Sports

Rohit Sharma breaks Shahid Afridi’s record for most sixes in ODIs

Rohit achieved this feat during India's first ODI against South Africa at the JSCA Stadium in Ranchi, hitting his 352nd six in the format. He overtook Afridi's 351 sixes, who held the record since 2015.

2025-11-30T10:30:51.569805+00:00 IST

ILT20-4: Taufel to lead match officials, umpire season in opener

Taufel will also serve as the on-field umpire in the first match of the season, between Dubai Capitals and Desert Vipers - a rematch of last year's final. The five-time ICC Umpire of the Year (2004-2008) will be joined by Bangladesh's Gazi Sohel on the field while West Indies' Leslie Reifer and Afghanistan's Ahmad Pakteen will serve as third and fourth umpires, respectively.

2025-11-30T10:25:48.540022+00:00 IST

Naveen-Musa, first Indian pair to get historic podium at WRC3

Competing in the WRC3 category at the Saudi Arabia Rally 2025, Naveen and Musa finished second in their class, powering the Indian flag onto the highest global rally stage, a historic breakthrough for Indian motorsport

2025-11-30T09:29:22.938339+00:00 IST

Head on opening debate ahead of Brisbane Test

Travis Head is "happy" to continue opening the innings for Australia amid the ongoing Usman Khawaja debate ahead of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane. The second Test against England will be held at the iconic Gabba, starting December 4. The second Test of the five-match series will be a pink-ball Test.

2025-11-30T09:18:59.713948+00:00 IST

Shamim Hossain added in Bangladesh squad for third T20I

The move of Shamim's inclusion comes after Bangladesh captain Litton Das criticised the selectors for leaving the 25-year-old out of the squad for the series.

2025-11-30T08:45:31.799363+00:00 IST

KIUG 2025: Father broke his FD, judoka Jaanvi repays with gold

Jaanvi clinched gold in 48kg class in the women's judo event of the Khelo India University Games (KIUG) 2025, held at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Indoor Multipurpose Hall in Udaipur

2025-11-30T08:41:43.144899+00:00 IST

Odisha to bolster grassroots feeder programmes

AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey met with Sachin R. Jadhav, Sports Secretary, Government of Odisha, in Bhubaneswar to discuss the renewal of the AIFF-FIFA Talent Academy in Odisha

2025-11-30T08:40:00.085032+00:00 IST

Cricket

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Brian Bennett becomes Zimbabwe's fourth-highest T20I run-getter

Bennett achieved this upward movement in the charts during his side's ICC T20 World Cup clash against Australia in Colombo, slamming a 56-ball 64 with seven fours, which proved crucial to their win over the 2021 T20 WC champions.

2026-02-13T11:43:07.216780+00:00 IST

Legends League Cricket announces six-city tour for season 4

Legends League Cricket (LLC) on Friday announced its most ambitious edition yet, Legends League Cricket Season 4, featuring a historic six-city tour across India, scheduled from March 6 to March 25, 2026.

2026-02-13T11:40:56.327773+00:00 IST

Travis Head after Australia’s 23 runs defeat against Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe pulled off the biggest upset of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, defeating the mighty Australia by 23 runs.

2026-02-13T11:37:11.669578+00:00 IST

Tennis

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Australian Open: Novak Djokovic storms past Etcheverry

The 24-time Grand Slam champion will face 20th seed Adrian Mannarino at the hard-court major in the fourth round.

2024-01-19T12:23:46.465189+00:00 IST

Australian Open: Bopanna-Ebden pair reach men's doubles 3rd round

In a brisk encounter on Friday, Bopanna and Ebden effortlessly registered a straight-set 6-2, 6-4 victory over the wildcard pair.

2024-01-19T11:43:12.225489+00:00 IST

Australian Open: Flawless Sabalenka moves to round 4 with ease

Defending champion Arnya Sabalenka sealed her place in the fourth round of the Australian Open with ease, while, 2023 US Open winner Coco Gauff also displayed a dominant performance to move into the next round on Friday.

2024-01-19T09:12:45.277992+00:00 IST

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ISSF World Cup Final 2025: Manu Bhaker look to end season on high

Paris Olympics Manu Bhaker, world champion Samrat Rana, are part of a 15-member shooting squad for India that will represent ISSF World Cup Final 2025. The ISSF World Cup Final 2025 will be held in Doha from Thursday, as per Olympics.com.

2025-12-03T16:25:16.351396+00:00 IST

Brisbane 2032 unveils official vision for Olympics, Paralympics

Announced at a launch event in Brisbane, the vision outlines how the Games aim to inspire communities, strengthen national pride and deliver long-lasting benefits for Queensland and Australia, both on the road to 2032 and far beyond.

2025-12-03T15:36:23.969223+00:00 IST

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

Football

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Indian Super League 2024-25: Overperformers and underperformers

As an extension to this exercise, we take a look at individuals who overperformed and underperformed in front of goals last season with respect to their xG numbers.

2025-06-17T12:09:59.474155+00:00 IST

Indian Super League: Foreign stars and lasting legacies

Over the past decade, the Indian Super League (ISL) has grown into a dynamic and thrilling football showcase, with foreign players playing a pivotal role in its rise. Some arrived with flair, others with determination. While some lifted trophies and others didn't, each left a lasting impression that helped shape the league's identity, as per the official website of ISL.

2025-06-17T11:27:06.449370+00:00 IST

Power of partnerships: ISL’s most beautiful synergy

In football, as in life, two minds or rather, two pairs of boots, can achieve far more together than alone. Great partnerships embody the essence of teamwork, where players instinctively read each other's moves, creating a seamless rhythm that can dismantle even the toughest defences, according to the official website of ISL.

