Sports

“He’s a genuine match-winner”: Ravi Shastri praises Sanju Samson

Former Indian cricketer and India's men's cricket team coach Ravi Shastri has unveiled what he believes is the key factor behind Sanju Samson's recent success at the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, following a string of low scores that he faced earlier, according to the ICC website. He lauded Samson as a "genuine match-winner."

2026-03-06T05:48:55.051174+00:00 IST

Suryakumar, Kuldeep's coaches highlight India’s bowling struggles

Suryakumar Yadav's childhood cricket coach Ashok Aswalkar and Kuldeep Yadav's childhood coach Kapil Pandey highlighted India's struggles with the ball against England in the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal on Thursday. Even though India secured the victory, the Men in Blue's bowling attack, apart from Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya and Axar Patel, struggled big time to control the run flow, allowing England to come very close to India's massive 254-run target.

2026-03-06T05:21:52.813915+00:00 IST

CM Fadnavis, Piyush Goyal, Anurag Thakur praise India’s SF win

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, Union Minister Piyush Goyal and BJP MP Anurag Thakur lauded Team India's seven-run win over England in a thrilling semifinal of the T20 World Cup 2026, on Thursday at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium.

2026-03-06T03:57:10.763631+00:00 IST

Lionel Messi, Inter Miami welcomed by Donald Trump at White House

US President Donald Trump welcomed Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami team to the White House on Thursday and celebrated the 2025 Major League Soccer Cup champions in a ceremony, according to a Reuters report.

2026-03-06T03:51:51.867209+00:00 IST

Virat Kohli’s childhood coach lauds Samson, Bumrah

Virat Kohli's childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma hailed Team India's win over England in the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal on Thursday at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium. He applauded Sanju Samson's fifty and also credited Jasprit Bumrah for breaking England's momentum in the second innings and hailed the Men in Blue's fielding as well.

2026-03-06T03:07:33.026356+00:00 IST

BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia hails India’s T20 WC semifinal win

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Devajit Saikia hailed Team India's performance in the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal win over England at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. He said if the Men in Blue continue to perform like this, no one can stop them from winning the World Cup.

2026-03-06T03:01:55.402730+00:00 IST

Harbhajan praises Bumrah, Hardik’s bowling in T20 WC semifinal

Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh hailed Team India's win against England in the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal on Thursday. He credited the bowling efforts of Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya, but also acknowledged that there could have been a better execution from India's overall bowling group in the match.

2026-03-06T02:39:07.724810+00:00 IST

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Rinku pens down emotional letter to late father after T20WC win

Taking to Instagram, Rinku wrote an emotional note of remembrance for his father, wishing that he was there to witness him lift the T20 World Cup title.

2026-03-10T07:05:42.888558+00:00 IST

BCCI announces cash reward of Rs 131 crore for Team India after

Fiery half-centuries from Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, and Ishan Kishan, a three-wicket haul by Axar Patel and Jasprit Bumrah's masterclass spell of 4/15 were the highlights as Team India successfully defended a massive 256 runs, beating New Zealand by 96 runs to become the first-ever team to defend the title and also lift it at home.

2026-03-10T06:44:49.043978+00:00 IST

Azad slams SKY, Gambhir's move to carry T20WC trophy to temple

A clinical Team India made history by securing a record-breaking third T20 World Cup title and becoming the first-ever team to defend the title and win it as a home nation following a brilliant 96-run win over New Zealand at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.

2026-03-10T06:18:43.586360+00:00 IST

Tennis

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Australian Open: Rybakina secures womens' singles title

This is her second major title after the Wimbledon 2022 title, having become the first-ever Kazakhstan to win the Wimbledon as well. The world number five adds another first to her resume, beating Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 to secure the title, as per WTA's official website.

2026-01-31T11:57:28.823219+00:00 IST

Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya congratulates Jensi Kanabar

The Gujarati girl clinched a memorable 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 victory in front of a partisan home crowd against Australia's Musemma Cilek. Jensi had earlier topped her round-robin group with a perfect record, winning 12 out of 15 games.

2026-01-31T11:06:27.986470+00:00 IST

"Reminiscent of 2012 when...": Djokovic on reaching AO final

Djokovic produced some of his best tennis of the tournament, snapping his losing streak against the young Italian sensation to set up an epic Australian Open finale with world number one Carlos Alcaraz, who is also gunning for this particular Grand Slam title he has yet to win.

