Sports

Lanning hails Deepti's all-round impact in India's WC triumph

Deepti, once the last recognised batter to fall back in 2017 edition final when India needed 11 runs in 12 balls and battled a shocking collapse from 191/3 to 219 all out while chasing 229 runs against England, had her moment of immortality as not only did she win the World Cup trophy, but also got the 'Player of the Tournament award for her 215 runs consisting of three fifties and chart-topping 22 wickets in the tournament.

2025-11-08T11:04:08.680010+00:00 IST

Dhawan, Khali join Dhirendra Shastri in his Padayatra

Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan and Indian wrestler Khali joined Dhirendra Krishna Shastri during the ongoing Sanatan Hindu Ekta Padayatra 2025 on Saturday.

2025-11-08T10:50:28.192929+00:00 IST

Abhish surpasses Suryakumar to reach 1000 T20I runs

Team India opener Abhishek Sharma surpassed captain Suryakumar Yadav to become he fastest batter to reach 1000 T20I runs among full-member nations, achieving the milestone in just 528 balls. He surpassed Suryakumar Yadav (573 balls) and England's Phil Salt (599) on the list of quickest to the mark by balls faced.

2025-11-08T10:32:37.868446+00:00 IST

Australia and Pakistan qualify for Hong Kong Sixes 2025 semis

Australia and Pakistan won their respective games and have qualified for the semi-finals on Saturday. For India, however, it proved to be a disappointing outing, as they suffered three defeats on the day, according to a press release from the Hong Kong Sixes.

2025-11-08T09:12:56.546340+00:00 IST

5th T20I: Australia win toss; opt to bowl first against India

The Men in Blue currently lead the five-match T20I series 2-1 and will be looking to finish on a high by winning this match as well as the series. On the other hand, hosts will try to win this match and level the series at 2-2 in order to share the trophy.

2025-11-08T08:17:27.840838+00:00 IST

Hockey India announces Men’s squad for Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025

Hockey India on Saturday announced the Indian Men's Hockey Team for the 31st Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025, scheduled to be held in Ipoh, Malaysia, from November 23 to 30. Sanjay has been named Captain of the squad for the prestigious invitational event.

2025-11-08T07:22:31.546833+00:00 IST

Pukhraj claims first pro title, wins IGPL Jamshedpur

Pukhraj Singh Gill ended his quest for a maiden professional win with a classy display that saw him shoot three brilliant rounds at the IGPL Invitational Jamshedpur hosted by Arjun Munda. With just one bogey in three days, he shot a total of 23-under for three days and won by a record margin of nine shots.

2025-11-08T06:51:27.255563+00:00 IST

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Tendulkar lauds Suryakumar’s knock in India’s T20 WC opener

Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar praised Team India's 29-run victory against the United States of America in both teams' ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign opener at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Saturday. While Sachin lauded Suryakumar Yadav's match-defining inning, he also credited USA for their energy and enthusiasm against the defending champions India.

2026-02-08T09:19:35.481313+00:00 IST

New Zealand defeat Afghanistan by 5 wickets in T20 WC 2026

New Zealand defeated Afghanistan by five wickets in both teams' first match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday. Notably, the win also marked New Zealand recording their highest successful run-chase in the T20 World Cup history.

2026-02-08T09:18:19.822773+00:00 IST

Coach Gambhir hails Suryakumar's batting against USA

Coach Gautam Gambhir hails Suryakumar Yadav's batting against USA as "masterclass"

2026-02-08T08:52:20.719853+00:00 IST

Tennis

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US Open: Coco Gauff knocks out Karolina Muchovas, reaches final

American tennis player Coco Gauff knocked out Czech Republic's Karolina Muchova in straight sets on Friday to storm into the the final of the US Open

2023-09-08T17:23:01.299492+00:00 IST

US Open: Aryna Sabalenka edges Madison Keys to enter final

No.2 seed Sabalenka overcomed No.17 seed Madison Keys 0-6, 7-6(1), 7-6[10-5] in their late-night semifinal clash on Arthur Ashe Stadium.

