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Former cricketer Venkatesh Prasad wins KSCA presidential election

Former Indian cricketer Venkatesh Prasad has been 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.

2025-12-07T20:42:36.768627+00:00 IST

Dalhor, Sarkar headline retained player list before ISPL auction

The Indian Street Premier League (ISPL), India's pioneering tennis-ball T10 tournament, has announced its list of retained players, including last edition's stars Abhishek Dalhor of Majhi Mumbai (retained for Rs 26.65 lakh) and Jagannath Sarkar of Chennai Singams (retained for Rs 20.02 lakh), as franchises look to form strong squads ahead of the highly anticipated Season 3 Player Auction scheduled for Tuesday in Mumbai, as per a press release from ISPL

2025-12-07T18:01:10.806189+00:00 IST

IPBL: Mumbai Smashers defeat Hyderabad Royals in final

Mumbai Smashers charted a miracle run, going from sixth to champions with a win over Hyderabad Royals in the Grand Finale of the Indian Pickleball League--launched by The Times Group and recognised as India's only official pickleball league sanctioned by the Indian Pickleball Association under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, as per a press release by IPBL.

2025-12-07T17:30:25.177098+00:00 IST

Kiren Rijiju tries hand at pickleball during IPBL season 1 final

Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju tried his hand at Pickleball as he attended the Indian Pickleball League (IPBL) Season 1 finals, which was played between Mumbai Smashers and Hyderabad Royals on Sunday.

2025-12-07T17:27:58.906926+00:00 IST

Fit India Sundays on Cycle marks historic 52nd edition

The 52nd edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle unfolded on Sunday across more than 10,000 locations nationwide, with the nodal event held in the culturally vibrant city of Varanasi. The special edition also celebrated the contribution of Private Security Guards.

2025-12-07T17:01:59.693670+00:00 IST

BSF hosts first national golf event in Tripura

The Tripura government on Sunday organised the first-ever national-level golf tournament, Tripura Open Golf Tournament, at Tusker BSF Golf course, BSF campus, Salbagan, Agartala as part of "Bharat Golf Mahotsava" GFI Tour 2025, as per a press release by the FTR HQ of the Border Security Force.

2025-12-07T16:46:22.108126+00:00 IST

We should be proud that Dhoni was born in India: Murali Vijay

Former India opener Murali Vijay hailed legendary cricketer MS Dhoni's irreplaceable legacy, calling him a "natural and very unique" leader whose instinctive decisions, including handing the final over of the 2007 T20 World Cup to Joginder Sharma, helped shape India's cricketing history.

2025-12-07T15:26:56.821496+00:00 IST

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India-W win toss, opt to bowl first against Australia-W in Sydney

The toss happened after a delay due to drizzle. After this long series, Alyssa Healy is set to retire from international cricket.

2026-02-15T08:43:35.610655+00:00 IST

Ferguson to head home amid T20 World Cup for birth of his child

New Zealand fast bowler Lockie Ferguson is set to return home for the birth of his first child with his wife amidst the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, according to the ICC website.

2026-02-15T08:27:43.274792+00:00 IST

Surat: Excitement builds among junior cricketers ahead of Ind-pak

Navya Patel, a cricket player, shared similar sentiments, adding, "I am very excited about this World Cup match. India will make it 8-1 in our favour. Pakistan always loses to us, and I believe that tradition will continue. They are fearful to play against us."

2026-02-15T08:21:14.446464+00:00 IST

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India to play Sweden in Davis Cup Group I tie

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) announced on Thursday that the Indian men's tennis team will lock horns against Sweden in Davis Cup's Group I tie later this year in September.

2024-02-10T04:00:17.938914+00:00 IST

Frances Tiafoe downs Alex Michelsen to reach Dallas Open QFs

Top seed Frances Tiafoe thrilled the fans at the Dallas Open with a big show in his 6-4, 6-3 triumph against American Alex Michelsen to reach the quarterfinals.

2024-02-09T13:03:19.111981+00:00 IST

Jessica Pegula, Karolina Muchova top entry list for San Diego Ope

The World No.4 Jessica Pegula and Karolina Muchova will headline the entry list for the San Diego Open.

2024-02-09T12:37:16.618094+00:00 IST

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Inter-battalion zonal sports meet ogranised by police department

The Inter-battalion zonal sports meet was organised by the police department at Gulshan Ground (Gandhi Nagar) in Jammu.

2025-12-10T19:44:48.160290+00:00 IST

World Pickleball League expands to Rajasthan

WPBL welcomed the Pink City into its fold in a landmark move, expanding the league to seven franchises ahead of Season 2.

2025-12-10T18:38:22.588321+00:00 IST

New dates for 9th Elite Men's and Women's National C'ships

The 9th Elite Men & Women National Boxing Championship, earlier scheduled from December 31, 2025, to January 6, 2026, at Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, has been rescheduled

2025-12-10T17:32:41.639525+00:00 IST

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Helsinki Cup: Team Minerva tops group after beating HJK, Lopa

In the Helsinki Cup 2025, the Under-14 players of Minerva Academy have made a great start. It is being played on the grounds of Finland. In the first two matches played on European soil, the Indian club defeated two strong clubs of the host country. In the first league match, Finland's biggest football club, HJK, was defeated 5-0, while in the second match, Lopa was defeated 7-0. In both matches, Minerva's players scored a total of 12 goals and conceded no goals

2025-07-09T07:40:15.733545+00:00 IST

Last-minute goals: When seconds shape emotions and rewrite fates

When it takes place in a final or a knockout game, the stakes multiply, and so does the emotional reaction

2025-07-07T18:25:15.758124+00:00 IST

AIFF announces reward for fantastic Blue Tigresses

The Blue Tigresses delivered a flawless campaign, convincingly winning all four matches. India recorded emphatic victories over Mongolia (13-0), Timor-Leste (4-0), and Iraq (5-0) before clinching the group stage with a crucial 2-1 win against the higher-ranked hosts, Thailand.