2026-01-30T17:29:45.929669+00:00 IST

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All England Open: Lakshya Sen upsets defending champion Shi Yuqi

Sen, the 2022 finalist in one of the most prestigious badminton tournament, overcame the reigning world champion 23-21, 19-21, 21-17 in an hour and 18 minutes, as per a press release from the Badminton Association of India (BAI).

2026-03-03T16:16:54.958986+00:00 IST

UP Prometheans, Rajasthan Regals in final of PGTI '72 The League'

The UP and Rajasthan team tallied 45 and 43 points, respectively, at the end of round five played at Classic Golf & Country Club in Nuh, Haryana, as per a press release.

2026-03-03T14:32:58.765292+00:00 IST

Kapil Dev outlines vision to grow professional golf in India

Kapil Dev, the legendary former India captain and current President of the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), on Tuesday outlined his long-term vision to expand the reach of professional golf in the country and improve earning opportunities for players.

2026-03-03T10:51:28.862479+00:00 IST

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ISL: Chennaiyin FC eyeing quick recovery against MBSG

The Marina Machans went down by a goal in their league opener, despite stringing together several promising attacking plays while dominating possession. The match against Mohun Bagan brings an opportunity for recovery, and head coach Clifford Miranda has been left delighted with what he has seen in training from his players in the past days, as per a press release from ISL.

2026-02-22T11:55:41.670022+00:00 IST

ISL 2025-26: Vincy Barretto strike helps Jamshedpur pip Punjab

Jamshedpur FC secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Punjab FC in Indian Super League 2025-26, at the JRD Tata Sports Complex Stadium, in Jamshedpur, on Saturday, February 21, 2026. The Red Miners capitalised on a second-half error to snatch three points against The Shers. The result provisionally moved them to second place with six points, with East Bengal FC sitting on top based on a higher goal difference, according to a release.

2026-02-21T18:10:05.537141+00:00 IST

ISL: Bengaluru face NorthEast; Kerala host Mumbai on Sunday

Bengaluru FC host NorthEast United FC at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru at 17:00 IST, while Kerala Blasters FC welcome Mumbai City FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi at 19:30 IST, in a double header on Sunday (February 22) of the Indian Super League 2025-26, according to a release.

2026-02-21T17:59:49.021798+00:00 IST

Hockey

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HIL: Hyderabad Toofans, Ranchi Royal battle for title clash spot

The match, starting at 7:30 PM IST, will be a do-or-die encounter, with the winner earning a coveted spot in the Final, where table-toppers and Qualifier 1 winners, Vedanta Kalinga Lancers, await. The losing team, meanwhile, will play the 3/4th place match against HIL GC.

2026-01-24T06:12:39.899371+00:00 IST

Kalinga Lancers' Krishnan hails team after reaching HIL final

Vedanta Kalinga Lancers booked their spot in the final of the Men's HIL, securing a 2-1 win against Ranchi Royals at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Friday. Ranchi Royals will take on the Hyderabad Toofans in Qualifier 2 on Sunday for a spot in the final.

2026-01-24T03:33:38.884611+00:00 IST

HIL: Vedanta Kalinga Lancers book their spot in final

Vedanta Kalinga Lancers booked their spot in the final of the Men's Hockey India League (HIL), securing a 2-1 win against Ranchi Royals at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Friday,

2026-01-23T18:20:30.762289+00:00 IST

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Cricket

IPL: Badani "excited" about Aquib-Starc led pace attack for DC

Aquib Nabi Dar's exploits had earned him a deal of Rs 8.40 crores with the Delhi Capitals at the auction last year. Badani was speaking to ANI in a pre-season media interaction.

2026-03-05T22:42:59.635077+00:00 IST

Cricket

“Bumrah is arguably the best of all time at the minute”: Brook

Chasing a mammoth target of 254 runs, Brook came to bat at number three and made just seven runs before leaving his wicket to Bumrah, when Axar Patel took a fine catch over covers.

