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Football: India start SAFF U20 Championship with victory over Pakistan

IANS | March 26, 2026 9:49 PM

Malé (Maldives), March 26 (IANS) A second-half brace from Omang Dodum guided the Indian U20 men's team to a convincing 3-0 victory over Pakistan in their opening Group B encounter of the SAFF U20 Championship 2026 in Malé on Thursday. The high-octane clash at the National Football Stadium in Malé saw the Blue Colts secure their spot in the semifinals while simultaneously eliminating Pakistan from the tournament.

KITG Day 2: Five-star Manikanta dominates swimming for Karnataka; Odisha’s Anjali Munda bags golden hat-trick (round-up)

IANS | March 26, 2026 8:37 PM

Raipur, March 26 (IANS) Swimmer Manikanta L. single-handedly kept Karnataka at the top of the medals table as he grabbed three more gold medals on Thursday to take his individual gold tally to five while Odisha’s Anjali Munda completed a hat-trick of gold medals in the swimming competition on the second day of the Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) 2026 in Raipur on Thursday.

IPL 2026: I don't have anything to prove in this season, particularly, says Shubman Gill

IANS | March 26, 2026 8:03 PM

Ahmedabad, March 26 (IANS) Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill said he feels no pressure to prove himself in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, adding that his focus is on making his team win another title this year rather than chasing personal milestones.

PGTI NexGen 2026: Sunit Chowrasia registers one-shot win

IANS | March 26, 2026 7:44 PM

Patna, March 26 (IANS) Sunit Chowrasia announced his return after a long injury layoff with a hard-earned one-shot victory at the INR 25 lakh Alpha Sports Academy Golf Championship 2026 hosted by Patna Golf Club, the fourth event of the 2026 DP World PGTI NexGen season.

Leg-spinner Rahul Chahar to rejoin Surrey for final eight County Championship games

IANS | March 26, 2026 7:25 PM

London, March 26 (IANS) India leg-spinner Rahul Chahar will return to Surrey for their final eight matches in the upcoming County Championship season, the club said on Thursday. Chahar, 26, made a stunning debut for Surrey last year, claiming 10 wickets in a victory over Hampshire, including second-innings figures of 8/51.

'My path in professional badminton has ended': Olympic gold medallist Carolina Marin announces retirement

IANS | March 26, 2026 7:15 PM

Madrid, March 26 (IANS) The 2016 Rio Olympics gold medallist Carolina Marin of Spain announced her retirement from professional badminton on Thursday, bringing an end to a brilliant career during which she won the World Championships thrice.

KITG Day 2: Manikanta seals hat-trick of gold medals, Anjali Munda shines again

IANS | March 26, 2026 7:09 PM

Raipur, March 26 (IANS) Karnataka swimmer Manikanta L continued his golden run by clinching his third successive gold medal, while Odisha’s Anjali Munda secured her second gold on Day 2 of the Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) here on Thursday.

IPL 2026: SRH-RR game to kickstart second phase of competition, CSK-MI to meet twice

IANS | March 26, 2026 7:01 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said on Thursday that a game between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals on April 13 will begin the second phase of the 2026 season. BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia said venues for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 playoffs will be announced later.

IPL 2026: 'Can’t be just an Impact Player', says Kaif as he urges MI to fully utilise Rohit Sharma

IANS | March 26, 2026 6:50 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif believes that Rohit Sharma should remain on the field for the entire duration of a T20 match instead of being used as an Impact Player by the Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026.

IPL 2026: Batting riches, fast bowling worries cloud Kolkata Knight Riders build-up

IANS | March 26, 2026 6:39 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders, with a new head coach in Abhishek Nayar, along with Shane Watson and Tim Southee joining in, are building up to Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 with a curious look – the batting riches look formidable on paper, yet their fast-bowling department looks a touch weak.

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Football: India start SAFF U20 Championship with victory over Pakistan

KITG Day 2: Five-star Manikanta dominates swimming for Karnataka; Odisha’s Anjali Munda bags golden hat-trick (round-up)

IPL 2026: I don't have anything to prove in this season, particularly, says Shubman Gill

PGTI NexGen 2026: Sunit Chowrasia registers one-shot win

Leg-spinner Rahul Chahar to rejoin Surrey for final eight County Championship games

'My path in professional badminton has ended': Olympic gold medallist Carolina Marin announces retirement

KITG Day 2: Manikanta seals hat-trick of gold medals, Anjali Munda shines again

IPL 2026: SRH-RR game to kickstart second phase of competition, CSK-MI to meet twice

IPL 2026: 'Can’t be just an Impact Player', says Kaif as he urges MI to fully utilise Rohit Sharma

IPL 2026: Batting riches, fast bowling worries cloud Kolkata Knight Riders build-up

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