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"Energy of India will stay with me forever": Glenn Maxwell

Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has opted out of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) auction after being released by Punjab Kings (PBKS) ahead of the 2026 season. Maxwell confirmed the decision through an official statement, calling it a difficult but thoughtful choice.

2025-12-02T06:43:47.884611+00:00 IST

Brigadier Usman Premier League kicks off in J-K’s Rajouri

The Brigadier Usman Premier League (BUPL) 2025-26, a cricket tournament organised by the Indian Army under Operation Sadbhavna, has begun in the Nowshera sector of Rajouri. The event aims to promote sports, strengthen community bonding and keep the youth away from drugs.

2025-12-02T06:17:34.051392+00:00 IST

"It is the fortune of Chhattisgarh...”: CM Vishnu Deo Sai

Speaking about the India-South Africa clash, the Chief Minister said, "It is the fortune of Chhattisgarh that an international cricket match is being organised here on December 3rd. We all will have the fortune to enjoy it."

2025-12-02T04:08:11.369503+00:00 IST

Indian Pickleball League lights up Delhi

The Indian Pickleball League (IPBL), recognised as the country's only official league sanctioned by the Indian Pickleball Association under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, burst onto the national stage with a high-voltage opening day, with Lucknow Leopards, Hyderabad Royals, and Chennai Super Warriors delivering statement victories

2025-12-02T03:33:25.914347+00:00 IST

IPL: Cameron Green among top names in Rs 2 cr base-price group

Cameron Green, Liam Livingstone, Ravi Bishnoi, Venkatesh Iyer, and Matheesha Pathirana are among the 45 players who have entered the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) auction with the highest base price of Rs 2 crore

2025-12-02T03:23:57.878106+00:00 IST

Bhullar, Kochhar return for IGPL Ahmedabad at Glade One

Gaganjeet Bhullar makes a welcome return to the IGPL Invitational Ahmedabad, as does Karandeep Kochhar, as the IGPL Tour stays in Ahmedabad after the Bharath Classic. The two stalwarts, along with the IGPL Order of Merit leader, Aman Raj, Pune winner, Kapil Kumar, Jamshedpur winner Pukhraj Singh Gill and Sachin Baisoya, who was third at the Bharath Classic, co-sanctioned by the Asian Tour and the IGPL, as per a release from IGPL.

2025-12-02T02:43:28.630537+00:00 IST

ILT20 returns for another exciting chapter

The International League T20 (ILT20) Season 4 arrives with a wave of excitement, ready to deliver world-class cricket to fans around the world. This edition marks a transformative chapter in the league's journey, following the first-ever Season 4 Player Auction and the inclusion of players from Saudi Arabia and Kuwait for the first time, as per a release from ILT20.

2025-12-02T02:31:32.462082+00:00 IST

Cricket

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Harbhajan advises India to "play safe" against Usman Tariq

After a lot of off-the-field controversy and the end of a boycott by the Pakistani government, the India-Pakistan clash is finally on and set to enthral fans once again from Colombo on Sunday, just months after Men in Blue had reigned supreme over Pakistan in a trilogy of entertaining Asia Cup clashes, including the final.

2026-02-13T18:07:30.539807+00:00 IST

T20 WC: Milestones await de Kock, Buttler ahead of NZ-SA clash

The ICC Men's T20 World Cup will get its first massive clash as 2024 runners-up Proteas and 2022 champions England lock horns at Ahmedabad. While QDK aims to become the first South African to score 3,000 T20I runs, Buttler aims to join the 4,000 T20I run club as its fourth member.

2026-02-13T17:53:34.326826+00:00 IST

“Two more games": Bennett after stunning victory over Australia

Aussie batter Matt Renshaw, who scored a valiant fifty in a losing cause, reflected on the nature of T20Is, adapting to different surfaces and the team battling injuries.

2026-02-13T17:48:00.222075+00:00 IST

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Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka headline Qatar Open entry list

The WTA 1000 tournament will start on February 11.

2024-01-23T04:58:29.639978+00:00 IST

Australian Open: Daniil Medvedev sees off Nuno Borges to reach QF

Russian superstar Daniil Medvedev continued his fairytale run at the Australian Open 2024 as he sealed his place in the quarterfinal after beating Portugal's Nuno Borges 6-3, 7-6(4) 5-7, 6-1 on Monday

2024-01-22T15:32:47.508788+00:00 IST

Australian Open: Zheng Qinwen storms into first quarterfinal

She will next lock horns with No.75-ranked Anna Kalinskaya, who defeated No.26 seed Jasmine Paolini 6-4, 6-2.

