Sports

“Bit more pressure on India": Dinesh Karthik ahead of T20 WC sf

Former Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik said that there is always be a "bit more pressure" on defending champions India as they are "expected to win" against Egland in the second Final of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.

2026-03-05T08:29:02.385471+00:00 IST

Records, heartbreaks, redemption: History of IND-ENG in T20WC

A defeat at Adelaide back in 2022 caused Men in Blue to rethink their white-ball template and paved the way for young talent, while a win at Providence two years later marked a redemption for skipper Rohit Sharma, who went on to break the 11-year old trophy drought for India. Now, two of these teams, who have had imperfect campaigns so far, will be chasing perfection at iconic Wankhede, a venue which has witnessed history, heartbreak and records for years.

2026-03-05T08:21:56.989716+00:00 IST

Austria arrive in Hyderabad for FIH World Cup 2026 Qualifiers

The Austrian women's hockey team touched down in Hyderabad ahead of the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers, Hyderabad, Telangana, as per a release from Hockey India.

2026-03-05T07:17:07.451647+00:00 IST

"May the best team win": British High Commission in India ahead of IND vs ENG T20 WC 2026 semifinal

The British High Commission in India highlighted the excitement ahead of the upcoming India vs England T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal on Thursday at the Wankhede Stadium, celebrating the shared passion for cricket and wishing the best team to win.

2026-03-05T07:04:20.912775+00:00 IST

J-K Ranji team meets ICC chair Jay Shah after historic win

The Jammu and Kashmir Ranji Trophy team players met the International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman, Jay Shah, to acknowledge his role in strengthening cricket in the state during his tenure as the secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India earlier.

2026-03-05T06:46:54.228280+00:00 IST

Aspect Sports, Pinkathon reunite for Intl Women’s Day Run

Aspect Sports continues its association with Pinkathon, the largest women's running event in the country, as the official Sports Partner for the 8th Edition of Pinkathon Delhi, scheduled to be held on March 8th, 2026, to coincide with Women's Day Celebrations.

2026-03-05T06:24:51.582501+00:00 IST

Prayagraj: Locals pray for Team India’s win in T20 WC 2026 semis

Locals in Prayagraj offered prayers for team India's victory in the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinals clash against England at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.

2026-03-05T05:56:10.814346+00:00 IST

Cricket

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Sri Lanka announces Gary Kirsten as new head coach

Sri Lanka have announced the appointment of Gary Kirsten as the new head coach of the national men's side. Former South African cricketer and renowned coach Kirsten will take on the role of Sri Lanka's national men's team head coach starting April 15.

2026-03-09T14:28:15.380331+00:00 IST

Afghanistan-Sri Lanka white-ball series likely to be postponed

The Afghanistan-Sri Lanka white-ball series, scheduled in the UAE from March 13-25, is likely to be postponed indefinitely due to escalating military conflict in West Asia.

2026-03-09T13:57:18.551659+00:00 IST

Varun hails historic T20 WC win as top moment of his career

"Definitely among the top moments of my career, because it's the World Cup. No team has won it back-to-back, and no hosting nation has won it, so it has to rank among the best. It feels like my life has come full circle because when I started cricket at 26, it felt too late, but now I have just won a World Cup for the country, and it feels surreal. There are two things," he said.

2026-03-09T13:07:26.925162+00:00 IST

Tennis

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Australian Open: Novak Djokovic moves into semi-finals

Serbian legend and 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic moved into the semi-finals of the Australian Open as his opponent, Lorenzo Musetti, was forced to retire while leading 6-4, 6-3, 1-3 in the pair's quarter-final clash on Wednesday.

2026-01-28T08:55:42.321100+00:00 IST

Australian Open: Pegula sets up semi-finals clash with Elena

The last time Pegula faced a compatriot in the Australian Open quarterfinals, she closed the match in 1 hour and 35 minutes on Wednesday to reach the semifinal, where she'll face Elena Rybakina.

2026-01-28T05:39:55.699107+00:00 IST

Australian Open: Rybakina stuns Iga Swiatek to storm into SFs

Elena Rybakina has made it to the Australian Open semifinals for the first time since her 2023 final appearance, stunning No. 2 seed Iga Swiatek 7-5, 6-1 in the quarterfinals on Wednesday.

