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"It’s for team": Kapil on Samson's match-winning knock vs WI

Samson's explosive 97-run knock off 50 balls, with the help of 12 fours and four sixes, guided the defending champion to a five-wicket win against the West Indies, which helped them to secure their place in the T20 World Cup semi-finals.

2026-03-03T10:13:15.974209+00:00 IST

“We have our plans, it’s going to be cracking game”: Sam Curran

Reflecting on England's journey so far, Curran noted that the team's experience in Indian conditions and the IPL has been crucial. "We play so much cricket in India, so we know the conditions. Both England and India have a lot of depth in their batting. We are not worried about the form of openers. They are great players, and I believe they will come good," he said.

2026-03-03T09:40:57.169760+00:00 IST

Bella James replaces Georgia Plimmer in New Zealand women’s squad

James, who has played nearly 100 List-A matches in her career, brings a wealth of experience and is expected to slot seamlessly into the side for the three-match ODI series starting March 5.

2026-03-03T08:29:19.083156+00:00 IST

ICC announces match officials for T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals

The first semi-final between South Africa and New Zealand will take place on Wednesday, March 4, at Kolkata's iconic Eden Gardens. According to the ICC, Richard Illingworth and Alex Wharf have been appointed as the on-field umpires for the match. Illingworth brings with him experience from South Africa's semi-final clash against Afghanistan in the previous T20 World Cup, while Wharf officiated in New Zealand's group-stage win over the same opposition this year.

2026-03-03T08:10:25.195096+00:00 IST

Trigger Tacticians dominate to lift inaugural Shooting League

Competing in a structured team format, comprising two 10m Air Rifle shooters, two 10m Air Pistol shooters, three 25m Pistol shooters, two Trap shooters, one Skeet shooter and one 50m Prone shooter per side, the league combined individual excellence with tactical depth, according to a release.

2026-03-03T07:55:01.950995+00:00 IST

Korea, Wales women's teams arrive in Hyderabad

Wales arrives fresh off a runner-up finish at the 2025 EuroHockey Championship II, fiercely chasing their first World Cup appearance since 1983.

2026-03-03T07:07:13.043075+00:00 IST

Sunil Gavaskar announces Celebrity Golf Event in Mumbai

The event will feature an elite roster of over 100 participants competing across an 18-hole course. Among the participants are Indian cricket legends Yuvraj Singh, G.R Vishwanath, Venkatesh Prasad, Harbhajan Singh, Ajay Jadeja, Parthiv Patel, Murali Kartik, S. Badrinath, Murali Vijay, Nikhil Chopra, together with international cricketers Eoin Morgan, Michael Vaughan and David Lloyd.

2026-03-03T06:54:57.892631+00:00 IST

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BJP MP Anurag Thakur praises Team India after T20 World Cup win

BJP MP Anurag Thakur congratulated Team India for securing victory in the T20 World Cup 2026 final against New Zealand on Sunday and becoming the first team to secure back-to-back T20 World Cups.

2026-03-09T06:50:43.580922+00:00 IST

Rajya Sabha congratulates Team India on winning T20 WC 2026

The Rajya Sabha, on Monday, congratulated the Indian men's cricket team on winning the T20 World Cup 2026 edition by defeating New Zealand in the summit clash, which took place on Sunday at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium. On behalf of the House, Rajya Sabha Chairman CP Radhakrishnan extended "heartiest congratulations" to the Indian team players and the support staff for their remarkable achievement.

2026-03-09T06:23:25.833389+00:00 IST

Hope the streak continues till 2027 WC: Dhumal on T20 WC win

Chairman of the Indian Premier League (IPL) Governing Council, Arun Singh Dhumal, expressed joy over Team India's victory in the T20 World Cup 2026 final against New Zealand on Sunday. Crediting the team's effort throughout the T20 WC campaign, Arun Dhumal expressed hope for India's winning streak to continue till the 2027 ODI World Cup.

2026-03-09T06:01:58.914429+00:00 IST

Tennis

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Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff reach Australian Open fourth round

Aryna Sabalenka faced a stern challenge as she battled her way into the fourth round of the ongoing Australian Open in Melbourne with a 7-6(4), 7-6(7) victory against Anastasia Potapova. Meanwhile, Coco Gauff battled past fellow American Hailey Baptiste.

2026-01-23T07:48:38.827454+00:00 IST

Australian Open: Alcaraz in R4, levels with Borg for massive feat

Aclaraz, a six-time Grand Slam champion and world number one, aiming to outdo his two quarterfinal finishes at the tournament this time, looked in imperious touch for the majority of the match, beating Moutet 6-2, 6-4, 6-1.

2026-01-23T06:57:46.911447+00:00 IST

"There is a lot I can give back to enhance sport of tennis": Lean

Paes was speaking to the media on the sidelines of the unveiling of the 'Golf Growth Initiative' by the Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL), in association with the Indian Golf Union (IGU), the Professional Golfers' Association of India (PGAI), and The Golf Foundation (TGF) on Thursday. Paes is also partnering with the IGPL to bring Olympic-level vision to the building of golf infrastructure.

2026-01-23T05:34:07.233278+00:00 IST

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Uttarakhand: CM Dhami inspects contruction work of Sports College

During the inspection of the construction work of the Women's Sports College in Lohaghat, CM Dhami had a warm interaction with a young girl.

2026-02-27T14:36:58.684652+00:00 IST

LegaXy launches sports academy to boost school-level sports

Designed to work closely with schools, the academy offers structured in-school, after-school, and high-performance training programmes that prioritise fundamentals, fitness, and mindset development, while ensuring children remain fully engaged with their academic education.

2026-02-27T10:05:22.500602+00:00 IST

IIS’ India knockout nights get a roaring response in Chandigarh

The Centre Lawn at CGC University, Mohali, transformed into a buzzing boxing arena on Thursday as the opening night of India Knockout Nights delivered high-octane action in front of a packed crowd, with nearly 3000 spectators in attendance.

2026-02-27T08:10:10.219025+00:00 IST

Football

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Al-Nassr beat Al-Fateh 2-0 as Ronaldo scores on return

Cristiano Ronaldo made an immediate impact on his return to the starting lineup for Al-Nassr, scoring in their Saudi Pro League clash against Al-Fateh after missing two matches due to a dispute over financial support and transfer activity, according to Goal.com.

2026-02-15T02:32:13.634262+00:00 IST

Tottenham Hotspur name Igor Tudor as new head coach

Tottenham Hotspur has named Igor Tudor as their new head coach, the club said on Saturday.

2026-02-14T17:54:48.170325+00:00 IST

Inter Kashi hold Super Cup champions FC Goa to earn first point

Indian Super League (ISL) debutants Inter Kashi produced a disciplined and determined display to hold AIFF Super Cup champions FC Goa to a 1-1 draw in match two of the ISL 2025-26 at the PJN in Fatorda, Goa, on Saturday.

2026-02-14T17:53:30.513344+00:00 IST

Hockey

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Vedanta Kalinga Lancers move to top spot after clinching 1-1 (3-1 SO) win against HIL GC in the Men'

Vedanta Kalinga Lancers prevailed against HIL GC, clinching a 3-1 win in the shootout after the two teams were tied 1-1 at the end of regulation time in the Men's Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26 at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium on Sunday

2026-01-11T13:55:34.327695+00:00 IST

“We worked hard till the last minute,” says Navneet Kaur

After leading SG Pipers to the Women's Hockey India League 2025-26 title, Player of the Tournament and team captain Navneet Kaur reflected on the team's composure in the shootout, their resilience in the Final, and a season-long turnaround from finishing last in the previous edition to champions this year

2026-01-11T10:25:50.432530+00:00 IST

SG Pipers claim Women’s HIL Trophy in thrilling shootout

After an intense 1-1 draw in regulation time, SG Pipers defeated Shrachi Bengal Tigers 3-2 in the shootout to lift the coveted Women's Hockey India League 2025-26 title. Preeti Dubey (53') and Lalremsiami (16') scored goals over the four quarters for SG Pipers and Shrachi Bengal Tigers respectively.

2026-01-10T18:42:51.272710+00:00 IST

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“Back home in Bangalore and safe”: PV Sindhu returns safely

The two-time Olympic medallist shared her relief and gratitude in a post on X, offering a glimpse into the anxiety she faced during the past few days.

