Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Anand Dubey has said that Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) owner and Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan should immediately remove Bangladeshi cricketer (Mustafizur Rahman) from his side.

2026-01-02T04:49:56.635473+00:00 IST

Hockey

"They gave good competition": Rapaso after win over SG Pipers

After winning the thrilling clash against SG Pipers in the ongoing Women's Hockey India League 2025-26 season, Shrachi Bengal Tigers captain Valentina Rapaso praised her opponents for giving a good competition

2026-01-02T04:13:41.140329+00:00 IST

Cricket

"Not act of betrayal": Barelvi on KKR picking BAN player in IPL

National President of the All India Muslim Jamaat, Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi, has said that Bollywood star and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) owner Shah Rukh Khan hasn't betrayed by selecting Bangladesh cricketer Mustafizur Rahman for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season.

2026-01-02T04:01:24.186312+00:00 IST

Cricket

Congress slams BJP for outrage on inclusion of Bangladesh player

Congress and Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge on Friday criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for its outrage over the inclusion of a Bangladesh player in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

2026-01-02T03:28:30.750434+00:00 IST

Cricket

So many lessons to be grateful for: Shubman Gill

India Test and ODI skipper Shubman Gill reflected on a defining 2025, expressing gratitude for the lessons, experiences and memories as he looks ahead to the new year.

2026-01-02T03:07:14.325315+00:00 IST

Sports

Maharshtra U19 champions of BCCI Women's U19 One Day Trophy

Opting to bat first, Gujarat posted a competitive total of 223 runs. Diya Vardhani led the charge with a fine knock of 81 runs, while Charlie Solanki contributed 56 runs. Maharashtra's disciplined bowling effort was led by Prerna Sawant, who delivered a decisive spell to claim three crucial wickets. Grisha Kataria also impressed with a brilliant four-wicket haul, applying consistent pressure on the Gujarat batting line-up.

2026-01-02T02:55:42.634932+00:00 IST

Others

PM Modi congratulates Kumar for cycling 702kms to Kanniyakumari

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday congratulated Bengaluru MLA Suresh Kumar for cycling more than 700 km from Bengaluru to Kanniyakumari.

2026-01-02T02:54:13.922105+00:00 IST

Cricket

"I'm a coloured cricketer": Khawaja slams racial stereotyping

Usman Khawaja, who has confirmed his international retirement after the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney against England, opened up about facing criticism after suffering a back injury at the start of the Ashes series.

2026-01-02T02:37:09.715834+00:00 IST

Cricket

Khawaja to retire from international cricket after Sydney Test

Veteran Australian opener Usman Khawaja has confirmed that he will retire from international cricket after the conclusion of the fifth Ashes Test against England at the Sydney Cricket Ground, beginning later this month, as confirmed by ESPNcricinfo on Friday.

2026-01-02T02:35:23.932422+00:00 IST

Cricket

Uthappa reveals Indian cricketers to watch out for in 2026

Uthappa was speaking on JioHotstar as Team India enters a new year, with three big trophies to win: the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, and the ICC U19 World Cup 2026.

2026-01-01T17:35:43.808300+00:00 IST

Hockey

HIL: Shrachi Bengal Tigers beat SG Pipers 3-3 (4-3 SO)

Shrachi Bengal Tigers held their nerve in a dramatic Women's Hockey India League 2025-26 encounter to edge past SG Pipers in a shootout after the two sides were locked at 3-3 at the end of regulation time, with Lalremsiami's sudden-death conversion sealing the bonus point after a pulsating contest

2026-01-01T17:27:16.455201+00:00 IST

Cricket

Irfan feels playing WPL ahead of women's T20 WC will benefit Ind

Irfan was speaking on JioHotstar. Team India will be eyeing their maiden T20 World Cup title after the heartbreak of the 2020 ICC T20 World Cup final as they step into the year 2026 with fresh confidence after breaking the 50-over WC title drought. Having started their preparations with a 5-0 series win against Sri Lanka, all eyes are on Team India, who are in a tough Group A occupied by Australia, Pakistan, South Africa and two qualifiers.

2026-01-01T17:21:36.669493+00:00 IST

Cricket

Wickets tumble faster than ever; pace dominates spinners

While bowlers have thrived, the success has overwhelmingly belonged to the fast men. Spin has had a minimal role throughout the series, with 130.3 overs delivered by spinners across four Tests. The Melbourne Test, which ended inside two days, did not see a single over of spin bowled, a rarity not witnessed in an Ashes Test since the opening match of the 1981 series in England.

2026-01-01T17:08:40.308844+00:00 IST

Football