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"It hurts and s****": Stokes after losing Ashes in Adelaide

"That dream that we came here with is now over, which is obviously incredibly disappointing. Everyone is obviously hurting and quite emotional about it. But we've got two more games to go, and that's where the focus needs to switch to now," Stokes said.

2025-12-21T14:24:56.935532+00:00 IST

Kumble opens up on SRH buying Livingstone for Rs 13 crore

Former India cricketer Anil Kumble has commented on England player Liam Livingstone joining Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) for Rs 13 crore for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season.

2025-12-21T14:11:41.670597+00:00 IST

Shaurya finishes runner-up at Asian Tour Q-School

Shaurya Bhattacharya, who began the final round with a one-shot lead, was firmly in contention for the top spot for much of the day before dropping bogeys on three of the last seven holes. A closing-round 72 left him one stroke short of China's Lin Yuxin, who claimed victory with a five-round total of 16-under-par at the Lake View Resort and Golf Club

2025-12-21T14:09:57.790605+00:00 IST

1st T20I: India Women win toss, opt to bowl against Sri Lanka

The Harmanpreet Kaur-led India Women have won the toss and decided to field first in the first T20I of the five-match series against the Sri Lanka Women at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium on Sunday.

2025-12-21T13:20:29.896345+00:00 IST

India's D Suresh takes Aussie Mavericks Kites to WTL 2025 title

World Tennis League saw an enthralling four days of tennis in Bengaluru that with the Aussie Mavericks Kites taking the WTL 2025 title at the SM Krishna Stadium on Saturday putting up the 'The Greatest Show on Court!'. It was fitting that India's Dhakshineswar Suresh, one of the highlights of the tournament, sealed the deal for his team with another unreturnable serve

2025-12-21T12:49:53.365408+00:00 IST

India U-19 humbled by Pakistan in Asia Cup final

India Under-19 suffered a heavy defeat at the hands of Pakistan Under-19 in the final of the Under-19 Asia Cup, going down by a massive margin of 191 runs in Dubai.

2025-12-21T12:32:18.257382+00:00 IST

World 25K Kolkata: Gulveer, Seema rewrite records

On a chilly winter Sunday, the World 25K delivered a riveting spectacle as records tumbled, champions asserted their dominance and Indian distance running announced another leap forward. While Uganda's Joshua Cheptegei underlined his mastery of the distance in the international elite men's race, the day truly belonged to India's Gulveer Singh and Seema, both of whom rewrote the course records in their respective elite categories

2025-12-21T12:20:11.403777+00:00 IST

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Sahibzada Farhan becomes 2nd Pakistani batter to score T20WC ton

Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan became the second player from his country to score a century in ICC T20 World Cup. He scored the ton on Wednesday during the team's must-win league stage match against Namibia.

2026-02-18T12:00:42.421033+00:00 IST

"If IPL was first…": Dodemaide on Hazlewood, Cummins

Australian selector Tony Dodemaide defended the decision to leave out ace pacers Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood in the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

2026-02-18T11:59:48.145347+00:00 IST

Ishan Kishan moves to 8th place in ICC T20I rankings

India's star wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan has jumped 17 places to eighth in the latest ICC Men's T20I player rankings following his Player of the Match heroics against Pakistan in the ongoing T20 World Cup.

2026-02-18T11:44:21.149640+00:00 IST

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Madrid Open: Auger-Aliassime passes early test against Yoshihito

The Canadian rallied past Yoshihito Nishioka 4-6, 6-1, 6-4 for a spot in the second round.

2024-04-25T14:59:43.996555+00:00 IST

Madrid Open: Sorribes Tormo fends off Svitolina's challenge

Tormo came from a double breakdown in the second set to defeat No.16 seed Svitolina 6-3, 7-5 in a match that lasted for two hours and 12 minutes.

2024-04-25T13:41:13.404349+00:00 IST

"One of ways is to perform well in French Open": Yuki Bhambri

With the Paris 2024 Olympics in mind, Yuki Bhambri said he is ready for the Summer Game if an opportunity comes knocking, but he is focussing on the upcoming Grand Slam French Open as of now to determine his chances of going to the mega event.

2024-04-25T13:04:08.041208+00:00 IST

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Over 127 teams Pan-India register for Basketball Championship

A staggering over 127 teams from across India have applied to compete for the title in the second edition of Harish Sharma 3 on 3 All India Basketball Championship (Men & Women) on December 27-28 at the KD Jadhav Indoor Hall, Indira Gandhi Stadium Complex, New Delhi, according to a press release.

