Sports

Australia Women score easy win against India

Australia Women secured a commanding five-wicket win over India Women in the second ODI of the ongoing three-match series at the Bellerive Oval on Friday.

2026-02-27T11:42:26.577274+00:00 IST

"We again made same mistakes": Harmanpreet Kaur

Reflection on the reasons for the defeat after the match, the Indian skipper said, "Definitely we didn't bat well today because as a group we decided that let's bat first and put a 300-plus total on the board because today's pitch was far better than the previous one. But unfortunately, we again made the same mistakes, and we kept losing wickets in between, and I think that's why we were short of lots of runs.

2026-02-27T11:35:15.934190+00:00 IST

Abhishek, Tilak shine as IND’s impact players after win vs ZIM

Team India's dressing room was charged with emotion after a commanding performance, as team official Dr Rizwan Khan lauded the collective effort of Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma as the two "impact players" of the do-or-die match against Zimbabwe in the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup on Thursday.

2026-02-27T10:31:07.315909+00:00 IST

LegaXy launches sports academy to boost school-level sports

Designed to work closely with schools, the academy offers structured in-school, after-school, and high-performance training programmes that prioritise fundamentals, fitness, and mindset development, while ensuring children remain fully engaged with their academic education.

2026-02-27T10:05:22.500602+00:00 IST

Auqib Nabi bags his 7th fifer of Ranji Trophy 26

Jammu and Kashmir speedster Auqib Nabi continues to knock on the Indian selectors' doors after he dismantled Karnataka batting line-up with his five wicket hual in the ongoing Ranji Trophy final on Friday. Following his heroic performance, Nabi bags his 7th fifer to reach 60 wickets for the season.

2026-02-27T09:23:45.717165+00:00 IST

Ganguly calls for Auqib Nabi to be picked for Indian team

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly heaped praises on Jammu and Kashmir speedster Auqib Nabi after he dismantled Karnataka's batting line-up with his five wicket hual in the ongoing Ranji Trophy final on Friday at the KSCA Hubli Cricket Ground, in Hubli.

2026-02-27T08:44:30.668982+00:00 IST

IIS’ India knockout nights get a roaring response in Chandigarh

The Centre Lawn at CGC University, Mohali, transformed into a buzzing boxing arena on Thursday as the opening night of India Knockout Nights delivered high-octane action in front of a packed crowd, with nearly 3000 spectators in attendance.

2026-02-27T08:10:10.219025+00:00 IST

Cricket

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After T20WC win, Hardik aims for 10 ICC titles in 10 years

Hardik Pandya has set a target for the future, saying he hopes to win 10 more ICC titles over the next decade following India's triumph in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

2026-03-08T18:27:58.489570+00:00 IST

"Before the tournament, I was trying too hard....": Bumrah

Besides top-order exploits by Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan, a four-wicket haul by Jasprit Bumrah and three-fer by all-rounder Axar Patel put Kiwis under Team India's vice grip, securing a 96-run win to secure the third T20 World Cup title at Ahmedabad, exorcising the ghosts of 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup final loss against Australia at the same venue under captaincy of Rohit Sharma.

2026-03-08T18:26:18.511170+00:00 IST

"Captain and coach had faith in me": Abhishek after T20WC truimph

"The one thing was very clear, I wanted to share before as well, but today is the best day. The captain and coach had faith in me. Even I was doubting myself. I had never experienced this before; it was a tough tournament. I was just doing my process, trying to take it one game after another, but it wasn't easy. But I love this team because the way they backed me," Abhishek said.

2026-03-08T18:14:51.245926+00:00 IST

Tennis

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India’s rising talent Dhakshineswar Suresh awarded wild card

Emerging Indian tennis talent, Dhakshineswar Suresh, has been named as a wild card entrant for the singles main draw for Bengaluru Open's landmark 10th edition, scheduled to be held from January 5-11, 2026, at the S M Krishna Tennis Stadium, Bengaluru

2025-12-25T16:24:40.254153+00:00 IST

India's D Suresh takes Aussie Mavericks Kites to WTL 2025 title

World Tennis League saw an enthralling four days of tennis in Bengaluru that with the Aussie Mavericks Kites taking the WTL 2025 title at the SM Krishna Stadium on Saturday putting up the 'The Greatest Show on Court!'. It was fitting that India's Dhakshineswar Suresh, one of the highlights of the tournament, sealed the deal for his team with another unreturnable serve

2025-12-21T12:49:53.365408+00:00 IST

Thailand Tennis Masters to serve up action in February 2026

The Thailand Tennis Masters will be held in February 2026, the Lawn Tennis Association of Thailand (LTAT) announced. The tournament will be held at the National Tennis Development Centre in Muang Thong Thani, Nonthaburi.

