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India in precarious position in Guwahati Test, lose two early wickets chasing 549-run target set by South Africa

India's dismal performance in the second Test against South Africa continued on Tuesday as the team lost two wickets on 21 runs while chasing a mammoth target of 549 set by South Africa.

2025-11-25T11:57:45.562668+00:00 IST

ISCL hosts Official Jersey Launch & Team Owners Introduction

The Indian Softball Cricket League (ISCL), under the leadership of the Indian Softball Cricket Foundation (ISCF), hosted its Official Jersey Launch and Team Owners Introduction Ceremony, marking a major step forward in bringing professional recognition to softball cricket across India. The event celebrated the arrival of 32 teams representing states, cities, and regions nationwide, including first-time participation from Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep, signalling true national inclusion on one platform

2025-11-25T11:32:59.300081+00:00 IST

Naveen Puligilla, Musa Sherif set for WRC Saudi Rally 2025

Ace Indian driver Naveen Puligilla and his co-driver Musa Sherif are set to carry India's rallying spirit onto the world stage as the World Rally Championship (WRC) makes its historic debut in Saudi Arabia. The duo will compete in WRC3 class, in the final round of the championship here from November 25 to 29

2025-11-25T11:12:44.207322+00:00 IST

"Coming decade will be golden era for Indian sport": Nita Ambani

The award ceremony was held on Friday during the FICCI TURF 2025, the 15th Global Sports Summit at the Federation House in New Delhi.

2025-11-25T10:09:16.875857+00:00 IST

Moody names all-rounder as Lyon's replacement for pink-ball Test

The pink-ball Test has historically favoured the pacers. During the first Ashes Test at Perth, Lyon bowled just two overs for 10 runs and went wicketless while Mitchell Starc, Brendan Doggett and Scott Boland wreaked havoc on England on what was a bouncy, extremely fast surface at the Optus Stadium.

2025-11-25T09:56:02.699390+00:00 IST

India at risk of series whitewash, assigned 549 to chase vs SA

After Proteas put up a gigantic 489 on the board in the first innings after opting to bat first, India sank to a 288-run deficit after being bundled out for 201 runs. Proteas piled up 260 more runs in 2nd innings for the loss of five wickets before declaring with a lead of 548 runs.

2025-11-25T09:49:37.367377+00:00 IST

Nita Ambani hails IND for winning Blind Women's T20 WC

The India Blind women's side scripted history by winning the inaugural edition of the Women's T20 World Cup for the Blind. They defeated Nepal by seven wickets in a one-sided final in Colombo on Sunday.

2025-11-25T09:25:23.800696+00:00 IST

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T20 WC: Brook says England “didn't execute well” against Windies

England captain Harry Brook said the team didn't execute to the best of their ability and believed his side was "a little bit careful," following a 30-run defeat to West Indies in both teams' second group-stage match at the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026, on Wednesday.

2026-02-12T03:42:54.430436+00:00 IST

Gerhard Erasmus expresses disappointment

Namibia will take on the defending champions India on Thursday at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.

2026-02-11T21:31:53.143157+00:00 IST

Rajeev Shukla points to fake video circulating in his name, tells Pakistan media outlet to stop circulating misleading content

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajeev Shukla on Wednesday strongly objected to airing of a fake "altered, AI-generated audio" in his name by a Pakistani news outlet and said circulation of misleading content should be stopped.

2026-02-11T21:23:18.750701+00:00 IST

Tennis

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Bengaluru end day 4 of the Tennis Premier League in top spot

The first fixture of Day 4 of season 5 of the league kicked off at Balewadi Stadium in Pune with the Punjab Patriots going up against the Mumbai Leon Army.

2023-12-16T08:37:31.250184+00:00 IST

"Rafa will start again soon": Lukas on Spaniard's comeback

With a full year out of the game due to injury in his left leg, the Spaniard is now counting down the days until his return to professional tournament tennis at the ATP 250 in Brisbane, which begins on December 29

2023-12-14T16:07:05.345262+00:00 IST

Rublev to lead field at Hong Kong Open

World No.5 Andrey Rublev is set to lead the field at the Hong Kong Tennis Open in Week 1 of the new season.

