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DC leadership credits meticulous planning for WPL 2026 auction

Having retained Shafali Verma and Jemimah Rodrigues, Delhi Capitals further strengthened their Indian core by signing N. Shree Charani and Sneh Rana, making it four players from India's recent World Cup triumph in the squad.

2025-11-28T06:25:11.309338+00:00 IST

Gujarat Giants' Sanjay Adesara reflects on WPL 2026 Auction

Gujarat Giants opened their auction with a marquee purchase, securing New Zealand legend Sophie Devine for Rs 2 crore. Renuka Singh, who played an integral role in India's recent ICC World Cup triumph, became the franchise's second buy, picked up for Rs 60 lakh.

2025-11-28T06:13:35.871167+00:00 IST

PM Modi praises Indian Women's Blind Cricket Team

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met and congratulated the Indian women's blind cricket team at his Lok Kalyan Marg residence in New Delhi, praising their historic win in the inaugural Blind Women's T20 World Cup.

2025-11-28T05:35:37.518989+00:00 IST

Champa Thakur after India's victory in Kabaddi World Cup

She credited her father for inspiring her to work hard since childhood and fulfilling his dream of competing internationally. Thakur felt honoured to be part of the winning team and thanked everyone for their support, dedicating her achievement to her family.

2025-11-28T04:59:02.057312+00:00 IST

Tri-nation T20I series: Lanka beat Pak, qualify for final

Sri Lanka, which won two consecutive games to come back in the series, pipped Zimbabwe to qualify for the November 29 final against Pakistan at the same venue, according to the Pakistan Cricket Board website.

2025-11-28T04:46:12.885145+00:00 IST

Nayar opens up on Healy going unsold in WPL auction

Healy was the first name to go under the hammer during the WPL 2026 auction. Healy has struggled with fitness issues since last year's T20 World Cup. She also struggled for rhythm in the ongoing Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) season. Earlier, she was bought for Rs 70 lakh by UP Warriorz in the WPL 2023 auction.

2025-11-28T04:22:28.294099+00:00 IST

Ashes: Australia name unchanged squad for second Test

Cummins missed the opening Test of the series in Perth with a back injury as the Aussies clinched an eight-wicket victory inside two days, but the captain is yet to be cleared for a return for the second match at the Gabba that commences on December 4.

2025-11-28T04:14:45.545299+00:00 IST

Cricket

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T20 WC: Dominant India inflicts 93 run defeat on Namibia

After a blazing 24-ball 61 by Ishan and a 28-ball 52 by Hardik took India to 209/9 despite a four-fer from skipper Gerald Erasmus, India were challenged by Namibia well in the powerplay, as the visitors ended that phase at 57/1. From there, Varun Chakravarthy (3/7 in two overs), Axar Patel (2/20 in three overs) and Hardik Pandya (2/21 in four overs) turned the tide in India's favour, skittling Namibia out for 116 runs in 18.2 overs. India is at the top of the Group A, with two wins in two matches, followed by Pakistan, with same win-loss ratio.

2026-02-12T17:17:55.918891+00:00 IST

Karnataka cabinet approve IPL, international games at Chinnaswamy

Karnataka Minister Ramalinga Reddy has confirmed that the Karnataka Cabinet has given approval to the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) to host Indian Premier League and international cricket matches at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

2026-02-12T17:13:41.690964+00:00 IST

Dev-Sinha lead Indian charge at Delhi Open 2026

The ATP Challenger event features a strong mix of established doubles specialists and singles players doubling up, adding depth and intrigue to the draw, as per a press release.

2026-02-12T17:07:47.066826+00:00 IST

Tennis

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Rafael Nadal withdraws from Australian Open

The 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal has pulled out of the Australian Open 2024 due to a muscle injury, the Spaniard said in a post on social media on Sunday.

2024-01-07T10:46:18.664893+00:00 IST

United Cup: Swiatek-Hurkacz led Poland to battle Germany in final

The world's number one women's player Swiatek will lock horns with Germany's Kerber. Swiatek in the semis beat France's Caroline Garcia by 4-6, 6-1, 6-1.

