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Weve been unlucky with injuries: CSK head coach Fleming

It is unlucky. A couple of the boys came into the competition with niggles. Ghosh was one of those that we were nursing through, and then he had a fall, so that was unfortunate, said Fleming.

14 May 2026 8:59 pm
IPL 2026 | A win against LSG will do a world of good for CSK

The Chennai outfit, which has 12 points, needs to win at least two of its remaining three games to give itself the best shot of progressing to the knockouts

14 May 2026 8:50 pm
Sooryavanshi named in India A squad for Sri Lanka tri-series, Tilak to lead side

A look at the 15-member squad indicates that average age of the team is around 23 years; only the pace bowlers Arshad Khan, Yudhvir Singh and Yash Thakur are the ones who are above 25 years of age.

14 May 2026 6:54 pm
Nayar reckons KKR got a par total, rues missed chances

Riding on Virat Kohlis first century of the season, RCB never looked in trouble and managed to chase the target down in the final over, in spite of afew late wickets

14 May 2026 5:53 pm
Inside Udaipurs Chunda Polo Club, where young riders learn polo for free

Away from the limelight, heres how Udaipurs Veeram Dev Singh Krishnawat is making polo accessible

14 May 2026 5:07 pm
P.V. Sindhu, Lakshya Sen enter Thailand Open quarterfinals

Indian men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, the top seeds, also progressed to the quarterfinals

14 May 2026 3:52 pm
Drug ban low, WTC high, now IPL blitz: Rabada reflects on roller-coaster 12 months

Rabada missed a majority of last year's IPL to serve a one-month ban for cocaine abuse. But he bounced back within weeks in June 2025 to be a part of the WTC title-winning South African team

14 May 2026 3:32 pm
Premier League title race: Manchester City keeps pressure on Arsenal with win over Crystal Palace

Phil Foden making a rare start in recent months provided assists for both of City's first half goals.

14 May 2026 1:13 pm
Frederic Soyez replaces Sreejesh as junior mens hockey team coach

Sreejesh, a former star goalkeeper, was removed from his role just after 17 months following the expiry of his contract after guiding India to a bronze medal-finish at last year's FIH Junior World Cup

14 May 2026 12:33 pm
IPL 2026: Not getting runs eats me up, was nervous after successive ducks, says Virat Kohli

Kohli admitted that he was a bit uneasy after being dismissed for ducks in the previous two outings, but also asserted that failures like these also play a role in a player's growth

14 May 2026 10:52 am
Lionel Messi has two goals and an assist as Inter Miami rallies for 5-3 victory over Cincinnati

It is the third time this season the Argentine superstar has had at least three goal contributions in a match. He is second in the league with 12 goals

14 May 2026 9:31 am
Kohlis masterful knock powers Royal Challengers to the top

The Bengaluru opener, who was dismissed for a duck in the last two games, roars back with an unbeaten century to guide his side to a facile win over Knight Riders; his 92-run partnership with Padikkal puts the home team on the road to victory

14 May 2026 1:12 am
A bronze that confirmed Indias elite status

The nation may have won the 2022 Thomas Cup title, but by following it up with another podium finish, it showed that the earlier achievement was no flash in the pan

14 May 2026 12:58 am
Punjab Kings seeks turnaround against Mumbai Indians

After leading the standings for nearly four weeks, PBKS slumped to fourth place on the back of four straight defeats. Another slip-up will leave it in a scrap for the final Playoffs spot

13 May 2026 11:26 pm
IPL 2026 | RCB opts to field in rain-delayed clash against KKR

RCB replaced Romario Shepherd with Venkatesh Iyer while KKR also made one change, bringing in Saurabh Dubey in place of spinner Varun Chakravarthy

13 May 2026 8:50 pm
Indian wrestlers should be positive and courageous, advises Alka Tomar

She feels the country should focus on doing well in the 2032 and 2036 Olympics

13 May 2026 7:56 pm
Senior Open ranking wrestling | Itisha rallies to beat Pooja in 76kg summit clash

World under-23 bronze medallist Nishu posts a 9-3 victory over Himanshi to take the 53kg crown

