Sports

India vs Australia 1st ODI reduced to 35 overs

The first ODI between India and Australia is set to resume after almost two hours' hold due to rain delays in Perth on Sunday at the Optus Stadium. The match has been reduced to 35 overs per side. Each bowler can bowl a maximum of 7 overs.

2025-10-19T06:58:53.401675+00:00 IST

Aishwarya Pissay creates history, becomes first Asian woman to co

India's motorsport icon Aishwarya Pissay has made history once again, becoming the first Indian and Asian woman to complete the gruelling Rallye du Maroc, one of the toughest rounds of the FIM World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC), while finishing first in the Women's category and securing a Silver medal in the overall World Rally-Raid 2W Championship for 2025.

2025-10-19T06:27:53.912828+00:00 IST

Virat Kohli on his break and ODI preparation

Indian veteran batter Virat Kohli revealed his preparation for ODI's after playing just one format of the game, stating he's not rested much over the last 15-20 years due to the high number of games played, but the recent break was refreshing as he feels fitter than ever, with mental preparation in place, and now focuses on physical preparation for the game.

2025-10-19T05:21:43.697948+00:00 IST

Virat Kohli dismissed for duck on ODI comeback as India reduced t

Indian veteran batter Virat Kohli's return to international cricket ended in a very disappointing manner, getting out cheaply off speedster Mitchell Starc for a duck against Australia in the first ODI at Perth on Sunday.

2025-10-19T04:43:21.598022+00:00 IST

Rohit Sharma's return to int'l cricket ends in disappointment

Former Indian skipper Rohit Sharma's eagerly awaited return to international cricket was short-lived, as he was dismissed for 8 runs by Josh Hazlewood in the first ODI against Australia in Perth.

2025-10-19T04:16:03.298289+00:00 IST

Hitman becomes fifth Indian to make 500 appearances

Indian batting bigwig Rohit Sharma becomes the fifth player from India to make his 500th international appearance in cricket as India takes on Australia in the first ODI match in Perth.

2025-10-19T03:42:46.854751+00:00 IST

1st ODI: Australia win toss, opts to bowl against India

The highly anticipated series opener against Australia at the Optus Stadium will mark the return of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in ODIs for the first time since lifting the Champions Trophy on March 9 in Dubai.

2025-10-19T03:21:35.907975+00:00 IST

Cricket

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Ex-NZ star feels RCB getting IPL-WPL double would be "special"

A rematch of the WPL 2024 final between Delhi Capitals (DC) and RCB was set when the Red and Blue side outclassed Gujarat Giants in the eliminator on Tuesday. If RCB captures the title once again, it would be their third franchise cricket title and they would complete a first-ever double of a franchise holding both WPL and IPL titles at the same time.

2026-02-04T06:35:51.309131+00:00 IST

"Age is not a criteria": Dhoni on Rohit-Virat playing 2027 WC

Dhoni was speaking at an event, of which a video is on reputed commentator and presenter Jatin Sapru's official YouTube handle. Following their retirements from Test cricket in May last year, there is a lot of scrutiny over Rohit and Virat in every match they play, given the lack of ODIs in a calendar year as years progress and the big gaps between the series they feature in, making it important for them to play domestic cricket to keep their rhythm and match-readiness in check.

2026-02-04T06:16:41.618004+00:00 IST

BCB holds discussion on Bangladesh Cricket Pathway Structure

The meeting reviewed the existing structure of grassroots and age-group cricket, assessed its effectiveness, and identified key areas for improvement. Particular emphasis was placed on the need to revisit the age-group selection process and to conduct a thorough evaluation of current age-verification procedures to ensure transparency and credibility, the statement added.

2026-02-04T05:38:31.961243+00:00 IST

Tennis

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Wimbledon: Alcaraz overcomes Matteo to set up QF clash with Rune

Alcaraz managed to withstand an early onslaught from Matteo, a solid player on grass surfaces. He lost the first set, but once Spaniard found his rhythm, there was no looking back in the three-hour, four-minute match.

2023-07-11T05:07:10.714516+00:00 IST

Wimbledon: Aryna Sabalenka tops Alexandrova

Sabalenka wrapped up a straight set 6-4, 6-0 triumph over No.21 seed Ekaterina Alexandrova on No.1 Court.

