Sports

Root's parents react to son's maiden Test century in Australia

Joe Root's parents revealed that they had "kebabs and a bottle of wine" at the hotel after the England great slammed his maiden Test century on Australian soil during Day 1 of the second Test against Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane.

2025-12-05T09:07:28.741466+00:00 IST

Speedster Kyle Jamieson returns to Plunket Shield

New Zealand star speedster Kyle Jamieson has returned to the red-ball action in the Plunket Shield on Friday, according to ESPNcricinfo. Jamieson played his first FC (First-Class) game since February 2024.

2025-12-05T09:03:42.326874+00:00 IST

Achilles soreness puts Josh Hazlewood’s Ashes return in doubt

Josh Hazlewood's chances of featuring in the ongoing Ashes series have taken another hit, with the pacer developing Achilles soreness just as he began easing back from a recent hamstring injury

2025-12-05T08:59:29.569730+00:00 IST

Suryakumar Yadav surpasses Tare; tops Mumbai’s T20 run charts

Current India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has added another milestone to his illustrious career, becoming the highest run-scorer for Mumbai in T20 cricket. He surpassed Aditya Tare's record, moving to the top of the charts with 1,717 runs. Suryakumar's tally, built over 71 matches, has come at an impressive strike rate of 145.38 and includes nine half-centuries, with his highest score being an unbeaten 94.

2025-12-05T08:41:15.401608+00:00 IST

Tom Blundell ruled out of second Test against West Indies

Tom Blundell suffered a hamstring injury while batting on the opening day in the first Test in Christchurch against the West Indies. In the absence of Blundell, Tom Latham did the captaincy with wicketkeeping duties in both innings.

2025-12-05T08:09:32.433677+00:00 IST

Ashes 2nd Test: Weatherald hits maiden fifty, Carse removes Head

Another lively session of Test cricket after Australian opener Jake Weatherald slammed his maiden half-century as Australia are 204 runs behind England's first innings total (334) at the end of the first session of Day 2 of the second Test at the Gabba, Brisbane, on Friday.

2025-12-05T06:50:01.255979+00:00 IST

MI head coach Jayawardene discusses team's stratergy for IPL 2026

Mumbai Indians (MI) head coach Mahela Jayawardene has discussed the team's strategy for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, highlighting a focus on experience, young talent and team balance.

2025-12-05T06:36:52.556773+00:00 IST

Cricket

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Rahmanullah Gurbaz receives bats from Virat Kohli

Afghanistan opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz received cricket bats as a gift from Indian batting icon Virat Kohli following his remarkable effort during their loss to South Africa recently, where the match went down to the wire, and two Super Overs were played.

2026-02-14T16:20:25.082904+00:00 IST

Saurav Ganguly hopes India-Pakistan match will be high-voltage

Former Indian team captain Sourav Ganguly has expressed hope that the India-Pakistan group clash in the T20 World Cup will be "high voltage", noting that there have not been close encounters between the two teams for the past few years.

2026-02-14T16:08:51.325278+00:00 IST

Gujarat Titans conclude third edition of Junior Titans

Gujarat Titans concluded the third edition of Junior Titans, with participation from over 5100 children representing more than 100 government and private schools across Gujarat

2026-02-14T15:30:50.270471+00:00 IST

Tennis

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Will keep fighting: Andy Murray slams criticism over winless run

The 36-year-old, two-time Wimbledon champion, lost this week in France and was eliminated in the first round of the Australian Open and Brisbane International. As a result, he is now winless in 2024.

2024-02-01T09:30:58.150184+00:00 IST

Top players to be seen in action at Mumbai Open Tennnis C'ship

Players from 31 countries will be seen in action at the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) and Cricket Club of India (CCI)-organised L&T Mumbai Open, which returns to the tennis calendar after a gap of six years.

2024-01-30T15:47:29.642620+00:00 IST

"I will be back on the court": Venus Williams targets return

Venus Williams is preparing for a return to tennis during the North American hard-court season.

