Sports

Litchfield makes history during WC semifinal against India

After Australia elected to bat first at Navi Mumbai's DY Patil Stadium, Litchfield, along with an experienced Ellyse Perry, helped the Aussies overcome the early loss of captain Alyssa Healy, smashing 119 in 93 balls, with 17 fours and three sixes. Her runs came at a strike rate of 127.95.

2025-10-30T12:27:43.588890+00:00 IST

Aakash Chopra reveals Sehwag's "just score runs" advice to Sourav

Aakash was speaking on 'The Great Indian Cricket Show' on Doordarshan.

2025-10-30T11:44:23.923798+00:00 IST

Abhishek Nayar appointed as new KKR head coach

He will be the successor to the IPL 2024-winning coach and a reputed name in the domestic cricket circuit as coach, Chandrakant Pandit. This comes after a disappointing season this year, failing to defend the title under Ajinkya Rahane's captaincy, winning just five out of 14 matches, losing seven and two producing no result. KKR finished in eighth place this year.

2025-10-30T11:32:11.612977+00:00 IST

Anahat falls short against Gina Kennedy

Indian squash sensation Anahat Singh's remarkable Canadian Women's Open 2025 campaign ended with a semi-final defeat to England's world No. 10 Gina Kennedy at Brookfield Place in Toronto on Wednesday.

2025-10-30T11:31:05.963918+00:00 IST

Wood, Ferdinands, Kandamby and Wijetunge to work with SL's men's team "tour-by-tour, rotational basis"

Wood has been brought up to the national side lead batting coach post for a year-long deal after a "power-hitting programme" earlier this year, with various national squads and players left impressed by his inputs. Also, Ferdinands, a biomechanics expert, had worked with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) National Cricket Academy and also served as a biomechanics consultant with New Zealand Cricket (NZC).

2025-10-30T11:13:27.151914+00:00 IST

India, Australia players wear black armbands to remember Austin

India and Australia players are wearing black armbands during their Women's World Cup semi-final in Navi Mumbai, paying tribute to 17-year-old Australian cricketer Ben Austin, who tragically died after being struck by a ball while training in Melbourne.

2025-10-30T10:52:17.553640+00:00 IST

Australia opts to bat first against India in World Cup semi-final

Shafali Verma's returns to Indian team as they look to challenge the seven-time world champions for a spot in the final.

2025-10-30T09:34:49.393554+00:00 IST

Cricket

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Former cricketers praise Sooryavanshi’s 175 in U19 WC final

The 14-year-old destructive batter hammered the fastest 150 of the tournament to set the Indian team in the driving seat as they look to defend a big total of 411 runs in the title clash.

2026-02-06T12:51:55.516734+00:00 IST

"Definitely": Skipper Suryakumar on possibility of Ishan opening

The Sanju Samson-Ishan Kishan debate could finally be headed towards a solution. While Samson managed an awful 46 runs in five match series against New Zealand before the World Cup, Ishan outbatted him by a country mile in the series, scoring 215 runs in four innings at an average of 53.75 and a strike rate of almost 231 with a 42-ball century and a fifty. During the warm-up game against South Africa, he opened the innings, scoring a 20-ball 53 with two fours and seven sixes, indicating that the debate has seemingly finally shifted in Ishan's favour.

2026-02-06T12:33:06.539986+00:00 IST

Sooryavanshi’s big knock helps IND U19 set mammoth 412-run target

The 14-year-old Sooryavanshi targeted Alex Green in the next over and hit his first boundary. Green got the first breakthrough when he dismissed George for just nine runs in the fourth over of the innings.

2026-02-06T12:01:21.479239+00:00 IST

Tennis

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Canadian Open: Carlos Alcaraz downs Hubert Hurkacz to reach QFs

The Spaniard rallied past Hurkacz 3-6, 7-6(2), 7-6(3) to extend his winning streak to 14 matches.

2023-08-11T07:27:56.363633+00:00 IST

Andy Murray withdraws from Canadian Open due to abdominal issue

"I don't know, this might be my last time playing here as well. So to finish like this feels rubbish," Murray said.

