Sports

Martin, Pathak, Singh to bring local, international flavour

Global pop superstar Ricky Martin, alongside iconic Indian performers Falguni Pathak and Sukhbir Singh, will headline a spectacular Closing Ceremony at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

2026-03-07T16:07:13.814594+00:00 IST

Suryakumar Yadav speaks on leading India in T20 WC final

India is looking to defend its title, while New Zealand aims to break its ICC title drought as they clash on Sunday in Ahmedabad at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

2026-03-07T15:58:01.932699+00:00 IST

"Important to bring Sanju": Suryakumar ahead of T20WC final

India captain Suryakumar Yadav praised the inclusion of Sanju Samson in the playing XI, saying it was a crucial decision that changed the course of games for the team.

2026-03-07T15:57:24.000114+00:00 IST

Jindal Panther beat V Polo 7–4.5 to seal semi-final spot

Jindal Panther delivered a commanding performance to defeat V Polo 7-4.5 in the Sunjay Kapur Memorial Cup, which is part of the ongoing Jindal Polo Spring Season, securing their place in the semi-finals of the tournament at the Jindal Polo Estate, Noida.

2026-03-07T15:56:43.267790+00:00 IST

Suryakumar Yadav credits Rohit, Gambhir ahead of T20 WC final

Speaking during the pre-match press conference, the Indian captain said that he had learned many things from Rohit Sharma, who won two ICC white-ball titles as a captain.

2026-03-07T15:52:23.741795+00:00 IST

Suryakumar Yadav responds to Santner's silence home crowd' remark

Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav on Saturday brushed off New Zealand's Mitchell Santner's comment about silencing the home crowd ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup final, calling it predictable.

2026-03-07T15:42:55.077199+00:00 IST

Suryakumar Yadav expresses strong support for Varun Chakravarthy

Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav backed India's mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy and expressed strong support for him ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 final against New Zealand, on Sunday, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

2026-03-07T15:17:01.045311+00:00 IST

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Maharashtra CM Fadnavis felicitates T20WC winners Surya, Dub

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday felicitated Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube, members of the World Cup-winning India national cricket team, at his residence in Mumbai following India's triumphant campaign in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

2026-03-11T02:45:30.168386+00:00 IST

Zimbabwe's Ndhlovu ruled out of 3rd ODI against New Zealand

Zimbabwe batter Kelis Ndhlovu has been ruled out of the third and final ODI against New Zealand after suffering a concussion during the second match of the series in Dunedin on Sunday.

2026-03-10T14:05:20.755421+00:00 IST

"Politicising the players": Harbhajan criticises Kirti Azad

Former Indian cricketer and Rajya Sabha MP, Harbhajan Singh, criticised Trinamool Congress MP and 1983 Cricket World Cup winning team member Kirti Azad for questioning the Indian team leadership group of skipper Suryakumar Yadav, head coach Gautam Gambhir and International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah for taking the T20 World Cup 2026 trophy to a temple following the team's win on Sunday in Amhedabad.

2026-03-10T12:56:01.988723+00:00 IST

Tennis

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Mumbai Open: Sanwangkaew, Jeanjean cruise to next round

The opening day of the main draw served up a series of well-contested matches at the Mumbai Open 125K Series, held at the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) on Monday. Mananchaya Sanwangkaew, Leolia Jeanjean, Mai Hontama, Misaki Matsuda, Miho Kuramochi and Mei Yamaguchi, all progressed to the next round with notable wins.

2026-02-02T18:22:41.841155+00:00 IST

"God knows what happens tomorrow": Novak Djokovic's cryptic response after loss in Australian Open final

Djokovic admitted he did not expect to reach another Grand Slam closing ceremony and thanked the fans for motivating him and pushing him forward over the past few weeks.