2025-07-07T02:38:38.621674+00:00 IST

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Korea, Thailand reach Bihar for Asian Women's Champions Trophy

Korea, Thailand and Malaysia arrived in Rajgir, Bihar on Friday ahead of the Bihar Women's Asian Champions Trophy Rajgir 2024

2024-11-08T17:56:25.064380+00:00 IST

Hockey India begins celebration of 100 years of Indian Hockey

Hockey India on Thursday announced the beginning of a grand, year-long celebration marking the 100th anniversary of Indian Hockey. This centenary year is a tribute to a century of unparalleled excellence and a forward-looking vision for the future of hockey in India, marked with the grand relaunch of HIL and the historic inauguration of the Women's HIL.

2024-11-07T09:00:38.235563+00:00 IST

Kerala, Odisha, Puducherry, Haryana, Jharkhand, Maharashtra wins

Day 3 of the 14th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium saw Kerala Hockey, Hockey Association of Odisha, Le Puducherry Hockey, Hockey Haryana, Hockey Jharkhand, and Hockey Maharashtra further their respective campaigns with victories.

2024-11-06T14:22:56.258028+00:00 IST

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Cricket

India, South Africa teams arrive in Bhubaneswar ahead of first T2

The Indian and South African men's cricket teams on Sunday arrived in Bhubaneswar ready to kick off their five-match T20 series. The teams are gearing up for the first T20 match, starting on December 9 at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack.

2025-12-07T14:59:53.505930+00:00 IST

Cricket

Murali Vijay recalls his early days playing for Tamil Nadu

However, his start was rocky, with four ducks in the under-22s, making him doubt his abilities. Vijay even asked selectors to drop him, feeling the professional level was too high for him.

2025-12-07T14:46:13.043948+00:00 IST

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Guwahati Masters 2025: Sanskar Saraswat wins men’s singles title

India's rising star Sankar Saraswat upset the experienced Mithun Manjunath to clinch the men's singles title in the Guwahati Masters Super 100 tournament at the National Centre of Excellence here on Sunday.

2025-12-07T14:42:51.167685+00:00 IST

Cricket

“We've not been able to stand up to pressure”: Stokes

Ben Stokes acknowledged that England had struggled to cope with the pressure from Australia after losing the second Ashes Test by eight wickets and falling 2-0 behind in the five-match series, as per ESPNcricinfo.

2025-12-07T14:41:30.834394+00:00 IST

Cricket

Virat Kohli breaks his own record of most sixes in ODI series

Virat Kohli turned back the clock as he showcased his prime form during the recently-concluded three-match ODI series between India and South Africa. Kohli not only scored the most runs in the series, but he also hit the most sixes.

2025-12-07T13:31:58.214318+00:00 IST

Cricket

Kuldeep Yadav receives 'Impact Player of the Series' award

Yadav finished as the highest wicket taker in the ODI series, which India won 2-1, with nine scalps to his name in three fixtures at an average of 20.77 and best figures of 4/41.

2025-12-07T13:25:49.422520+00:00 IST

Cricket

McCullum says England had “overprepared” after Gabba defeat

England head coach Brendon McCullum has said his side "overprepared" for the second Ashes Test, which they lost against Australia by eight wickets at the Gabba.

2025-12-07T13:14:38.878275+00:00 IST

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Mayank Srivastava on India hosting 2030 Commonwealth Games

Deputy DG, Sports Authority of India, Mayank Srivastava, expressed his enthusiasm about India hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games and believes it could be a game-changer for Indian sports, bringing in international exposure and opportunities for athletes to grow.

2025-12-07T13:02:52.831565+00:00 IST

Cricket

Kohli offers prayer at Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple

Indian star cricketer Virat Kohli visited the Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple in Visakhapatnam and offered special prayers at the temple on Sunday.

2025-12-07T12:57:05.573209+00:00 IST

Cricket

Smith cheekily dodges question about altercation with Archer

Steve Smith cheekily dodged a question about his on-field heated verbal exchange with England pacer Jofra Archer on Day 4 of the second Australia vs England Ashes Test at The Gabba in Brisbane.

2025-12-07T12:21:38.008194+00:00 IST

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Puja Tomar plans gyms to nurture India's MMA stars

Tomar became the first Indian fighter to win a fight in the UFC on June 9 last year, beating Rayanne Dos Santos of Brazil in the Women's 52 kg (Women's Strawweight) division.

2025-12-07T12:12:24.144438+00:00 IST

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SSI National Sports Award aims to motivate, increase participatio

According to Dr Sarthak Patnaik, founder of Sports Science India (SSI), the event aims to motivate and increase participation among new athletes, veterans and current players.

2025-12-07T11:25:43.804982+00:00 IST

Cricket

“Bowl fast when there's nothing going on": Smith to Archer

Australia captain Steve Smith and England fast bowler Jofra Archer got into a tense confrontation during the closing moments of the second Ashes Test on Sunday. Smith sledged Archer saying, "Bowl fast when there's nothing going on champion."

2025-12-07T11:06:56.322970+00:00 IST

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Chaitanya Pandey wins IGU North East Amateur in Jorhat

Delhi boy Chaitanya Pandey posted rounds of 72, 71, 68 and 72 to clinch the IGU North East Amateur Golf Championship 2025 by one stroke at the Par-71 Jorhat Gymkhana Club here. The tournament was organised by the Indian Golf Union (IGU) from December 2 to 5, 2025.

2025-12-07T10:16:14.367416+00:00 IST