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Gautam Gambhir after 2-0 defeat against South Africa

South Africa secured a resounding 408-run victory over India in the second and final Test at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. This is India's second whitewash at home under the head coach Gautam Gambhir. 0-3 to New Zealand last year and 0-2 vs SA now - two home Test series defeats for India in two years, under Gambhir.

2025-11-26T10:03:03.095978+00:00 IST

Reigning WTC Champions Proteas continue to make inroads in Asia

This series win marks South Africa's second series win in Asia in two years. Their Bangladesh series win last year was their first series win in Asia since 2014, followed by a 1-1 draw against Pakistan earlier this year.

2025-11-26T09:44:52.411559+00:00 IST

Cricket fraternity reacts to SA's historic series win in India

Reigning ICC World Test Championship winners South Africa completed a historic 2-0 Test series win to whitewash India in their own backyard. This came after the Temba Bavuma-led South Africa thrashed India by a mammoth 408-run margin in the second Test in Guwahati on Wednesday.

2025-11-26T09:12:16.428317+00:00 IST

Anjum Chopra flags India's struggle against spin in Test

South Africa secured a resounding 408-run victory over India in the second and final Test at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, thanks to outstanding performances from Simon Harmer (6/37), Senuran Muthusamy's maiden Test century (109), and brilliant contributions from Tristan Stubbs and Marco Jansen.

2025-11-26T08:43:44.043472+00:00 IST

Bavuma praise South Africa's historic 2-0 win over India

South Africa registered their first Test series win on Indian soil in 25 years. Proteas also handed India their biggest-ever Test defeat, deepening their struggles in the longest format.

2025-11-26T08:42:06.220153+00:00 IST

Harmer becomes leading wicket-taker in Tests for SA in India

In the two-match Test series, Harmer was the standout performer for the Proteas. The off-spinner picked up 27 wickets at an outstanding average of 15.03 and a strike rate of 36.1. Out of 109 bowlers who have a minimum of 20 Test wickets in India, Harmer has the best average and strike-rate.

2025-11-26T08:24:35.279640+00:00 IST

India needs to get better, says Rishabh Pant

2025-11-26T08:02:28.352838+00:00 IST

Cricket

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Italy bowl out Nepal for 123 in T20 WC

The Italian bowlers delivered a brilliant performance, restricting Nepal to a scant 123 runs in their group C match at the Wankhede Stadium in the T20 World Cup on Thursday.

2026-02-12T11:31:49.585868+00:00 IST

T20 WC: Afghanistan's Nabi sanctioned for South Africa incident

Afghanistan veteran all-rounder Mohammad Nabi was fined 15 per cent of his match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during their T20 World Cup Group D match against South Africa on Wednesday.

2026-02-12T10:36:48.696660+00:00 IST

Cricket Namibia president lauds ICC Chairman Jay Shah

Cricket Namibia President Rudie van Vuuren has praised the International Cricket Council (ICC) and Chairman Jay Shah for their efforts to empower associate nations and improve cricket infrastructure, acccording to a release.

2026-02-12T10:18:32.572223+00:00 IST

Tennis

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United Cup: Zverev kickstarts 2024 season with double victory

Zverev paired with Angelique Kerber to win the deciding mixed doubles game 6-3, 6-0 over Lorenzo Sonego and Angelica Moratelli.

2023-12-31T02:56:19.595861+00:00 IST

Novak Djokovic arrives in Perth ahead of United Cup debut

Djokovic is making his United Cup debut, leading Serbia against China and the Czech Republic in Group E.

2023-12-29T08:01:13.893112+00:00 IST

Muchova to miss Australian Open due to recurring wrist problem

Muchova, the world's eighth-ranked player, has stated that she will miss the Australian Open next month owing to a reoccurring wrist problem.

2023-12-29T03:34:25.711409+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

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

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

Football

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Manisha, Malavika, Priyadharshini dream of more Blue caps

While Manisha and Malavika made their India debuts as part of the starting XI, Priyadharshini got her first cap when she replaced Dangmei Grace in the 74th minute.

2025-06-01T13:22:21.377457+00:00 IST

ISL: BFC, OFC, NEUFC, KBFC announce departures

Indian Super League (ISL) teams announced the departure of several players through their social media posts on Saturday.

2025-06-01T11:37:05.163249+00:00 IST

"PSG deserved to win this...": Inter Milan coach after CL final

Inter's dreams of a fourth UEFA Champions League title were crushed by a ruthless, relentless onslaught from PSG, who rammed five goals past a helpless Inter Milan defence to clinch a maiden title and register the biggest win in the tournament's final history.

2025-06-01T06:37:35.472746+00:00 IST

Hockey

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ACT: India overcome China's resolute defence with 1-0 win

India successfully lifted the men's Asian Champions Trophy for the fifth time with a nervy 1-0 win over the hosts, China, on Tuesday.

2024-09-17T12:43:00.547151+00:00 IST

Harmanpreet, Sreejesh to compete for FIH Player of the Year award

Indian Men's Hockey Team skipper Harmanpreet Singh has been nominated for the FIH Player of the Year award, whereas former goalkeeper PR Sreejesh is been considered for the Goalkeeper of the Year award.