2026-03-05T21:58:06.378309+00:00 IST

Cricket

Brook hails Bethell’s smart knock despite England loss

England captain Harry Brook praised the game awareness and tactical approach shown by centurion Jacob Bethell during England's run chase against India in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup semi-final, highlighting how the young batter targeted favourable "match-ups".

2026-03-05T21:23:24.479600+00:00 IST

Cricket

T20 World Cup: Records tumble in Mumbai as India beat England

The third and fourth-highest match aggregates also involve India. The third-highest was against New Zealand, where 496 runs were made. It was played in Thiruvananthapuram just before this tournament started. The fourth-highest match aggregate is 488 runs, which was between India and West Indies, during a bilateral T20I series in Lauderhill in 2016.

2026-03-05T20:59:16.891441+00:00 IST

Cricket

"Phenomenal player...": Brook on centurion Bethell after loss

Bethell's stock as an all-format superstar took a massive leap as with a 45-ball century against India during a tense run-chase of 254 runs from a situation of 95/4 kept England alive in the run-chase. Even after his 77-run stand for the fifth wicket with Will Jacks was undone, the batter continued to torment Indian bowlers alone, leaving England just seven runs short.

2026-03-05T20:58:54.309219+00:00 IST

Cricket

"India will bring the trophy home": BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia

Speaking to ANI after India secured their place in the tournament final after defeating England by seven runs at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday night, Saikia said he believes the team can lift the trophy and replicate the memorable triumph achieved in Barbados during the previous edition of the T20 World Cup.

2026-03-05T20:53:30.942690+00:00 IST

Cricket

"One more match, then I'll feel light": Samson after India's win

Put to bat first, a fiery knock from Sanju Samson (89* in 42 balls, with eight fours and seven sixes) and cameos from Shivam Dube (43 in 25 balls, with a four and four sixes), Ishan Kishan (39 in 18 balls, with four boundaries), Hardik Pandya (27 in 12 balls, with three fours and two sixes) and Tilak Varma (21 in seven balls, with three sixes) took India to 253/7 in 20 overs.

2026-03-05T20:51:57.127406+00:00 IST

Cricket

“He's also trying to find a way out, we all are with him”: Sanju

With 89 runs in seven innings in this tournament, including a half-century against Zimbabwe, Abhishek Sharma is struggling to find rhythm with the bat and his opening partner, Samson, said the whole team is with him.

2026-03-05T20:51:30.335229+00:00 IST

Cricket

"Credit goes to Bumrah": Samson after India reach finals of T20WC

Indian opener Sanju Samson expressed delight after delivering a match-winning performance against England in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup semi-final at Wankhede Stadium on Thursday, stating that he wanted to make the most of the form he carried into the knockout clash.

2026-03-05T20:50:38.154426+00:00 IST

Cricket

“We will win this cup here in India”: Arun Dhumal after win

Sanju Samson played a big knock of 89 runs off just 42 balls with the help of eight fours and seven sixes, which helped India post a big total of 253 runs, while batting first in the do-or-die clash.

2026-03-05T20:38:54.572288+00:00 IST

Cricket

Samson reflects on battle with Archer after semi-final heroics

India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson opened up about his on-field battle with England pacer Jofra Archer during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup semi-final, saying he had specifically prepared to face the fast bowler after past encounters where Archer had troubled him.

2026-03-05T20:22:52.055436+00:00 IST

Cricket

Cricket fraternity hails India for reaching T20WC final

The cricketing fraternity heaped praise on the defending championsTeam India, after their thrilling seven-run victory over England in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup semi-final on Thursday night, with many highlighting the team's intent, batting firepower and decisive bowling in the death overs.

2026-03-05T20:21:53.654120+00:00 IST

Cricket

T20 WC: Varun Chakaravarthy registers unwanted bowling record

The worst-ever bowling figure in a T20 World Cup match was recorded in this tournament when Saurabh Netravalkar of the USA finished with 0/65 against the defending champions India.

2026-03-05T20:20:53.694586+00:00 IST

Cricket

T20WC: Bethell becomes England's 4th all-format centurion

Bethell, who slammed his maiden international century against South Africa in an ODI back in September last year, has now joined Jos Buttler, Dawid Malan and Harry Brook as England's fourth all-format centurion in international men's cricket.

2026-03-05T20:10:39.945567+00:00 IST