2024-01-22T14:35:38.677404+00:00 IST

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Seema Punia faces suspension of 16 months by NADA

As per the Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel's official list of sanctioned athletes, the forty-two-year-old's ban will be effective from November 10, 2025.

2025-12-06T06:16:27.251224+00:00 IST

KIUG 2025: Chandigarh University retain championship title

Chandigarh University finished their campaign with a total of 67 medals, including 42 gold, 14 silver and 11 bronze. The champions won 23 out of the 30 gold medals on offer in Canoe and Kayaking, a sports discipline which made its debut at the KIUG, six in swimming and five in athletics, two in wrestling and one each in weightlifting, shooting, cycling, archery, table tennis and kabaddi, as per a press release from SAI Media.

2025-12-05T17:52:26.598706+00:00 IST

Raksha Khadse hails KIUG for promoting unity, sporting excellence

Union Minister of State (MoS) for Youth Affairs & Sports, Raksha Khadse, who graced the closing ceremony of the Khelo India University Games (KIUG) 2025, lauded the Games for fostering excellence and unity among young athletes. She said that the event was an opportunity for sportspersons from different states to connect and learn about each other's diverse cultural heritage, while also creating a pathway for excellence, as per a press release by SAI Media.

2025-12-05T16:17:22.366438+00:00 IST

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Mongolia, first obstacle in Blue Tigresses’ road to Australia

India's road to the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 and the FIFA Women's World Cup 2027 will officially begin on Monday, June 23, 2025, when the Blue Tigresses take on Mongolia in the opening match of Group B of the Qualifiers at the 700th Anniversary of Chiang Mai Stadium, according to the official website of AIFF.

2025-06-23T02:40:58.589617+00:00 IST

Blue Tigresses ready for the road to AFC Women’s Asian Cup

India last made it to the AFC Women's Asian Cup in 2003. And when they hosted the tournament in 2022, a COVID outbreak in the team meant that India had to withdraw after only the first game and the results were declared void, as per the AIFF official website..

2025-06-22T08:18:53.566227+00:00 IST

India, Kyrgyz Republic play out a stalemate in U23 friendly

The India U23 national team played a goalless draw against Kyrgyz Republic at the Hisor Central Stadium, in Hisor, Tajikistan, on Saturday, as per the official website of All India Football Federation (AIFF).

2025-06-22T07:50:20.435697+00:00 IST

Hockey

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Kalinga Lancers rope in David John as strategy director

The team owners, Vedanta Limited said in a statement, "Vedanta Limited today announced the appointment of David John as Strategy Director and Dr. A.B. Subbaiah as Team Manager for the Kalinga Lancers, ahead of the much-anticipated return of the Hockey India League (HIL) 2024, following a seven-year hiatus. These key appointments highlight Vedanta's commitment to building a competitive and successful team for the upcoming HIL season as they prepare to dominate the player auction and assemble a well-rounded squad capable of winning the tournament. "

2024-10-13T13:51:15.442053+00:00 IST

Manpreet, Amit, Mandeep attract huge bids at HIL auction

The Hockey India League Player Auction 2024/25 kicked off in thrilling fashion, with all eight franchises spending heavily to acquire key players from the Indian Men's Hockey team. The notable mentions were Mandeep Singh, Manpreet Singh, and Amit Rohidas, who attracted significant bids.

2024-10-13T13:35:31.375276+00:00 IST

"Punjabi aagye oye..": Harmanpreet Singh on HIL auction

The auctions for the competition, making its return after seven years, are taking place from October 13 to 15.

2024-10-13T12:23:18.202929+00:00 IST

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Cricket

India, South Africa teams arrive in Raipur

The Indian cricket team and South African team have arrived in Raipur for the second ODI, which is scheduled to take place on Wednesday.

