Sports

"Use of Varun, Bumrah against WI going to be critical": Bangar

Ahead of the upcoming do-or-die Super 8 clash against the West Indies, former Indian batting coach Sanjay Bangar stressed the significance of sticking to disciplined bowling plans to counter the Caribbean side's aggressive batting approach.

2026-03-01T10:52:33.853795+00:00 IST

ECB suspends England Lions fixture, postpones women’s camp

The second of five scheduled 50-over matches between the England Lions and Pakistan Shaheens, which was set for Tuesday in Abu Dhabi, has been called off. The 25-player Lions squad, under coach Andrew Flintoff, remains in the UAE as the country's airspace is currently closed, preventing any immediate departure.

2026-03-01T10:48:31.475758+00:00 IST

India and Scotland touch down in Hyderabad

The Indian Women's Hockey Team arrived in Hyderabad on Sunday afternoon ahead of the FIH World Cup 2026 Qualifiers, Hyderabad, Telangana, set to be held from March 8 to 14.

2026-03-01T10:41:42.124911+00:00 IST

0.035s splitsBezzecchi and Marc in tantalising Thai Q2

A 1:28.652 for Bezzecchi just outplayed a 1:28.687 for the reigning World Champion, as Q1 table-topper Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse MotoGP Team) earned a front row start in P3 to make it two Aprilias vs one Ducati at the front of the grid.

2026-03-01T10:23:46.934037+00:00 IST

KIWG: how HAWS become India’s winter sports medal factory

The medals glittered in the thin mountain sun, but when athletes were asked where the real gold was forged, they didn't point to the podium. They pointed uphill toward the snowbound ridges of Gulmarg and the disciplined, relentless world of the High Altitude Warfare School (HAWS), according to a release.

2026-03-01T10:16:09.398292+00:00 IST

GPKL Season 2 to feature a structured player draft framework

Following the recent confirmation of participation from international players across Europe, Africa and Asia, the Global Pravasi Kabaddi League (GPKL) on Sunday announced that Season 2 will feature a structured player draft framework aimed at building balanced and competitive teams.

2026-03-01T09:34:02.830517+00:00 IST

Zimbabwe win toss, choose to bat first against South Africa

Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza won the toss and opted to bat first against South Africa in both teams' last Super 8s match of the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, at the Arun Jatley Stadium in Delhi on Sunday.

2026-03-01T09:19:30.505992+00:00 IST

Cricket

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"Don't believe in eras, we lost two of our three last ODI series": Gambhir on if current era belongs to India limited-overs team after T20WC win

Gambhir continued to seal a legacy as one of India's most successful coaches as after a Champions Trophy 2025 win, an Asia Cup win, he secured the T20 World Cup title win with India too, taking one of the most formidable T20I sides of all time to their record-breaking second T20 World Cup title and making them the first time to successfully defend the trophy and win the trophy at home.

2026-03-08T22:07:09.316082+00:00 IST

Abhishek Sharma after his heroic fifty in T20 WC final

India became the first team to win the T20 WC title at home, the first team to win it back-to-back, and the first team to win the three T20 WC crowns.

2026-03-08T20:50:47.326823+00:00 IST

Suryakumar, Gambhir, Jay visit Hanuman Temple after T20WC win

A clinical Team India made history by securing a record-breaking third T20 World Cup title and becoming the first-ever team to defend the title and win it as a home nation following a brilliant 96-run win over New Zealand at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.

2026-03-08T20:50:16.285703+00:00 IST

Tennis

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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

Amateur player Jordan outclasses five pros to win '1 Point Slam'

According to Olympics.com, the '1 Point Slam' was a tennis exhibition contest between amateurs and professionals, with a prize pool of 1 million Australian dollars.

2026-01-14T18:19:33.165682+00:00 IST

Federer to play exhibition match at Australian Open 2026

Tennis legend Roger Federer will return to the Australian Open 2026, where he will be in action in an exhibition match featuring other ATP No. 1 club members - Andre Agassi, Patrick Rafter and Lleyton Hewitt, according to Olympics.com.

