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"They're playing for a moral victory": Warner

As anticipation builds ahead of the upcoming Ashes series, former Australian opener David Warner has fired shots, claiming that England will be playing merely for a "moral victory" when the iconic contest begins.

2025-10-13T14:29:49.970274+00:00 IST

SA's Muthusamy outdoes Warne to achieve unique feat in Pakistan

Pakistan started the second day of the Test match at 313/5, with Mohammed Rizwan (62*) and Salman Agha (52*) unbeaten. Muthusamy (6/117) unleashed a collapse, bundling out Pakistan for 380 runs despite scores from Imam Ul Haq (93 in 153 balls, with seven fours and a six), skipper Shan Masood (76 in 147 balls, with nine fours and a six), Rizwan (75 in 140 balls, with two fours and two sixes) and Agha (93 in 145 balls, with five fours and three sixes) unbeaten.

2025-10-13T13:47:33.575427+00:00 IST

Lalthazuala Hmar, Vennala K register easy wins

Indian shuttlers kicked-off their individual campaigns in the BWF World Junior Championships with an all-win record at the National Centre of Excellence here on Monday as none of them were put under pressure in their respective matches, as per a release from BAI.

2025-10-13T13:45:37.662576+00:00 IST

Olympic champion Gazoz hails his team's APL triumph

Gazoz became the individual Olympic Champion at Tokyo 2020, at the age of 22, making him his country's first-ever Olympic archery medallist. He is also the only athlete in history to achieve archery's triple crown - holding the Olympic, world, and continental titles simultaneously.

2025-10-13T13:37:03.177452+00:00 IST

Greaves, Seales script rare 10th-wicket stand against India

It took eight long years for a visiting side to put up a fifty-plus partnership for the tenth wicket on Indian soil in Tests. On Sunday in Delhi, West Indies pair Justin Greaves and Jayden Seales ended that wait with a gritty and entertaining 79-run stand against India.

2025-10-13T13:13:28.695043+00:00 IST

"Do well...": Ishant wishes Gill on appointment as ODI captain

Ishant spoke to ANI on the sidelines of a pickleball event, Pickle Pros, which is a collaborative initiative by M3M Foundation and LegaXy. During the event, India's first-ever dedicated pickleball centre was inaugurated in Noida.

2025-10-13T13:12:03.903289+00:00 IST

John Campbell on scoring maiden Test ton

West Indies opening batter John Campbell expressed his elation over scoring his maiden Test century in the longest format, stating it's hard to put into words.

2025-10-13T13:03:11.889846+00:00 IST

Cricket

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India A squad for T20 WC warm-up matches announced

India A will play against the USA on February 2 in their first warm-up fixture of the T20 World Cup. The Ayush Badoni-led side will then square off against Namibia on February 6 in their second warm-up fixture of the marquee tournament.

2026-02-02T08:23:47.650621+00:00 IST

Buttler makes history in record 402nd appearance for England

England star batter became the fourth highest run-getter in T20Is after the second Sri Lanka vs England match of the three-match series, on Sunday. Buttler is now only behind Pakistan's Babar Azam, India's Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli on the most T20I runs list.

2026-02-02T07:22:14.271893+00:00 IST

Tharoor reacts on Pakistan boycotting T20 WC match against India

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor criticised the politicisation of cricket, calling Pakistan's boycott of the T20 World Cup 2026 match against India "disgraceful," and urged all parties concerned to "contact each other on an emergency basis" regarding the imbroglio.

2026-02-02T06:51:56.013571+00:00 IST

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"Wimbledon for moment is my worst slam...": Daniil Medvedev

Medvedev will face British wild card Arthur Fery in the opening round and is looking forward to experiencing the atmosphere of the grasscourt major.

2023-07-02T10:23:15.530993+00:00 IST

"I'm one of best grasscourt players in the world": Andy Murray

The Wimbledon 2023 is set to begin from July 3 to 16 at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London.

2023-07-02T10:15:25.106960+00:00 IST

"Hungry for more achievements in tennis": Novak Djokovic

Djokovic will begin his campaign against Pedro Cachin with World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz in the other half of the draw.

2023-07-02T10:15:05.382462+00:00 IST

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Official jersey of 4th (SAAF) Athletics Championship unveiled

The official jersey of the 4th South Asian (SAAF) Athletics Championship 2025 was unveiled on Tuesday at a press conference held at the Directorate of Sports, Ranchi.

