Sports

Indian women's cricket finally gets its crowning moment in 2025

The Indian Women's cricket team scripted history in 2025, producing one of the most remarkable comebacks the game has ever witnessed to clinch their maiden ICC Women's World Cup title.

2026-01-01T07:23:50.009920+00:00 IST

Fall in Rankings, ISL Freeze: Indian Football's 2025 in nutshell

In the last 12 months, Indian football saw unprecedented administrative chaos, the suspension of the Indian Super League (ISL), Lionel Messi's chaotic "Goat India Tour" in Kolkata and a historic low for the senior men's national team in the FIFA men's rankings.

2026-01-01T07:23:04.922075+00:00 IST

India's 'golden boy' Neeraj Chopra's stellar 2025

India's ace javelin thrower, two-time Olympic medalist and former world champion Neeraj Chopra's stunning 26-event run of finishing in the top two on the podium came to an end on a heartbreaking note with an 8th-place finish during his world title defence at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo this year.

2026-01-01T07:16:02.737227+00:00 IST

From RCB's maiden IPL title to Neeraj's 90-m throw: 2025 saw several 'firsts' in sports

The year 2025 will be remembered as the year the "impossible" became "possible." From the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) ending their Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy drought to India's star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra breaking the hallowed 90-meter mark, this was the year of long-awaited victories and record-breaking feats.

2026-01-01T07:11:02.952995+00:00 IST

From Gill to Bavuma, the top 10 men's cricketers of 2025

The calendar year of 2025 saw several memorable performances from the cricketing world, from young, rising stars and veterans alike.

2026-01-01T06:55:03.354333+00:00 IST

How Alcaraz and Sinner dominated Tennis world in 2025

According to ATP rankings, Carlos finished this year at the top in the men's singles rankings with 12,050 official points to his name. Sinner, who is 24 years old, is placed second with 11,500 points to his name.

2026-01-01T06:41:54.742668+00:00 IST

"I think it definitely can spin": Murphy hoping to play 5th Test

After missing out on the fourth Ashes Test against England in Melbourne, Australian off-spinner Todd Murphy is hoping to play the fifth and final Test in Sydney. The Sydney Test between the two countries will start on January 4.

2026-01-01T06:34:45.151543+00:00 IST

Cricket

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“Tariq has a pretty unique action”: New Zealand’s Mark Chapman

Chapman agreed that New Zealand have played a lot with Pakistan in recent years and the Kiwis are well prepared for the match.

2026-02-21T04:11:03.665298+00:00 IST

Bangladesh assistant coach Salahuddin slams Nazrul

Asif Nazrul mentioned on February 10 that the decision to withdraw from the Bangladesh T20 World Cup was made by the players and coaches of the Bangladesh cricket team. Earlier, he had said that the government decided not to hold their matches in India due to security concerns. The assistant coach has criticised this flip in his stance.

2026-02-20T18:58:29.611931+00:00 IST

Buttler admits to being "a bit frustrated" with his form in T20WC

Buttler became the fourth batter and the first English batter to register 4,000 T20I runs and also overtook Sri Lanka legend Mahela Jayawardene to become the third-highest run-getter in the tournament history. But despite these two big records, he is yet to record a memorable outing this tournament. He has scored just 53 runs in four innings at a poor average of 13.25 and a strike rate of 135.89, with two single-digit scores and two starts, scores of 26 and 21 that he could not convert into something big.

2026-02-20T18:27:12.826000+00:00 IST

Tennis

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French Open: Bopanna-Edben crashes out after defeat in semi-final

The men's doubles pair of India's Rohan Bopanna and Australia's Matthew Edben suffered a disappointing loss in the semi-final match of the French Open 2024 on Thursday.

2024-06-06T13:54:13.619306+00:00 IST

Novak Djokovic undergoes successful knee surgery

The Serbian tennis icon Novak Djokovic on Thursday announced the successful completion of his surgery on his knee that caused him to withdraw from the ongoing French Open competition, where he was defending his men's singles title.

