Sports

NZ in commanding position after Ravindra, Latham's hundreds

Superb centuries from Tom Latham and Rachin Ravindra have put New Zealand in a commanding position after the hosts transformed a modest 64-run advantage into a towering lead after the stumps on Day 3 of the ongoing first Test at Hagley Oval.

2025-12-04T08:56:45.763553+00:00 IST

"Have to learn the art of winning games without Bumrah": Harbhajan Singh after India's defeat in Raipur ODI

Legendary off-spinner Harbhajan Singh said that the Indian management should learn to win games without their ace speedster Jasprit Bumrah.

2025-12-04T08:40:41.778356+00:00 IST

Remarkable journey of Kho Kho Champion Gowtham MK

A decade and a half of relentless struggles, triumphs, and turbulent moments flashed through the memory of Gowtham MK, the dedicated Kho Kho athlete, as he stood proudly receiving the prestigious Kreeda Ratna Award from Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

2025-12-04T08:08:03.597842+00:00 IST

Ashes: George Bailey opens up on Pat Cummins close call

George Bailey, who is the current Chair of the National Selection Panel for the Australian men's cricket team, has opened up on Nathan Lyon's exclusion from the Brisbane Test and also revealed how close Australia's captain Pat Cummins was to playing in the second Ashes Test of the five-match series.

2025-12-04T07:55:41.889497+00:00 IST

Aakash Chopra on Siraj's ODI snub

This comes after India failed to defend 359 in the second ODI against South Africa in Raipur. Siraj has been impressive in Test cricket, taking 139 wickets in 45 matches, but has been in and out of the white ball squad. He was part of the ODIs in Australia last month, but was not picked for the South Africa white ball series.

2025-12-04T06:48:48.184140+00:00 IST

Ashes 2nd Test: Crawley-Root 93-run stand puts England at 98/2

England have clawed their way back impressively after Zak Crawley and Joe Root steadied the ship with a well-composed, unbeaten 93-run partnership after the visitors suffered an early setback after Australia seamer Mitchell Starc removed Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope cheaply in the second Ashes of the five-match series in Brisbane.

2025-12-04T06:43:16.018963+00:00 IST

Harbhajan slams Kohli's critics after India's batter 53rd ODI ton

Former cricketer Harbhajan Singh has slammed Virat Kohli's critics after the ace batter slammed his 53rd ODI century during the second ODI game of the three-match series against South Africa in Raipur.

2025-12-04T06:04:19.108546+00:00 IST

Cricket

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Surya gives witty reply on handshake with Agha before T20WC clash

After the boycott call by the Pakistani government ended, the much-anticipated clash between India and Pakistan is taking place in Colombo. However, after a lot of off the field drama involving the International Cricket Council (ICC), the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), there is still a chance that another off-field controversy could take place due to the 'no handshake' policy being followed by Team India since the last year's Asia Cup.

2026-02-14T13:31:23.944254+00:00 IST

Milestone for Tucker as Ireland registers first win in T20 WC

Tucker achieved this milestone during his side's ICC T20 World Cup clash against Oman at Colombo. During the match, when his side was down and out at 64/4, he launched a counter-attack, scoring 94* in just 51 balls, 10 fours and four sixes.

2026-02-14T13:01:54.086502+00:00 IST

“It's a new day, we’ll try to win…”: Pak skipper Agha

Pakistan captain Salman Agha acknowledged his team's poor record against India in World Cups but said it's a new day, a new match tomorrow and his team will try to win the T20 clash.

2026-02-14T12:56:59.449291+00:00 IST

Tennis

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Rohan Bopanna reveals future goals following AUS Open win

After winning the 2024 Australian Open men's doubles title on Saturday, Indian tennis player Rohan Bopanna on Sunday set his future goals and said that the next tournaments are the Dubai Tennis Championship, Indian Wells and Miami Open.

2024-01-28T09:03:43.944485+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar wishes Bopanna-Ebden following Australian Open win

External Affairs Minister of India S. Jaishankar wished Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden on Sunday for winning the 2024 Australian Open men's doubles title as a team on Saturday.

