Sports

WTT Youth Contender: Divyanshi, Das begin U-17 campaign in style

Defending champion Divyanshi Bhowmik, Syndrela Das, Japan's Miku Matsushima and rising star Tanishka Kalbhairav kicked off their U-17 girls singles campaign in the WTT Youth Contender 2026 with comfortable wins in the group stage at the SAMA Indoor Stadium on Friday.

2026-01-02T16:17:06.061937+00:00 IST

68th NSCC: Haryana’s Ameerah Arshad secures 10m air rifle gold

She edged past Railways' Rajshree Anilkumar Sancheti by a razor-thin margin of 0.1 point

2026-01-02T16:05:31.167994+00:00 IST

"Envisage us trying to put some pressure…": Crawley on Murphy

England batter Zak Crawley hopes to end the Australian Ashes tour with two wins, having lost the prestigious urn already. He said it would say a lot about their team if they manage to perform well in the final Test and they would be trying to create pressure on the opposition.

2026-01-02T15:59:32.208872+00:00 IST

Men's Hockey India League 2025/26 starts tomorrow

This will be the second edition of the revived Men's Hockey India League and is scheduled to be held in multiple cities, starting with Chennai, then moving to Ranchi, and concluding in Bhubaneswar, with the final on January 26.

2026-01-02T15:51:31.433263+00:00 IST

England skipper Stokes "cannot see" someone else than McCullum helping England in post-Ashes recovery phase

After snapping an 18 Test winless streak in Australia at Melbourne, England finally have something to cheer about in Australia during an Ashes series and would be aiming to add one more win in front of their team's name and take a flight back home with a respectable 2-3 scoreline which would let them keep their head high even though the wait for first Ashes series win in Australia since 2010/11 continues. The final Sydney Test, a New Year's affair, would take place from Sunday onwards.

2026-01-02T15:47:35.050940+00:00 IST

Gillespie sees Siddle viable option for Aussies T20 CWC squad

Australian legend Jason Gillespie believes including former Aussie speedster Peter Siddle in the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup squad wouldn't be a bad option if one of the seamers gets injured before the tournament.

2026-01-02T15:37:39.505515+00:00 IST

Aryan Shah ahead of Bengaluru Open 2026

As the city of Bengaluru prepares to host the milestone 10th edition of the Bengaluru Open from 5th-10th January 2026 at the S.M. Krishna Tennis Stadium, Aryan Shah is eager to begin the new season on a positive note.

2026-01-02T15:08:36.002073+00:00 IST

Cricket

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New Zealand vs Pakistan Super 8s match abandoned due to rain

The first Super 8s match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, between New Zealand and Pakistan, got abandoned without a ball being bowled due to persistent rain in Colombo. Both the New Zealand and Pakistan teams shared a point each.

2026-02-21T16:32:16.641355+00:00 IST

SA coach backs familiarity with Ahmedabad ahead of India clash

South Africa batting coach Ashwell Prince said that having played in Ahmedabad helps the team ahead of their T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 clash against South Africa at the same venue on Thursday. Ashwell Prince also noted that having played India in a T20I series before the World Cup also helps them in planning and preparing against the Men in Blue.

2026-02-21T15:09:04.095579+00:00 IST

Suryakumar acknowledges pressure of playing T20 WC at home

India's men's T20I team captain Suryakumar Yadav acknowledged the pressure of playing a major tournament at home ahead of their Super 8 clash of the T20 World Cup 2026 against South Africa, especially with constant public expectations and the shared goal of winning the World Cup.

2026-02-21T13:30:48.821915+00:00 IST

Tennis

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Berrettini outplays Musetti, reaches Stuttgart Open final

The former world no 6, thriving on grass events, needed just 66 minutes to outplay his countryman to reach his second ATP Tour final of the season.

2024-06-15T14:52:39.714488+00:00 IST

Rohan Bopanna set to partner with Sriram Balaji in Paris Olympics

Bopanna, ranked fourth in the world, had several Indian tennis players to choose from as his partner for the Paris 2024 Games, but he chose world No. 67 Sriram Balaji, who would be making his Olympic debut.

