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Abhishek becomes first Indian to hit 100+ T20 sixes in a year

The young left-handed Punjab opener continued to set the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) tournament, scoring yet another half-century, with 62 runs in just 34 balls, with eight fours and three sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of 182.35.

2025-12-06T13:50:12.030062+00:00 IST

Carlos Ancelotti opens up on Neymar's World Cup hopes

The Brazilian star Neymar has battled with injuries since returning to Santos. But a recent hat-trick against Juventude reignited talk that the 33-year-old could feature at the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the United States, Mexico and Canada next summer.

2025-12-06T13:38:18.381250+00:00 IST

Guwahati Masters: Sanskar and Mithun set up all-India title clash

Rising star Tanvi Sharma, meanwhile, stunned third seed Hina Akechi to advance to the women's singles final, as per a press release from the Badminton Association of India (BAI).

2025-12-06T13:21:25.792820+00:00 IST

"Could get wickets with a soggy tomato": Ex-Aussie star on Starc

Starc continued his fine run in the Ashes, as after a six-wicket haul in the first innings, he left his impact on day three with the ball during the second innings as well, picking up two crucial wickets of Joe Root and wicketkeeper-batter Jamie Smith that left England on a verge of defeat, trailing by 54 runs with just four wickets in hand.

2025-12-06T13:13:28.003716+00:00 IST

Nathan McSweeney slams his maiden double century in FC cricket

The 26-year-old Nathan McSweeney finished unbeaten on 222 runs off 365 balls, including 27 fours and two sixes, as the Australia A side went to stumps on Day 2 at 554/7 in reply to England Lions' 166 runs in the first innings.

2025-12-06T13:10:53.312333+00:00 IST

Ashwin praises Prasidh Krishna after 4-wicket haul against SA

Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin praised the Indian pacer Prasidh Krishna for his performance in the third India vs South Africa ODI at Visakhapatnam, saying that he will start delivering more consistently " once he gets a better understanding of his awareness."

2025-12-06T12:56:25.907436+00:00 IST

Australia extend lead, reduce England to 134/6 in one-sided Day 3

Australia cemented their dominance in the second Ashes Test at The Gabba on day three, first extending their substantial first-innings lead before their bowlers struck crucial blows under the floodlights to leave England reeling at 134/6, still trailing by 43 runs, in their second innings.

2025-12-06T12:35:57.051914+00:00 IST

Cricket

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Umar Gul picks Pandya as India’s biggest threat to Pakistan

Former Pakistan cricketer Umar Gul picked Indian star all-rounder Hardik Pandya as someone who can be threatening to Pakistan ahead of their T20 World Cup 2026 clash on Sunday at Colombo's R Premadasa Stadium. He also predicted Pakistan as the likely winners for the much-awaited clash.

2026-02-15T03:02:02.654628+00:00 IST

Wasim, Waqar call for Imran Khan’s medical care amid vision loss

Cricket legends, Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis, have led calls for former Pakistan captain Imran Khan to be allowed for urgent medical support in prison, following reports of severe vision loss in his right eye, according to the ESPNcricinfo.

2026-02-14T22:30:29.682140+00:00 IST

Molineux era starts for Australia with Sydney T20I against India

India has had more experience playing T20Is recently, having swept Sri Lanka in a five-match series after their ODI World Cup win in late December last year, and many of its marquee players played a crucial role in the Women's Premier League (WPL). On the other hand, Australia have played only three T20Is in the past year, with all three coming against New Zealand. Their recent T20I form could be the key in handing Australia a series defeat at their own backyard, with the Aussies having lost just one out of their last 19 bilateral series, as per ESPNCricinfo.

2026-02-14T19:46:50.917293+00:00 IST

Tennis

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TPL's initiative to put Jr. district tennis players in spotlight

With Race to Gold, TPL aims to reignite India's Olympic aspirations by nurturing a new generation of champions. This effort aims to support 72 talented tennis players, providing them with sponsorship opportunities and working towards creating a more inclusive and competitive tennis community

2024-02-06T08:12:35.734384+00:00 IST

Sahaja beats Kayla in Mumbai Open Tennis Championships

India's No. 2 ranked player, Sahaja Yamalapalli, pulled off a sensational upset over top seed Kayla Day, of the United States, in a three-set battle in the first round of the Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series Tennis Championships on Monday.

