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Maiden India call‑up a ‘dream come true’, says Nandni Sharma ahead of England T20Is

IANS | May 28, 2026 2:25 PM

Chelmsford, May 28 (IANS) Young fast bowler Nandni Sharma described her maiden call‑up to the Indian women’s cricket team for the upcoming T20Is against England and the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup as a ‘dream come true,’ adding that the feeling of making it to the national team finally hit her when she played in the tour game against the ECB Development Women’s XI.

Four Indians named in Women’s T20 WC match officials

IANS | May 28, 2026 2:22 PM

London, May 28 (IANS) Janani N, Vrinda Rathi and Gayathri Venugopalan have been named in the umpires panel for the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, while GS Lakshmi has been included as one of the four match referees for the mega event starting on June 12 in Birmingham.

‘Just have to be adaptable’: Harris ready to embrace flexible role for Australia at T20 WC

IANS | May 28, 2026 2:04 PM

New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Australian all-rounder Grace Harris says adaptability could be the key to her World Cup campaign as she prepares for another shot at global success with her national side in the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England and Wales.

Sports Ministry to engage IT Consultants in NSFs to strengthen CWG 2030 preparation

IANS | May 28, 2026 1:39 PM

New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) As India intensifies preparations for the 2030 Commonwealth Games and seeks to achieve a record medal tally on home soil, the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MYAS) and the Sports Authority of India (SAI) are envisaging the deployment of dedicated NSF IT consultants under the broader framework of the National Sports Digital Ecosystem (NSDE).

Lalit Modi hails Sooryavanshi as RR's 'best buy' in IPL history

IANS | May 28, 2026 1:21 PM

New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Former Indian Premier League chairman Lalit Modi heaped praise on teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, calling him the best buy of tournament history by Rajasthan Royals.

Sooryavanshi has shown throughout IPL 2026 that pressure simply doesn’t affect him: Kumble

IANS | May 28, 2026 1:19 PM

New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Former India captain Anil Kumble praised teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, opining that the most striking aspect of his season has been his complete freedom from pressure, even in the biggest moments, after the Rajasthan Royals opener delivered a stunning match-winning performance against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2026 Eliminator.

Venkatesh Iyer headlines Indore Pink Panthers’ squad for MPL T20 2026

IANS | May 28, 2026 12:54 PM

Indore, May 28 (IANS) Indore Pink Panthers have announced their squad for the next edition of the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Cup. The team also includes all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer, whose exceptional batting form in the IPL 2026 season will boost the Panthers’ batting strength and power.

‘Defending a title changes your mindset’: Jitesh opens up on NECO Master Blaster’s approach ahead of VPL T20

IANS | May 28, 2026 12:50 PM

Nagpur, May 28 (IANS) Ahead of the new Vidarbha Premier League (VPL) season, NECO Master Blaster captain Jitesh Sharma, the reigning T20 champions, expressed his views on the challenges of defending a title, the mindset needed for ongoing success, and his hopes for the players this season.

AFI condoles the demise of former shooter and veteran sports administrator Randhir Singh

IANS | May 28, 2026 12:47 PM

New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) on Thursday extended its condolences on the passing of legendary shooter and veteran sports administrator Raja Randhir Singh, who passed away at 79 on Wednesday at his residence following prolonged illness.

India men's and women's teams gear up for U18 Hockey Asia Cup campaign in Japan

IANS | May 28, 2026 12:09 PM

Kakamigahara, May 28 (IANS) After weeks of intensive preparation camps and valuable exposure matches against Australia in Bhopal, both Indian U-18 men’s and women’s teams are aiming to make a strong impression at the the U-18 Asia Cup 2026 in Kakamigahara, Japan, which is scheduled from May 29 to June 6, competing against some of Asia’s top young talents.

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Maiden India call‑up a ‘dream come true’, says Nandni Sharma ahead of England T20Is

Four Indians named in Women’s T20 WC match officials

‘Just have to be adaptable’: Harris ready to embrace flexible role for Australia at T20 WC

Sports Ministry to engage IT Consultants in NSFs to strengthen CWG 2030 preparation

Lalit Modi hails Sooryavanshi as RR's 'best buy' in IPL history

Sooryavanshi has shown throughout IPL 2026 that pressure simply doesn’t affect him: Kumble

Venkatesh Iyer headlines Indore Pink Panthers’ squad for MPL T20 2026

‘Defending a title changes your mindset’: Jitesh opens up on NECO Master Blaster’s approach ahead of VPL T20

AFI condoles the demise of former shooter and veteran sports administrator Randhir Singh

India men's and women's teams gear up for U18 Hockey Asia Cup campaign in Japan

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