Sports

Inspiring journey of Ladakhi trailblazer Padma Chorol

Padma Chorol started with speed skating, which helped her develop balance, endurance and control. Every winter, when Ladakh's lakes froze, she gradually moved towards ice hockey. At the time, there were very few girls playing the sport. Due to the absence of women's teams, she trained and competed alongside the boys

2026-01-22T17:48:54.670421+00:00 IST

Luke Wright to resign from England Men's Selector role

Luke Wright is set to step down from his position as England Men's Selector following the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

2026-01-22T16:51:20.012867+00:00 IST

Madan Lal criticises Bangladesh's decision

Former Indian cricketer Madan Lal has criticised Bangladesh's decision not to play their ICC Men's T20 World Cup matches in India, calling it "wrong" and saying India is the safest country.

2026-01-22T16:43:44.047126+00:00 IST

Rickelton, Stubbs replace injured De Zorzi, Ferreira for T20 WC

South Africa btters Ryan Rickelton and Tristan Stubbs have been added to South Africa's ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 squad in place of Tony de Zorzi and Donovan Ferreira, who have been ruled out of the marquee T20I tournament due to injuries.

2026-01-22T16:42:41.825182+00:00 IST

“Bangladesh’s absence won’t affect T20 WC much”: Atul Wassan

Former Indian cricketer Atul Wassan criticised Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) decision not to travel to India for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026 and said that the International Cricket Council (ICC) did the right thing by denying the BCB's request to shift their tournament matches outside India. Wassan also said that Bangladesh's absence will not make much of a difference to the World Cup.

2026-01-22T16:24:17.539575+00:00 IST

Adar Poonawalla announces decision to bid for RCB

Serum Institute of India (SII) CEO Adar Poonawala on Thursday announced the decision to bid for the defending Champions of the Indian Premier League (IPL) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).

2026-01-22T16:06:11.167717+00:00 IST

Infantino, Del Piero, Wenger highlight football’s global impact

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said that football is more than just a sport and is a "magic instrument" that brings people together. While speaking at the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos, Infantino, along with Alessandro Del Piero and Arsene Wenger, spoke about the global impact of the sport.

2026-01-22T15:55:47.480220+00:00 IST

Cricket

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Sanju Samson speaks on his opening combination with Abhishek

India wicketkeeper/batter Sanju Samson, in just his second appearance at the2026 T20 World Cup, admitted he had been giving plenty of advice to his opening partner Abhishek Sharma, as the No. 1-ranked T20I batter made his best contribution of the tournament so far.

2026-02-27T05:20:00.006223+00:00 IST

Karthik feels India should continue left-right-hand opening pair

It was the new-look opening pair of Abhishek Sharma (55) and Sanju Samson (24) that did the damage during the early overs, with Ishan Kishan (38), Suryakumar Yadav (33), Hardik Pandya (50*) and Tilak Varma (44*) all getting in on the act as India posted the highest score of the T20 World Cup so far (256/4) and the second biggest in the tournament's history against Zimbabwe on Thursday in Chennai.

2026-02-27T05:09:27.262400+00:00 IST

Sophie Molineux ruled out of remaining ODI series against India

Australia's Sophie Molineux has been ruled out of the remaining ODI series against India and the one-off Test at the WACA due to lower back pain.

2026-02-27T04:34:29.612908+00:00 IST

Tennis

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Australian Open: Alcaraz advances to round three

In a stunning display of tennis, Alcaraz mixed power and touch to perfection as he overwhelmed Nishioka by 6-0, 6-1, 6-4. During the opening set, he dropped just four points and also secured the win in his first nine games before dropping one finally. The match lasted an hour and 22 minutes.

2025-01-15T06:25:22.000499+00:00 IST

Rohan Bopanna’s Australian Open campaign ends in first round

India's doubles ace Rohan Bopanna faced an early exit from the Australian Open as his men's doubles campaign ended in the first round on Tuesday. Teaming up with Colombian partner Nicolas Barrientos, the 14th-seeded duo fell to Spain's Pedro Martinez and Jaume Munar 5-7, 6-7 (5) in a tightly contested match on Court 15 in Melbourne.

