Sports

Fall in Rankings, ISL Freeze, Messi GOAT tour: 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," and a historic low for the senior men's national team in the FIFA men's rankings.

2025-12-29T10:58:23.946170+00:00 IST

Delhi Capitals Academy expands global footprint

Continuing its steady expansion, Delhi Capitals Cricket Academy has entered North America with the launch of its first academy in Canada, marking a significant milestone in the franchise's growing international footprint

2025-12-29T10:50:06.009905+00:00 IST

Purvanchal Panthers edge Aligarh Tigers in thriller

Purvanchal Panthers pulled off a narrow 38-37 victory over Aligarh Tigers in a fiercely contested encounter on Day 4 of the Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League (UPKL) Season 2, according to a release.

2025-12-29T09:57:10.618771+00:00 IST

PM Modi congratulates Erigaisi and Humpy on clinching bronze

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated Indian Grandmasters Koneru Humpy and Arjun Erigaisi on clinching the bronze medals at the 2025 FIDE Rapid Chess Championship in Doha.

2025-12-29T09:37:25.244961+00:00 IST

MCG pitch for Boxing Day Ashes Test rated “unsatisfactory”

The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) pitch has been rated "unsatisfactory" by the ICC after the fourth Ashes Test between Australia and England ended in just two days, as per the ICC's website.

2025-12-29T09:29:16.535178+00:00 IST

Women's HIL: SG Pipers beat Ranchi Royals 2-0 in opening clash

Captain Navneet Kaur and Teresa Viana scored the goals for SG Pipers

2025-12-29T08:42:27.324731+00:00 IST

Lalit Modi issues apology for “biggest fugitives of India” remark

Lalit Modi has issued an apology on social media after he uploaded a video of himself partying with fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya in London and introducing themselves as the "biggest fugitives of India," a remark that triggered wide, sharp reactions from the public.

2025-12-29T08:36:59.794715+00:00 IST

Cricket

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B'desh bundles out Pak for 56, reaches Rising Stars Asia Cupfinal

Bangladesh's women's side ripped through Pakistan for just 56, sealing a commanding 54-run victory in the Rising Stars Asia Cup semi-final and punching their ticket to the final on Friday.

2026-02-20T12:53:09.857909+00:00 IST

"Best is yet to come": Bangar on India's T20 WC Super Eight

Team India went through the entire group stage undefeated, with wins over the USA and Namibia, arch-rivals Pakistan and the Netherlands. However, the team's struggles against spin, safe batting during middle overs and at times, sloppy fielding were evident, and India did not look at their most absolute best.

2026-02-20T11:29:15.478325+00:00 IST

Marcus Stoinis hails Yuvraj Singh as "mentor"

Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis heaped praise on the former India star all-rounder Yuvraj Singh. The Aussie all-rounder described Yuvraj Singh as a "mentor" and noted that he was very good to Stoinis during the latter's initial years at the Indian Premier League (IPL).

2026-02-20T09:32:25.996980+00:00 IST

Tennis

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French Open: Aryna Sabalenka marches into next round

It just needed one hour and 8 minutes for Sabalenka to wrap up a win and move through to the second round.

2024-05-28T17:07:25.039358+00:00 IST

French Open: Ruud cruises past Alves for spot in second round

Ruud, a 12-time tour-level titlist, will lock horns with either Alejandro Davidovich Fokina or qualifier Valentin Vacherot.

2024-05-28T16:55:27.811534+00:00 IST

"Like to be remembered as genuine player": Alize Cornet

Cornet was no match for Zheng Qinwen on Court Philippe Chatrier in the first round as the 21-year-old registered a 6-2, 6-1 victory in one hour and 23 minutes.

2024-05-28T14:57:11.002012+00:00 IST

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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

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

Football

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Indian Army FT wins but fails to qualify for quarterfinals

While the result lifted them to six points, second in group C, level with other contenders for the two best second-placed quarterfinal spots, their +2 goal difference fell short of the required, ending their campaign despite the thrilling win.

2025-08-11T16:56:51.297471+00:00 IST

Liverpool start season with Community Shield loss to CP

On Sunday, Palace, who clinched their first-ever big title by beating Manchester City in the FA Cup finals back in May, slayed another giant as a game-sealing spot kick from Justin Devenny won them the title, after goalie Dean Henderson had saved two shots at the goal and The Reds' superstar Mo Salah had skied his penalty. Palace won by 3-2 on penalties.

2025-08-11T06:07:02.265840+00:00 IST

Durand Cup: East Bengal tops group A with dominant display

Six different scorers found the net for the Red and Gold Brigade, as Oscar Bruzon's rotated side combined flair and ruthlessness to overwhelm the Airmen. East Bengal's head coach Oscar Bruzon made five changes to his starting XI, bringing in Hamid Ahadad, Edmund Lalrindika, Kevin Sibille, Provat Lakra, and Jeakson Singh in a 4-3-3 setup.

2025-08-10T17:06:04.058250+00:00 IST

Hockey

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"Extremely happy": Odisha Warriors captain

Odisha Warriors created history by defeating JSW Soorma Hockey Club and lifting the first-ever Women's Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 trophy in front of a packed Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Astro Turf Hockey Stadium on January 26. It was all square as the final went into the last quarter with the scoreline 1-1. After three quarters of end-to-end action, with just five minutes left on the clock, Rutuja Dadaso Pisal (20', 56') fired a shot past Soorma's Savita Punia and ensured Warriors victory on the big night. Captain of Odisha Warriors Neha was elated with the win and her teammates and stated, "I am extremely happy, the girls have worked extremely hard. We had been waiting for a women's HIL and now it has finally happened. Winning the first trophy has just added to our joy," as quoted from the official website of HIL.

