Sports

Jay Shah meets Africa Cricket Association leaders

Sharing his thoughts on X, Jay Shah posted, "A productive day in Windhoek meeting with cricket leaders from the Africa Cricket Association as @ICC looks to grow and support the sport across the continent. I also enjoyed seeing future stars of the game at the #U19worldcup match at @CricketNamibia1's terrific new NCG venue."

2026-01-21T10:45:14.800742+00:00 IST

Esports World Cup 2026 to feature record-breaking prize pool

The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) today announced a total prize pool of $75 million (approx. Rs 686.5 crore) alongside the full game lineup and schedule for the Esports World Cup 2026 (EWC), the world's largest esports event, set to return to Riyadh, according to a release.

2026-01-21T10:35:49.563639+00:00 IST

1st ODI: England announce playing XI against Sri Lanka

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) have announced the playing XI for the first ODI against Sri Lanka on Wednesday.

2026-01-21T10:15:39.109040+00:00 IST

Sri Lanka announce squad for ODI series against England

Sri Lanka on Wednesday unveiled a 17-member squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against England, set to begin on January 22 at the RPICS Stadium in Colombo.

2026-01-21T10:13:29.571528+00:00 IST

Varun Aaron points out key reasons for Suryakumar's lean patch

With 218 runs in 19 innings at a poor average of 13.62 and a strike rate of just 123.16 with no fifties last year, Surya heads into the new year with plenty of questions around his form, which has flown under the radar due to his excellent leadership as India has not dropped a series/tournament under his captaincy, including the Asia Cup.

2026-01-21T09:24:02.509865+00:00 IST

ICC Rankings: Mitchell topples Virat for number one spot

On the back of some impressive batting performances spanning from the Australia tour to the New Zealand ODIs at home put Virat at the top after over four years, but Mitchell, who registered back-to-back centuries to seal Kiwis' first-ever ODI series win in India and became the 'Player of the Series' with 352 runs in three matches, removed Virat from the top of the charts with two centuries he would cherish for a lifetime.

2026-01-21T08:55:55.491518+00:00 IST

ICC T20 WC Trophy reaches alma meters of Hardik, Ishan, Sanju

The Class of 26 is aiming to take the coveted silverware back to the alma maters of every member of the Indian cricket team, as they look to create history by retaining the ICC Men's T20 World Cup title on home soil. The endeavour seeks to carry the trophy to the institutions where the ambitions of these star players were first ignited, talent first noticed, and belief first built.

2026-01-21T08:47:04.192124+00:00 IST

Cricket

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Arshdeep Singh becomes India's top wicket-taker in T20WC history

In 19 matches since his debut in the 2022 T20 World Cup, Arshdeep has taken 35 wickets at an average of 14.25 and an economy rate of 7.33, with a four-fer to his name. Bumrah was previously the leading wicket-taker for India, with 33 scalps in 23 matches at an average of 14.00, with best figures of 3/7.

2026-02-26T18:18:27.975711+00:00 IST

Raza becomes first player to score 300 runs, take 100 wickets

The 39-year-old, who made his T20I debut in 2013, reached the milestone in his 132nd match. He now has 3,016 runs in 132 appearances (127 innings) at an average of 26.22 and a strike rate of over 136. His tally includes one century and 16 half-centuries. With the ball, Raza has picked up 104 wickets at an average of 23.94, including two four-wicket hauls and a five-wicket haul.

2026-02-26T18:01:09.279607+00:00 IST

India finally unleashes 'SKYBall' in T20WC; shatters records

Team India registered a fine 72-run win over Zimbabwe to keep themselves in contention for the semifinal spot in the T20 World Cup at home. After a humiliating 76-run loss to South Africa at Ahmedabad, Team India learnt from its mistakes with regard to tactics and their performance and responded with a memorable confidence-booster performance that will get the fans smiling.

2026-02-26T17:56:51.573906+00:00 IST

Tennis

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Senthil makes winning start in ITF World Tennis Tour J300

Coming into the season's first tournament, Senthil pocketed the opening set without fuss but faced some resistance from his Japanese rival before prevailing 6-3 6-4

2025-01-06T18:00:27.107993+00:00 IST

Senthil, Revathi to lead challenge in Delhi's first ITF WT J300

Apart from Senthil, who made a number of finals on the ITF junior circuit in season 2024, India's other top-5 players, Hitesh Chauhan (R3), Arnav Paparkar (R4), and Varun Verma (R5) -- have also secured their places in the main draw of the boys tournament

2025-01-05T09:41:19.677325+00:00 IST

A recap to major events in tennis that unfolded in 2024

A change of guard is underway in the world of tennis, as the era of legendary players slowly gives way to a new wave of talented youngsters. The sport is on the cusp of an exciting transformation, with the next generation of stars ready to take centre stage and forge their paths to greatness.

