Sports

Tanvi Sharma dominates China’s Liu Si Ya to reach finals

Tanvi Sharma came up with a near-perfect performance against China's Liu Si Ya to reach the finals of the BWF World Junior Championships 2025 at the National Centre of Excellence here on Saturday.

2025-10-18T12:16:08.205046+00:00 IST

Here are records Virat Kohli can break during tour of Australia

The first ODI in Perth will not only mark Kohli's return to action post India's ICC Champions Trophy win earlier this year but also the beginning of his build-up to the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup. Kohli was pivotal in India's Champions Trophy campaign, amassing 218 runs in five matches, including a century against arch-rivals Pakistan and a crucial 84-run knock against Australia in the semifinal.

2025-10-18T12:03:45.123758+00:00 IST

Milestone watch: Rohit Sharma set for 500th international match

The first match of the India-Australia ODI series will be a special one, not only because stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will make their return to the international set-up after the March ICC Champions Trophy win, but it will also mark Rohit's 500th international game, a mark only 10 players have attained in the history of international cricket.

2025-10-18T12:00:57.200562+00:00 IST

Rinku Singh eclipses Dravid, Jaiswal for special milestone

Rinku roared to a sizzling 165* in first-class cricket for Uttar Pradesh against Andhra Pradesh, weeks before touring Australia for a five-match T20I series. With a batting masterclass, Rinku's first-class batting average has now soared to 54.68 to 57.39, the tenth highest all-time among Indian cricketers with a minimum of 50 innings.

2025-10-18T11:59:13.898448+00:00 IST

Rain washes out England's first T20I against New Zealand gets

England's jam-packed international winter schedule kicked off on a disappointing note after the first T20I against New Zealand at Hagley Oval was washed out due to incessant rain in Christchurch on Saturday.

2025-10-18T10:58:15.727692+00:00 IST

Redhu highlights Nitin Kumar’s impact on the Jaipur Pink Panthers

Jaipur Pink Panthers returned to winning ways after their impressive performance against UP Yoddhas, prevailing 42-29 at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium on Friday.

2025-10-18T09:24:13.457742+00:00 IST

Brett Lee, Tamim Iqbal to mentor teams in Malaysia T20 League

Malaysia is set to take centre stage on the global cricket map with the launch of the Malaysia T20 League, the region's first professional T20 franchise competition, developed by the Malaysian Cricket Association (MCA).

2025-10-18T09:23:10.955548+00:00 IST

Cricket

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NZ head coach Walter provide injury update of Bracewell

New Zealand head coach Rob Walter has provided a crucial injury update on their veteran all-rounder Michael Bracewell, who missed the five-match away T20I series against India due to a calf injury.

2026-02-03T19:20:55.376955+00:00 IST

“If you keep believing as a team, magic happens”: Jemimah

Chasing 169, Delhi Capitals were off to a blistering start, scoring 89 runs at the end of the seventh over. Lizelle Lee made 43 off 24 balls, with eight fours and one six. Shafali Verma was dismissed after scoring 31 off 21 balls, with seven fours.

2026-02-03T18:40:48.748818+00:00 IST

England defeat Sri Lanka by 12 runs in third T20I

England defeated Sri Lanka by 12 runs in a low-scoring T20I encounter at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. The visitors swept the series 3-0.

2026-02-03T18:27:57.262595+00:00 IST

Tennis

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Wimbledon: Sabalenka, Rybakina advance to Round 16 at ease

Sabalenka will next clash with No.22 Ekaterina Alexandrova for a place in the quarterfinals. Alexandrova advanced to her first Grand Slams Round of 16 after beating Dalma Galfi 6-0, 6-4.

2023-07-09T10:38:04.179710+00:00 IST

Carlos Alcaraz wants to face Novak Djokovic in final of Wimbledon

Alcaraz worked his way to reach the fourth round after an attacking bombardment from Chilean Jarry to advance at the ongoing Wimbledon 2023. Competing under the roof on Centre Court, it took a lot of hard work for Spaniard to register a 6-3, 6-7(6), 6-3, 7-5 win over spirited Jarry in a match that lasted for three hours and 56 minutes.