2024-02-05T17:37:20.822310+00:00 IST

Mumbai Open: Shrivalli Bhamidipaty progress into main draw

Shrivalli Bhamidipaty is the lone Indian from the qualifying round to make it to the main draw. India's Vaidehi Chaudhari lost to Amandine Hesse of France 3-6, 1-6, while wild card entrant Zeel Desai retired after losing the first set 7-5 against top seed Himeno Sakatsume of Japan on Centre Court

2024-02-04T14:23:35.798655+00:00 IST

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Jhangiani honoured with ‘Sports Business Leader of Year' award

Preeti Jhangiani, President of the People's Armwrestling Federation India (PAFI), Vice President of the Asian Armwrestling Federation (AAF), and Co-Founder of the Pro Panja League, was honoured with the prestigious Sports Business Leader of the Year (Female) award at the 3rd CII Sports Business Awards 2025, accorfing to a press release from People's Armwrestling Federation India.

2025-12-10T11:07:35.073749+00:00 IST

"It means a lot": Aditi Nandy after clinching gold medal in Masters 1 category at World Pro Powerlifting Championship

Aditi brought pride to her country after clinching the Gold Medal in the Masters 1 category at the World Pro Powerlifting Championship under UWSFF, where athletes from countries such as Iran, Sri Lanka, Italy, and others participated.

2025-12-10T09:26:28.929919+00:00 IST

Expanded ISPL season 3 sets new benchmark

Vijay Pawle emerged as the auction's biggest headline, fetching Rs 32.50 lakh, the league's highest ever price tag, from defending champions Majhi Mumbai. The star all-rounder from the West Zone returns to familiar territory, having led Mumbai to the title last season. Ketan Mhatre, also from the West Zone, was retained by Chennai Singams through the Right to Match (RTM) card for Rs 26.40 lakh, making him the second-highest pick of the day.

2025-12-10T08:32:23.626041+00:00 IST

Football

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India gear up to reach AFC Women's Asia Cup

What if it ends in a draw? The match heads straight to penalties after 90 minutes. It is not common to have a shootout in a group stage, but that's how close India and Thailand have been so far, that kicks from 12 yards would remain the only way to decide the ticket to Australia if they cannot outscore each other on Saturday.

2025-07-03T15:53:51.180187+00:00 IST

Ex-Liverpool manager Klopp, Yuvraj express grief on Jota'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.

2025-07-03T13:45:38.891092+00:00 IST

Footballer Diogo Jota dies in a car accident at age of 28

Premier League and Liverpool Football Club took to their official social media and paid their condolences to the footballer.

2025-07-03T10:31:03.284632+00:00 IST

Hockey

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Kerala CM Vijayan honours Paris Olympic medalist P.R. Sreejesh

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday honoured Paris Olympic medalist P.R. Sreejesh at an event at the Jimmy George Indoor Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram.

2024-10-30T12:36:28.850328+00:00 IST

Winning bronze was better than coming home empty handed: Amir Ali

Indian junior hockey team beat New Zealand in a tense shootout in the bronze medal play-off at Sultan of Johor Cup

2024-10-29T07:58:31.426508+00:00 IST

Delhi SG Pipers rope in versatile Argentine Lucas Toscani

Toscani is a like-for-like replacement for ace Germany Christopher Ruhr, who opted out after being advised intensive rehabilitation by doctors following an ACL injury on his left knee, which he sustained back in January during the 2024 Paris Olympics qualifiers

2024-10-28T15:59:53.966142+00:00 IST

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Cricket

Kuldeep Yadav continues fine run against South Africa

During the Visakhapatnam ODI, the Proteas were cruising at 199/4 in the 33rd over, with wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock having reigstered his 23rd ODI ton. Dewald Brevis and Marco Jansen continued the attack, but Kuldeep picking them in the same over changed the game, reducing SA from 234/5 to 270 all out. Kuldeep ended with 4/41 in 10 overs.

2025-12-06T12:30:02.614386+00:00 IST

Cricket

Justin Greaves joins elite list after Christchurch Test vs NZ

West Indies star batter Just Greaves became the fourth batter from his country to notch up a double century in the fourth innings of a Test match. Greaves achieved this milestone during the first Test of the three-match series against New Zealand, which ended in a draw on Saturday.

2025-12-06T12:19:46.891309+00:00 IST

Cricket

India restrict South Africa to 270 in third ODI

The Proteas scored 270 runs in 47.5 overs, with Quinton playing a fantastic knock of 106 runs off 89 balls, which included eight fours and six maximums. For India, Kuldeep Yadav and Prasidh Krishna picked four wickets each.

