Sports

Varun Aaron urges calm after India’s loss in Perth

Former India fast bowler Varun Aaron has urged the Indian team not to hit the panic button after their seven-wicket defeat against Australia in the opening ODI of the three-match series at Perth on Sunday.

2025-10-19T14:28:05.068046+00:00 IST

Australian GP: Flawless Fernandez claims debut win

Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) came through from P10 on the grid to finish second, 1.4s away from Fernandez, while Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) passed Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) late on to climb onto the podium despite having a double Long Lap penalty, as per a press release.

2025-10-19T13:43:51.620512+00:00 IST

Heather Knight celebrates 300th international with a century

England veteran all-rounder Heather Knight marked her 300th international appearance in style, smashing a brilliant century against hosts India in the ICC Women's World Cup group-stage clash at the Holkar Cricket Stadium on Sunday.

2025-10-19T13:28:14.331628+00:00 IST

Marsh admits weather role in Australia's convincing win over IND

Stand-in captain Mitchell Marsh acknowledged that the weather played its part in Australia's seven-wicket win (DLS method) against India during the rain-curtailed series opener in Perth at the Optus Stadium.

2025-10-19T13:13:49.366628+00:00 IST

"Never easy when you lose three wickets in powerplay": Gill

The return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (Ro-Ko) fell flat, and frequent rain-breaks dampened the excitement, reducing the amount of action as Aussie stand-in skipper Mitchell Marsh top-scored with 46* in Australia's successful run-chase of 131 runs well before 26 overs at Perth on Sunday.

2025-10-19T13:11:25.352865+00:00 IST

Captain Gill joins unwanted list following loss to Australia

Gill-led Team India lost by seven wickets in the rain-curtailed 26-overs-per-side first ODI at Perth on Sunday. The return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli fell flat as both batters departed in single digits, with the latter falling for an eight-ball duck. While India fought to score 136/9 in 26 overs, it was never enough to defend against the Mitchell Marsh-led Australian side, who now hold a 1-0 lead in the series.

2025-10-19T13:09:43.312525+00:00 IST

India shines at 2025 Asian Rowing Championships

India concluded the Championships with an impressive 10 medals, 3 gold, 5 silver, 2 bronze.

2025-10-19T12:57:37.585002+00:00 IST

Cricket

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Sam Curran aims to be 'top quality all-rounder' for in T20

After the Three Lions collapsed to 60-6 in the dead-rubber third T20I, it was Curran's fighting 58 in 48 balls, with six fours and a six, pushed England to 128/9 and the target of 129 runs proved to be 12 runs too many for Sri Lanka, who were choked by spin duo of Jacob Bethell (4/11) and Wil Jacks (3/14) in their own backyard, bundled out for just 116 runs in 19.3 overs.

2026-02-04T08:28:48.695000+00:00 IST

Viral Virat Kohli look-alike plays batter's younger version

Apollo Tyres, the team's lead sponsor, unveiled a film for their campaign 'Har Safar Mein Dum Hai', featuring Sachin Tendulkar alongside Team India cricketers Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill and Arshdeep Singh in Indian colours. In the campaign, the journey of some of these aforementioned cricketing stars from being children to donning the Indian shirt was shown. Garvit also found space in it, riding a scooter with a person portrayed as his father, carrying a cricket kit on his shoulders.

2026-02-04T08:17:08.080115+00:00 IST

Mithali feels uncapped Indians needed to do more for GG

After being reduced to 59/4 on being put to bat first by DC, GG pulled off a remarkable fight-back courtesy some fireworks from Georgia Wareham and a fighting half-century by Beth Mooney to take the side to 168/7, but their bowling, which had been looked superb for the past three games and had produced some close finishes, left too much to be desired. With this, a title clash between DC and the 2024 champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), is set, with DC aiming for the first-ever WPL title and RCB aiming for a WPL-IPL double.

2026-02-04T08:11:36.956896+00:00 IST

Tennis

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Wimbledon: Bopanna-Ebden advance to quarterfinal in men's doubles

They beat David Pel of the Netherlands and USA's Reese Stalder in their Round of 16 match.