2026-02-01T17:14:45.920048+00:00 IST

“I chased this moment”: Alcaraz after winning maiden AO

After defeating Novak Djokovic to clinch his maiden Australian Open title on Sunday, Carlos Alcaraz said winning the Australian Open was the result of years of hard work and emotional struggles, as per the ATP website.

2026-02-01T14:37:21.471777+00:00 IST

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ISL: East Bengal, FC Goa play out a goalless draw

The Gaurs are provisionally third in the table with eight points from four matches, while The Red and Gold Brigade are a place below with seven points from four matches. Miguel Ferreira was adjudged the Player of the match, as per an ISL press release.

2026-03-05T15:21:55.680504+00:00 IST

Mandaviya unveils logo of “Cycling League of India”

The Minister added that the initiative builds on the momentum created by recent professional cycling events in the country and will inspire young Indians to take up the sport.

2026-03-05T14:00:36.002049+00:00 IST

All England Open 2026: Lakshya Sen reaches quarterfinals

The 24-year-old Indian, who has upset top seed and defending champion Shi Yu Qi in the opening round, prevailed over NG 21-19, 21-23, 21-10 in an hour and 21 minutes, as per a press release from the Badminton Association of India (BAI).

2026-03-05T13:35:46.315164+00:00 IST

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ISL: FC Goa aim to build winning momentum vs SC Delhi

FC Goa stuttered to a 1-1 draw against ISL debutants Inter Kashi, before they defeated Mohammedan Sporting 2-0 in Kolkata. On the other hand, SC Delhi started their season with a 0-2 loss to Bengaluru FC, and went down 1-4 to East Bengal after taking the lead in their second match.

2026-02-25T17:47:35.861520+00:00 IST

"You feel half ignorant": Messi reveals one life regret

Argentina's FIFA World Cup-winning legend Lionel Messi opened up about his regret of not learning English as a student, saying it makes him feel "half-ignorant" while interacting with prominent personalities worldwide.

2026-02-25T17:26:24.829985+00:00 IST

AFC Women's Asia Cup: Sangita speaks on team's FIFA WC aim

At the very start of last year's qualifying campaign, while the immediate objective for the India women's national team was to reach the Asian Cup, Sangita's focus stretched one step further. For her, the Asian Cup was never the destination. It was the gateway to the FIFA Women's World Cup. The Asian Cup, hosted by Australia, will start from March 1 this year and will go on till March 21.

2026-02-25T13:05:45.213259+00:00 IST

Hockey

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HIL title is reflection of habits built over weeks: Jay Stacy

Vedanta Kalinga Lancers clinched the Men's Hockey India League 2025-26 title with a 3-2 victory over Ranchi Royals in the Final at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium here on Monday

2026-01-27T13:14:46.739287+00:00 IST

Vedanta captain Arthur Van Doren credits Hero HIL title victory

Vedanta Kalinga Lancers were crowned Hero Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26 champions following a thrilling 3-2 victory over the Ranchi Royals at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Monday, according to a release.

2026-01-27T10:26:56.404895+00:00 IST

"A deserved win": Vedanta Kalinga Lancers' Alexander Hendrickx

Vedanta Kalinga Lancers defeated Ranchi Royals 3-2 in a thrilling Final to claim the HIL title in front of home fans at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Monday.

2026-01-27T03:27:15.966217+00:00 IST

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Cricket

"We just need to stay confident, not overconfident": Amit Mishra responds to Kiwi 'heartbreak' talk ahead of T20 World Cup Final

Former India spinner Amit Mishra on Saturday downplayed New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner's comment about "breaking some hearts" by winning the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 final, saying the defending champions will stay focused on their strengths, ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 final on Sunday.

2026-03-07T15:15:57.787144+00:00 IST

Cricket

Amit Mishra backs same XI, names X-factors for T20 WC final

Former India cricketer Amit Mishra suggested that the Men in Blue should stick with their winning combination for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 final against New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

2026-03-07T14:56:35.013638+00:00 IST

Cricket

Annabel Sutherland shines with 100 as Australia dominates India

Annabel Sutherland continued to produce heroics on the WACA ground after an imperious century was followed by superb bowling under lights as Australia restricted India to 105/6 at stumps on Day 2 of the Only Test in Perth on Saturday.

