Sports

Gujarat Giants set sights on strong WPL 2026 push

With the fourth season of the Women's Premier League (WPL) starting on January 9, the Gujarat Giants are heading into WPL 2026 with renewed confidence and clear intent. After a breakthrough playoff run last year, the Adani Sportsline-owned franchise is now focused on consistency and taking the next competitive leap

2026-01-06T10:36:35.103650+00:00 IST

"I do enjoy my left-handed batting training": Glenn Phillips

"I do enjoy my left-handed batting training," Phillips said, as quoted from ESPNcricinfo.

2026-01-06T10:30:47.041907+00:00 IST

BMW Golf Cup 2026 returns with its biggest-ever amateur

BMW Group India on Tuesday announced the schedule for the 16th edition of the BMW Golf Cup 2026, marking the return of the country's premier amateur golf tournament.

2026-01-06T10:08:02.707485+00:00 IST

Gujarat Giants look ahead to WPL 2026 with faith and focus

As the countdown to the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 begins, the Gujarat Giants are blending preparation with perspective. On Monday, the Adani Sportsline-owned franchise visited the Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai to seek blessings ahead of the new season, which gets underway on January 9 in Navi Mumbai

2026-01-06T09:42:46.100088+00:00 IST

Kaur advances, Sharma concedes top bowling spot to Sutherland

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur has moved up two spots to 13th position in the ICC Women's T20I Batting Rankings after her match-winning knock in the fifth and final T20I of their home series against Sri Lanka in Thiruvananthapuram even as Deepti Sharma has lost the top spot in the bowling rankings

2026-01-06T09:18:28.188836+00:00 IST

Aman's double century, Iyer's 82 highlight VHT

A magnificent double century for Hyderabad's Aman Rao, followed by Shreyas Iyer's fantastic 82-run knock for Mumbai after his comeback from injury, are the highlights so far in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 tournament on Tuesday.

2026-01-06T09:12:16.584417+00:00 IST

Anandi Marketing acquires Legends League Cricket franchise

Legends League Cricket (LLC), the premier global cricket league featuring legendary cricketers from across generations, today announced that Anandi Marketing, a diversified business group headquartered in Bellary, has acquired the franchise previously based in Hyderabad. The team will now compete under the new identity of Mumbai Spartans from the upcoming season

2026-01-06T08:56:00.928851+00:00 IST

Cricket

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T20WC: Clinical SA start Super 8 stage with 76 run win over India

After electing to bat first, SA was reduced to 13/2. But knocks from David Miller (63 in 35 balls, with seven fours and three sixes), Dewald Brevis (45 in 29 balls, with three fours and sixes) each and a cameo from Tristan Stubbs (44* in 28 balls, with a four and three sixes) took SA to 187/7 in 20 overs, with Jasprit Bumrah being the top wicket-taker for India with 3/15 in four overs. India faced a top-order collapse from which could never recover, with Shivam Dube (42 in 37 balls, with a four and three sixes) being the only one to cross the 20-run mark as Jansen (4/22) and Maharaj (3/24) sent India's net-run-rate into negatives, leaving them in need of massive wins over their next opponents, Zimbabwe and West Indies.

2026-02-22T17:36:36.741216+00:00 IST

"He was annoyed after getting out": Brook on Jacks

England captain Harry Brook lavished praise on all-rounder Will Jacks following his impressive performance with the ball, highlighting the competitive spirit that makes him a valuable asset to the side.

2026-02-22T16:55:50.214383+00:00 IST

Jay Shah hosts Google CEO Sundar Pichai in Ahmedabad

Taking to his official X handle, Shah posted, "It is a pleasure for @ICC to host Google and Alphabet CEO @sundarpichai at India and South Africa's #T20WorldCup match at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Our partnership with @GoogleIndia continues to grow our sport across and bring fans closer to the game than ever."

2026-02-22T16:34:42.150441+00:00 IST

Tennis

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Wimbledon: Barbora Krejcikova secures second Grand Slam title

Krejcikova has now improved her win-loss record in the final to 12 out of 13 wins in majors, a record of 2-0 in singles, including a French Open title, 3-0 in mixed doubles and only one loss in eight doubles games overall. Along with this, she has also won an Olympic gold medal title in Tokyo.

