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A memorable year for Rohit Sharma

This year was memorable for former Indian skipper Rohit Sharma as he scored records, broke new ground and ended his wait for an ICC trophy after having narrowly missed the ODI trophy earlier.

2025-12-31T16:44:56.667196+00:00 IST

HIL: SG Pipers continue their winning momentum

The Pipers began on a disciplined note, moving the ball with pace and purpose, and their intent was rewarded early in the contest. Captain Navneet Kaur (4') put her side ahead early with a moment of individual brilliance. Intercepting a pass in her own half, Navneet surged forward on a scintillating run, dribbled past two Soorma defenders near the circle and calmly fired a well-placed shot to open the scoring, as per a press release from Hockey India.

2025-12-31T16:38:04.782520+00:00 IST

Virat Kohli in 2025: Indian icon dominates LOIs cricket records

The first image in 2025 for Virat and his fans was him helplessly nicking an outside off-stump delivery by Scott Boland to Steve Smith in slips as he concluded a disastrous Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT), slapping his thigh and cussing himself for time and again falling to the 'corridor of uncertainty' again and again. But as the year comes down to a close, Virat is in midst of a lethal limited-overs purple patch, averaging 146 in six matches with three centuries and fifties since two successive ducks in Australia started his ODI return on a sour note.

2025-12-31T15:25:47.838804+00:00 IST

UPKL: Purvanchal Panthers beat Brij Stars

The match began with both teams raiding efficiently, keeping the contest evenly poised in the early stages. The key moment of the first half came when Purvanchal Panthers inflicted an all-out on Brij Stars, which helped them build momentum. Raider Hritik Rathi played a key role in the attack, as Purvanchal headed into halftime with a five-point lead.

2025-12-31T15:06:22.678868+00:00 IST

Ashwin speaks on Sarfaraz Khan's incredible form

As Sarfaraz Khan continues his incredible form in domestic cricket, veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin backed him to become a regular batter for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026.

2025-12-31T13:57:54.237966+00:00 IST

World Cup-winning kabaddi player Anu Sen felicitated at UPKL

The Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League (UPKL) Season 2 witnessed a special moment as Anu Sen, a member of India's Women's Kabaddi World Cup-winning team, was felicitated at the Noida Indoor Stadium.

2025-12-31T13:52:52.720186+00:00 IST

Panipat Panthers build a balanced, fearless squad at KCL Auction

Leading the charge is Ankit Jaglan, the franchise's highest-bid player, who was secured for Rs 9.8 lakh. Known for his impact and match awareness, Jaglan will play a central role in anchoring the Panthers' ambitions this season. Further strengthening the raiding department are Narender Kandola (Rs 7.2 lakh) and Meetu Sharma (Rs 7 lakh), both expected to add consistency and firepower to the attack, according to a press release from KCL.

2025-12-31T13:38:57.996012+00:00 IST

Cricket

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“Pressure is a big thing...": South Africa’s Conrad Shukri

South Africa head coach Conrad Shukri Conrad has expressed excitement ahead of his team's Super Eight opener against the defending champions India in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup on Sunday, saying the team is entering the next stage with confidence after successfully navigating the group stages.

2026-02-20T18:22:13.037307+00:00 IST

Hesson clears air on Agha exchange, Babar’s batting position

During the pre-match press conference ahead of the Super Eight clash against New Zealand, Hesson explained that the team's strategy and current needs have dictated Babar's role in the middle order.

2026-02-20T17:57:06.508237+00:00 IST

"Results have to improve": Irfan Pathan on Oman's T20WC campaign

Oman slipped to their 10th successive ICC T20 World Cup loss, the joint-most by any team in the history of the tournament, as a wounded Australian team crushed them by nine-wickets in a dead-rubber match following their early exit from the tournament. Since their win over Papua New Guinea in the 2021 edition, they have slipped to 10 successive losses in the tournament across the 2021, 2024 and 2026 editions, failing to win any match in the latter two editions.

2026-02-20T17:41:57.485295+00:00 IST

Tennis

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French Open: Rohan Bopanna-Matthew Ebden reach semifinals

Bopanna-Ebden are the reigning Australian Open champions and are the second-seeded pair behind Marcel Granollers of Spain and Horacio Zeballos of Argentina in the tournament.

