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3rd ODI: India wins toss, opts to field agianst New Zealand

The third ODI between India and New Zealand will be the series decider as the visitors denied the Men in Blue the opportunity to gain an unassailable lead in the second match of the three-match series at Rajkot.

2026-01-18T07:45:44.799986+00:00 IST

Pandey flags off Kolkata Police 'Safe Drive Save Life' Marathon

"Safe Drive Save Life" is a road safety slogan and campaign launched by the West Bengal government and organised by Kolkata Police to promote responsible driving, reduce accidents, and prevent fatalities by encouraging adherence to traffic rules, avoiding distractions, and wearing seatbelts or helmets.

2026-01-18T07:07:19.178196+00:00 IST

BCB on no customary handshake at toss in India vs Bangladesh U19

Indian captain Ayush Mhatre came for the toss, and the Bangladesh team was represented by its vice-captain Zawad Abrar. India was playing its second match of the ICC Under-19 World Cup, while Bangladesh was playing its first.

2026-01-18T06:22:26.910826+00:00 IST

Mumbai Stars crowned champions of Women’s Deaf Premier League

The tournament finale between Mumbai Stars and Delhi Bulls delivered an electrifying contest for the ages. Maintaining an impeccable winning streak throughout the league stages, Mumbai Stars took to the crease first and posted a competitive total of 60/2.

2026-01-18T05:54:50.461175+00:00 IST

Karnataka Home Ministry gives green flag to M Chinnaswamy Stadium

Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara on Sunday ended months of uncertainty, giving the green light for international and Indian Premier League (IPL) matches to be held at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, subject to certain conditions.

2026-01-18T05:18:44.361484+00:00 IST

Mhatre praises Suryavanshi after vital knock at U19 World Cup

Ayush Mhatre-led India registered a thrilling 18-run win over Bangladesh after the second innings was reduced to 29 overs due to rain in the seventh match of the ongoing ICC U19 World Cup 2026 on Saturday. With this win, India registered their second consecutive win in the ongoing tournament.

2026-01-18T03:55:07.231722+00:00 IST

Diti Kanungo’s four goals help India outplay Nepal

The Indian women's futsal team triumphed 8-1 against Nepal in the SAFF Women's Futsal Championship 2026 at the Nonthaburi Stadium in Thailand, on Saturday.

2026-01-18T03:07:52.941665+00:00 IST

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“She is fit and fine": Deepti on Harmanpreet’s injury

Indian Women's cricket team all-rounder Deepti Sharma provided an update on skipper Harmanpreet Kaur's fitness, saying, "she is fit and fine" ahead of the second ODI of the series against Australia Women, set to be played on Friday at Hobart's Bellerive Oval.

2026-02-26T07:31:46.710882+00:00 IST

T20 WC: Jasprit Bumrah three shy of 500 international wickets

In the must-win T20 World Cup match against Zimbabwe at Chennai, 'Jassi Bhai', as he is known lovingly, could be a game-changer for Team India with his four over quota. Bumrah's 24 balls could go a long way in deciding India's future in this tournament after the Men in Blue ran into trouble with a 76-run loss to South Africa in Super Eight stage opener, sending their net-run-rate in minus.

2026-02-26T07:20:44.315733+00:00 IST

T20WC: Will India once again succumb to "slower ball trap"?

While a billion of hearts will be rooting for Proteas to continue their unbeaten run against West Indies, Men in Blue would also need to do their bit of homework against this tactical trap before taking to the Chepauk field for the match.

2026-02-26T06:58:39.148830+00:00 IST

Tennis

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TPL Race to Gold Master: Pranay Sharma wins in U14 Boys category

Pranay Sharma emerged as the winner in the Under 14 Boys category, getting the better of Bhavik Mittal in the finals, clinching a closely contested game with a scoreline of 13-12

2024-11-16T18:06:39.860809+00:00 IST

ATP Finals: Alcaraz continues trophy hunt with win over Rublev

Alcaraz went past Rublev by 6-3, 7-6(8) on Wednesday afternoon at Inalpi Arena in an impressive 96-minute match. After his defeat in the opening match during which he struggled with a stomach issue, Alcaraz was back to his best physically.