2025-10-21T13:37:53.569440+00:00 IST

Goa: CM Pramod Sawant unveils FIDE World Cup 2025 logo, anthem

Returning to India after 23 years, the FIDE World Cup 2025, one of the most prestigious tournaments on the global chess calendar, will be held in North Goa from October 31 to November 27, bringing together 206 elite players from 82 countries across the world in a knockout contest for a prize purse of USD 2 million (approximately Rs 17.58 crore).

2025-10-21T11:52:22.734248+00:00 IST

Indian boxing team leaves for Bahrain to partcipate in AYG2025

The boxers, who recently completed a high-intensity training camp at NS NIS Patiala from September 23 to October 20, are now set to take on Asia's best. The camp focused on enhancing technical, tactical, and physical conditioning under the expert supervision of Head Coaches Vinod Kumar (Boys U-17) and Jitender Raj Singh (Girls U-17), supported by a dedicated team of six coaches, two physiotherapists, and one doctor, as per a press release from the Boxing Federation of India (BFI).

2025-10-21T10:58:41.914623+00:00 IST

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ISL: Odisha FC, Punjab FC look to avoid consecutive losses

Odisha FC will host Punjab FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Monday.

2025-02-09T11:16:12.886036+00:00 IST

ISL: Chennaiyin FC clinch 3-0 triumph over East Bengal FC

Chennaiyin FC defeated East Bengal FC by 3-0 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium, Kolkata, in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Saturday.

2025-02-08T16:51:12.638259+00:00 IST

ISL: Hyderabad FC breeze past Mohammedan SC with a 3-1 win

Hyderabad FC comprehensively ousted Mohammedan SC with a 3-1 victory at the GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Saturday.

2025-02-08T15:38:05.237381+00:00 IST

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FIH Men's Hockey Pro League: India beats Spain 8-7 on penalties

Jarmanpreet Singh (1') and Abhishek (35') scored a goal each for India, while Jose Basterra (3') and Borja Lacalle (15') were on the scoresheet for the Spain in regulation time.

2024-02-19T17:28:34.911904+00:00 IST

Keen to take on Spain in Rourkela: Harmanpreet Singh

The Indian men's hockey team will meet Spain in the first game of the Rourkela leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24 on Monday at Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium.

2024-02-19T02:32:52.846680+00:00 IST

FIH Women's Hockey Pro League: India beats USA 2-1 on penalties

Savita's outstanding performance included four remarkable saves during the shootout. Mumtaz Khan and Sonika capitalized on their chances, successfully converting their shots in the shootout. This remarkable effort allowed India to secure a bonus point after the match concluded with a 1-1 tie at the end of regulation time, in which, Deepika (19') netted a goal for India, while Ashley Sessa (45') scored for the USA, as per a press release from Hockey India.

2024-02-18T17:20:34.624787+00:00 IST

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Japan Open: Chinappa stuns third seed to secure 11th PSA title

The 39-year-old veteran, ranked worldwide 117th and an unseeded player in the tournament, outclassed the third seed and world number 53 Haya Ali of Egypt 11-5, 11-9, 6-11, 11-8 to cap off an impressive run at the PSA Challenger event, as per Olympics.com.

2025-10-13T12:59:22.264448+00:00 IST

Tennis

Kiran prepares to make her mark on the US junior circuit

At just 13, Srishti Kiran is already being hailed as one of India's brightest young tennis prospects. Ranked No. 16 in India's U-14 Girls category, the Bengaluru-born player has been steadily climbing the junior circuit and is now preparing for one of the biggest tests of her budding career, a series of tournaments in the United States, including the prestigious Junior Orange Bowl in Florida this December.

2025-10-13T12:24:49.194274+00:00 IST

Cricket

IND vs WI, 2nd Test: Hosts set 121-runs to win, end day at 63/1

At the end of the day four's play, India was 63/1, with KL Rahul (25*) and Sai Sudharsan (30*) unbeaten. They have made sure India was more than halfway through the target, after Yashasvi Jaiswal's early dismissal.

2025-10-13T12:23:46.443622+00:00 IST

Cricket

Sanjay Bangar lauds Rohit Sharma's fitness

Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Bangar praised Rohit Sharma's fitness and preparation ahead of the Australia series, drawing parallels with his determination after missing the 2011 World Cup.