2024-06-05T16:10:08.176321+00:00 IST

Novak Djokovic withdraws from French Open due to knee injury

The official X handle of the French Open made the announcement just hours after Djokovic made it to the quarterfinals of the competition by beating Francisco Cerundolo by 6-1, 5-7, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3. This match was another hard-fought affair for Djokovic, as he was trailing by two sets at one point, but he bounced back big time once again to prove his big-match prowess.

2024-06-04T15:57:41.128897+00:00 IST

Didn’t feel it was affecting me: Djokovic on knee trouble

Defending champion Novak Djokovic, who delivered a typically resilient display to outlast Francisco Cerundolo in the fourth round of the French Open 2024, revealed that he's been carrying a right knee injury for a few weeks now.

2024-06-04T04:19:49.661880+00:00 IST

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Shooting reflects India’s strength in focus, discipline: Jindal

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Naveen Jindal described shooting as one of India's fastest-growing sports, saying it aligns naturally with the country's cultural strengths of focus, meditation, and concentration in Ahmedabad on Saturday.

2026-01-03T14:43:45.302090+00:00 IST

AFI announce qualification standards in January

Intending to improve the overall medal tally in track and field at the Asian Games in Japan, the AFI (Athletics Federation of India) announced the qualification mark on Saturday.

2026-01-03T14:37:03.545327+00:00 IST

Country’s top boxers all set to punch to glory

World champion Meenakshi, two-time former world champion Nikhat Zareen, and multiple medallists of the World Boxing Cup will be vying for top honours at the Elite Men and Women National Boxing Championships to be played at Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, from January 4-10, 2026.

2026-01-03T14:28:50.415937+00:00 IST

Football

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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

Jota "never took his football for granted": Ex-Liverpool star

Liverpool will be kickstarting their title defence at their home arena of Anfield against Bournemouth from August 16 onwards. However, the occasion of defending the title at home will be a bittersweet one for the players and fans alike as there would be no Jota walking down the pitch, having passed away in a car accident at the age of 28 in July.

2025-08-14T08:45:53.989319+00:00 IST

UEFA Super Cup: Spurs fumble 2-0 lead as PSG capture title

On Wednesday night, PSG made a stunning comeback during the final few minutes of the second hall, securing the title win in European football's season starter.

2025-08-14T04:12:09.759721+00:00 IST

Hockey

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Team India banks on home support ahead of FIH Pro League

India will kickstart their campaign with two matches against England on February 15 and 16 followed by clashes against Spain on February 18 and 19. The side will also face challenging opponents in World No. 4 Germany and World No. 1 Netherlands on February 21, 22 and February 24, 25 respectively, as per a Hockey India press release.

2025-02-13T12:03:06.331654+00:00 IST

A look at results from Padmashri Shyam Lal Memorial Hockey

In the first match, Indira Gandhi Institute of Physical Education and Sports Sciences defeated Kirori Mal College 8-1, as per a press release from the Shyam Lal Memorial Hockey tournament.

2025-02-13T11:02:00.723104+00:00 IST

Khalsa, SRCC play draw in Padmashree Shyam Lal Hockey Tournament

Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College and Shri Ram College of Commerce played a 3-3 draw in the men's section of the 11th Padmashree Shyam Lal Memorial Invitation Hockey Tournament here at New Delhi. In the women's category, Delhi University Alumna defeated Bharti College 4-0.

2025-02-11T15:53:23.060313+00:00 IST

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Cricket

Aakash delivers bold prediction on WPL 2026, Orange Cap winners

The fourth season of the WPL will start on January 9, with defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) and 2024 champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in action in the tournament opener.

2025-12-31T13:35:24.745124+00:00 IST

Cricket

VHT: Sarfaraz, Padikkal, Ruturaj, Krunal light up action

Madhya Pradesh (16 points), UP (16 points), Mumbai (16 points), Odisha (12 points) finished at the top of their respective groups in the elite competition.

2025-12-31T13:23:36.802917+00:00 IST

Others

Arjun expresses gratitude to all following back-to-back bronze

Erigaisi continued his fine run in global chess, securing the bronze medal in the International Chess Federation (FIDE) World Blitz Championships in Doha on Tuesday.

