Velavan Senthilkumar, Joshna Chinappa win big in National Doubles squash

IANS | May 16, 2026 3:04 PM

Chennai, May 16 (IANS) Velavan Senthilkumar and Joshna Chinappa recorded a ‘double’ each in the 3rd National Doubles Squash Championships in Chennai on Saturday, clinching the mixed title together after bagging the men’s and women’s doubles crowns with their respective partners.

IPL 2026: When and where to watch PBKS vs RCB, know all details

IANS | May 16, 2026 2:53 PM

Dharamshala, May 16 (IANS) Punjab Kings (PBKS) will clash with defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the 61st match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium on Sunday.

Mohsin Naqvi’s attendance in doubt as ICC Board meeting heads to Ahmedabad: Report

IANS | May 16, 2026 2:32 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) The International Cricket Council’s upcoming quarterly meetings will take place in India later this month in Ahmedabad. However, there is still uncertainty about Mohsin Naqvi's participation due to ongoing tensions between the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), according to a report.

Satwik-Chirag storm into first final of 2026 at Thailand Open

IANS | May 16, 2026 1:39 PM

Patumwan (Thailand), May 16 (IANS) India’s top men's doubles team, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, reached their first final of the 2026 season after defeating Malaysia’s Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin in a thrilling semifinal at the Thailand Open Super 500 in Bangkok on Saturday.

‘We are well prepared to handle pressure,’ says Indian women’s hockey team captain Salima Tete ahead of Australia tour

IANS | May 16, 2026 12:05 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) As the Indian Women’s Hockey Team prepares for its upcoming tour of Australia, Captain Salima Tete emphasized that the squad is leaving no stone unturned at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) centre in Bengaluru. Following a modest outing in Argentina, Tete expressed confidence in the team’s preparation and its ability to handle pressure, viewing the upcoming matches against Australia as a crucial stepping stone.