2026-01-13T12:32:28.390636+00:00 IST

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Army successfully defends Khelo India Winter Games team title

The closing ceremony of KIWG 2026, hosted by the Jammu & Kashmir Sports Council and managed by the Sports Authority of India will be held on Thursday at the Golf Course here. The first leg of KIWG 2026 was held in Ladakh from January 20-26, as per a press release from SAI Media.

2026-02-25T16:54:42.750253+00:00 IST

Positive opening day for India at Dutch Junior International 2026

Dev Ruparelia registered a straight-games victory over Rokas Lesinskas of Lithuania, winning 21-15, 21-18 in a 29-minute contest.

2026-02-25T16:25:41.314849+00:00 IST

Haryana, Uttar Pradesh Shine on Day 2 of Kabaddi Nationals

The second day of the 72nd Senior Nationals Men's Kabaddi Championship 2026 at the Sama Indoor Complex in Vadodara featured another round of dominant victories and close contests as teams across Pools intensified the battle for knockout qualification.

2026-02-25T16:22:37.026830+00:00 IST

Football

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Manchester City beat Fulham 3-0 in Premier League fixture

Manchester City defeated Fulham 3-0 at the Etihad Stadium in their Premier League fixture on Thursday to cut Arsenal's lead at the top of the table to three points.

2026-02-12T03:12:35.983949+00:00 IST

AFC U17 Asian Cup and U17 Women's Asian Cup draw to reveal

The Final Draw for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 and the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2026 will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, according to the All India Football Federation (AIFF).

2026-02-11T10:54:36.188455+00:00 IST

India U17 men go down to hosts Türkiye in friendly match

The India U17 men's team lost 0-1 to Turkiye in the first of two friendly matches against the hosts at the Emirhan Sport Centre in Manavgat, Antalya, on Tuesday.

2026-02-10T18:22:12.322164+00:00 IST

Hockey

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“The group is growing with every session,” Kalinga Lancers coach

Alexander Hendrickx (7', 28') and Gursahibjit Singh (16', 26') scored two goals each as Vedanta Kalinga Lancers recovered from an early deficit to take control of the contest and secure the opening points of the season, as per a press release from Hockey India.

2026-01-05T12:51:27.476109+00:00 IST

Vedanta Kalinga Lancers secure 4-2 win against Ranchi Royals

Vedanta Kalinga Lancers claimed a 4-2 victory over Ranchi Royals in the Men's Hockey India League (HIL) at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai on Sunday. Alexander Hendrickx (7', 28') and Gursahibjit Singh (16', 26') scored the goals for Vedanta Kalinga Lancers while Tom Boon (1') and Mandeep Singh (9') were the goalscorers for Ranchi Royals

2026-01-04T16:08:35.350296+00:00 IST

HIL: Defending champions Shrachi Bengal Tigers start with win

For the Tigers, Sukhjeet Singh (33'), Abhishek (45') and Gursewak Singh (60'), while a lone goal was scored by Prabhjot Singh (54') for Soorma, as per a Hockey India press release.

2026-01-04T15:27:14.680456+00:00 IST

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Hockey

Hockey India names squad for FIH Women’s Hockey WC Qualifiers

Hockey India on Sunday announced a 20-member Indian Women's Hockey Team squad for the upcoming FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers Hyderabad, Telangana, scheduled to be held in Hyderabad from 8 to 14 March 2026, according to a release.

2026-03-01T09:14:56.951270+00:00 IST

Cricket

‘I have learned a lot from Shreyas Iyer’: Suryansh Shedge

The 23-year-old, who was retained by Punjab Kings for the IPL 2026, carries the hunger of a player who has already tasted both heartbreak and glory. PBKS finished runners-up last year, falling short in the final, and the disappointment still lingers.

2026-03-01T09:13:45.266615+00:00 IST

Cricket

Bavuma backs India to reach T20WC semis after beating WI

India and WI are playing the rematch of the classic 2016 T20 World Cup semifinal clash, with the clash set to take place at Kolkata. The match would be a home game of sorts for spinner Varun, who plays here at Eden Gardens for his Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). However, the star spinner has hit a slight rough patch in the Super Eight phase after a stunning start in the group stage.