13 May 2026 7:03 pm
13 May 2026 5:12 pm
FIFA World Cup 2026: Cristiano Ronaldo enters sixth edition looking to show he can thrive despite Saudi move

Cristiano Ronaldos sixth and likely final World Cup will be the first for the Portgual great since he left Europe to play in Saudi Arabia

13 May 2026 4:06 pm
Meta employees protest against mouse tracking tech at U.S. offices

Meta spokesperson Andy Stone, asked for comment on the matter, pointed Reuters to an earlier statement the company had issued on the mouse-tracking technology

13 May 2026 9:59 am
U.P. BJP announces State-wide protest over Samajwadi Party MPs comment against PM Modi

U.P. CM Yogi Adityanath described the comment as an insult to the trust of 145 crore countrymen and the democratic dignity of India

13 May 2026 7:44 am
Hit the streets: Kejriwal to students on NEET-UG paper leak; protests

This government understands only the language of agitation, says AAP chief, alleges connivance and political patronage behind recurring leaks

13 May 2026 3:20 am
Interview | Irfan Pathan: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has ticked all boxes

In a wide-ranging conversation, Irfan Pathan breaks down the biggest talking points of IPL 2026: Pants struggles, Bumrahs form and the rise of young Indian pacers.He also explains the art of swing bowling, the importance of red-ball cricket, and why he believes Sooryavanshi is ready to play for India

13 May 2026 12:55 am
IPL 2026 | In PowerPlay era, the safe score concept becomes obsolete

In successful 200-plus chases this season, the average scoring rate in the first six overs has climbed to 13.81, an increase of nearly 21% from last year

13 May 2026 12:15 am
Floor test will be smooth; have received letters from EPS, Velumani factions: Speaker

Tamil Nadu Legislative Assemblys new Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar, a veteran politician, in an interview with The Hindu, assured Wednesdays floor test where Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has to establish his majority, will be smooth and exceed expectations. He acknowledging having received letters from two rival AIADMK groups. Edited excerpts:

13 May 2026 12:07 am
IPL 2026 | Rabada and Holder rip through SRH as GT goes top

The pacers take three wickets each to help the home team defend 168 in style, bowling out the visitor for 86 in 14.5 overs; Sai Sudharsan and Washingtons gutsy half-centuries prove invaluable

12 May 2026 11:58 pm
Women wrestlers sexual harassment case: Court records statement of SIT members

SIT Inspectors statement recorded, Investigating Officer to depose next week

12 May 2026 11:32 pm
Delhi High Court seeks Centres stand on plea to broadcast FIFA World Cup

No broadcaster has acquired the broadcasting rights this year for the FIFA World Cup, one of the most viewed sporting events in the world, the petition says

12 May 2026 11:26 pm
AIADMK rebel MLAs to back TVK in Tamil Nadu floor test

Group led by Edappadi K. Palaniswamy not to support confidence motion

12 May 2026 10:11 pm
IPL 2026 | We now have an understanding of what works for us, says KKR assistant coach Watson

Watson says Varun, who was seen wearing a protective boot in visuals on social media, was playing through some discomfort and is being monitored closely by the team

12 May 2026 8:00 pm
IPL 2026: Buoyant RCB stands in the way of KKRs fifth straight win

In a season with fine margins and unpredictable outcomes, the positive result helped RCB get some breathing space in the playoff race

12 May 2026 7:53 pm
IPL 2026: We cannot overthink and overanalyse, says PBKS coach Bahutule

Obviously, everyone is disappointed, but we cannot overthink and overanalyse. In a couple of days time, we will be playing Mumbai Indians here (on Thursday). It is important to take the learnings from this game, Bahutule said

12 May 2026 7:48 pm
Farmers protest seeking return of acquired land in Kalaburagi

They warn that they will intensify their agitation if their demands are not addressed

12 May 2026 7:48 pm
Delhi HC seeks Centre's stand on plea for FIFA World Cup broadcast

By way of final relief, the petitioner prayed that rights should be acquired for all 104 matches

12 May 2026 7:05 pm