2025-01-14T07:21:21.891865+00:00 IST

Taylor Fritz powers into Australian Open second round

Fourth seed Taylor Fritz cruised into the second round of the Australian Open for the seventh consecutive year, dispatching fellow American Jenson Brooksby with a dominant performance on Day 3 in Melbourne.

2025-01-14T05:37:56.493136+00:00 IST

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Nat'l Trials: Manini, Aishwary top 50m rifle prone on opening day

Manini Kaushik topped the women's 50m rifle prone T1 with a total of 625.0, built on a composed and balanced series-by-series performance with 104.7, 104.2, 102.3, 104.6, 104.2, and 105. In the men's 50m rifle prone Trials 1, Aishwary Pratap stamped his authority early, finishing at the top with an impressive 629.6

2026-01-20T09:05:10.228112+00:00 IST

Polo Cup 2026 unveils world’s tallest polo trophy in Jaipur

Rajasthan Polo Club unveiled a landmark moment in the world of polo with the launch of the Polo Cup 2026 trophy, set to become the largest polo trophy globally, standing at nearly 7 feet tall, according to a release.

2026-01-20T08:11:05.124525+00:00 IST

Nacho Elvira wins ahead of McIlroy and Lowry

In the end, overnight leader Elvira cruised into a three-shot lead following a third birdie of the day at the seventh. He did leave a chance for others as he finished his front nine with successive bogeys, and Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry, Daniel Hillier and Marcus Armitage joined the Spaniard at the summit at nine under down the final stretch

2026-01-20T07:28:21.393226+00:00 IST

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Lionel Messi carves name in history for historic assists record

The Argentinian skipper notched two assists during Argentina's 6-0 rout over Puerto Rico at Chase Stadium in Florida. With a tally of 60, Messi eclipsed Neymar (58) and Landon Donovan (58) to become the player with the most assists in men's international football.

2025-10-15T06:44:26.130221+00:00 IST

Head coach Tuchel vows to take England to 'another level'

Head coach Thomas Tuchel believes England can go to another level under his reign after the Three Lions became the first team from Europe to punch their ticket for the FIFA World Cup 2026 with two games to spare.

2025-10-15T05:39:26.986123+00:00 IST

India knocked out of AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualification race

India lost the lead and the match, as they slumped to a 1-2 defeat at the hands of Singapore on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa. The defeat ended India's hopes of qualifying for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027, as per the official website of All India Football Federation (AIFF).

2025-10-14T18:54:49.985999+00:00 IST

Hockey

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Hockey India Sub Junior Women National C'ship starts on Thursday

This year's edition will feature 28 teams divided into three divisions--Division A, Division B, and Division C--introducing an added competitive edge with promotion and relegation at stake, as per a press release from Hockey India.

2025-07-02T14:01:42.608170+00:00 IST

Hockey India announces India A men's squad for Europe Tour

The 20-member squad comprises a blend of seasoned performers and promising youngsters who have impressed in domestic and international circuits. The team will be captained by Sanjay, while Moirangthem Rabichandra Singh will be his deputy

2025-07-01T09:42:23.998859+00:00 IST

Sreejesh shares his insights on India's campaign for FIH Jr. WC

The upcoming 14th edition of the FIH Men's Junior Hockey World Cup has been expanded to 24 teams competing for the coveted title instead of 16 teams that competed in the previous editions. This will be for the very first time that 24 teams will be playing the World Cup. The FIH Men's Junior Hockey World Cup was initially a 12- team tournament, which expanded to 16 teams from 2001 edition onwards

2025-06-30T10:16:25.603770+00:00 IST

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Cricket

BCB accuses ICC of double standards over T20 WC venue row

Speaking to the media in Dhaka on Thursday after the BCB stood firm on their stance of not travelling to India for their World Cup fixtures following a meeting between the national sports adviser, the BCB and national cricketers, Aminul said India were given the "privilege" of playing all their Champions Trophy matches at one venue, Dubai.

2026-01-22T15:33:32.633795+00:00 IST

Cricket

"Govt's decision not to play in India due to security concerns": Bangladesh govt adviser Asif Nazrul on T20WC venue issue

Asif Nazrul said that there is no opportunity to reverse the decision to travel to India to participate in the T20 World Cup. He mentioned that the ICC did not act fairly by rejecting Bangladesh's request to relocate the venue and expressed hope that the ICC would ensure justice.

