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Rohtak leg of KCL Trophy tour concludes

The tour, which took the KCL trophy to key cultural and educational landmarks in Rohtak, highlighted the city's strong connection to kabaddi and drew an overwhelming response from supporters ahead of the league's inaugural season.

2026-01-21T18:56:12.940645+00:00 IST

Always good when we get those numbers on the board: Suryakumar

Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav praised the team's batting resilience, recovering from 25-2 in the powerplay to putting up a massive total against New Zealand in the first T20I in Nagpur on Wednesday.

2026-01-21T18:36:47.244513+00:00 IST

"I'm going to back my instinct": Abhishek Sharma

Having played a blistering 84-run knock in Team India's 48-run win over New Zealand in the first T20I on Wednesday, World No. 1 T20I batter Abhishek Sharma said that he will back his instinct.

2026-01-21T18:29:09.690458+00:00 IST

PGT: Mudgway rules Maratha Heritage Circuit

The Pune Grand Tour 2026 delivered exactly what its billing promised: a bruising examination of endurance, teamwork and nerve, according to a release.

2026-01-21T18:17:59.460878+00:00 IST

"Inspired countless young players": Rijiju recalls Saina's legacy

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday said that the retirement of Badminton icon Saina Nehwal has brought the curtains down on an extraordinary chapter in Indian sport.

2026-01-21T18:13:08.925957+00:00 IST

India suffer 0-5 defeat against Maldives

India endured their first defeat of the SAFF Futsal Championship 2026, losing 0-5 to Maldives at the Nonthaburi Stadium on Tuesday.

2026-01-21T18:03:48.293055+00:00 IST

India defeat New Zealand by 48 runs, take 1-0 lead in five-match

A fighting half-century by Glenn Phillips went in vain as New Zealand suffered a 48-run defeat against Team India in the high-scoring opening T20I of the five-match series at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium on Wednesday.

2026-01-21T17:32:29.631325+00:00 IST

Cricket

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"Must win games reveal temperament": Tendulkar lauds India's win

Putting behind all the heartbreak and outside noise caused by a 76-run loss to South Africa at Ahmedabad, which sent their net-run-rate into negatives, Team India posted their highest T20 World Cup, stamping its authority over Zimbabwe by playing their attacking brand of cricket to its fullest potential. Despite a lack of a standout massive score by the batters, it was a change in their strike rates and the intent of attacking right from ball one which finally let over a billion fans breathe a sigh of relief.

2026-02-26T19:26:42.354223+00:00 IST

“It was a good game to continue rhythm”: Hardik Pandya

Pandya was named Player of the Match for his all-round performance, where he first hit an unbeaten 23-ball half-century and then bowled three overs, conceding just 21 runs.

2026-02-26T18:52:10.359949+00:00 IST

Chevrons get a future star in Bennett during Super 8 T20WC run

Zimbabwe's 72-run loss to India, following a 107-run loss to West Indies, has sealed their exit from the T20 World Cup, with South Africa qualifying for the semifinal from their group and the shoot-off for the second semifinal spot in Group 1 being between India and West Indies, who will play a virtual knockout match at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on March 1. The Sikandar Raza-led side nonetheless had a run to remember, their best-ever performance in the T20 World Cup, with wins over former champions Australia and Sri Lanka in the group stage being standouts.

2026-02-26T18:48:47.092560+00:00 IST

Tennis

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Djokovic claims being poisoned during Australia COVID detention

Djokovic is heading to the Australian shores with his mind on a record-extending 11th Australian Open title, a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title, the most by any player across men's and women's categories and finally, a century of ATP Tour level titles. While Australia has been memorable to Djokovic with plenty to cherish on-court, it was also a place where one of his life's darkest chapters unfolded.

2025-01-10T04:44:04.894675+00:00 IST

"My dad is trying to retire me...": Djokovic

Djokovic will be participating in the Australian Open Grand Slam event, where he will be trying to tick three boxes, secure a record-extending 11th Australian Open title, unlock his record-breaking 25th grand slam title, the most by any player across men's and women's categories and finally, hit a century of ATP Tour level titles. His first-round opponent will be USA's Nishesh Basavareddy on Sunday.