2023-07-09T10:19:24.482899+00:00 IST

Wimbledon 2023: Matteo, Rune, Lehecka advance to round 4

Coming to Wimbledon, Matteo had played just one match in three months due to a stomach injury. But the player found his form in the hallowed lawns of The All-England Club.

2023-07-09T06:22:00.540720+00:00 IST

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Strong start for India as Khushi, Pujari register wins

India's young boxers have made an impressive start at the 3rd Asian Youth Games 2025, with Khushi Chand and Chandrika Bhoreshi Pujari recording back-to-back victories in the preliminary rounds of the boxing competition at Exhibition World Bahrain - Hall 9, as per a release from Asian Youth Games.

2025-10-24T18:01:53.776296+00:00 IST

PVL: Mumbai Meteors books title clash spot

Shubham Chaudhary was named the Player of the Match. Mumbai will play the winner of the second semifinal between Bengaluru Torpedoes and Ahmedabad Defenders, as per a press release from PVL.

2025-10-24T17:57:16.432117+00:00 IST

Pune Grand Tour 2026 gets UCI’s Class 2.2 race status

Earmarked as an elite event in UCI's annual calendar, the Pune Grand Tour 2026 is pegged as India's groundbreaking move into global cycling, combining athletes' grit, glory and passion for a world-class competition, as per a press release.

2025-10-24T17:55:00.956246+00:00 IST

Football

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ISL: JFC chase to cut down gap at second spot against MSC

Jamshedpur FC are set to face Mohammedan SC at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Thursday at 7:30 pm IST, as per the ISL press release.

2025-02-20T04:07:39.630509+00:00 IST

Hyderabad FC share spoils with Mumbai City FC after goalless draw

Hyderabad FC held Mumbai City FC to a goalless draw at the GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Wednesday.

2025-02-19T16:50:57.682484+00:00 IST

ISL: Mumbai City aim to exetend dominance away from home

Mumbai City FC will travel to take on Hyderabad FC at the G.M.C. Balayogi Athletic Stadium in Hyderabad in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Wednesday.

2025-02-18T17:02:07.527139+00:00 IST

Hockey

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State coaches hail HI's efforts in developing future players

The newly unveiled initiative by Hockey India places paramount emphasis on identifying and honing gifted players at the grassroots level

2024-03-22T14:38:30.909750+00:00 IST

"We will aim to make it to the final": Mizoram Coach Lal Rothuami

ockey Mizoram coach Lal Rothuami is aiming for a spot in the final in the next edition of the Hockey India Senior Women's National Championship after falling short in the quarter-finals of the ongoing edition.

2024-03-22T09:20:16.600656+00:00 IST

MP, Haryana, Jharkhand reach semis of 14th Women's Hockey C'ship

The first quarter-final saw defending Champions Hockey Madhya Pradesh defeating Hockey Bengal 1-1 (4-3 SO)

2024-03-20T15:12:35.139485+00:00 IST

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Cricket

Kohli doesn't need to prove anything, says Rajkumar Sharma

Virat will don the Indian jersey for the first time since lifting the Champions Trophy with India on March 9. He was due to return to the Test format for India's tour of England for the inaugural Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, but instead opted to pull the curtains down on his 14-year-long journey with a heartfelt note.

2025-10-18T09:22:36.993950+00:00 IST

Cricket

Women's CWC: New Zealand win toss, opt to bowl against Pakistan

New Zealand Women have won the toss and opted to field first against Pakistan Women as they play in match No. 19 of the Women's World Cup 2025 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Saturday.

2025-10-18T09:14:40.839216+00:00 IST

Others

Shreyas Hosur sets his sight on IRONMAN 70.3 Goa

After completing the Manhattan 20 Bridges Swim, considered one of the toughest swim challenges in the world, covering 48.5 kms around the city of Manhattan, 37-year-old IAS officer Shreyas Hosur has now set his sights on completing the Ironman 70.3 Goa to be held in Panaji next month.

