Sports

World junior champion V Pranav, GM Arjun Erigaisi win with black

World Junior Champion V Pranav and the highest rated Indian GM Arjun Erigasi pounced on the error from their respective opponents to win with black pieces while Vidit Gujrathi survived a scare against the tournament's youngest player in the first game of Round 2 in the FIDE World Cup 2025 here on Tuesday, as per a release from FIDE.

2025-11-04T15:55:04.715032+00:00 IST

India U23 men to play friendly against Thailand

The Indian U23 men's team will travel to Bangkok to play a friendly match against Thailand U23 on November 15 during the FIFA International Match Window

2025-11-04T15:17:26.448548+00:00 IST

Sean Williams withdraws from Zimbabwe team due to drug addiction

Zimbabwe's veteran batter Sean Williams has made himself unavailable for national selection, having recently withdrawn from the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier 2025 in Harare due to potential anti-doping testing on Tuesday.

2025-11-04T15:07:45.258647+00:00 IST

"'This is the moment that makes me very proud': David Beckham

Former Manchester United and England legend David Beckham was officially knighted by King Charles III in recognition of his remarkable contribution to sport and charity at Buckingham Palace, as per the official website of Manchester United.

2025-11-04T14:59:57.291556+00:00 IST

Jaiswal's 156 steers Mumbai, Vihari's hundred helps Tripura

Yashasvi Jaiswal slammed a century in the third innings against Rajasthan at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, while Tripura batter Hanuma Vihari's hundred against Bengal was the highlight on the Final Day of the third round of Ranji Trophy action on Tuesday.

2025-11-04T14:13:58.838509+00:00 IST

"She asked me to pray to God”: Harmanpreet’s mother

"We met Harman one day before the final. She asked me to pray to God so that they could win the match," she said.

2025-11-04T13:52:52.550044+00:00 IST

Northern Superchargers become Sunrisers Leeds under new owners

The Northern Superchargers have officially been renamed Sunrisers Leeds by their new owners, marking one of three expected franchise name changes in The Hundred ahead of the 2026 season, as per ESPNcricinfo.

2025-11-04T13:20:05.743709+00:00 IST

Cricket

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Gujarat Titans take 'Junior Titans' programme to Anand

The Anand leg saw enthusiastic participation from around 1,000 children, representing 20 government and private schools from the city and nearby regions. Conceptualised as a fun and welcoming experience, the event featured a variety of activity-led sessions that encouraged children to move, play and engage with sport in an enjoyable, pressure-free environment, as per a press release from GT.

2026-02-07T11:51:57.396196+00:00 IST

T20 WC: Hetmyer, King go past Gayle as WI post 182/5 vs Scotland

During their campaign opener against WI, the Windies showcased a glimpse of their ferocious hitting, and Hetmyer was at the centre of it, with a brilliant 64 in 36 balls, with two fours and six towering sixes, striking at over 177.

2026-02-07T11:45:10.457598+00:00 IST

Mhatre, Kundu to be felicitated after U19WC title win: MCA prez

Mhatre's boys made sure that India's dominance in age-group cricket continued without any interruptions as riding on a dominant 175 in 80 balls by Vaibhav Suryavanshi, India secured a 100-run win over England in the final at Harare, despite a valiant century by Caleb Falconer. Both Mumbai boys, Mhatre and Abhigyan Kundu, had a massive role to play in the final with their knocks and displayed their skillset to indicate a bright batting future for India.

2026-02-07T11:20:25.588148+00:00 IST

Tennis

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US Open: Aryna Sabalenka cruises to R2, defeats Maryna Zanevska

Sabalenka will face Great Britain's Jodie Burrage in the second round on Thursday.

2023-08-30T07:23:27.587066+00:00 IST

US Open: Andy Murray claims 200th major victory

Murray will aim to make it 201 when he lock horns with Grigor Dimitrov in the second round.

2023-08-30T04:11:07.589833+00:00 IST

US Open: Carlos Alcaraz enters Round 2

Alcaraz will next meet South African Lloyd Harris.

2023-08-30T03:37:55.371828+00:00 IST

Others

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2030 Commonwealth Games announcement soon: PT Usha

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha said that the announcement regarding the 2030 Commonwealth Games will be made soon, with a public declaration expected around November 25-26 during the upcoming AGM in Glasgow.

