Sports

Test National Cricket Championship for Deaf’s opening ceremony

The Indian Deaf Cricket Association (IDCA), supported by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and recognized by the Deaf International Cricket Council & Asian Deaf Cricket Association, on Thursday December 18 kicked off the 4th edition of the Test National Cricket Championship for Deaf in Kolkata

2025-12-18T08:39:34.658321+00:00 IST

Cricket legend Sourav Ganguly joins Tiigers of Kolkata

Cricket icon and a defining Kolkata figure, Sourav Ganguly, has joined Tiigers of Kolkata as Co-Owner and Mentor for Indian Street Premier League Season 3, scheduled to be played at the Lalabhai Contractor Stadium, Surat, from January 9 to February 6. His induction as a co-owner marks a long-term association with the franchise, aligning his cricketing philosophy and leadership experience with the Tiigers' broader vision, while his mentoring role places him at the heart of shaping the team and its talent pathway

2025-12-18T08:21:29.197503+00:00 IST

Aakash surprised at 3 overseas stars going unsold in IPL Auction

During the IPL auction, headlines were made with Aussie all-rounder Cameron Green going to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for Rs 25.20 crores and domestic talents like Aquib Nabi (to Delhi Capitals), Prashant Veer and Karthik Sharma (to Chennai Super Kings) and Mangesh Yadav (to Royal Challengers Bengaluru) getting their domestic/state league cricket grind rewarded with massive paydays, but it did have some surprises in form of players like Bracewell, Jamie and Bairstow going unsold, despite teams searching talent to fill up roles played by them.

2025-12-18T08:02:16.223633+00:00 IST

"We'll review scheduling": Shukla after Lucknow T20I cancelled

The fourth T20I of the five-match series between India and South Africa was abandoned due to excessive fog at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Tuesday. India is leading the T20I series 2-1, with one more match to go.

2025-12-18T07:45:27.725902+00:00 IST

Ashes 3rd Test: Clinical Aussies dominate patchy England (Day 2)

England at the end of the play was 213/8, with skipper Ben Stokes (45*) and Jofra Archer (30*) fighting for their side as they trail by 158 runs.

2025-12-18T07:16:31.706941+00:00 IST

Latham-Conway achieve highest opening stand by a NZ pair in Tests

Latham-Conway achieved this record during the third and final Test against the West Indies at Mount Maunganui on Thursday.

2025-12-18T06:41:46.341902+00:00 IST

"Worst technology ever": Starc on snicko errors in Adelaide Test

Snicko continued to be a centre of attention during the ongoing Ashes series. On day one, the controversy erupted over decision to give Aussie keeper Alex Carey not out at 72, as after a caught behind appeal from English fielders following an edge, the decision was reviewed. The snicko showed a noticeable spike, but way before it passed Carey's bottom edge. TV umpire Chris Gaffaney explained that the spike happened "before the bat" and that the ball seemed to have "gone well under" the bat, adding, "There's a clear gap, no spike." Carey was adjudged to be 'not out', and he went on to score his first-ever Ashes ton, costing England big time. Now, after the opening day controversy, there have been two more controversies.

2025-12-18T06:09:16.760791+00:00 IST

Cricket

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"Goal was to bring more recognition, respect for our country": Zimbabwe skipper Raza after move to T20 WC Super 8 stage

This marks Zimbabwe's strongest performance in all of ICC white-ball events in years and comes on the back of plenty of all-format action against some top Test-playing nations, including India, last year. Having previously made it to the Super Sixes stage of the 1999 and 2003 50-over World Cups. Their best finish was the fifth spot in the 1999 World Cup.

2026-02-17T15:53:11.342758+00:00 IST

T20 WC: Batting coach satisfied with India's game against spin

India will be aiming to keep their undefeated run going on as they take on Netherlands at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium on Tuesday. So far in the tournament, India has been a mixed bag against spin and have shown more comfort while playing pacers, as evident by the numbers.

2026-02-17T15:48:55.938825+00:00 IST

Kotak rejects spin concerns, backs Varma after Pakistan win

India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak dismissed suggestions of a weak link in the batting line-up against spinners in the ongoing T20 World Cup.

2026-02-17T15:24:48.739658+00:00 IST

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"Trying to be a little bit more unpredictable": Daniil Medvedev

The 28-year-old will compete on the surface for the first time this year at the Monte-Carlo Masters.