2025-10-18T07:37:33.423862+00:00 IST

Cricket

Marsh hopes Virat, Rohit don't go overboard in upcoming series

Ahead of the first ODI against India, Australia captain Mitchell Marsh hopes that India's legendary duo, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, don't go overboard with their performances in the three-match ODI series starting from October 19.

2025-10-18T07:26:05.678977+00:00 IST

Cricket

Shubman Gill opens up on his equation with Ro-Ko

Ahead of the first ODI against Australia Indian skipper Shubman Gill spoke about his relation with Rohit Sharma following his appointment as India's new ODI captain replacing Sharma, and expressed his comfort and admiration for Hitman and Virat Kohli, highlighting the strong bond and valuable guidance he's receiving from them as he steps into his new role as ODI captain.

2025-10-18T06:57:04.473653+00:00 IST

Cricket

Shubman Gill on Ro-Ko ahead of 1st ODI against Australia

The first ODI between India and Australia will take place on Sunday in Perth at the Optus Stadium. As India prepares for a high-stakes ODI series against Australia, all eyes naturally turn to two of modern cricket's biggest icons, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.

2025-10-18T06:22:32.725215+00:00 IST

Cricket

Key is to play fearless cricket: Nasser Hussain ahead of India vs

India Women and England Women will lock horns against each other in the 20th encounter of the ongoing ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025, which will be played at Indore's Holkar Cricket Stadium on Sunday.

2025-10-18T05:56:25.210656+00:00 IST

Others

Satwik-Chirag advance to Denmark Open semifinals

India's ace men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty advanced to the semi-finals of the men's doubles in the Denmark Open 2025 badminton tournament in Denmark on Friday, with a 21-15, 18-21, 21-16 win over Indonesia's unseeded pair Muhammad Rian Ardianto-Rahmat Hidayat in 65 minutes.

2025-10-18T04:18:22.550763+00:00 IST

Cricket

Team India practices ahead of 1st ODI against Australia in Perth

The Indian cricket team had an intense fielding session on Saturday, followed by nets and batting drills, ahead of the first ODI against Australia, which will kick off on Sunday in Perth.

2025-10-18T03:46:40.613284+00:00 IST

Cricket

Rashid Khan slams Pakistan after Afghan cricketers killed in aerial strikes in Paktika

Afghanistan cricketers condemned the loss of lives, including three cricketers, in the recent Pakistani aerial strikes on Afghanistan. Afghanistan Captain Rashid Khan lashed out at Pakistan and stated that such "unjust" and "unlawful actions" constitute a "grave violation" of human rights.

2025-10-18T03:12:29.434434+00:00 IST

Cricket

"Pressure Mounts": Hussain on India's must-win game against ENG

Former England skipper Nasser Hussain has highlighted the high stakes for both India and England ahead of their crucial World Cup clash. Speaking on the pressure facing teams at the business end of the tournament, Hussain noted India's need for a win to stay on track, while stressing that England's batting lineup must collectively step up to challenge a confident Indian side

2025-10-17T20:58:35.147147+00:00 IST

Football

India seal maiden AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup qualification

Grit, determination, and the willingness to create history were written all over the scoreline, when India, for the first time ever, sealed qualification for the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup after defeating Uzbekistan 2-1 in their last match of the qualifiers, at the Dolen Omurzakov Stadium, in Bishkek, as per the official website of AIFF.

2025-10-17T20:05:32.576448+00:00 IST

Cricket

Iyer on verge of completing 3000 ODI and 5000 international runs

In the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia, Team India vice-captain Shreyas Iyer needs 155 runs to complete 3000 ODI runs and 240 runs away from 5000 international runs.

2025-10-17T20:04:56.434882+00:00 IST

Others

Tendulkar meets Rory McIlroy during DP World India Championship

The DP World India Championship witnessed the presence of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, who met Northern Ireland's golf superstar Rory Mcilroy on Friday.

2025-10-17T19:59:13.460895+00:00 IST