2024-06-13T15:57:24.964189+00:00 IST

Rafael Nadal withdraws from Wimbledon to prepare for Olympics

The Spaniard added that with this year's Olympics taking place on clay at Roland Garros, he does not want to change surfaces.

2024-06-13T14:05:36.135398+00:00 IST

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Senior National Boxing C'ship: Amit Panghal, Sagar begin with win

This is the first time that the men's and women's National Championships are being held simultaneously at the same venue, and 600 boxers from across the country are participating in 10 weight categories each for men and women, as per a press release from the Boxing Federation of India (BFI).

2026-01-04T16:22:09.831948+00:00 IST

"KIBG a platform to express skills on...": Sports Min Mandaviya

The Beach Games, organised by the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, will be held between January 5-10 under the technical supervision of the Sports Authority of India and national sports federations, as per a SAI Media press release.

2026-01-04T14:58:13.654386+00:00 IST

Akash Kumar’s late heroics seal back-to-back win for Ganga Kings

In a must-win clash with top-four implications, Ganga Kings of Mirzapur held their nerve to defeat Aligarh Tigers 34-32, registering their third win of UPKL Season 2 and completing a back-to-back victory run

2026-01-04T14:49:24.960784+00:00 IST

Football

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East Bengal set to lock horns in against Mohun Bagan lock

At the iconic Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium), Emami East Bengal take on arch-rivals Mohun Bagan Super Giants in the legendary Kolkata Derby, a match that transcends sport and resonates with the very heartbeat of the city.

2025-08-17T05:47:13.314385+00:00 IST

Durand Cup: Jamshedpur FC face Diamond Harbour

Jamshedpur FC qualified for the quarterfinals as winners of Group C, while Diamond Harbour FC squeezed through as one of the best second-placed teams.

2025-08-17T05:19:30.415669+00:00 IST

Men's football team holds first training session in Bengaluru

The senior Indian men's national team held their first training session in Bengaluru on Sunday after Khalid Jamil took charge as the head coach.

2025-08-17T03:57:49.317224+00:00 IST

Hockey

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IND Men’s Hockey Team as it gear up to face IRE in FIH Pro League

The Indian Men's Hockey Team will be aiming for consistency as it prepares to take on Ireland in their next set of matches in the FIH Pro League 2024-25. After a mixed start to their campaign, India are looking to build momentum and climb the points table with solid performances in the upcoming games, as per Hockey India press release.

2025-02-20T07:53:27.923871+00:00 IST

FIH Hockey Pro League (Women): Spain hand India 1-0 defeat

Captain Marta Segu (49') scored the only goal of the night for Spain. With this, Spain is on a four-game winning streak in the tournament, as per a press release from Hockey India.

2025-02-19T16:50:09.825153+00:00 IST

FIH Hockey Pro League: India men's team bounce back with 1-0 win

India men's team won their second match in the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25 season on Wednesday after beating World Champions Germany 1-0 at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar. Gurjant Singh scored the only goal of the match as India climbed to seventh in the standings.

2025-02-19T14:17:42.409832+00:00 IST

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Cricket

Stubbs, Rickelton snubbed from SA T20 WC squad despite IPL runs

Aiden Markram will be leading the Proteas' squad featuring veteran Quinton de Kock, who reversed his white-ball cricket retirement last year and pacer Anrich Nortje as vital members of the squad. De Kock is the frontline wicketkeeper-batter and has no back up.

2026-01-02T14:57:35.841583+00:00 IST

$Sai Sudharsan suffers rib fracture$

Cricket

Sai Sudharsan suffers rib fracture

Tamil Nadu batter Sai Sudharsan sustained a rib fracture during the Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Madhya Pradesh in Ahmedabad on December 26 2025.

2026-01-02T14:06:58.709284+00:00 IST

Cricket

India likely to tour Bangladesh for white ball series in Sept

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Friday announced a packed home international calendar for the 2026 season.