2025-11-12T03:23:22.212825+00:00 IST

We will be among top five sporting nations by 2047: Mandaviya

Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya shared his vision for India's sporting future at the Baton Relay event for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.

2025-11-11T18:38:47.419396+00:00 IST

ISSF World C'ship Rifle/Pistol: India add two silver medals

The two-time Olympian shot 466.9 in the 45-shot final to finish behind China's reigning Olympic champion Liu Yukun, who ended 0.2 ahead with 467.1. Newly crowned air pistol world champion Samrat Rana and Olympian and defending champion Esha Singh, also won silver in the 10m air pistol mixed team competition, after they went down 10-16 in the gold medal match to China's Kai Hu and Qianxun Yao, as per a press release from the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI).

2025-11-11T17:58:51.702782+00:00 IST

Football

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ISL's masters of drama: The specialists of stoppage-time goals

The Indian Super League (ISL) has built a reputation for delivering thrilling encounters, often culminating in heart-stopping finishes and dramatic twists right up to the final whistle. One of the defining features of the league in recent seasons has been the frequency of goals scored during stoppage time -- those crucial final moments that can completely transform the outcome of a match, according to the official website of ISL.

2025-04-10T12:09:11.927631+00:00 IST

DSC Football girls’ National Finals: Jharkhand FA net 6 goals

The Dream Sports Championship Football 2025 girls' National Finals kicked off on Wednesday as Assam FA and Jharkhand FA claimed victories in the morning session, while Odisha FA and Kerala FA continued the winning trend in the evening fixtures of the U-17 tournament.

2025-04-09T17:51:23.222187+00:00 IST

5 players to watch out for in MBSG vs. BFC

Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) are set to lock horns against Bengaluru FC (BFC) on Saturday at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) in the final of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25, as per the ISL Media Team.

2025-04-09T11:07:57.538721+00:00 IST

Hockey

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PHL: Roundglass, Surjit Academy continue their unbeaten run

After week three of matches, RGHA and Surjit Hockey Academy (SHA) are placed first and second in the points table with nine and seven points, respectively, from the three matches. RGHA have won all three matches outright, while Surjit Academy has two wins courtesy of a shootout, after the match ended in a tie after regulation time

2024-07-15T14:28:53.939450+00:00 IST

HI Jr. South Zone C'ship: TN, Kerala, Karnataka, AP register wins

Day 4 of the second Hockey India Junior Women and Men South Zone Championship 2024, held in Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh began with the Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu, Kerala Hockey and Hockey Andhra Pradesh securing victories in their respective women's matches, while Hockey Karnataka, Kerala Hockey, and Hockey Andhra Pradesh won their respective men's fixtures

2024-07-15T10:25:08.828980+00:00 IST

HI Jr. East Zone C'ship: Jharkhand, Odisha, Bengal register wins

The opening day of the second Hockey India Junior Men & Women East Zone Championship 2024 saw Hockey Jharkhand, Hockey Association of Odisha and Hockey Bengal claim victories in the women's category, while Hockey Jharkhand, Hockey Association of Odisha and Hockey Bengal won in the men's category at Netaji Subhas Eastern Centre, Kolkata

2024-07-15T09:00:09.968288+00:00 IST

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Cricket

Dewald Brevis ruled out of Pakistan ODIs

South Africa batter Dewald Brevis has been ruled out of the upcoming three-match ODI series against Pakistan, which started on Tuesday, due to a low-grade shoulder muscle strain. The 22-year-old picked up the injury during the third T20I of the tour in Lahore on Saturday, as per ESPNcricinfo.

2025-11-04T12:46:02.297434+00:00 IST

Others

AIPA, PFI unite under “One Nation, One Game, One Association”

Indian pickleball witnessed a historic and heartfelt moment as All India PickleBall Association (AIPA) and the Pickleball Federation of India (PFI) came together with one shared mission to build a united, stronger and future ready national structure for the sport, under the guiding vision of "One Nation, One Game, One Association."

2025-11-04T12:40:04.209857+00:00 IST

Cricket

ECB announces updated central contract list

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced the updated Central Contract list for England Men's international cricket.