2023-07-12T04:08:37.116329+00:00 IST

Wimbledon: Elina Svitolina stuns World No.1 Iga Swiatek

It took two hours and 50 minutes for Svitolina to wrap up a 7-5, 6-7(5), 6-2 triumph against the World No.1.

2023-07-11T16:58:43.853842+00:00 IST

Wimbledon: Vondrousova holds off Jessica Pegula to reach SFs

Vondrousova won the last five games to defeat No.4 seed Pegula 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 in a rousing match on Court No.1.

2023-07-11T16:38:46.303987+00:00 IST

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High-level display of horsemanship by both teams: Naveen Jindal

Businessman and Polo patron Naveen Jindal hailed India's thrilling 10-9 win over Argentina in the International Polo Cup 2025, calling it a "wonderful game" that showcased exceptional skill and teamwork from both sides.

2025-10-25T21:08:22.078041+00:00 IST

Patna Pirates to face Jaipur Pink Panthers in Eliminator 1

Three-time Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) champions Patna Pirates made it six wins in six games, eliminating U Mumba after a 40-31 win at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium in Delhi in Play-in 2 on Saturday.

2025-10-25T20:27:34.019344+00:00 IST

Bhullar advances to solo 7th in International Series Philippines

Thailand's Sarit (69), a two-time International Series winner, had started the day four shots ahead of Tabuena and Kazuki Higa, but he was caught up on the moving day by the fast-charging Zheng, and Tabuena, who made two eagles and three birdies for a flawless 65.

2025-10-25T19:40:16.168513+00:00 IST

Football

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ISL: Chennaiyin FC travel to Bengaluru for final away game

Chennaiyin FC will be on the road for the final time this regular season when they take on Bengaluru FC at Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Tuesday.

2025-02-23T15:15:37.071134+00:00 IST

East Bengal FC ease past Punjab FC to record back-to-back wins

East Bengal FC (EBFC) maintained their newfound form with a 3-1 thumping over Punjab FC (PFC) at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season on Saturday, as per the official website of ISL.

2025-02-22T17:53:15.042612+00:00 IST

ISL: FC Goa defeat Kerala Blasters 2-0

FC Goa defeated Kerala Blasters FC 2-0 in the Indian Super League (ISL) on Saturday at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa.

2025-02-22T17:24:44.259633+00:00 IST

Hockey

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Honoured to be nominated for Upcoming Player of the Year: Deepika

The 21-year-old has been nominated for the prestigious Hockey India Asunta Lakra Award for Upcoming Player of the Year

2024-03-29T09:47:35.566773+00:00 IST

KI Sub-Jr Women's HL: SAI Shakti, HAR Hockey register wins

Day 1 of the 2nd Khelo India Sub Junior Women's Hockey League - Finals witnessed SAI Shakti Team, HAR Hockey Academy, SAI Bal Team and Pritam Siwach Hockey Academy win their respective matches at the Padma Shri Mohammad Shahid Synthetic Hockey Stadium in Lucknow

2024-03-28T15:17:24.570847+00:00 IST

Herman Kruis conducts Coaching Workshop on modern techniques

The focus of the meeting was on enhancing grassroots development and charting out a comprehensive strategy for the advancement of hockey in India

2024-03-28T12:39:07.581661+00:00 IST

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Cricket

Heather Knight marks 300th international appearance

Knight has been one of the most consistent and dependable performers in women's cricket over the years, excelling both with the bat and ball. Her calm presence and ability to deliver under pressure have been key assets for England's team.

2025-10-19T12:05:04.006563+00:00 IST

Cricket

AUS ends IND's unbeaten run in ODI in 2025 with 7-wicket win

This is India's first defeat in ODIs in 2025, and their run of eight successive wins has come to an end with this.

2025-10-19T11:33:27.371605+00:00 IST

Others

BWF World Junior C'ships: Tanvi Sharma settles for silver medal

In the final, Tanvi went down 7-15, 12-15 against Anyapat as India's campaign on home turf ended with an individual silver and a team bronze. Tanvi is the fifth Indian to bag a silver medal in the competition after Aparna Popat (1996), Saina Nehwal (2006), Siril Verma (2015) and Sankar Muthuswamy (2022) achieved that feat in the past, as per a press release from the Badminton Federation of India (BFI).

