Sports

Dube opens up on Bumrah's availability for 4th T20I vs SA

Indian all-rounder Shivam Dube has opened up on speedster Jasprit Bumrah's availability for the upcoming fourth T20I against South Africa at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on December 17.

2025-12-16T18:21:02.950613+00:00 IST

"Excited to join Purple and Gold Army for this IPL": Pathirana

Sri Lankan fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana has expressed his excitement after joining the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. The speedster was bought by KKR for Rs 18 crore at the IPL 2026 Auction.

2025-12-16T18:20:28.599965+00:00 IST

Nagal to lead India’s challenge at 10th edition of Bengaluru Open

A flagship event on the ATP Challenger Tour, the tournament continues to grow in stature as one of India's most prominent international tennis competitions

2025-12-16T18:19:21.625907+00:00 IST

Irfan Pathan praises KKR’s bowling potential

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) now possess a well-rounded bowling attack across all phases of a T20 innings following the addition of Sri Lankan fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana to their squad.

2025-12-16T18:05:06.313555+00:00 IST

IPL Auction: Foreign stars, domestic toil rewarded, steal deals

The IPL 2026 is set to take place from March 26 to May 31, continuing its traditional slot in the cricket calendar. Although the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is yet to release the complete schedule, the 19th edition of the tournament is expected to begin around three weeks after the T20 World Cup, which will be held from February 7 to March 8 across India and Sri Lanka, and will conclude at the end of May, as per ESPNcricinfo.

2025-12-16T17:50:44.212512+00:00 IST

Lionel Messi experiences unforgettable moments at Vantara

Global football icon Lionel Messi made a special visit to Vantara, a wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and conservation centre founded by Anant Ambani.

2025-12-16T17:16:27.640757+00:00 IST

Haryana, Jharkhand to meet in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title clash

With this victory, Haryana have solidified their top spot in Group A with two wins and a loss, while Hyderabad slipped to second due to a poorer net-run-rate.

2025-12-16T17:11:04.618617+00:00 IST

Cricket

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Pakistan's Sadia Iqbal regains No.1 ranking among T20I bowlers

Pakistan spinner Sadia Iqbal has regained her place as the No.1 T20I bowler in the world by making big gains in the latest ICC Women's Player Rankings.

2026-02-17T11:25:31.877897+00:00 IST

Hardik Pandya recalls his heroic last over against Bangladesh

Pandya defended 11 runs in the final over, a feat that catapulted him into the national spotlight, and a decade later, he features in the Indian squad as a senior player in the team's title defence.

2026-02-17T11:24:35.752738+00:00 IST

MCA invites team bids for T20 Mumbai Women’s League

The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA), governing body of the T20 Mumbai Women's League, has invited bids from interested and eligible parties for the right to operate three teams in the T20 Mumbai Women's League, according to a release.

2026-02-17T11:22:11.242458+00:00 IST

Tennis

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Miami Open: Zverev beats in-form Marozsan to reach semis

The World No. 5 earned a 6-3, 7-5 victory against the Hungarian.

2024-03-29T05:01:39.791244+00:00 IST

Grigor Dimitrov ousts Carlos Alcaraz, reaches Miami SFs

Dimitrov will take on fourth seed Alexander Zverev in a semi-final clash.

2024-03-29T04:34:37.548787+00:00 IST

Danielle Collins sets Miami Open final clash against Rybakina

Collins just needed 75 minutes to dispatch Alexandrova.

2024-03-29T04:17:27.864353+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

BAI conducting coaches Development Program Para Badminton

Para-badminton in India is currently witnessing a phase of sustained growth, reflected in consistent success at the highest level. Indian shuttlers won an impressive 18 medals at the 2024 BWF Para-Badminton World Championships, highlighting the country's depth across multiple categories. That momentum carried into the Summer Paralympics 2024, where India secured five medals, further reinforcing its position as one of the sport's leading nations. As performance standards continue to rise, the emphasis on structured coach education is becoming increasingly central to sustaining progress

2025-12-21T07:51:50.399654+00:00 IST

GCL: Triveni Continental Kings register victory

Marc'andria Maurizzi registered a last-gasp win over Volodar Murzin on the prodigy board to help defending champions Triveni Continental Kings escape to an 8-7 victory over Fyers Amerian Gambits and open up a six-point lead at the top of the leader board on Matchday 7 in the Global Chess League

2025-12-20T17:49:51.716390+00:00 IST

Football

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Shillong Lajong FC opens Durand Cup campaign with dominating win

On Sunday, Everbrightson Sana and Phrangki Buam scored a brace each, while substitutes Treimiki Lamurong and Deibormame Tongper added a goal apiece, as the young Shillong side delivered a clinical and confident performance.