2024-04-08T15:39:23.586623+00:00 IST

WPL has been biggest revelation for women's cricket: Sania Mirza

On March 17, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) lifted their maiden Women's Premier League crown after Smriti Mandhana-led side outplayed Delhi Capitals (DC) by 8 wickets at Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi.

2024-04-05T13:33:30.073600+00:00 IST

"Gold medals aren't made overnight": Sania Mirza

A gold medal has always been an elusive dream for India in the Summer Games. In the previous iteration, after putting in years of hard work 'Golden Boy' Neeraj Chopra bagged the sole medal for the nation.

2024-04-05T13:23:18.171698+00:00 IST

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Pinkathon Mumbai’s landmark 10th edition draws over 5,300 women

A major highlight of the Mumbai edition was the setting of a world record for the maximum number of visually impaired women running together, with 115 visually impaired runners taking part across categories. The Mumbai run also saw several women volunteer for hair donation, with Pinkathon founder Milind Soman cutting their hair on stage. The donated hair will be used to create wigs for cancer patients, extending the event's long-standing association with breast cancer awareness and survivor support beyond the race course

2025-12-22T08:33:28.717190+00:00 IST

Mauritius Open: Sharma finishes T-32 as Schaper wins in play-off

Shubhankar Sharma produced a final-round 3-under 69 that included several birdies and an eagle, but frequent bogeys stalled his progress. With rounds of 74-69-71-69, the Indian signed off at 5-under for the week

2025-12-22T08:14:17.444108+00:00 IST

Uttarakhand CM Dhami inaugurates Sansad Khel Mahotsav in Almora

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the "Sansad Khel Mahotsav" at Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Stadium in Almora. The sports festival was launched on Monday to promote the Fit India, Fit Uttarakhand vision.

2025-12-22T07:07:22.865301+00:00 IST

Football

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Sanan’s strike gives Jamshedpur FC their 2nd consecutive victory

With this win, Jamshedpur FC have six points from two matches and are on top of the group, closer to a place in the knockout stages

2025-07-29T13:30:21.342318+00:00 IST

DPS RK Puram, Govt. Girls Sr. Sec. Faridabad win Oriental Cup

The final day was graced by Zafar Iqbal, 1980 Moscow Olympic Gold Medalist and former Captain of the Indian Hockey Team, who inspired players with his presence and presented trophies to the winners.

2025-07-29T12:52:54.790274+00:00 IST

"Wanted to join a club that ranks among the top three": Florian

The 22-year-old playmaker was one of Europe's most sought-after talents this summer, with several clubs showing interest, but for Wirtz, there was clarity in his decision.

2025-07-29T10:10:15.748481+00:00 IST

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Soorma Hockey Club names Harmanpreet as captain for upcoming HIL

Soorma Hockey Club have announced double Olympic bronze medalist Harmanpreet Singh as the captain for the upcoming season of the HIL. Soorma Hockey Club will begin their inaugural campaign on Sunday, December 29 against Tamil Nadu Dragons at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela

2024-12-27T07:15:07.672902+00:00 IST

"No more ping pong game; now it's control and power play":Gonzalo

Gonzalo Peillat, a distinguished name in international hockey ended his Argentina career with 153 caps and 176 goals, notably helping Argentina secure their first men's hockey gold at Rio 2016. He represented Argentina from 2011 to 2018 before switching his allegiance to Germany in 2022, with whom he won a silver medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics shared his thoughts on the Indian team's rise. "Yeah, as you say, I think the Indians in the last years, they were training a lot together. They were doing a lot of camps in Europe. We saw now the Indians, they were in Amsterdam in the time we were playing also there and this change, maybe also the mentality or the structure for India, having more international coaches, different points of view, more European style hockey. I think this is also a big step for them and this is something that at the end of the day, you can see the progression from India. There's no more this ping pong game that used to be. Now it's a little bit more control, more power play situations. And this is in big tournaments what you need," Peillat told ANI.

2024-12-26T18:29:33.097733+00:00 IST

HIL propelled us to greater heights: Harmanpreet Singh

Indian men's hockey team captain and star drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh has expressed his excitement as he prepares to lead Soorma Hockey Club in the upcoming Hockey India League (HIL) season, set to commence on December 28.

2024-12-26T06:42:47.041298+00:00 IST

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Cricket

Cummins continues fine run against Root, gets him for 12th time

England's hopes of securing the Ashes urn and winning a series in Australia took a nosedive as Root was dismissed for a low score during the third Adelaide Test in the first innings. He nicked a delivery by Cummins to Alex Carey, scoring just 19 runs.

