England, Sri Lanka to play ODI tri-series in Pakistan

IANS | April 27, 2026 3:46 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Pakistan will tune up for the 2027 World Cup with a home tri-series with England and Sri Lanka this year, according to a report on Monday. There will be four matches, with each team facing the other once, with the top two teams playing the final.

Dean & Gagan finish 7th in WRC3 debut at Rally Islas Canarias

IANS | April 27, 2026 3:39 PM

Las Palmas, April 27 (IANS) Indian rally champion Dean Mascarenhas and co-driver Gagan Karumbaiah successfully completed their maiden FIA World Rally Championship, finishing 7th in the WRC3 class debut at the 50th edition of Rally Islas Canarias 2026, completing one of the season’s most demanding all-asphalt events in the WRC here.

Mandaviya attends NRAI’s 75th anniversary, launches Athlete app & grassroots program

IANS | April 27, 2026 3:36 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) celebrated a significant milestone by launching its 75th anniversary at a notable event attended by Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, along with senior dignitaries and athletes. The event also helped to boost the momentum for the Shooting League of India (SLI), highlighting India's ambitious plans for the future of shooting sports.

SAI suspends olympian PT Paulose over sexual harassment allegations

IANS | April 27, 2026 2:29 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has suspended Olympian and Asian Games medallist rower PT Paulose, who served as the High Performance Director at the National Centre of Excellence in Alleppey, following the sexual harassment allegations levelled by a female rowing coach, sources told IANS.