2023-07-10T17:08:24.029258+00:00 IST

Wimbledon: Chris Eubanks knocks out Stefanos Tsitsipas

Eubanks defeated the Greek 3-6, 7-6(4), 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 in a match controlled by serves and short, crisp rallies to secure his ninth straight tour-level victory.

2023-07-10T17:07:16.859665+00:00 IST

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Four more wins extend India's fine streak at Asian Youth Games

Leading the charge on Saturday, Lamchemnba displayed sharp reflexes and solid control to defeat his opponent from the Philippines 4-1, marking another confident showing for India. Udham Singh followed with a flawless performance against Thailand, winning his bout with a clean 5-0 verdict, while Anant Deshmukh outclassed his opponent from Tajikistan with another unanimous 5-0 win, showcasing India's technical depth and superior preparation, as per a press release from the Boxing Federation of India (BFI).

2025-10-25T17:15:44.866124+00:00 IST

Aman Raj ends 22-month title drought at IGPL Jaipur

The 30-year-old Aman, who hails from Patna but now lives in Gurgaon, shot a final round of 2-under 68 after 61-61 on the first two days to win by two shots. It was his third win in Jaipur after previous wins in Jaipur in 2018 and 2023, according to the press release from IGPL.

2025-10-25T17:01:56.709612+00:00 IST

PKL: Jaipur Pink Panthers secure win over Haryana Steelers

The defenders stood tall as Aryan Kumar scored a High Five while Deepanshu Khatri got four points for the Pink Panthers, while Nitin Kumar scored seven points. For the Steelers, Neeraj's High Five was the main highlight, as per a press release from PKL.

2025-10-25T16:18:27.753618+00:00 IST

Football

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Punjab FC vs East Bengal FC: Crucial ISL clash as playoff hopes

East Bengal FC are set to play Punjab FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Saturday at 5:00 pm IST, as per an ISL press release.

2025-02-21T16:38:38.079453+00:00 IST

Jamil praises Jamshedpur FC's composure in away win over MSC

Jamshedpur FC (JFC) head coach Khalid Jamil expressed his satisfaction with his team's performance after securing a crucial 2-0 victory over Mohammedan SC (MSC) in Kolkata, keeping their playoff hopes alive in the Indian Super League (ISL).

2025-02-21T04:45:36.631491+00:00 IST

Mohammedan SC assistant coach Mehrajuddin Wadoo disappointed

Mohammedan SC (MSC) assistant coach Mehrajuddin Wadoo expressed his disappointment after his team suffered another home defeat, this time against Jamshedpur FC (JFC) in the Indian Super League (ISL).

2025-02-21T04:28:25.531956+00:00 IST

Hockey

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Grassroots program are very important: HI president Dilip Tirkey

After the successful completion of Phase 1 in December 2023 and Phase 2 in January 2024, both in New Delhi, the Final stage of the 2nd Khelo India Sub Junior Women's Hockey League is all set to take place from Thursday to April 6 at the Padma Shri Mohammad Shahid Synthetic Hockey Stadium in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.

2024-03-28T08:44:59.461231+00:00 IST

Sreejesh, Caram appointed co-chairs of new FIH Athletes Committee

The FIH Athletes Committee serves as a consultative body and makes recommendations to the FIH Executive Board, FIH Committees, Advisory Panels and other bodies. The roles also cover seeking and providing feedback to the FIH on behalf of all athletes, whilst developing and promoting resources and initiatives to athletes in areas such as health and welfare, anti-doping, social media, creating stars to attract new fans, career preparation and management.

2024-03-28T03:43:05.599402+00:00 IST

2nd Khelo India Sub Junior Women's Hockey League to be held

Nine teams have been divided into two Pools. Pool A consists of SAI Shakti Team, Odisha Naval Hockey High-Performance Centre, Khelo India State Excellency Centre, Bilaspur, Bhai Behlo Hockey Academy, Bhagta and Haryana Hockey Academy while SAI BAL team, Pritam Siwach Hockey Academy, Jai Bharat Hockey Academy and Raja Karan Hockey Academy form Pool B.

2024-03-27T09:33:59.201506+00:00 IST

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Football

Chennaiyin FC appoints Clifford Miranda as head coach

Chennaiyin FC have appointed Clifford Miranda as their new head coach. The former FC Goa, Odisha FC, Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Mumbai City FC assistant will make the step up to the head coach position as the Marina Machans look to challenge for the top honours again.