2024-06-06T11:55:31.283008+00:00 IST

French Open: Alexander Zverev advances to SFs, downs Alex de Mina

World No. 4 Alexander Zverev secured his place in the French Open semi-finals for the fourth successive year after a 6-4, 7-6(5), 6-4 victory over 11th seed Alex de Minaur.

2024-06-06T02:11:12.740394+00:00 IST

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Sanjay Takale wins H3 class at Dakar Rally 2026 Prologue

Indian motorsport achieved a historic moment at the Dakar Rally 2026 as Sanjay Takale delivered a standout performance in the Prologue Stage, finishing 1st in the high average speed Group H3 and 35th overall in the Cars category

2026-01-03T16:22:40.675225+00:00 IST

Over 1,300 Athletes to compete at 2nd Khelo India Beach Games

India's coastline is set to transform into a vibrant national sporting arena as the Khelo India Beach Games 2026 return to Diu from January 5 to 10, 2026, promising an energetic celebration of beach and indigenous sports.

2026-01-03T16:16:00.376984+00:00 IST

Hisar Heroes ready to raise heat with high-voltage Kabaddi

As the new season approaches, Hisar Heroes are sharpening their focus on what matters most--strong kabaddi, smart execution, and fearless play on the mat. Built on Haryana's deep kabaddi tradition, the team's vision for the season revolves around intensity, discipline, and playing every match with purpose

2026-01-03T14:58:53.783405+00:00 IST

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"Unbalanced" Nottingham have "major problem" says boss Nuno

Nottingham Forest head coach Nuno Espirito Santo has classified his side as "unbalanced" and claimed that they have a "major problem" and are "very, very far" from the position they should be as the latest edition of the Premier League stands on the verge of commencement.

2025-08-15T08:19:23.568276+00:00 IST

AIFF, ISL clubs to take season delay concerns to SC next week

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) and Indian Super League (ISL) clubs' legal representatives discussed on Thursday, August 14, 2025, to address the ongoing uncertainty over the start of the 2025-26 ISL season.

2025-08-14T21:36:45.480629+00:00 IST

Date, potential opponents for FC Goa, MBSG

Indian Super League (ISL) side FC Goa (FCG) qualified for the group stages of the AFC Champions League Two after a terrific 2-1 win over Oman's Al-Seeb Club in the preliminary stage encounter at Fatorda on Wednesday, as per the official website of ISL.

2025-08-14T16:08:44.388923+00:00 IST

Hockey

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FIH Hockey Pro League: Spain hand 3-1 loss to India

While Sukhjeet was the lone scorer for India, Borja Lacalle (28'), Ignacio Cobos (38') and Bruno Avila (56') scored for the Spanish side to begin their India leg on a high, as per a press release from Hockey India.

2025-02-15T16:40:08.914457+00:00 IST

FIH Women's Pro League: India defeat England 3-2 in opening match

Vice Captain Navneet Kaur sealed the victory with a decisive late winner. Vaishnavi Vitthal Phallke (6'), Deepika (25'), and Navneet Kaur (59') found the net for India, while Darcy Bourne (12') and Fiona Crackles (58') scored for England, as per a press release from Hockey India.

2025-02-15T14:59:59.127690+00:00 IST

Team India ready for litmus test at FIH Pro League 2024-25

The Indian Men's Hockey Team, currently ranked fifth in the world, is all set to kickstart their highly anticipated FIH Pro League 2024-25 campaign at the iconic Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar.

2025-02-14T09:41:26.234474+00:00 IST

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Cricket

"Wishing you a boundary-filled year": ICC Chairman Jay Shah

ICC Chairman Jay Shah began 2026 by sharing a heartfelt post on X, extending warm wishes on Thursday.

2026-01-01T05:47:29.986652+00:00 IST

Cricket

Cricketing fraternity extends warm New Year 2026 greetings

From Chris Gayle to Anil Kumble, the cricketing fraternity across the globe extended warm greetings on Thursday on the occassion of the New Year 2026.

2026-01-01T04:05:44.436174+00:00 IST

Cricket

India women's team World Cup-winning members offer prayers at Mahakaleshwar temple on first day of 2

The members of the India women's cricket team, who lifted the ICC World Cup 2025 title, attended the Bhasm Aarti at Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple and offered prayers on the occasion of the New Year 2026.