2025-01-27T11:40:03.836280+00:00 IST

Excitement for sports in Ranchi is ever-growing: Hemant Soren

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren expressed his feelings after hosting the Women's Hockey India League 2024-25 at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Astro Turf Hockey Stadium in which players from around the world took part in the competition.

2025-01-27T04:15:07.275711+00:00 IST

Odisha Warriors crowned champions of the historic Women’s HIL

Rutuja Dadaso Pisal (20', 56') gave the Warriors the lead in the second quarter but Penny Squibb (28') equalised for Soorma soon after. However, Rutuja found the back of the net again as the game came to a close and sealed the victory for the Warriors, as per a press release from HIL.

2025-01-26T16:39:57.771236+00:00 IST

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Tata Open: Yuvraj wins title, makes it record 7 titles in 2025

The 28-year-old Yuvraj (67-64-68-65), the overnight joint leader, shot a final round score of six-under 65 highlighted by his match-winning birdie on the last hole to total 20-under 264 for the week at the Rs 2 crore event, the PGTI's season finale, played at the Beldih and Golmuri Golf Courses in Jamshedpur

2025-12-29T08:18:55.775833+00:00 IST

Others

Naidu congratulates Arjun and Humpy on winning bronze medals

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday congratulated India's chess stars Arjun Erigaisi and Koneru Humpy on winning bronze medals at the FIDE World Rapid Championship.

2025-12-29T08:17:48.606036+00:00 IST

Cricket

"have to start...": Smriti after reaching 10k international runs

The left-handed batter became the fourth women batter after Mithali Raj, Suzie Bates, Charlotte Edwards and the second Indian after Mithali to achieve the 10,000-run milestone.

2025-12-29T07:14:54.125404+00:00 IST

Cricket

Sonam Yeshey becomes first bowler to pick eight wickets in T20s

The 22-year-old Sonam Yeshey achieved this historic feat during the third T20I against Myanmar in Gelephu on Friday. The Bhutan spinner Yeshey returned with the magical figures of 7/8 in 4 overs, including one maiden at an economy of 1.75.

2025-12-29T06:35:13.722343+00:00 IST

Cricket

Cummins, Hazlewood are likely for T20 World Cup 2026: McDonald

Veteran Australian pacers Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, are expected to be named in the provisional squad for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup despite injury worries, as per the ICC website.

2025-12-29T06:21:32.325379+00:00 IST

Football

"Confident, will get there": Ronaldo on reaching 1000 goals miles

He's currently at 956 goals, just 44 away from achieving this incredible feat. Al-Nassr star's passion for the game remains strong, after being named the Best Middle East Player in Dubai, and he's motivated to continue playing for "one or two more years" to reach this milestone.

2025-12-29T06:15:11.079629+00:00 IST

Cricket

McDonald opens up on Khawaja’s Test future uncertainty

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald stated that selectors have received no hints from Usman Khawaja regarding his future, but confirmed he will be selected in the fifth and final Test of the ongoing Ashes series, set to start on January 4 at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), as per ESPNcricinfo.

2025-12-29T05:45:36.676463+00:00 IST

Cricket

England pacer Gus Atkinson ruled out of Sydney Ashes Test

England have been dealt a huge setback as fast bowler Gus Atkinson will miss the final match of the ongoing Ashes series at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) due to injury, as per the ICC website.

2025-12-29T05:20:34.138163+00:00 IST

Cricket

Doug Bracewell announces retirement from all forms of cricket

Former New Zealand all-rounder Doug Bracewell has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on Monday, as per the ICC website.

2025-12-29T04:44:52.717433+00:00 IST

Cricket

Monty Panesar backs Ravi Shastri for England coach

Former England cricketer Monty Panesar threw his weight behind Ravi Shastri, suggesting the Indian legend could be the perfect fit to take England's cricket team to the next level, after the Ashes debacle.

2025-12-29T03:53:41.312613+00:00 IST

Cricket

“Life has changed after World Cup win”: Richa Ghosh

Team India Women wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh reflected on the team's ODI World Cup win and how their lives have changed since then. She also opened up about her batting approach in the fourth India vs Sri Lanka T20I, which was a high-scoring affair.

2025-12-29T03:08:33.111628+00:00 IST

Cricket

"Plan was similar": Smriti Mandhana after winning POTM award

India Women opener Smriti Mandhana said that she felt happy to contribute with the bat for the team and also opened up about her 162-run opening partnership with Shafali Verma during the fourth T20I against Sri Lanka.

2025-12-28T19:38:36.007879+00:00 IST

Cricket

“I wouldn’t want to bat on it every week”: Joe Root

England's hard-fought consolation win against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground came on a surface that offered plenty for the bowlers and ensured the Test was wrapped up inside two days. Reflecting on the challenging conditions, Joe Root admitted the pitch was far from ideal for batters

2025-12-28T19:11:53.361305+00:00 IST

Cricket

"His workload has to be managed": Anil Kumble on Rashid Khan

Former Indian cricketer Anil Kumble has discussed the strategic shift in Afghanistan star leg-spinner Rashid Khan's role for the Gujarat Titans in the upcoming 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

2025-12-28T18:55:04.041856+00:00 IST