2025-12-19T15:50:24.659973+00:00 IST

Others

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Himachal Pradesh’s snow warriors shine across 5 editions of KIWG

The Gulmarg leg of the KIWG 2026 is being held from February 23-26, with India's top skiers, including Winter Olympians, participating in the event. The Leh leg of the Khelo India Winter Games concluded in January this year.

2026-02-23T13:53:45.528745+00:00 IST

Jindal Polo Estate Cup set to ignite in Noida from February 24

The Jindal Polo Spring Season gathers momentum with the much-anticipated Jindal Polo Estate Cup (4 Goals), scheduled to take place from February 24 to March 1 at the Jindal Polo Estate, Noida.

2026-02-23T12:17:32.232208+00:00 IST

72nd Senior Nationals Men’s Kabaddi Championship in Vadodara

The 72nd Senior Nationals Men's Kabaddi Championship 2026 is all set to take place at the Sama Indoor Complex, Vadodara, from February 24 to 27, according to a release.

2026-02-23T12:16:29.042968+00:00 IST

Football

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India book SAFF U19 Championship final date with Bangladesh

The Indian U17 women's team defeated Bhutan 8-0 In their last round-robin fixture of the SAFF U19 Women's Championship 2026, at the Pokhara Rangasala Stadium on Wednesday.

2026-02-04T11:45:50.963832+00:00 IST

Carabao Cup: Arsenal beat Chelsea to seal final spot

This victory ended Arsenal's four-game losing streak in semi-finals under Mikel Arteta. They will face either Pep Guardiola's Manchester City or Newcastle United in the finals held next month at the iconic Wembley Stadium.

2026-02-04T09:04:31.974714+00:00 IST

SAFF U19 Women's Championship 2026: India to clash with Bhutan

With three points from their opening-day victory over Nepal, the Young Tigresses were still in second place after losing 0-2 to Bangladesh on Monday. India must make a variety of combinations and permutations to secure their spot in the final.

2026-02-03T14:42:48.847492+00:00 IST

Hockey

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HIL: Shrachi Bengal Tigers beat SG Pipers 3-3 (4-3 SO)

Shrachi Bengal Tigers held their nerve in a dramatic Women's Hockey India League 2025-26 encounter to edge past SG Pipers in a shootout after the two sides were locked at 3-3 at the end of regulation time, with Lalremsiami's sudden-death conversion sealing the bonus point after a pulsating contest

2026-01-01T17:27:16.455201+00:00 IST

“It’s kind of fun, but it’s challenging also because...":Sreejesh

"It's kind of fun, but it's challenging also because I'm not really into the worst part of administration because I do have a very good team who is managing that but I try to guide them with the experience which I had as a player," Sreejesh told ANI.

2026-01-01T13:03:46.331606+00:00 IST

World Cup dream, Asian Games highlight of Indian hockey's 2026

From the pursuit of the FIH Men's World Cup to the defence of their Asian Games title in Japan, the upcoming year will be defined by high-priority international fixtures, as per a press release from Hockey India.

2026-01-01T11:22:58.381027+00:00 IST

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Cricket

Jitesh Sharma opens up on his journey

India wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma has opened up about his remarkable journey in Indian cricket in a candid conversation with batting great and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) icon AB de Villiers.

2026-02-27T07:49:21.395193+00:00 IST

Cricket

Yuvraj, Harbhajan, Aakash offer condolences to Rinku Singh

Former Indian cricketers Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh and Aakash Chopra paid their condolences to Rinku Singh on the passing of his father.

2026-02-27T07:34:42.815344+00:00 IST

Cricket

Anil Kumble on India’s bowling depth

Former India Captain Anil Kumble believes India's experimentation over the past 18 months has strengthened their T20 depth, while former South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis highlighted potential tactical vulnerabilities on flat pitches.

2026-02-27T07:24:37.036699+00:00 IST

Others

Chandhok after driving Sebastian Vettel's Red Bull R8

Former Indian Formula 1 driver Karun Chandhok described driving Sebastian Vettel's Red Bull R8 at the Buddh International Circuit on Thursday as an unforgettable experience, calling it a "very special day."

