Sports

BCCI secretary denies board approaching Laxman for Test coach gig

The media reports of Laxman being approached to become India's next Test coach has been doing the rounds since yesterday. The news comes just a few weeks after India suffered a 0-2 Test whitewash to South Africa at home under Gautam Gambhir, their second whitewash in back-to-back years following a humiliating 0-3 loss to New Zealand last year under the same coach, which marked India's first Test series loss at home since 12 years and starting of crumbling of India's great Test empire, guarded well by leaders like MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma for over a decade.

2025-12-28T08:07:24.101108+00:00 IST

Head backs Weatherald to do good in international cricket

Weatherald filled the opening vacancy that has never truly been filled since David Warner's retirement and was picked for the series after fine performances for Tasmania and Australia A in recent years.

2025-12-28T07:41:57.349021+00:00 IST

Babar, Rizwan left out, Khawaja Nafay earns maiden call-up in SL

The T20I series will be played from January 7-11. As per ICC, the star trio will skip the series due to their franchise cricket commitments in Australia's Big Bash Cricket League (BBL). Notably, all three have struggled in their stints so far, with Babar managing just 71 runs in four innings for Sydney Sixers, including just one fifty and three single-digit scores, Rizwan having scored just 36 runs across two innings for Melbourne Renegades, and Shaheen taking just two wickets in four matches at an average of 76.50 and an economy rate of 11.19, leaking runs left and right in Brisbane Heat colours.

2025-12-28T06:42:49.444062+00:00 IST

PM Modi hails Indian sporting teams for making 2025 "memorable"

PM Modi was addressing the nation in the 129th edition of the 'Mann Ki Baat' programme.

2025-12-28T06:33:53.660630+00:00 IST

Brett Lee inducted into Australian Cricket Hall of Fame

Featuring over 60 members since its inception in 1996, Lee joins the elite company of legends like Ricky Ponting, Don Bradman, Keith Miller, Dennis Lillie, The Chappell brothers, Ian and Greg, Shane Warne, Steve Waugh, Michael Hussey, among other superstars of Aussie cricket.

2025-12-28T05:42:18.380487+00:00 IST

ILT20: Pollard, Ghazanfar shine as MI Emirates seal Q1 berth

In an impressive all-round performance, Kieron Pollard's unbeaten 44, studded with five sixes, confirmed MI Emirates' Qualifier 1 clash against the Desert Vipers on December 30, according to an ILT20 press release.

2025-12-28T04:40:12.260782+00:00 IST

MCG chief curator "in state of shock" as he breaks silence at two

The Melbourne Boxing Day Test for the Ashes, while wholesome for England as they ended their 18-Test winless streak in Australia, was criticised from various experts, ex-cricketers not only from Australia and England, but also world cricket for ending within a span of just two days, with a massive 36 wickets tumbling and no fifties being scored throughout the match as the bowlers made merry on a pace-friendly surface.

2025-12-28T04:23:00.235450+00:00 IST

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Jonathan Trott reflects on coaching journey with Afghanistan

Outgoing Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott has reflected on his stint with the Afghanistan cricket team after the former England cricketer's caoching tenure ended on Thursday following Afghanistan's elimination from the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, despite securing an emphatic 82-run win over the Canada, according to the ICC website.

2026-02-20T04:03:34.632051+00:00 IST

Veteran umpire dies after bee attack during cricket match in Unna

He added that while trying to escape, Manik lost his balance and fell, and the bees swarmed over him. Notably, Manik had been umpiring for about 30 years and was a state panel umpire.

2026-02-20T03:15:40.907641+00:00 IST

Mooney becomes leading run scorer for AUS-W in T20Is

Veteran Australia Women's wicketkeeper-batter Beth Mooney surpassed former captain Meg Lanning to become the leading run-getter for her country on Thursday.

2026-02-19T18:06:25.984304+00:00 IST

Tennis

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Machac stuns Djokovic, pulls off upset to reach Geneva Open final

Czech tennis player Tomas Machac pulled off an upset by defeating world number 1 Novak Djokovic in the semi-final of the Geneva Open on Friday.