2023-08-11T06:56:06.370447+00:00 IST

Canadian Open: Hurkacz-Pavic oust Koolhof-Skupski

The Polish-Croatian pair fired 14 aces to beat the defending champions Koolhof and Skupski 6-7(2), 7-6(2), 10-5.

2023-08-10T10:52:01.957570+00:00 IST

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Fulmali after winning gold medal in Asian Youth Wrestling

Sani Fulmali, who recently won a gold medal in the Asian Youth Wrestling Championship, credited his wrestling lineage to his grandfather and father, who trained him and his brothers.

2025-11-06T20:05:26.034760+00:00 IST

American Gambits announce FYERS as Title Sponsor

The American Gambits, one of the most innovative and tech-driven franchises in the Global Chess League (GCL), announced FYERS, a technology-first brokerage and investment platform, as their Title Sponsor.

2025-11-06T17:53:53.715335+00:00 IST

India's Bhullar inside Top 10 on opening day of Moutai Singapore

India's Gaganjeet Bhullar made a positive start on the first day of the Moutai Singapore Open, shooting seven birdies and two bogeys to finish on T10 after the opening round here at the Singapore Island Country Club.

2025-11-06T17:35:34.271137+00:00 IST

Football

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Stimac reveals ways he proposed for betterment of India football

Former India men's football team head coach Igor Stimac revealed two solutions he identified that had been discussed before his stint that would lead to the betterment and progress of the sport in the nation.

2025-03-31T07:34:55.660640+00:00 IST

Head coach Khalid Jamil hails hard work of Jamshedpur FC players

Jamshedpur FC head coach Khalid Jamil expressed his delight with the effort of his players in their win over NorthEast United FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong.

2025-03-31T03:57:22.383619+00:00 IST

Jamshedpur FC upset NorthEast United FC 2-0 in Shillong

Jamshedpur FC (JFC) defeated NorthEast United FC (NEUFC) by 2-0 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong to enter the semi-finals of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25. The Red Miners will face League Shield Winners Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the last-four fixture, whereas the Highlanders' run in the campaign rounds off with this result. Jamshedpur FC's five away victories so far this season are the best that they have recorded in any ISL campaign, according to a release from ISL.

2025-03-30T16:45:45.306894+00:00 IST

Hockey

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We are working on our weaknesses, building on our strengths: Kaur

India are gearing up to take on Germany and Great Britain in their last two games of the FIH Pro League 2023-24

2024-06-05T07:51:35.477189+00:00 IST

Golden Warriors ‘A’ wins Hockey Pune Veteran’s Cup

In the final, Golden Warriors 'A' had Amol (3nd) open the scoring, before Khadki Panthers' Khadki levelled terms through Amit Rajput (4th). The match winner was struck by Amol (7th) minute

2024-06-04T13:33:25.907716+00:00 IST

Hockey India inducts RK Roy Hockey Academy as new member

Located in Patna, Bihar, the RK Roy Hockey Academy was established by Abhishek Kumar and Arunima Roy, who share a passion for advancing the sport of hockey in their region. The academy is committed to fostering excellence in hockey across various age groups, providing structured training programs, and creating opportunities for young athletes to develop their skills and compete at higher levels

2024-06-04T08:28:32.876424+00:00 IST

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Dabang Delhi K.C. clash with Puneri Paltan for PKL title

The grand finale of Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) season 12 promises a contest worthy of the occasion as Dabang Delhi K.C. take on Puneri Paltan at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium on Friday. It's a clash that pits consistency against experience, defensive discipline against attacking flair, and two sides who've been the league's standout performers all season, as per a release from PKL.

2025-10-30T08:52:34.529548+00:00 IST

Others

Dabang Delhi K.C. eye their second Pro Kabaddi League title

Dabang Delhi KC have stormed their way into the final of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) season 12, emerging as one of the most consistent and dominant teams of the season. The season 8 champions are now eyeing their second PKL title, after a campaign that showcased their resilience, tactical brilliance, and depth in squad strength, as per a release from Dabang Delhi KC.