2025-11-04T12:18:08.219003+00:00 IST

Cricket

Architect of Indian Women's cricket: Jay Shah's impact on sport

While Jay is currently serving as ICC president, it was under his leadership as secretary of BCCI from 2019 to 2024 that the board embraced the idea of pay equality and enhanced professional leagues for women cricketers and grassroots investment and civil visibility, which has now empowered Indian women cricketers who now inspire millions of girls across the planet to take up Cricket.

2025-11-04T12:06:28.106877+00:00 IST

Others

Patiala dominates Punjab State Junior Kho Kho Championship

Patiala stamped its authority at the Punjab State Junior Kho Kho Championship 2025, claiming both the boys' and girls' titles at the event held on November 2 and 3, here at Rayat Bahra Professional University. The championship, which featured Under-18 teams from 15 districts, was organised by the Kho Kho Association of Hoshiarpur under the auspices of the Kho Kho Association of Punjab and the Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI)

2025-11-04T11:53:21.158860+00:00 IST

Cricket

Wolvaardt replaces Mandhana to become No.1 ODI batter

Wolvaardt slammed 571 runs in the Women's CWC, the most in a single edition of the tournament, and the run was rewarded with a two-spot jump to the top spot, and a career-high rating of 814. Mandhana, who held the top spot for the entirety of the World Cup, was also named in the Team of the Tournament and makes way for Wolvaardt at the top to sit in second (811).

2025-11-04T11:21:42.662464+00:00 IST

Cricket

Super pumped to join Royal Champs, says Shakib Al Hasan

Shakib Al Hasan, Bangladesh's talismanic all-rounder, expressed his excitement about joining the Royal Champs, "I am super pumped to join Royal Champs and play at the Abu Dhabi T10 League. This new format is thrilling, and I'm eager to give my best for the team. The energy and pace of T10 cricket demand sharpness and teamwork, and I believe our squad, with its right mix of skill and fearlessness, is ready to blaze a path to glory," as quoted from a release by Royal champs- Abu Dhabi T10.

2025-11-04T11:20:18.449934+00:00 IST

Football

AIFF Super Cup: Rajasthan United upset Mumbai City

Rajasthan United edged past Mumbai City FC with a resilient 1-0 win in Group D of the AIFF Super Cup 2025-26, at the PJN Stadium in Fatorda, Goa, on Monday

2025-11-04T11:10:51.922426+00:00 IST

Cricket

Focus was on applying finishing touches: Richa Ghosh

Speaking about her role in the team, Ghosh said, "My main job was to finish innings strongly by scoring quickly in the final overs. Whenever I got the chance to bat, my focus was on applying the finishing touches. I aimed to maintain a high strike-rate and put pressure on the opposition bowlers. Scoring those extra runs reduces the pressure on our team and gives us a better chance to win."

2025-11-04T11:09:28.631217+00:00 IST

Cricket

Maharashtra govt announces reward for Mandhana, Jemimah, Radha

In the meeting, it was decided that three players in the Indian women's cricket team from Maharashtra, Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Radha Yadav, will be given a cash reward by the Maharashtra government.

2025-11-04T10:49:06.682386+00:00 IST

Cricket

World Champions India women's team set to leave for New Delhi

The Indian women's team is set to leave for the national capital from Mumbai on Tuesday to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi after lifting the maiden Women's World Cup title.

2025-11-04T09:51:21.937232+00:00 IST

Cricket

Harmanpreet reveals role of fans in motivating team after 2017

India women's team captain Harmanpreet Kaur emphasised the role of fans and supporters in boosting the morale of the players after returning home following the 2017 World Cup final heartbreak.

2025-11-04T09:40:30.363106+00:00 IST

Cricket

LLC announces revised dates for upcoming season

The season will be played across seven cities, marking the League's largest-ever on-ground footprint, as it takes legendary international cricketers to regions where fan passion is immense but opportunities to host major cricketing events have been limited.

2025-11-04T09:28:03.277240+00:00 IST

Football

Neville, Hazard inducted into Premier League Hall of Fame

Former England international Gary Neville and Belgian star Eden Hazard were inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame, an honour recognising individuals who have achieved exceptional success and made a significant contribution to the competition since its inception in 1992. Eligibility for induction requires that players and managers be retired from professional football.

2025-11-04T09:23:25.930562+00:00 IST