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Deepika, Tarundeep aim for 'bigger, better' 2030 CWG, hopeful of archery’s return

IANS | April 23, 2026 4:00 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) India will host the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The event will have a larger program than the 2026 Glasgow edition, held from July 23 to August 2, which included 10 sports and six para sports. Traditional medal-winning sports like shooting, wrestling, badminton, and archery are anticipated to be part of the competition again.

NRAI National Judges Course begins in Delhi

IANS | April 23, 2026 3:47 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) The NRAI National Judges Course 2026, the second annual event under the NRAI Education Program, at the Goldfinch Hotel in Delhi NCR. This course, running until April 26th, will gather both aspiring and current technical officials from all over the country.

Nuwan Thushara withdraws IPL NOC case against SLC

IANS | April 23, 2026 3:38 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Sri Lanka fast bowler Nuwan Thushara has withdrawn his legal challenge against Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) over the non-issuance of a No Objection Certificate (NOC) required to participate in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026.

Pakistan withdraw from SAFF Women's Championship in India

IANS | April 23, 2026 3:33 PM

Lahore, April 23 (IANS) Pakistan national football has officially withdrawn from the 2026 SAFF Women’s Championship amid the worsening relations between the two nations, the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) said on Thursday.

'Pooran is the catalyst in this': Steyn points to instability behind LSG’s home struggles

IANS | April 23, 2026 2:46 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Former South Africa pacer Dale Steyn offered a critical assessment of Ekana’s surface, pointing towards inconsistent selection calls and the dip in form of key batter Nicholas Pooran as underlying issues after Lucknow Super Giants’ struggles at home continued with a 40-run defeat to Rajasthan Royals, marking their third consecutive loss at home.

'If county cricket was as strong as...': Pietersen hits back at Cook over Bethell's IPL stint

IANS | April 23, 2026 2:34 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) England great Kevin Pietersen hit back at former teammate Alastair Cook for advising Jacob Bethell to leave the IPL due to no game time and return home to play County cricket, saying the ex-England skipper has no idea what it's like to be in the IPL.

3rd WT20I: Wolvaardt happy with balance in power hitting after unbeaten ton against India

IANS | April 23, 2026 2:31 PM

Johannesburg, April 23 (IANS) South Africa skipper Laura Wolvaardt said she was happy in finding the right balance between traditional strokeplay and power hitting, something which she admitted to working on for the last few years, while hitting a sizzling 115 against India in the third T20I at the Wanderers Stadium.

Aryan breaks through for maiden IGPL title in Congo

IANS | April 23, 2026 2:02 PM

Lubumbashi, April 23 (IANS) Aryan Roopa Anand had been striving for victory for so long that it was only a matter of time before he succeeded. That moment arrived at the IGPL Invitational Congo, held at the Par-73 Golf de Lubumbashi course in Africa. The 25-year-old from Mysore, aspiring to become a professional global golfer, finally reached the winner’s circle, overcoming some tense moments along the way.

IPL 2026: Pant has yet to find his template for white-ball cricket, says Karim

IANS | April 23, 2026 1:13 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain Rishabh Pant’s struggles in IPL 2026 are rooted in his inability to find a clear batting template for himself in white-ball cricket, said former India wicketkeeper Saba Karim.

IPL 2026: ‘Dominance is our mindset, but adaptability is our strength,’ says RCB skipper Patidar

IANS | April 23, 2026 1:06 PM

Bengaluru, April 23 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Rajat Patidar has attributed his side’s strong start to IPL 2026 to a balance between aggressive intent and situational adaptability, as the defending champions continue to build momentum with eight points from six matches.

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Deepika, Tarundeep aim for 'bigger, better' 2030 CWG, hopeful of archery’s return

NRAI National Judges Course begins in Delhi

Nuwan Thushara withdraws IPL NOC case against SLC

Pakistan withdraw from SAFF Women's Championship in India

'Pooran is the catalyst in this': Steyn points to instability behind LSG’s home struggles

'If county cricket was as strong as...': Pietersen hits back at Cook over Bethell's IPL stint

3rd WT20I: Wolvaardt happy with balance in power hitting after unbeaten ton against India

Aryan breaks through for maiden IGPL title in Congo

IPL 2026: Pant has yet to find his template for white-ball cricket, says Karim

IPL 2026: ‘Dominance is our mindset, but adaptability is our strength,’ says RCB skipper Patidar

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