2026-02-27T06:58:09.489213+00:00 IST

Cricket

Manjrekar lauds India's opening pair of Abhishek-Sanju

Indian opener before this Zimbabwe clash have faced trouble while facing offspinners in the power-play. In six fixtures so far in the ongoing T20 WC, offspinners have the better of Indian openers four times inside the power-play.

2026-02-27T06:21:12.069005+00:00 IST

Football

IFL 2025-26 kicks off with a double header on opening day

The Indian Football League (IFL), the country's second-tier men's professional competition, returns on Friday, marking the beginning of a new chapter in India's football pyramid. Formerly known as the I-League, the rebranded competition kicks off with a double-header.

2026-02-27T05:30:31.835437+00:00 IST

Cricket

Sanju Samson speaks on his opening combination with Abhishek

India wicketkeeper/batter Sanju Samson, in just his second appearance at the2026 T20 World Cup, admitted he had been giving plenty of advice to his opening partner Abhishek Sharma, as the No. 1-ranked T20I batter made his best contribution of the tournament so far.

2026-02-27T05:20:00.006223+00:00 IST

Cricket

Karthik feels India should continue left-right-hand opening pair

It was the new-look opening pair of Abhishek Sharma (55) and Sanju Samson (24) that did the damage during the early overs, with Ishan Kishan (38), Suryakumar Yadav (33), Hardik Pandya (50*) and Tilak Varma (44*) all getting in on the act as India posted the highest score of the T20 World Cup so far (256/4) and the second biggest in the tournament's history against Zimbabwe on Thursday in Chennai.

2026-02-27T05:09:27.262400+00:00 IST

Cricket

Sophie Molineux ruled out of remaining ODI series against India

Australia's Sophie Molineux has been ruled out of the remaining ODI series against India and the one-off Test at the WACA due to lower back pain.

2026-02-27T04:34:29.612908+00:00 IST

Cricket

Brian Bennett after Zimbabwe's exit from T20 WC

Zimbabwe's 72-run loss to India, following a 107-run loss to West Indies, has sealed their exit from the T20 World Cup, with South Africa qualifying for the semifinal from their group and the shoot-off for the second semifinal spot in Group 1 being between India and West Indies, who will play a virtual knockout match at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on March 1.

2026-02-27T03:55:31.893704+00:00 IST

Cricket

Rinku Singh's father passes away

Indian cricketer Rinku Singh's father, after battling fourth-stage cancer, took his last breath at Yatharth Hospital in Greater Noida on Friday morning.

2026-02-27T03:08:49.300845+00:00 IST

Cricket

"Whatever the team needs, I'm up for it": Tilak on batting at six

India's designated number three batter, who was short of runs despite promising stars, had a questionable strike rate and struggled against spin before this clash, which endangered his place in the side. Having struck at just over 118 in his past five innings, Tilak was an absolute different entity coming down at number six at Chepauk, scoring a 16-ball 44*, with three fours and four sixes and striking at a mind-boggling strike rate of 275.00. This change of pace took many by surprise, considering his struggles on slow, sluggish surfaces in the past few games where he struggled to be at his most fluent.

2026-02-26T20:36:00.086417+00:00 IST

Cricket

A calculated Abhishek fifty at Chennai restores India's WC hopes

Abhishek, by his mighty standards, smashed his slowest T20I fifty in 26 balls, striking three fours and four sixes on his way to the milestone. But it was the way he paced his innings, gave himself some time out there in the middle, and the areas of the ground that he attacked, which made this knock of 55 runs a sign of bigger things to come in this tournament. For three matches, the left-hander could not buy a run. In the fourth against Proteas, he swung out of desperation and hope in a short 12-ball 15. Now at Chennai, Abhishek gave himself a massive confidence booster with a well-calculated assault, which gave him time to both attack, slow down and enjoy his teammates' hitting from the other end.

2026-02-26T20:05:02.048581+00:00 IST

Cricket

“We are work in progress”: Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza

Chasing a daunting target of 257 runs, Zimbabwe managed to make 184/6 in 20 overs with the help of Brian Bennett's unbeaten 97 off 59 balls. Arshdeep Singh took three wickets as Shivam Dube, Varun Chakaravarthy and Axar Patel shared one wicket each among them.

2026-02-26T19:27:02.281713+00:00 IST