Sports

Samson posts highest score in the T20WC final; overtakes Virat

Samson's brilliant run continues as he went past legendary Virat Kohli to become the batter with the most runs in a single T20 World Cup and also joined Virat and Shahid Afridi in an elite list of batters with fifties in T20 World Cup semifinal and final both. The hard-hitting batter made another fantastic 46-ball 89, with five fours and eight sixes at a strike rate of 193.48.

2026-03-08T15:36:30.237498+00:00 IST

Samson, Kishan, Dube's blitz lead India to record 255/6

India posted the highest total ever in the final of a T20 World Cup final. Dube slammed an unbeaten 26 off just 8 balls. He smashed James Neesham for 24 runs in the final over.

2026-03-08T15:29:21.771339+00:00 IST

Rodriguez strike secures Diamond Harbour's first ever IFL win

Diamond Harbour FC secured their first-ever Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26 victory after edging past Dempo SC 2-1 at the Kalyani Stadium on Sunday.

2026-03-08T14:49:07.932175+00:00 IST

ISL: Punjab FC look for consecutive victories as they face NEUFC

In their last fixture, Punjab FC secured a comfortable 2-0 victory against Bengaluru FC, while NorthEast United held Mumbai City FC to a 1-1 draw in their last fixture in Mumbai, as per a press release.

2026-03-08T14:41:21.312741+00:00 IST

MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma walks out with T20 WC Trophy in final

India's World Cup-winning captains Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni, alongside International Cricket Council chairman Jay Shah, walked out at the Narendra Modi Stadium, in Ahmedabad, with the T20 World Cup trophy on Sunday.

2026-03-08T14:37:06.313808+00:00 IST

"We'll fight until very end": Amelia Valverde

India's hopes of making it to the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 quarter-finals are very much alive despite defeats against Vietnam (1-2) and Japan (0-11) in Perth.

2026-03-08T14:32:05.043404+00:00 IST

Abhishek Sharma ends slump with a roaring, record-breaking fifty

Prior to the high-stakes final at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium, Abhishek had failed to live up his world number one ranked billing except for a half-century against Zimbabwe in the Super Eights. Starting off the tournament with three successive ducks and a struggle with food poisoning, Abhishek could barely buy a run and swung out of desperation and hope.

2026-03-08T14:29:36.105341+00:00 IST

Cricket

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Gambhir dismisses criticism of Indian wickets

Gautam Gambhir dismissed criticism that Indian pitches are "tailored" to suit the home team, asserting that such claims are often made to create controversy and attract views.

2026-03-11T04:26:09.108493+00:00 IST

''I listen to my instincts, not data": Gautam Gambhir

In an exclusive interview with ANI, Gambhir noted that every leader brings a unique vision and his approach to how the Indian team plays, conducts itself and operates reflects his personal philosophy during his tenure.

2026-03-11T04:19:03.642732+00:00 IST

Gambhir reacts to MS Dhoni's congratulatory social media post

Head coach Gautam Gambhir reacted to former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni's congratulatory post following India's T20 World Cup 2026 win, where 'Mahi' complimented 'GG', saying "smile looks great on you."

2026-03-11T04:06:05.994067+00:00 IST

Tennis

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Bengaluru ready to host biggest ITF women’s tournament in India

The ITF W100 category offers significant WTA ranking points and serves as a bridge between the ITF and WTA Tours. The event features a 32-player singles main draw, a 32-player qualifying draw, and a 16-team doubles draw, with the main draw commencing on February 17.

2026-02-11T16:02:28.373942+00:00 IST

MSLTA raises the bar for Indian tennis with L&T Mumbai Open

The Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) once again showcased its world-class management and long-term vision for Indian tennis with the successful hosting of the fifth edition of the L&T Mumbai Open 2025. The WTA 125 tournament, conducted to global standards and played in front of packed stands, underlined MSLTA's sustained commitment to elevating the quality of tennis experience for players and fans in India.

