Indian Open to become first Indian Pickleball Association-affiliated PWR 1000 event

IANS | March 16, 2026 1:20 PM

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) The Indian Open 2026 will now be a PWR 1000 event sanctioned by the Indian Pickleball Association, marking a significant partnership between IPA and Global Sports. The tournament is scheduled from April 1 to 5, 2026, at Crosscourts in Hyderabad, featuring over 1,500 participants competing across 56 categories for a USD 50,000 prize pool.

Indian women's team to feature in FIH Hockey Nations Cup 2025-26 in June

IANS | March 16, 2026 11:51 AM

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) The International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Monday announced that New Zealand and South Africa will host the fourth edition of the women’s and men’s FIH Hockey Nations Cup (respectively), with the winners being offered the opportunity to join the 2026-27 season of the FIH Hockey Pro League.

IPL 2026: Mumbai Indians begin training session ahead of season opener

IANS | March 16, 2026 11:35 AM

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) Five-time champions Mumbai Indians have begun preparing for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season. Head coach Mahela Jayawardene led the first training session as the team gets ready for its opening match against Kolkata Knight Riders at the famous Wankhede Stadium on March 29.

Samson reveals Sooryavanshi’s hilarious conversation with Dravid on IPL debut

IANS | March 16, 2026 11:16 AM

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) India’s T20 World Cup–winning cricketer Sanju Samson recently recounted a humorous incident from the Rajasthan Royals camp involving former head coach Rahul Dravid and 14-year-old batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Samson recalled Dravid’s interaction with the youngster ahead of his Indian Premier League debut last season and revealed the amusing response Sooryavanshi gave when asked about his approach going into his first match.

Kumble congratulates Dravid, Binny and other BCCI Naman Awards winners

IANS | March 16, 2026 10:41 AM

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) successfully hosted another edition of ‘Naman,’ the annual awards ceremony that recognises the top performers and trailblazers of Indian cricket and former India cricketer Anil Kumble penned a note to congratulate his ‘dear friend’ Rahul Dravid on receiving the lifetime achievement award.