Sports

Surya hails "Bumrah special" spell after reaching T20WC final

India will now meet New Zealand in the title clash on Sunday in Ahmedabad.

2026-03-05T19:45:48.090252+00:00 IST

"I made a big mistake dropping Samson": Harry Brook

England captain Harry Brook admitted that crucial fielding lapses, including dropping Sanju Samson's catch, proved costly as his side went down to India in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup semi-final.

2026-03-05T19:29:35.181776+00:00 IST

T20 WC: Team India survive Bethell scare; book title clash vs NZ

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. Despite having England down at 95/4, India could not dominate them as Jacob Bethell (105 in 48 balls, with eight fours and seven sixes) and Will Jacks (35 in 20 balls, with four boundaries and two sixes) put a counter-attacking 77-run stand for the fifth wicket. Bethell continued to march on even after Jacks' dismissal and a fiery four-ball cameo of 19 from Jofra Archer took England really close, but not to the finishing line, ending at 246/7.

2026-03-05T17:33:36.648009+00:00 IST

Bumrah becomes 8th Indian to complete 500 international wickets

Bumrah reached this milestone during his side's T20 World Cup semifinal against England at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. It was a slower ball which deceived England skipper Harry Brook into committing to his shot earlier than he should have and Axar took a fine catch at covers to give Bumrah his 500th international wicket.

2026-03-05T17:31:24.616783+00:00 IST

Kumar Kushagra opens up on Rs 7.20 Cr IPL 2024 deal with DC

Rising 21-year-old cricketing talent from Jharkhand, Kumar Kushagra, opened up on what it was like for him when he was secured for Rs 7.20 crore by Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League 2024 season auction--his first IPL contract, calling it a "very special moment."

2026-03-05T17:22:39.730246+00:00 IST

“Super Chetta”: Gaikwad reacts to Samson’s semi-final knock

The 31-year-old wicketkeeper-batter will play for CSK in the IPL 2026 after being traded from the Rajasthan Royals before the mini auction in 2025. Samson has made 4704 runs in 176 IPL matches at an average of 30 and has hit 26 half-centuries and three centuries.

2026-03-05T16:39:44.390958+00:00 IST

Adil Rashid becomes joint-second-highest wicket-taker in T20 WC

The right-arm leg-break bowler has joined Australia's Adam Zampa for the second-most number of wickets in the T20 World Cup. They both have taken 44 wickets now. Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan is at the top with 50 wickets.

2026-03-05T16:29:28.815109+00:00 IST

Cricket

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A look at T20WC winning skipper Suryakumar's Ahmedabad story

Grinding out in his 20s in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Mumbai Indians (MI) and domestic cricket for Mumbai, Suryakumar struggled to make it to Team India, watching many of his peers get a national cap. Despite a purple patch in the IPL from 2018-2020, which saw him score 400-500 runs consistently, India's very own 'Mr 360' struggled to catch selectors' attention. But when he finally did at the age of 30, his next five years saw him live out a decade worthy of career highs and lows, making him one of the most intriguing figures of Indian cricket.

2026-03-10T05:31:02.602732+00:00 IST

Tharoor reveals getting "birthday call" from Sanju Samson

Samson had a redemption story to remember, as he went from not being a part of the playing eleven in the start and having a frustratingly inconsistent form, he went on to play three of the most important innings of his career when it mattered the most, producing gems right from the virtual quarterfinal to the title clash against New Zealand. Tharoor also wished Samson for a new beginning in the Indian Premier League (IPL) with five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK), a franchise he was traded to after years of association with Rajasthan Royals.

2026-03-10T05:27:18.358269+00:00 IST

From Sanju's sixes to Allen storm, the record-breaking T20WC

The tournament witnessed some breathtaking catches, heartbeat-raising run-chases, magnificent cricketing shots and bowling spells that capture the nature of modern-day T20 cricket, and several records were broken. Some individuals from the present and future of the format lit up the tournament.