2024-01-30T09:58:07.313575+00:00 IST

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Yuvraj, Veer to compete in Vishwa Samudra Open

The stellar field at the tournament will feature leading Indian professionals Yuvraj Sandhu (2025 PGTI Order of Merit leader), Veer Ahlawat (2024 PGTI Order of Merit champion), Shaurya Bhattacharya, Arjun Prasad, Angad Cheema, Manu Gandas and Om Prakash Chouhan, to name a few

2025-12-09T10:13:55.130222+00:00 IST

Maha Jr State Kho Kho C'ship: Dharashiv, Sangli crowned champions

In the 51st Junior State Kho Kho Championship, Dharashiv and Sangli emerged as champions in the boys' and girls' categories, respectively.

2025-12-09T09:27:35.629972+00:00 IST

Sindhu hails state’s vision at Telangana Rising Global Summit 202

Indian shuttler PV Sindhu, who attended the Telangana Rising Global Summit 2025, praised the state government and Chief Minister Revanth Reddy for their strong support for sports. She said the upcoming sports hub and improved infrastructure would help produce more medals in the coming years.

2025-12-09T09:07:50.250523+00:00 IST

Football

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Jordan Murray departs from Jamshedpur FC

Australian striker Jordan Murray has officially parted ways with Jamshedpur FC, according to the Indian Super League (ISL) website.

2025-06-30T15:17:52.739993+00:00 IST

Kane fires Bayern past Flamengo

Harry Kane scored twice to guide Bayern Munich to a 4-2 victory over Flamengo at the Club World Cup in Miami, securing a quarter-final showdown against Paris Saint-Germain, as per Sky Sports.

2025-06-30T04:16:33.145407+00:00 IST

ISL's midfield maestros: Best midfielders in League history

In football, midfielders are often the heartbeat of a team. They connect defence with attack, dictate the rhythm of play, and ensure the game flows smoothly. It's their vision, control, and work rate that frequently decide the outcome of matches, as per the official website of the Indian Super League (ISL).

2025-06-30T03:06:55.142110+00:00 IST

Hockey

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Sultan of Johor Cup: India lose 0-4 to Australia

Australia ended India's unbeaten streak at the Sultan of Johor Cup with a resounding 4-0 win here on Wednesday. While India's forward line struggled to break the Australian defence, Daykin Stanger (33', 39', 53') stood tall in the Australian attack as he scored a hat-trick of goals while Patrik Andrew (29') scored the opening goal.

2024-10-23T13:16:44.716298+00:00 IST

India concede 2-0 defeat against Germany in 1st match

The Indian Men's Hockey Team went down 2-0 to reigning World Champions and Olympic Silver Medallists Germany in the first match of the PFC India vs Germany Bilateral Hockey Series 2024 at the iconic Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi on Wednesday.

2024-10-23T13:07:59.316118+00:00 IST

India gear up for hockey clash with Germany

India and Germany bilateral hockey series 2024 is set to take place on October 23 and 24 at the iconic Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi

2024-10-22T18:45:33.894007+00:00 IST

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Cricket

Kallis outlines reasons why South Africa can win T20 World Cup

South Africa legend Jacques Kallis believes next year's ICC Men's T20 World Cup is timed perfectly for South Africa to claim a first title

2025-12-05T06:29:43.990685+00:00 IST

Others

Arunachal Pradesh’s Onam Gamno as Team India captain

The Pro Panja League proudly announces that Onam Gamno of Arunachal Pradesh has been appointed captain of Team India for the upcoming Asian Cup Arm Wrestling Championship. Assisting her in leadership is Shrimant Jha from Chhattisgarh, a para-athlete who has been named vice captain. His inspiring journey as a specially-abled athlete brings strength and inclusivity to the team's leadership

2025-12-05T05:44:44.789536+00:00 IST

Others

"This was my first time participating...": Prachi Devkar

Reflecting on her performance, Devkar said, "I am very happy to win the gold medal as I participated in the Khelo India University Games 2025 for the first time...I performed very good..."

2025-12-05T04:46:04.201786+00:00 IST

Others

"Our main target was to set a record": Animesh Kujur

On winning a gold medal in the 4x100 metre relay race in Khelo India University Games (KIUG) 2025, Animesh Kujur said, "...Our main target was to set a record and luckily we set a record at the Khelo India University Games 2025. I am pleased with the performance of the team."