2025-10-19T02:24:34.559228+00:00 IST

Cricket

"India's morale remains high despite consecutive losses": Deepti

India made a superb start to the Women's World Cup by collecting back-to-back victories over Sri Lanka and Pakistan, but defeats against South Africa and Australia have brought India back to the pack as the race for semi-final spots intensifies.

2025-10-19T02:22:56.387623+00:00 IST

Football

Mohun Bagan Super Giant's 22-year wait for IFA Shield ends

Mohammad Rizwan's ODI captaincy is under threat by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after a statement released by the board confirmed it was "yet to finalise a captain" for the upcoming series against South Africa.

2025-10-18T19:37:00.636369+00:00 IST

Cricket

No extra pressure to beat India at home, says Aaron Finch

Speaking ahead of the first ODI, JioStar expert Aaron Finch praised young fast bowler Bartlett, calling him one of the most promising talents in Australian cricket.

2025-10-18T19:33:39.740871+00:00 IST

Others

Satwik-Chirag's Denmark Open run ends after semi-final loss

Indian men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty bowed out of the ongoing Denmark Open 2025 tournament after losing their semi-final clash here on Saturday.

2025-10-18T19:01:30.368764+00:00 IST

Cricket

"They'd be ready from game one": Finch on 'Ro-Ko's return

The first ODI of the three-match series against Australia will start at Perth from Sunday, marking the return of Rohit and Virat in Indian colours for the first time since the ICC Champions Trophy win back in March this year.

2025-10-18T18:25:47.338705+00:00 IST

Cricket

Rohit and Virat have one motto to play in 2027 WC: Madan Lal

Madan Lal, a member of the 1983 World Cup-winning team, believes batting bigwigs Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have just one motto in front of them: to play in the 2027 World Cup.

2025-10-18T18:25:28.251146+00:00 IST

Cricket

Zimbabwe replaces Afghanistan in T20I tri-series in Pakistan

On Saturday, Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) announced its withdrawal from the T20I tri-series following the death of three local cricketers, Kabeer, Sibghatullah, and Haroon, who were among eight people killed in the airstrike in the Urgun district, alleging that it was "carried out by the Pakistani regime".

2025-10-18T18:20:02.233990+00:00 IST

Cricket

ACB seeks implementation of measures against "inhumane attack"

Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) extended its gratitude to the International Cricket Council (ICC) for standing in solidarity over the killing of three domestic players in an airstrike in Afghanistan's southeastern Paktika province. The ACB urged the ICC to take "decisive" actions against those responsible for the "inhumane attack".

2025-10-18T18:14:36.280423+00:00 IST

Cricket

Deepti says India "one good game away from bouncing back"

Ahead of her side's clash against England, Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma said that after two successive losses to South Africa and Australia, the team is just "one good game away from bouncing back stronger".

2025-10-18T17:57:15.649962+00:00 IST

Cricket

Women's WC: Rain washes out NZ vs PAK match in Colombo

The 19th clash of the ongoing ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 between New Zealand Women and Pakistan Women was washed out due to rain, which was being played at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Saturday. This was the fourth encounter of the competition, which was called off at the same venue.

2025-10-18T17:55:43.239893+00:00 IST

Cricket

Madan Lal condoles killing of three Afghanistan cricketers

Former Indian cricketer Madan Lal has mourned the killing of three Afghanistan cricketers in "an attack carried out by the Pakistani regime" on Friday and said Afghanistan Board will decide on the course of action it wants to adopt on cricketing ties vis-a-vis its neighbour.

2025-10-18T17:53:14.943018+00:00 IST

Others

Ahmedabad Defenders hand Mumbai Meteors their first defeat

Ahmedabad Defenders stunned the unbeaten Mumbai Meteors in the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad on Saturday, winning the match 12-15, 15-7, 15-12, 21-20. Nandhagopal was named the Player of the Match.

2025-10-18T17:48:31.565573+00:00 IST

Cricket

Rishad Hossain registers best spell by Bangladesh spinner as hosts beat WI by 74 runs in 1st ODI

Defending a total of 208, Rishad dismantled the West Indies batting lineup with outstanding figures of 6 wickets for 35 runs in nine overs. This feat is behind only pacers Mashrafe Mortaza's 6/26 against Kenya (2006) and Rubel Hossain's 6/26 against New Zealand (2013) in Bangladesh's ODI history.

2025-10-18T17:45:10.536495+00:00 IST