Sports

“He's a quality player”: Shai Hope praises Sanju Samson

West Indies captain Shai Hope lauded India's Sanju Samson after his match-winning innings guided India to a five-wicket victory over West Indies in a Super 8s knockout clash of the T20 World Cup 2026 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on Sunday, sealing their place in the semifinals.

2026-03-02T05:23:46.194530+00:00 IST

Australia Women include Trenaman, Brown in squad for India test

Australia have called up uncapped pair Rachel Trenaman and Maitlan Brown to their squad for the one-off Test against India, which is scheduled to get underway from March 6 at Perth's WACA Ground.

2026-03-02T04:19:10.563248+00:00 IST

Arsenal edge Chelsea 2-1, United come from behind to beat Palace

Arsenal restored their five-point lead at the top of the Premier League points table with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. Manchester United, on the other hand, defeated Crystal Palace by 2-1, according to the Premier League website.

2026-03-02T02:59:03.460558+00:00 IST

“It's a great pleasure to be associated with Rohit": BharatPe CEO

Negi was speaking on the sidelines of BharatPe's 'Super Over' campaign, launched ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. Explaining the idea behind the initiative, he said the campaign was designed to reconnect with consumers and merchants while reinforcing the brand's presence in the digital payments space.

2026-03-02T02:29:34.301027+00:00 IST

Gambhir speaks on Samson's masterclass 97* against West Indies

Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir hailed Sanju Samson's match-winning performance against West Indies at Kolkata's Eden Gardens, saying he showed his true potential when the team needed him most.

2026-03-01T20:50:20.785018+00:00 IST

"Didn't get a lot of dew this WC campaign": Gambhir

One thing that has stood out about this tournament is how the Men in Blue have batted with different tempos throughout the tournament. In their seven-match run so far, they have crossed the 200-run mark only twice. While there were expectations of them touching the 250-300 run mark in the tournament, they could only do so once, scoring 256/4 against Zimbabwe.

2026-03-01T20:49:22.696904+00:00 IST

Sanju speaks on self-doubt, belief following Kolkata epic

Samson played one of the most mature knocks of his career on Sunday at Kolkata's Eden Gardens, single-handedly helping India to chase a challenging total of 196 runs against the West Indies in a must-win virtual quarterfinal clash. This knock comes after a long battle with inconsistency, either struggling to convert his starts into something of substance or not taking off at all. India will now play England in the second semifinal on March 5 in Mumbai.

2026-03-01T20:48:51.268406+00:00 IST

Cricket

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“Very happy for Sanju Samson”: Kuldeep Yadav

Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav expressed delight at Team India's T20 World Cup 2026 final win over New Zealand and hailed it as an "important victory." He also expressed happiness for Indian opener Sanju Samson's recent success.

2026-03-09T02:58:24.342280+00:00 IST

Santner admits NZ were “underdogs” against India in T20 WC final

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner admitted that the team knew they entered the T20 World Cup 2026 final against India as the "underdogs" after their 96-run loss to the Suryakumar Yadav-led Team India. He also acknowledged that India outperformed New Zealand, saying the Men in Blue "showed their class" in the summit clash on Sunday at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium.

2026-03-09T02:36:30.635981+00:00 IST

Yadav credits catch in T20 WC final for changing his fortunes

Following India's historic triumph in the T20 World Cup 2026, skipper Suryakumar Yadav credited the famous catch of South African batsman David Miller in the 2024 T20 World Cup for changing his fortunes.

2026-03-08T22:59:55.394522+00:00 IST

Tennis

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Australian Open: Alcaraz moves to 3rd round, Gauff dominates

The world number one, Alcaraz, is yet to win the Australian Open, with the six-time Grand Slam champion having secured two quarterfinal finishes in the tournament. His bid for a maiden triumph received massive resistance from the world number 102 Yannick as he made him fight hard in the first set, pushing it to a tie-breaker. But the next two sets were much easier, showcasing the youngster's class.

2026-01-21T08:33:56.553967+00:00 IST

AO 2026: Sinner advance to second round

In the women's singles first round, defending champion Madison Keys survived a nervy match as she defeated Ukraine's Oleksandra Oliynykova to move to the second round of the Australian Open 2026 event.

2026-01-20T16:50:25.057957+00:00 IST

Swiatek, Pegula, Anisimova, Gauff register wins at AUS Open

Poland's Iga Swiatek booked her place in the second round of the Australian Open with a 7-6(5), 6-3 win over China's Yuan Yue, USA's Jessica Pegula eased past Russia's Anastasia Zakharova 6-2, 6-1, while Amanda Anisimova defeated her fellow American Simona Walter 6-3, 6-2. Meanwhile, third seed Coco Gauff began Australian Open campaign in style on Monday, registering a 6-2, 6-3 first-round victory over Uzbekistan's Kamilla Rakhimova in the women's singles, according to the WTA website.