2025-01-10T03:55:53.563169+00:00 IST

ITF J300 event: Arnav Paparkar fights his way into quarterfinals

Arnav Paparkar overcame an inexplicable second set lapse to go past Croatia's Emanuel Ivanisevic and secure his place in the quarterfinals of the boys event of the ITF J300 event along with top seed Pranav Senthil Kumar while Maaya Rajshwaran Revathi also cruised into the last-eight of the girls singles.

2025-01-09T08:51:28.925655+00:00 IST

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PV Sindhu eyes strong return at Indonesia Masters 2026

PV Sindhu will aim for a strong comeback as she spearheads India's campaign at the Indonesia Masters 2026 badminton tournament, beginning on Tuesday. The Indian star will be eager to regain form after suffering a first-round exit at last week's India Open on the BWF Tour against Vietnam's Nguyen Thuy Linh, as per Olympics.com.

2026-01-19T13:24:02.053602+00:00 IST

Laureus World Sports Awards to be staged in Madrid

The 2026 Laureus World Sports Awards will once again unite the world's sporting community, alongside some of the biggest names in entertainment, culture and fashion. The iconic Laureus statuette will be awarded to one winner in each of seven major categories. The winners will be selected by the ultimate sports jury: the Laureus World Sports Academy

2026-01-19T12:56:30.236592+00:00 IST

KCL: Rohtak Royals kick off training camp in Rohtak

For Surender Nada, the camp marks the beginning of a new chapter after a decorated playing career spanning over 15 years. A gold medalist with India at the 2016 Kabaddi World Cup, the 2017 Asian Kabaddi Championship, the 2018 Dubai Kabaddi Masters and the 2019 South Asian Games, Nada now turns his focus to building Rohtak Royals from the sidelines

2026-01-19T12:42:34.849976+00:00 IST

Football

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Rahim's late equaliser keeps India alive in race for Asian Cup

India scraped its way to a 1-1 draw courtesy of Rahim Ali's 90th-minute equaliser against Singapore during the Group C encounter in the third round of the AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers, at the National Stadium on Thursday.

2025-10-09T15:10:49.876862+00:00 IST

Premier League deepens commitment to grassroots football in India

Delivered in partnership with the British Council, the three-day programme was led by coaches from the Premier League, including those from Brentford and Newcastle United, who provided expert training to 30 community coaches. This initiative expanded access to football across India, as per a press release from the Premier League.

2025-10-09T07:24:22.980120+00:00 IST

Starmer proud at football bringing different communities together

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with football fans in Mumbai and expressed his delight at the way their national sport brings communities together, outlining the impact of the Premier League's training programme on the development of the sport in India.

2025-10-08T18:56:38.866600+00:00 IST

Hockey

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Punjab and Odisha will clash in final of Women's HI Masters Cup

The race for the title at the inaugural Hockey India Masters Cup (Women) reached its final stretch, as Hockey Association of Odisha and Hockey Punjab sealed their places in the final after registering impressive wins in their respective semi-final matches at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium here on Thursday.

2025-06-26T15:15:26.007168+00:00 IST

Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra storm into final of men's HI Masters Cup

Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu and Hockey Maharashtra successfully registered their name as the finalists after defeating Hockey Chandigarh and Hockey Association of Odisha, respectively, in the semi-finals of the 1st Hockey India Masters Cup (Men) on Wednesday.

2025-06-25T17:06:31.587524+00:00 IST

India edge past Australia 2-1 in 4 Nations Tournament

The Indian Junior Men's Hockey Team defeated Australia 2-1 in the battle for third place at the ongoing 4 Nations Tournament here on Wednesday.

2025-06-25T14:20:35.185619+00:00 IST

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Hockey

HIL: Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons claim shootout bonus

The Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons edged past the Ranchi Royals 4-2 in a dramatic shootout at the Men's Hockey India League (HIL), after a pulsating encounter ended 3-3 at full time.