2024-07-13T16:23:01.997968+00:00 IST

Nat'l U-18: Mor wins singles, doubles title with Aarav Chawla

In the boys' singles finals, 10th seed Aditya representing Haryana beat Punjab's Gurbaaz Narang, also from Roundglass Tennis Academy (RGTA) 6-1, 6-3. Aditya combined with Aarav Chawla to beat the fourth seed pair Jevin Kanani of Gujarat and Neeraj Ringangaonkar of Maharashtra 6-3, 6-2 in straight sets to win the title

2024-07-13T15:05:51.376039+00:00 IST

Wimbledon: Alcaraz advances to final after beating Medvedev

The defending champion Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the final match of the Wimbledon 2024 after defeating star Russian tennis player Daniil Medvedev 6-7, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 in the semi-final clash at the centre court on Friday.

2024-07-12T16:32:04.980536+00:00 IST

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Malaysia Open: Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag march into quarterfinals

Competing in the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Super 1000 event, the former world champion outplayed eighth seed Tomoka Miyazaki of Japan to book her place in the final eight.

2026-01-08T10:32:52.172518+00:00 IST

KIBG 2026: Simran braves knee injury to help Chandigarh win gold

Manipur won the men's version of the event for their first gold of KIBG 2026. The Khelo India Beach Games 2026, organised by the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, is being held under the technical supervision of the Sports Authority of India and national sports federations

2026-01-07T18:12:53.436337+00:00 IST

Haryana tops medal tally at 68th National Shooting C'ships

Haryana topped the medal tally, emerging as the most successful state through consistent performances across rifle, pistol and shotgun disciplines

2026-01-07T17:46:52.954954+00:00 IST

Football

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Eyes only on crown after Young Tigresses' statement win vs BAN

There was some sense of redemption for the Indian girls when they defeated Bangladesh 2-0 in the SAFF U-17 Women's Championship on Friday. Last year in the U16 tournament in Nepal, they had lost to them twice -- in the group stage and the final.

2025-08-23T16:20:27.761299+00:00 IST

Premier League: Tottenham beats Manchester City 2-0

Spurs now have three wins over Manchester City in their previous five outings, which included a brilliant 4-0 thrashing last November. After their campaign started with a win over Burnley, they have managed to keep their winning run going.

2025-08-23T15:44:48.486908+00:00 IST

Arteta's Arsenal aim to "dig" for gold in the new PL season

After securing a narrow 1-0 win over Manchester United in their opening match, the Gunners willl be aiming to improve further in their fixture against Leeds United on Saturday.

2025-08-23T12:34:33.640555+00:00 IST

Hockey

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HI name 36-member core probable group for senior men's camp

The list of players in the core probable group includes goalkeepers Krishan Bahadur Pathak, Pawan, Suraj Karkera and Mohith Honnenahalli Shashikumar. Among defenders, Jarmanpreet Singh, Amit Rohidas, Sumit, Sanjay, Jugraj Singh, Amandeep Lakra, Nilam Sanjeep Xess, Varun Kumar, Yashdeep Siwach have been called up for the camp.

2025-03-17T09:05:25.832324+00:00 IST

Hockey India's 7th Annual Awards: Indian players reflect on achie

At the Hockey India 7th Annual Awards 2024, the spotlight was on the Indian men's hockey team, as key players reflected on their journey, challenges, and future ambitions. From their dominance in Asia to their aspirations for the World Cup, the players shared their insights on the team's progress.

2025-03-15T20:48:11.079657+00:00 IST

We have to repay Hockey India by playing well, says Salima Tete

India Women's Team skipper Salima Tete was felicitated at the 7th Hockey India awards on Saturday after her team won gold at Bihar's Women's Asian Champions Trophy Rajgir 2024, which took place in Rajgir, Bihar, last year.

2025-03-15T20:45:52.769760+00:00 IST

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Cricket

BCCI wishes 1983 World Cup-winning captain Dev on his birthday

Kapil Dev, regarded as one of India's greatest fast-bowling all-rounders, achieved his most remarkable feat when he led India to the 1983 World Cup title, defeating the mighty West Indies at Lord's. He became the first-ever Indian captain to lift an ICC trophy, etching his name permanently in cricket history.

