Sports

KCL trophy tour begins in Rindhana, reaches Panipat and Karnal

The journey of the Kabaddi Champions League (KCL) Trophy Tour began on 16th January 2025, in the soul of the sport, truly lives, Rindhana, according to a release.

2026-01-18T15:51:22.502954+00:00 IST

3rd ODI: Kohli slams 85th international ton and 54th in ODIs

Indian stalwart Virat Kohli slammed his 85th international century and 54th record-extending century in ODI cricket during the third and final ODI against New Zealand at the Holkarf Cricket Stadium on Sunday.

2026-01-18T15:44:49.273677+00:00 IST

Rohit Sharma becomes sixth Indian to play 100 ODIs at home

Veteran Indian opener Rohit Sharma became the sixth Indian to play 100 ODI matches at home. Sharma achieved this milestone during the third and final ODI against New Zealand at the Holkar Cricket Stadium on Sunday.

2026-01-18T15:43:22.828128+00:00 IST

HIL: Late surge seals 3–2 comeback win for Shrachi Bengal Tigers

Dilraj Singh (4') and Tomas Domene (31') put the Pipers ahead, but the Tigers roared back with goals from Jugraj Singh (45'), Abhishek (45') and Affan Yousuf (48'). The triumph keeps the Tigers in the fray with a narrow hope of a top-four finish and a potential bid for the title, as per a press release from Hockey India.

2026-01-18T15:25:24.812550+00:00 IST

Shreevats feels Indore match could be Jadeja's last ODI at home

Jadeja bowled a spell of 0/41 in six overs, continuing his poor outing in the series, where he has scored just 31 runs in two innings, with his best score of 27 coming in 44 balls at a strike rate of over 61. He has also been wicketless this whole series and leaked runs at an economy rate of 6.22, 5.50 and 6.80 respectively.

2026-01-18T14:39:54.657922+00:00 IST

Tadu and Yeshi crowned champions at Mumbai Marathon 2026

With today's win, the Ethiopians took both men's and women's titles together in Mumbai for the seventh time.

2026-01-18T14:39:06.826919+00:00 IST

AO: Alcaraz, Bublik and Zverev move to second round

World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz defeated AdamWalton in a three-game set to move to the second round of the ongoing Australian Open 2026 event on Sunday.

2026-01-18T13:55:41.268547+00:00 IST

Cricket

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South Africa win toss, choose to bowl first against West Indies

South Africa captain Aiden Markram won the toss and opted to bowl first against two-time champions West Indies in both teams' second Super 8s clash at the T20 World Cup 2026, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Thursday.

2026-02-26T09:17:13.480558+00:00 IST

T20 WC: Kumble cautions India against “taking Zimbabwe lightly”

Former India captain Anil Kumble has cautioned India not to "take Zimbabwe lightly" ahead of their upcoming Super 8s fixture of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup on Thursday, stressing that the Men in Blue need to play their natural and aggressive brand of cricket

2026-02-26T08:57:17.135552+00:00 IST

Shanaka laments “outside negativity” around Sri Lanka cricket

Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka has expressed concern over what he termed as "outside negativity" surrounding cricket in the country following their loss to New Zealand by 61 runs in the Super 8s of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026 on Wednesday, resulting in elimination from the tournament.

2026-02-26T08:22:28.819880+00:00 IST

Tennis

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Davis Cup: Nadal bids emotional farewell to tennis with a defeat

The professional tennis journey of 22-time Grand Slam champion Nadal came to an end with a straight-set loss to Netherlands' Botic van de Zandschulp by 6-4, 6-4 in the opening encounter of Spain's quarterfinal match against the Netherlands in the Davis Cup on Wednesday morning.

2024-11-20T02:43:40.417458+00:00 IST

Nadal set for home farewell after Davis Cup clash against Dutch

The 22-time Grand Slam champion and an Olympic gold medalist, Nadal has been one of the poster boys of the sport along with other two stars of the 'Big Three', Swiss legend Roger Federer and ace Serbian and Olympic gold medalist Novak Djokovic since last two decades.