2026-01-02T14:05:27.689316+00:00 IST

Others

UPKL: Yamuna Yoddhas edge JD Noida Ninjas

From the opening exchanges, the match unfolded as a high-quality battle of equals, with both teams responding raid for raid, super raid for super raid, and all-out for all-out. Neither side allowed the other to establish control, keeping the contest finely balanced throughout.

2026-01-02T13:56:50.263054+00:00 IST

Cricket

Australia's Asian titan, the comeback man: Usman Khawaja's career

The 39-year-old is well known for being a resolute, gritty Test opener and for his outspoken nature on a variety of topics, be it on Australian cricket, his ethnicity and world politics. The left-hander is leaving behind a legacy as one of Australia's finest opening batters, who excelled in a variety of conditions and later in his technique, developed an impeccable technique against spin.

2026-01-02T13:47:59.601843+00:00 IST

Cricket

"Bowled off spin...": Bumrah remembers college days

Indian pace superstar Jasprit Bumrah has recalled a game he played in college, where he donned a much different role from what he is famous for - a toe-crushing, swinging pace. Bumrah said he "bowled off spin, kept wickets and even batted at number six".

2026-01-02T13:09:08.353908+00:00 IST

Others

55th edition of Sundays on Cycle to take place in Vadodara

The Fit India Mission will be organising the 55th edition of Sundays on Cycle in Vadodara on January 4, against the iconic backdrop of the Lukshmi Vilas Palace.

2026-01-02T12:53:12.530163+00:00 IST

Cricket

South Africa unveils T20 World Cup 2026 squad

South Africa on Friday unveiled a 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup, with Aiden Markram to lead Proteas in the tournament.

2026-01-02T12:40:27.895983+00:00 IST

Others

Niraj Kumar feels SLI will help people learn, appreciate shooting

Kumar's journey from a small border town in the Hoshiarpur district of Punjab to the national podium is a testament to the resilience required in the elite sport. Beginning his path through the National Cadet Corps (NCC) in 2014, Kumar overcame significant financial hurdles and spent years convincing his parents to support his career in shooting. His eventual selection for the Indian Navy served as the turning point that secured his family's support for his ambitions, as per a press release from SLI.

2026-01-02T12:03:35.153148+00:00 IST

Cricket

Shahi Mufti UP Chief on KKR selecting Bangladeshi player in IPL

Various opinions have been raised on Bangladesh cricketer Mustafizur Rahman being picked by KKR for the IPL 2026 season. Rahman was picked up by the Kolkata-based franchise for a whopping Rs 9.20 crore at the IPL auction in December last year.

2026-01-02T11:48:47.288237+00:00 IST

Cricket

"Pitch had cracks so big": Amre recalls Sachin's Perth 1992 ton

Amre, who represented India in 11 Tests and 37 ODIs from 1991-94, was speaking on 'The Great Indian Cricket Show' on Doordarshan.

2026-01-02T11:30:20.704020+00:00 IST

Cricket

Miller hails Mokoena, Keagan for performances against SEC

Ahead of the clash against defending champions MI Cape Town in the SA20 season 4, Paarl Royals skipper David Miller hailed young, rising South African stars Nqobani Mokoena and Keagan Lion-Cachet for their recent match-winning performances in the win over Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC).

2026-01-02T11:15:49.643014+00:00 IST

Cricket

"Shah Rukh Khan should apologise to the nation": Ilyasi

Imam Umer Ahmed Ilyasi, who is the Chief Imam, All India Imam Organisation, has said that Bollywood icon and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Shah Rukh Khan should apologise to the nation after Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) picked Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman in their squad for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season.

2026-01-02T10:03:14.827583+00:00 IST

Cricket

Mumbai Indians unveil Women's Premier League 2026 jersey

Mumbai Indians, Champions of 2025 today unveiled the WPL 2026 jersey, continuing the tradition of drawing inspiration from the city of Mumbai and its people, according to a release.

2026-01-02T07:44:45.588863+00:00 IST