2024-11-13T18:24:27.965081+00:00 IST

ATP Finals: Bopanna-Ebden suffer second defeat on trot

Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden's hopes of reaching the ATP Finals 2024 doubles semi-finals were dimmed after the duo suffered a loss in their second match of the Bob Bryan Group on Wednesday.

2024-11-13T17:27:39.477364+00:00 IST

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India Open: Lakshya Sen goes down in QFs, Indian challenge ends

Sen won the opening game against Lin but then struggled from the faster side of the court to go down 17-21, 21-13, 21-18 in the men's singles quarterfinals, as per a press release from BAI.

2026-01-16T16:48:48.995813+00:00 IST

Indian Open: Mia calls tournament conditions "unprofessional"

Danish shuttler Mia Blitchfeldt, who had earlier criticised the playing conditions in New Delhi at the ongoing Indian Open tournament, shared a post on her Instagram handle revisiting her criticism.

2026-01-16T15:43:20.544052+00:00 IST

PGT 2026: Indian riders gear up for Olympic pathway challenge

With just 72 hours to go until the start of India's inaugural UCI 2.2 Continental Cycling Road Race - the Pune Grand Tour 2026, Indian riders are ready to embrace the experience, learning, and take up the challenge that brings them to the brink of breaking into the international circuit.

2026-01-16T15:03:16.022625+00:00 IST

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AIFF President praises Khalid Jamil following CAFA success

Senior men's national team head coach Khalid Jamil, senior women's national team head coach Crispin Chettri, U23 men's head coach Naushad Moosa, and U20 and U17 women's head coach Joakim Alexandersson provided detailed insights into their teams' preparations, strategies, and upcoming challenges.

2025-09-20T03:34:10.092908+00:00 IST

Rashford credits head coach Flick for making him better player

Marcus Rashford thanked Barcelona and head coach Hansi Flick for helping him transform into a better player after enduring a torrid run with his parent club, Manchester United, in the Premier League.

2025-09-19T14:06:46.164238+00:00 IST

India look to build on winning start in SAFF U17 C’ship

The India U17 team are set for their second Group B match of the SAFF U17 Championship 2025 at the Racecourse International Stadium in Colombo on Friday, as they take on Bhutan, as per the official website of the All India Football Association (AIFF).

2025-09-19T02:28:59.563896+00:00 IST

Hockey

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Hockey India announces 24-member Indian Junior Men’s squad

Hockey India on Tuesday announced the Indian Junior Men's Hockey Team for the upcoming 4 Nations Tournament, scheduled to be held in Berlin, Germany from 21st to 25th June. The prestigious competition will feature four strong contenders -- India, Spain, Australia, and hosts Germany, according to a release from Hockey India.

2025-06-10T11:31:43.690797+00:00 IST

India team raring to go against Argentina in FIH Hockey League

The Indian men's hockey team has not had the best start to the European leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 (Men). While the narrow defeats against the Netherlands are now in the past, the team is now preparing for its next challenge against Argentina in Amsterdam.

2025-06-10T08:07:59.545569+00:00 IST

India go down 2-3 against Netherlands

Abhishek (20') and Jugraj Singh (54') netted a goal each for India, while Thijs van Dam (24'), Tjep Hoedemakers (33'), and Jip Janssen (57') were the goalscorers for the Netherlands.

2025-06-09T17:02:56.248393+00:00 IST

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Cricket

SA20: Three teams still in hunt for playoffs spot

SA20 delivered an incredible set of results on Saturday, leaving three teams still in contention for the final Season 4 Playoffs berth.