2024-11-19T08:21:15.154989+00:00 IST

Sinner defeats Taylor in ATP Finals to make history

Jannik Sinner made history in the ATP Finals by becoming the first Italian champion in the tournament's 55-year history following his comprehensive victory over Taylor Fritz.

2024-11-18T03:55:38.677672+00:00 IST

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SAI invites applications for 323 Assistant Coaches

The Sports Authority of India (SAI), an autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MYAS), registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, on Friday invited applications from eligible Indian citizens for filling up 323 Assistant Coach vacancies in 26 disciplines.

2026-01-17T07:36:09.080551+00:00 IST

Aviation Premier League announces Season 2

Following the success of its inaugural edition, held in association with the Mumbai Cricket Association, APL Season 2 promises to bring together the worlds of cricket and aviation in a high-octane sporting spectacle. The tournament will feature 10 new competitive teams representing leading names in the aviation ecosystem.

2026-01-17T06:55:28.902702+00:00 IST

Abhishek Dalhor's five-fer seals 27-run victory for Majhi Mumbai

Defending champions Majhi Mumbai secured a commanding 27-run victory over the Ahmedabad Lions, followed by a powerhouse display from the Tiigers of Kolkata, who dismantled Srinagar Ke Veer by a massive 84-run margin, as per a release from ISPL.

2026-01-17T04:52:21.477569+00:00 IST

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India take on Australia in second AFC Futsal Asian Cup qualifier

India will face Australia in the second Group A qualifier on Monday, at the Qushaian Al Mutairi Hall in Ardiya at 18:30 IST. The match will be streamed live on the 51 Kuwait app and 51.com.kw

2025-09-21T14:19:52.578448+00:00 IST

"Our full focus is on AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers":Khalid Jamil

"The CAFA Nations Cup was a great platform where our boys showed character, and now our full focus is on the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers against Singapore," Jamil said in a press conference, as quoted from the official website of ISL.

2025-09-21T03:11:25.557829+00:00 IST

India lose lead and match against Kuwait in Asian Cup Qualifiers

India put on a spirited display but ultimately fell short against hosts Kuwait, losing 1-4 in their first Group A encounter of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers at the Qushaian Al-Mutairi Hall in Ardiya. The teams went into half-time with Kuwait holding a narrow 2-1 lead, as per the official website of the All India Football Federation (AIFF).

2025-09-21T02:39:23.646696+00:00 IST

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Indian Women's Hockey team gears up for crucial FIH Pro League

Currently ranked 6th with 9 points, the team will play Australia on June 14 and 15, and Argentina on June 17 and 18, at London's Lee Valley Hockey & Tennis Centre.

2025-06-13T11:05:51.850311+00:00 IST

India junior women's team secure third win on trot

The Indian junior women's hockey team won their third consecutive game in the tour of Europe as they defeated Belgium 3-2 at the Hockey Centre of Excellence, Wilrijkse Plein in Antwerp, Belgium.

2025-06-13T08:16:04.995148+00:00 IST

India go down 1-2 against Argentina in FIH Hockey Pro League

According to a release from Hockey India, Jugraj Singh (4') netted a goal for the Indian team, while for Argentina, Tomas Domene (9', 49') scored a brace.

2025-06-12T17:08:23.248495+00:00 IST

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Australian Open: World number one Sabalenka starts off with win

Sabalenka, a two-time Australian Open champion in 2023 and 2024, beat Tiantsoa by 6-4, 6-1 victory at Rod Laver Arena. The win did not come easy for the four-time Grand Slam champion, being level at 4-4 in the first set at one point. However, Sabalenka's experience and stature was simply too much, cruising to an easy second set win and sealing the match.

2026-01-18T13:48:35.668911+00:00 IST

Others

An Se, Lin crowned women’s and men’s singles champions

Defending Champion An Se Young once again underlined her supremacy with a clinical demolition of China's Wang Zhi Yi in the women's singles final, according to a release.

2026-01-18T13:41:29.262035+00:00 IST

Cricket

Mitchell continues historic run against India in ODIs for NZ

During the third and final ODI of the series, a high-stakes match, Mitchell and Phillips joined forces with the Kiwis being 58/3 and accumulated 219 runs in their fourth wicket partnership. It is just behind Tom Latham and Kane Williamson's 221-run stand against India at Auckland back in 2022.