2023-09-08T16:29:31.890976+00:00 IST

"Still a lot to be proud of": Madison Keys on US Open heartbreak

In the unpredictable encounter, Sabalenka was one game away from losing, down 6-0, 5-3, before she turned the match around to take a 3-1 lead in her head-to-head with Keys.

2023-09-08T15:44:59.049653+00:00 IST

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India’s most coveted invitational golf event returns

The Golden Eagles Golf Championship, one of India's most prestigious corporate and celebrity golf events, returns for its 9th edition on November 16 at the Classic Golf & Country Club, Gurgaon. The much-anticipated tournament continues its legacy of celebrating Golf, Glamour, and Glory, drawing together sporting icons, corporate leaders, and top golfing talent from India and abroad

2025-11-15T10:28:43.485831+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

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

Football

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FC Goa, Odisha FC seek Super Cup progress

he Round of 16 action in the Kalinga Super Cup 2025 continues on Monday, with FC Goa taking on I-League side Gokulam Kerala FC in the early kickoff, followed by a home clash for Odisha FC against Punjab FC at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar.

2025-04-21T05:27:26.414608+00:00 IST

Kerala oust East Bengal, march into Kalinga Super Cup QFs

Kerala Blasters FC kicked off their Kalinga Super Cup 2025 campaign with an impressive 2-0 victory over defending champions East Bengal FC at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar and secured a place in the quarter-finals of the competition, as per the ISL official website.

2025-04-21T03:04:39.875601+00:00 IST

Diamond Harbour win I-League 2 title

Chanmari FC became the second and final team to secure promotion to I-League 2025-26 on Saturday, April 19. Despite losing 0-1 on home turf to Diamond Harbour FC, who claimed the I-League 2 title with the win, Chanmari were assured of a top-two finish after their nearest challengers Sporting Clube de Goa dropped points in a 1-1 draw at FC Bengaluru United, according to the AIFF Media Team.

2025-04-20T15:04:00.959013+00:00 IST

Hockey

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HI Junior East Zone C'ship 2024: Odisha, Jharkhand win titles

Hockey Association of Odisha clinched the title in the men's category while Hockey Jharkhand were crowned champions of the Women's category

2024-07-22T13:28:14.650798+00:00 IST

PHL: Roundglass Hockey Academy remain on top of table

RGHA have 12 points from four matches while Surjit Hockey Academy, Amritsar remain on second place with 10 points from four matches. SGPC Hockey Academy PIS, Jalandhar are on third place with nine points from five matches followed by Namdhari Sports Academy, PIS Ludhiana and PIS Mohali with five, four and two points respectively

2024-07-22T13:28:01.774804+00:00 IST

Hockey Maharashtra off to winning start

Hockey Maharashtra girls scored a huge 13-0 win over Goans Hockey. Hockey Maharashtra men played out a stiff match to down host Chhattisgarh Hockey 5-4 after Arjun Hargude scored the winner in the last minute of play

2024-07-22T10:38:26.623239+00:00 IST

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Deepika Kumari to lead India at Asian Archery Championship

Olympian Deepika Kumari and and Asian Games champion Jyothi Surekha Vennam will spearhead India's 16-member squad for the upcoming Asian Archery Championships 2025 which will take place in Dhaka, Bangladesh from November 8 to 14.

2025-11-08T06:02:00.379396+00:00 IST

Cricket

Assam minister Nandita Gorlosa felicitates cricketer Uma Chetry

Assam's Minister of Sports & Youth Welfare, Nandita Gorlosa, felicitated Indian Women's Cricket Team wicketkeeper-batter Uma Chetry, who was a part of the Women in Blue squad which recently lifted the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 title.