2024-01-07T04:05:04.414910+00:00 IST

Hubert Hurkacz puts Poland on cusp of United Cup final

The 26-year-old beat tricky lefty Adrian Mannarino 6-3, 7-5 in Sydney to give his team a 1-0 lead against France.

2024-01-06T03:03:06.196631+00:00 IST

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Nat'l Shooting C'ship Competitions gets underway in Delhi

The previous 67th NSCC saw 13,522 shooters qualify. All top Indian shooters have entered the fray and the schedule, spread over one month, has been finalised, keeping in mind the ISSF World Cup Finals, which will take place in Doha between December 4 to December 9 and where 15 Indians have qualified to compete

2025-12-01T14:03:56.136894+00:00 IST

Avani, Aditi rise to sixth after third round in Spain

Avani Prashanth shot 68, and Aditi carded 69, and they were 8-under for three rounds. Among other Indians, Pranavi Urs (71) was T-44th, Hitaashee Bakshi (70) was T-55 and Diksha Dagar (75) was T-69

2025-12-01T13:47:03.731524+00:00 IST

Adilabad tops Telangana State Jr Inter-District Kho Kho C'ship

In a thrilling display of skill and sportsmanship, Adilabad's girls' team, with 42 points, outscored Mahbubnagar by 34 points, 42-8. In the boys' category, Adilabad edged out Rangareddy 34-28, claiming the top spot in a closely contested match

2025-12-01T13:32:42.276189+00:00 IST

Football

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Scaloni reveals reason behind his decision to substitute Messi

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni revealed that Lionel Messi asked to be substituted during the final minutes of their intense 1-1 draw with Colombia at Estadio Monumental.

2025-06-11T08:20:06.541076+00:00 IST

Last-minute penalty breaks Indian hearts in Hong Kong

A heartbreaking stoppage time penalty condemned India to a 0-1 defeat against Hong Kong, China, in Group C of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers Final Round at the Kai Tak Stadium, on Tuesday.

2025-06-10T18:22:27.770838+00:00 IST

Asian Cup Qualifiers: India gear up for new-look Hong Kong test

India and Hong Kong, China's meeting on Matchday 2 of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers Final Round on June 10 is billed as the highest-stakes clash of Group C. They are the top two-ranked sides in the four-team group and are aiming for their first win of the campaign.

2025-06-09T12:51:10.425499+00:00 IST

Hockey

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Skipper Harmanpreet speaks on India-Germany bilateral series

Indian Men's Hockey Team Captain Harmanpreet Singh expressed his excitement ahead of the two-match bilateral series against Germany, set to be played on October 23 and 24 at the iconic Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi.

2024-09-25T11:08:23.907292+00:00 IST

Nine RHA players to represent Punjab in sub-junior nationals

Eight players from the Academy are named in the 18-member squad and one player has been named as standby. Punjab is slotted in Group E along with Karnataka, Bihar and Manipur and will meet Karnataka on the opening day of its first match

2024-09-24T09:02:31.028942+00:00 IST

HI set to host Germany for two-match bilateral hockey series

Hockey India (HI) announced a highly anticipated two-match bilateral hockey series between the Indian men's hockey team and the Germany men's hockey team, set to take place in October 2024.

2024-09-24T08:46:08.539668+00:00 IST

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Cricket

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Rajat Patidar set to rejoin MP squad

Rajat Patidar has recovered from his left-knee injury and and been cleared to play by the BCCI's Centre of Excellence. He is set to rejoin the Madhya Pradesh squad for the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) in Kolkata on Friday.

2025-11-28T03:20:00.206336+00:00 IST

Cricket

Capitals set for high-octane season 4 title defence in ILT20

The franchise has assembled a formidable squad under the leadership of newly appointed captain Dasun Shanaka and head coach Hemang Badani. The Capitals, who clinched their maiden ILT20 title in dramatic fashion in Season 3, defeated the Desert Vipers by four wickets in a thrilling final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in February.