2025-12-31T12:58:36.658549+00:00 IST

Cricket

Deepti Sharma has been unstoppable: Aakash Chopra

Chopra also believes Delhi Capitals all-rounder Shree Charani can win the Emerging Player of the Season award in the upcoming Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026.

2025-12-31T12:46:10.805331+00:00 IST

Others

Bhiwani Bulls make a solid team with highest bid at KCL Auction

Stealing the spotlight was Devank Dalal, who became the highest-bid player of the entire auction, with the Bulls securing the right raider for Rs. 19.2 lakhs. Known for his calm under pressure and match-winning ability, Devank is set to lead Bhiwani's raiding charge this season, as per a release from KCL.

2025-12-31T12:19:35.884656+00:00 IST

Others

Hisar Heroes build fearless core at KCL auction

Leading the charge is Ashu Malik, the franchise's highest-bidded signing, secured for Rs. 12.2 lakhs. A right raider known for his sharp instincts and attacking confidence, Ashu is expected to be a key figure in driving Hisar's campaign forward. Strengthening the defensive backbone are Surjeet Narwal (Rs. 7.6 lakhs) and Nitesh Kumar (Rs. 7 lakhs), bringing experience and stability to the corners, as per a press release from KCL.

2025-12-31T12:18:25.585419+00:00 IST

Cricket

Afghanistan unveils 15-member squad for T20 World Cup

The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) on Wednesday announced their 15-member squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, with Rashid Khan set to lead the side.

2025-12-31T11:23:36.060436+00:00 IST

Cricket

Delhi Capitals get into training mode in Goa ahead of WPL 2026

With the fourth edition of the Women's Premier League around the corner, the Delhi Capitals (DC) have begun their preparations with an intensive pre-season training camp in Goa.

2025-12-31T11:10:20.611995+00:00 IST

Cricket

ICC Men's Test Rankings: Starc, Brook climb to second spot

The Boxing Day Ashes Test saw pacers taking all the 36 wickets and the match finishing within two days. England snapped their 18-match winless streak in the Aussie land and registered their first Test win in Australia since 2010/11.

2025-12-31T10:53:15.444970+00:00 IST

Others

Amieyra Khoslla wins gold at 29th National Climbing Championship

Fourteen-year-old climbing prodigy Amieyra Khoslla delivered an outstanding performance to win the Gold Medal in the Youth Girls (Under-17) category at the 29th National Sport Climbing Championship 2025, held in Bengaluru from 26-29 December 2025.

2025-12-31T09:57:34.420306+00:00 IST

Cricket

Sarfaraz's 157, Gaikwad’s 124, others highlight VHT action

Sarfaraz Khan's 157 off 75 balls for Mumbai, Ruturaj Gaikwad's 124 for Maharashtra, Mohammed Shami's two-fer and respective four-wicket hauls by Akash Deep and Mukesh Kumar for Bengal, Anshul Kamboj's four-fer for Haryana, and Krunal Pandya's unbeaten 109 off 63 balls, among others, has been the highlight in the Vijay Hazare Elite 2025-26 matches so far.

2025-12-31T09:03:42.373035+00:00 IST

Cricket

Vaughan says winning Sydney Test key for McCullum-Stokes era

Michael Vaughan believes England's victory in the Boxing Day Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground was a "lottery." He said that England must avoid a heavy defeat in the fifth and final Ashes Test in Sydney to ensure the continuation of the Brendon McCullum-Ben Stokes era, according to the Sydney Morning Herald.

2025-12-31T07:59:44.265384+00:00 IST

Cricket

Ashes: Vaughan urges Khawaja to retire on his own terms

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has urged Australia's Usman Khawaja to retire on his own terms and decide his "destiny" in the upcoming Australia vs England fifth and final Ashes Test, set to start on January 4 at the Sydney Cricket Ground, as per the Sydney Morning Herald.

2025-12-31T06:26:48.153490+00:00 IST

Cricket

SA20: Subrayen, Rossouw power JSK to bonus point victory over DSG

Prenelan Subrayen returned to haunt his former team, Durban Super Giants (DSG), with an inspired new-ball spell before Rilee Rossouw rode his luck to drive the Joburg Super Kings (JSK) to a second consecutive SA20 2025-26 victory at Kingsmead, according to a release from SA20.

2025-12-31T05:25:45.576175+00:00 IST