Sports

PBKS likely to release Glenn Maxwell ahead of IPL 2026 auction

In the 2025 IPL, Maxwell's bat failed to fire, scoring just 48 runs in six innings, including four single-digit scores and a best score of 30. He also picked just four wickets at an average of 27.5. Having been associated with PBKS previously from 2014-17, he failed to reach anywhere near his early hype and numbers for PBKS, having scored 552 runs in 16 matches with four fifties on a strike rate of over 187 in his debut season for the franchise, which also saw them end up as runners-up to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).

2025-11-15T03:18:32.202522+00:00 IST

Defending champions RCB likely to release Liam Livingstone

The all-rounder, picked up for Rs 8.75 crores ahead of last season, failed to live up to his price tag, scoring just 112 runs in eight innings at a strike rate of 133.33, out of which a knock of 54 came in the group stage and a quickfire 25 came in the title clash against the Punjab Kings (PBKS). He could also pick up only two wickets while leaking runs at an economy rate of 8.44.

2025-11-15T03:04:02.197683+00:00 IST

“Season for the ages": Raina on RCB' IPL 2025 triumph

Ahead of the retentions for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 on Saturday, former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina recalled the Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) IPL 2025 triumph, calling it a "season for the ages".

2025-11-14T18:15:18.202438+00:00 IST

Slovenia make a strong start in Billie Jean King Cup play-offs

Slovenia made a strong start to their Billie Jean King Cup Play-off campaign in Bangalore on Friday, taking a 2-0 lead over the Netherlands after hard-fought singles wins from Tamara Zidansek and Kaja Juvan.

2025-11-14T18:08:20.936165+00:00 IST

FIDE WC: Erigaisi, Harikrishna draw opening games of Round 5

Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi's efforts to break through GM Levon Aronian's defence did not bear fruit. At the same time, GM P. Harikrishna played out a quick draw in the opening game of Round 5 at the FIDE World Cup 2025 here on Friday.

2025-11-14T17:42:25.537500+00:00 IST

India A dominates UAE in Asia Cup Rising Stars opener,

India A outplayed the United Arab Emirates by 148 runs in their Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 opener in Doha, Qatar on Friday.

2025-11-14T17:41:46.839100+00:00 IST

Hundred: Trent Rockets appoint Peter Moores as new head coach

The Trent Rockets announced on Friday the appointment of Peter Moores as their new head coach, following the departure of Andy Flower, who has taken charge of the London Spirit.

2025-11-14T17:40:45.557416+00:00 IST

Cricket

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“It’s really nice for us to get that first win": Muzarabani

The 29-year-old seamer was named Player of the Match for his impressive spell of 4 overs, 1 maiden, conceding just 16 runs and picking up three wickets, which helped restrict Oman to a modest total.

2026-02-09T16:13:18.447263+00:00 IST

T20 World Cup: South Africa set 214-run target for Canada

Proteas skipper Aiden Markram gave a blazing start with Quinton de Kock and added 70 runs for the first wicket.

2026-02-09T15:49:12.887186+00:00 IST

Kohli, Rohit moved to "Grade B" in BCCI's latest central contract

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday announced the Annual Player Contracts for Team India senior men and women teams for the 2025-26 season (October 1st, 2025 to September 30th, 2026).

2026-02-09T15:40:15.015961+00:00 IST

Tennis

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Asian Games: Saketh-Ramanathan bag silver in men's doubles tennis

This is India's first medal in tennis at the ongoing Hangzhou meet.

2023-09-29T03:45:04.932133+00:00 IST

Bopanna-Bhosale ensures India's second medal in Tennis

The Indian duo of Rohan Bopanna and Rutuja Bhosale assured India at least a bronze medal in the mixed doubles event following their straight-set victory over Kazakhstan pair of Zhibek Kulambayeva and Grigoriy Lomakin in the ongoing Asian Games on Thursday.

2023-09-28T14:11:03.204390+00:00 IST

Asian Games: Ramanathan-Myneni reach doubles gold medal match

The second-seeded Indian pair defeated Soonwoo Kwon and Seongchan Hong 6-1, 7-6, 10-0 in the semifinal on Thursday.