2026-03-01T09:10:11.362712+00:00 IST

Others

Robin Uthappa backs Beyond Reach Premier League

As the Beyond Reach Premier League (BRPL) continues to position tennis-ball cricket within a structured framework, former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa shared his reflections on how the format shaped his own journey as a batter.

2026-03-01T09:01:06.307751+00:00 IST

Sports

Punjab Governor flags off 1st Chandigarh International Marathon

The Governor of Punjab and Administrator, UT Chandigarh, Gulab Chand Kataria, flagged off the International Marathon on Sunday morning. The event consists of four categories--the full marathon (42 km), half marathon, 10 km run, and 5 km run.

2026-03-01T08:12:02.561830+00:00 IST

Others

Johnson, citizens promote fitness at 63rd Fit India Sundays event

The Sports Authority of India (SAI) organised the 63rd edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle at the iconic RK Beach in Visakhapatnam on Sunday morning. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from citizens, youth, athletes and fitness lovers as part of the nationwide Fit India Movement envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

2026-03-01T07:27:07.222125+00:00 IST

Football

Man City secure 1-0 win over Leeds, Liverpool beat West Ham 5-2

Manchester City moved to within two points of Premier League table leaders Arsenal after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Leeds United at Elland Road. Liverpool, on the other hand, secured a 5-2 win over West Ham United at Anfield in their Premier League fixture, moving level on points with fourth-placed Manchester United, according to the Premier League website.

2026-03-01T06:43:50.766965+00:00 IST

Cricket

T20WC: Match-ups that could define India's virtual quarterfinal against West Indies

West Indies and India will tussle it out at Kolkata in a repeat of their classic 2016 T20 WC semifinal clash in Mumbai. Holder has been important in WI's success this tournament, scoring 104 runs in four innings at a strike rate of over 176 and taking eight wickets at an average of 20.75 with a four-wicket haul to his name.

2026-03-01T06:42:50.238091+00:00 IST

Cricket

Walsh backs Raza’s call for strong performances to “earn respect”

Zimbabwe bowling consultant Courtney Walsh seconded captain Sikandar Raza's earlier remarks of wanting Zimbabwe to put "strong performances and earn respect," ahead of the team's T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s clash against South Africa on Sunday.

2026-03-01T06:27:01.105217+00:00 IST

Cricket

T20 WC: Spin threat in focus during IND-WI virtual quarterfinal

While the Men in Blue have struggled against finger spinners, particularly off-spin, West Indies are facing a gigantic threat in form of Varun Chakravarthy, the wrist spinner who is playing at what is his Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)'s home ground. Men in Maroon also have their struggles against wrist spin.

2026-03-01T06:00:34.288368+00:00 IST

Cricket

Chennai Super Kings reveal jersey for IPL 2026

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) unveiled their team jersey for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season on Sunday.

2026-03-01T05:27:50.316149+00:00 IST

Others

Indian Embassy is taking care of her in Dubai: PV Sindhu’s father

PV Ramana, Indian star badminton player PV Sindhu's father, said that his daughter confirmed that the Indian Embassy in Dubai is taking care of her amid the Israel-Iran tensions and that they arranged accommodation for her in a hotel.

2026-03-01T03:25:24.637723+00:00 IST

Cricket

World Cup 2026: Disappointed Sanath Jayasuriya plans to step down

Sri Lanka's head coach, Sanath Jayasuriya, has decided to step down from his role as the head coach. The announcement came soon after Sri Lanka lost to Pakistan by 5 runs in their last Super eight match of the 2026 T20 World Cup. Sharing his thoughts, the former swashbuckling left handed batsman said that he had hoped to end the world cup on a "good note", but "couldn't do that as much as I thought".

2026-03-01T03:18:37.777521+00:00 IST

Cricket

"It is a proud and emotional moment": Parvez Rasool

Former Indian cricketer and first player from Jammu and Kashmir to play for the national side, Parvez Rasool, expressed his praise after J-K clinched their maiden Ranji Trophy title and highlighted Auqib Nabi's exceptional performance in the 2025/26 season, scalping 60 wickets, calling it his show.

2026-02-28T19:53:24.172323+00:00 IST