Sports

Phillips becomes 3rd New Zealand batter to hit 100 sixes in T20Is

New Zealand batter Glenn Phillips etched his name into the record books as he became only the third New Zealand cricketer to reach the milestone of 100 sixes in T20Is during the 4th India vs New Zealand T20I.

2026-01-28T17:07:59.203131+00:00 IST

India Legends defeat Sri Lanka Legends in tournament opener

India Legends registered a convincing six-wicket victory over Sri Lanka Legends in the opening match of the inaugural Asian Legends Cup 2026, currently underway in Thailand.

2026-01-28T16:38:40.303109+00:00 IST

Australia beat West Indies by 22 runs, reach U-19 WC semi-finals

Australia became the first team to book a semi-finals berth at the ongoing ICC Men's Under-19 World Cup 2026 as they defeated West Indies Under-19 by 22 runs in a high-scoring Super Sixes contest at the Harare Sports Club on Wednesday.

2026-01-28T16:28:42.073203+00:00 IST

Sri Lanka name 16-player squad for T20I series against England

Sri Lanka have named a 16-player squad for the three-match T20I series against England, set to begin on January 30 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. The T20I series comes on the back of a three-match ODI contest between the two teams, which England won 2-1.

2026-01-28T15:56:19.393267+00:00 IST

Seifert, Conway, Mitchell power Kiwis to 215/7 against India

Tim Seifert, Devon Conway, and Daryl Mitchell helped New Zealand to post an excellent total of 217/7 in 20 overs against India in the fourth match of the ongoing India vs New Zealand T20I series.

2026-01-28T15:36:57.848473+00:00 IST

Vincent Keymer ready for Norway Chess debut in 2026

A runner-up at the 2022 International Chess Federation (FIDE) World Rapid Championship, Keymer has firmly established himself among the world's top players and continues to build momentum at the highest level of international competition.

2026-01-28T15:24:39.643572+00:00 IST

Graeme Smith hails Brevis' lone-warrior ton in SA20 final vs SEC

The SA20 season 4 was a memorable one as Brevis pulled his side out of trouble from a position of 1/2, smashing a 56-ball 101 with eight fours and seven sixes, single-handedly taking his side to 158/7. Pretoria Capitals had SEC on the ropes at 48/4, but sensational knocks from Matthew Breetzke (68) and skipper Tristan Stubbs (63*) took the side to six wicket win with four balls left in hand, giving them their third SA20 title.

2026-01-28T15:19:31.391393+00:00 IST

Cricket

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"History could repeat itself": Sammy's trip down to 2016 ahead of high-stakes IND-WI T20 WC clash

The memories of 2016 could come haunting back the Indian side, while for the West Indies, they would truly want that the '2026 is the new 2016' trend actually turns into a reality for them. A decade back during the 2016 T20 World Cup semifinal against India in front of a packed Wankhede Stadium, the ferocious knocks of Lendl Simmons, Johnson Charles and Andre Russell managed to outshine the genius of Virat Kohli in his prime, chasing down 193. During the title clash against England, Carlos Braithwaite sent four Ben Stokes deliveries into the night skies of Kolkata, sealing WI's second T20 World Cup win. While for the visitors, the 2016 tournament will serve as a fuel to revive WI's fortunes in world cricket, the fans of Men in Blue would count on their fiery batting line-up to avenge the heartbreak West Indies inflicted on them a decade back.

2026-02-28T19:44:10.324936+00:00 IST

Salman Agha after his side's journey ends in T20 WC

Pakistan won the game by 5 runs and finished tied with the Blackcaps on three points, but a better Net Run Rate sees the Kiwis advance to the semi-finals.

2026-02-28T18:39:36.300090+00:00 IST

Sunrisers Hyderabad reveal new jersey ahead of IPL 2026

In their previous season, SRH finished at sixth spot with six wins, seven losses and 13 points.

2026-02-28T18:01:49.666204+00:00 IST

Tennis

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Maaya’s dream run ends as Jil reaches Mumbai Open 2025 final

The dream run for Maaya Rajeshwaran came to an end in the semifinals of the Mumbai Open WTA 125 Series, when she lost in straight sets against Jil Teichmann 3-6,1-6, on the centre court on Saturday evening.

2025-02-08T18:08:41.872185+00:00 IST

Sasikumar, Ramanathan, Karan receive wild cards for Delhi Open

Former World No. 31 Lloyd Harris and 2019 Wimbledon Boys' Singles champion Shintaro Mochizuki will be among the Top 8 seeds at the 2025 Delhi Open, an ATP Challenger 75 event returning for its fifth edition at the DLTA Complex from February 10-16.

