Sports

Hylo Open 2025: India shuttler Lakshya Sen beats Popov

India's top-ranked men's shuttler, Lakshya Sen, stormed into the second round of the ongoing Hylo Open 2025 badminton tournament, with a victory over world number seven Christo Popov of France at the Saarlandhalle on Wednesday.

2025-10-29T17:20:02.680580+00:00 IST

Akeal, Shepherd help WI to 14-run win over Bangladesh in 2nd T20I

With his three-wicket haul, Hosein (3/22) overtook legendary Dwayne Bravo (78 scalps) to have second-most wickets for WI in T20Is, with 81 scalps in 83 games at an average of 25.51, including a fifer to his name. Set a modest 150 to chase, WI managed to restrict Bangladesh to 135/8, despite them needing 26 runs in final two overs.

2025-10-29T17:13:19.947278+00:00 IST

Women's World Cup: Shafali "super ready" to bat anywhere vs AUS

India's explosive opener Shafali Verma is "flexible" to bat anywhere the management asks her to in the Women's World Cup semi-final fixture against the defending champions Australia. The 21-year-old revealed the key to India's victory would be to avoid losing early wickets with the bat and maintain good lengths with the ball.

2025-10-29T17:06:57.843465+00:00 IST

Sangram Singh excited to face Tunisian Opponent Hakim Trabelsi

The celebrated Indian athlete will face Tunisian fighter Hakim Trabelsi in what is expected to be a high-intensity and competitive encounter.

2025-10-29T16:49:26.092973+00:00 IST

PKL 12; Puneri Paltan fight off resilient Telugu Titans

Puneri Paltan booked their place in the final of PKL 12 after scripting a magnificent comeback to register a 50-45 victory against Telugu Titans at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium on Wednesday. This will be the third final in four years for the season 10 champions, where they will face Dabang Delhi K.C. on Friday.

2025-10-29T16:40:54.892420+00:00 IST

Wolvaardt, Kapp's help SA secure first-ever Women's WC final spot

Having lost to England in the semifinals of the 2017 and 2022 editions of the 50-over WC, skipper Wolvaardt (169 in 143 balls, with 20 fours and four sixes) and an all-round Kapp (42 and 5/20) helped Proteas reach their first-ever World Cup final and their third successive title clash after finals of the previous two T20 World Cups, which they lost.

2025-10-29T16:39:39.155511+00:00 IST

ILT20: MI Emirates announce Pooran, Pollard as wildcards

MI Emirates have named Nicholas Pooran and Kieron Pollard as their wildcards for the upcoming edition of the ILT20 in the UAE. Pooran and Pollard will reunite after lifting the Caribbean Premier League (Trinbago Knight Riders) and Major League Cricket (MI New York) together earlier this year.

2025-10-29T16:28:55.623399+00:00 IST

Cricket

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Rahane picks India to register T20WC's first score of 300 or more

Team India, unbeaten and unconquered under skipper Suryakumar Yadav and powered by 'SKYball', will be starting their title defence against the USA from Saturday at Mumbai's iconic Wankhede Stadium. Having hit 359 sixes so far and having a second-best top-seven strike rate of 158.21, the expectations of touching the 300-run mark in the tournament's history for the first time ever rest on the Men in Blue. Abhishek Sharma and a red-hot Ishan Kishan's explosive starts could very well help them get to the mark on their day. India's highest T20I total is 297, against Bangladesh at home in 2024.

2026-02-06T11:46:30.027972+00:00 IST

"Losing an important player like Perry..": Mithali hails Mandhana

Following Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) second Women's Premier League (WPL) title win, former Indian captain Mithali Raj praised the franchise for clinching the trophy despite losing star all-rounder Ellyse Perry, crediting skipper Smriti Mandhana for keeping the team focused and composed throughout the season.

2026-02-06T11:39:28.328500+00:00 IST

Siraj likely to replace Harshit Rana in India's T20 WC squad

Rana has been ruled out of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 due to an injury, said sources. Harshit Rana was injured during Team India's T20 WC 2026 warm-up match against South Africa on Wednesday.

2026-02-06T11:24:04.048310+00:00 IST

Tennis

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Canadian Open: Ruud beats Lehecka, reaches third round

Norway's Ruud defeated the 21-year-old Czech 7-6(6), 6-4 in a tale of two sets at Centre Court.

2023-08-09T15:19:19.442369+00:00 IST

Canadian Open: Murray-Venus defeat Cerundolo-Martin in R32

The British-Kiwi duo defeated Argentines Cerundolo and Etcheverry 7-6(5), 6-3 in a battle that lasted for one hour and 29 minutes to set a second-round clash against fourth seeds Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden.

