IPL 2026: My strength lies in hitting hard length consistently, says RCB’s Hazlewood

IANS | April 17, 2026 8:42 PM

Bengaluru, April 17 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) fast bowler Josh Hazlewood said the key to his success in the shortest format comes from sticking to his strengths, as the defending champions prepare to face Delhi Capitals in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 fixture at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Football: 2025-26 edition of I-League 3 to begin on April 27

IANS | April 17, 2026 8:34 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) The 2025-26 season of the I-League 3, the fourth tier of the Indian men’s football league system, will commence on April 27, with four groups being hosted in four different venues, where the clubs will play each other in a single round-robin format.

IPL 2026: I think you'll start seeing things turn around, says KKR’s Raghuvanshi

IANS | April 17, 2026 7:58 PM

Ahmedabad, April 17 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders wicketkeeper-batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi has expressed confidence that the team’s fortunes will improve as the season progresses, stressing hard work, basics, and execution for getting their first win of IPL 2026 against the Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

APRC Round 2: Gaurav Gill sets early pace in South India Rally 2026

IANS | April 17, 2026 7:35 PM

Chennai, April 17 (IANS) Returning to rallying after a year’s break, India's top driver Gaurav Gill showed no sign of any rust as he put in a dominating performance to top the timesheets in the 49th South India Rally, which commenced at the Madras International Circuit here on Friday.

IPL 2026: Seifert replaces Allen as KKR elect to bat first against unchanged GT

IANS | April 17, 2026 7:21 PM

Ahmedabad, April 17 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders have won the toss and elected to bat first against Gujarat Titans in Match 25 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Friday. GT are coming into their home clash after consecutive wins, while KKR are in search of their first win in the competition.

Chopra, Antil among elite athletes complain against coach Naval Singh over alleged harassment and abusive behaviour

IANS | April 17, 2026 7:01 PM

Mumbai, April 17 (IANS) Two-time Paralympic Games medallist Sumit Antil is among the country's top javelin throwers who have alleged harassment and use of abusive language by javelin coach Naval Singh and have complained to the Sports Authority of India (SAI), a news report claimed on Friday. Antil claimed he has received support from Tokyo Olympic gold medallist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra.