Sports

"Could've used a better word": Conrad reflects on 'grovel' remark

Following his side's ODI series loss to India, South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad reflected on the usage of "grovel" word during the second Guwahati Test, saying that it was "never his intention to cause malice", and he could have "chosen a better word".

2025-12-06T18:22:48.638698+00:00 IST

“I am very happy”: Jaiswal’s childhood coach after his ODI ton

Jaiswal, who scored 18 and 22 in the first and second ODIs of the series, respectively, despite getting good-looking starts, brought up his ton off 111 balls

2025-12-06T18:14:42.359349+00:00 IST

"Important for people to stay in their domain": Gambhir lashes out for advocating "split coaching" after ODI series win over SA

Before Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli took the ODI series by storm and the festivities on account of their runs and limited appearances started, the cricketing fraternity in India was confronted with another reminder of India's withering Test dominance at home. After a 0-3 loss to New Zealand last year at home, their first home series Test loss in 12 years, the Proteas handed them a 'deja vu' feeling of humiliation with a 0-2 whitewash.

2025-12-06T18:09:11.202212+00:00 IST

Virat-Arshdeep's funny banter after series win over SA

Virat Kohli featured in a funny video with the Indian pacer Arshdeep Singh in a video posted by Punjab Kings (PBKS) social media handle following India's series-clinching win over South Africa on Saturday.

2025-12-06T18:08:48.055432+00:00 IST

Gujarat Trailblazers leads ISRL season 2 after Hyderabad round

The event was officially flagged off by Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy.

2025-12-06T18:05:34.793738+00:00 IST

We could have been smarter: Temba Bavuma after loss to India

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma admitted that the team lost the third and final ODI of the three-match of India vs South Africa series because they did not put enough runs on the board.

2025-12-06T17:57:43.122328+00:00 IST

IPBL: Hyderabad stun Chennai

Hyderabad Royals staged a stunning comeback to topple Chennai Super Warriors 4-2 in Qualifier 1, while Mumbai Smashers' fairytale surge continued as they swept past Lucknow Leopards in the Eliminator and stunned Chennai in Qualifier 2--both 4-2--to book their place alongside Hyderabad in the Grand Finale of the Indian Pickleball League (IPBL).

2025-12-06T17:55:47.693309+00:00 IST

Cricket

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Devotees in Gorakhpur perform puja for India’s win over Pakistan

India is set to face Pakistan on Sunday at Colombo's R Premadasa Stadium in both teams' third group-stage match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.

2026-02-15T05:29:35.968891+00:00 IST

Devotees pray for India’s win over Pakistan on Mahashivratri

India is set to face Pakistan on Sunday at Colombo's R Premadasa Stadium in both teams' third group-stage match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.

2026-02-15T04:45:19.161351+00:00 IST

Harbhajan defends Abhishek after Amir calls the batter “slogger”

Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh has defended the young Indian cricketer Abhishek Sharma after former Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Amir called the Indian batter a "slogger" ahead of the much-awaited India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 match on Sunday. Harbhajan said Abhishek is a "proper batter" and has cricketing shots that a lot of other batters don't.

2026-02-15T04:19:51.389745+00:00 IST

Tennis

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Novak Djokovic set for Indian Wells return after five-year hiatus

Djokovic last feature at Indian Wells in 2019 ended with a third-round exit.

2024-02-08T11:00:42.950337+00:00 IST

India's Davis Cup heroes key attraction at Bengaluru Open 2024

Four Indian Davis Cuppers, including Ramkumar Ramanathan and N Sriram Balaji, who played a key role in India's commanding win over Pakistan with their singles performances in Islamabad, will compete in the doubles event of the Bengaluru Open 2024.

2024-02-08T03:22:23.954969+00:00 IST

Shrivalli goes down fighting at Mumbai Open Tennis Championships

Shrivalli Bhamidipatty's dream run came to an end on Wednesday after she lost against 16-year-old Alina Korneeva at the Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series Tennis Championships.

2024-02-07T18:22:25.082987+00:00 IST

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President Murmu honours Indian women boxers

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday felicitated the Indian women boxers who brought laurels to the country at the 2025 World Boxing Championships held in Liverpool

2025-12-10T11:55:30.920822+00:00 IST

"Region will gain new identity from Bastar Olympics": Sundarraj

The 'Bastar Olympics' is an annual event held by the Chhattisgarh Sports and Youth Welfare Department, meant to help the youth and other victims of naxal activities showcase their sports talent.

2025-12-10T11:53:47.814558+00:00 IST

9th Men’s, Women’s National Boxing Championships set to begin

The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) will host the 9th Men's and 9th Women's National Boxing Championships simultaneously for the first time, bringing India's premier senior talent under one roof at Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, from December 31, 2025, to January 6, 2026.

2025-12-10T11:19:44.655562+00:00 IST

Football

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President of India unveils the Trophies of Durand Cup Tournament

The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, unveiled and flagged off the Trophies of the Durand Cup Tournament 2025 at a function held at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre here on Friday, as per an official release.

2025-07-04T08:40:48.084505+00:00 IST

MBSG is not just a club; this is our mother club: Dippendu Biswas

Mohun Bagan Super Giant's Dippendu Biswas is living the dream that every young footballer aspires to, representing their favourite club at the highest level. But it's his hard work and dedication to the sport that have helped him turn that dream into reality.

2025-07-04T04:42:36.695471+00:00 IST

Lionel Messi pays tribute to Diogo Jota following striker's death

Liverpool and Portugal forward Jota died in a car accident on Thursday in Spain at the age of 28. At the time of the accident, Jota was with his brother in the car, as reported by Sky Sports. Premier League and Liverpool Football Club took to their official social media and paid their condolences to the footballer.

2025-07-03T18:19:32.744394+00:00 IST

Hockey

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Hockey India Senior Men National C'ship in Chennai from Monday

The 14th edition of the Hockey India Senior Men National Championship is set to kick off on Monday at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai.

2024-11-03T17:30:42.903697+00:00 IST

Two-time Olympic medallist Lily Owsley joins Delhi SG Pipers

Delhi SG Pipers on Saturday announced that it has acquired the services of England midfielder and women's hockey superstar Lily Owsley for the upcoming season of Hockey India League (HIL).

2024-11-02T18:05:23.064446+00:00 IST

Two-time Olympic medallist Lily Owsley joins Delhi SG Pipers

Delhi SG Pipers on Saturday announced that it has acquired the services of England midfielder and women's hockey superstar Lily Owsley for the upcoming season of Hockey India League (HIL).

2024-11-02T16:16:37.285965+00:00 IST

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Football

AIFF Super Cup: FC Goa, East Bengal set for blockbuster final

The entry to the stadium is free for spectators in the East Stand (for FC Goa fans) and the North Stand (for East Bengal fans). A ticket to the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League Two 2026-27 Preliminary Stage is also on the line for the finalists, as per a press release from All India Football Federation (AIFF).

2025-12-06T17:48:18.023032+00:00 IST

Cricket

KL makes funny remark on breaking toss streak after series win

India's luck was finally on the side with the toss, and they made full use of it by putting the Proteas to bat first. Besides a century from Quinton de Kock, nothing was really going for the Proteas as both Prasidh Krishna and Kuldeep Yadav took four wickets each.

2025-12-06T17:30:34.888917+00:00 IST

Cricket

Australia have been better than us: England Coach Trescothick

England assistant coach Marcus Trescothick acknowledged that Australia outperformed England with the bat and ball during a challenging Day 3 of the second Ashes Test at the Gabba, leaving England on the brink of a possible 2-0 series deficit.

2025-12-06T17:14:17.956091+00:00 IST

Cricket

Rohit Sharma involved in 35 century-opening stands in ODIs, only behind Tendulkar

Rohit Sharma brought up his 61st fifty in the One-Day Internationals (ODIs) during the third India vs South Africa match in Visakhapatnam. He formed a century stand with Yashasvi Jaiswal for the first wicket, marking it the 35th time that he has been involved in an opening partnership of 100 runs or more.

2025-12-06T16:51:17.884858+00:00 IST

Cricket

Jaiswal opens up on his batting approach during maiden ODI ton

ndian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal expressed happiness after scoring his maiden ODI century in the third and final ODI of the series between India and South Africa in Visakhapatnam. Jaiswal said that he focused on balancing his innings--knowing when to attack and when to rotate strike.

2025-12-06T16:44:58.127888+00:00 IST

Cricket

Virat Kohli continues fine run at Visakhapatnam in ODIs

During the final ODI at Visakhapatnam, Virat scored 65* in 45 balls, with six fours and three sixes. His shot-making was reminiscent of his prime years, as he looked very effortless and hard-hitting right from ball one, with an aim to impose his will on the bowlers from ball one.

2025-12-06T16:25:43.261834+00:00 IST

Cricket

"Haven't played like this in 2-3 years": Virat after win over SA

Virat rolled back the clock throughout the series, channelling the vibes, aggression and shot-making of the 2016-19 era, considered his best statistically, scoring 302 runs in three matches at an average of 151.00 at a free-flowing strike rate of 117.05, with two centuries, a 120-ball 135 at Ranchi, following it with a 93-ball 102 at Raipur and a fluent 65* in 45 balls today in the series decider.

2025-12-06T16:11:44.365085+00:00 IST

Cricket

Yashasvi Jaiswal becomes India’s sixth all-format centurion

Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal brought up his maiden ODI century in the series-deciding third match against South Africa in Visakhapatnam. With the century, Jaiswal became only the sixth Indian batter to have registered a century in all three formats of cricket--Tests, ODIs, and T20Is.

2025-12-06T16:10:51.432402+00:00 IST

Football

Premier League: Aston Villa beat table-toppers Arsenal 2-1

The substitute Buendia secured the win with the final kick of a thrilling contest to down the Mikel Arteta-managed side and move above Manchester City in the points table, with nine wins, three losses and draws each and 30 points after a stunning run of nine wins in 10 matches. Arsenal are at 33 points, having faced their second loss, having won 10 and drawn three.

2025-12-06T15:50:19.688163+00:00 IST

Cricket

Kaif, Pathan laud Rohit after his 75-run knock in Visakhapatnam

Former India cricketers Mohammad Kaif and Irfan Pathan praised Rohit Sharma as the Team India opener brought up his 61st One-Day Internationals (ODIs) fifty during the third India vs South Africa match in Visakhapatnam. Kaif said that "Hitman isn't going anywhere".

2025-12-06T15:44:18.177546+00:00 IST

Cricket

'Ro-Ko' shine, Jaiswal gets maiden ODI ton as India secure series

A sensational maiden ODI ton by opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and stunning half-centuries from senior stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli crushed South Africa, with Team India chasing 271 runs in just 39.5 overs with nine wickets in hand.

2025-12-06T15:40:41.525314+00:00 IST

Cricket

Rohit Sharma becomes 4th Indian cricketer to complete 20,000 inte

Rohit continued his fine run in ODIs at the age of 38 during his side's third and final ODI against South Africa at Visakhapatnam. The 'Hitman' continued rolling back the clock as he has been doing since the Australia tour, smashing his fourth fifty-plus score in six recent ODI innings. He ended with 75 in 73 balls, with seven fours and three sixes, with his runs coming at a strike rate of 102.74.

2025-12-06T14:45:04.625585+00:00 IST

Cricket

"Greatest leftie of all time": Neser gives Starc the 'GOAT' tag

Starc delivered another all-time excellent performance in a pink-ball Test, following his first innings six-wicket haul with a tenacious 77 to give the Aussies a 177-run first innings lead and ended the day with two crucial scalps of Joe Root and Jamie Smith to leave England six down, still trailing by 54 and on the verge of a 0-2 scoreline in the ongoing Ashes.

2025-12-06T14:26:56.091397+00:00 IST

Cricket

“Reckless cricket”: Gilchrist criticises Pope’s batting appraoch

Former Australian wicket-keeper Adam Gilchrist commented on England's Test team number three batter Ollie Pope's batting approach after the batter fell to a soft dismissal on Day 3 of the second Ashes Test between Australia and England at The Gabba in Brisbane. Gilchrist called Pope's batting approach "reckless", as quoted by Fox Cricket.

2025-12-06T14:16:57.394358+00:00 IST