2023-08-09T13:24:27.005852+00:00 IST

Roger Federer turns 42: A snapshot of Swiss great's career

Ever since turning pro in 1998, Federer went on to clinch some of the most memorable wins in the history of the sport and won numerous titles. His 24-year run at the highest level of the sport showcases the consistency and longevity he had.

2023-08-08T02:09:00.077235+00:00 IST

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Harsh Malhotra launches Sansad Khel Mahotsav 2025

The Sansad Khel Mahotsav 2025-East Delhi, a flagship initiative to promote local sporting talent and physical fitness, was inaugurated on Thursday at the East Vinod Nagar Sports Complex, according to an official press release.

2025-11-06T09:49:46.694780+00:00 IST

PAFI announces hosting of 2026 World Championships

In what is a landmark development for the sport of armwrestling, the People's ArmWrestling Federation of India (PAFI) is proud to announce that India will host the upcoming World ArmWrestling Championships next year in October.

2025-11-06T07:07:58.969699+00:00 IST

Manu Bhaker, Swapnil Kusale to spearhead India’s 40-member squad

Paris 2024 medallists Manu Bhaker and Swapnil Kusale will be the highlights for India's 40-member shooting contingent at the ISSF World Championship Rifle/Pistol 2025, which gets underway in Cairo on Thursday

2025-11-05T17:56:51.195073+00:00 IST

Football

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IWL 2024-25: Mousumi Murmu brace helps Sribhumi FC beat Nita FA

A brace from Mousumi Murmu (33', 45+2') set up a comprehensive victory for Sribhumi, which lifted them to third on the table, with 15 points from 11 matches. Sandra Atinga (42') and Bala Devi (52') scored one each for them, while Manisha Naik (34') and Juli Kishan (58') scored for Nita FA. The side from Cuttack, meanwhile, is fifth with 13 points from 11 matches

2025-03-31T13:10:27.313616+00:00 IST

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

Hockey

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Indian women’s hockey team goes down 2-3 against Great Britain

Indian women's hockey team went down 2-3 against Great Britain in their second match of the London leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24 at the Lee Valley Hockey Stadium in London. Navneet Kaur (34') and Sharmila Devi (56') scored the goals for India, while for Great Britain, Charlotte Watson (5' and 7') and Isabelle Petter (57') were on target

2024-06-03T08:03:31.719441+00:00 IST

FIH Pro League: India men's hockey team suffer 3-1 defeat

The Indian men's hockey team suffered a 3-1 loss against Great Britain in the FIH Pro League 2023-24 match in London on Sunday.

2024-06-02T17:43:27.687467+00:00 IST

Indian women’s hockey team goes down 1-3 against Germany

For India, Deepika scored the lone goal, while for Germany, Charlotte Stapenhorst, Sonja Zimmermann and Nike Lorenz were on target

2024-06-02T10:13:09.580518+00:00 IST

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Cricket

"God has sent me here.....": Shafali ahead of women's WC SF

It would be a massive test for Shafali as she prepares to play her first ODI since last October, this time in a high-profile semifinal clash against Australia at the ICC Women's World Cup in Navi Mumbai. The 21-year-old opener does not have a fine record against Australia in ODIs, having made 99 runs in five innings at an average of 19.80, with one half-century. She has massive shoes to fill as Pratika, the India's second-highest run-getter with 308 runs in six innings at an average of 51.33, including a century and fifty, is ruled out due to an ankle injury sustained during the final league stage clash against Bangladesh.

2025-10-29T16:13:45.209882+00:00 IST

Cricket

Sudharsan hails head coach Gambhir for "impeccable" support

India's top-order batter Sai Sudharsan was effusive about head coach Gautam Gambhir for unconditionally backing him during his challenging beginning to his Test journey.

2025-10-29T15:31:06.532886+00:00 IST

Cricket

Aussies await Healy's call as they prepare for semis against Ind

It will be a repeat of the 2017 semifinal as India takes on defending champions Australia in the semifinal of the ICC Women's World Cup at Navi Mumbai in DY Patil Stadium on Thursday. Ahead of the match, Aussie captain Healy is a massive talking point, having missed the final two league stage clashes against England and South Africa due to injury. She is their top run-getter despite missing two matches, with 294 runs in four matches, including two centuries and an instant classic 142 against India being her best score.