2025-12-01T18:29:44.550169+00:00 IST

Cricket

Indian Railways promotes Sneh Rana, Renuka Singh, Pratika Rawal

he Ministry of Railways has sanctioned an out-of-turn promotion to OSD (Sports) for Indian cricketers Sneh Rana, Pratika Rawal and Renuka Singh Thakur in recognition of their outstanding contributions to India's triumph at the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025

2025-12-01T18:10:05.234347+00:00 IST

Cricket

London Spirit name Heather Knight as GM for The Hundred 2026

Heather Knight has decided not to participate in next year's The Hundred and is instead stepping into a new role as London Spirit's first-ever General Manager for the women's team, as per ESPNcricinfo.

2025-12-01T18:09:06.052599+00:00 IST

Cricket

'To see him surpass Afridi with over 350 sixes is no small feat'

India's veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes Rohit Sharma's transformation into a six-hitter is remarkable as he surpassed former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi's six-hitting record, to become the batter with the most sixes in ODIs.

2025-12-01T18:03:14.284156+00:00 IST

Cricket

Malan eyes series win against Bangladesh

Ireland opened the T20I series against Bangladesh with a commanding 39-run victory in Chattogram and came close to doubling their lead in the second match, only for the hosts to clinch the game with two balls remaining. With the series level, both sides will be hungry to win the decider as they aim to build confidence and momentum leading into the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. Ireland men's head coach Heinrich Malan echoed this sentiment, highlighting the progress his team has shown across the first two matches. Ireland opened the T20I series against Bangladesh with a commanding 39-run victory in Chattogram and came close to doubling their lead in the second match, only for the hosts to clinch the game with two balls remaining

2025-12-01T17:58:50.596403+00:00 IST

Cricket

Owen Dawkins appointed Scotland men’s head coach

Owen Dawkins, previously involved with Scotland in a consultancy role, has been appointed head coach of the Scotland men's national team, as per the ICC website. A well-known figure in England's domestic cricket, Dawkins has been a full-time coach at Gloucestershire since 2006. He succeeds Doug Watson, who stepped down in September after a two-year tenure.

2025-12-01T17:56:31.427713+00:00 IST

Cricket

“Nothing to prove to anyone”: Ahswin praises Virat Kohli’s intent

Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin praised Virat Kohli's intent during the first India vs South Africa ODI in Ranchi, where the batter hit a record 52nd ODI century, helping the hosts trump South Africa by 17 runs. Ashwin also noted that Virat looks like he is "in the zone."

2025-12-01T17:53:36.857487+00:00 IST

Cricket

“He knows his game inside out”: Gavaskar after Kohli’s 52nd ton

Former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar highlighted Virat Kohli's ability to know his game "inside out", pointing out that his strength doesn't lie in hitting big shots straight away but playing in the V and prioritising singles.

2025-12-01T17:51:05.734859+00:00 IST

Hockey

India begin their Junior Women’s World Cup campaign with a win

The Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team began their FIH Junior Women's World Cup campaign with a comprehensive 13-0 win against Namibia at the Centro Deportivo de Hockey Cesped, Estadio Nacional in Santiago on Monday.

2025-12-01T17:44:46.223707+00:00 IST

Cricket

Ireland announce squad for ICC Men's Under-19 World Cup

Ireland has announced their 15-player squad for the ICC Men's Under-19 World Cup, scheduled to take place from January 15 to February 6 next year in Zimbabwe and Namibia, as per the ICC website.

2025-12-01T17:11:36.408033+00:00 IST

Others

PM Modi lauds 'Fit India Sunday on Cycle'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed the ' Fit India Sunday on Cycle ' initiative during his radio programme ' Mann Ki Baat '.

2025-12-01T16:39:42.880342+00:00 IST

Cricket

2 Telugu players stood at top in India's triumph at Blind Women's

The Indian Blind Women's Cricket Team has emerged victorious in the T20 World Cup, marking a historic achievement. Playing a pivotal role in this triumph were two talented Telugu players -- team captain Deepika and Karuna Kumari, who overcame immense challenges to bring pride to the nation.

2025-12-01T16:14:41.635316+00:00 IST

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AMF joins hands with FEI to strengthen India’s Para-sports

Flutter Entertainment India LLP (FEI), the Hyderabad-based centre of excellence for the world's leading sports entertainment operator, Flutter, and Aditya Mehta Foundation (AMF) on Monday announced their partnership to strengthen India's para-sports ecosystem and further their commitment to empowering communities through sport.

2025-12-01T15:59:27.200579+00:00 IST

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