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IND squad announced for T20I series vs SA; Pandya returns

The Senior Men's Selection Committee of BCCI has announced India's squad for the upcoming five-match T20I series against South Africa, starting December 9 in Cuttack. Suryakumar Yadav will lead Team India, whereas all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who missed the away T20I series against Australia, has made his return to the side.

2025-12-03T13:13:47.613189+00:00 IST

Cricket fraternity hails Virat for back-to-back tons against SA

Continuing where he had left off at Ranchi with a scorching 135 in 120 balls consisting of 11 fours and seven sixes, Virat delivered a more controlled knock this time around, with a 93-ball 102 consisting of seven fours and two sixes. The attacking intent, his control against spin and pace alike and running/judgement while running between the wickets looked as impeccable as his prime years.

2025-12-03T12:42:54.507793+00:00 IST

Streak of happiness: Virat continues scorching run against SA

After slamming an explosive 120-ball 135 in the first ODI at Ranchi, consisting of 11 fours and seven sixes, Virat continued his sublime form in the ODIs, scoring a 93-ball 102, with seven fours and two sixes. He struck at 109.68 while taking minimal risks, proving his mastery in the format with his risk-free accumulation, top-class speed while running between the wickets and a brilliant eye and judgement while taking singles and doubles.

2025-12-03T12:31:51.017820+00:00 IST

Burger sustains hamstring injury while bowling during 2nd ODI

Nandre Burger suffered an injury when he started to bowl his seventh over of the match. The left-arm seamer lost his run-up twice and appeared to struggle to land on his right leg. The South African physio attended to him, and Burger decided to walk off the field. Aiden Markram completed the over in place of Burger.

2025-12-03T12:29:25.558893+00:00 IST

“Not coming back”: Serena Williams shuts down comeback rumours

Tennis legend Serena Williams clarified on Tuesday that she is "NOT coming back" to professional tennis despite her recent registration with the sport's anti-doping body, fueling speculation about a possible comeback, according to Olympics.com.

2025-12-03T12:09:13.210778+00:00 IST

Virat, Ruturaj hit tons to take India to 358/5 against SA

Ruturaj (105 in 83 balls, with 12 fours and two sixes) and Virat (102 in 93 balls, with seven fours and two sixes) had a 195-run stand for the third wicket, while KL Rahul (66* in 43 balls, with six fours and two sixes) also had a fine partnership with Ravindra Jadeja (24*) towards the end, taking India past the 350-run mark.

2025-12-03T12:02:33.565708+00:00 IST

Kohli, Gaikwad record highest ODI partnership for IND against SA

Virat Kohli and Ruturaj Gaikwad scripted history as they recorded the highest partnership for India against South Africa in ODIs for any wicket. The duo achieved this milestone during the second ODI of the three-match series at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium on Wednesday.

2025-12-03T11:51:24.790430+00:00 IST

Cricket

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T20 WC 2026: Ireland defeat Oman by 96 runs

Ireland earned their first points in their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a clinical 96-run demolition of Oman at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo on Saturday.

2026-02-14T09:33:26.044909+00:00 IST

Agha says surrounding controversy doesn’t affect Usman Tariq

Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha said Usman Tariq has been cleared by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and is unaffected by the ongoing discussions surrounding him, ahead of the much-anticipated India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 226 clash on Sunday.

2026-02-14T09:16:00.167209+00:00 IST

Rahul Dravid extends best wishes for CISF Coastal Cyclothon–2026

Former India cricketer Rahul Dravid extended his best wishes for the Vande Mataram CISF Coastal Cyclothon-2026. He praised the initiative as an important national effort aimed at promoting coastal security awareness and strengthening national unity.

2026-02-14T08:15:52.795975+00:00 IST

Tennis

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Sabalenka dominates Qinwen to defend Australian Open crown

Sabalenka dominated the encounter with a near-perfect exhibition of aggressive tennis.