2024-01-28T08:01:24.299167+00:00 IST

Penny Wong congratulates Bopanna-Ebden following AUS Open win

Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong on Sunday congratulated Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden for winning the 2024 Australian Open men's doubles title as a team on Saturday.

2024-01-28T05:27:41.896201+00:00 IST

Others

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Special Olympics Bharat's digital movement for inclusive sports

The campaign seeks to increase awareness, drive engagement and build a supportive online community that advocates for inclusion through sports, as per a press release.

2025-12-08T13:01:10.690680+00:00 IST

TMF launches chess league for speech, hearing impaired children

The winners from each city will receive a special opportunity to witness the thrilling Global Chess League (GCL) Finals live in Mumbai this December. Over 130 children have already registered for this initiative, which is part of the Foundation's ARISE+ disability program, as per a press release.

2025-12-08T10:57:25.047078+00:00 IST

Jeev, Bhullar, Chawrasia and Kapur set for IGPL UAE

Gaganjeet Bhullar has won each time he has teed up on the inaugural IGPL season. After three successes in Chandigarh, Jaypee Greens and Ahmedabad, Bhullar is all set to try and carry his form across the seas to Dubai and make it four in four

2025-12-08T07:50:22.497171+00:00 IST

Football

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"Celebration of unity, hope": PM Modi on Bodoland CEM Cup

He painted a vivid picture of the Bodoland Chief Executive Member's (CEM) Cup. This football tournament has become a celebration of unity and hope, attracting over 3,700 teams and nearly 70,000 participants, including a significant number of girls, during the 123rd episode of "Mann Ki Baat."

2025-06-29T07:18:18.016024+00:00 IST

Raw talent of Priyadharshini Selladurai: From Thiruvarur to Thail

As a loose ball landed right in front of her feet just inside the box, the 22-year-old midfielder's eyes lit up. She took a careful touch with her side-foot and laced it into the bottom corner to score India's 11th against Mongolia, but her first ever for the country. Priyadharshini added another goal later, as she tapped in Pyari Xaxa's cutback to take India's tally to 13, marking the Blue Tigresses' biggest win in AFC competitions.

2025-06-28T18:00:58.024361+00:00 IST

Fans remind us that MBSG is no ordinary club: Anirudh Thapa

Mohun Bagan Super Giant midfielder Anirudh Thapa acknowledged that their collective spirit and utmost grit made it possible for them to complete the Indian Super League (ISL) double for the first time in the club's history.

2025-06-28T17:21:02.503509+00:00 IST

Hockey

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HIL will give players chance to learn from overseas talent: Udita

Udita spoke to ANI on the sidelines of the final of 4th Hockey India Senior Women Inter-Departmental National Championship 2024 on Monday, between her team of IndianOil Ltd and the Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB). She made history during the recently-held Hockey India League (HIL) auctions, emerging as the most expensive player after being bought for Rs 32 lakhs by Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers. Playing as a defender, she has scored 11 goals in 108 matches for India.

2024-10-21T15:46:31.597981+00:00 IST

RSPB clinches 4th Hockey India Senior Women's Inter-Dep C'ship

The match, held at New Delhi's Major Dhyanchand National Hockey Stadium, featured some of India's top hockey stars and provided an electrifying conclusion to the tournament.

2024-10-21T12:52:46.179040+00:00 IST

Indian Hockey Team arrive in Delhi ahead of series vs Germany

The Indian Hockey Team on Sunday arrived at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport ahead of their upcoming bilateral series against Germany.

2024-10-20T15:53:40.389893+00:00 IST

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Football

AIFF Super Cup Semi-finals: FC Goa takes on Mumbai City FC

The clash brings together two sides with contrasting rhythms but aligned ambitions. Mumbai City arrive after an extended training block with no competitive fixtures, while FC Goa enter on the back of gruelling AFC Champions League Two commitments.

2025-12-04T05:48:43.411214+00:00 IST

Cricket

Australia opts for all-pace attack in 2nd Ashes Test vs England

Australia have left out spinner Nathan Lyon in favour of an all-out pace attack for the second Ashes Test against England in Brisbane on Thursday.

