Chennai’s management has also helped Kartik cope with the pressure of his price tag by encouraging him to spend time with former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and mental-skills coach David ​Reid.

Angdembe, who goes by the nickname ‘The Gurkha’, defeated Indian fan-favourite Mandeep Prajapati ‘Baaghi’ by submission in the first round.

Police won their fourth consecutive title in the women’s category while Rukum West clinched their maiden title in the men’s category.

Dipendra Singh Airee, one of the world’s finest all-rounders, begins 2026 in record-breaking form, signalling a potential career-defining season across formats.

Hosts recover from early setbacks as middle order anchors competitive total in WCL 2 clash.

The AFC has given Nepal an indirect slot to the AFC Challenge League 2026-27 season. But with no domestic league this year as well, the slot will not be used by a Nepali club for consecutive seasons.

Coach Diwiz Piya and fighter Rabindra Dhant have grown together from a chance meeting in Kathmandu to the Road to UFC, carrying the hopes of Nepal’s rising MMA scene.

The ​2026 World Cup will be the first edition of the men’s tournament to feature 48 teams, up from 32, and will be staged across the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Jatinder Singh’s 130 powers Oman to 305-8 as Nepal were 155-7 in 36.5 overs at Kirtipur before rain abandons play.

Jatinder Singh’s 130 powers Oman as Sompal Kami takes four wickets.

The 31-year-old England international has made 293 appearances for City since joining from Everton in 2016.

Seven key takeaways from a journey marked by breakthroughs, near-misses and resilience on the global stage.

The IPL has become a batter’s paradise, with flat pitches and short boundaries contributing to sky-high scores and teams routinely chasing ​down 200-plus totals.

University says matches can continue at Kirtipur, but only under a new model that safeguards academic activities.

Immigration blacklist follows suspension row as FIFA and AFC warn Nepal to lift decision by May 4.

Nepal’s all-time leading wicket-taker, Lamichhane, reached 97 League-2 wickets after picking two wickets in Nepal’s 37-run win over the UAE on Saturday.

Dipendra Singh Airee’s 75 anchors Nepal’s innings before Karan KC leads disciplined bowling attack to seal ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 win.

Airee’s half-century helps recovery after early collapse in ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2.

Dev Khanal, Ishan Pandey and Kushal Malla power 284-7 as bowlers bundle Oman out for 169 at Mulpani.

The global footballing body has asked the National Sports Council to ‘reconsider its position’ and lift ANFA’s suspension by May 4.