2025-10-13T12:05:40.244768+00:00 IST

Cricket

Harbhajan hopes for two centuries by Virat on Australia tour

Virat, along with Rohit Sharma, will be making their highly anticipated return to Indian colours for the three ODI series against Australia away from home. Having retired from T20Is and Tests already, their comeback to ODI cricket looks like a festival, especially how it is coming Down Under where they have a fantastic record. With Shubman Gill as their new ODI captain and several new talents like Abhishek Sharma, Prabhsimran Singh and Tilak Varma having excelled during India A's series against Australia A, they will have to be at their best to stay in contention for the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup, as they would be 39 and 40 respectively heading into the tournament.

2025-10-13T12:03:43.493140+00:00 IST

Cricket

Mithali Raj lauds Alyssa Healy’s captain’s knock against India

Former India captain Mithali Raj heaped praise on Alyssa Healy after the Australian skipper's stunning century powered her side to a remarkable win over India in the ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025.

2025-10-13T12:03:12.583579+00:00 IST

Cricket

"They have to prove something...": Shastri on 'Ro-Ko' ODI return

The month of October will witness two of the biggest match-winners in white-ball cricket, Rohit and Virat, make their return to Indian colours for the first time since their ICC Champions Trophy triumph in March in Dubai. With Shubman Gill as the new ODI captain and 'Ro-Ko' not having a proper leadership role, their batting would be crucial for deciding their future in international cricket. With Abhishek Sharma and Prabhsimran Singh auditioning for the opening role in the recently-concluded unofficial ODIs against Australia A at home, and Tilak Varma presenting a solid outing at number three, even a slightest slip-up could raise questions about the batting superstars, who would be 40 and 39 heading into the marquee tournament in 2027.

2025-10-13T11:04:22.755739+00:00 IST

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Historic Polo showdown: India vs world no. 1 Argentina

After a five-year hiatus, international polo is set to make a grand return to the capital. KogniVera IT Solutions, in partnership with the Indian Polo Association (IPA) and the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, will host a prestigious clash between India and Argentina at the iconic Jaipur Polo Ground.

2025-10-13T10:36:57.954865+00:00 IST

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U Mumba storm through Chennai leg, eye PKL playoffs spot

The franchise commenced their Chennai leg with a dominant 42-24 win over Tamil Thalaivas, highlighted by Sandeep's third consecutive Super 10 and defensive heroics from Lokesh and captain Sunil Kumar, who each recorded High Fives. Ajit Chouhan's return from injury added much-needed depth and versatility, setting a winning tone for the leg, as per a press release from PKL.

2025-10-13T10:29:36.321656+00:00 IST

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Bengaluru Bulls head coach praises debutant Deepak Sankar

Bengaluru Bulls registered their third win on the trot, trouncing Bengal Warriorz 43-32 at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium in the ongoing Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) season. With that result, the Bulls have now moved to fourth place on the points table.

2025-10-13T10:27:42.167232+00:00 IST

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Delhi launches special Green jersey showcasing Team’s commitment

This Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) season, Dabang Delhi K.C. (DDKC) took a bold step towards sustainability by wearing a special green jersey, becoming the first team in PKL history to do so as part of their groundbreaking partnership with Aavashyak GAME.

2025-10-13T10:14:10.846660+00:00 IST

Cricket

Mohammed Siraj becomes highest wicket-taker in Tests 2025,

Siraj has played eight matches so far this year and claimed 37 wickets at an average of 26.91, compared to Muzarabani's 36 wickets at an average of 28.63 in 9 Tests.

2025-10-13T10:03:43.296014+00:00 IST

Cricket

2nd Test: West Indies close in on India with 91-run lead

Combined bowling effort from Indian bowlers turned the tables for the hosts, but an unbeaten 50-run partnership kept West Indies in the game as the visitors scored 361 runs for the loss of nine wickets at the end of the second session of the final Test being played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday.

2025-10-13T09:39:48.065116+00:00 IST

Cricket

Bangladesh win toss, opts to bat against Proteas

Bangladesh Women have won the toss and have opted to bat against South Africa Women in match number 14 of the ongoing Women's World Cup on Monday in Visakhapatnam.

2025-10-13T09:32:58.838019+00:00 IST