2025-11-28T02:24:23.642000+00:00 IST

Others

Phogat expresses happiness over Ahmedabad hosting 2030 CWG

Dhronacharya Awardee Mahavir Phogat expressed his happiness after Ahmedabad was awarded the hosting rights for the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Speaking to ANI, Phogat urged all Indian coaches to prepare their athletes for the Commonwealth Games this time by putting in immense effort and to begin their efforts today.

2025-11-27T21:32:57.286863+00:00 IST

Others

Valarivan reacts after Ahmedabad gets hosting rights for 2030 CWG

Indian shooter Elavenil Valarivan has expressed happiness on Ahmedabad being declared the official host of the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Speaking to ANI, Elavenil also said about her participation in her upcoming games.

2025-11-27T21:31:38.661133+00:00 IST

Football

Messi confirms Hyderabad stop on GOAT Tour

Football maestro Lionel Messi officially confirmed that Hyderabad has been added to the list of cities he will visit during his much-anticipated GOAT Tour. While Hyderabad had been mentioned earlier as the fourth venue by Satadru Dutta, the man who is bringing the Argentine legend to India.

2025-11-27T19:55:06.727673+00:00 IST

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Athletes welcome Ahmedabad’s confirmation as host of 2030 CWG

Athletes, coaches and officials across the country have expressed their excitement after Ahmedabad was officially ratified as the host city for the 2030 Commonwealth Games. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) confirmed the development on Wednesday, marking the country's return to hosting the Games after two decades.

2025-11-27T19:16:33.344614+00:00 IST

Cricket

‘Gambhir to continue as Team India Head Coach across formats’

India Head Coach Gautam Gambhir would continue in role in all three formats and no change is being considered, a Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) source said on Thursday.

2025-11-27T19:13:53.874742+00:00 IST

Cricket

Asha Sobhana was an integral part in RCB's win in 2024:Rangarajan

oyal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) coach Malolan Rangarajan has said that Asha Sobhana was an integral part in RCB's win in 2024 and they are happy her getting a new team during the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 auction on Thursday.

2025-11-27T18:40:46.930844+00:00 IST

Cricket

PM Modi lauds performance of athletes at Deaflympics in Tokyo

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated the Indian contingent that clinched a record-breaking 20 medals - nine gold, seven silver and four bronze inthe 25th Summer Deaflympics in Tokyo. This is India's best-ever performance at the games.

2025-11-27T18:26:36.566163+00:00 IST

Cricket

Ashes: Cummins likely to return for second Test against England

Australia captain Pat Cummins is likely to be named for the second Ashes Test against England in Brisbane. The second Test will be played at the iconic Gabba, starting from December 4.

2025-11-27T18:12:14.412067+00:00 IST

Others

Goa CM keen on taking chess to all schools in the state

Impressed with the overall conduct of the FIDE World Cup 2025 and the interest it generates among school children, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant asserted that they now plan to take the sport to every school in the state which is fast becoming a dynamic sports hub

2025-11-27T17:53:46.826816+00:00 IST

Cricket

Plans underway for New Zealand's very own NZ20 cricket league

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) is set to launch its very own NZ20 cricket tournament, with six franchise teams competing for the ultimate title, starting in January 2027.

2025-11-27T17:53:08.762421+00:00 IST

Cricket

Deepti Sharma gets highest bid in WPL 2026 auction

Star Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma got the highest bid in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 auction, while other ODI World Cup standouts, Shree Charani and South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt, were also in the top bracket.

2025-11-27T17:44:12.057240+00:00 IST

Cricket

WPL 2026 set for January 9–February 5 window

The Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 season is set to take place from January 9 to February 5, with the tournament split between two host cities, Navi Mumbai and Vadodara. The schedule for the fourth edition was announced by league chairman Jayesh George during the WPL auction in Delhi on Thursday

2025-11-27T17:39:54.676175+00:00 IST