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Billie Jean King Cup: Adkar, Yamalapalli lead India's recovery against NZ; Indonesia, Korea win

IANS | April 8, 2026 9:14 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Straight sets wins from Vaishnavi Adkar and Sahaja Yamalapalli eased Team India to victory against New Zealand in their second match of the Billie Jean King Cup Group I - Asia/Oceania fixture in New Delhi on Wednesday. The hosts bounced back hours after conceding their opener versus Thailand at the Delhi Lawn Tennis Association Complex.

Tennis: Zheng Qinwen withdraws from WTA Stuttgart Open due to injury; Top four in fray

IANS | April 8, 2026 8:46 PM

Stuttgart, April 8 (IANS) China's Zheng Qinwen has withdrawn from next week's WTA 500 event in Stuttgart due to injury, the tournament organisers announced on Wednesday. The main draw of the Stuttgart Open will be held from April 13 to 19 and will involve some of the world's top players.

IPL 2026: If we get a bit of momentum going, then all goes well, says Glenn Phillips

IANS | April 8, 2026 7:48 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) The Gujarat Titans' batting all-rounder Glenn Phillips believes getting some momentum through their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash against the Delhi Capitals will be key to turning around the team’s fortunes in the ongoing season.

IPL 2026: Gill returns to lead Gujarat Titans as Delhi Capitals opt to bowl first

IANS | April 8, 2026 7:27 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Shubman Gill returned to lead the Gujarat Titans as Delhi Capitals skipper Axar Patel won the toss and elected to bowl first in Match 14 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Wednesday.

IPL 2026: 'He is ready for next big step' -- Harbhajan praises Sooryavanshi after first ball six off Bumrah

IANS | April 8, 2026 7:02 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh praised Rajasthan Royals' teenage opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after his fearless performance against Mumbai Indians' talismanic Jasprit Bumrah in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati on Tuesday.

AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup: India defeat Chinese Taipei to keep knockout stage hopes alive

IANS | April 8, 2026 6:43 PM

Pathum Thani (Thailand), April 8 (IANS) The Indian U20 women’s national football team kept alive their hopes of qualifying for the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 knockout stage after defeating Chinese Taipei 3-1 in their final Group C match at the Pathum Thani Stadium in Pathum Thani, Thailand, on Wednesday.

IPL 2026: When and where to watch KKR vs LSG match, know details

IANS | April 8, 2026 6:23 PM

Kolkata, April 8 (IANS) Three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will take on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in their fourth match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 to be played at their home ground, Eden Gardens, in Kolkata on Thursday.

ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol: Indian men miss out on 10m Pistol final spots

IANS | April 8, 2026 6:01 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Indian shooters missed out on a place in the final of the Men's 10m Air Pistol event in the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Rifle/Pistol at the Las Gabias shooting range in Granada, Spain, on Wednesday. Mukesh Nelavalli, who won gold in the 10m mixed team event on Tuesday, finished highest among the Indians in 14th place.

Monte Carlo Masters: Berrettini stuns Medvedev to reach third round

IANS | April 8, 2026 5:53 PM

Monte Carlo, April 8 (IANS) Wildcard entrant Matteo Berrettini produced a stunning performance to dismantle World No. 10 Daniil Medvedev 6-0, 6-0 in just 49 minutes and storm into the third round of the Monte-Carlo Masters on Wednesday.

BWF approves use of synthetic shuttlecocks at select events

IANS | April 8, 2026 5:39 PM

Mumbai, April 8 (IANS) The Badminton World Federation (BWF), the sport's global governing body, has approved the use of synthetic shuttlecocks from two top companies at BWF Grade 3 tournaments and Junior International tournaments.

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Billie Jean King Cup: Adkar, Yamalapalli lead India's recovery against NZ; Indonesia, Korea win

Tennis: Zheng Qinwen withdraws from WTA Stuttgart Open due to injury; Top four in fray

IPL 2026: If we get a bit of momentum going, then all goes well, says Glenn Phillips

IPL 2026: Gill returns to lead Gujarat Titans as Delhi Capitals opt to bowl first

IPL 2026: 'He is ready for next big step' -- Harbhajan praises Sooryavanshi after first ball six off Bumrah

AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup: India defeat Chinese Taipei to keep knockout stage hopes alive

IPL 2026: When and where to watch KKR vs LSG match, know details

ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol: Indian men miss out on 10m Pistol final spots

Monte Carlo Masters: Berrettini stuns Medvedev to reach third round

BWF approves use of synthetic shuttlecocks at select events

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