2023-12-14T14:40:38.401365+00:00 IST

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Indian Navy felicitates Hitesh Gulia, coach Suranjoy Singh

Indian welterweight boxer Hitesh Gulia and his coach Suranjoy Singh were felicitated by the Indian Navy Admiral Diensh Kumar Tripathi, the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), for their excellent performances in the Boxing World Cups in Brazil and Kazakhstan, followed by a gold medal at the finals in India.

2025-11-29T12:39:18.849408+00:00 IST

Polo in India has grown a lot: Lance Watson

As a key player and top goal scorer (Season 2024-25) for the Jaipur Polo Team, Lance's achievements include securing the Bhavnagar Polo Trophy (Oct 2024) with 6 goals in the semifinal and 3 in the final, Rajputana & Central Indian Cup (Dec 2024), BM Birla Cup (Sep 2024) with five goals in the semifinal and six goals in the final, and leading the team to victory in the Rajmata Gayatri Devi Memorial Cup (Jan 2024), scoring six and five goals in the semifinal and final, respectively.

2025-11-29T12:38:13.522151+00:00 IST

Over 500 players participate in DLI's Lucknow trials

The Dream League of India (DLI), India's biggest Tennis Ball Cricket League, successfully concluded its Lucknow trials held on November 27 and 28, witnessing a turnout of over 500 players across the junior and senior categories.

2025-11-29T11:53:35.726445+00:00 IST

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Honoured to represent cricket in Munich: Jay Shah

International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah expressed his feelings as he was invited by the UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin to witness the Champions League 2024- 25 final.

2025-05-31T07:48:49.730807+00:00 IST

Delhi clinches second consecutive Swami Vivekananda U20 NFC title

With this victory, Delhi cements its status as the reigning champion of India in the U20 men's category, having previously won the same title in 2024. The final was a gripping contest between two formidable teams, but Delhi's sharp attacking play and solid teamwork ensured a triumphant result.

2025-05-31T02:52:06.419970+00:00 IST

Trent Alexander-Arnold joins Real Madrid from Liverpool

Real Madrid on Friday announced the signing of England's top right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold for the next six seasons from Premier League champions Liverpool.

2025-05-30T17:02:17.060429+00:00 IST

Hockey

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HI names core probable group for National Women’s Coaching Camp

The National Women's coaching camp will commence on September 15 and will end on October 9

2024-09-14T17:41:08.338312+00:00 IST

HI Jr. Nat'l C'ship: Haryana, Karnataka register wins on day-6

On day 6 of the 14th Hockey India Junior National Championship 2024, Hockey Haryana, Hockey Karnataka and Hockey Punjab secured wins in their respective matches

2024-09-14T15:17:22.470128+00:00 IST

Gritty Korea hold Malaysia 3-3; both stay in contention for SF

It was goals by Azrai Abu Kamal (28'), Norsyafiq Sumantri (35') and Faizal Saari (55') that kept Malaysia in the lead until Yang Jihun scored his second goal in the 60+ minute. He had earlier scored in the 4th minute to give Korea a 1-0 lead while Cheoleon Park (42') scored the second goal for Korea

2024-09-14T10:25:37.855076+00:00 IST

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Cricket

Injured Shreyas Iyer starts training

The star Indian batter Shreyas Iyer suffered a spleen laceration during the third ODI against Australia in Sydney on October 25. Iyer had awkwardly landed while completing a catch. The Indian cricketer immediately left the field and was later admitted to the ICU.

2025-11-25T09:06:09.749107+00:00 IST

Cricket

IND vs SA: Proteas lead by 508 runs after Stubbs unbeaten fifty

At the stroke of lunch, South Africa were 220/4, with Tristan Zorzi (60*) and Wiaan Mulder (29*) unbeaten, stitching a vital 42-run stand of 71 deliveries for the fifth wicket on Day 4 of the ongoing second and final Test in Guwahati.