2026-02-10T07:38:41.460604+00:00 IST

India defeat Netherlands 3-2 in Davis Cup Qualifiers Round 1

India secured an emphatic 3-2 victory over the Netherlands in the Davis Cup Qualifier Round 1 at the SM Krishna Tennis Stadium in Bengaluru. India's victory paves the way to September's Qualifiers 2nd Round, where they will compete to make it to the eight-team Davis Cup Finals, according to a release.

2026-02-09T03:19:15.736363+00:00 IST

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India clinch bronze at BNP Paribas Wheelchair Team Cup Qualifiers

The Indian men's team clinched their maiden bronze medal by registering a 3-0 victory over Chinese Taipei at the BNP Paribas Wheelchair World Team Cup Asia Qualification Event 2026 held in Colombo from March 2 to March 6.

2026-03-07T12:16:20.328525+00:00 IST

From India to Italy, women lead global movement to spread Olympic

At present, 120 anganwadis involved in the programme are run entirely by women, who have together conducted more than 1,200 OVEP sessions. The initiative has strengthened the role of anganwadi workers as educators and community leaders by equipping them with tools to teach values such as fairness, teamwork and respect through sport-based activities.

2026-03-07T10:18:53.931819+00:00 IST

Delhi: Paralympic medallist Preethi Pal attends Women’s Day event

The 25-year-old sprinter, who has brought laurels to the country through her achievements in para-athletics, was honoured for her accomplishments, including winning a bronze medal at the Paralympics and being a recipient of the prestigious Arjuna Award.

2026-03-07T05:13:40.775929+00:00 IST

Football

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Chennaiyin FC face Odisha test for first win of ISL

Assessing the challenge ahead, head coach Clifford Miranda underlined the need for his side to be at their sharpest in what promises to be a demanding away fixture, irrespective of the hosts' winless start to the season.

2026-02-27T12:08:14.216349+00:00 IST

IFL 2025-26 kicks off with a double header on opening day

The Indian Football League (IFL), the country's second-tier men's professional competition, returns on Friday, marking the beginning of a new chapter in India's football pyramid. Formerly known as the I-League, the rebranded competition kicks off with a double-header.

2026-02-27T05:30:31.835437+00:00 IST

ISL 2025-26: Bengaluru FC and Punjab FC set for high-stakes clash

Punjab FC counters with the skilful Dani Ramirez dictating the tempo and the physically imposing Effiong Nsungusi leading the line. Strengthening the Shers' defence is Brazilian veteran Pablo Santos, whose leadership will be crucial in neutralising the Blues' creative threats.

2026-02-26T18:28:13.155202+00:00 IST

Hockey

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"In today’s hockey, attacking alone is not enough,” says Navneet

While highlighting her personal focus, Navneet reiterated that the team's primary objective remains qualification for the 2026 Women's FIH Hockey World Cup. "Our goal is very clear. We want to qualify for the World Cup and give our best performance in the qualifiers," she remarked.

2026-02-06T15:27:38.921845+00:00 IST

SLC storms into semi-final with another win

Shyam Lal College (Morning) defeated Shyam Lal College (Evening) 5-1 and ended the league stage by winning all four of their matches. Pankaj from the winning team was awarded Player of the Match.

2026-02-05T15:07:29.225741+00:00 IST

24-Member squad for FIH Men’s Pro League Rourkela leg named

The Rourkela leg will feature hosts India, alongside international heavyweights Argentina and Belgium, promising high-intensity encounters against some of the world's top hockey nations, as per a press release from Hockey India.

2026-02-05T07:52:26.876064+00:00 IST

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All England Open 2026: Lakshya Sen goes down final

Lakshya Sen will return with a silver medal from the All England Open 2026 after the 24-year-old went down in the men's singles final 21-15, 22-20 against Chinese Taipei's Lin Chun-Yi here on Sunday.