2025-12-24T09:35:19.254353+00:00 IST

‘Sansad Khel Mahotsav 2025’ inaugurated with 6500 athletes

The Sansad Khel Mahotsav 2025, envisioned to provide a strong platform for grassroots sporting talent from the Raver Lok Sabha constituency, was inaugurated with great enthusiasm and grandeur at the Central Railway Ground, Bhusawal.

2025-12-24T09:02:39.295079+00:00 IST

Joshua Seale and team win Pro-Am event of Tata Open 2025

Joshua Seale's team comprised amateurs Pratham Choudhary, Gokul Choudhary and Ajay Kumar Mishra. Their score was 51.8

2025-12-24T08:50:59.866309+00:00 IST

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India’s second FIFA Talent Academy, first for girls

India's first FIFA Talent Academy for girls was launched in Hyderabad after the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and the Government of Telangana signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the first Telangana Sports Conclave at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre, according to a press release.

2025-08-03T02:27:33.082275+00:00 IST

17 teams to battle for crown in football tournament

The fourth edition of the AIFF Futsal Club Championship 2024-25 will kick off on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at the Shri Manoj Sarkar Stadium - Shivalik Hall in Rudrapur, Uttarakhand.

2025-08-02T18:16:34.111178+00:00 IST

Aaron Ramsdale joins Newcastle United on season-long loan

Newcastle United on Saturday announced the signing of England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale on a season-long loan deal from Southampton.

2025-08-02T16:10:27.568305+00:00 IST

Hockey

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Sudev, Sorsby power Tamil Nadu Dragons to 2-0 win vs UP Rudras

The Tamil Nadu Dragons rode on goals from Abharan Sudev ('48) and Thomas Sorsby ('60) and a rock-solid defensive show from skipper Amit Rohidas to notch up a 2-0 win over the UP Rudras at the Hero Hockey India League clash at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium on Sunday.

2025-01-05T18:05:52.871202+00:00 IST

Soorma Hockey Club beat Kalinga Lancers in seven-goal thriller

Vincent Vanasch put in a stellar performance in goal to help Soorma Hockey Club beat Kalinga Lancers 4-3 in the Hero Hockey India League at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela on Sunday. Jeremy Hayward (11`), Nicolas della Torre (35`), Harmanpreet Singh (50`) and Harish Somappa (52`) scored for Soorma Hockey Club while Thierry Brinkman (5`), Sanjay (30`) and Gursahibjit Singh (50`) were on target for the Lancers.

2025-01-05T17:51:24.891321+00:00 IST

Team Gonasika beat Hyderabad Toofans to notch first win of HIL

SV Sunil (2`), Victor Charlet (33`) and Nilam Sanjeep Xess (60`) scored for Team Gonasika while Tim Brand (12`) scored for the Hyderabad Toofans, as per a press release from HIL.

2025-01-04T17:36:29.894431+00:00 IST

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Noida golfer Sukhman Singh captures IGU Amateur C'ship of India

With a hot putter and an impressive long game, Sukhman kept attacking the flags from the start of the final. He was all square till the sixth hole before going 4UP after 12 holes, and remained 2UP after the first 18 holes. Sukhman's father, Simarjeet Singh, is a former India No. 1 amateur and three-time winner of the Sri Lankan Amateur as well as IGU Mid-Amateur champion

2025-12-21T11:54:37.983963+00:00 IST

Cricket

Afghanistan Premier League set for fresh start in 2026

The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has announced the launch of a new franchise-based T20 competition, the Afghanistan Premier League. The inaugural season of the tournament is expected to feature five teams and is likely to be held in the UAE around October 2026, as per ESPNcricinfo.

2025-12-21T11:39:03.856481+00:00 IST

Cricket

We will work on his shots since it’s a 20-over format:Kamalpreet

Kamalpreet Sandhu, coach of India Under-19 cricketer Vihaan Malhotra, reflected on the youngster's journey and growth after he was recently picked up by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

2025-12-21T11:08:07.109901+00:00 IST

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Mandaviya leads 1st anniversary celebrations of Sundays on Cycle

Over 1,500 cyclists, representing people from all walks of life, including school students, NaMo Cycling Clubs, students from Puducherry University, and more, turned the scenic Rock Beach in Puducherry into a vibrant festival of fitness, reflecting the growing national importance of the movement and the rise of cycling. Padma Bhushan and Khel Ratna awardees P R Sreejesh and Sharath Kamal rode alongside the youth, further inspiring participants to embrace sports and fitness.