2025-07-27T02:37:29.776740+00:00 IST

U13 ASMITA Football Leagues 2025-26 to be staged in 26 states,UTs

The 2025-26 season of the U13 ASMITA Football Leagues is all set to kick off on July 27 with Bengaluru, Karnataka, hosting the inaugural tournament, as per the official website of the All India Football Federation (AIFF).

2025-07-26T14:40:06.827974+00:00 IST

AIFF to review shortlisted candidates for Indian men's coach

Following comprehensive discussions and a rigorous selection process, 10 candidates were selected for the committee to review, following which, the TC shortlisted three.

2025-07-26T10:59:09.922410+00:00 IST

Hockey

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Hockey India League announces free tickets for fans

This move is part of Hockey India's vision to take the sport to every corner of the country and make it more accessible to its passionate supporters. By foregoing revenue from ticket sales, Hockey India aims to build a stronger connection between the sport and its passionate supporters, encouraging more people to experience the thrill of live hockey, as per a press release from Hockey India.

2024-12-17T07:33:10.594845+00:00 IST

Deepika’s performances help India lift Women’s Jr. Asia Cup title

Star drag-flicker Deepika played a tremendous role in India's title-winning campaign and ended the tournament with 12 goals to her name

2024-12-16T15:42:32.837294+00:00 IST

India, China, Japan, Korea, Malaysia qualify for Women’s Jr. WC

India, China, Japan and Korea finished on the top-2 spots of their respective pools, therefore qualifying not only for the semi-finals of the tournament but also securing their ticket to the World Cup. As the last spot for the World Cup was to go to the team finishing 5th, the 5-8 place classification matches became really exciting! Thailand and Malaysia defeated Chinese Taipei and Hong Kong, China respectively to move on to the 5th-6th place match. Malaysia came away with a victory in the crucial match-up to become the last Asian team to qualify

2024-12-16T08:27:23.103823+00:00 IST

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Cricket

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Trophy tour begins from Ram Setu

"Launching the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Trophy Tour with DP World above the Ram Setu, a site steeped in history, symbolism and shared cultural identity, sets an inspiring tone as we build towards this landmark event," ICC Chairman Jay Shah said.

2025-12-16T17:10:00.145925+00:00 IST

Cricket

A look at Nathan Lyon's incredible Adelaide Oval record

Having worked as a ground staff member at the iconic Adelaide Oval, Lyon will aim to continue his rise among the game's all-time greats as his side looks to win the third Test and retain the Ashes urn once and for all.

2025-12-16T16:51:08.245790+00:00 IST

Cricket

IPL 2026 auction: Prithvi Shaw heads back to DC

Indian opener Prithvi Shaw headed back to the Delhi Capitals (DC) after the franchise acquired the right-handed batter for Rs 75 lakh at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction on Tuesday.

2025-12-16T16:36:57.386941+00:00 IST

Others

GCL: Fyers American Gambits beat Triveni Continental Kings

A last-gasp win on the Prodigy board helped Fyers American Gambits overturn a deficit and seal a dramatic victory against reigning champions Triveni Continental Kings on Matchday 3 of the Global Chess League (GCL), a joint initiative of Tech Mahindra and FIDE, on Tuesday. The Gambits beat the Kings 10-8, following Ganges Grandmasters' 12-3 win over PBG Alaskan Knights

2025-12-16T16:35:59.497825+00:00 IST

Cricket

Pathirana writes emotional farewell note to CSK after KKR signing

Pathirana was sold to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for a whopping Rs 18 crore during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction on Tuesday. Delhi Capitals (DC) opened the bidding for Sri Lankan speedster, and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) joined the fray. Bidding intensified between LSG and DC as Pathirana's bid rose to Rs 10.4 crore. When the bid stood at Rs 15.8 crore, KKR came in at Rs 16 crore, quickly raised it to Rs 18 crore, and ultimately stole the deal.