2024-01-27T10:38:46.335803+00:00 IST

Winning Australian Open 2024 will be dream come true: Bopanna

Rohan Bopanna aced a serve to clinch the third set and book a place in men's doubles of the Australian Open 2024 final. The men's doubles semi-final was a nervy match but Bopanna and his Australian men's doubles partner Matthew Ebden capped their brilliant run in the tournament with a win on Thursday.

2024-01-26T14:14:56.782107+00:00 IST

Australian Open: Sinner knocks out Novak Djokovic in dramatic SFs

In one of the biggest upsets, Djokovic was outplayed by Sinner 1-6, 2-6, 7-6 (6), 3-6 in three hours and 21 minutes.

2024-01-26T07:52:10.095852+00:00 IST

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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

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

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

Football

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Cristiano Ronaldo renews Al Nassr deal till 2027

Taking to X, Ronaldo posted, "A new chapter begins. Same passion, same dream. Let's make history together."

2025-06-26T17:35:06.240544+00:00 IST

Dual Threat: A look at top five goal contributors in ISL history

The Indian Super League (ISL) has been home to some of the finest attacking players, who have consistently delivered, whether by finding the net themselves or setting up their teammates.

2025-06-25T13:50:51.409053+00:00 IST

Owen Coyle: The mastermind behind ISL's most dramatic turnarounds

Few coaches in Indian Super League (ISL) history have made as significant an impact in such a short span as Owen Coyle. From guiding Chennaiyin FC from the lower half of the table to the final in the 2019-20 season, to transforming Jamshedpur FC into League Shield winners in the 2021-22 campaign, Coyle has earned a reputation as the go-to man when a club needs a turnaround, as per the official website of ISL.

2025-06-24T17:42:00.548510+00:00 IST

Hockey

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WHIL: Sunelita, Sangita headline Delhi SG Pipers' strong squad

Delhi SG Pipers bought several talented youngsters in Sunelita (Rs 24 lakh), Sangita (Rs 22 lakh), Bichu (Rs 16 lakh), Deepika (Rs 20 lakh) and Mumtaz Khan (Rs 10 lakh) as the franchise focussed on building a team with a long-term vision in mind. The team comprises eight junior players, with six of them being particularly young, having ample time to develop their skills over the next three years

2024-10-16T18:29:14.049307+00:00 IST

Hardik is the beating heart of UP Rudras: Cedric D’Souza

The strong 24-member squad consists of 16 Indian players, including a mandatory four juniors (U-21), and eight overseas players. The team acquired international stars like Lars Balk in the back, Floris Wortelboer and Seve van Ass in the midfield amongst others

2024-10-16T13:58:30.125655+00:00 IST

"HIL great opportunity for players": Madhavkrishna Singhania

UP Rudras put together a dynamic outfit for the upcoming season of HIL, securing a versatile mix at the two-day men's player auction which concluded in New Delhi. The strong 24-member squad consists of 16 Indian players, including a mandatory four juniors (U-21), and eight overseas players. The team acquired international stars like Lars Balk in the back, Floris Wortelboer and Seve van Ass in the midfield amongst others.

2024-10-16T11:34:30.772083+00:00 IST

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Cricket

Will be wearing anti-glare strips in Brisbane Test: Steve Smith

Australia stand-in captain Steve Smith has said he will use the anti-glare strips under his eyes while batting during the second Ashes Test in Brisbane after he got some advice from West Indies great Shivnarine Chanderpaul. The second game of the five-match Ashes Test series will be a pink-ball Test at the Gabba, starting December 4.

2025-12-03T11:49:39.053197+00:00 IST

Football

Punjab FC plays East Bengal for AIFF Super Cup final spot

Both teams progressed as group winners and will now battle for a place in the final when the match kicks off at 4 PM. Punjab FC were unbeaten in the group stages with two wins and prevailed over Bengaluru FC in a crucial winner-takes-all final group stage match, where the group winners were decided on penalty kicks after both teams ended 0-0 after regulation time. Both teams finished with seven points and were tied on goals scored, which eventually led to the group winners being decided on penalties, as per a press release.