2023-09-28T14:10:30.412431+00:00 IST

Others

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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

Boxer Jasmine Lamboria sets sights on final

Jasmine Lamboria said, "...Today was the semi-final match against Kazakhstan. It was a great experience in the ring... Next up is our final match in which we will all perform very well..."

2025-11-20T09:43:12.036965+00:00 IST

Vijayi Bharat Foundation’s women fencers clean sweep

Competing against some of the finest fencers from across the country, Vijayi Bharat Foundation (VBF)'s women fencers shone at the 36th National Fencing Championship in New Delhi, clinching gold medals in all three weapons, Mitva Chaudhary won the Epee title, Kanupriya secured gold in Foil, and Shreya Gupta won the Women's Sabre event

2025-11-20T09:13:41.709590+00:00 IST

Football

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Márquez names 28-member probables India squad for Kolkata camp

Indian football team head coach Manolo Marquez, on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, announced the 28-member probables squad that will assemble in Kolkata on May 18 to train for the FIFA International window in June.

2025-05-07T14:52:17.999643+00:00 IST

UEFA CL: Inter Milan down Barca 4-3 in SF 2nd leg, reach finals

With this victory, Inter Milan, chasing their fourth UEFA CL title and their first since the 2009-10 season, have beaten Barcelona by 7-6 on aggregate, after a 3-3 draw in their first match.

2025-05-07T02:42:03.244570+00:00 IST

Hutton backs Cristiano Ronaldo to play on until 45

Former Tottenham and Aston Villa defender Alan Hutton has rooted for Portugal's goal-scoring machine, Cristiano Ronaldo, to continue to play till the age of 45.

2025-05-06T16:38:40.270939+00:00 IST

Hockey

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Abhinav Bindra congratulates Indian men's hockey team

Abhinav Bindra said the "bronze medal shines with the brilliance of gold" and thanked every player for giving a moment that will echo in the hearts of countrymen for generations.

2024-08-08T15:37:54.288065+00:00 IST

Families call India hockey players to celebrate bronze medal triu

Following India's men's hockey team's remarkable win over Spain in the bronze medal match at the Paris Olympics, the families of the players celebrated the win by calling the players and congratulating them.

2024-08-08T15:36:38.140210+00:00 IST

President Murmu congratulates Indian men's hockey team

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday congratulated the Indian men's hockey team for winning bronze at the ongoing Paris Olympics.

2024-08-08T15:18:15.046941+00:00 IST

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Football

India U23s look for ‘quick and alert’ performance vs Thailand

The Blue Colts camped in Kolkata from November 7, before flying to Thailand on November 13 for the friendly. Head coach Naushad Moosa has named a number of newbies in his squad of 23 players. With as many as 10 new faces in the team, Moosa is looking to use this friendly as an opportunity to widen the pool of players at the U23 level

2025-11-14T17:24:02.763606+00:00 IST

Others

Jaismine, Minakshi to lead India's charge at World Boxing Finals

India's 20-member boxing squad, led by reigning world champions Jaismine Lamboria and Minakshi Hooda, along with Olympians Nikhat Zareen and Pooja Rani, is set to shine at the World Boxing Finals 2025 in Greater Noida from November 16 to 20.

2025-11-14T17:23:13.786704+00:00 IST

Others

Samantha Ruth Prabhu unveils new Chennai Super Champs jersey

Chennai Super Champs co-owner and leading actor-entrepreneur Samantha Ruth Prabhu unveiled the franchise's World Pickleball League (WPBL) Season 2 jersey during the ongoing Chennai Open at Sathyabama University on Friday.

2025-11-14T17:17:04.762034+00:00 IST

Cricket

Wanted to be around him: Samson recalls his first meeting with MS

Wicketkeeper batter Sanju Samson took a trip down memory lane and reminisced about his first encounter with 'Captain Cool' and India stalwart MS Dhoni in the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL).

