Sports

Perth pitch for 1st Ashes fixture gets "very good" ICC rating

The Perth Stadium pitch has received the International Cricket Council's (ICC) highest rating of "very good" despite the first Ashes Test match between Australia and England ending in just two days.

2025-11-27T07:45:53.341752+00:00 IST

Ashwin stresses on Sudharsan's approach against Proteas

Sudharsan played a marathon innings of 14 off 139 balls against South Africa in the fourth innings of the second Test in Guwahati. Sudharsan's innings in the fourth innings of the second Test produced only a boundary, with a strike rate of 10.07.

2025-11-27T07:45:14.866338+00:00 IST

India win against Chinese in AFC U17 Asian Cup Qualifiers

The win lifted India to second place in the group with four points, level with leaders Iran, who played a 1-1 draw with Lebanon earlier on Wednesday, but behind on goal difference.

2025-11-27T07:41:11.953772+00:00 IST

Gulia on India hosting Centenary Commonwealth Games 2030

IOA on Thursday confirmed that Commonwealth Sport awarded the 2030 Centenary CWG hosting rights to Ahmedabad, as the competition will mark 100 years since the first Commonwealth Games held in 1930 in Hamilton, Canada.

2025-11-27T07:19:46.547796+00:00 IST

Australian all-rounder Jess Jonassen pulls out of WPL auction

Australian all-rounder Jess Jonassen has withdrawn from the Women's Premier League (WPL) auction due to a shoulder injury, which she's been managing for some time.

2025-11-27T06:53:08.246973+00:00 IST

Mohammed Siraj slams Air India for 4‑hour delay

Air India Express on Thursday said that its flight (IX 2884) from Guwahati to Hyderabad has been cancelled due to "unforeseen operational reasons". The explanation came after Siraj publicly called out the airline for the delay in departure from Guwahati and the lack of communication regarding it.

2025-11-27T05:31:30.898858+00:00 IST

Rishabh Pant needs to take responsibility: Ashwin

Former Indian veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin praised Rishabh Pant's batting skills, saying he has a "superb game and defence". However, Ashwin also expressed his disappointment with Pant's reckless shot selection, which often leads to his dismissal.

2025-11-27T05:17:08.434143+00:00 IST

Cricket

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"Proud footballing nation making its mark...": Tendulkar hails

Justin and Anthony Mosca registered the highest partnership by siblings in T20 WC history, helping Italy, the T20 WC debutants, secure their first-ever T20 World Cup, a thumping 10-wicket over Nepal on Thursday.

2026-02-12T14:21:48.092614+00:00 IST

Mosca bros form highest partnership by siblings in T20WC history

Italy, who are making their debut in a World Cup across any format, finally registered their first win in the T20 WC with a thumping 10-wicket triumph over 18th-ranked Nepal at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium.

2026-02-12T13:58:50.191694+00:00 IST

BCCI provides medical update on Abhishek Sharma's illness

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has provided a medical update on World No. 1 T20I batter Abhishek Sharma, who was unavailable for selection for India's match against Namibia on Thursday.

2026-02-12T13:37:39.713177+00:00 IST

Tennis

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Nadal makes emphatic return to court, defeats Dominic Thiem

Rafael Nadal marked his return on a winning note by ousting Austria's Dominic Thiem at the Brisbane International on Tuesday

2024-01-02T15:34:32.273998+00:00 IST

United Cup: Novak Djokovic survives Jiri Lehecka's challenge

The World No. 1 overcame a 3-1 deficit in the second set and went on to win 6-1, 6-7(3), 6-1 in two hours and eighteen minutes.

2024-01-02T08:35:03.523468+00:00 IST

Seguel-Barrios bests Tsitsipas-Sakkari in mixed doubles

Chile scripted a stunning 2-1 upset of 2023 semifinalists Greece at the United Cup on Tuesday.

