Sports

'Super Sunday' in Mumbai as Messi meets Tendulkar, Chhetri

Wankhede Stadium, which has witnessed some of the greatest moments in Indian cricket history, such as India's 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup win, Virat Kohli's record-breaking 50th ODI century, amongst others, turned into a place where music, football, cricket, Bollywood and politics, some passions and professions uniting the entire country had a mega crossover for the ages, producing several visuals worthy of a 'Picture of the Day' contest.

2025-12-14T15:10:56.699632+00:00 IST

Bumrah returns home, Axar unwell as India make forced changes

India will be without Axar Patel and Jasprit Bumrah for the third T20I against South Africa, as confirmed by captain Suryakumar Yadav at the toss and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)

2025-12-14T14:44:47.488872+00:00 IST

England aiming to bounce back in Ashes by recalling 2023 comeback

Joe Root has said that England are drawing inspiration from their spirited Ashes fightback two years ago as they look to stay alive in the ongoing series this winter

2025-12-14T14:36:08.905245+00:00 IST

Joe Root opens up on difficulties of 2021/22 Ashes series

England star batter Joe Root has revealed the challenges of the 2021-22 Ashes tour and how the recent trip to Noosa could help the Three Lions ahead of the ongoing Ashes series against Australia.

2025-12-14T13:59:41.669391+00:00 IST

Third T20I: India wins toss, opts to bowl first against Proteas

India captain Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and elected to bowl first against South Africa in the third T20I of the five-match series at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala on Sunday.

2025-12-14T13:40:37.456265+00:00 IST

Joe Root admits first Test century in Australia was a "relief"

Root kick-started his Ashes series in Australia with two single-digit scores at Perth, with his Test legacy as an all-conquering legend in question. However, in a technical masterclass at Brisbane during the pink-ball Test, Root ended all doubts about his greatness, scoring a patient 138-run knock which has so far been the biggest moment of joy for England in what has been a largely poor series so far for England, as they had to Adelaide Test with a 0-2 scoreline, making the match a do-or-die affair.

2025-12-14T13:28:00.754277+00:00 IST

"He is one of those icons..." Hiranandani on Messi's event

Hiranandani Group MD Niranjan Hiranandani, one of the Co-Sponsors of Lionel Messi's event at the Wankhede Stadium, said the Argentine legend is a global icon and that they look forward to hosting him.

2025-12-14T13:02:36.655519+00:00 IST

Cricket

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Sunil Gavaskar hails Suryakumar Yadav's leadership

Suryakumar played a decent knock of 32 runs off 29 balls, including three fours, which helped India to reach 175/7 in their 20 overs. With this win, India sealed their spot in the Super 8s stage ofthe T20 World Cup 2026.

2026-02-16T12:21:08.746857+00:00 IST

"Mahi, we think it’s the right time to move on": Jatin Paranjpe

Dhoni stepped down from ODI and T20I captaincy in early 2017, and Virat Kohli took over as India's captain in all formats. At that time, the 35-year-old Dhoni had helped India win the ICC T20 World Cup 2007, the ICC Men's World Cup 2011, and the ICC Champions Trophy 2013. Kohli led India in the 2019 ODI World Cup in England.

2026-02-16T11:55:20.409597+00:00 IST

Pakistan lost the game in the 1st innings: Waqar Younis

With the emphatic win over their arch-rivals in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup clash, India now leads 8-1.

2026-02-16T11:20:48.656697+00:00 IST

Tennis

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Indian Wells: Alcaraz starts title defence with win over Arnaldi

After dropping an intriguing first set, the Spaniard won nine straight games to win the match 6-7(5), 6-0, 6-1

2024-03-09T18:03:43.089310+00:00 IST

Indian Wells Open: Katie Volynets upsets Ons Jabeur

Volynets will face former No.1 Caroline Wozniacki in the third round.

2024-03-09T14:55:02.590025+00:00 IST

Indian Wells Open: Carlos Alcaraz starts off with win

After losing a closely fought and entertaining first set, Alcaraz went undefeated for nine successive games to secure a 6-7(5), 6-0, 6-1 victory.