2026-03-03T06:37:27.872711+00:00 IST

Cricket

“Will Jacks batting at seven is a real plus for England”: Sunil G

Will Jacks is having a dream campaign in the ongoing World Cup, having won four Player of the Match awards for his side. He has equalled the former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson's record for most POTM awards in a single edition (four in the 2012 edition).

2026-03-03T05:51:24.566530+00:00 IST

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“I wanna travel through India, climb Everest”: Lewis Hamilton

Hamilton's switch to Ferrari in 2025 ended his 12-year stint with Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team, making it one of the most high-profile moves in Formula 1 history. Partnering with Charles Leclerc, Hamilton's debut season in the scarlet car proved challenging.

2026-03-03T04:23:02.791365+00:00 IST

Cricket

T20 World Cup: West Indies team’s return from India delayed

Currently, the West Indies team is accommodated safely in India, and the board said it is closely monitoring the situation. Fans and stakeholders are being kept informed as confirmed travel plans are finalised.

2026-03-03T03:25:54.115971+00:00 IST

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Thailand MotoGP: Marco Bezzecchi bounces back with victory

Bezzecchi was into a great early Grand Prix rhythm at the front, with Fernandez 0.9s away at the end of Lap 3. Then, attacking down at Turn 3 on Lap 4, Martin struck again. Marc Marquez was shuffled back to P4 by the 2024 World Champion, and then, Acosta entered the battle.

2026-03-03T03:01:33.986886+00:00 IST

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Anush Agarwalla makes international debut at Belgium Dressage

The Belgium Dressage Events form a crucial part of Anush's Asian Games qualification campaign, with two more qualification opportunities remaining in the lead-up to the continental showpiece.

2026-03-03T02:54:07.943934+00:00 IST

Cricket

T20 WC: Zimbabwe team safe in Delhi

Zimbabwe's departure from the ICC Men's T20 World Cup has been delayed after the closure of airspace across parts of West Asia disrupted their scheduled return home from India.

2026-03-02T17:28:34.159519+00:00 IST

Cricket

Zaheer Khan leads intensive training camp for young seamers

India's emerging fast bowlers got a boost at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru, where India veteran speedster Zaheer Khan led a specialised red-ball training camp.

2026-03-02T17:18:33.854237+00:00 IST

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Sunjay Kapur Memorial Cup set for high-stakes action

The competition follows closely on the heels of the Jindal Polo Estate Cup, where Team X emerged as champions while Jindal Panther finished as runners-up, setting the stage for another intense battle among eight evenly matched teams.

2026-03-02T16:07:07.579265+00:00 IST

Cricket

RCB leadership reflects on championship success, culture shift

Speaking on the team's success, Mo Bobat said, "I think first and foremost it's important to give credit to the players. In our roles, you're only as good as your players. So if we're a championship-winning team, it's because we've got championship-winning players. So I'd probably always start there. They deserve the most amount of credit.

2026-03-02T15:24:45.718401+00:00 IST

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"Everyone possesses their own special qualities": Jayant

The camp was conducted under the guidance of Jasjit Singh, Former National Golf Coach of India, and was supported by key institutional partners committed to empowerment through sport. The initiative aimed to make golf accessible to all, breaking barriers and creating equal opportunities on the course.

2026-03-02T15:24:04.780384+00:00 IST

Cricket

Ashwin heaps praise on Arshdeep Singh for his spell in T20 WC

Veteran Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin heaped praises on India star seamer Arshdeep Singh for his brilliant 19th over under pressure against the West Indies in an must win match in the Super 8 fixture of the ongoing T20 World Cup in Kolkata on Sunday.

2026-03-02T15:20:36.730769+00:00 IST

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Arvid Lindblad brings F1 car back to India at Red Bull Moto Jam

As part of Red Bull Moto Jam, the VCARB-branded RB8 driven by Arvid Lindblad marked the occasion of Holi, India's festival of colours, which takes place on 03 March. In a tradition established at Red Bull Showruns in India, the car released coloured powder (gulal) into the air, reflecting the local celebration.

2026-03-02T14:54:43.915553+00:00 IST