2025-10-29T15:30:40.985206+00:00 IST

Cricket

Rishabh Pant is phoenix who rose from ashes: Navjot Singh Sidhu

Former India cricketer and commentator Navjot Singh Sidhu showered praise on Rishabh Pant, calling him "a phoenix that has risen from the ashes" for his remarkable comeback to international cricket after a life-threatening car accident.

2025-10-29T14:53:09.791425+00:00 IST

Tennis

Bengaluru gears up for a blockbuster tennis season

Speaking on the development, Priyank M Kharge, Minister for IT/BT and Rural Development & Panchayat Raj, Government of Karnataka & Vice President, Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association (KSLTA) said, "These are exciting times for tennis in Karnataka. Very few cities have the opportunity to host events of this scale, and it is a special moment for Bengaluru to welcome some of the world's best players. I urge fans to come out, fill the stands, and show their support. It's not every day you get to experience world-class tennis at your doorstep."

2025-10-29T14:31:22.208083+00:00 IST

Others

Khadse highlights role of 'Pune Grand Tour' in advancing tourism

The logo and jersey of the historic 'Bajaj Pune Grand Tour 2026', India's first-ever international UCI 2.2 Stage Cycling Race, were officially unveiled on Wednesday at The Westin Hotel, Pune. The event, jointly organised by the Government of Maharashtra, the Pune District Administration, and the Cycling Federation of India, celebrates the city's cultural, historical, and sporting heritage.

2025-10-29T14:29:35.693736+00:00 IST

Cricket

Captaincy will bring best out of Smith in Ashes: Ravi Shastri

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri outlined the quality of Steve Smith that has always amazed him, and expects the captaincy for the first Ashes Test in Perth to bring the best out of him.

2025-10-29T14:12:01.212551+00:00 IST

Others

AIPA athletes to represent India at Pickleball Championship

The All India Pickleball Association (AIPA) is set to make history as its top collegiate athletes prepare to represent India on the global stage at the inaugural International Collegiate Pickleball Championship in Dallas, Texas.

2025-10-29T14:10:53.115968+00:00 IST

Cricket

CABI unveils Indian team jersey ahead of inaugural Women’s T20 WC

The unveiling of the jersey marked a moment of immense pride as the Indian squad gears up to represent the nation in the world's first-ever Women's T20 World Cup for the Blind. The tournament, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, will be played across New Delhi, Bengaluru, and Colombo from November 11-23, 2025, featuring seven participating countries -- Australia, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and the USA.

2025-10-29T13:56:08.314131+00:00 IST

Cricket

Rajasthan Sports Council forms one-member Committee

A one-member inquiry committee has been constituted to investigate the allegations levelled against Bharatiya Janata Party leader Deendayal Kumawat, the convener of the ad-hoc committee of the Rajasthan Cricket Association, by the members of the ad-hoc committee.

2025-10-29T13:54:42.126033+00:00 IST

Cricket

ICC Women's WC: SA skipper Wolvaardt re-writes record books

Skipper Wolvaardt smashed an epic 169 in just 143 balls, with 20 fours and four sixes, coming at a strike rate of 118.18. It is the third-highest score by a batter in an ICC Women's World Cup knockout game, behind Australian captain Alyssa Healy (170 against England in the ICC Women's WC 2022 final) and Indian star Harmanpreet Kaur (171* against Australia in the semifinals of the 2017 ICC Women's WC).

2025-10-29T13:26:16.691820+00:00 IST

Cricket

"She should embrace this opportunity...": Bishop to Shafali Verma

Shafali will be taking to the field as a replacement for opener Pratika Rawal during the semifinals, marking a major disturbance in India's top order. During the final league-stage match against Bangladesh, Rawal sustained an ankle injury while fielding and was not available to bat. This would be a massive blow to India as Pratika emerged as a more consistent force at the top, emerging as the second-highest run-getter so far in the competition with 308 runs at an average of 51.33, with a century and a fifty each. She, along with Smriti Mandhana, formed a formidable opening pair that was breaking records during the tournament.

2025-10-29T12:50:49.069448+00:00 IST

Cricket

Steve Smith has got five centuries in him: David Warner

Former Australian opener David Warner has advocated for Steve Smith to pile up "five centuries" against England in the Ashes, scheduled to commence on November 21 in Perth.

2025-10-29T12:20:34.376516+00:00 IST

Cricket

Hope replaces Jacks in Pretoria Capitals squad for SA20 season 4

Hope, the West Indies T20I captain, brings leadership, experience, and consistency to the line-up. Will Jacks will be unavailable for the season due to international commitments, with Hope stepping in as his replacement to add depth and stability to the team's batting order, as per the press note from Pretoria Capitals.

2025-10-29T11:58:25.470952+00:00 IST