2024-03-09T07:38:23.363936+00:00 IST

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Sapna joins UPKL franchise JD Noida Ninjas as Brand Ambassador

JD Noida Ninjas, a franchise of Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League (UPKL), have announced popular performer, actor and singer Sapna Choudhary as the Brand Ambassador of the team for the upcoming Season 2, according to a release.

2025-12-17T09:51:54.429737+00:00 IST

KCL sets December 28 player auction featuring 4 crore purse

The Kabaddi Champions League (KCL) has moved a step closer to its inaugural season following the successful completion of its Zone 4 and Central trials in Sonipat, paving the way for a mega player auction scheduled for December 28. The auction will feature eight franchises competing to build their squads from a strong domestic talent pool, with a total player purse of Rs 4 crore.

2025-12-17T09:33:47.753926+00:00 IST

Bindra mourns passing of his childhood coach Lt. Col. J.S Dhillon

India's 2008 Beijing Olympics gold medalist shooter Abhinav Bindra paid condolences and penned down an emotional message for his childhood coach Lt. Col. J.S. Dhillon, who passed away on Wednesday.

2025-12-17T07:40:51.519983+00:00 IST

Football

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Toni Kroos receives 'State Order of Merit' at Greifswald, hometown renamed temporarily in his honour

As per a report from Sport1, as quoted by Goal.com, the ceremony took place at Volksstadion, where the now-retired 35-year-old started his youth career at the age of seven with Greifswalder FC.

2025-07-18T16:40:32.356345+00:00 IST

Punjab FC extend Leon Augustine’s contract until 2027

Punjab FC (PFC) on Friday announced the extension of the contract of Leon Augustine ahead of the upcoming season. The versatile player will remain in the club until 2027.

2025-07-18T12:37:02.519617+00:00 IST

Durand Cup to see prize money pool grow three times to Rs 3 crore

Along with the winners and runners up, teams reaching the semi-finals and quarterfinals along with three individual awards will also receive a share of the prize pool. The three trophies of the Durand Cup were showcased here at AOI Vijay Durg in the presence of Aroop Biswas, Minister-in-Charge, Department of Power, Housing, Youth Services and Sports, Government of West Bengal, who was the Chief Guest of the event. Also present were Rajesh Kumar Sinha IAS, Principal Secretary, Housing, Youth Services and Sports, Disaster Management and Civil Defence Department, Government of West Bengal, Lt Gen Mohit Malhotra AVSM, SM, Chief of Staff HQ Eastern Command and Chairman Durand Cup Organising Committee and Maj Gen Rajesh Arun Moghe VSM, General Officer Commanding Bengal Sub Area and Vice-Chairman of Durand Cup Organising Committee.

2025-07-18T10:45:58.142497+00:00 IST

Hockey

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Harbhajan Singh, Abhinav Bindra wish Indian Jr Men’s Hockey Team

The Indian Men's Junior Hockey Team is set to face their arch-rivals Pakistan in the Men's Junior Asia Cup final on Wednesday.

2024-12-04T09:07:52.507084+00:00 IST

Brinkman excited to play with Indian stars in Hockey India League

With the much-anticipated league returning after a seven-year hiatus, Brinkman is thrilled to be part of the action, particularly in India, where he cherishes the chance to play in one of the sport's most passionate arenas.

2024-12-04T06:45:11.540200+00:00 IST

India book final ticket in Men's Junior Asia Cup

The Indian Junior Men's Hockey Team took on Malaysia in the semi-final of the Men's Junior Asia Cup against Korea on Tuesday in Muscat and defeated them 3-2 to advance to the Final, as per a release from Hockey India.

2024-12-04T02:55:23.280788+00:00 IST

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Cricket

Perth Scorchers beat Sydney Sixers by five wickets in BBL opener

Perth Scorchers secured a convincing five-wicket win against the Sydney Sixers in the opening fixture of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 season on Sunday. Cooper Connolly was named Player of the Match for his match-winning half-century in the rain-hit contest.

2025-12-14T12:46:08.712715+00:00 IST

Others

India to host LA 2028 Olympics shooting qualifier in New Delhi

With this event, the Indian shooters aiming for quotas in LA 2028 Olympics, will have a massive mental and home advantage.

2025-12-14T12:43:11.123358+00:00 IST

Football

AIFF chief Kalyan Chaubey on Salt Lake chaos

The AIFF chief's remarks come amid widespread criticism of the event's organisation, which was marred by disorder and left fans disappointed, prompting questions about planning, crowd management, and the programme's intent.