2026-01-21T17:31:16.181589+00:00 IST

Cricket

Atul Wassan slams Bangladesh, says cricket won't suffer

Wassan believes Bangladesh is just "sulking" over Muztafizur Rahman's removal by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) from their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 squad in response to a directive from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) regarding atrocities committed against minorities in Bangladesh.

2026-01-21T17:29:50.765136+00:00 IST

Cricket

Aminul Islam on Bangladesh’s participation in World Cup

With the International Cricket Council (ICC) rejecting Bangladesh's request to shift its T20 World Cup 2026 matches from India to Sri Lanka, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam said that he has asked ICC Board for time to talk to his government "for one last time"

2026-01-21T17:00:48.970682+00:00 IST

Cricket

India hits record-extending 44th 200-plus score in T20Is

Team India registered their record-extending 44th 200-plus score in Men's T20I cricket on Wednesday. The Men in Blue achieved this feat during the first T20I of the five-match series against New Zealand at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur.

2026-01-21T16:16:18.235284+00:00 IST

Cricket

1st T20I: India post 238/7 against New Zealand

A blistering knock by opener Abhishek Sharma and valuable contributions from Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh and captain Suryakumar Yadav helped Team India to post a daunting 238/7 runs in 20 overs against New Zealand in the first T20I of the five-match series on Wednesday.

2026-01-21T15:51:18.549151+00:00 IST

Cricket

Suryakumar Yadav becomes fourth to play 100 T20Is for India

India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav became the fourth player to play 100 or more T20Is for his country. The ace Indian batter achieved this landmark during the first T20I against New Zealand on Wednesday.

2026-01-21T13:47:12.898378+00:00 IST

Cricket

Bangladesh's matches of T20 WC to be played in India

Earlier, BCB formally requested the ICC to relocate Bangladesh's matches in the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 to venues outside India, citing "safety and security" concerns for Bangladeshi players, according to a BCB press release.

2026-01-21T13:40:11.086164+00:00 IST

Cricket

1st T20I: New Zealand win toss, opt to field against India

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner has won the toss and decided to field first against Team India in the first T20I of the five-match series at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium on Wednesday.

2026-01-21T13:16:45.743521+00:00 IST

Cricket

Ben Mayes' record-breaking 191 propels England to 404/6

Ben Mayes wrote himself into history books by registering the highest individual score by an England batter at the ICC Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup after smashing 191 off just 117 balls against Scotland on Wednesday in Harare.

2026-01-21T12:41:10.508200+00:00 IST

Cricket

It will be strange watching T20 World Cup from home: Rohit Sharma

India's 2024 T20 World Cup-winning captain Rohit Sharma admitted that it will be a strange feeling for him to miss the ICC Men's T20 World Cup for the first time in his career.

2026-01-21T12:40:09.029172+00:00 IST

Cricket

IPL: Dishant Yagnik appointed as fielding coach of KKR

Former wicketkeeper-batter Dishant Yagnik has been appointed as the fielding coach of the three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 edition on Wednesday, according to a release.

2026-01-21T12:12:01.866648+00:00 IST

Others

India's Sen, Srikanth and Sindhu enter pre-quarterfinals

India's ace badminton players Lakshya Sen, Kidambi Srikanth and PV Sindhu stormed into the pre-quarterfinals of the ongoing Indonesia Masters tournament on Wednesday.

2026-01-21T12:02:54.323452+00:00 IST

Cricket

"We felt...": Rohit on leaving out Iyer from 2022 T20 WC squad

India's 2024 T20 World Cup-winning captain Rohit Sharma has opened up on leaving out star batter Shreyas Iyer from the 2022 T20 World Cup and the Asia Cup.

2026-01-21T11:35:22.425894+00:00 IST

Cricket

World Legends Pro T20 League announces squads

The World Legends Pro T20 League (WLPT20) has announced the six franchises, their captains, final squads, and the complete fixture schedule for its inaugural season. The tournament is scheduled to be played from 26 January to 4 February 2026 at the 1919 Sportz Cricket Stadium in Goa.

2026-01-21T11:03:08.186969+00:00 IST