2026-01-01T03:31:11.524257+00:00 IST

Cricket

"Not a fan": Hayden's blunt remark on Aussie batting coach

Former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden has said that he is not a fan of current Australian batting coach Michael Di Venuto. Hayden's blunt remark came after Australia's poor batting performance in the Fourth Ashes Test against England in Melbourne, which the visitors won by four wickets.

2026-01-01T02:59:00.659966+00:00 IST

Cricket

BPL: Chattogram to not host remainder of tournament matches

The decision came after they had to postpone the ongoing BPL for two days following the death of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, who passed away on December 30 at the age of 80 while undergoing treatment at Evercare Hospital.

2026-01-01T02:38:36.863550+00:00 IST

Cricket

Australia name provisional squad for T20 World Cup 2026

Cricket Australia have announced a spin-heavy provisional squad for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2026 in Sri Lanka and India on Monday. Veteran all-rounder Mitchell Marsh will lead the 15-member squad in the showpiece tournament.

2026-01-01T02:35:22.268312+00:00 IST

Others

"Ending 2025 with beautiful memories....": Neeraj Chopra

Neeraj kickstarted the season with a win at the Potch Invitational in Potchefstroom, South Africa, in April and followed it up with a very special second-place finish at Doha Diamond League in May, where he crossed the 90-metre mark for the first time ever, with a throw of 90.23 m. In late August, Chopra's streak of top two finishes at events continued as he secured the second spot with the best throw of 85.01 m during the Diamond League final in Zurich.

2025-12-31T18:24:44.642762+00:00 IST

Cricket

SA20: Miller, Mokoena shine in Paarl Royals' win over Sunrisers Eastern Cape

In a dramatic showdown at St George's Park, Paarl Royals captain David Miller upended the Sunrisers Eastern Cape's New Year's Eve festivities, delivering a thrilling performance that secured his team's first win of the SA20 Season 4 on Wednesday.

2025-12-31T18:12:03.740225+00:00 IST

Cricket

Krunal Pandya displays ominous form in VHT; great signs for RCB

Krunal was the 'Player of the Match' in RCB's IPL title win against Punjab Kings, with figures of 2/17 in four overs, coming in clutch with wickets of top-order batters Prabhsimran Singh and Josh Inglis.

2025-12-31T17:48:02.089299+00:00 IST

Others

Mansukh Mandaviya virtually inaugurates foundation stone

Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, on Wednesday virtually inaugurated the Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony for a state-of-the-art High Performance Centre (HPC) at the Sports Authority of India's Netaji Subhas Southern Centre (NSSC), Bengaluru.

2025-12-31T17:18:03.681556+00:00 IST

Football

Real Madrid, Brazil icon Roberto Carlos undergoes heart surgery

Carlos, considered as one of the finest left-backs to have graced the pitch and having represented Brazil in over 120 matches, had returned to his homeland after a hectic 2026, which included being involved in the FIFA World Cup 2026 draw. Carlos had initially made a visit to the hospital for a small blood clot in his leg.

2025-12-31T17:17:44.811015+00:00 IST

Hockey

Olympic Champion Andre De Grasse named International Event Ambassador for the 21st edition of Tata Mumbai Marathon

The Tata Mumbai Marathon (TMM), a World Athletics Gold Label Race, set to take place on January 18, 2026, has announced Olympic Champion Andre De Grasse as the International Event Ambassador for its 21st edition.

2025-12-31T17:08:12.935494+00:00 IST

Hockey

Indian women’s team ends 2025 with strong continental performance

The Indian women's hockey team charged through 2025 with a standout silver medal at the Women's Asia Cup, navigating fierce group battles and knockout drama to cement its place among Asia's elite, even as global tests sharpened their edge for the road ahead.

2025-12-31T17:03:24.198953+00:00 IST

Cricket

Padikkal becomes joint-third highest century-maker in VHT

Devdutt Padikkal continues his incredible form in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT), scoring his third century in the tournament and joining Mayank Agarwal with 12 hundreds to become the joint-third highest century-maker in the tournament's history.

2025-12-31T16:58:51.835363+00:00 IST