2025-10-19T11:28:58.330450+00:00 IST

Others

Peter Wilson honours bet, shaves head after Sandhu's bronze

Wilson, one of the most respected figures in global shotgun shooting, had pledged before the tournament that he would shave his head if any of his trainees returned home with a medal. Zoravar's bronze medal ensured the coach had to follow through with his vow, marking a unique celebration of the achievement.

2025-10-19T11:20:16.039548+00:00 IST

Cricket

Shreyas Iyer's struggle against Hazlewood continues

India vice-captain Shreyas Iyer continued to toil against the short ball ploy and Australia mainstay Josh Hazlewood in the first ODI at the Optus Stadium in Perth on Sunday. While Shreyas danced to the whims of the bowlers, Australia's stand-in captain Mitchell Marsh became the eighth Australian to notch 100-plus sixes in ODIs.

2025-10-19T10:51:03.525028+00:00 IST

Others

“Will see a more aggressive Telugu Titans”, says Krishan Kumar

This is the first time since PKL 4 in 2016 that the Titans have qualified for the playoffs. It's also head coach Krishan Kumar Hooda's second year with the team.

2025-10-19T10:45:44.825416+00:00 IST

Football

Messi mania: Argentine superstar wins 1st MLS Golden Boot

Messi outclassed Nashville SC's Sam Surridge and LAFC's Denis Bouanga, who each scored 24 goals to secure his first MLS Golden Boot, after missing out last year to Christian Benteke by three goals, as per Goal.com.

2025-10-19T10:42:40.183584+00:00 IST

Cricket

Rahul continues fine run against Aus after top-scoring at Perth

Since the start of 2023, KL has had a fine record against Australia in ODIs, scoring 495 runs in 10 matches and innings at an average of 82.50 and a strike rate of over 86, with five fifties and a best score of 97*.

2025-10-19T10:38:49.587050+00:00 IST

Cricket

Rahul, Axar, Nitish take India to 136/9 against Australia

While an underwhelming show by top-order, Rohit Sharma (8), Shubman Gill (10), Virat Kohli (0) and Shreyas Iyer (11) put India in trouble at 45/4, it was KL (38 in 31 balls, with two fours and two sixes) and Axar's (31 in 38 balls, with three fours) 39-run stand that provided some stability. It was some late blitz from Nitish (19* in 11 balls, with two sixes) that took India past 130-run mark.

2025-10-19T09:26:22.970194+00:00 IST

Cricket

Women's World Cup: England win toss, opt to bat against India

England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt won the toss and opted to bat against India in the high-stakes Women's World Cup group-stage fixture at Indore's Holkar Cricket Stadium on Sunday.

2025-10-19T09:17:55.372287+00:00 IST

Cricket

Labuschagne opens up on "trying to ne too perfect"

Labuschagne, who was dropped from the ODI series against India initially, was added back in the squad after injury to all-rounder Cameron Green. After months of failures in Tests, where his final century came in 2023, which also included a poor outing as an opener during the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa, Labuschagne did not feature in the Test tour of the West Indies despite being a part of the team.

2025-10-19T09:07:37.217704+00:00 IST

Cricket

Virat Kohli reveals break after Test retirement was 'Beautiful'

India's star batter Virat Kohli reveals his break after retiring from Test cricket earlier this year was wonderful, allowing him to spend quality time with his family.

2025-10-19T08:30:23.266363+00:00 IST

Others

J-K: Weightlifting Championship held in Srinagar

The Department of Youth Services and Sports, Jammu and Kashmir, organised a state-level Weightlifting Championship at the iconic Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar.

2025-10-19T07:51:02.776590+00:00 IST

Cricket

"Stuck to my process": Rishad after historic 6-fer for Bangladesh

Hossain delivered a historic performance, registering the best bowling figures by a Bangladeshi spinner, and the third-best overall by a bowler from the country, helping his team secure a 74-run victory over West Indies in the first ODI at Mirpur on Saturday.

2025-10-19T07:43:02.516727+00:00 IST