2026-01-18T02:40:49.017161+00:00 IST

Others

High-performance camp for Athletes launched in Guwahati

The camps were inaugurated in the presence of Kausar J. Hilaly, Secretary, Sports and Youth Welfare, Government of Assam

2026-01-17T20:22:56.225691+00:00 IST

Cricket

RCB continue winning streak in WPL 2026, defeat DC by 8 wickets

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) extended their unbeaten run to four matches with a dominant eight-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai in the 11th fixture of the ongoing Women's Premier League (WPL) match.

2026-01-17T20:21:29.619929+00:00 IST

Cricket

Mandhana praises RCB’s bowling unit after 8-wicket win over DC

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Women skipper Smriti Mandhana praised the team's bowling unit after a dominant win against Delhi Capitals in the 11th match of the ongoing Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 season on Saturday.

2026-01-17T20:20:36.747156+00:00 IST

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India Open 2026: Jonatan Christie to ace Lin Chun-Yi in final

Jonatan Christie will face Chinese Taipei's Lin Chun-Yi in the final. Lin converted the fourth match point in the decider to beat Canada's Victor Lai 21-9, 6-21, 22-20 in one hour and one minute, according to a release.

2026-01-17T18:42:11.615456+00:00 IST

Cricket

ISPL: Hat-trick of wins makes Chennai Singams table toppers

Chennai Singams defeated Majhi Mumbai by 24 runs, kudos to Mohammed Nadeem's heroics (23 runs from 15 balls), good finish by Sarfraz Khan (17 runs from 11 balls) and Rajesh Sorte's 3/23 (2 overs).

2026-01-17T18:41:29.716944+00:00 IST

Hockey

Dominant Vedanta Kalinga Lancers beat SG Pipers 6-1

Table-toppers Vedanta Kalinga Lancers opened the Bhubaneshwar leg of the Men's Hero Hockey India League (HIL) with a commanding 6-1 victory over SG Pipers,

2026-01-17T17:45:07.232539+00:00 IST

Others

Bihar triumph over Maharashtra in final; Odisha clinch bronze

The 10th Sub-Junior National Rugby Sevens Championship concluded at the Kalinga Stadium on Saturday with a thrilling final day of knockout action, showcasing India's top Under-15 girls' rugby talent, according to a release.

2026-01-17T17:25:59.678463+00:00 IST

Cricket

Aiden Markram ton helps DSG keep playoffs hopes alive

Aiden Markram blazed the second SA20 century of his career to keep Durban's Super Giants' season alive.

2026-01-17T17:20:38.503544+00:00 IST

Others

Vijender Singh appointed to Asian Boxing Council

Indian boxing icon Vijender Singh has been appointed as a member of the Asian Boxing Council (ABC), marking a milestone in his journey from elite athlete to global sports administrator.

2026-01-17T17:19:54.078143+00:00 IST

Cricket

India Women's squads for ODI, T20I series against Australia named

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have named the India Women's squads for their tour of Australia in February-March. Batter Bharti Fulmali gets a maiden India call-up as she has been included in the T20I squad for the Women in Blue.

2026-01-17T17:16:12.847519+00:00 IST

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Bajrang Punia, Sangeeta Phogat join Orka Wrestling League

Olympic medalist Bajrang Punia and international wrestler Sangeeta Phogat have formally confirmed their involvement with the Orka Wrestling League (OWL), an international professional wrestling league being developed under the Orka Sports platform. The league is expected to launch in November 2026, according to a press release.

2026-01-17T17:04:15.701836+00:00 IST

Cricket

Malhotra's four-wicket haul helps India secure close win

The Ayush Mhatre-led India registered a thrilling 18-run win over Bangladesh after the second innings was reduced to 29 overs due to rain in the seventh match of the ongoing ICC U19 World Cup 2026 on Saturday.

2026-01-17T17:02:12.497947+00:00 IST

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India Open 2026: Jonatan Christie beats Loh Kean Yew

Indonesia's Jonatan Christie mixed his tactics and kept his nerves in key situations to beat former world champion Loh Kean Yew of Singapore in the men's singles semifinals of India Open 2026.

2026-01-17T17:00:20.904725+00:00 IST