2024-01-02T07:05:52.733973+00:00 IST

Others

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Jaipur Polo Team secures 5th trophy of the season with a 10-7 win

Jaipur Polo continued their remarkable run this season with yet another commanding performance, defeating Rambagh Polo 10-7 to lift their fifth trophy of the year on Sunday. The match witnessed strong efforts from both sides, but Jaipur's early dominance and consistent scoring ensured they remained firmly in control throughout. Leading the charge once again was HH Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh of Jaipur, who delivered a superb five-goal performance, supported by the sharp finishing of Lance Watson and Pranav Kapur

2025-12-01T03:29:38.190191+00:00 IST

ITTF World Youth Championships: Divyanshi continues winning run

Rising Indian paddler Divyanshi Bhowmick continued her remarkable run in 2025 as she became only the second Indian to secure a singles medal in the U-15 girls category at the ongoing ITTF World Youth Championships 2025 at the BT Arena Cluj Napoca, Romania.

2025-11-30T17:27:12.917316+00:00 IST

Syed Modi International: Gayatri-Treesa retain doubles title

In the women's final, Gayatri and Treesa came back from a game down to beat Osawa and Tanabe 17-21, 21-13, 21-15 in an hour and 16 minutes to clinch the title, while Srikanth went down 16-21, 21-8, 20-22 in the men's singles final, as per a press release from the Badminton Association of India (BAI).

2025-11-30T14:43:44.585214+00:00 IST

Football

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Zinc Football Academy qualifies for I-League 3

Hindustan Zinc's (NSE: HINDZINC) Zinc Football Academy emerged champions of the Rajasthan League Senior Men's A-division 2024-25 for the second time in four years, as per the Rajasthan Football Association press release.

2025-06-04T19:32:08.406660+00:00 IST

Thailand defeat Blue Tigers in FIFA International Friendly

The Indian men's national football team lost 0-2 against a clinical Thailand side in a FIFA International Friendly at the Thammasat Stadium on Wednesday, as per the AIFF official website.

2025-06-04T15:29:23.684721+00:00 IST

India women's football team fall to 1-0 defeat against Uzbekistan

The senior Indian women's national football team fell to a second narrow defeat at the hands of Uzbekistan.

2025-06-03T18:00:05.980650+00:00 IST

Hockey

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Sreejesh reacts to FIH Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year nomination

Former Indian men's hockey team goalkeeper PR Sreejesh expressed his delight in being nominated for the prestigious FIH Men's Goalkeeper of the Year Award 2024, following his standout performance at the Paris Olympics 2024.

2024-09-20T15:42:48.635599+00:00 IST

Hockey Punjab win Hockey India Junior Men National C'ship 2024

After an exciting eleven days of action-packed performance in the 14th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship 2024, Hockey Punjab clinched the title after defeating Uttar Pradesh Hockey 3-3 (4-3 SO) in the final at the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar.

2024-09-19T13:17:12.927479+00:00 IST

"Feel very good and it is very special for us": Harmanpreet Singh

Indian Men's Hockey Team skipper Harmanpreet Singh expressed his feelings after winning the Asia Champions Trophy final against China 1-0 on Tuesday.

2024-09-19T09:30:20.489722+00:00 IST

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Football

UEFA Champions League: Arsenal tops table with win over Bayern

Arsenal defeated Bayern Munchen 3-1 to record their fifth league phase win of the campaign, a perfect record which leaves them top of the table after UEFA Champions League Matchday 5 and secures them at least a place in the knockout phase play-offs.

2025-11-27T04:25:46.401250+00:00 IST

Others

"Women just need to get the opportunity": Sanju Devi

The Indian women's kabaddi team put on a strong show to win the Women's Kabaddi World Cup in Dhaka, beating Chinese Taipei 35-28 in the final. This is India's second straight World Cup title and further proves their strength in the sport.

2025-11-27T03:39:02.471553+00:00 IST

Others

PT Usha on India hosting Commonwealth Games 2030

IOA on Thursday confirmed that Commonwealth Sport awarded the 2030 CWG hosting rights to Ahmedabad.

2025-11-27T03:37:45.373514+00:00 IST

Others

Bhaichung Bhutia on 25K marathon in Kolkata

The World's first World Athletics Gold Label Race, scheduled for December 21, will showcase some of the fastest Indian and International athletes alongside thousands of amateur runners on Kolkata's iconic Red Road.

