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FIH Hockey WC Qualifiers: Kaur hat-trick powers India to 4–1 win

India's speed was on full display in the first quarter as they put immense pressure on their opponents with quick breakaways, despite a high press from the Welsh team. The hosts took the lead as early as the seventh minute when Salima Tete orchestrated a move down the right flank before Sakshi Rana unleashed a powerful reverse hit from the edge of the circle to give India the advantage.

2026-03-11T17:25:01.071292+00:00 IST

“It feels great…”: Suryakumar Yadav on winning back-to-back WC

India topped Group A with an unbeaten record, though they suffered a setback in the Super Eight stage, losing to South Africa by 76 runs. The Men in Blue bounced back in style, defeating West Indies in a virtual quarter-final, England in the semi-final, and ultimately New Zealand in the final.

2026-03-11T17:23:43.077809+00:00 IST

Iran cannot participate in 2026 FIFA World Cup: Minister

The current round of conflict between Israel and the United States on one side and Iran on the other started on February 28. The West Asia conflict has caused disruption in global energy supply chains

2026-03-11T16:43:26.507538+00:00 IST

Shat Mishra gets off to flying start at 2026 IGPL Chandigarh

Shat Mishra, who turned professional only in 2025, got his 2026 campaign off to a flying start with a leading 6-under 66 in the first round of the 2026 IGPL Invitational Chandigarh, according to a release.

2026-03-11T16:42:04.691113+00:00 IST

Ethics Officer clears Dhoni of conflict of interest allegations

Dhoni now plays for the Chennai Super Kings franchise in the IPL and has led the side to the title five times.

2026-03-11T15:54:19.805052+00:00 IST

IPL 2026: Gujarat Titans name Vijay Dahiya as Assistant Coach

His appointment follows the recent addition of former Australia batting legend Matthew Hayden as Batting Coach, further bolstering the Titans' coaching group ahead of the upcoming IPL season.

2026-03-11T15:51:42.355743+00:00 IST

Hockey India congratulates Nikki Pradhan on 200 intl caps

Indian Women's Hockey Team defender Nikki Pradhan achieved a remarkable milestone by completing 200 International Caps during the team's match against Wales in the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 Hyderabad on Wednesday at the G. M. C. Balayogi Hockey Ground (Gachibowli Hockey Complex), according to a release.

2026-03-11T15:11:21.759121+00:00 IST

Cricket

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Pathan feels CSK will be at advantage against RR due to Samson

Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) season 2026, in one of the biggest trades in the tournament's history, Samson was traded from RR to CSK and will don the yellow colours at the price of Rs 18 crores. In turn, Sam Curran and seasoned all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja were traded to the inaugural champions. While Jadeja's price will go down from Rs 18 crores (at CSK) to Rs 14 crores, Curran will continue receiving his existing fee of Rs 2.4 crores.

2026-03-12T09:43:22.170528+00:00 IST

Javon Searles suspended under Anti-Corruption Code

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has charged team officials Chitranjan Rathod and Trevon Griffith, along with West Indian player Javon Searles,

2026-03-12T07:44:56.305677+00:00 IST

"Always exciting to see IPL begin": Harbhajan before 2026 season

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) enter the new season as defending champions, having defeated Punjab Kings by six runs in the 2025 edition's summit clash held in Ahmedabad.

2026-03-12T07:29:34.566235+00:00 IST

Tennis

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Adkar and Raina set up all-Indian singles final

India's Vaishnavi Adkar and Ankita Raina set up an all-Indian singles final at the ITF W35 Kalaburagi after winning their respective semifinals on Saturday, before later joining forces to capture the women's doubles title.

2026-03-07T13:33:29.049252+00:00 IST

Bopanna academy marks 10 years with launch MOS Program

The academy is proud to announce the launch of the Motilal Oswal Foundation Advantage Program, a landmark partnership aimed at supporting India's next wave of elite tennis players.

2026-03-07T10:28:39.497928+00:00 IST

ITF W35: Adkar, Raina storm into singles semifinals

Third seed Vaishnavi Adkar and eighth seed Ankita Raina continued their impressive run at the ITF W35 Kalaburagi, advancing to the semifinals in both the singles and doubles events after commanding performances on Friday.

2026-03-06T14:23:40.432616+00:00 IST

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IOA urges States and UTs to plant 2036 trees to mark Olympic Day

In a communication issued by the IOA President, PT Usha, the initiative aims to highlight the Olympic Movement's commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility, while encouraging communities across the country to celebrate Olympic Day through meaningful environmental action.

2026-03-12T09:01:35.119964+00:00 IST

India delivers strong performance in Para Athletics Grand Prix

Indian athletes delivered an impressive performance on the opening day of the New Delhi 2026 World Para Athletics Grand Prix, securing gold medals and podium finishes across several track and field events

2026-03-11T18:15:11.079382+00:00 IST

Krishna Nagar claims double gold in Para Badminton C'ship

Paralympic champion Krishna Nagar delivered a dominant performance to clinch two gold medals at the 7th Senior National Para Badminton Championship 2026 held in Hyderabad, reaffirming his supremacy in the SH6 category.

2026-03-10T17:05:36.399882+00:00 IST

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ISL: Punjab FC look for consecutive victories as they face NEUFC

In their last fixture, Punjab FC secured a comfortable 2-0 victory against Bengaluru FC, while NorthEast United held Mumbai City FC to a 1-1 draw in their last fixture in Mumbai, as per a press release.

2026-03-08T14:41:21.312741+00:00 IST

"We'll fight until very end": Amelia Valverde

India's hopes of making it to the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 quarter-finals are very much alive despite defeats against Vietnam (1-2) and Japan (0-11) in Perth.

