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PM Narendra Modi (Video grab) NEW DELHI: Narendra Modi on Tuesday virtually inaugurated a network of indoor cricket academies across six northeastern states, marking a significant push to strengthen sports infrastructure and grassroots development in the region.Launching the facilities from Gangtok, the Prime Minister unveiled state-of-the-art indoor academies in Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Meghalaya, Mizoram…

Delhi Capitals’ Sahil Parakh gets bowled by Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Bhuvneshwar Kumar during their Indian Premier League 2026 match at Arun Jaitley Stadium, in New Delhi on Monday. (ANI) Delhi Capitals co-owner Parth Jindal reacted on social media after his team’s heavy loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in New Delhi on Monday.Josh Hazlewood took…

Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya (l) and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaisw Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals will clash in the IPL 2026 match in New Chandigarh on Tuesday with attention on the opening batters from both sides.Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Priyansh Arya, and Prabhsimran Singh have all been in brilliant form this season, and the contest…

Vinesh Phogat (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The controversy around Vinesh Phogat and her participation in the upcoming wrestling tournament has taken a new turn, with the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) denying her claims.Speaking to The Indian Express, Vinesh had alleged that she was unable to register for the Senior Open Ranking Tournament, saying the…

NEW DELHI: South Africa spinner Tabraiz Shamsi sent social media into a frenzy with a hilarious post that perfectly captured cricket’s knack for producing uncanny similarities. Sharing a clip from a local match, possibly played in India, Shamsi highlighted a young boy bowling with a distinctly slingy action, reminiscent of two of Sri Lanka’s most…

Virat Kohli, Rajkumar Sharma NEW DELHI: Star India batter Virat Kohli on Tuesday inaugurated a cricket academy run by his childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma. Kohli inaugurated a branch of the West Delhi Cricket Academy at DPS RK Puram in New Delhi. Rajkumar Sharma was present at the event.Kohli also spoke to students during the inauguration,…

Lungi Ngidi did not feature for Delhi Capitals in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Monday at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.Ngidi has been ruled out of action for DC’s next game also against Rajasthan Royals on May 1, Cricbuzz reported.The report also stated that the…

Suyash sharma (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru produced a statement performance on Monday in IPL 2026, dismantling Delhi Capitals in a one-sided contest that will be remembered as much for its records as its dominance. At the heart of it was young spinner Suyash Sharma, who etched his name into the league’s history…

David Warner has replied to a fan who asked him to “quit” the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and return to the Indian Premier League (IPL) after his team Karachi Kings were knocked out before the PSL 11 playoffs.Warner posted on Instagram after the tournament ended for his team and looked back at his team’s campaign….

Vinesh Phogat (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has alleged that the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) is “deliberately” trying to block her comeback as she attempts to return to competitive wrestling after nearly 20 months.Vinesh, who stepped away from the sport following her heartbreak at the Paris Olympics 2024, has been preparing…