2026-03-08T14:10:37.881338+00:00 IST

Tennis

Indian Wells: Carlos Alcaraz starts campaign with win

Alcaraz, who started off the year with a memorable Australian Open title win this year, beat Dimitrov 6-2, 6-3, as per ATP's official website. He looked in incredible touch, which earned him the elusive Australian Open grand slam title and the ATP 500 Doha last month. A two-time champion, Alcaraz extended his win streak at the tournament to 13 matches.

2026-03-08T13:59:06.585687+00:00 IST

Cricket

Scotland beat Wales 1-0 in FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers

Scotland opened their FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 Hyderabad, Telangana campaign with a 1-0 victory over Wales at the G. M. C. Balayogi Hockey Ground (Gachibowli Hockey Complex) on Sunday.

2026-03-08T13:58:41.843263+00:00 IST

Others

World Boxing Futures Cup: India start campaign with three wins

In the women's 54kg category, Joyshree Devi Chirom secured a Referee Stopped Contest (RSC) victory in the second round against her opponent from Tajikistan, as per a press release from the Boxing Federation of India (BFI).

2026-03-08T13:41:16.127022+00:00 IST

Cricket

T20 WC: West Indies, South Africa to depart for home on March 10

While South Africa's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign ended after a semifinal loss to New Zealand on March 4, the West Indies road came to an end following their loss to India in both teams' do-or-die Super 8s clash on March 1 in the mega-event.

2026-03-08T13:40:04.826940+00:00 IST

Cricket

MoS Jitendra Singh felicitates J-K Ranji winning team

Jitendra was speaking on the occasion of the luncheon felicitation of the players of the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Team hosted by him at his residence, for their remarkable title win in the Ranji Trophy, describing their achievement as a reflection of the growing confidence and aspirations among the youth of the Union Territory, as per a press release from Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions.

2026-03-08T13:20:15.320511+00:00 IST

Football

AIFF condoles death of Syed Habibul Hasan Hameed

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) condoles the death of former India forward Syed Habibul Hasan Hameed, who passed away on Friday.

2026-03-08T13:19:08.337494+00:00 IST

Cricket

New Zealand wins toss, asks defending champions India to bat

New Zealand entered the finals after defeating South Africa in the semifinal, India secured a thrilling seven-run win over Engalnd in Mumbai to book their finals berth.

2026-03-08T13:13:59.467350+00:00 IST

Cricket

Ravindra eyes significant milestone against India in final

New Zealand's star all-rounder Rachin Ravindra is on the verge of breaking a major record in the T20 World Cup for the Kiwis.

2026-03-08T12:57:17.449938+00:00 IST

Cricket

Aquib feels "ready" for India debut, but "focusing on present"

Aquib was among the players felicitated by Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh for their recent Ranji Trophy win, a landmark moment in J&K cricket as it marks their first-ever Ranji title win.

2026-03-08T12:52:17.267856+00:00 IST

Others

National Selection Trials: Arshdeep Kaur wins 25m Pistol T3 final

The Punjab shooter, who qualified eighth and last finalist, edged out the experienced Divya 37-36 to finish on top in the eight-shooter final.

2026-03-08T12:48:13.836087+00:00 IST

Cricket

IPL 2026 season to begin on March 28

The upcoming Indian Premier League 2026 season will officially kick off on March 28, broadcaster Star Sports confirmed on Sunday.

2026-03-08T12:40:55.881642+00:00 IST

Hockey

England, Korea clinch wins in FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers

England defeated Italy with a dominant scoreline of 5-2, while Korea beat Austria 1-0 in a tight contest at the G. M. C. Balayogi Hockey Ground (Gachibowli Hockey Complex) on Sunday.

2026-03-08T12:37:49.741179+00:00 IST

Cricket

Bangar hails Bumrah as “Bradman of bowling ahead of T20 WC final

Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Bangar hailed India's ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah ahead of the India vs New Zealand T20 World Cup 2026 final on Sunday, hailing him as the "Don Bradman of bowling." Aakash Chopra, on the other hand, cautioned the Indian batters against New Zealand's pace spearhead Matt Henry ahead of the T20 WC summit clash in Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium.

2026-03-08T12:31:45.308647+00:00 IST