2025-11-27T03:24:09.085281+00:00 IST

Others

CGA President Ben Houston welcomes India as host of 2030 Games

Delivering the Games to Ahmedabad (also known as Amdavad, in the state of Gujarat), the confirmation of a host to follow Glasgow 2026 is a defining moment for the Movement that marks the culmination of a collaborative process that saw multiple bids from multiple continents, as per a release from Commonwealth Games Australia (CGA).

2025-11-27T03:12:56.731264+00:00 IST

Cricket

SMAT 2025: Urvil, Rahane, Samson knocks highlights of day 1

In the Group C clash between Services and Gujarat, the latter chased down 183 set by Services on the back of a half-century from Gaurav Kochar (60 in 37 balls, with seven fours and two sixes), as Urvil, who was signed by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) as an injury replacement last IPL season, torched a 37-ball 119*, including 12 fours and 10 sixes alongside Aarya Desai (60 in 35 balls, with six fours and three sixes). Gujarat chased down the target with eight wickets in hand and 45 balls left. His 31-ball ton is the second-fastest by an Indian, with him holding the record for the fastest one with a 28-ball effort last year.

2025-11-26T20:02:39.690177+00:00 IST

Others

FIDE World Cup 2025: Sindarov beats Wei Yi to win the title

The 19-year-old defeated Wei in the second Rapid Game in the tiebreak with black pieces to become the first Uzbek chess player to win the World Cup and take home a prize purse of 120,000 USD along with the newly christened Viswanathan Anand Cup.

2025-11-26T20:01:47.230232+00:00 IST

Cricket

SSC ground in Colombo to get floodlights for ICC T20 World Cup

The Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) ground will receive floodlights and other upgrades, in preparation for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled to be played in India and Sri Lanka in February and March next year

2025-11-26T18:05:19.668557+00:00 IST

Others

ICC Chairman Jay Shah hails India getting CWG2030 hosting rights

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) confirmed the awarding of 2030 CWG hosting rights to Ahmedabad, India, by Commonwealth Sport, with the competition marking 100 years of the Commonwealth Movement.

2025-11-26T18:03:44.315312+00:00 IST

Cricket

WPL 2026 player auction to take place on Thursday

The Women's Premier League (WPL) mega auction will take place on Thursday in the national capital with a total of 277 players going under the hammer, including 194 Indian players and 83 overseas players.

2025-11-26T18:03:10.824139+00:00 IST

Cricket

Kumble urges Team India to reflect on series loss to South Africa

Former Indian cricketer Anil Kumble, a leading wicket-taker, has expressed dissapointment with India's "complete surrender" to South Africa, which resulted in their first series loss to Proteas in 25 years on home soil, saying that "constant changes to the playing XI, batting orders, and frequent rotations prevent stability" and Team India must "deeply reflect".

2025-11-26T18:01:45.767040+00:00 IST

Cricket

Pathan feels Jansen outdid Bumrah during India's series loss

India's home dominance received their second jolt in back-to-back years, as after New Zealand's whitewash, India continued their poor run against South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia (SENA) nations as it suffered a 0-2 loss to South Africa, with their loss by 408 runs in Guwahati also being their biggest Test loss in history. India's WTC final chances are now under serious jeopardy after this double whammy of a series whitewash and their biggest loss in the longest format of the game.

2025-11-26T18:00:26.889484+00:00 IST

Cricket

Gill pens motivational words after India's crushing defeat

Following India's devastating series loss to South Africa, India Test skipper Shubman Gill, who missed both the Tests after facing a neck injury after the first four deliveries during the Kolkata Test while batting, posted a motivational message for his team, saying "it is the storm that forges steady hands"

2025-11-26T17:44:56.392481+00:00 IST

Cricket

Rohit Sharma returns to top spot in latest ICC ODI rankings

Veteran Indian opener Rohit Sharma has returned to the No. 1 spot in the latest ICC ODI batting rankings ahead of the upcoming three-match ODI series against South Africa, starting November 30 in Ranchi.

2025-11-26T17:38:54.872802+00:00 IST