Sports

Having Watson, Russell as coaches is a blessing: Ramandeep

Since joining KKR in 2024, during which he was a part of the team that sealed their third IPL trophy, Ramandeep has contributed 172 runs at an impressive strike rate of 167.9, with 6 wickets already to his name. More recently, Ramandeep lit up the 2025 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy with 209 runs at a strike rate of 195 and 9 wickets across 10 matches, and he looks primed for his best season yet in Purple and Gold

2026-03-12T10:24:31.860842+00:00 IST

International Series, IGPL align to build a global pathway

Through the partnership, IGPL's leading players, determined by the league's rankings at agreed points during the season, will earn places in various International Series events across the calendar.

2026-03-12T10:23:39.966531+00:00 IST

Diksha leads five Indians at Australian Women’s Open

Diksha Dagar will once again spearhead the Indian challenge as the LET stays in Australia with the Women's Australian Open

2026-03-12T09:53:11.528130+00:00 IST

Pathan feels CSK will be at advantage against RR due to Samson

Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) season 2026, in one of the biggest trades in the tournament's history, Samson was traded from RR to CSK and will don the yellow colours at the price of Rs 18 crores. In turn, Sam Curran and seasoned all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja were traded to the inaugural champions. While Jadeja's price will go down from Rs 18 crores (at CSK) to Rs 14 crores, Curran will continue receiving his existing fee of Rs 2.4 crores.

2026-03-12T09:43:22.170528+00:00 IST

WPGT: Jasmine Shekar steals show, takes lead in 5th leg

Jasmine, who won the first leg of the 2026 season, carded 2-under 70 despite two late bogeys to take a one-shot lead over the promising amateur Lavanya Gupta (71)

2026-03-12T09:35:24.860102+00:00 IST

IOA urges States and UTs to plant 2036 trees to mark Olympic Day

In a communication issued by the IOA President, PT Usha, the initiative aims to highlight the Olympic Movement's commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility, while encouraging communities across the country to celebrate Olympic Day through meaningful environmental action.

2026-03-12T09:01:35.119964+00:00 IST

India set for semis against Italy after World Cup Spot

India will face Italy in the semi-final as they look to continue their strong run in front of the home crowd, according to a release.

2026-03-12T08:55:02.964002+00:00 IST

Cricket

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“It's not going to be easy for RCB to win back-to-back titles

RCB have bought the all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer for Rs 7 crore in the IPL mini auction for the upcoming season. Last season, he played for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).after being bought for a massive Rs 23.75 Crore bid in the 2025 season.

2026-03-12T12:18:04.853692+00:00 IST

“Virat Kohli will be hungrier than ever”: Irfan Pathan

The 37-year-old Kohli played a vital role in RCB's title win last season, scoring 657 runs in 15 innings at an average of 54.75 and a strike rate of 144.71. He finished among the top run-scorers in the tournament, contributing significantly with 66 fours and multiple fifty-plus scores.

2026-03-12T12:02:20.148150+00:00 IST

India’s first esports World Champion Ved Bamb joins S8UL

Ved "Beelzeboy" Bamb's arrival not only adds a world champion to S8UL's roster but also reinforces the organisation's commitment to nurturing top-tier talent and expanding India's presence in emerging global esports ecosystems

2026-03-12T11:34:54.082161+00:00 IST

Tennis

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Indian Wells Open: Djokovic reaches fourth round

Djokovic, the five-time champion, outclassed Aleksandar 6-4, 1-6, 6-4, facing a setback in the second set to book his place in the fourth round of the event for the first time since 2017. This is the second successive match where Djokovic has played three sets, having played a tough campaign opener against Kamil Majchrzak.

2026-03-10T03:35:05.849398+00:00 IST

Indian Wells: Carlos Alcaraz starts campaign with win

Alcaraz, who started off the year with a memorable Australian Open title win this year, beat Dimitrov 6-2, 6-3, as per ATP's official website. He looked in incredible touch, which earned him the elusive Australian Open grand slam title and the ATP 500 Doha last month. A two-time champion, Alcaraz extended his win streak at the tournament to 13 matches.

2026-03-08T13:59:06.585687+00:00 IST

Adkar clinches ITF W35 Kalaburagi title

India's Vaishnavi Adkar lifted the singles title at the ITF W35 Kalaburagi with a determined 7-6(3), 6-4 victory over compatriot Ankita Raina in the final on Sunday.

2026-03-08T10:31:36.858026+00:00 IST

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Arjun Maini to compete for HRT Ford Racing in 2026 DTM Season

The No. 36 Ford Mustang GT3 EVO will be driven by Arjun Maini and will feature an updated RAVENOL design, now shining in a striking blue and yellow metallic look. HRT works closely with its team partner RAVENOL in the development of high-performance lubricants and brake fluids, which contribute significantly to the performance of the car

2026-03-12T11:02:11.946348+00:00 IST

Shat Mishra gets off to flying start at 2026 IGPL Chandigarh

Shat Mishra, who turned professional only in 2025, got his 2026 campaign off to a flying start with a leading 6-under 66 in the first round of the 2026 IGPL Invitational Chandigarh, according to a release.

2026-03-11T16:42:04.691113+00:00 IST

World Boxing Futures Cup: Priyansh, Ambekar and Sahil wins

The Indian Youth boxing team continued its campaign at the World Boxing Futures Cup 2026 in Bangkok with strong performances from the men's contingent on the fourth day of competition, according to a release.

2026-03-11T15:00:53.716153+00:00 IST

Football

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ISL: Punjab FC and NorthEast United FC share one point each

Parthib Gogoi gave NorthEast United FC the lead at the hour mark, only to see home-side Punjab FC's Nigerian striker Nsungusi Jr.