2026-01-28T03:24:38.002532+00:00 IST

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"Lot of respect": Lindblad hails Verstappen ahead of F1 Debut

Lindblad is Formula 1's newest sensation. His journey holds a special place for India, with his maternal roots tracing back to Punjab. Just a week before his much-awaited Formula 1 debut, Lindblad made a special visit to India for the Red Bull Moto Jam event.

2026-03-02T08:59:52.922153+00:00 IST

New Delhi to host SJFI National Convention 2026 after 23 years

The Sports Journalists Federation of India (SJFI) National Convention 2026 will be held in New Delhi from March 13 to 16, marking the return of the prestigious annual gathering to the national capital after 23 years. The National Convention, organised by the Delhi Sports Journalist Association (DSJA) will also celebrate the Golden Jubilee of SJFI, making it one of the most significant editions in its history, according to a release.

2026-03-02T08:34:51.642646+00:00 IST

RCB Cares accelerates its Sports Forward Nation vision

In a decisive step towards building a Sports Forward Nation, RCB Cares today announced a strategic expansion of its grassroots sports development programme, extending support to Yes For Hockey and Ashwini's Sports Foundation, in partnership with GoSports Foundation, according to a release.

2026-03-02T06:55:51.980476+00:00 IST

Football

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Mohammedan SC host FC Goa as both sides seek first win of season

Mohammedan Sporting Club will host FC Goa in the first fixture of Matchweek 2 of the Indian Super League 2025-26 at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan on Friday, February 20.

2026-02-19T15:33:32.651168+00:00 IST

India U20 women to play friendly matches against Swedish clubs

The Indian U20 women's team will play four friendly matches against Swedish clubs during their ongoing preparatory camp in Sweden.

2026-02-19T10:42:16.063293+00:00 IST

UEFA Champions League: Brugge 3-3 Atletico, Bodo/Glimt 3-1 Inter

Christos Tzolis scored a dramatic 90th-minute equaliser to rescue a 3-3 draw for Club Brugge against Atletico Madrid, capping off a thriller UEFA Champions League knockout play-off first leg at the Jan Breydel Stadium. On the other hand, Bodo/Glimt secured a 3-1 victory over Italian titans Inter Milan at a freezing Aspmyra Stadion, Bodo, Norway, according to the UEFA Champions League website.

2026-02-19T06:40:20.538746+00:00 IST

Hockey

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FIH reveals list of officials appointed for 2026 World Cup

The selection was made by the FIH Technical Officials and Umpiring Committees, chaired respectively by Sheila Brown (South Africa) and Peter Elders (Netherlands)

2026-01-20T14:51:41.628695+00:00 IST

HIL: Ranchi Royals secure a thrilling 4-1 win on penalties

Araijeet Singh Hundal (19', 32'), Sam Lane (42') and Tom Boon (57') were the goal scorers for Ranchi Royals, while Lalit Kumar Upadhyay (25', 53'), Kane Russell (36') and Sudeep Chirmako (39') scored the goals for HIL GC. In the shootout, Vishnukant Singh, Sam Lane, Maxime van Oost and Tom Boon scored from their attempts for the Royals, as per a Hockey India press release.

2026-01-19T16:36:53.144716+00:00 IST

Baba Bakala wins Roundglass Inter Development Centre Tournament

The final lived up to its billing as both teams went toe-to-toe in an end-to-end battle. The breakthrough came in the second quarter when Baba Bakala earned a penalty corner. Captain Shamsher Singh stepped up under pressure and executed a calm, clinical finish to give his side a vital lead.

2026-01-19T11:58:52.604973+00:00 IST

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Cricket

Kedar Jadhav backs India to win semifinal against England

Former Indian cricketer Kedar Jadhav said that India have a "pretty good chance" of beating England in the semifinal on Thursday and advancing to the T20 World Cup 2026 final.

2026-03-05T05:19:00.958268+00:00 IST

Cricket

Matt Henry calls NZ’s bowling effort against SA “brilliant”

New Zealand pacer Matt Henry acknowledged that the Blackcaps delivered a brilliant performance with the ball against South Africa in the first semifinal of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026, on Wednesday at Kolkata's Eden Gardens.

2026-03-05T04:04:33.389900+00:00 IST

Football

Arsenal beat Brighton 1-0, Man City held to 2-2 draw by Forest

Arsenal had an opportunity to extend their lead late in the match, but Leandro Trossard failed to convert from close range. Despite the pressure from the hosts, the Gunners held on for all three points.