2026-01-22T14:36:30.401429+00:00 IST

Cricket

“In every game, we have found a way to win”, says Smriti Mandhana

Smriti Mandhana believes Royal Challengers Bengaluru's early qualification for the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 playoffs has been built on collective performances, as RCB became the first team to seal a top-four spot after registering five consecutive victories in five matches.

2026-01-22T14:12:44.679897+00:00 IST

Cricket

UP Warriorz win toss, opt to field against Gujarat Giants

UP Warriorz won the toss and opted to field against Gujarat Giants in match 14 of the ongoing Women's Premier League (WPL), in Vadodara on Thursday.

2026-01-22T14:02:28.383052+00:00 IST

Cricket

“Your captain is a Hindu…”: Atul Wassan on BCB's T20 WC request

Former India cricketer Atul Wassan said the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) should use Litton Das's captaincy as an opportunity to ease tensions between India and Bangladesh rather than requesting their matches be moved out of India.

2026-01-22T13:59:56.624958+00:00 IST

Cricket

Gujarat Giants’ Titas Sadhu ruled out of WPL 2026 due to injury

Gujarat Giants (GG) fast bowler Titas Sadhu has been ruled out of the ongoing Women's Premier League (WPL) due to injury, with allrounder Jintimani Kalita named as her replacement, as per a WPL media advisory.

2026-01-22T11:55:25.126360+00:00 IST

Others

Esports demands discipline of sport

As esports continues its integration into India's mainstream sports and digital ecosystem, a first-ever national survey by YouGov, commissioned by JetSynthesys, offers data-led insights into how seriously Indian esports athletes view the ecosystem as a career and a long-term opportunity in sport.

2026-01-22T11:51:50.283838+00:00 IST

Cricket

"We won't play in India": BCB President Aminul Islam Bulbul

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Aminul Islam Bulbul confirmed on Thursday that the BCB stands firm on its decision not to play its ICC Men's World Cup matches in India, after the International Cricket Council (ICC) rejected their request to shift Bangladesh's World Cup fixtures outside India.

2026-01-22T11:45:40.736812+00:00 IST

Cricket

Rohit Sharma to receive Honorary Doctorate at ADYPU Convocation

Ajeenkya DY Patil University (ADYPU) is gearing up for a historic academic celebration this weekend. The university announced today that its landmark 10th Convocation Ceremony will be a star-studded affair on Saturday at the ADYPU Campus, DY Patil Knowledge City, Charholi Bk, Pune, with Indian cricket legend Rohit Sharma as a key highlight, according to a release.

2026-01-22T11:08:53.905100+00:00 IST

Others

Leander Paes launch grassroots mentorship program

The Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL), in association with the Indian Golf Union (IGU), the Professional Golfers' Association of India (PGAI), and The Golf Foundation (TGF) on Thursday unveiled the 'Golf Growth Initiative,' a landmark program designed to build the next generation of Indian golfers.

2026-01-22T10:58:20.586802+00:00 IST

Tennis

List of stars at the 2026 L&T Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series

The L&T Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series is returning for its fifth edition, with qualifying draw kicking off on January 30 and the main draw taking from February 2 at the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) in Mumbai.

2026-01-22T10:58:14.693319+00:00 IST

Cricket

ECB appoints Troy Cooley as England pace-bowling lead coach

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has appointed Troy Cooley as England pace-bowling lead coach. Cooley returns to England's coaching set-up after more than 20 years.

2026-01-22T10:47:55.685732+00:00 IST

Others

Top 5 Kabaddi Champions League raiders to keep an eye on

As the Kabaddi Champions League (KCL) inaugural season sets to ignite the mat from January 25, the excitement is building around the players who are expected to define momentum, spark spectacular moments, and fire up crowds with every point they score.

2026-01-22T10:30:06.768731+00:00 IST

Cricket

Will Jacks misses Sri Lanka vs England 1st ODI due to illness

England batting all-rounder Will Jacks is not featuring in the first Sri Lanka vs England ODI of the three-match series, on Thursday, at the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. At the toss, England captain Harry Brook announced that illness has ruled Jacks out of the match.

2026-01-22T10:17:33.222935+00:00 IST