2025-11-08T04:30:00.970826+00:00 IST

Others

‘Sports should get same importance as education and culture’

The Sansad Khel Mahotsav 2025, East Delhi, a flagship initiative to promote local sporting talent and physical fitness, has entered its second day. The event, which was inaugurated on Thursday by Harsh Malhotra, Union Minister of State for Corporate Affairs and Road, Transport & Highways, has witnessed phenomenal participation, especially from the youth.

2025-11-08T03:22:34.725942+00:00 IST

Cricket

Siliguri Municipal Corporation felicitates Richa Ghosh

At Navi Mumbai's DY Patil Stadium, India successfully defended a 299-run target to trounce South Africa and lift the maiden Women's World Cup trophy with a 52-run win on Sunday (November 2).

2025-11-07T18:49:44.695870+00:00 IST

Cricket

Mark Wood ahead of Ashes opening fixture

Ahead of the opening fixture of the Ashes, England seamer Mark Wood is chomping at the bit to get back on the pitch, feeling the excitement of bowling again after a tedious six months of rehab following knee surgery.

2025-11-07T18:14:20.797521+00:00 IST

Cricket

Sri Lanka announces squads for Pakistan ODIs, T20I tri-series

The last time Sri Lanka faced Pakistan was in the Asia Cup Super Fours, where Pakistan went on to reach the final after defeating Sri Lanka.

2025-11-07T17:46:18.002697+00:00 IST

Cricket

Hong Kong Sixes 2025: India eye quarterfinal berth

After an action-packed opening day at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground, the stage is set for another thrilling day of six-a-side cricket at the Hong Kong Sixes 2025.

2025-11-07T17:42:03.594396+00:00 IST

Cricket

Kaur praises Shafali, Smriti, Deepti in India's CWC triumph

The Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur acknowledged the special effort from Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana and Deepti Sharma, who showed up with guts when things got rough for the World Cup winners.

2025-11-07T17:41:07.884650+00:00 IST

Football

AIFF finds no takers for ISL's commercial rights

The official Instagram handle of AIFF issued a statement saying, "The deadline for submission of bids in response to the Request for Proposal (RFP) for awarding the right to monetise the Commercial Rights for the Indian Super League (ISL) concluded today. No bids were received within the stipulated timeframe."

2025-11-07T17:29:29.498836+00:00 IST

Cricket

ICC announces expansion of ICC Women's WC to 10 teams

ICC Board approved a series of strategic measures designed to accelerate the global growth of cricket, strengthen the women's game, and reinforce the ICC's long-term development strategy.

2025-11-07T17:01:48.674044+00:00 IST

Others

FIDE World Cup 2025: Arjun Erigaisi, P Harikrishna register wins

GM Arjun Erigaisi and P Harikrishna came up with near-perfect play with white, while world champion Gukesh D played out a draw with black pieces in the opening game of Round 3 in the FIDE World Cup 2025 here on Friday.

2025-11-07T17:01:26.074932+00:00 IST

Others

Khadse joins sports ministry, officials in singing Vande Mataram

Officials and employees of the Union Sports Ministry and the Sports Authority of India (SAI) came together on Friday morning for a special mass singing of the national song 'Vande Mataram' at the SAI Headquarters in New Delhi.

2025-11-07T16:52:20.369609+00:00 IST

Cricket

DSG call up Williamson as replacement for Taijul ahead of SA20 4

Williamson, who recently announced his retirement from T20Is, will continue to play franchise cricket, with the upcoming season four of SA20 set to become his next assignment in the shortest format of the game.

2025-11-07T16:12:45.817430+00:00 IST

Cricket

Quinton de Kock 44 runs away from joining SA's 7,000 ODI run club

The series between Pakistan, the hosts and South Africa is split 1-1, with the decider taking place at Faisalabad on Saturday. During the last match, QDK slammed his 22nd century in the 50-over format, taking SA to an eight-wicket win with an unbeaten 123* during run-chase of 270 runs at Faisalabad.

2025-11-07T16:02:50.291341+00:00 IST