2026-03-10T04:20:26.582229+00:00 IST

Tennis

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Australian Open: Alcaraz battles past Zverev

In a five-hour, 27-minute marathon inside Rod Laver Arena on Friday, Alcaraz overcame physical distress and a fierce Zverev to prevail 6-4, 7-6(5), 6-7(3), 6-7(4), 7-5 in the longest semi-final in tournament history, according to the ATP website.

2026-01-30T10:29:00.880554+00:00 IST

Australian Open: Rybakina outlasts Pegula to enter final

Rybakina will now face World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in Saturday's final, setting up a rematch of the Australian Open 2023 championship match

2026-01-29T18:25:30.670087+00:00 IST

Adkar looks to make her mark at L&T Mumbai Open WTA 125K series

Homegrown talent and Maharashtra's No.1 Women's Singles player, Vaishnavi Adkar, has been given a Wild Card into the Main Draw at the upcoming L&T Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series, which will be held at the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) in Mumbai.

2026-01-29T15:45:34.187429+00:00 IST

Others

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“I wanna travel through India, climb Everest”: Lewis Hamilton

Hamilton's switch to Ferrari in 2025 ended his 12-year stint with Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team, making it one of the most high-profile moves in Formula 1 history. Partnering with Charles Leclerc, Hamilton's debut season in the scarlet car proved challenging.

2026-03-03T04:23:02.791365+00:00 IST

Thailand MotoGP: Marco Bezzecchi bounces back with victory

Bezzecchi was into a great early Grand Prix rhythm at the front, with Fernandez 0.9s away at the end of Lap 3. Then, attacking down at Turn 3 on Lap 4, Martin struck again. Marc Marquez was shuffled back to P4 by the 2024 World Champion, and then, Acosta entered the battle.

2026-03-03T03:01:33.986886+00:00 IST

Anush Agarwalla makes international debut at Belgium Dressage

The Belgium Dressage Events form a crucial part of Anush's Asian Games qualification campaign, with two more qualification opportunities remaining in the lead-up to the continental showpiece.

2026-03-03T02:54:07.943934+00:00 IST

Football

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ISL: East Bengal, Jamshedpur FC aim to continue winning run

Gameweek 2 of Indian Super League 2025-26 continues with a Saturday double-header as East Bengal FC face Sporting Club Delhi at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) in Kolkata on Saturday.

2026-02-20T19:08:52.919632+00:00 IST

Indian squad for 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia announced

The Indian senior women's team's 26-member squad for the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 has been announced.

2026-02-20T18:08:42.068067+00:00 IST

FC Goa cruise past Mohammedan SC to register first win of season

The victory lifted FC Goa to the top of the table with four points from two matches, while Mohammedan remain without a point after their opening two fixtures

2026-02-20T17:42:26.831713+00:00 IST

Hockey

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Schedule for upcoming Hockey World Cup Qualifiers unveiled

The matches for the qualifiers will start from February 28 onwards and will be played in Chile (February 28 to March 8, Santiago), Egypt (March 1 to 7, Ismailia) and India (March 8 to 14, Hyderabad), said a statement from FIH issued on Thursday.

2026-01-23T03:33:46.530611+00:00 IST

Skater Gauri Rai seeks better infrastructure

Seventeen-year-old Gauri Rai from Haryana had a terrific outing at the 2026 Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) first-leg at Leh's Nawang Dorjan Stobdan Stadium (NDS) on Wednesday as she won gold in the advanced figure skating category.

2026-01-22T18:24:33.870685+00:00 IST

HIL: Soorma Hockey Club's 6-1 victory over SG Pipers fails to see them through to qualifiers

Soorma Hockey Club registered a 6-1 victory against the SG Pipers in the final Men's Hockey India League (HIL) group stage match.

2026-01-22T18:00:41.420911+00:00 IST

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Cricket

Cricket fraternity hails Samson's masterclass against England

Following a brilliant 97* in 50 balls against West Indies at Kolkata during the virtual quarterfinal clash during the Super Eights, Samson reserved some more brutality for two-time champions, smashing their attack all over the park with a 42-ball 89, including eight fours and seven sixes with a strike rate of over 211.

2026-03-05T16:22:29.941107+00:00 IST

Cricket

India shatters records with 250+ total, 19 sixes in T20 WC semis

India's men's cricket team produced a record-breaking display of batting in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup semi-final against England at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, on Thursday.

