Cricket Ireland has named a 15-member men's squad to represent Ireland in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup with opener Paul Stirling leading the side in the mega event to be played in the Caribbean and the USA in June. ....

First Serve, an NGO founded by Reyaan Punj, recently organised the second edition of AITA Wheelchair Tennis Championship at the DLTA Stadium, here, signifying a significant step towards promoting the game of tennis in India. ....

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has said it is working closely with Men’s T20 World Cup host countries – the West Indies and the USA – to ensure appropriate plans are in place amidst a terror threat to the showpiece event. ....

Olympic bronze medallist Bajrang Punia has been provisionally suspended by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) for failing to provide a urine sample during the trials held in Sonipat on March 10, a source close to the development told IANS. ....

Cricket team manager of the Legend Cricket League 2024, Yoni Patel has been indicted before the Colombo High Court over match-fixing charges, the Attorney General informed the court. ....

World no. 1 Serbian tennis great Novak Djokovic was named Laureus World Sportsman of the Year at a ceremony held in Madrid to tie another all-time record, with his fifth Laureus Award (he won in 2012, 2015, 2016 and 2019). ....

Amid facing criticism in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, Mumbai Indians (MI) skipper Hardik Pandya seems to have found a way to strengthen his mind through spiritual support. ....

Jyothi Yarraji, who won a silver medal in the 100m hurdles at the Hangzhou Asian Games, will train in Spain ahead of the Paris Olympics as the Sports ministry's Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) approved her proposal for financial assistance towards foreign training. ....

Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, who is the national icon of the Election Commission of India (ECI), said the poll body is welcoming every voter of the country to exercise his/her right to franchise at polling booths, where several facilities will be available. ....

Lionel Messi has not yet thought about retirement and says age will not be a determining factor in his decision to end his playing career. ....

Cricket Australia (CA) has expressed interest in hosting a bilateral series between India and Pakistan, should the BCCI and PCB mutually agree to matches between the two teams in future, say reports. ....