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India's S8UL qualifies for Honour of Kings World Cup at EWC 2026, an INR 28+ crore prize pool tournament

IANS | May 11, 2026 5:49 PM

Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) With a commanding run at the King’s Arise India Qualifier, India's global esports and gaming content provider, S8UL, has officially qualified for the Honour of Kings World Cup (KWC) at the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026. It will now represent India at the global tournament, where 20 of the world’s top Honour of Kings teams will compete for a prize pool of USD 3 million (INR 28.5 crore approx) from July 30 to August 8.

Ex-England spinner Kirstie Gordon returns to Scotland squad for Women’s T20 World Cup

IANS | May 11, 2026 5:26 PM

Glasgow, May 11 (IANS) Left‑arm spinner Kirstie Gordon has been named in Scotland’s 15‑member squad for the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England. Scotland are placed in Group B alongside hosts England, Ireland, West Indies, New Zealand and Sri Lanka. Their campaign begins against Ireland at Old Trafford on June 13.

Tennis: Holger Rune withdraws from Hamburg and Roland-Garros

IANS | May 11, 2026 5:25 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Former world No. 4 Holger Rune has withdrawn from both the Hamburg Open and Roland-Garros, delaying a long-awaited comeback after a lengthy injury break. Last month, the 22-year-old Dane said that he would make a comeback following an injury break at the Hamburg Open, an ATP 500 tournament, in May. The Dane reached the quarter-finals in Hamburg in 2024.

Shabnim Ismail to be available for WT20 WC, set to reverse retirement: Report

IANS | May 11, 2026 5:16 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) South African seamer Shabnim Ismail is on the verge of making a dramatic return to international cricket and has reportedly made herself available for selection ahead of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, even as Cricket South Africa unexpectedly postponed the announcement of the national squad at the last minute on Monday.

One-month countdown: FIFA World Cup preparations gather pace

IANS | May 11, 2026 5:04 PM

Mexico City, May 11 (IANS) With one month remaining before the FIFA World Cup kicks off in Mexico City, organisers across the three host countries are finalising stadium preparations and security planning, while teams monitor injuries ahead of squad selections.

WFI misinterpreted the timelines of my sabbatical; I'll provide detailed responses to each claim: Vinesh

IANS | May 11, 2026 4:42 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Vinesh Phogat has broken her silence on the show-cause notice issued by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), dismissing allegations of rule violations and saying the federation has misinterpreted the timelines of her sabbatical from the sport.

India retain top spot in ICC ODI rankings despite reduced lead over New Zealand

IANS | May 11, 2026 4:16 PM

Dubai, May 11 (IANS) India has continued to hold the No. 1 position in the latest ICC Men’s ODI Team Rankings following the annual update released on Monday. However, their advantage at the summit has narrowed.

IPL 2026: Bhuvneshwar is becoming sort of an artist now, says Rayudu

IANS | May 11, 2026 3:54 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s match‑winning performance for Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Mumbai Indians drew glowing praise from former India batter Ambati Rayudu, who described him as ‘an artist now’ for the skill and control he displayed in Raipur.

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

IANS | May 11, 2026 3:41 PM

Ahmedabad, May 11 (IANS) Gujarat Titans will look to continue their strong winning momentum when they host Sunrisers Hyderabad in Match 56 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Tuesday.

‘Abhishek will have the best chance’: Graeme Smith backs SRH opener to claim Orange Cap

IANS | May 11, 2026 3:21 PM

Johannesburg, May 11 (IANS) Graeme Smith has tipped Abhishek Sharma to finish as the leading run-scorer in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2026, even as Heinrich Klaasen currently sits atop the Orange Cap standings.