Sports

Indians shine in first round of qualifying at ITF W35 Kalaburagi

The Indian contingent witnessed a highly encouraging start at the ITF W35 Kalaburagi on Sunday, as Indian players delivered a wave of strong performances on the opening day of qualifying at the Chandrashekhar Patil Stadium in Kalaburagi.

2026-03-01T15:49:34.804367+00:00 IST

Rovman becomes first West Indies cricketer to hit 150 T20I sixes

Rovman reached this milestone during his side's must-win Super Eight T20 World Cup clash against India at Kolkata's Eden Gardens, scoring a quickfire 34* in 19 balls, with three fours and two sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of over 178.

2026-03-01T15:43:44.349460+00:00 IST

The 'Fab Five' of Jammu and Kashmir's maiden Ranji Trophy triumph

A century from Shubham Pundir and another masterclass five-wicket haul by Aquib Nabi was at the centre as J&K fulfilled a dream that was long, long overdue. Since the days of J&K all-rounder Parvez Rasool becoming the first one from the region to represent Team India back in 2014, the rise of J&K cricket was slow, but steady, making its presence known further in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and in international cricket.

2026-03-01T15:34:38.916745+00:00 IST

T20 WC: Holder-Powell blitz propels West Indies to 195/4

A majestic 76-run partnership between Jason Holder and Rovman Powell for the fifth wicket propelled West Indies to 195/4 against India in their last Super 8 fixture at Eden Gardens on Sunday.

2026-03-01T15:29:31.567495+00:00 IST

Shaina Manimuthu secures bronze at Dutch Junior International

The U15 Girls' Champion at the Badminton Asia Championships 2025 saw her impressive run end in the semifinals, where she went down to China's Yi Qing Yin 21-17, 21-8 in 35 minutes.

2026-03-01T15:29:14.929469+00:00 IST

‘You can feel that aura’: Suryansh Shedge on learning from Ricky

Ponting's return as head coach of Punjab Kings for a second straight season has only strengthened the belief within the camp after a transformative 2025 campaign that saw the franchise reach the final.

2026-03-01T15:28:23.033618+00:00 IST

Federico Cina clinches MahaOpen ATP Challenger

Sixth seed Federico Cina saved five match points to edge past Britain's Felix Gill to win the MahaOpen ATP Challenger 75 Men's Tennis Championship.

2026-03-01T15:00:47.765406+00:00 IST

Cricket

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Gambhir dedicates T20WC to ex-coach Dravid, CoE head Laxman

Team India made it back-to-back in the T20 World Cup, beating New Zealand by 96 runs to secure their third T20 World Cup title, a record-breaking one. With this, they have become the first-ever team to defend the title and also win it as a home side.

2026-03-08T22:11:52.012598+00:00 IST

Jay Shah, Devajit Saikia hail India’s back-to-back T20 WC triumph

International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Jay Shah and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Devajit Saikia congratulated Team India after their triumph in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, praising the team for creating history by winning consecutive titles.

2026-03-08T22:10:51.155991+00:00 IST

"My accountability not towards...": Gambhir after T20WC win

Gambhir continued to build a hefty resume in white-ball cricket with the T20 World Cup title win by beating New Zealand by 96 runs at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday. Gambhir, with a Champions Trophy 2025, Asia Cup 2025 and T20 World Cup title, has built quite a solid resume as a Indian head coach, alongside an Indian Premier League (IPL) title with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) as a mentor. Having won the T20 World Cup, the 50-over World Cup, the Asia Cup and IPL during his playing days, the Delhi-born has carved out quite a heavy list of accomplishments for himself.

2026-03-08T22:09:24.677029+00:00 IST

Tennis

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Australian Open expert speaks on Alcaraz's chances of title win

Alcaraz is a six-time Grand Slam champion, having won two titles each at Wimbledon, the French Open, and the US Open, but the Australian Open has eluded him so far, with two quarterfinal finishes. Vedika is a former Indian tennis player having played at the US College level. She is a part of 'Sony Sports Network (official tournament broadcasters) expert panel and spoke to ANI about Alcaraz, his arch-rival Jannik Sinner, among several other topics, leading into the tournament starting from Sunday.