2026-03-07T14:15:14.712139+00:00 IST

Tennis

Adkar and Raina set up all-Indian singles final

India's Vaishnavi Adkar and Ankita Raina set up an all-Indian singles final at the ITF W35 Kalaburagi after winning their respective semifinals on Saturday, before later joining forces to capture the women's doubles title.

2026-03-07T13:33:29.049252+00:00 IST

Cricket

Bosch ruled out of NZ T20I series, Wiaan Mulder named replacement

South Africa's allrounder Eathan Bosch has been ruled out of the upcoming five-match T20I series in New Zealand due to a hamstring injury. Wiaan Mulder has been named as his replacement in the 15-man squad for the series, which starts on March 15.

2026-03-07T12:31:06.471694+00:00 IST

Others

India clinch bronze at BNP Paribas Wheelchair Team Cup Qualifiers

The Indian men's team clinched their maiden bronze medal by registering a 3-0 victory over Chinese Taipei at the BNP Paribas Wheelchair World Team Cup Asia Qualification Event 2026 held in Colombo from March 2 to March 6.

2026-03-07T12:16:20.328525+00:00 IST

Cricket

England, South Africa, West Indies to leave on weekend

England, South Africa, and West Indies cricket teams are set to leave India this weekend on International Cricket Council (ICC) arranged charter flights due to West Asia's ongoing military conflict disrupting air travel.

2026-03-07T11:38:10.942508+00:00 IST

Cricket

T20 World Cup 2026 sets new global streaming record

JioHotstar recorded an unprecedented 65.2 million peak concurrent viewers during the high-stakes encounter, setting a new world record for the highest concurrency ever achieved for a live event across any digital platform in the world.

2026-03-07T10:54:45.239138+00:00 IST

Tennis

Bopanna academy marks 10 years with launch MOS Program

The academy is proud to announce the launch of the Motilal Oswal Foundation Advantage Program, a landmark partnership aimed at supporting India's next wave of elite tennis players.

2026-03-07T10:28:39.497928+00:00 IST

Others

From India to Italy, women lead global movement to spread Olympic

At present, 120 anganwadis involved in the programme are run entirely by women, who have together conducted more than 1,200 OVEP sessions. The initiative has strengthened the role of anganwadi workers as educators and community leaders by equipping them with tools to teach values such as fairness, teamwork and respect through sport-based activities.

2026-03-07T10:18:53.931819+00:00 IST

Cricket

Annabel Sutherland becomes first woman to hit Test tons

The 24-year-old all-rounder came to bat at number five and added 128 runs for the fourth wicket with Ellyse Perry (76) and then went on to add 54 runs for the fifth wicket with Beth Mooney.

2026-03-07T09:48:20.651628+00:00 IST

Cricket

”There is lot of pressure on India to win at home”: Santner

The New Zealand skipper added that his team is looking forward to the big contest and understands the magnitude of a World Cup final.

2026-03-07T09:09:38.556299+00:00 IST

Hockey

FIH WC qualifiers: Indian women’s team aim to seal WC berth

The tournament format divides the field into two pools of four teams, with the top two teams from each pool progressing to the semifinals. The winners of both semifinals, and the Bronze medal match, will secure automatic qualification for the World Cup. Additionally, the highest world-ranked team finishing fourth in Hyderabad will also earn a place at the tournament.

2026-03-07T08:12:16.500788+00:00 IST

Cricket

Ellyse Perry crosses 1000-run mark, becomes leading run-scorer

Perry also became the second woman cricketer from Australia to score 100-plus runs in Test cricket during her 76-run knock in the first innings of the match.

2026-03-07T07:56:40.597606+00:00 IST