2025-01-01T12:50:48.803368+00:00 IST

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Brijinder Singh led IGU the only NSF for golf in India

A statement from IGU said, "Brijinder Singh-led team recognised by the Ministry of Sports and the International golf. The Federation is the only recognised NSF for golf in India. In light of recent developments and deliberate attempts made to create confusion and factionalism within the sport of golf, we would like to clarify that the Indian Golf Union (IGU) Governing Council, led by the current president, Brijinder Singh, is the only recognised National Sports Federation of golf in the country."

2026-01-19T12:41:03.561527+00:00 IST

Troy leads IIS, DoS's Coaches Development, Talent Id programme

In a further boost to the programme's Olympic pedigree, Dr Klaus Bartonietz, the renowned coach who guided iconic javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra to India's historic Olympic gold medal, will be involved in specialised sessions and the evaluation of emerging talent as part of the initiative's long-term athlete development framework. The on-ground programme will commence at the Arjuna Bhogeswar Baruah Sports Complex in Guwahati, where athletes and coaches will work under a panel of national and international experts, as per a press release.

2026-01-19T12:40:46.862141+00:00 IST

SPIRO SPATHIS Egypt Para Badminton Int'l: Bhagat, Kadam shine

Pramod Bhagat and Sukant Kadam delivered a commanding performance at the SPIRO SPATHIS Egypt Para Badminton International 2026, clinching double gold medals in singles and men's doubles to mark a dream start to the season ahead of next month's World Championships

2026-01-19T10:26:21.913227+00:00 IST

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Chhangte, Gurpreet determined to revive India's Asian Cup qualification bid

Indian national team duo Lallianzuala Chhangte and Gurpreet Singh Sandhu spoke about their preparations and shared their thoughts ahead of India's crucial double-header against Singapore in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers Final Round.

2025-10-06T04:18:05.476991+00:00 IST

Premier League: Erling Haaland's strike guides MCI to victory

Striker Erling Haaland's ninth-minute goal helped the Manchester City side to register a comfortable 1-0 win over Brentford in the ongoing Premier League 2025-26 season at the Gtech Community Stadium in West London on Sunday.

2025-10-06T03:33:51.199920+00:00 IST

Jamil names India’s 23-member squad for Asian Cup qualifiers

Singapore will host India at the National Stadium, Singapore, on October 9; the match will kick off at 17:00 IST, as per a press release from All India Football Federation (AIFF).

2025-10-05T17:42:48.281851+00:00 IST

Hockey

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A look at day six results of 1st Hockey India Masters Cup 2025

On Day 6 of the tournament, Hockey Association of Odisha and Hockey Punjab won their respective matches in the women's category, while Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu and Hockey Association of Odisha won their respective Quarter-Final games in the men's category, as per a press release from Hockey India.

2025-06-23T14:29:51.714321+00:00 IST

Hockey India celebrates 77th Olympic Day with member units

Through these activities, Hockey India aims to bring together people from diverse backgrounds and provide a platform to highlight the significance of fitness and sports--encouraging individuals to incorporate physical activity into their daily lives, regardless of age, gender, background, or community, as per a press release from Hockey India.

2025-06-23T11:42:10.287523+00:00 IST

Men's FIH Hockey Pro League: India end campaign with 4-3 win

It was goals by Sukhjeet Singh (21', 35'), Amit Rohidas (36') and Harmanpreet Singh (59') that ensured India's win, and ended their outing in eighth place, 14 points ahead of Ireland. For Belgium, Arthur de Sloover (8'), Thibeau Stockbroekx (34') and Hugo Labouchere (41') scored, as per a press release from Hockey India.

2025-06-22T17:07:11.944146+00:00 IST

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Tennis

Australian Open: Alcaraz moves to 3rd round, Gauff dominates

The world number one, Alcaraz, is yet to win the Australian Open, with the six-time Grand Slam champion having secured two quarterfinal finishes in the tournament. His bid for a maiden triumph received massive resistance from the world number 102 Yannick as he made him fight hard in the first set, pushing it to a tie-breaker. But the next two sets were much easier, showcasing the youngster's class.

2026-01-21T08:33:56.553967+00:00 IST

Cricket

Abhishek Bachchan keeps "fingers crossed" for India's T20 WC win

Abhishek spoke to ANI on the sidelines of the launch of the first three franchises of the European T20 Premier League (ETPL), a league which he has co-founded and will start in the summer of 2026. The first three franchises of the European T20 Premier League (ETPL) were announced on Wednesday in Sydney as Amsterdam, Edinburgh and Belfast. The league is officially sanctioned by the International Cricket Council (ICC), and the team owners were also announced during a press conference in Sydney, staged against the iconic backdrop of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge.