2025-12-05T04:36:16.937574+00:00 IST

Others

"Hope to make India proud in major competitions": Samardeep Singh

On winning the gold medal in Shot Put in the Khelo India University Games 2025, Samardeep Singh Gill said, "...My entire season has been very good...We hope to make India proud in major competitions...My family supports me alot..."

2025-12-05T03:58:28.989702+00:00 IST

Football

AIFF Super Cup: FC Goa edge Mumbai City in semi-final

FC Goa entered their third AIFF Super Cup final after overcoming Mumbai City FC 2-1 in a pulsating semi-final at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda, Goa, on Thursday

2025-12-05T03:23:23.436240+00:00 IST

Football

FIFA World Cup 2026 draw set to take place on Friday

As per Indian time, the draw will be held at 10:30 PM and finalise the composition of 12 groups of four teams each for the mega event, to be hosted next year by the USA, Canada and Mexico, featuring 48 teams. The marquee football tournament will start from June 11 onwards.

2025-12-04T18:01:11.471948+00:00 IST

Cricket

Ashwin wants Ruturaj to get longer ODI run following Raipur ton

After seven innings, out of which only one was a fifty-plus score, a 71 against Australia, Ruturaj made the most of the opportunity he earned on the back of some heavy domestic cricket, India A team grind at Raipur, scoring a chanceless 105 in 83 balls with 12 fours and two sixes. His shot selection, brilliant judgement and eye while running between the wickets and chemistry with batting partner Virat Kohli stood out throughout the innings.

2025-12-04T17:45:10.115477+00:00 IST

Cricket

Ashwin wonders on Virat's animated celebrations afters tons vs SA

After two successive ducks in Australia on his return to international cricket in November after the Champions Trophy win, Virat looks in some seriously incredible touch, having notched a classy 74* at Sydney during a dead rubber and following it with two back-to-back centuries against South Africa in the ongoing ODI series. These centuries have been marked by immense control and intent against spin, pace alike, flawless running between the wickets and Virat topping it all off with aggressive and animated celebrations that had as of late seemed to have become a thing of the past.

2025-12-04T17:28:17.070200+00:00 IST

Cricket

"Innings of his life": Atherton on Root's maiden Test ton in Aus

Having scored runs all over the world and converting his half-centuries into hundreds at a ridiculously high rate in the decade of 2020s, Root managed to get a massive weight off his chest, mind and entire body as he slammed his first-ever Test century in Australia, something that he needed to do to truly solidify his legacy as a 'conquer-it-all' figure in English Test cricket history. Having scored heavily at home and in Asian conditions, Root finally scored his first century on Aussie soil in his 30th inning there.

2025-12-04T17:26:46.891253+00:00 IST

Others

Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo begins first full term as NRAI Prez

The elections were conducted under the aegis of Justice Nirmaljit Kaur (Retd), who was the Returning Officer (RO). Shri. Singh Deo was elected unopposed, and so was the new Secretary General, Pawan Singh, one of India's most respected Shooting administrators and a technical expert. The elections also put in place a new Executive Committee and a new Governing Body, the highest decision-making body of the National Federation.

2025-12-04T16:40:55.225901+00:00 IST

Cricket

SMAT: Shami, Bhuvneshwar, Badoni, Kishore headline latest round

At the end of the latest round's play, Mumbai and Andhra Pradesh (16 points each in group A, elite), Hyderabad and Uttar Pradesh (16 and 12 points in group B, elite), Bengal and Baroda (16 and 12 points in group C, elite), and Jharkhand, Rajasthan (20 points each in group D, elite) are amongst the top teams.

2025-12-04T16:15:43.137445+00:00 IST

Others

Bhullar turns in a masterclass to win third IGPL title

The prodigious and highly talented 21-year-old Raghav Chugh, who graduated from Rice University in the US, barely three months, gave it all but with three pars in last three holes, he fell one short and ended a creditable sole second, as per a press release.

2025-12-04T16:06:02.888512+00:00 IST

Others

KIUG 2025: KITT's Samardeep, Isha Chander set new records

The fifth edition of KIUG 2025 is being held across seven cities in Rajasthan. A whopping 4448 athletes from 222 Universities are competing in 23 medal disciplines. The Games are being held under the aegis of the Sports Authority of India in collaboration with the Rajasthan State Sports Council and is being hosted by Poornima University.

2025-12-04T14:42:09.998521+00:00 IST