2026-03-08T14:32:05.043404+00:00 IST

AIFF condoles death of Syed Habibul Hasan Hameed

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) condoles the death of former India forward Syed Habibul Hasan Hameed, who passed away on Friday.

2026-03-08T13:19:08.337494+00:00 IST

Hockey

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Austria arrive in Hyderabad for FIH World Cup 2026 Qualifiers

The Austrian women's hockey team touched down in Hyderabad ahead of the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers, Hyderabad, Telangana, as per a release from Hockey India.

2026-03-05T07:17:07.451647+00:00 IST

Italy Women’s arrives in Hyderabad for FIH World Cup Qualifiers

The Italian women's national hockey team arrived in Hyderabad for the upcoming FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers.

2026-03-04T12:16:07.891328+00:00 IST

Baljeet Kaur backs India’s young and speedy squad

As the Indian Women's Hockey Team gears up for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers, Hyderabad, Telangana, 24-year-old midfielder Baljeet Kaur is among the players eager to make an impact and help India secure qualification for the World Cup.

2026-03-04T09:19:35.070177+00:00 IST

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World Boxing Futures Cup: Priyansh, Ambekar and Sahil wins

The Indian Youth boxing team continued its campaign at the World Boxing Futures Cup 2026 in Bangkok with strong performances from the men's contingent on the fourth day of competition, according to a release.

2026-03-11T15:00:53.716153+00:00 IST

Cricket

BCCI announces schedule for first phase of IPL 2026

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) today announced the schedule for the first phase of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, to be played from March 28 to April 12, 2026, according to a release.

2026-03-11T13:56:26.750917+00:00 IST

Cricket

Anil Kumble names MI and CSK as IPL’s “greatest” teams

Former Indian cricketer Anil Kumble said that the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises Mumbai Indians (MI) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are almost equal when it comes to being the "greatest team in IPL" history.

2026-03-11T12:48:18.583122+00:00 IST

Cricket

Nahid Rana’s fifer helps Bangladesh beat Pakistan by 8 wickets

Chasing a modest target of 115 runs, the Bangla Tigers achieved that in 15.1 overs with the opener batter Tanzid Hasan Tamim playing an unbeaten knock of 67 runs off just 42 balls. He hit seven fours and five sixes in his impressive knock.

2026-03-11T12:34:32.075422+00:00 IST

Cricket

“Proud moment for all of us”: Amruta Fadnavis

Suryakumar was India's third-highest run-getter in the T20 World Cup. The right-handed batter amassed 242 runs in nine matches at an average of 30.25. The Indian skipper notched up one half-century.

2026-03-11T12:01:54.323724+00:00 IST

Cricket

Pink-ball Test still in plans for 2029-30 Ashes: Todd Greenberg

Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg has stated that the board still intends to include a pink-ball Test in the 2029-30 men's Ashes series, despite recent reports suggesting a day-night match had already been ruled out, as per ESPNcricinfo.

2026-03-11T11:46:41.243394+00:00 IST

Cricket

Bangladesh seamer Nahid Rana’s fifer restricts Pakistan to 114

The opening duo added 41 runs before Nahid Rana got rid of Farhan in the 10th over. The highest run-scorer of the recently concluded T20 World Cup, Farhan, made 27 runs off 38 balls with the help of four boundaries in his maiden ODI match.

2026-03-11T11:34:26.626598+00:00 IST

Cricket

ICC unveils final prize money distribution for teams after T20 WC

After the successful conclusion of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed the final allocation of the tournament's USD 11.25 million players' prize money pool, following the record-breaking increase in ICC prize money introduced in 2024, as per the ICC website.

2026-03-11T10:56:14.458412+00:00 IST

Others

Naveen Puligilla, Musa Sherif set for WRC Safari Rally 2026

The pair made history in 2025 by becoming the first Indian duo to score a podium finish in any WRC class when they finished second in WRC3 at Rally Saudi Arabia.

2026-03-11T10:48:58.693486+00:00 IST

Others

GPKL starts nationwide player scouting for season 2

Following the announcement of a structured player draft framework, preparations for Season 2 of the Global Pravasi Kabaddi League (GPKL) have gathered momentum with the scouting of players now underway across key kabaddi centres in India.

2026-03-11T10:22:49.921317+00:00 IST

Cricket

Sanju Samson reflects on dream T20 World Cup campaign

The wicketkeeper-batter was adjudged Player of the Tournament for his consistent performance, where he amassed 321 runs in five innings at an average of 80.25 and a strike rate of 199.37, hitting 27 fours and 24 sixes and ended as the third-highest run-getter in the T20 WC.

2026-03-11T09:06:09.299292+00:00 IST

Cricket

Abhishek stays at top in ICC T20I rankings after WC final heroics

The latest ICC T20I rankings were updated after Suryakumar Yadav's side cruised to a 96-run triumph over New Zealand in the final in Ahmedabad on March 8. With the win, India clinched back-to-back titles and became the first team to win three Men's T20 World Cup trophies since the tournament's inception.

2026-03-11T08:42:19.693746+00:00 IST

Cricket

Suryakumar eyes Olympic gold after India’s T20 World Cup win

The Men in Blue beat New Zealand by 96 runs on Sunday to successfully defend their T20 World Cup title. The victory made India the first team to win the T20 World Cup on home soil, the first to win consecutive titles after their 2024 win, and the first to lift the trophy three times (2007, 2024, and 2026).

2026-03-11T07:36:29.757563+00:00 IST

Others

Gujarat Giants appoint Randhir as head coach in upcoming PKL

Known as the "Chanakya of Kabaddi," Sehrawat is one of the most experienced coaches in the league, having been associated with the PKL since its launch in 2014.

2026-03-11T07:04:25.234341+00:00 IST