IPL 2026: Aquib Nabi misses out as DC elect to bowl against SRH

IANS | April 21, 2026 7:22 PM

Hyderabad, April 21 (IANS) Playing his 100th game for the franchise, Delhi Capitals skipper Axar Patel won the toss and elected to bowl first against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 31st match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad on Tuesday.

AFI acknowledges AIU’s category A tag, reaffirms anti-doping commitment

IANS | April 21, 2026 6:43 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) on Tuesday accepted the Athletics Integrity Unit's (AIU) decision to place India in Category A under Rule 15 of World Athletics' Anti-Doping Rules. The federation reaffirmed its commitment to promoting clean sport in the country.

AIPA players clinch 4 gold, 3 silver & 2 bronze medals in WPC Series

IANS | April 21, 2026 5:37 PM

Penang Island, April 21 (IANS) The All India Pickleball Association (AIPA) team delivered an excellent performance at the WPC Series in Penang, Malaysia, winning multiple medals across various categories and highlighting India’s increasing strength in international pickleball.

Tennis: Anisimova, Alexandrova withdraw from Madrid due to injury

IANS | April 21, 2026 5:23 PM

Madrid, April 21 (IANS) Two seeded players, No. 6 Amanda Anisimova and No. 12 Ekaterina Alexandrova, have both been withdrawn from the 2026 Mutua Madrid Open due to injury. Two-time major finalist Anisimova cited a wrist injury, while Alexandrova cited a lower back injury.

Northamptonshire extend Darren Lehmann’s contract till end of 2029

IANS | April 21, 2026 5:00 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Northamptonshire County Cricket Club have secured the services of head coach Darren Lehmann for the long term, with the former Australia international signing a two-year contract extension that will keep him at the club until the end of the 2029 season.

Tashkent to host 2027 World Para Athletics Championships

IANS | April 21, 2026 4:56 PM

Mumbai, April 21 (IANS) The World Para Athletics (WPA) has confirmed Tashkent as the host city for the 2027 World Para Athletics Championships, marking the first time the prestigious event will be staged in Uzbekistan and Central Asia.