2025-11-25T08:31:34.209755+00:00 IST

Cricket

Carl Crowe becomes new spin bowling coach for LSG

The former England cricketer Carl Crowe, who is a prominent figure in T20 spin-bowling coaching for over a decade, previously worked with the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) during the IPL 2024 season, which won the elusive title.

2025-11-25T08:28:34.467445+00:00 IST

Hockey

Japan, Chile, Spain, Austria reach India for FIH Junior Hockey WC

With the prestigious tournament set to run from November 28 to December 10, each team brings its own ambitions, history, and expectations as the global hockey fraternity converges in India for the biggest Junior World Cup edition in history.

2025-11-25T08:16:41.541545+00:00 IST

Cricket

Deepti will be most in-demand player in WPL 2026 auction: Veda

The Women's Premier League 2026 auction is scheduled to take place in New Delhi on November 27. A total of 277 players - 194 Indians and 83 overseas cricketers are part of the auction.

2025-11-25T07:40:10.249456+00:00 IST

Hockey

Hockey India League newcomers ready for FIH Junior WC challenge

The synergy between the Junior World Cup and the Hockey India League has long been a proven pathway for young stars. The 2016 Junior World Cup champions, Harmanpreet Singh, Gurjant Singh, Mandeep Singh, Krishan Bahadur Pathak, are shining examples of how junior-level exposure combined with HIL opportunities can shape world-class careers.

2025-11-25T07:23:44.224637+00:00 IST

Cricket

Harleen will "command good interest" in WPL auction: Anjum Chopra

Anjum was speaking on JioStar's 'Most Wanted: TATA WPL 2026 Auction' programme.

2025-11-25T07:11:05.317906+00:00 IST

Football

Man Utd manager Ruben Amorim reacts after losing to Everton

Red Devils succumbed to a 1-0 defeat at home after Everton's Idrissa Gueye was shown the red card for getting involved in a heated argument with his own teammate, Michael Keane.

2025-11-25T07:10:20.708494+00:00 IST

Cricket

Markram-Rickelton achieve unique feat during Guwahati Test

Markram, Rickelton achieved this record to their names during the second Test at Guwahati. During the first innings, they posted a 82-run stand, following it with a 59-run stand in the second innings.

2025-11-25T07:09:51.988383+00:00 IST

Cricket

Siddle backs England mainstays missing 2-day pink-ball tour match

On Monday, England confirmed that none of the players who played in the Ashes opener at Perth would feature in the two-day pink-ball tour match against Australia's PM XI, but would go straight to Brisbane for preparations for the pink-ball Test, which they have yet to win in Australia. They are also yet to win a Test at The Gabba since 1986.

2025-11-25T06:53:22.132093+00:00 IST

Cricket

BY Vijayendra felicitates Team India for winning T20 Blind WC25

The India women's cricket team won the inaugural edition of the Women's T20 World Cup for the Blind, defeating Nepal by seven wickets in a one-sided final in Colombo on Sunday.

2025-11-25T06:04:56.121219+00:00 IST

Cricket

IND vs SA, 2nd Test: Jadeja, Sundar strike, Proteas lead by 395

At the stroke of Tea, SA was 107/3, with Zorzi (21*) and Tristan Stubbs (14*) unbeaten. SA are leading by 395 runs.

2025-11-25T05:44:27.327738+00:00 IST

Hockey

Sultan Azlan Shah Cup: India go down 2-3 against Belgium

Abhishek (33') and Shilanand Lakra (57') got themselves on the scoresheet for India, while Roman Duvekot (17', 57') and Nicolas De Kerpel (45') were the goalscorers for Belgium, as per a press release from Hockey India.

2025-11-25T05:37:30.706569+00:00 IST

Cricket

Cummins starts bowling with pink ball ahead of 2nd Ashes Test

Cummins had missed the first Test due to lower-back issues, and Steve Smith took the captaincy armband in his absence. Cummins was seen bowling with the pink ball at Silverwater's Cricket Central, getting himself with a weapon that demolished Team India last summer during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, taking seven wickets in the Adelaide pink-ball Test last year, which included a second innings five-wicket haul.

2025-11-25T04:41:49.125882+00:00 IST