2026-01-19T15:56:08.509558+00:00 IST

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Uttarakhand: CM Dhami inspects contruction work of Sports College

During the inspection of the construction work of the Women's Sports College in Lohaghat, CM Dhami had a warm interaction with a young girl.

2026-02-27T14:36:58.684652+00:00 IST

LegaXy launches sports academy to boost school-level sports

Designed to work closely with schools, the academy offers structured in-school, after-school, and high-performance training programmes that prioritise fundamentals, fitness, and mindset development, while ensuring children remain fully engaged with their academic education.

2026-02-27T10:05:22.500602+00:00 IST

IIS’ India knockout nights get a roaring response in Chandigarh

The Centre Lawn at CGC University, Mohali, transformed into a buzzing boxing arena on Thursday as the opening night of India Knockout Nights delivered high-octane action in front of a packed crowd, with nearly 3000 spectators in attendance.

2026-02-27T08:10:10.219025+00:00 IST

Football

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ISL: Top-tier football juggernaut set to roll with blockbuster matches

Defending champions and hosts Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Kerala Blasters FC, two clubs that boast of the largest fan bases in Indian football, cross swords in the first match at Kolkata's Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan

2026-02-13T18:01:32.098900+00:00 IST

Kerala Blasters FC announce squad for ISL 2025-26 season

Head Coach David Catala will work with a unit designed to grow together over the course of the competition. Continuity in several positions has been complemented by targeted changes, providing healthy competition for places and flexibility in approach.

2026-02-13T06:31:54.773712+00:00 IST

UEFA Nations League 2026-27 draw unveils competitive group stage

Spain defeated England in the Euro 2024 final in Germany, marking Gareth Southgate's final match in charge. England, under Tuchel, have been drawn into Group A3 alongside Spain, Croatia, and Czechia, promising a competitive group stage.

2026-02-13T03:22:05.991253+00:00 IST

Hockey

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Ranchi Royals beat SG Pipers 5-2 to finish third in womens HIL

Lucina von der Heyde (2', 47'), Sangita Kumari (24'), and Hannah Cotter (55', 60') scored goals for the Royals, while Navneet Kaur (10', 58') netted a brace for the Pipers, who have already qualified for the Final of the tournament, as per a Hockey India press release.

2026-01-08T14:23:57.688719+00:00 IST

HIL GC beat Shrachi Bengal Tigers 6-3 in a high-scoring HIL clash

HIL GC defeated Shrachi Bengal Tigers 6-3 in a high-scoring Men's Hockey India League 2025-26 clash at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai on Wednesday. Kane Russell (19', 36', 44'), Sam Ward (19'), Sudeep Chirmako (38') and James Albery (59') scored the goals for HIL GC while captain Jugraj Singh (12'), Tom Grambusch (40') and Christopher Ruhr (40') were the goalscorers for Shrachi Bengal Tigers.

2026-01-07T14:35:42.767955+00:00 IST

JSW Soorma Hockey Club end Women’s Hockey India League season

SW Soorma Hockey Club signed off their Women's Hockey India League 2025-26 campaign with a spirited 3-2 victory over finalists Shrachi Bengal Tigers at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi on Tuesday.

2026-01-07T12:36:02.248023+00:00 IST

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Cricket

Will take special effort to beat England in semis: Gambhir

The clash against England at Wankhede on Thursday will be a tough one, despite the top-order of Phil Salt and Jos Buttler not being in form, as their skipper Harry Brook, all-rounder Will Jacks, and the entire bowling attack have put in amazing performances to take them to the final four.

2026-03-01T20:48:20.587303+00:00 IST

Cricket

T20 WC: Cricket fraternity hails Sanju Samson's heroic 97*

Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, former superstars Harbhajan Singh, Irfan Pathan, Mohammad Kaif, Shikhar Dhawan, and Suresh Raina heaped praises on Sanju Samson's masterclass 97* against West Indies, which single-handedly led Team India to a five-wicket win over West Indies at Kolkata's Eden Gardens.

2026-03-01T19:53:15.638364+00:00 IST

Cricket

"Didn't start as well as we wanted": Hope after loss to India

Perhaps, one of the factors in WI's loss was Shai Hope's sluggish 32 in 33 balls, at a strike rate of below 100, consisting of three fours and a six, which came during an opening stand of 68 runs in 53 balls.

2026-03-01T19:51:03.696379+00:00 IST

Cricket

Sanju overtakes Virat as India seal sixth T20WC SF appearance

Samson achieved this record with a masterclass against West Indies at Kolkata's Eden Gardens during a match which was essentially a virtual quarterfinal, with the winner sealing the last semifinal spot. He smacked an unbeaten 97 in 50 balls, with 12 fours and four sixes, outdoing Virat's 82* against Australia at Mohali in 2016 and against Pakistan at Melbourne in 2022.

2026-03-01T19:48:08.014574+00:00 IST

Cricket

SKY praises Samson's blockbuster 97* against West Indies

As a blockbuster 97* by Sanju Samson single-handedly led Team India to a five-wicket win over West Indies at Kolkata's Eden Gardens, Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav heaped praises on his masterclass innings, saying, good things happen to good people who wait.

2026-03-01T19:27:38.839761+00:00 IST

Football

Dempo SC, Real Kashmir FC share spoils in a four-goal thriller

Dempo SC and Real Kashmir FC played out an entertaining 2-2 draw in the Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26 at the PJN Stadium in Fatorda, Goa, on Sunday.

2026-03-01T17:41:22.846975+00:00 IST

Cricket

T20WC: Samson masterclass seals India's SF clash against England

India opted to field and WI put up 195/4 on the board, powered by a 35-ball 76 run stand between Jason Holder (37* in 22 balls, with two fours and three sixes) and Rovman Powell (34* in 19 balls, with three fours and two sixes). While Team India was down 41/2 within the powerplay, Samson single-handedly steered India to a win, scoring 97* in 50 balls, with 12 fours and four sixes. Tilak Varma was the second-highest run-getter, stitching a valuable 42-run stand with Sanju and scoring a brisk 15-ball 27. India will play England at Mumbai on March 5.

2026-03-01T17:33:07.983776+00:00 IST

Cricket

Conrad takes "cupcake" jibe on questioned about "chokers" tag

South Africa continued their dominant run, as they overcame an all-round Sikandar Raza show to secure a five-wicket win over Zimbabwe at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday. South Africa will be playing New Zealand at Kolkata's Eden Gardens on March 4 and hoping to complete the unfinished business: capturing the T20 World Cup on Indian soil, the team that defeated them in 2024 final at Barbados. After their maiden world title win across formats in form of ICC World Test Championship aganst Australia last year, the boost in confidence and morale is visible in team's no-holds-barred performances and positive body language.

2026-03-01T17:26:02.061081+00:00 IST

Cricket

Shimron Hetmyer records most sixes by player in single edition

He overtook Pakistan's Sahibazada Farhan to achieve this feat in the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup. Farhan is the leading run-scorer of the tournament with 383 runs. He has hit 18 sixes and 37 fours in the tournament, including two centuries.

2026-03-01T16:32:24.799911+00:00 IST

Cricket

Dhoni, Gaikwad hits net side by side ahead of IPL 202

As the five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) gear up for the upcoming IPL season, legendary Indian wicketkeeper/batter Mahendra Singh Dhoni and CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad batted in the nets side by side and smashed the deliveries in equal measure on Sunday.

2026-03-01T16:26:58.645238+00:00 IST

Cricket

Airspace crisis derails Zimbabwe’s post-World Cup travel plans

The disruption follows missile exchanges between the United States, Israel and Iran, prompting several countries in West Asia to shut their airspace temporarily.

2026-03-01T16:16:34.256092+00:00 IST

Cricket

T20WC: India's catching efficiency in tournament hits new low

During the clash against West Indies, Abhishek Sharma came running from extra-cover, but dropped an absolute sitter during the fifth over bowled by Jasprit Bumrah that could have dismissed Roston Chase. In the penultimate over by Arshdeep Singh, Abhishek spilled out another catch that could have dismissed Rovman Powell.

2026-03-01T16:06:33.478587+00:00 IST

Football

ISL 2026: Chennaiyin FC settle for a point

Chennaiyin FC picked up their first point of the ongoing Indian Super League (ISL) 2026 season with a spirited draw against Odisha FC on Sunday.

2026-03-01T16:04:10.225758+00:00 IST

Others

Bhanwala, Taniksha applaud efforts to promote active lifestyle

The iconic Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee Swimming Complex transformed into an arena of fitness with Zumba, yoga and rope skipping zones coming alive with participation of more than 1000 individuals as the 63rd edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle was organised at 1000 locations across the country in collaboration with the Fire and Emergency Department, under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

2026-03-01T15:54:11.472758+00:00 IST