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Fit India Sundays: Sports minister Mandaviya calls for mass participation to build a healthier, developed nation

IANS | April 12, 2026 1:57 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, today highlighted the importance of fitness in nation-building. He encouraged citizens to participate in the Fit India movement and embrace active lifestyles to help achieve a developed India. He also led the 69th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

We'll use Argentina tour as opportunity to play with different combinations: Sjoerd Marijne

IANS | April 12, 2026 1:28 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) As the Indian women’s hockey team is geared up for four-match Argentina tour, chief coach Sjoerd Marijne said that the team will use this tour to as opportunity to play with different combinations against the world No. 2 side.

'I’ve scored a few tons in the format, but scoring it in Chepauk feels special': Samson on match-winning knock vs DC

IANS | April 12, 2026 1:06 PM

Chennai, April 12 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings (CSK) wicketkeeper batter Sanju Samson described his match-winning century against Delhi Capitals (DC) in the 18th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium as very special, saying it was driven by a desire to repay the faith shown in him by the franchise after their record-breaking trade ahead of the season.

IPL 2026: 'CSK were tired of losing three games in a row', says bowling consultant Simons

IANS | April 12, 2026 12:56 PM

Chennai, April 12 (IANS) Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) were fuelled by a "desperation" to snap a three-game losing streak and were desperate to win their IPL 2026 match against Delhi Capitals, according to the side’s bowling consultant Eric Simons.

IPL 2026: Samson's game awareness is excellent; when he gets going, he makes it count, says Kumble

IANS | April 12, 2026 12:41 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Former India captain Anil Kumble has hailed Sanju Samson’s unbeaten 115 against Delhi Capitals as a masterclass in technical discipline, specifically pointing to the batsman's commitment to playing straight and not with a horizontal bat as the foundation of his success.

'Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for selectors': IPL chief Dhumal feels Sooravanshi has potential to become India’s youngest-ever debutant

IANS | April 12, 2026 12:37 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) IPL chairman Arun Dhumal has heaped praise on 15-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, saying that the teenager has the potential to become India’s youngest-ever international debutant. However, he clarified that he is not advocating for an immediate call-up, even as he termed the youngster a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” for selectors.

IPL 2026: RCB have the form, but MI are ahead in man-to-man comparison, says Pathan

IANS | April 12, 2026 12:33 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Former India left-arm pacer Irfan Pathan believes that while defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) carry momentum into their high-stakes IPL 2026 clash with Mumbai Indians (MI), the latter holds a marginal edge in terms of individual personnel.

IPL 2026: Losing four wickets in four overs cost us the game, says DC’s Venugopal Rao

IANS | April 12, 2026 12:18 PM

Chennai, April 12 (IANS) Venugopal Rao, the Director of Cricket at Delhi Capitals, admitted that a middle-order collapse in the face of some superb bowling from Chennai Super Kings led to team's a 23-run defeat in their IPL 2026 clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.

IPL 2026: CSK skipper Gaikwad fined 12 lakhs for slow over-rate offence

IANS | April 12, 2026 11:32 AM

Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain Ruturaj Gaikwad has been fined after his team maintained a slow over-rate during IPL 2026 against Delhi Capitals at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

IPL 2026: 'Mukul match jita dega' - the coach who predicted Choudhary's breakthrough heroics

Niharika Raina | April 12, 2026 11:15 AM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) When Lucknow Super Giants needed 54 runs off 24 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens, most of them had written off their chances of winning the match. But in a restaurant in Udaipur, Rajasthan’s batting coach Nikhil Doru hadn’t given up.

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Fit India Sundays: Sports minister Mandaviya calls for mass participation to build a healthier, developed nation

We'll use Argentina tour as opportunity to play with different combinations: Sjoerd Marijne

'I’ve scored a few tons in the format, but scoring it in Chepauk feels special': Samson on match-winning knock vs DC

IPL 2026: 'CSK were tired of losing three games in a row', says bowling consultant Simons

IPL 2026: Samson's game awareness is excellent; when he gets going, he makes it count, says Kumble

'Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for selectors': IPL chief Dhumal feels Sooravanshi has potential to become India’s youngest-ever debutant

IPL 2026: RCB have the form, but MI are ahead in man-to-man comparison, says Pathan

IPL 2026: Losing four wickets in four overs cost us the game, says DC’s Venugopal Rao

IPL 2026: CSK skipper Gaikwad fined 12 lakhs for slow over-rate offence

IPL 2026: 'Mukul match jita dega' - the coach who predicted Choudhary's breakthrough heroics

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