2024-05-24T16:36:28.056631+00:00 IST

Iga Swiatek, Marketa Vondrousova lead Wimbledon entries

Karolina Muchova, a two-time Wimbledon quarterfinalist, has also joined the competition. Following wrist surgery in February, the 2023 Roland Garros finalist and World No. 14 has not yet participated in any games this year

2024-05-22T18:27:21.319876+00:00 IST

Andre Agassi to replace John McEnroe as captain of Team World

John McEnroe, another American, who has led Team World since the first Laver Cup in Prague in 2017 will hand the reins to Agassi.

2024-05-22T13:18:04.600508+00:00 IST

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Delhi’s Addya Katyal wins junior women’s Trap title

Addya Katyal of Delhi produced a calm and composed performance in the final to claim the junior women's Trap title at the 68th National Shooting Championship Competitions (Shotgun), currently underway at the Karni Singh Shooting Range here.

2025-12-30T17:35:13.516178+00:00 IST

UPKL: Kanpur, Lucknow’s dominance headline Day 6 action

In the opening match of the day, Kanpur Warriors registered a hard-fought 35-30 victory over Aligarh Tigers. Aligarh Tigers, playing without key raider Vinay, were led by Kunal Bhati, who produced an impressive first-half performance, scoring consistently and helping his side inflict an early all-out.

2025-12-30T14:25:48.270600+00:00 IST

Sonipat Stars set the pace with purposeful picks at KCL auction

At the heart of Sonipat's auction campaign was Ayan Lochab, the franchise's star signing, picked up for Rs. 18.4 lakhs. The dynamic left raider was among the most in-demand players at the auction, and the Stars moved swiftly to secure a player capable of turning matches with speed, control, and composure under pressure, as per a press release from KCL.

2025-12-30T13:30:51.516182+00:00 IST

Football

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India U20 women ready for Myanmar in final Asian Cup qualifier

The India U20 women's team are on the cusp of ending a 20-year wait to qualify for the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup, standing just one win away from booking their tickets to the 2026 tournament in Thailand.

2025-08-09T17:35:26.347288+00:00 IST

Bodoland FC stun Punjab FC to go on top of Group D

Local side Bodoland FC stunned Indian Super League (ISL) side Punjab FC in front of their home fans through a second-half strike by Colombian striker Robinson Blandon Rendon to go on top of Group D of the Durand Cup, which was played here at the SAI Stadium.

2025-08-09T16:44:16.347926+00:00 IST

Manchester United sign Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig

Premier League club Manchester United on Saturday announced the signing of Slovenia international Benjamin Sesko from German football club RB Leipzig. The striker has signed a contract until June 2030.

2025-08-09T14:30:07.135952+00:00 IST

Hockey

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HIL: Arshdeep Singh’s twin strikes sink UP Rudras

Arshdeep Singh proved to be the match-winner for the Hyderabad Toofans as his brace propelled them to a comprehensive 3-1 win against the UP Rudras in the Men's Hockey India League match on Saturday.

2025-01-25T17:17:57.521143+00:00 IST

JSW Soorma Hockey Club, Odisha Warriors all set for final

After two weeks of gripping and thrilling hockey action, Odisha Warriors and JSW Soorma Hockey Club are all set to lock horns in a historic clash at the first-ever Women's Hockey India League 2025 final on Sunday at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium in Ranchi.

2025-01-25T11:20:59.910985+00:00 IST

Team played very well: Udita Duhan on Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers

Despite losing the encounter against JSW Soorma Hockey Club in the ongoing Women's Hockey India League 2025, Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers skipper Udita Duhan backed her team and appreciated their game.

2025-01-25T04:04:46.723582+00:00 IST

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Cricket

England's MCG Test win: A gift from 'gen-next' to the old guard

The win came too late, with the Ashes urn sitting pretty in Australia's trophy cabinet.

2025-12-28T04:07:13.373039+00:00 IST

Others

UPKL: Uday Dabas leads Gazab Ghaziabad to win over Yamuna Yoddhas

Gazab Ghaziabad took control of the contest early, combining aggressive raiding with a disciplined defensive effort to put Yamuna Yoddhas under sustained pressure. The momentum firmly swung in Gazab's favour as they inflicted a series of all-outs, steadily widening the lead on the scoreboard, according to a UPKL press release.