2026-01-17T13:56:23.162603+00:00 IST

Djokovic confident ahead of Australian Open

Novak Djokovic also said that Star tennis players Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are dominating men's tennis right now, but he believes there's still a chance for others to break through.

2026-01-17T09:34:31.518953+00:00 IST

Federer practices with Ruud ahead of exhibition match at AO 2026

Swiss legend Roger Federer returned to Rod Laver Arena on Friday for the first time since 2020 for a practice session with Casper Ruud,

2026-01-16T10:57:32.177403+00:00 IST

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"He seems more comfortable with new rules": Chandhok on Hamilton

Hamilton's move to Ferrari was one of the biggest talking points ahead of the 2025 season. However, the British driver endured a challenging campaign after switching to the Italian outfit following 12 seasons with Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team.

2026-02-26T15:57:52.601243+00:00 IST

"Special day": Chandhok after driving Vettel’s R8 at BIC

Former Indian Formula 1 driver Karun Chandhok described driving Sebastian Vettel's Red Bull R8 at the Buddh International Circuit on Thursday as an unforgettable experience, calling it a "very special day."

2026-02-26T15:13:13.782439+00:00 IST

PGTI NexGen: Abhishek produces low score of 64 to register win

Panchkula-based 24-year-old Abhishek Kumar (72-73-64), who was overnight tied 10 th and eight shots off the lead, delivered eight birdies in the last round, including five on the trot, to outshine all his rivals as he ended the week with a tournament total of seven-under 209

2026-02-26T14:21:37.978830+00:00 IST

Football

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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

AIFF announces rebranding of I-League to Indian Football League

Taking to their official Instagram handle, AIFF wrote, "The All India Football Federation's Executive Committee, in an online meeting on Thursday, approved the rebranding of the I-League to the Indian Football League from the 2025-26 season."

2026-02-12T20:01:40.610520+00:00 IST

India drawn with Uzbekistan, Australia in U17 Asian Cup

India were drawn with Uzbekistan, Australia and DPR Korea in Group D of the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 in the Final Draw held at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Thursday, according to the All India Football Federation (AIFF).

2026-02-12T12:06:01.505800+00:00 IST

Hockey

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SG Pipers earn a point against Shrachi Bengal Tigers in HIL clash

SG Pipers conjured a defensive masterclass illuminated by goalkeeper Bansari Solanki's superhuman saves and unyielding backline resolve to grind out a gritty 0-0 draw against Shrachi Bengal Tigers in the regulation time on Tuesday, but suffering a 6-7 sudden-death shootout loss of a thrilling Women's HIL encounter mirroring their previous pulsating encounter that also stretched to sudden death with the Tigers prevailing, as per an HIL release.

2026-01-07T07:36:00.116154+00:00 IST

PNB inaugurates revamped Hockey Academy in Delhi

Punjab National Bank (PNB), India's leading public sector bank, today inaugurated its revamped Hockey Academy in Delhi, reaffirming its long-standing commitment to promoting hockey and nurturing sporting talent in the country, according to a release.

2026-01-07T06:52:27.350422+00:00 IST

SG Pipers name Indian-heavy starting XI

SG Pipers have announced a starting XI featuring nine Indian players, the maximum allowed under league regulations for the match against Shrachi Bengal Tigers on January 6. This highlights the team's philosophy built on trust, shared responsibility, and belief in every member of the squad

2026-01-06T13:52:52.821476+00:00 IST

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Cricket

Aiden Markram speaks on Proteas victory over Zimbabwe in Super 8

South Africa skipper Aiden Markram praised his team's win against Zimbabwe in their last Super 8 fixture of the ongoing T20 World Cup, highlighting the bowlers' and fielders' efforts.