2025-12-14T12:22:53.862510+00:00 IST

Football

AIFF prez says Kolkata fiasco during Messi tour could cost India

Messi's Kolkata leg of the 'GOAT Tour 2025' ended in chaotic mode on Saturday. While the moment was supposed to be a moment of union between the World Cup-winning superstar and a football-crazy state, the presence of VIPs and politicians on the pitch with Messi sent fans into frenzy as they could barely catch a glimpse of the footballer for whom they had paid their hard-earned money. They alleged that their presence denied them a chance to catch a proper glimpse of the 38-year-old icon and the tents. The goal post in the stadium became the target of fans' anger, who vandalised the venue and threw plastic bottles at the VIPs gathered there.

2025-12-14T12:11:58.690910+00:00 IST

Tennis

GS Delhi Aces, SG Pipers, Mumbai Eagles,Rajasthan eye TPL crown

The Final of the Tennis Premier League (TPL) Season 7, powered by Clear Premium Water, is set to take place at the Gujarat University Tennis Stadium on Sunday. After five days of non-stop tennis action, GS Delhi Aces, SG Pipers, Yash Mumbai Eagles and Rajasthan Rangers will battle it out to be crowned as the new TPL champion

2025-12-14T11:55:55.016164+00:00 IST

Football

Fans go crazy ahead of Messi's event at Wankhede Stadium

Ahead of Messi's event at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, fans have gone crazy for the football icon. Many Lionel Messi fan have expressed their excitement to see the Argentine legend in their state.

2025-12-14T11:54:54.122948+00:00 IST

Cricket

Sanjay Bangar emphasises Shubman Gill's role

This comes after Gill failed to score in the first two fixtures of the ongoing five-match T20 series against South Africa. Gill scored only four runs in the first T20I and was dismissed for a golden duck in the second match against South Africa.

2025-12-14T11:44:28.955841+00:00 IST

Cricket

"Surya's form is a bigger concern for India than Gill's": Kaif

Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif has said that Suryakumar Yadav's form is a bigger concern for the Men in Blue than Shubman Gill's ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.

2025-12-14T10:40:16.744270+00:00 IST

Cricket

Under-19 Asia Cup: India bundled out for 240 against arch-rivals

India were bowled out for 240 by Pakistan in the Under-19 Asia Cup clash in Dubai on Sunday, as Aaron George's fighting knock of 85 could not take them to a competitive total and the side folded in 46.1 overs.

2025-12-14T10:31:13.528492+00:00 IST

Cricket

Shubman Gill's form at top worries India ahead of T20 World Cup

Shubman Gill's dipping form and his strike rate at the top order are a genuine concern for Team India ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.

2025-12-14T10:00:14.363750+00:00 IST

Cricket

SMAT 2025: Jaiswal's century guide Mumbai to four-wicket win

The 23-year-old Yashasvi Jaiswal hammered 101 runs off 50 deliveries, including 16 fours and one six, while chasing a daunting target of 235 runs. Mumbai chased down the target in 17.3 overs.

2025-12-14T09:33:02.782276+00:00 IST

Cricket

England rejected Australia A warm-up down under ahead of Ashes

England passed up the chance to face Australia A on a major venue--potentially on a lively MCG pitch--opting instead to focus on a shortened Ashes tour schedule, which has left them trailing 0-2 with three Tests remaining, as per The Sydney Morning Herald.

2025-12-14T09:28:26.680727+00:00 IST

Football

Supriya Sule extends best wishes ahead of Messi’s Mumbai event

Argentine football legend Lionel Messi reached Mumbai for his "GOAT India Tour 2025". NCP-SCP MP Supriya Sule extended her best wishes to the fans and the people of Maharashtra, while stressing the importance of safety.

2025-12-14T09:23:38.908362+00:00 IST

Others

John Cena retires: Wrestling world oays tribute to WWE icon

Cena, a record-breaking 17-time world champion, competed in his final professional wrestling match at Saturday Night's Main Event (SNME) on Sunday, where he suffered a submission loss to World Heavyweight Champion Gunther. The bout marked the end of one of the most decorated careers in WWE history.

2025-12-14T09:13:22.503458+00:00 IST