2025-10-30T08:26:17.331415+00:00 IST

Cricket

Teen cricketer Ben Austin dies after training accident

In a heartbreaking incident, 17-year-old Australian cricketer Ben Austin lost his life after being struck on the neck while training in the nets at the Ferntree Gully Cricket Club in Melbourne.

2025-10-30T07:53:39.338028+00:00 IST

Cricket

"Every sports league in the world has one significant thing in common, they have best players playing in those leagues": Todd Greenberg on franchise threat

"There's no secret that every sports league in the world has one significant thing in common, they have the best players playing in those leagues. And so the moment we take for granted that our Australian players will play in our leagues or play for their teams is at our peril," he added.

2025-10-30T07:25:50.045243+00:00 IST

Cricket

“We're a different side from then": Nat Sciver-Brunt

England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt believes her side is in much better shape than it was earlier this year, when she took over as captain and Charlotte Edwards was named coach.

2025-10-30T05:13:00.207356+00:00 IST

Cricket

"Getting better, every passing day": Shreyas Iyer provides update

India's star batter Shreyas Iyer has given an update on his recovery after sustaining an injury to his lower rib cage while taking a catch during the third ODI against Australia in Sydney.

2025-10-30T04:39:16.275407+00:00 IST

Football

Bengaluru FC gear up for Mohameddan Sporting test

The second match of the day will see former champions Bengaluru FC take on Mohammedan Sporting at the PJN Stadium. For the former, however, it is a matter of getting the result against the side that was a rather difficult opponent for them last season. Bengaluru only lost thrice at home in 2024-25, with Mohammedan being one of the teams that won at the Kanteerava

2025-10-30T03:22:19.403476+00:00 IST

Football

Rajasthan United FC to open their campaign against Blasters

Rajasthan United FC take on Kerala Blasters FC on Thursday in the AIFF Super Cup 2025-26 in Goa, as per the official website of the All India Football Federation (AIFF).

2025-10-30T03:21:24.727859+00:00 IST

Football

FC Goa see off Inter Kashi’s challenge to seal semi-final berth

Reigning champions FC Goa stormed into the semi-finals of the AIFF Super Cup 2025-26 with a commanding 3-0 victory over Inter Kashi in a Group B match at the PJN Stadium in Fatorda, on Wednesday, as per the official website of the All India Football Federation (AIFF).

2025-10-30T03:20:42.142570+00:00 IST

Football

Indian women’s football team loses to Nepal in exhibition match

The Indian women's team played an exhibition match with Nepal at a packed Paljor Stadium in Gangtok on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. The match ended 1-1 before Nepal emerged 3-0 winners in the penalty shootout

2025-10-30T03:01:41.648281+00:00 IST

Football

Jamshedpur leave it late to share points with NorthEast United

Jamshedpur FC fought back from two goals down to earn a thrilling 2-2 draw against NorthEast United FC in their second AIFF Super Cup 2025-26 Group B encounter at the GMC Stadium, on Wednesday, as per the official website of the All India Football Federation (AIFF).

2025-10-30T02:52:08.852326+00:00 IST

Cricket

"Right up there" SA captain Wolvaardt ranks her memorable 169;

South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt described her flamboyant 169 as "unreal", a performance that came straight out of a kid's dream to score a ton in the showpiece tournament following their Women's World Cup semi-final 125-run win over England at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium.

2025-10-29T20:28:56.042125+00:00 IST

Cricket

England captain Sciver-Brunt "hugely disappointed" after SF exit

England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt was "hugely disappointed" after their heartbreaking defeat in the Women's World Cup semi-final against South Africa, and admitted that her side wasn't at its best when it needed to be at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.

2025-10-29T17:57:50.159329+00:00 IST

Cricket

Clinical Afghanistan seal 53-run win over Zimbabwe in 1st T20I

With this win, Afghanistan are 1-0 up in the three-match series. Chasing a 181-run target set by Afghanistan largely due to contributions of Zadran (52 in 33 balls, with six fours and a six), Zimbabwe was never really a threat with Mujeeb (4/20) and Omarzai (3/29) dominating the hosts.

2025-10-29T17:33:28.435001+00:00 IST