Novak Djokovic pulls out of Madrid Open due to injury

IANS | April 17, 2026 5:15 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) The 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic has officially withdrawn from the Madrid Open, which is set to commence on April 23, due to injury. Djokovic announced on Friday through a post on X. According to the Serbian star, he is not fully fit and is giving proper time in recovery to get back soon.

NRAI unveils plans for 75th anniversary celebrations

IANS | April 17, 2026 4:47 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI), the governing body for the Olympic sport of Shooting in the country, has unveiled extensive plans for its 75th anniversary celebrations on its foundation.

IPL 2026: When and where to watch SRH vs CSK, know all details

IANS | April 17, 2026 4:34 PM

Hyderabad, April 17 (IANS) Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will face 2016 winners Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the 27th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 to be played at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Hyderabad on Saturday.

Golf: Pranavi best placed among Indians in Joburg Ladies Open

IANS | April 17, 2026 4:16 PM

Johannesburg, April 17 (IANS) Pranavi Urs carded a bogey-free 3-under 70 in the first round of the Joburg Ladies Open on the Ladies European Tour and was best placed to make the cut among the five Indians at the event. At the end of Day 1, she was Tied-21st at the Par-73 Randpark Golf Club.

Theegala starts with 69, Bhatia way behind at RBC Heritage

IANS | April 17, 2026 4:08 PM

Hilton Head Island (USA), April 17 (IANS) Sahith Theegala opened his campaign at the RBC Heritage with a 2-under 69, leaving him tied for 27th in the USD 20 million Signature event. While he trails leader Ludvig Åberg of Sweden by six shots, the round began on a strong note, with Theegala picking up three birdies in his first four holes and four in the opening seven.

You have to respect World Cup winners: Finch on Shreyas Iyer's T20I chances

IANS | April 17, 2026 4:05 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Former Australia captain Aaron Finch believes that it is not simple bringing in-form batter Shreyas Iyer back into India’s T20I setup, despite his recent impressive performances, including a standout knock of 66 runs against Mumbai Indians (MI), which helped his side chase the 196 runs target in just 16.3 overs at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday.