Sports

Deepti feels "luckiest" to have bowled WC winning delivery

Deepti secured the 'Player of the Tournament' award in CWC 2025, scoring 215 runs in seven innings at an average of 30.71 and a strike rate of 90.33, with three fifties and a best score of 58 and topping the wicket-taking charts with 22 scalps in nine innings at an average of over 20. She came absolutely clutch in the final with a double of a half-century and a five-wicket haul, saving her best for the grandest occasion.

2025-11-21T06:12:40.826690+00:00 IST

England pacer Wood not playing Ashes series in entirety

Ahead of the start of the first Ashes Test at Perth's Optus Stadium, Wood, 35, delivered news that could sadden the English fans. Wood is in the playing XI for the Perth Test though.

2025-11-21T05:29:42.107697+00:00 IST

Australia's Mitchell Starc completes 100 Ashes wickets

Starc achieved this milestone during the first session on day one of the first Ashes Test at Perth's Optus Stadium on Friday. The left-armer had a scorching initial spell, neutralising any 'Bazball' threat whatsoever, getting Zak Crawley in the first over itself. Later, he broke a promising partnership between Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope and gave England a massive setback by dismissing Joe Root for a seven-ball duck.

2025-11-21T05:20:21.063984+00:00 IST

Ashes: Starc leads from front, England 4 down (Day 1, Lunch)

At the end of the first session, England was 105/4, with Harry Brook (28*) and Ben Stokes (4*) unbeaten.

2025-11-21T04:32:40.079612+00:00 IST

PCI secretary hails para-athletes' historic show at WPAC2025

Gundu was speaking at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on Thursday, where the Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong had come to meet Indian para athletes and announced some sports initiatives to boost the Australia-India relationship.

2025-11-21T04:01:00.070539+00:00 IST

Veteran pacer returns to West Indies squad for NZ Tests

All-rounder Kavem Hodge is also recalled to the 15-player group for the Test series that commences in Christchurch on December 1, with spinner Khary Pierre omitted from the squad, as per ICC.

2025-11-21T03:06:44.187395+00:00 IST

Abu Dhabi T10: Wiese, Stoinis power Deccan Gladiators to win

On Thursday, chasing 134, the pair added an unbeaten 105 runs in 43 balls, thrilling spectators at the Zayed Cricket Stadium.

2025-11-21T03:01:54.930278+00:00 IST

Cricket

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DMRC extends services for India vs Namibia T20 World Cup match

As the national capital gears up for India vs Namibia ICC Men's T20 World Cup clash on Thursday, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation is extending its services late into the night to facilitate spectators attending the T20 match on February 12, at Arun Jaitley Stadium.

2026-02-10T16:51:39.788042+00:00 IST

Harbhajan on Pakistan's U-turn before T20 WC match against India

Pakistan had announced an earlier boycott of the much-anticipated match against India; however, on Monday, the Government of Pakistan reversed its decision and directed its national cricket team to take the field on February 15 for their scheduled fixture in Colombo.

2026-02-10T16:24:14.041172+00:00 IST

Tendulkar invites Rahul Gandhi for son Arjun's wedding ceremony

Legendary Indian batter Sachin Tendulkar invited the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, for the wedding of his son Arjun Tendulkar and Saaniya Chandok on Tuesday. The duo got engaged in August last year.

2026-02-10T16:22:50.093794+00:00 IST

Tennis

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Rohan Bopanna-Matthew Ebden pair storm into Paris Masters final

The third seed prevailed after 89 minutes of a tense match.

2023-11-04T13:47:59.398201+00:00 IST

World Tennis League: World No.3 Medvedev to spearhead PBG Eagles

The World No. 3 ace tennis player Daniil Medvedev will be leading the star-studded roster as PPG Eagles on Friday announced its entry with a team in the second season of the World Tennis League (WTL).

2023-11-03T13:43:44.929927+00:00 IST

Gauff overpowers Ons Jabeur to set Swiatek clash at WTA Finals

The World No. 3 Coco Gauff kicked off her WTA Finals Cancun campaign with a win over No.6 seed Ons Jabeur 6-0, 6-1.