2026-01-18T13:18:11.966451+00:00 IST

Others

Pune Grand Tour: World’s top cyclists compete in LA28 qualifier

The inclusion of the Pune Grand Tour, sponsored by Bajaj, in the UCI calendar comes at a time when Asia is emerging as a key growth market for professional cycling. With increasing investment in infrastructure, talent development, and international competition exposure, India's entry into elite-stage racing signals a long-term vision for the professionalisation of the sport in the country.

2026-01-18T13:08:07.393557+00:00 IST

Cricket

BBL: Sydney Sixers beat Brisbane Heat by five wickets

A brilliant half-century from Steve Smith and Sam Curran and a fantastic four-wicket haul by ace speedster Mitchell Starc have helped the Sydney Sixers secure a five-wicket win against the Brisbane Heat in the 40th match of the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 season on Sunday.

2026-01-18T12:55:54.327275+00:00 IST

Cricket

Mokhade becomes third batter to score 800-plus runs in single VHT

Mokhade achieved this accomplishment during his side's VHT final against Saurashtra in Bengaluru, scoring 33 in 45 balls, with four boundaries at a strike rate of over 73.

2026-01-18T12:44:03.927355+00:00 IST

Cricket

3rd ODI: Centuries from Mitchell and Phillips guide NZ to 337/8

A fantastic century from Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips has guided New Zealand to post a challenging target of 338 runs against India in the third and final ODI at the Holkar Cricket Stadium on Sunday.

2026-01-18T12:11:37.340053+00:00 IST

Cricket

Gujarat Titans COO speaks on third edition of 'Junior Titans'

Arvinder was speaking to ANI ahead of the rolling out of the third edition of the 'Junior Titans' programme. The programme started on Friday. It is a grassroots initiative aimed at encouraging children under 14 to engage in outdoor sports and physical activity, with the opening leg held in Surendranagar.

2026-01-18T11:51:23.570069+00:00 IST

Cricket

"Death bowling is...": Karthik on India's concern ahead of T20 WC

Team India will be starting their campaign against the USA on February 7 and have been placed in Group A alongside Pakistan, Namibia, the Netherlands and the USA. So far in their matches leading up to the tournament, India has heavily relied on the magic of their spinners, Varun Chakravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel. Only one pacer, Arshdeep Singh is amongst India's top five bowlers since their T20 World Cup win in 2024.

2026-01-18T11:33:25.024089+00:00 IST

Cricket

Ex-cricketer slams Ryan for "terrible remarks" on Rohit, Nitish

Following India's defeat to New Zealand in the second ODI at Rajkot, Doeschate had said that Rohit, who has scored 26 and 24 in both ODIs so far after a Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) stint with Mumbai in December in which he scored 155* and 0, "had not been as fluent as he has been" on a tough wicket and had also said that Nitish, who had scored 20 and bowled two overs for 13 runs gets opportunities, but "often ended up not doing a heck of a lot".

2026-01-18T10:53:31.210135+00:00 IST

Others

Fit India Sundays on Cycle unites citizens in 57th edition

Together, the initiative, launched in December 2024, once again encompassed the length and breadth of the nation with widespread participation.

2026-01-18T10:04:17.594680+00:00 IST

Cricket

ISPL invites bids for co-ownership of Srinagar Ke Veer

The Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) has opened bids for the co-ownership of Srinagar Ke Veer, the franchise owned by Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar, offering investors and corporates an opportunity to partner with one of India's fastest-growing cricket leagues.

2026-01-18T09:42:20.326869+00:00 IST

Cricket

U19 CWC: Sri Lanka storms to top of Group A

Sri Lanka sits atop Group A at the ICC Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup after a dominant, record-breaking display against Japan in Namibia.

2026-01-18T09:10:03.827813+00:00 IST

Cricket

Ayush Badoni speaks on his maiden call-up in Indian team

Badoni received his maiden call-up to the Indian cricket team as bowling all-rounder Washington Sundar was ruled out of the ongoing India vs New Zealand ODI series due to an injury.

2026-01-18T08:09:07.263721+00:00 IST