2025-12-03T11:36:50.283560+00:00 IST

Cricket

Harmanpreet's inputs key in MI’s WPL auction strategy: Jhulan

Mumbai Indians' (MI) bowling coach and mentor Jhulan Goswami explained the franchise's auction strategy at the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 mega auction that took place on November 27. She highlighted the importance of maintaining continuity, making smart purchases and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur's vital contributions during the auction.

2025-12-03T11:35:49.611467+00:00 IST

Cricket

Maharashtra govt rewards Women’s cricket team support staff

The Maharashtra government has issued a government resolution (GR), dated November 28, announcing a cash reward of Rs 11 lakh each for the 11 support staff members of the Indian women's cricket team, who recently won their first-ever ICC Women's World Cup.

2025-12-03T11:08:28.528211+00:00 IST

Cricket

Virat Kohli hits hundred in second ODI against South Africa

Virat Kohli slammed his 53rd ODI century during the second ODI of the three-match series between India and South Africa at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur on Wednesday.

2025-12-03T11:07:50.030535+00:00 IST

Cricket

Navneet, Jarmanpreet Singh to lead SG Pipers at HIL 2025/26

Last season, Jarmanpreet Singh emerged as one of SG Pipers' standout performers. His impressive contribution to India's Asia Cup 2025 triumph further underscores his readiness to lead from the front. Ky Willott stepped up last season with his exceptional work rate, maturity on the ball, and ability to dictate play, attributes that now see him assume a formal leadership role. Willott comes into the League on the back of playing an influential role in Hockey Club Melbourne's Hockey One title triumph on Sunday.

2025-12-03T10:39:21.944640+00:00 IST

Cricket

Stokes opens up on Bashir's exclusion from Brisbane Test

England captain Ben Stokes has spoken out about off-spinner Shoaib Bashir's exclusion from the second Ashes Test against Australia in Brisbane, starting December 4.

2025-12-03T10:06:35.142979+00:00 IST

Cricket

Kohli inches towards ODI no.1; 32 rating points behind Rohit

Virat Kohli has inched closer to reclaiming the No.1 spot in the ICC ODI batting rankings, sitting just 32 rating points behind Rohit Sharma. The India batter made significant gains after smashing his 83rd international hundred, pushing him up the latest ICC Men's Player Rankings.

2025-12-03T09:31:11.214349+00:00 IST

Cricket

Harshit Rana sanctioned for breaching ICC Code of Conduct

India seamer Harshit Rana has received a reprimand for an incident involving South Africa batter Dewald Brevis in the first ODI in Ranchi

2025-12-03T09:13:33.097485+00:00 IST

Cricket

Pant boost for Delhi as keeper-batter returns

India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant is set to feature in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26, as he confirmed his availability to the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA).

2025-12-03T09:00:53.409867+00:00 IST

Others

ASMITA fully committed to making women and sports inseparable

It has been a fantastic, busy year for Indian women's rugby to all intents and purposes. The Indian women's team finished overall 6th among 10 teams in the Asia Rugby Emirates Seven Series (a top tier competition), held in September-October, by virtue of which they have now qualified for the Asian Games slated for next year in Japan

2025-12-03T08:51:48.672371+00:00 IST

Cricket

Stokes confident as England face pink-ball challenge at Gabba

England will face Australia in the second Ashes Test--a day-night, pink-ball match--at The Gabba in Brisbane from December 4. The Three Lions enter the contest with limited experience and an unconvincing record in pink-ball Tests. However, Ben Stokes looks forward to the challenge.

2025-12-03T08:29:22.153982+00:00 IST

Cricket

India put in to bat by South Africa in Raipur

South African skipper Temba Bavuma won the toss and opted to bowl first in the second ODI against India at Chattisgarh's Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, on Wednesday.

2025-12-03T07:57:49.324320+00:00 IST

Others

"We booked an auto...": LNIPE player raises transport issue

A player, Ankita said, "... We had a match at 11:30 AM, and we were waiting for the bus till 11 AM, but it did not arrive. Then we booked an auto... We got a little late before the match."

2025-12-03T07:31:24.239342+00:00 IST