2025-11-14T17:10:56.425155+00:00 IST

Cricket

Discipline, paitence, consistency: Bumrah's mantra in Test

India's pace bowling mainstay Jasprit Bumrah's riveting five-wicket haul on Kolkata's surface against South Africa, which was destined to assist spinners, wasn't due to any magic but a result of consistency and staying patient in Test cricket.

2025-11-14T16:31:41.030071+00:00 IST

Cricket

Bumrah gives bold reply to critics questioning his fitness

The 31-year-old put his critics to rest in the opening Test of the two-match series against South Africa at Kolkata's Eden Gardens on Friday with a sizzling five-wicket haul. Riding high on uneven bounce and a hint of reverse swing, Bumrah removed Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Tony de Zorzi and tail-enders to finish with figures of 5/27 in his 14-over spell, his 16th five-wicket haul in Test format.

2025-11-14T15:45:47.766609+00:00 IST

Others

World Aquatics Discover Water Country leads’ Training Course Asia

This initiative represents a collaborative effort between World Aquatics and the Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS), aimed at strengthening aquatic sports development across Asia through knowledge sharing, leadership training, and capacity building among aquatic sports administrators, coaches, and technical experts, as per a release from IIS.

2025-11-14T14:57:06.635702+00:00 IST

Cricket

Siraj reveals Bumrah’s key tip behind wicket-taking burst

After ripping off the Proteas for just 159, Team India finished the first day of the match at 37/1 after 20 overs, trailing by 122 runs, with KL Rahul and Washington Sundar at the crease.

2025-11-14T14:27:34.104306+00:00 IST

Hockey

3rd Hockey India Sub Junior Women Academy Championship 2025

The 3rd Hockey India Sub Junior Women Academy Championship 2025 - Zone A & B, is all set to begin in the Kailash Hockey Stadium in Karnal, Haryana, from 15th to 23rd November, bringing together promising young talents from leading hockey academies of India.

2025-11-14T14:20:29.176225+00:00 IST

Others

Indian Pickleball Nationals 2025 off to roaring start

Day 1 of the Indian Pickleball Nationals 2025 delivered electrifying action across age groups, setting a dynamic tone for the championship. Karnataka opened strongly on home turf, securing commanding wins in both the 30+ Men's and 30+ Women's Team Finals.

2025-11-14T14:10:30.578725+00:00 IST

Cricket

Afghanistan spin sensation Allah Ghazanfar lauds Rohit Sharma

Afghanistan spin sensation Allah Ghazanfar praised Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah, calling them superstars and highlighting their exceptional character.

2025-11-14T14:10:23.187926+00:00 IST

Hockey

RGHA’s Gurjot, Arshdeep, Princedeep selected for Jr. Hockey WC

The 21-year-old Gurjot hails from Nakoder in Jalandhar and has been training at RGHA since July 2021 and 20-year-old Arshdeep Singh, from Amritsar, has been with the academy since 2021. He was part of the junior team that toured Europe in May. Pathankot born Princedeep, joined the academy in 2022 and the 21-year-old will look to impress between the posts. All three players are also part of the senior team setup, while Gurjot also made his debut for the senior side at the Asian Champions Trophy last year in Hulunbuir, China

2025-11-14T13:46:03.939082+00:00 IST

Cricket

Vaibhav Suryavanshi blasts 32-ball century, powers India A to 297

14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi slammed a 32-ball century to set the stage on fire in India A's opening match against the UAE in the Rising Stars Asia Cup, which powered his side to 297/4 in Doha on Friday.

2025-11-14T13:44:01.901275+00:00 IST

Others

Esha nails maiden individual world championship medal with bronze

Esha's effort came as India wrapped up engagements in the 10 Olympic events on schedule at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Championship Rifle/Pistol, Cairo 2025, with a historic haul of one gold, four silver and two bronze medals. Overall, India lie third on the table with three gold, five silver and four bronze medals, behind leaders China with 10 gold medals and Korea, who are second with six gold medals

2025-11-14T13:25:10.171177+00:00 IST