2025-12-28T02:54:55.248624+00:00 IST

Cricket

SA20: Nortje stars in Sunriser Eastern Cape's campaign opener

It was also the first time the Sunrisers had triumphed in their opening game of the season.

2025-12-28T02:47:02.225028+00:00 IST

Football

Premier League: Liverpool secure close 2-1 win over Wolves

Liverpool registered a hat-trick of wins in the ongoing English Premier League after securing a close 2-1 win against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Anfield on Saturday, as per Goal.com.

2025-12-27T18:28:08.109303+00:00 IST

Others

Harish Sharma 3 on 3 All India Basketball Championship begins

"The Delhi government has announced the highest cash awards in the country for the medal winners in Olympics and international matches. We are hopeful that in the coming days, the nation will reach new heights in the field of sports," said Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma, as quoted from a release.

2025-12-27T18:25:05.356412+00:00 IST

Others

From cricket to chess, Indian youngsters dominate the world stage

In 2025, many young Indian athletes left their mark on the global stage and changed the narrative of Indian sports. While the veterans continued to shine, this year, particularly belonged to a fearless bunch of youngsters who didn't just compete but conquered the big stage.

2025-12-27T18:13:45.450557+00:00 IST

Football

Ronaldo’s brace guides Al-Nassr to 3-0 win over Al Akhdoud

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a brace as Al-Nassr sealed their 10th straight win in the Saudi Pro League with a 3-0 victory over Al Akhdoud on Saturday, as per Goal.com. Joao Felix also found the net as Al-Nassr moved four points ahead of Al-Hilal at the top of the table, taking 30 points from their first 10 matches of the 2025-26 season.

2025-12-27T18:08:06.933442+00:00 IST

Others

Charishma vs Patri, Sanjeevi vs Raghav in singles finals

Local favourite Surya Charishma Tamiri and the up-and-coming Tanvi Patri set up a women's singles summit clash at the Senior National Badminton Championships in Vijayawada on Saturday after registering hard-fought wins over their respective opponents, as per a release from the Badminton Association of India (BAI).

2025-12-27T17:30:15.245865+00:00 IST

Others

"Since PM Modi has come in power, sports reached new high": Verma

Delhi minister Pravesh Verma attended the Harish Sharma 3x3 All India Basketball Championship at the Indira Gandhi Stadium along with Sudhanshu Mittal, who is also the co-chairperson of the organising committee, president of Delhi Basketball Association Mukesh Kalia, and Roopam Harish Sharma, who is the chairperson of the organising committee, on Saturday.

2025-12-27T17:08:30.770149+00:00 IST

Cricket

Duan Jansen drives JSK to historic at Centurion

Duan Jansen delivered a career-best T20 performance to drive Joburg Super Kings to a historic 22-run victory over Pretoria Capitals in the second match of Betway SA20 Season 4 on Saturday, according to a release.

2025-12-27T16:35:31.824901+00:00 IST

Cricket

Joe Root becomes 9th cricketer to score 22,000 international runs

England star batter Joe Root hit another milestone in cricket as he became only the ninth batter to score 22,000 international runs. Joe Root scored 15 runs in the second innings of the fourth Australia vs England Test of the ongoing Ashes series at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) to achieve the feat.

2025-12-27T16:32:46.389613+00:00 IST

Cricket

"No fans should celebrate": Vaughan after 4th Test end in 2 days

The Ben Stokes-led England registered a memorable four-wicket win against Australia in the fourth Test on Saturday. The visitors registered their first victory on the tour as the five-match series now stands at 3-1, with Australia already having pocketed the Ashes.

2025-12-27T15:58:39.971610+00:00 IST

Cricket

BCCI announces squad for ICC Men’s U19 World Cup 2026

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men's Under-19 World Cup on Saturday. Ayush Mhatre will lead the young side in the marquee tournament.

2025-12-27T15:23:57.230420+00:00 IST

Cricket

Ashes: A look at records during fourth Test at MCG

The Ben Stokes-led England registered a memorable four-wicket win against Australia in the fourth Test at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday. The visitors registered their first victory on the tour as the five-match series now stands at 3-1, with Australia already having pocketed the Ashes.

2025-12-27T14:48:16.322514+00:00 IST