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Venue for IPL final moved from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad
The venue for Indian Premier League final on May 31 has been switched from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad, the Board of Control for Cricket in India announced on Wednesday. “Owing to certain requirements from the local association and authorities that were beyond the…
Sports Ministry reiterates policy on India-Pakistan sporting relations: No bilaterals, multi-nationals exempted
Sports Ministry has reaffirmed its policy of a blanket ban on bilateral sporting ties with Pakistan, with no Indian teams participating in Pakistan and vice-versa. However, exemptions remain for multi-nation events like the Olympics and Asian Games. The minis…
SRH vs PBKS IPL 2026 live score, toss winner, winning probability, result and highlights from Hyderabad
Follow the latest updates, highlights and live scorecard of the Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings match in IPL 2026.
R Madhavan's son Vedaant wakes up at 4.30 AM, trains twice a day to chase Olympic gold: All about the swimmer's gruelling routine
R Madhavan's son, Vedaant, leads a highly disciplined life, waking at 4:30 AM for rigorous swimming training alongside his schooling. A multi-medal winner at international events, he is dedicated to achieving an Olympic medal, crediting his parents' unwaverin…
IPL final switched to Ahmedabad from Bengaluru
The final of the 2026 Indian Premier League has been switched from Bengaluru to the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Organisers said the match had been switched "owing to certain requirements from the local association and authorities that were beyond the …
India's Compound Archery Teams Disappoint At World Cup
Indian compound men's and women's teams, considered strong medal contenders, endured a disappointing outing in Stage 2 of the Archery World Cup, failing to secure a podium finish after crumbling in crunch situations.
Asia yet to secure broadcast rights for FIFA 2026 World Cup
Millions of fans in Asia may miss the 2026 World Cup as broadcasters are yet to secure broadcast rights due to unsociable match times and high costs. Read More: https://punchng.com/asia-yet-to-secure-broadcast-rights-for-fifa-2026-world-cup/
India Announces Team For Queen Sirikit Cup
Guntas Kaur Sandhu will lead the Indian team at the Queen Sirikit Cup, a prestigious Asia-Pacific amateur team championship in Indonesia.
Guardians come into matchup against the Royals on losing streak
Cleveland Guardians (18-19, second in the AL Central) vs. Kansas City Royals (17-19, third in the AL Central) Kansas City, Missouri; Wednesday, 7:40 p.m. EDT...
IPL final moved from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad
NEW DELHI, May 6 : The final of this year's Indian Premier League (IPL) has been shifted to Ahmedabad, the country's cricket board said on Wednesday, citing operational and logistical issues at the original venue in Bengaluru.Royal Challengers Bengaluru's cel…
Asia football fans sweat on broadcast rights as World Cup nears
Swathes of football-mad Asia from China and India to Malaysia and Thailand are yet to confirm broadcast rights for the biggest-ever World Cup with kick-off barely one month away.Thailand and Malaysia have never reached the World Cup, but football is wildly po…
IPL 2026 Playoffs: BCCI unveils schedule and venues; final goes to Narendra Modi Stadium
The Board of Control for Cricket in India has announced the schedule for the Indian Premier League playoffs. The final match will be held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Other playoff matches will take place in Dharamshala and New Chandigarh. The r…
Sanju Samson refuses to be 'selfish' for 100 vs DC: Why the CSK star chose Gautam Gambhir’s way over Virat Kohli’s record feat
Sanju Samson scored a scintillating 87* off 52 balls against Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday evening to steer Chennai Super Kings to an eight-wicket victory.
SAI warns of declaring boxing assessment process ‘invalid’
India's boxing selection for upcoming CWG and Asian Games faces a major hurdle. The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has warned the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) that the entire process could be invalidated. SAI demands transparency in selection criteria, c…
Where to watch SRH vs PBKS IPL 2026 match: TV channel, live stream details and start time in India
Here’s how to watch Sunrisers Hyderabad vs. Punjab Kings live, including free streaming options, TV channel details, and start time for the IPL 2026 match.
Crunch time for Capitals after latest loss dampens playoffs hopes
NEW DELHI, May 6 : Delhi Capitals can afford no more slip-ups if they are to have any chance of making the Indian Premier League (IPL) playoffs for the first time in five years, coach Hemang Badani said after his side suffered a sixth defeat of the season on …
India U17 Team Gears Up For Australia In Asian Cup
India's U17 football team is set to compete in the AFC U17 Asian Cup, starting with a challenging match against Australia. Coach Bibiano Fernandes emphasises the importance of staying organised and focused throughout the tournament.
India U-17 Women's Team's AFC Asian Cup Hopes Dented By Japan Loss
India fought hard but lost 0-3 to Japan in their second group match of the AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup. Japan scored three goals in the second half to secure the win.
India's Thomas Cup Success: The Role Of Unified Training
Unified high-performance training camps in Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Guwahati played a crucial role in India's bronze medal win at the Thomas Cup, with top shuttlers benefiting from the focused preparation.
Analysing Badminton's New 15-Point Scoring System
Top men's doubles player Chirag Shetty and veteran H. S. Prannoy share their perspectives on badminton's new 15-point format, approved by the BWF, discussing its potential impact on the game's dynamics and spectator experience.
DC vs CSK IPL 2026 live score, toss winner, winning probability, result and highlights from Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Follow the latest updates, highlights and live scorecard of the Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings match in IPL 2026.
Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Dan Vladar confronts Logan Stankoven during Carolina Hurricanes NHL playoff Game 2 match
Dan Vladek, Philadelphia Flyers goaltender, gained significant headlines when he confronted Carolina Hurricanes forward Logan Stankoven at NHL playoff Game 2. The anomaly of the crease incident soon went viral among hockey debates on Internet platforms. The e…
How to watch Italian Open 2026: FREE Live Streams & TV Channels for ATP & WTA 1000 Tennis, Preview
Watch free streams from the Italian Open 2026 as Jannik Sinner seeks a first home men's win for 50 years – tennis TV channels, broadcasters and streams.
Indian football fans may miss 2026 World Cup – Reuters
Hardly five weeks before the WC begins, FIFA struggles to breach deadlock over broadcast rights in India and China Read Full Article at RT.com
‘BCCI controls the ICC’: Simon Harmer on SA’s WTC final win and global cricket balance
South Africa defeated Australia by five wickets to win the WTC final at Lord’s last year, their first major red-ball crown since returning to cricket in 1991-92.
India retain No.1 position in ICC T20I rankings
India continues to dominate the ICC T20I rankings, holding onto the top spot. England and Australia follow closely in second and third place, respectively. The latest rankings reflect matches played over the past three years, with a significant portion of poi…
How Private Equity Fell in Love With Indian Cricket
India’s U.S.-style cricket league has become a private-equity playground.
India's Compound Archers Impress At World Cup Stage 2
Former world champion Ojas Deotale led India's men's compound team to a top-10 finish in the qualification round of the Archery World Cup Stage 2, while Aditi Swami finished 13th in the women's section.
Dinesh Karthik on why he ranks RCB’s IPL win ‘right up there’ with 2007 T20 World Cup triumph
Speaking about the emotional weight of the triumph, Dinesh Karthik said winning the IPL title with RCB “just pips” winning it with MI.
Pakistan Hockey Team's Missed Opportunity In Pro League
Pakistan's newly-appointed hockey team head coach, Manzur ul Hassan, believes the nation erred by not participating in the FIH Pro League's inaugural edition in 2019, depriving players of crucial experience against top-tier opponents.