Toronto, April 9 2026: Actor Sonu Sood and singer Mika Singh have entered the world of cricket franchise ownership by becoming co‑owners of teams in the National Cricket League’s GT20 tournament, marking a high‑profile addition to the league’s growing global footprint. The National Cricket League (NCL) announced the development as part of its continued efforts…
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Gandhinagar, April 8: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Wednesday hosted a high level delegation from Commonwealth Sport as preparations gather pace for the 2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games to be held in Ahmedabad. The visit marks the first official engagement by the international body since Ahmedabad was confirmed as the host city for the historic…
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Johannesburg, April 8: The Africa Cricket Association is exploring the idea of launching a continental T20 tournament on the lines of the Asia Cup to strengthen the sport across the region. The proposed competition is expected to bring together top African cricketing nations in a structured format, providing regular high quality matches and greater exposure…
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Paphos, April 7, 2026: The ongoing Candidates Chess tournament has once again brought attention to the often overlooked role of seconds, with players like R Praggnanandhaa relying heavily on their support teams for preparation at the highest level of competition. Seconds, usually strong chess players themselves, work behind the scenes to analyse positions, study openings,…
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Kolkata, April 7, 2026: Kolkata Knight Riders unveiled a striking fan mural at Rash Behari Avenue in South Kolkata, transforming one of the city’s busiest stretches into a celebration of cricket and community spirit. The initiative reflects the team’s deep connection with its supporters during the ongoing Indian Premier League 2026. The mural has been…
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Bengaluru, April 6, 2026: Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Kshitij Patidar lauded Tim David as “one of the best finishers” he has ever seen after the team secured a thrilling win over Chennai Super Kings in a high-octane IPL clash. Patidar highlighted David’s calm under pressure and ability to clear boundaries at critical moments as decisive…
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Gurugram, April 6, 2026: Sportswear brand ASICS successfully hosted the first-ever Ekiden India 2026, a team relay marathon, in Gurugram, drawing enthusiastic participation from professional athletes, corporate teams, and running enthusiasts across the country. The Ekiden format, originating in Japan, emphasizes teamwork and endurance, with teams of six runners covering different legs of the total…
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New Delhi: India will be aiming to secure a place in the play-offs of the prestigious Billie Jean King Cup as the Asia-Oceania Group I matches begin at the DLTA Complex on April 6. Returning to the regional competition after a below-par performance in the 2025 play-offs, the Indian team is determined to capitalise on…
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Bengaluru, April 5, 2026: Virat Kohli described the rivalry between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings as one of the most intense contests in the Indian Premier League, especially when the two teams face off in Bengaluru. Speaking ahead of the much-anticipated IPL 2026 clash, Kohli emphasized that matches between the two sides are…
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Bengaluru, April 5, 2026: Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s seasoned pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar is poised to make history in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as he needs just one more scalp to reach the 200‑wicket milestone, a landmark no fast bowler has achieved in the tournament’s history. The 36‑year‑old is set to achieve the feat during RCB’s…
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