2025-12-06T12:18:44.728703+00:00 IST

Cricket

"Patience pays dividends": Malolan speaks on RCB 'sWPL auction

RCB, the 2024 WPL champions, added twelve players at the WPL Auction 2026, including England fast bowler Lauren Bell (INR 90 Lakhs), Australian all-rounder Grace Harris (Rs 75 Lakhs), South African all-rounder Nadine de Klerk (Rs 65 Lakhs) and Australian top-order batter Georgia Voll (Rs 60 Lakhs), along with Indian players Pooja Vastrakar (Rs 85 Lakhs), Arundhati Reddy (Rs 75 Lakhs) and Radha Yadav (Rs 65 Lakhs).

2025-12-06T11:41:29.488391+00:00 IST

Cricket

Quinton de Kock becomes 7th SA batter to score 13,000 internation

The veteran wicketkeeper continued his fine run against India, overcoming two low scores in the first two matches and slammed his 23rd ODI century for the Proteas. He scored a scorching 106 runs in 89 balls, with eight fours and six sixes, and his runs came at a strike rate of 119.10.

2025-12-06T11:24:38.047956+00:00 IST

Cricket

Ben Stokes enters England’s top 10 Test wicket-takers list

England Test captain Ben Stokes became the 10th highest wicket-taker for his country in the longest format of the match. Stokes, who now has 238 Test wickets, has overtaken the former England pacer Alec Bedser to achieve the milestone and enter the all-time highest wicket-taker list.

2025-12-06T11:23:18.982013+00:00 IST

Cricket

AUS score fifth-highest total without scoring an individual ton

Australia recorded the fifth-highest total without an individual century during the second Ashes Test at the Gabba on Saturday. During the second Test, Australia made 511 runs in the first innings after England were bundled out for 334.

2025-12-06T10:22:02.891718+00:00 IST

Cricket

Bavuma becomes oldest SA batter to reach 2000 runs in ODIs

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma became the oldest player from his country to achieve the milestone of 2,000 runs in One Day Internationals (ODIs) during the third and final ODI against India at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Saturday.

2025-12-06T09:23:51.005535+00:00 IST

Others

PWL returns 300+ wrestlers register for auction

The Pro Wrestling League (PWL) is officially back, and the response has surpassed every expectation. The league will kick off on 15 January 2025, with the grand finale scheduled for 1 February 2025, at the iconic Noida Indoor Stadium, which has already been fully booked for the entire duration of the league.

2025-12-06T09:23:02.570257+00:00 IST

Cricket

Crawley, Duckett hold firm as Starc stars in Australia's lead

Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley showed resilience, holding each end as they powered England to 45 without loss, trailing by 132 runs at dinner on Day 3 in the day-night Ashes Test in Brisbane. Australia had earlier been bundled out for 511, taking a massive 177-run lead.

2025-12-06T09:17:38.532188+00:00 IST

Cricket

Ashes: Pat Cummins confident on returning during Adelaide Test

Australian captain Pat Cummins feels confident about returning for the upcoming third Ashes Test in Adelaide. Cummins also revealed how close he was to playing in Brisbane against England.

2025-12-06T08:59:49.920753+00:00 IST

Others

Varanasi to celebrate India hosting Commonwealth Games 2030

Dayashankar Mishra, Minister of State, will attend as the chief guest, highlighting the cultural and national significance of this growing fitness initiative in a city that blends ancient traditions with contemporary energy.

2025-12-06T08:54:07.519277+00:00 IST

Others

S8UL launches India’s first-ever FGC Talent Hunt Program

S8UL, a global powerhouse in esports and gaming content, has announced a landmark initiative for India's fighting game community (FGC) with the launch of a first-of-its-kind Talent Hunt Program for Tekken 8 and Street Fighter 6.

2025-12-06T08:42:10.641849+00:00 IST

Cricket

Mitchell Starc joins elite list during second Ashes Test vs ENG

Veteran Australian cricketer Mitchell Starc joined the elite list of players who scored 50 or more runs and picked up a five-wicket haul in a day-night Test match. The ace player achieved this milestone on Day 3 of the second Ashes Test between Australia and England at the Gabba on Saturday.

2025-12-06T08:23:28.339916+00:00 IST