2025-12-16T16:26:24.125856+00:00 IST

Cricket

CSK's two new uncapped Indian signings excited to play with Dhoni

Prashant and Karthik became the joint-most-expensive uncapped Indian players to be signed by an IPL franchise, getting Rs 14.20 crores each from CSK during the IPL Auction in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.

2025-12-16T16:23:29.419919+00:00 IST

Cricket

Livingstone bags Rs 13 crore deal as SRH go big in IPL auction

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) made one of the marquee purchases of the auction by signing England all-rounder Liam Livingstone for Rs 13 crore. Livingstone brings vast T20 experience, having scored 7,496 runs in 330 T20 matches at an average of 28.18 and a strike rate of 144.93, including two centuries and 39 half-centuries, along with 143 wickets at an average just over 25. For England, he has 955 runs in 60 T20Is at an average of 25.13 and a strike rate of 148.98, with one century and two fifties, besides 43 wickets.

2025-12-16T15:54:02.787333+00:00 IST

Cricket

"Bowling alongside Jadeja will mean a lot": Bishnoi

Ravi Bishnoi, whose base price was Rs 2 crore, was sold to Rajasthan Royals for a whopping price of Rs 7.4 crore at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction on Tuesday.

2025-12-16T15:28:09.527448+00:00 IST

Cricket

KSCA constitutes new Cricket Advisory Committee featuring Kumble

Prasad was elected President of the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) on Sunday. Former India cricketer Sujith Somasunder has been elected Vice-President, while Santosh Menon has been chosen as Secretary, a post he earlier held from 2019 to 2022. Prasad won the election, defeating K N Shanta Kumar by 191 votes. Prasad secured 749 votes, while Shanta Kumar received 558 votes. Former umpire BK Ravi has been elected as Joint Secretary, winning with 669 votes, while BN Madhukar got the better of MS Vinay for the post of Treasurer, winning with 736 votes.

2025-12-16T15:20:21.358184+00:00 IST

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Pune Grand Tour unveils trophy in New Delhi

The event brought together notable dignitaries at the national capital, led by Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, and Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President Smt. PT Usha unveils the Pride of Pune. They were joined by Shri Pankaj Singh, President, Cycling Federation of India (CFI), Jitendra Dudi (IAS), Pune District Collector, Onkar Singh, Chairman CFI, and Maninder Pal Singh, Secretary General, CFI on the occasion.

2025-12-16T15:06:21.721948+00:00 IST

Cricket

"It's nice to be back": Anrich Nortje ahead of fourth T20I

Ahead of the fourth T20I against India, South Africa speedster Anrich Nortje said he is focusing on improving every day. The fourth T20I of the five-match series between the two countries will be held in Lucknow on December 17.

2025-12-16T14:57:45.135705+00:00 IST

Cricket

IPL 2026 Auction: Mustafizur heads to KKR for Rs 9.20 crores

Besides the international stars getting attention, the night continued to be a big payday for Indian uncapped players as MP batter Akshat Raghuvanshi went to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for Rs 2.2 crores and left-arm pacer from MP, Mangesh Yadav went to RCB for Rs 5.2 crores.

2025-12-16T14:46:14.878831+00:00 IST

Cricket

"Hope Bangladesh become a force in coming T20 WC": Shoaib Akhtar

Marking his first role in the T20 franchise circuit, Akhtar has joined Dhaka Capitals as a mentor in the Bangladesh Premier League, with an eye on nurturing the country's next generation of fast bowlers, as per ICC.

2025-12-16T14:36:00.001873+00:00 IST

Cricket

“Acquired two of three shortlisted players”: Sanjiv Goenka

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) owner Sanjiv Goenka has expressed delight at having acquired two of the three "shortlisted players" they intended to acquire in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction on Tuesday.

2025-12-16T14:11:32.348565+00:00 IST