2025-12-04T04:44:01.759505+00:00 IST

Cricket

Pathan reflects on India's defeat against Proteas in second ODI

Indian skipper KL Rahul then took the reins, scoring an unbeaten 66 off 43 balls, helping India reach 358/5 in 50 overs. However, India struggled to accelerate in the final nine overs, adding only 69 runs.

2025-12-04T04:29:47.337206+00:00 IST

Cricket

Ashes 2nd Test: England wins toss, opts to bat against Australia

England skipper Ben Stokes has won the toss and opted to bat in the second Ashes Test against Australia, which is a day/night, pink-ball contest in Brisbane on Thursday.

2025-12-04T03:55:20.350053+00:00 IST

Cricket

Irfan Pathan lauds Virat Kohli's 84th international ton

The 37-year-old batter's recent performances have been remarkable, continuing where he had left off at Ranchi with a scorching 135 in 120 balls consisting of 11 fours and seven sixes. Kohli delivered a more controlled knock this time around, with a 93-ball 102 consisting of seven fours and two sixes in Raipur.

2025-12-04T03:35:26.867942+00:00 IST

Cricket

17 players secure Central Contracts ahead of 2026 T20 World Cup

England have announced 17 full Women's Central Contracts and four Skills Contracts for the 2025/26 cycle, marking a significant step ahead of a landmark year that includes a home ICC Women's T20 World Cup in mid-2026.

2025-12-04T02:52:13.793862+00:00 IST

Cricket

"Last few overs while batting cost India the game": Pathan

Former all-rounder Irfan Pathan has expressed his thoughts after the KL Rahul-led India suffered a four-wicket defeat against South Africa in Raipur on Wednesday.

2025-12-03T22:00:53.914477+00:00 IST

Cricket

"Batting at number four is a challenge for me": Ruturaj Gaikwad

Indian batter Ruturaj Gaikwad slammed his maiden ODI hundred during the second ODI against South Africa. The right-handed batter played a fantastic knock of 105 runs as the Men in Blue posted a mammoth 358 on the board.

2025-12-03T21:08:50.601286+00:00 IST

Cricket

"You dream of moments like these": Ruturaj on batting with Virat

Ruturaj had a record-breaking 195-run partnership with Virat for the third wicket, the highest for any wicket in India versus South Africa ODIs. The partnership between the duo was marked by impeccable control against pace and spin alike, brilliant judgement in finding gaps, rotating the strike, and shifting into cautious and attacking gears at the right time.

2025-12-03T20:57:05.971764+00:00 IST

Cricket

We want to play a positive brand of cricket: Markram

South Africa opener Aiden Markram hammered a fantastic century to help his side chase down a 359-run target against India in the second ODI of the three-match series at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium on Wednesday.

2025-12-03T18:34:22.500547+00:00 IST

Cricket

Ireland to face Italy in three-match T20I series ahead of 2026 WC

Ireland will face Italy in a three-match T20I series in Dubai as both teams gear up for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled to be held in India and Sri Lanka. The series provides a key chance for both sides to fine-tune their squads ahead of the tournament.

2025-12-03T18:27:58.252135+00:00 IST

Cricket

Kallis speaks on Harmer's SA20 prospects after superb India tour

As part of the build-up to SA20 Season 4, Kallis shared exclusive insights on team combinations, standout performers, and key narratives shaping the upcoming season during a special interaction with Indian media

2025-12-03T18:24:41.890807+00:00 IST

Cricket

"Gaikwad has ability to do well in all formats": Mohammed Kaif

Former Indian cricketer Mohammed Kaif hailed batter Ruturaj Gaikwad for his maiden ODI century, highlighting his grind in domestic cricket and reckoned that his "brilliant technique" could help him excel across all formats of the game.

2025-12-03T18:21:27.280746+00:00 IST

Cricket

Bosch reveals message to Keshav after Zorzi, Burger injuries

After his match-winning cameo for Proteas in the second ODI at Raipur against India, South African all-rounder Corbin Bosch admitted that dew played a factor in Proteas chasing down the massive target of 359 runs and said that there is belief in the team that they can chase anything.

2025-12-03T18:17:46.967313+00:00 IST