2026-01-21T08:33:30.768091+00:00 IST

Cricket

Delhi HC dismisses PIL seeking ban on Bangladesh from cricket

A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia expressed strong reservations about the maintainability of the petition, observing that the reliefs sought involved matters of foreign policy and international relations, which fall squarely within the domain of the executive.

2026-01-21T07:13:31.514019+00:00 IST

Cricket

NZ series golden chance for SKY to fix his pace troubles

Once capable of flooding the entire ground with what seemed to be an endless torrent of runs, Suryakumar could barely fill a bucket last year, scoring just 218 runs in 19 innings at a shockingly poor average of 13.62 and a strike rate of 123.16, befitting a batter trying to crack the short format code, not one of its biggest masters.

2026-01-21T07:06:35.818964+00:00 IST

Others

KCL continues trophy tour across Haryana in Hisar, Bhiwani

In Hisar, the arrival of the KCL trophy drew local fans, aspiring players and members of the sporting community, many of whom came to witness the trophy up close. The moment served as a reminder of the city's long-standing association with kabaddi, a sport nurtured through school competitions, local tournaments, and community participation over the years.

2026-01-21T06:43:00.885009+00:00 IST

Hockey

Mandeep's HIL 2025-26 title dream fuelled by wife Udita's success

While Udita has already etched her name into this season's history books, Mandeep believes her success has added fresh motivation rather than pressure.

2026-01-21T06:40:07.991561+00:00 IST

Cricket

T20 WC impasse: PCB writes to ICC in support of Bangladesh stance

As per ESPNCricinfo, it is understood that ICC has called for a board meeting on Wednesday to address Bangladesh's decision to have their matches relocated outside India because of "security and safety concerns". It could not, however, be ascertained if the PCB's email led to the Board meeting being called.

2026-01-21T06:31:10.003971+00:00 IST

Hockey

"Had nothing to lose": Soorma Hockey Club skipper Harmanpreet

In Match 26 of the Men's Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26 season at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Tuesday, Soorma Hockey Club delivered a stunning performance to beat league leaders Vedanta Kalinga Lancers 2-1. Playing in their final league match, the table-topping Lancers were unable to break down a resilient Soorma side, whose composure kept their slim playoff aspirations alive. Victor Wegnez was named Player of the Match for his magnificent work rate in both attack and defence.

2026-01-21T05:41:40.755919+00:00 IST

Cricket

"Lizelle, Shafali are destructive": DC skipper Jemimah after win

Poor powerplay batting by defending champions MI restricted them to just 154/5 in 20 overs. A fiery 63-run opening stand between Lizelle and Shafali and a fine half-century from Jemimah Rodrigues after a brief lean patch got DC their second win of the tournament, placing them at fourth spot in the points tally. MI's woes continue, as they have slipped to their third straight loss and overall fourth loss in the tournament, having won just two. It is their superior net-run-rate acting as a shield and keeping them at second place.

2026-01-21T04:50:47.271069+00:00 IST

Cricket

European T20 Premier League announces first three franchises

The league is officially sanctioned by the International Cricket Council (ICC), and the team owners were also announced during a press conference in Sydney, staged against the iconic backdrop of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge.

2026-01-21T04:19:04.370216+00:00 IST

Football

UEFA CL: Man City, PSG suffer losses; Arsenal, Real Madrid win

City suffered a shock loss to Bodo/Glimt, a Norwegian club, by 3-1, while PSG endured a 2-1 defeat to Sporting CP. However, Arsenal secured a brilliant 3-1 win over last year's UEFA Champions League finalists Inter Milan, while multi-time champions Real Madrid thrashed Monaco 6-1.

2026-01-21T03:57:41.884720+00:00 IST

Cricket

MI head coach Lisa admits team's powerplay batting not clicking

The defending champions continued their slump in the ongoing WPL edition. After starting off with a loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), MI did bounce back with a couple of wins, but after that it has been a downward slump, with two losses to UP Warriorz and a loss to DC on Tuesday.

2026-01-21T03:27:35.067086+00:00 IST

Cricket

ISPL: Padmesh Mhatre's 6-Ball 25* powers Delhi Superheroes

In a match defined by extreme individual performances, Delhi chased down the target of 88 in 8.3 overs, overcoming a spectacular bowling collapse triggered by Chennai captain Ankur Singh, as per a press release from ISPL.

2026-01-21T02:56:31.580889+00:00 IST

Cricket

"We were 20-30 runs short": MI's Harmanpreet after loss to DC

After losing their third consecutive matches in the ongoing Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026, Mumbai Indians captain Harmanpreet Kaur spoke about her side's under-par batting.

2026-01-20T18:27:04.763815+00:00 IST