2023-10-31T17:10:52.934992+00:00 IST

Others

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Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra takes a shot at chess

India's first individual Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra made a special appearance at the FIDE World Cup 2025 and made the ceremonial first move in the opening game of the final between Chinese GM Wei Yi and GM Javokhir Sindarov of Uzbekistan here on Monday

2025-11-24T17:39:28.813989+00:00 IST

Rathore, Mandaviya inspire athletes at Khelo India Games

The Opening Ceremony of the 5th Khelo India University Games 2025 took place at SMS Stadium in Jaipur, marking the official commencement of the national multi-sport event. With Rajasthan set to host the Games this year, the opening ceremony witnessed inspiring speeches from Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya and Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore.

2025-11-24T17:25:25.098450+00:00 IST

Kharge hails Indian women’s kabaddi team on World Cup triumph

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has extended congratulations to the Indian Women's Kabaddi Team after they clinched the Women's Kabaddi World Cup, securing their second consecutive title with a 35-28 victory over Chinese Taipei in Dhaka. Kharge praised the team's strength and determination.

2025-11-24T17:12:06.363138+00:00 IST

Football

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India crowned SAFF U19 champions

It was a final that had everything, early drama, missed chances, a fierce fightback, and a heart-stopping finish. Eventually, the India U19s showed nerves of steel to outlast Bangladesh 4-3 on penalties, after it ended 1-1 post regulation time. The Indian team successfully defended their SAFF U19 Championship crown at the Golden Jubilee Stadium on Sunday, according to the official website of AIFF.

2025-05-19T02:52:17.438976+00:00 IST

Sunil Chhetri's visit lights up Blue Tigresses camp

The Blue Tigresses had a special visitor at their camp in Bengaluru - senior men's national team captain Sunil Chhetri, as per the AIFF official website.

2025-05-18T16:53:00.702597+00:00 IST

Greenwood shatters Chelsea legend Drogba's elusive record

England's young forward Mason Greenwood toppled Chelsea legend Drogba's record for netting the most goals in a debut season for Marseille in the 21st century, according to Goal.com.

2025-05-18T11:07:03.394021+00:00 IST

Hockey

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India to host first-ever women’s HIL: Hockey India president

Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey on Sunday confirmed that India will host the women's Hockey India League for the first time.

2024-08-25T18:08:17.876132+00:00 IST

Naveen Patnaik meets Indian men's hockey team

Former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday met the Indian hockey men's team which won a bronze medal in the Paris Olympics.

2024-08-22T10:29:39.049551+00:00 IST

Odisha Dy CM congratulates men's hockey team for winning bronze

Odisha Deputy CM Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo on Wednesday congratulated the Indian men's hockey team for winning the bronze medal at the recently concluded Paris Olympics.

2024-08-21T18:24:15.682588+00:00 IST

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Cricket

Ashes 1st Test: Eng win toss, elect to bat first against Aus

This match kickstarts the Ashes mission for a 'Bazball '-charged English unit led by Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum. Having not won an Ashes series in Australia since 2010/11 and on a winless streak in their past three tours Down Under, this is the best chance for England to start with a win, as frontline Australian pacers, regular skipper Pat Cummins, and Josh Hazlewood are missing the first Test due to injury.

2025-11-21T02:12:46.172380+00:00 IST

Cricket

Mushfiqur Rahim scores century in his 100th Test, joins elite lis

"I can't believe that someone from Bangladesh has played a hundred Tests, so it's really a huge achievement. It is a proud moment for any player. So obviously, I am happy that I could be that person. There's more responsibility on me. I want to give back for as long as I am playing for Bangladesh, and I want to ensure there are one or two players who can fill my gap when I have left the dressing room," Mushfiqur Rahim said as quoted from ESPNcricinfo.

2025-11-20T19:29:35.238463+00:00 IST

Hockey

Junior India women's team sharpen defence, confident for Germany

The Junior India Women's Hockey Team has focused on strengthening their defence ahead of the FIH Women's Junior Hockey World Cup 2025 in Santiago. Captain Jyoti Singh expressed confidence about facing Germany in the league stage.

2025-11-20T17:56:31.276807+00:00 IST

Cricket

"Returning to England being Ashes winners": Ben Stokes

England is set to lock horns with Australia on Friday in the series opener on Friday at the Optus Stadium in Perth.

2025-11-20T17:39:29.200579+00:00 IST

Others

India scripts history with 9 gold medals

India delivered its greatest-ever performance on the global stage, clinching nine gold medals on a landmark final day of the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025 at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex in front of a roaring home crowd.

2025-11-20T17:24:58.568990+00:00 IST

Others

Pranavi creates history by beating the men and winning IGPL

Pranavi carded a stunning 8-under 60, which was the week's best card, at the Par-68 Bombay Presidency Golf Club on the final day of the IGPL Invitational Mumbai.

2025-11-20T15:42:03.394423+00:00 IST

Football

FIFA's Players' Status Chamber approves Williams' eligibility

FIFA's Players' Status Chamber issued its final decision on November 19, approving the change of association request for Ryan Williams, thereby making him formally eligible to represent the Indian national team.

2025-11-20T15:27:49.051076+00:00 IST

Others

Ayush Shetty advances to Australian Open Quarterfinals

India's Ayush Shetty, ranked 32nd in the men's singles badminton world rankings, stunned Japan's world No. 9 Kodai Naraoka, defeating him 21-17, 21-16 in a thrilling one-hour, eight-minute match at the Australian Open 2025 in Sydney, securing his spot in the quarterfinals on Thursday.

2025-11-20T15:18:56.241208+00:00 IST

Cricket

Rabada’s fitness likely to be decided on the eve of Guwahati Test

South Africa's bowling coach said that the final decision on Kagiso Rabada's fitness will likely be made on the eve of the upcoming Test match in Guwahati. Rabada, a key figure in South Africa's pace attack, is being monitored closely as the team assesses whether he has recovered enough to play.

2025-11-20T15:10:01.788817+00:00 IST

Others

BFI announce India's largest school-based basketball program

The National Basketball Association (NBA), ACG - a global leader in pharmaceutical solutions - and the Basketball Federation of India (BFI) - the governing body of basketball in the country - on Thursday announced the 2025-26 edition of the ACG Jr. NBA 3v3 National Tournament, a nationwide school-based tournament for U-14 boys' and girls' teams that will visit 10 cities across India, marking the largest program of its kind in the country to date.

2025-11-20T14:58:37.153441+00:00 IST

Others

Chaudhary champions chess as a Tool for youth empowerment

Chaudhary, who visited the FIDE World Cup 2025 and made a ceremonial move during the quarterfinal tiebreak, said that the government was keen that, under the new education policy, sports should be integrated within the academic curriculum and should not remain an extracurricular activity.

2025-11-20T14:32:53.675971+00:00 IST

Others

Diksha Dagar creates history, defends gold medal at Deaflympics

Indian golfer Diksha Dagar created history on Thursday by defending her gold medal at the 25th Summer Deaflympics in Tokyo, Japan. Diksha produced rounds of 68, 65, 72 at the par-72 Wakasu Golf Links in Tokyo to top the podium by a whopping 14-stroke margin in the women's individual strokeplay competition

2025-11-20T14:30:38.250547+00:00 IST

Cricket

Kotak backs Gambhir after Kolkata Test defeat

India suffered a 30-run defeat in the Kolkata Test, marking their fourth home Test loss in the past year under Gautam Gambhir's coaching. Kotak believes this criticism is coming from people with their individual agendas.

2025-11-20T14:04:01.033210+00:00 IST

Cricket

Sitanshu Kotak on Gill's participation in Guwahati Test

The 26-year-old had sustained a neck injury on Day 2 during India's first Test against South Africa. Gill was taken to the hospital after Day 2 of the Kolkata Test, shortly after retiring hurt in the first innings, having faced just three balls. On the morning of Day 3, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed he would not take any further part in the Test.

2025-11-20T13:07:01.381010+00:00 IST