2026-03-05T03:09:19.087471+00:00 IST

Football

Newcastle beat Man United 2-1, Chelsea defeat Aston Villa 4-1

Newcastle United scored a dramatic late winner to beat Manchester United 2-1 at St James' Park in their Premier League fixture on Thursday. On the other hand, Chelsea registered a dominant 4-1 victory over Aston Villa in their fixture, according to the Premier League website.

2026-03-05T02:43:05.120958+00:00 IST

Cricket

"Finished it before we could settle in": Sachin hails Allen's record ton in T20WC semifinal

Finn Allen etched his name in history with a 33-ball ton, the fastest across the T20 and 50-over WCs, booking NZ's spot in the final by making light work of a 170-run chase at Kolkata's Eden Gardens on Wednesday.

2026-03-04T20:47:03.098630+00:00 IST

Cricket

T20 WC: SA coach terms loss as "bloody walloping"

A record-breaking century by Allen in just 33 balls, the fastest across T20 and 50-over World Cups, sunk Proteas to a crushing nine-wicket loss in the semifinal at the Eden Gardens on Wednesday, despite a fight back sixth wicket stand between Tristan Stubbs (29) and Marco Jansen (55*), which took SA from 77/5 to 169/8.

2026-03-04T19:59:10.770617+00:00 IST

Cricket

Generational shift causing changes in domestic cricket: Kushagra

India's domestic cricket has witnessed a wave of new champions across formats in recent seasons. Jharkhand clinched their maiden Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title in 2025-26, Vidarbha followed with their first Vijay Hazare Trophy triumph in 2025-26, and Jammu & Kashmir capped it off with a historic, first-ever Ranji Trophy title in 2025-26 last month.

2026-03-04T18:53:49.978549+00:00 IST

Cricket

"Today, we were good all the way": Santner hails NZ's win

Allen's historic 33-ball century and fine bowling from New Zealand helped them seal their spot in the T20 World Cup final, scheduled to take place at Ahmedabad on Sunday. Their opponents, India or England, will be decided at Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. This marks their second T20 World Cup final after the 2021 edition, where they lost to Australia.

2026-03-04T18:43:15.599966+00:00 IST

Others

All England Open 2026: Satwik-Chirag face first round exit

The Indian duo lost to the unseeded, Malaysian duo of Aaron Tai and Kang Khai Xing in straight games, as per ESPN.

2026-03-04T17:35:23.308553+00:00 IST

Cricket

T20 WC: Markram Hails Allen-Seifert blitz after semi-final exit

South Africa skipper Aiden Markram credited New Zealand's explosive opening pair for taking the game away from his side in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup semi-final, admitting that a special innings from Finn Allen left the Proteas with little room to recover.

2026-03-04T17:31:53.973163+00:00 IST

Cricket

Allen storm 'Finn-ishes' Proteas' T20WC run, shatters records

During a run-chase of 170 runs, Kiwi openers Tim Seifert (58 in 33 balls, with seven fours and two sixes) and Allen (100* in 33 balls, with 10 fours and eight sixes) made a light work of the total, chasing it down in just 12.5 overs, with Seifert overtaking Gayle's 47-ball ton against England in T20 World Cup 2016 and Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell's 40-ball ton against Netherlands in 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup to slam the fastest World Cup century across T20I and ODI formats.

2026-03-04T17:30:53.026194+00:00 IST

Cricket

“Pretty up there”: Allen rates his historic ton vs SA

A historic century by Finn Allen, the fastest in T20 World Cup history, took New Zealand to the final of the ongoing T20 World Cup, stopping South Africa's unbeaten run by nine wickets at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday.

2026-03-04T17:21:31.918495+00:00 IST

Cricket

T20WC: Archer, Bumrah, Arshdeep in focus ahead of IND-ENG clash

Pace barrage from both the sides could decide the outcome of the second semifinal, with all three pacers, Archer, Arshdeep and Bumrah in good form.

2026-03-04T17:04:52.750212+00:00 IST

Cricket

Zimbabwe en route home after airspace disruption post T20 WC

Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) on Wednesday confirmed that the Zimbabwe senior men's team, which participated in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, is now en route back home after the International Cricket Council (ICC) arranged alternative travel following recent disruptions in transit.

2026-03-04T17:01:47.355114+00:00 IST