2025-02-08T15:44:16.606049+00:00 IST

Mumbai Open: Rajeshwaran advances to semi-final

One of the brightest spots in Indian tennis currently, 15-year-old Maaya Rajeshwaran continued her brilliant form, and dream run of results, as she progressed to the semi-final of the Mumbai Open WTA 125 Series, in Mumbai, on Friday, at the iconic Cricket Club of India.

2025-02-07T18:20:05.405316+00:00 IST

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KCL: Panipat Panthers seal win against Faridabad Fighters

Panipat Panthers held their nerve in a dramatic encounter to defeat Faridabad Fighters in a tie-breaker after the teams were locked at 26-26 at full time in their Kabaddi Champions League (KCL) clash, according to a release.

2026-01-26T17:14:23.561127+00:00 IST

Ladakh scouts out there to make a difference in Ice Hockey

As India celebrates its 77th Republic Day, there is no better time than now to highlight its exemplary work in ice hockey. There is an ice hockey revolution underway in the country, to be sure, with Ladakh Scouts, a specialised mountain infantry regiment of the Indian Army, at the forefront, according to a release.

2026-01-26T15:33:05.583237+00:00 IST

Kumaraguru secures podium finish at Shell Eco-Marathon

India's first team in the Hydrogen Fuel Cell Prototype category clinches third place. Team Renew from Kumaraguru Institutions, Coimbatore, has secured Third Position at the prestigious 41st Shell Eco-Marathon Asia Pacific 2026, held at the Lusail International Circuit in Doha, Qatar, from January 21 to 25, according to a release.

2026-01-26T14:27:12.855250+00:00 IST

Football

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Bayern Munich boss Kompany heaps praise on young Karl

Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany was effusive about young sensation Lennart Karl. While lavishing praise on the 17-year-old, Kompany explained that his diminutive stature makes it hard for defenders to neutralise his threat.

2025-10-28T17:35:40.686289+00:00 IST

AIFF Super Cup 2025-26: Chennaiyin FC fall to East Bengal

Chennaiyin FC went down 4-0 to East Bengal in their second AIFF Super Cup 2025-26 Group A fixture at the GMC Athletic Stadium in Bambolim on Tuesday.

2025-10-28T14:50:10.283429+00:00 IST

India U20 women held by Kazakhstan U19 in second friendly

The India U20 women's team drew 1-1 against Kazakhstan U19 in the second and final friendly at the BIIK Sports Complex in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, on Tuesday.

2025-10-28T09:38:35.345075+00:00 IST

Hockey

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Haryana, UP advance to SFs of Junior Women National Championship

The Quarter-Finals of the 15th Hockey India Junior Women National Championship - Division 'A' saw Hockey Haryana, Chhattisgarh Hockey, Hockey Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh Hockey seal their spots in the Semi-Finals on Saturday in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh.

2025-08-09T13:29:28.657801+00:00 IST

Kapil Dev meets HI president Dilip Tirkey, lauds rise of hockey

Legendary cricketer and 1983 World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev met with Hockey India President and former decorated Indian hockey player, Dilip Tirkey, on Thursday in New Delhi. During the interaction, Kapil Dev applauded the sport's resurgence in India and praised the emergence of promising young talent across the country.

2025-08-08T14:13:04.900417+00:00 IST

Indian men's hockey team leaves for 4-match series in Australia

The Indian men's hockey team departed for Australia in the early hours of Friday from Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru, as they gear up for a crucial four-match series against the hosts.

2025-08-08T09:37:19.036307+00:00 IST

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Cricket

Shastri feels "less baggage" makes India favourites for T20WC

India begin their T20 World Cup campaign on February 7 against the USA. They have been drawn in Group A along with the USA, Pakistan, the Netherlands and Namibia. Heading into the tournament, Suryakumar Yadav's men have looked imperious, not dropping a series so far in their run since Rohit Sharma lifted the T20 WC trophy at Barbados. If they manage to defend the title, they will be the first one to do so and also reach three T20 WC crowns.

2026-01-28T14:51:32.723982+00:00 IST

Cricket

"I didn't know I was going to bat at 5”: Axar Patel on his knock

Speaking to ESPNcricinfo's The Cricket Monthly, Axar admitted he was anxious going into the 2024 T20 World Cup, particularly after India's painful semi-final loss to England in the 2022 edition.