2025-06-17T11:23:09.470684+00:00 IST

Hockey

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A look at Day 7 results of HI Junior Women National Championship

On Day 7 of the 14th Hockey India Junior Women National Championship 2024, Delhi and Hockey Bengal had a fruitful outing as they registered a win in their respective matches after defeating Le Puducherry and Bihar respectively in the final games of the group stage in Ranchi, Jharkhand.

2024-10-06T16:14:12.553793+00:00 IST

Sreejesh to take charge of junior team during Sultan of Johor Cup

Newly appointed Head Coach, PR Sreejesh will take charge of the team in Malaysia with Amir Ali serving as Captain and Rohit named as his deputy, as per a press release from Hockey India.

2024-10-06T08:41:19.594008+00:00 IST

Bihar CM unveils logo, mascot for Women’s Asian Champions Trophy

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday unveiled the logo and mascot 'Gudiya' of the Women's Asian Champions Hockey Trophy 2024 which will be held in the newly constructed Rajgir stadium from November 11 to 20, 2024.

2024-10-06T05:19:15.747155+00:00 IST

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Sangram to make third appearance against Turkey's Akbulut

Renowned Indian wrestler and MMA fighter Sangram Singh is set to elevate his global presence by facing Turkey's acclaimed MMA champion Akbulut. This highly anticipated bout will mark Sangram's third professional fight and his debut match in England

2025-11-30T08:39:49.965355+00:00 IST

Cricket

Russell bids goodbye to IPL; steps into "Power Coach" role

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) icon Andre Russell has announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL). The all-rounder confirmed that he will join KKR's support staff as the franchise's new "Power Coach" for the 2026 season. Russell added that he will continue playing in T20 leagues around the world and will remain part of the other Knight Riders teams globally.

2025-11-30T08:25:21.019899+00:00 IST

Others

Aditi is tied-11th, as Avani moved into top-20 at Open de Espana

Aditi Ashok, a former winner of this event who was invited, shot 2-under 70, moved to 5-under 139, and was T-11

2025-11-30T08:24:54.106723+00:00 IST

Cricket

Harbhajan, Chahar unveil fan-engagement platform in Mumbai

Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh and all-rounder Deepak Chahar on Saturday unveiled 8JJ Sports, a Sri Lanka-based global sports media and fan-engagement platform, making its international debut with India as the first launch market.

2025-11-30T08:12:14.856776+00:00 IST

Cricket

IND vs SA, 1st ODI: South Africa wins toss; opts to field first

South African stand-in skipper Aiden Markram won the toss and opted to bowl first in the first ODI against India at Ranchi's JSCA International Stadium Complex on Sunday.

2025-11-30T07:53:40.407100+00:00 IST

Cricket

“I personally don’t think so": Joe Root

Joe Root has raised doubts over whether the Ashes really needs to feature a pink-ball Test, ahead of Thursday's day-night match in Brisbane

2025-11-30T07:27:14.872783+00:00 IST

Cricket

PM Modi hails Team India for winning Blind Women's T20 World Cup

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the India Women's Blind Cricket Team for winning the first-ever Women's Blind T20 World Cup, while addressing the nation during the 128th episode of his monthly radio show, Mann Ki Baat.

2025-11-30T07:26:08.254037+00:00 IST

Cricket

"In sports , India is making quick strides": PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation during the 128th episode of his monthly radio show, Mann Ki Baat, where he spoke about rising in the field of sports. PM Modi highlighted that India hosting the Commonwealth Games is a big achievement which belongs to the nation and every citizen.

2025-11-30T06:57:47.308569+00:00 IST

Others

KIUG: Cyclist Meenakshi bags 4 golds as GNDU takes top spot

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 are being hosted by Poornima University

2025-11-30T06:56:48.424239+00:00 IST

Cricket

Abhishek Sharma smashes 12-ball fifty; powers Punjab to 310/5

Opening the innings with Prabhsimran Singh, Abhishek tore into a Bengal attack led by Mohammed Shami and Akash Deep. He scored at more than 15 runs per over against both pacers, as well as Saksham Choudhary and Writtick Chatterjee. He reached his fifty with five fours and five sixes, facing just one dot ball in the 12 deliveries it took to get there.

2025-11-30T06:38:59.075532+00:00 IST

Cricket

"Virat, Rohit will do their talking with bat...": Arhsdeep Singh ahead of Ranchi ODI

The three-match ODI series against South Africa also marks the return of legends Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Speaking on the JioStar, India pacer Arshdeep Singh said that both cricketers' bats will talk rather than words.

2025-11-30T06:35:51.443309+00:00 IST

Cricket

Bavuma opens up on Kohli and Rohit challenge during Ranchi ODI

Team India stars Kohli and Sharma are set to return to action. The duo last appeared in an ODI game against Australia in Sydney in October, where Rohit struck an unbeaten, match-winning 121 and Kohli added a smooth, unbeaten 74. The pair combined for a 168-run partnership. Both veterans now feature exclusively in ODI cricket, having stepped away from Tests and T20Is.

2025-11-30T06:24:07.914956+00:00 IST

Cricket

Rohit speaks on his consistent "drive"

"Drive and willingness is not just now, it is every time you represent your country. It does not matter if you are 38 or 28," Rohit said.

2025-11-30T06:02:16.267994+00:00 IST

Football

"Everyone pulling in the same direction": Mascherano

"I'd highlight the last two months - they've been incredible. But the merit goes to the players for convincing themselves of where we wanted to go. We've reached the end of the season with a brotherhood inside the team, everyone pulling in the same direction, and the power of a group is unbreakable. We're on the verge of playing the game we dreamed of, at home, with our people," he added.

2025-11-30T04:17:24.965908+00:00 IST