2026-03-01T14:09:47.823962+00:00 IST

Others

PGTI’s 2026 season off to cracking start

That marks an important rise in the financial scale of Indian professional golf. The SECL Chhattisgarh Open, for example, saw its purse increase from Rs 1 crore to Rs 1.5 crore year-on-year. For players, that means stronger incentives and more competitive weeks. For sponsors and partners, it reflects a tour with increasing value and credibility.

2026-03-01T14:06:11.382269+00:00 IST

Cricket

T20 World Cup: South Africa beat Zimbabwe by five wickets

Zimbabwe were unbeaten in the league-stage but finished their campaign with three consecutive defeats in the Super Eights.

2026-03-01T13:26:34.815967+00:00 IST

Cricket

T20 WC: IND win toss; opts to bowl vs WI in must-win Super 8 game

Defending champions Team India won the toss and decided to field against the two-time champions West Indies in a do-or-die Super eight fixture in the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup on Sunday. The high-voltage Super 8 fixture is being held at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

2026-03-01T13:13:00.647956+00:00 IST

Cricket

“We didn't play good cricket”: Harmanpreet Kaur after series loss

India asked Australia to bat first, hoping register a consolidatory win in the final match of the series, but playing her farewell ODI match, Australian captain Alyssa Healy smashed her eighth century in the format to give a super start to the innings.

2026-03-01T12:24:57.808580+00:00 IST

Football

Notification that paved Sushmita Lepcha's path to Asian Cup

One day, Sushmita Lepcha found herself added to the Indian women's national team WhatsApp group. There had been no prior conversation telling her she had been selected. For a few seconds, she was confused.

2026-03-01T12:23:19.876405+00:00 IST

Cricket

Alyssa Healy after bidding adieu to ODI cricket

Australia's veteran Alyssa Healy bid adieu to ODI cricket on a glorious note, slamming a rampaging 158 as the Aussies whitewashed World champions India 3-0 with a 185-run thrashing in the third and final match on Sunday in Hobart.

2026-03-01T12:10:11.018170+00:00 IST

Others

Modern Pythian Games makes history at Bishkek with SCO Nations

Modern Pythian Games is set to mark a historic milestone in global cultural history as India leads its maiden Indian Youth Team of artists to participate in the 1st Youth Delphic Games for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Member Nations.

2026-03-01T11:57:37.587954+00:00 IST

Cricket

T20 WC: Zimbabwe score 153/7 in Super 8 match vs South Africa

Early breakthroughs by South African pacers, including Kwena Maphaka and Anrich Nortje, kept the Zimbabwean batters on the back foot, with skipper Sikandar Raza providing the lone resistance with a fluent 73-run knock.

2026-03-01T11:50:34.107493+00:00 IST

Cricket

India women suffer series whitewash after 185-run defeat

2026-03-01T11:44:44.159376+00:00 IST

Cricket

Ngidi becomes SA's leading T20I run-getter

Ngidi achieved this milestone during his side's T20 World Cup Super Eight clash against Zimbabwe at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium, taking 1/29 in four overs.

2026-03-01T11:40:23.071459+00:00 IST

Cricket

Sanjay Bangar sheds light on Abhishek Sharma's fifty

Former Indian batting coach Sanjay Bangar shed light on what India star opener and No.1 T20 batter Abhishek Sharma did better against Zimbabwe after a poor start to the ongoing T20 World Cup.

2026-03-01T11:29:06.678925+00:00 IST

Cricket

Alyssa Healy signs off from white-ball cricket with a big ton

The 35-year-old wicketkeeper-batter had earlier confirmed that the bilateral series against India would mark the conclusion of her 16-year international career.

2026-03-01T11:28:32.207545+00:00 IST

Cricket

CWI announces Women’s white-ball series vs Australia

Cricket West Indies (CWI) has confirmed that the West Indies Women will host Australia Women in a thrilling six-match white-ball series across St. Vincent and the Grenadines and St. Kitts and Nevis in March and April, according to a release.

2026-03-01T11:02:54.165022+00:00 IST