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IPL 2026: 'I varied my pace and line to put them under pressure,' says Chahal after PBKS halt GT at 162/6

IANS | March 31, 2026 10:38 PM

New Chandigarh, March 31 (IANS) Spinner Yuzvendra Chahal said smart variations and use of flight helped him control the middle overs as Punjab Kings (PBKS) halted Gujarat Titans (GT) at 162/6 in their first match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the PCA's New International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh on Tuesday.

Asian Cup Qualifiers: India end Asian Cup qualifiers on a high with a win over Hong Kong

IANS | March 31, 2026 10:33 PM

Kochi, March 31 (IANS) Ryan Williams and Akash Mishra scored in each half of the match as India prevailed over past Hong Kong 2-1, to end their AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers Final Round Group C campaign on a high at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi on Tuesday. With this, India recorded their first win at Kochi.

BCB plans women’s league in July; Director Rubaba declines comment on India-Bangladesh cricket ties

IANS | March 31, 2026 10:03 PM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is all set to start a women's edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2026, which will start in July this year, though things on restarting cricketing ties with India are not yet clear.

IPL 2026: Vyshak takes three as Punjab Kings restrict Gujarat Titans to 162/6

IANS | March 31, 2026 9:44 PM

New Chandigarh, March 31 (IANS) Fast bowler Vijaykumar Vyshak took three wickets as Punjab Kings (PBKS) restricted Gujarat Titans (GT) to 162/6 in 20 overs in their first match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, being played at the PCA's New International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh on Tuesday.

Scotland women to host Bangladesh, Netherlands in T20 tri-series ahead of World Cup

IANS | March 31, 2026 8:31 PM

Edinburgh, March 31 (IANS) Scotland Women's cricket team will step up their preparations for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 with a T20 tri-series against Bangladesh and the Netherlands at The Grange Club to be played in May and June.

IPL 2026: 'Always wanna come here and give my best,' says Marco Jansen

IANS | March 31, 2026 7:51 PM

New Chandigarh, March 31 (IANS) South African all-rounder Marco Jansen underlined his commitment to contributing to the team’s success, saying his primary aim is always to give his best and help put the side in a winning position, as Punjab Kings (PBKS) start their campaign in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 against Gujarat Titans (GT) at the PCA New International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.

KITG 2026 Day 7: Jharkhand’s Shiv Kumar and Prithvi Oraon are fastest men and women athletes

IANS | March 31, 2026 7:49 PM

Raipur, March 31 (IANS) Shiv Kumar Soren and Prithvi Oraon, both from Jharkhand, were crowned the fastest men and women athletes in the inaugural edition of the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 at the Kreeda Parisar ground in Jagdalpur on Tuesday. Further, Siddharth Nagesh clinched a shot put gold and discus throw silver while Tilak Barsel bagged the men’s 100m silver for hosts Chhattisgarh.

IPL 2026: Boys in good place, says Dushmantha Chameera as DC set for season's first clash vs LSG

IANS | March 31, 2026 7:40 PM

Lucknow, March 31 (IANS) With Delhi Capitals set to kick off their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 campaign with renewed focus and clarity, their Sri Lankan fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera shed light on the team’s readiness ahead of their opening clash against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Wednesday.

IPL 2026: Punjab Kings win toss, elect to bowl first against Gujarat Titans

IANS | March 31, 2026 7:26 PM

New Chandigarh, March 31 (IANS) Punjab Kings have won the toss and elected to bowl first against the Gujarat Titans in match four of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, played at the PCA New International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. Punjab Kings enjoyed a stellar campaign in IPL 2025, finishing as runners-up and marking one of their best performances in the tournament’s history.

Surfing: Inaugural Little Andaman Pro 2026 to kick off India’s surfing season as Asian Games debut beckons

IANS | March 31, 2026 7:15 PM

Little Andaman, March 31 (IANS) The Surfing Federation of India on Tuesday announced Little Andaman Pro 2026 – National Surf & SUP Championship as the opening event of India’s 2026 surfing season, scheduled from April 9–12, 2026. The Little Andaman Pro 2026 will debut in a highly anticipated season of Indian surfing just ahead of India’s first-ever campaign at the Asian Games 2026 in Japan later this year.

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IPL 2026: 'I varied my pace and line to put them under pressure,' says Chahal after PBKS halt GT at 162/6

Asian Cup Qualifiers: India end Asian Cup qualifiers on a high with a win over Hong Kong

BCB plans women’s league in July; Director Rubaba declines comment on India-Bangladesh cricket ties

IPL 2026: Vyshak takes three as Punjab Kings restrict Gujarat Titans to 162/6

Scotland women to host Bangladesh, Netherlands in T20 tri-series ahead of World Cup

IPL 2026: 'Always wanna come here and give my best,' says Marco Jansen

KITG 2026 Day 7: Jharkhand’s Shiv Kumar and Prithvi Oraon are fastest men and women athletes

IPL 2026: Boys in good place, says Dushmantha Chameera as DC set for season's first clash vs LSG

IPL 2026: Punjab Kings win toss, elect to bowl first against Gujarat Titans

Surfing: Inaugural Little Andaman Pro 2026 to kick off India’s surfing season as Asian Games debut beckons

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