2026-03-05T16:06:29.154669+00:00 IST

Cricket

Nitish Rana excited to help DC with his Delhi experience

Nitish, who has secured IPL titles with Mumbai Indians (MI) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), spoke to ANI in a pre-season media interaction.

2026-03-05T16:03:24.201148+00:00 IST

Cricket

T20WC: Samson levels with Virat Kohli, races past Rohit Sharma

Brimming with confidence and authority after a masterclass 97* against West Indies in the final Super Eight clash, a virtual knockout clash, Sanju continued his fine form, shrugging off the mental demons due to past failures this year, scoring 89 in 42 balls, with eight fours and seven sixes at a strike rate of 211.90.

2026-03-05T15:50:42.583918+00:00 IST

Cricket

Samson-Kishan set India’s highest T20 WC knockout stand

Indian batters Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan have scripted history to post the highest partnership for their country in an ICC Men's T20 World Cup knockout match on Thursday.

2026-03-05T15:46:32.261002+00:00 IST

Cricket

T20 World Cup: Samson powers India to biggest total

This score stands as the highest-ever total in a T20 World Cup knockout match, surpassing the previous record of 205/4 held by the West Indies Vs Australia in 2012 in Colombo.

2026-03-05T15:44:36.597499+00:00 IST

Others

Rajesh Kumar Gautam wins PGTI NexGen Phillaur Open 2026

Rajesh's second win on the NexGen saw him bag the winning cheque worth Rs 3,17,875 that moved him into third position in the 2026 PGTI NexGen Order of Merit. Aditya Raj Singh Chahal, who finished joint runner-up alongside Pankaj Maandiya in Phillaur, now leads the NexGen Order of Merit with season's earnings of Rs 4,87,000.

2026-03-05T15:29:14.752176+00:00 IST

Football

IFL: Aizawl, Rajasthan United eye first IFL win

The match will kick off at 18:30 IST and will be telecast live on DD Sports and streamed on the Waves app, as per an IFL press release.

2026-03-05T15:27:53.622395+00:00 IST

Others

ISL: East Bengal, FC Goa play out a goalless draw

The Gaurs are provisionally third in the table with eight points from four matches, while The Red and Gold Brigade are a place below with seven points from four matches. Miguel Ferreira was adjudged the Player of the match, as per an ISL press release.

2026-03-05T15:21:55.680504+00:00 IST

Football

ISL: Jamshedpur FC to host Inter Kashi

The Men of Steel will look to continue their strong start to the season after registering three wins from their opening matches, according to a release.

2026-03-05T15:19:28.921791+00:00 IST

Cricket

"Really important match": BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla

Defending champion India are facing England in a crucial ICC semi-final at Wankhede Stadium this evening, with the winner advancing to the final against New Zealand on March 8 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

2026-03-05T14:24:11.421974+00:00 IST

Cricket

Abhishek Sharma poor T20WC run continues, falls to offspin again

Abhishek looked promising in the start, getting two boundaries against Will Jacks. The spinner and England's star performer in this tournament had the last laugh as Abhishek attempted a flick, which came from the bottom of his bat and landed into hands of Phil Salt, who came running from deep midwicket, removing him for just nine runs in seven balls.

2026-03-05T14:22:45.876006+00:00 IST

Cricket

BCL strategically moves Season 2 to post-IPL window

A key priority behind this decision is to ensure the confirmed availability of all overseas players by avoiding potential travel disruptions, thereby maintaining the League's high competitive standards. This approach ensures that fans can experience the best of international participation and enjoy a truly world-class cricketing spectacle.

2026-03-05T14:07:25.318853+00:00 IST

Cricket

Vaishnavi, Ankita storm into quarterfinals at ITF W35 Kalaburagi

Indian players Vaishnavi Adkar and Ankita Raina produced commanding performances to move into the quarterfinals of the women's singles at the ITF W35 Kalaburagi at the Chandrashekhar Patil Stadium on Thursday.

2026-03-05T14:06:08.685394+00:00 IST