2025-12-18T05:20:38.735926+00:00 IST

Football

FIFA Intercontinental Cup Final: PSG beat Flamengo on penalties

The win means that PSG have secured their sixth major title of the year, including top-tier domestic league Ligue 1, Coupe de France, Trophee des Champions, UEFA Champions League, the biggest prize of them all, and the UEFA Super Cup, as per Olympics.com.

2025-12-18T05:06:17.143027+00:00 IST

Cricket

Ashes 3rd Test: England five down despite Stokes-Brook stand

At the end of the second session, England was 132/5, with Stokes (19*) and Jamie Smith (5*) unbeaten. England trailed by 239 runs.

2025-12-18T04:30:56.314842+00:00 IST

Football

Jhingan saddened by Indian football's state amid Messi visit hype

Messi's visit to India in Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Delhi showcased how a cricket-crazy nation like India is pretty passionate about football as well, as thousands of fans filled up the stadiums to get that one glimpse of Argentina's FIFA World Cup-winning icon waving at them and kicking a football into the stands. The visit to Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata gave the tour a chaotic start, as passionate fans took out their anger on VIPs and politicians who hogged Messi's attention and because of how Messi left earlier than expected, showing the well-known love of West Bengal state for football. The visits to other cities produced several crossover moments, with Messi meeting Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi in Hyderabad, Indian cricket and football icons Sachin Tendulkar and Sunil Chhetri at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai and International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta in Delhi at Arun Jaitley Stadium.

2025-12-18T04:28:15.080656+00:00 IST

Cricket

From Udhampur to Bengal: Pacer Brijesh Sharma finally makes it to the IPL, reflects on his journey

Rajasthan Royals, the inaugural IPL champions, got the right-arm pacer Brijesh at his base price of Rs 30 lakhs during the IPL 2026 auction at Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. Brijesh, from Udhampur, had to move to Bengal for better opportunities. There, he featured in the Bengal Pro T20 League, where he took 11 wickets in seven matches, averaging just under 18, and finished in the tournament's top ten wicket-takers.

2025-12-18T03:38:58.939100+00:00 IST

Cricket

Ashes: Starc continues dream run, achieves unique first with bat

Starc achieved this feat during the third Ashes Test against England at Adelaide Oval. Batting at number nine, Starc once again delivered, scoring a quick 75-ball 54, with nine boundaries.

2025-12-18T03:07:59.410980+00:00 IST

Cricket

Ashes: Lyon becomes Australia's 2nd highest Test wicket-taker

Lyon achieved this upward movement in the charts during the third Ashes Test against England at Adelaide Oval on Thursday.

2025-12-18T02:41:39.082920+00:00 IST

Cricket

Ashes 3rd Test: Lyon's double strike leaves England three down

At the end of the session, England was 59/3, with Joe Root (11*) and Harry Brook (6*) unbeaten. They trail by 312 runs.

2025-12-18T02:06:49.421220+00:00 IST

Football

Messi had guided tour of Vantara’s conservation ecosystem

Messi made a special visit to Vantara, a wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and conservation centre founded by Anant Ambani

2025-12-17T18:16:33.654865+00:00 IST

Cricket

Tendulkar meets members of Indian Women’s Blind Cricket Team

Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar met the members of the Indian Women's Blind Cricket Team - who are the newly-crowned T20 Blind Cricket World Cup champions - at the MIG Cricket Club in Mumbai on Tuesday.

2025-12-17T17:59:10.913729+00:00 IST

Cricket

Fans express frustration after 4th IND vs SA T20I gets abandoned

Cricket fans expressed their disappointment after the fourth India vs South Africa T20I was abandoned due to excessive fog at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Wednesday.

2025-12-17T17:58:14.111506+00:00 IST

Others

GCL: Alpine SG Pipers beat Fyers American Gambits

Alpine SG Pipers stormed their way into title contention by registering their second consecutive victory, according to a release.

2025-12-17T17:38:21.077387+00:00 IST

Cricket

Joshua to lead WI in ICC U19 World Cup 2026

The 15-member West Indies squad also includes Jewel Andrew, a 19-year-old star who has played three ODIs and five T20Is for the senior men's national cricket team.

2025-12-17T17:37:35.149140+00:00 IST

Cricket

KL Rahul, Prasidh Krishna named in Karnataka’s VHT 2025-26 squad

Indian wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul and fast bowler Prasidh Krishna have been named in the squad of Karnataka for the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26, set to take place from December 24 to January 8, as per a letter from the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA).

2025-12-17T16:28:41.919008+00:00 IST