2025-12-21T11:02:00.988906+00:00 IST

Cricket

CWI, CPL review 2026 timing for Breakout T20 League

Cricket West Indies, in collaboration with the Caribbean Premier League, has completed a review of the proposed window for the Breakout T20 League in 2026. Given the increasingly congested international and domestic cricket calendar, coupled with preparations for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, it has been determined that the tournament cannot be staged in its originally planned window

2025-12-21T11:00:24.945044+00:00 IST

Cricket

Pietersen criticises England after their Ashes loss

Pietersen took on to his X handle, and said that this defeat is tough to understand because Australia were without Josh Hazlewood and Steve Smith. "No Hazlewood, hardly any Cummins, Smith, Lyon, etc, makes this defeat tough to understand."

2025-12-21T10:37:48.704691+00:00 IST

Cricket

McCullum admits 'not getting preparation right' after Ashes loss

England's dream to crush Australia with 'Bazball' were dead and buried despite a resillient show by their batters in a chase of 435 runs, as they were bundled out for 352 runs and left waiting to capturing their first Ashes series Down Under since 2010/11 and end their winless run of 18 Tests in Aussie land following that historic series across next four tours. The method which was specially prepared to take down a ruthless pack of Aussie bowlers and batters with the highest intent and attack to be displayed by bowlers and batters alike, failed for the first two Tests and even adapting a more traditional method could not save England at Adelaide as they still made a few brain fades with the bat, itching to feel the ball on the bat.

2025-12-21T09:45:49.417602+00:00 IST

Cricket

"Doubt I'll be playing Melbourne": Cummins after Ashes series win

Cummins' comeback was a grand one, as not only did he take six crucial wickets, including the massive scalp of Joe Root on both the innings, he also brought in his next-level tactical brilliance to deny a fighting England of a successful run-chase of 435 runs to win the Ashes series 3-0 and retain the urn. He also surpassed legendary Mitchell Johnson to become the sixth-highest wicket-taker for Aussies in Tests. He returned to the side after missing first two Tests, with Steve Smith stepping up as captain.

2025-12-21T09:39:41.666615+00:00 IST

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Sharma lies 42nd in Mauritius Open; Jarvis, Gerard lead

Shubhankar Sharma mixed two eagles, four birdies, five pars and seven bogeys in a roller-coaster round of 71, following up a gritty 69 the previous day that had ensured he safely made the cut

2025-12-21T09:07:02.364763+00:00 IST

Cricket

Sameer' record knock takes Pak to 347/8 against Ind at Dubai

Minhas achieved this milestone during his side's ACC Asia Cup final against India at Dubai. In his innings, Minhas scored 172 in just 113 balls, with 17 fours and nine sixes, at a strike rate of 152.21.

2025-12-21T09:06:11.874331+00:00 IST

Football

Premier League: Arsenal on top of points tally; Man City gets win

Viktor Gyokeres' first-half penalty conversion in the 27th minute sealed the top spot for the Gunners and for the first time ever, they lead the Premier League charts heading into Christmas. In 17 matches, they have won 12, drawn three and lost two, with 39 points.

2025-12-21T08:50:59.810957+00:00 IST

Hockey

Kalinga Lancers appoint Sanjay, Arthur Van Doren as co-captains

India drag-flicker Sanjay recently led the national team to a runners-up finish. At the same time, Van Doren captained Belgium to the title at the 31st Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in November 2025, underscoring the leadership pedigree both players bring to Vedanta Kalinga Lancers in the new season.

2025-12-21T08:36:11.706243+00:00 IST

Cricket

World Cup-winning Indian blind women’s team visits BCCI HQ

A statement from BCCI said, "The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) proudly congratulates the Indian Blind Women's Cricket Team, who recently won the inaugural Women's T20 World Cup for the Blind. It was a moment of honour as the entire team visited the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai on December 19 and were welcomed by the Honorary Treasurer Raghuram Bhat, who interacted with them and expressed his heartfelt greetings on behalf of everyone at BCCI."

2025-12-21T08:10:50.751694+00:00 IST

Cricket

Australia receives boost to chances of third-successive WTC final

The door to the WTC final has been opened ajar for Aussies. At the same time, they put the shutters down on England's 'Bazball' exhibition and dream to win a series in Australia for the first time since 2010/11 as they folded to 352 all-out in a valiant chase of 435 runs at Adelaide Oval.

2025-12-21T07:55:29.198801+00:00 IST