2026-03-09T17:06:00.064055+00:00 IST

Trump urges Australia to grant asylum to Iran women’s team

US President Donald Trump urged Australia to provide asylum to the Iranian National Women's Soccer Team, warning that forcing the team back to Iran could put their lives at serious risk.

2026-03-09T16:03:20.496634+00:00 IST

Rodriguez strike secures Diamond Harbour's first ever IFL win

Diamond Harbour FC secured their first-ever Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26 victory after edging past Dempo SC 2-1 at the Kalyani Stadium on Sunday.

2026-03-08T14:49:07.932175+00:00 IST

Hockey

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Baljeet Kaur reflects on road to India women’s hockey team

Emerging Indian women's hockey team midfielder Baljeet Kaur has opened up about her arduous journey from a humble childhood to the national senior team, crediting her family's resilience and a shift in mindset--which she learned from international stars--as the key factors to her success.

2026-03-09T10:37:52.481418+00:00 IST

India beat Uruguay 4-0 in FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers

The Indian Women's Hockey team opened their FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 Hyderabad, Telangana campaign with a dominant 4-0 win over Uruguay at the G. M. C. Balayogi Hockey Ground (Gachibowli Hockey Complex) on Sunday.

2026-03-08T17:18:11.942164+00:00 IST

England, Korea clinch wins in FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers

England defeated Italy with a dominant scoreline of 5-2, while Korea beat Austria 1-0 in a tight contest at the G. M. C. Balayogi Hockey Ground (Gachibowli Hockey Complex) on Sunday.

2026-03-08T12:37:49.741179+00:00 IST

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Cricket

Javon Searles suspended under Anti-Corruption Code

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has charged team officials Chitranjan Rathod and Trevon Griffith, along with West Indian player Javon Searles,

2026-03-12T07:44:56.305677+00:00 IST

Cricket

"Always exciting to see IPL begin": Harbhajan before 2026 season

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) enter the new season as defending champions, having defeated Punjab Kings by six runs in the 2025 edition's summit clash held in Ahmedabad.

2026-03-12T07:29:34.566235+00:00 IST

Cricket

"We are monitoring situation closely," says an IPL Official

The Indian Premier League (IPL) authorities are closely monitoring the prevailing situation and have said that conditions remain under control so far, an IPL official told ANI on Thursday.

2026-03-12T07:07:45.145240+00:00 IST

Cricket

"Always wanted to do tough job": Bumrah after India's T20WC win

Speaking in a video shared by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Bumrah reflected on his desire to take up challenging responsibilities and make an impact for the team.

2026-03-12T05:50:40.554224+00:00 IST

Cricket

"IPL will be held as per schedule" BCCI VP Rajeev Shukla

Speaking to ANI, Shukla clarified that the BCCI has already released the schedule for the initial phase of the tournament and will decide on the remaining fixtures once the poll schedule is announced for the states heading to elections.

2026-03-12T05:30:29.608206+00:00 IST

Tennis

Draper stuns Djokovic; Alcaraz reaches Indian Wells quarters

World No. 14 Jack Draper produced one of the biggest results of the Indian Wells Open after defeating Serbian legend and World No. 3 Novak Djokovic in a thrilling Round 16 contest, while several top seeds progressed further in the prestigious ATP Masters 1000 tournament.

2026-03-12T04:25:49.450006+00:00 IST

Cricket

Nahid credits Shaun Tait for fifer vs Pakistan in 1st ODI

Bangladesh pacer Nahid Rana heaped praise on the team's fast bowling coach, Shaun Tait, describing him as an outstanding mentor who supports players both professionally and personally.

2026-03-12T02:59:57.036271+00:00 IST

Cricket

Sophie Devine, Beth Mooney top Women’s Hundred auction

Some notable players attracted relatively modest bids. India all-rounder Deepti Sharma was picked by Sunrisers Leeds at her base price of £27,500 after receiving a single bid. Meanwhile, Indian wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh was bought by Manchester Super Giants for £50,000.

2026-03-12T02:57:06.449765+00:00 IST

Cricket

Hardik Pandya faces complaint over alleged disrespect to national

A complaint has been filed against Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya at the Shivaji Nagar police station in Bengaluru over alleged disrespect to the national flag during celebrations following India's T20 World Cup victory at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

2026-03-12T02:55:12.843415+00:00 IST

Cricket

Sourav Ganguly congratulates India on ICC Men's T20WC triumph

Former India captain and President of the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB), Sourav Ganguly, congratulated Team India after their title-winning campaign at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, praising the side for steadily improving their performance as the tournament progressed.

2026-03-12T02:51:02.364661+00:00 IST

Football

Real Madrid thrash Man City as UCL Round of 16 heats up

Several European heavyweights delivered commanding performances as the Round of 16 first-leg matches of the UEFA Champions League produced high-scoring contests and dramatic finishes across Europe this week.

2026-03-12T02:24:37.593382+00:00 IST

Cricket

Don't see a point in Dhoni batting at number 8 or 9:Pujara on IPL

Pujara was also part of CSK in the 2021 edition when they clinched the title

2026-03-11T18:25:45.397480+00:00 IST

Football

Chanmari FC set to host Dempo SC in key IFL clash

Newly-promoted Chanmari FC will host former champions Dempo SC in the Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26 at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Aizawl

2026-03-11T18:21:16.617768+00:00 IST

Others

India delivers strong performance in Para Athletics Grand Prix

Indian athletes delivered an impressive performance on the opening day of the New Delhi 2026 World Para Athletics Grand Prix, securing gold medals and podium finishes across several track and field events

2026-03-11T18:15:11.079382+00:00 IST