2026-01-06T08:44:34.042891+00:00 IST

Others

Still in the game, ahead of the curve:Mumbai X Calibers co-owners

In Indian sport, franchise ownership is usually confined to boardrooms. Mumbai X Calibers, which will be part of the upcoming Shooting League of India (SLI), is cutting a different figure. Interestingly, all three owners of the Mumbai franchise are active shooters themselves

2026-01-06T08:38:13.911449+00:00 IST

Cricket

Just feel sad that people like Root,Smith,Williamson...:Manjrekar

"I just feel sad that people like Joe Root and Steve Smith, Kane Williamson are really making a name for themselves in Test Cricket. It was okay, Virat Kohli just walked away from cricket, retired from all cricket. But that he's chosen to play one day cricket actually disappoints me more, because this is a format which for a top-order batter, I've said before as well, is the easiest format," he added.

2026-01-06T08:30:12.894480+00:00 IST

Cricket

"He doesn't go there to play": Singh on split coaching for India

Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh has opined on the split coaching in India following the Asian Giants' poor performances in Test cricket under head coach Gautam Gambhir.

2026-01-06T08:29:37.477606+00:00 IST

Cricket

De Kock and Bairstow power Sunrisers to record-breaking win

SA20 Season 4 is the year of records with Sunrisers Eastern Cape storming to a first-ever victory over the Pretoria Capitals at Centurion

2026-01-06T08:24:29.267929+00:00 IST

Cricket

Ashes fifth Test: Smith score century, Australia lead by 134

An excellent session for Australia as captain Steve Smith's unbeaten hundred put them in a dominant position in the fifth and final Ashes Test against England at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney on Tuesday.

2026-01-06T07:37:10.312280+00:00 IST

Cricket

Steve Smith becomes second-highest run-getter in Ashes

Australian batter Steve Smith became the second-highest run scorer in Ashes history on Tuesday. The right-handed batter achieved the milestone during Day 2 of the fifth and final Ashes Test against England at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney.

2026-01-06T06:57:15.178401+00:00 IST

Hockey

SG Pipers suffer a 2-3 loss against HIL GC in Men’s HIL 2025-26

SG Pipers served up a rollercoaster of attacking brilliance, midfield dynamism, and goalkeeping heroics in their Men's Hero Hockey India League 2025-26 opening game, only to suffer a heartbreaking 2-3 defeat to HIL GC.

2026-01-06T05:02:38.731041+00:00 IST

Cricket

Ashes fifth Test: England pick three wickets, Smith hits fifty

A gripping session for Australia as they inch closer to wiping out England's first innings lead in the ongoing fifth and final Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) in Sydney on Tuesday.

2026-01-06T04:37:28.104293+00:00 IST

Cricket

"World Cups are a different fish": Quinton de Kock

South Africa star wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock said that the pressure while playing the ICC World Cups in India is high because the crowds are big and noisy, and the World Cup matches are different from those in the rest of the world of cricket.

2026-01-06T03:47:01.232933+00:00 IST

Cricket

They've a lot of experience: Bairstow on England's chances in WC

Veteran wicketkeeper-batter Jonny Bairstow remained optimistic about England's chances and their performance in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka.

2026-01-06T03:23:34.738185+00:00 IST

Cricket

“Best of our generation”: Jonny Bairstow hails Joe Root

Veteran England wicketkeeper-batter Jonny Bairstow has hailed his teammate Joe Root for scoring two Test centuries on Australian soil in the ongoing Ashes series. Bairstow has called Root the best player of his generation.

2026-01-06T03:22:57.898843+00:00 IST

Cricket

Steyn questions SA pacer Baartman's exclusion from T20 WC squad

The right-arm pacer Baartman is the leading wicket-taker in the ongoing SA20 League 2025-26 season. In four matches for Paarl Royals, the pacer has taken 11 wickets at an economy rate of 9.20.

2026-01-06T02:38:16.993296+00:00 IST

Cricket

Ashes 5th Test: Unstoppable Head puts Australia on top at Lunch

An excellent session for Australia as they have added 115 runs for the loss of just one wicket to their overnight, which has put them on top at lunch on Day 3 against England in the ongoing fifth and final Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Tuesday.

2026-01-06T02:30:15.264850+00:00 IST