BWF approves use of synthetic shuttlecocks at select events

IANS | April 8, 2026 5:39 PM

Mumbai, April 8 (IANS) The Badminton World Federation (BWF), the sport's global governing body, has approved the use of synthetic shuttlecocks from two top companies at BWF Grade 3 tournaments and Junior International tournaments.

Bhullar chases back-to-back glory as IGPL Tour hits Mauritius

IANS | April 8, 2026 4:53 PM

Mauritius, April 8 (IANS) Gaganjeet Bhullar, a four-time IGPL Tour winner, is ready to take part in the IGPL Invitational 2026. The 37-year-old, who holds the record for the most wins among Indian players on the Asian Tour with 11 victories, including last month's opening event in Chandigarh, aims to secure ‘back-to-back’ victories once again.

IPL 2026: 'Mumbai Indians were already behind the game within first few overs,' says Chawla

IANS | April 8, 2026 4:02 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Former Indian spinner Piyush Chawla believes that the five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) were already behind in the game from the start of their chase against Rajasthan Royals (RCB) in their third match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 played at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati on Tuesday as they lost early wickets which increased the pressure.