2026-01-28T14:34:16.928422+00:00 IST

Tennis

Australian Open: Sinner sets up clash against Djokovic

The two-time champion, aiming for a hat-trick of titles, outclassed Shelton 6-3, 6-4, 6-4, who never looked threatening against the class and skill of the Italian.

2026-01-28T14:18:08.200963+00:00 IST

Others

Jaipur Polo Team overpower Thunderbolt 10–6.5 in Kognivera Cup

Showcasing attacking depth, resilience, and smart game management across all four chukkers, Jaipur remained firmly in control to seal a well-earned win, as per a press release from Jaipur Polo.

2026-01-28T14:16:46.647840+00:00 IST

Others

SAI NSNIS Patiala to host “Grassroots to Greatness”

Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports (NSNIS), Patiala, the apex national institute for sports coaching and sports science education under the Sports Authority of India (SAI), is organising an international conference titled "Grassroots to Greatness: Talent Identification and Athlete Development" on February 6-7, 2026, aligned with the nation's long-term vision and preparation for the 2036 Summer Olympic Games.

2026-01-28T14:09:46.814521+00:00 IST

Cricket

South Africa's Quinton de Kock two runs away from 12,000 T20 runs

With a 1-0 lead in the series, Proteas will be taking on Windies in the second T20I at Centurion. He missed the first T20I and the leading run-getter and 'Player of the Tournament' of this recently-concluded SA20 winning season with Sunrisers Eastern Cape will be aiming to get some valuable game practice in his national colours before the T20 World Cup starts in February.

2026-01-28T14:07:25.828337+00:00 IST

Tennis

Yamalapalli annnounced wild card main draw entry for Mumbai Open

The main draw is scheduled from February 2-8, 2026. The Indian star will be eager to make her mark against prominent international opponents in the Mumbai Open, as per a press release from MSLTA.

2026-01-28T13:55:43.198636+00:00 IST

Cricket

India choose to bowl first in 4th India vs New Zealand T20I

India won the toss and opted to bowl first in the fourth match of the ongoing India vs New Zealand T20I series. Notably, Ishan Kishan, who has been in excellent form, has been replaced by pacer Arshdeep Singh as the batter picked up a niggle in the previous India vs New Zealand T20I.

2026-01-28T13:30:06.967554+00:00 IST

Tennis

Australian Open: Elena sets up semifinal clash against Pegula

Rybakina outclassed one of the finest in the world during the quarterfinals by 7-5, 6-1 in a match that lasted an hour and 35 minutes long, levelling her head-to-head record against Iga to 6-6.

2026-01-28T13:22:13.460138+00:00 IST

Tennis

Not chasing anyone, I’m creating my own history: Djokovic

Tennis legend Novak Djokovic said that he is not chasing after current number one and number two Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, while noting that Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will always be the Serbian star's greatest rivals.

2026-01-28T13:20:28.174147+00:00 IST

Cricket

Axar Patel reveals career-changing advice from Dhoni in 2021

Axar, now an integral part of the Team India set-up, a decade after his debut, played a crucial role as an all-rounder during India's ICC T20 World Cup 2024 and Champions Trophy 2025 wins, contributing clutch performances as both batter and bowler. Just few days ahead of the T20 World Cup, Axar spoke to ESPNCricinfo's 'The Cricket Monthly'.

2026-01-28T13:11:14.791321+00:00 IST

Cricket

"So embedded in my routine": Sophie speaks on diabetes battle

Tasked with defending nine runs in the final over, Devine held her nerve under pressure, finishing with figures of four overs, 37 runs and four wickets to seal a crucial victory and keep Gujarat Giants firmly in contention for a playoff spot. During the final over, when the Capitals needed nine runs in six balls with well-settled Niki Prasad and Sneh Rana, she took both of their wickets, getting Niki on the last ball when the Capitals needed just four runs to win.

2026-01-28T12:22:01.717819+00:00 IST

Football

Chennaiyin FC ropes in Spanish midfield maestro Alberto Noguera

Chennaiyin FC have completed the signing of Spanish midfielder Alberto Noguera, with the Madrid-born playmaker penning a contract until the end of the season to become the Marina Machans' second new addition ahead of the upcoming campaign, according to a release.

2026-01-28T11:09:11.548499+00:00 IST

Cricket

"Bumrah doesn't have just one stock ball....": Parthiv Patel

Bumrah, who is on the verge of becoming the eighth Indian with 500 international wickets, showcased his immense class as a bowler, sending stumps of Tim Seifert and Kiwi skipper Mitchell Santner in his spell, conceding just 17 runs in four overs.

2026-01-28T11:08:35.249140+00:00 IST