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Weatherald, Neser included, Maxwell, Renshaw dropped as Australia unveil central contracts

IANS | April 1, 2026 11:01 AM

Melbourne, April 1 (IANS) Cricket Australia has unveiled a streamlined 21-player central contract list for the 2026–27 season, reflecting a clear emphasis on red-ball cricket ahead of an unusually demanding Test schedule. With 15 Tests lined up over the next year, selectors have prioritised players suited to the longer format, resulting in several high-profile exclusions.

IPL 2026: PBKS captain Shreyas fined 12 lakh for slow over-rate offence

IANS | April 1, 2026 10:31 AM

Mumbai, April 1 (IANS) Punjab Kings (PBKS) captain Shreyas Iyer has been fined after his team fell behind the required over-rate during the fourth match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 against Gujarat Titans (GT) at the New International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh.

Spain held by Egypt in pre-World Cup friendly

IANS | April 1, 2026 10:28 AM

Madrid, April 1 (IANS) Spain completed its preparations for this summer's FIFA World Cup finals with a 0-0 draw against Egypt in a friendly at Espanyol's RCDE Stadium.

Czechia, Sweden and Turkiye qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026

IANS | April 1, 2026 9:48 AM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Turkiye brought an end to their 24-year absence from the FIFA World Cup with a narrow victory over plucky Kosovo, which was sealed by an opportunistic effort from Kerem Akturkoglu.

Italy miss third straight FIFA WC after playoff loss to Bosnia

IANS | April 1, 2026 9:20 AM

Berlin, April 1 (IANS) Four-time champion Italy have failed to qualify for a third consecutive FIFA World Cup after losing to Bosnia and Herzegovina in a dramatic playoff decided by penalties.

Leander Paes thanks Home Minister Amit Shah after joining BJP (Ld)

IANS | April 1, 2026 12:50 AM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Tennis legend Leander Paes has expressed his gratitude towards Home Minister Amit Shah for inducting him into the Bharatiya Janata Party and said he will strive to live up to his faith with dedication and sincerity.

IPL 2026: He was calm and composed’, says Shreyas Iyer on Connolly's match-winning knock against GT

IANS | April 1, 2026 12:25 AM

New Chandigarh, April 1 (IANS) Skipper Shreyas Iyer praised debutant Cooper Connolly for his calm and composed innings after Punjab Kings (PBKS) registered a three-wicket win over Gujarat Titans (GT) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 opener at the PCA's New International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh on Tuesday.

Committed to working for youth development and growth of sport, says Leander Paes, after joining BJP

IANS | March 31, 2026 11:54 PM

Kolkata, March 31 (IANS) Tennis legend Leander Paes said he is committed to working with a strong focus on youth development and growth of sport in the country after joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) earlier on Tuesday, just ahead of elections in West Bengal.

IPL 2026: Connolly’s unbeaten 72 guides PBKS to 3-wicket win over GT

IANS | March 31, 2026 11:40 PM

New Chandigarh, March 31 (IANS) Debutant Cooper Connolly hit his maiden half-century as Punjab Kings chased down the target of 163 runs in 19.1 overs and registered a three-wicket win, quelling a great comeback by the Gujarat Titans in their opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the PCA's New International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh on Tuesday.

Gukesh withdraws from Grand Chess Tour's full program, to play two rapid and blitz events in Europe

IANS | March 31, 2026 10:41 PM

Mumbai, March 31 (IANS) India's reigning World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju has withdrawn from the remaining events of the ongoing 2026 Grand Chess Tour but will participate in the Rapid & Blitz tournaments in Warsaw and Zagreb as a wildcard player. Gukesh has decided to withdraw from the event to recover from recent poor results.

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Weatherald, Neser included, Maxwell, Renshaw dropped as Australia unveil central contracts

IPL 2026: PBKS captain Shreyas fined 12 lakh for slow over-rate offence

Spain held by Egypt in pre-World Cup friendly

Czechia, Sweden and Turkiye qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026

Italy miss third straight FIFA WC after playoff loss to Bosnia

Leander Paes thanks Home Minister Amit Shah after joining BJP (Ld)

IPL 2026: He was calm and composed’, says Shreyas Iyer on Connolly's match-winning knock against GT

Committed to working for youth development and growth of sport, says Leander Paes, after joining BJP

IPL 2026: Connolly’s unbeaten 72 guides PBKS to 3-wicket win over GT

Gukesh withdraws from Grand Chess Tour's full program, to play two rapid and blitz events in Europe

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