2024-09-17T11:30:07.249435+00:00 IST

A look at QF results of Hockey India Junior Men National C'ship

Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Punjab registered wins in their respective matches in the quarterfinals of the 14th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship 2024 and secured birth in the semi-finals.

2024-09-16T18:14:08.949372+00:00 IST

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Cricket

Markram scripts history, becomes player with most catches

Markram grabbed nine catches in the game, which is more than any player in Test history, surpassing the tally of Ajinkya Rahane with eight catches to his name. South Africa handed India a massive 408-run defeat in the 2nd Test at Guwahati, completing a 2-0 series sweep.

2025-11-26T07:51:55.993291+00:00 IST

Cricket

SMAT 2025: Urvil's 31-ball ton guide Gujarat secure 8-wicket win

The Gujarat captain, Urvil Patel, remained unbeaten on 119 runs off 37 deliveries, with the help of 12 fours and 10 sixes. Patel's strike rate was 321.62 while chasing a tricky target of 183 runs.

2025-11-26T07:50:59.714028+00:00 IST

Cricket

SA register first Test series win in India after 25 yea

Simon Harmer's six-wicket haul, Senuran Muthuswamy's maiden Test century, Tristan Stubbs and Marco Jansen's brilliant outing have ensured South Africa registered a massive 408-run win over India in the second and final Test at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Wednesday.

2025-11-26T07:49:42.796812+00:00 IST

Cricket

India must dominate opponents to win T20 World Cups: Chopra

ICC announced the schedule for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup India and Sri Lanka 2026, with defending champions India and arch-rivals Pakistan drawn in Group A, set to face off in a high-stakes clash in Colombo on February 15

2025-11-26T07:22:08.239000+00:00 IST

Cricket

Sai Sudharsan records India's second-slowest Test knock

Indian batter Sai Sudharsan's marathon innings of 14 off 139 balls against South Africa in the ongoing second Test at Guwahati marks the second-slowest Test knock for India, featuring a minimum of 100 balls, only behind Yashpal Sharma's 13 off 157 against Australia in 1981.

2025-11-26T07:14:23.262902+00:00 IST

Cricket

Simon Harmer shines as India stumbles to 90/5 at Tea (Day 5)

India started Day 5 on a precarious 27-2, with Kuldeep Yadav (4 off 23) and Sai Sudharsan (2 off 25) holding fort. Sudharsan got a reprieve in the third over when Marco Jansen's no-ball sent the ball careening off the outside edge of his bat, giving India a much-needed lifeline.

2025-11-26T05:58:12.370836+00:00 IST

Cricket

Virat Kohli arrives in Ranchi ahead of ODI against South Africa

Led by KL Rahul, India is set to face South Africa in a three-match ODI series, starting with the first match on November 30 in Ranchi, followed by fixtures in Raipur on December 3 and Vizag on December 6.

2025-11-26T04:31:30.036373+00:00 IST

Cricket

Suryakumar Yadav fuelled for India’s T20WC title defence

As India prepares to launch their ICC Men's T20 World Cup title defence at home, skipper Suryakumar Yadav is priming himself to script history.

2025-11-26T03:29:22.034979+00:00 IST

Football

India face Chinese Taipei in crucial Group D clash

The India U17 men's team will look to secure their first win of the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 Qualifiers when they take on Chinese Taipei on Wednesday, at the EKA Arena in Ahmedabad.

2025-11-26T03:08:58.532172+00:00 IST

Cricket

Nissanka surpasses Perera as Sri Lanka's top T20I run scorer

Pathum Nissanka surpassed Kusal Perera to become Sri Lanka's top T20I run-scorer, starring in a match-winning innings that propelled Sri Lanka to a comfortable win over Zimbabwe in Rawalpindi on Tuesday, keeping their tri-series hopes alive.

2025-11-26T03:00:23.564575+00:00 IST

Cricket

Aaditya Thackeray slams ICC for hosting 2026 T20 World Cup Final

In a post on X on Tuesday, Thackeray questioned the ICC for not choosing Mumbai's iconic Wankhede stadium, despite its historical significance, including the 2011 World Cup Final, in which Team India thrashed Sri Lanka under the captaincy of Mahendra Singh Dhoni to lift the ODI World Cup after 28 years.

2025-11-26T02:30:24.147951+00:00 IST

Others

FIDE World Cup 2025: Wei-Sindarov final goes into tiebreak

FIDE World Cup Goa 2025 final between GM Wei Yi and GM Javokhir Sindarov will head to a tiebreak after the players opted for a safe draw in the second game as well while GM Andrey Esipenko ensured that at least one Russian will be part of the Candidates after beating Uzbekistan's Nodirbek Yakubboev in the third place play-off here on Tuesday

2025-11-25T18:26:59.471559+00:00 IST

Cricket

Rohit named tournament ambassador for 2026 T20 World Cup

Former India skipper Rohit Sharma, who captained reigning champions India to glory at the previous Men's T20 World Cup in 2024, has been announced as the tournament ambassador for the 2026 edition to be held in India and Sri Lanka

2025-11-25T18:26:00.298151+00:00 IST

Cricket

Karnataka CM announces reward for Blind Women Cricketers

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has announced rewards for the members of India's blind women's cricket team, who recently lifted the Blind Women's T20 World Cup.

2025-11-25T18:24:10.829155+00:00 IST