Sports

Ignored India star Prithvi Shaw slams sizzling hundred

Out-of-favour top-order India opener Prithvi Shaw has continued to walk on the path of resurgence after walloping a sizzling ton for Maharashtra against his former side Mumbai in a warm-up match on Tuesday.

2025-10-07T11:54:36.638217+00:00 IST

Patna Pirates coach Randeep Dalal explains his philosophy

Patna Pirates coach Randeep Dalal expressed his delight with the team's performance and credited the defence for playing a key role in the victory against UP Yoddhas in PKL Season 12.

2025-10-07T11:37:46.996456+00:00 IST

WC centurions Gardner, Brits, Devine receive ranking boost

Mandhana still maintains a healthy advantage at the top of the rankings for ODI batters, but a host of players have made ground on her following centuries during the early stages of the eight-team tournament.

2025-10-07T09:22:30.786872+00:00 IST

Yuvraj Singh, IGPL Board meet Mansukh Mandaviya to discuss golf

The discussion centred on the growth of golf in India and how IGPL aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of 'Khelo Bharat Neeti', a comprehensive framework designed to strengthen the sports ecosystem at every level.

2025-10-07T08:29:18.274342+00:00 IST

Rajat Patidar to captain Madhya Pradesh across all formats following IPL, Duleep Trophy title wins

Rajat has replaced Shubham Sharma, and it is understood that Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA) and the team, having a reputed domestic coach, Chandrakant Pandit, as their Director of Cricket, were keen to have the domestic stalwart play a much bigger role in the franchise.

2025-10-07T08:02:05.808458+00:00 IST

Canada Super 60 set to make history at BC Place

The week-long event will feature some of the biggest stars in world cricket -- including Suresh Raina, Shikhar Dhawan, Shoaib Malik, Shakib Al Hasan, and Jason Roy -- alongside top Canadian talent, as per a press release.

2025-10-07T06:41:27.552388+00:00 IST

Paine hails India A tour as ‘invaluable’ learning for next gen

Paine, who is head coach of the Australia A program in Lucknow, believes the past fortnight has already provided lessons that will serve players well when they are called upon for Test cricket in the subcontinent. Australia A has played a total of five games, two unofficial Tests and three unofficial one-dayers in Uttar Pradesh, with India taking both the series, including a 412-run chase in the second unofficial Test powered by KL Rahul's unbeaten 176*, the best-ever chase by an 'A' side in red-ball cricket.

2025-10-07T06:37:02.300785+00:00 IST

Cricket

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"Tough to beat India": New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner

After losing the fifth and final T20I and also the series against India, New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner admitted to the formidable challenge of beating the Men in Blue at their den.

2026-01-31T17:48:49.798202+00:00 IST

Allen smashes fastest fifty by NZ batter against India in T20Is

During a daunting run-chase of 272 runs, Allen took the task head-on, scoring a 22-ball fifty and ending up with a 38-ball 80, with eight fours and six sixes during his knock. His runs came at a strike rate of 210.53.

2026-01-31T17:43:12.685445+00:00 IST

Ponting predicts Abhishek as leading run-getter in T20 World Cup

Australian legend Ricky Ponting has predicted that Indian star opener Abhishek Sharma could become the leading run-getter in the T20 Men's World Cup 2026, starting February 7 in India and Sri Lanka.

2026-01-31T17:33:41.878478+00:00 IST

Tennis

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It has been a privilege to follow Djokovic's career: de Villiers

In the clay-court major final, the 36-year-old Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic defeated Casper Ruud in straight sets to win his record 23rd Grand Slam title on Sunday. He has now won six out of the last eight majors in which he has participated.

2023-06-12T02:45:56.424315+00:00 IST

Probably going to plant some respect in my opponents' eyes: Ruud

The Norwegian suffered a 7-6 (1), 6-3, 7-5 defeat against Novak Djokovic on Sunday as the Serb made history by winning his 23rd Grand Slam title.

2023-06-12T01:17:19.080551+00:00 IST

Writing my own history: Novak Djokovic after winning French Open

The Serbian was asked during his post-match press conference to reflect on where he stands in the game.

2023-06-12T00:42:51.630242+00:00 IST

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DP World India Championship: Gangjee lands an eagle to lie fourth

That shot ensured there were at least two Indians in the Top-10 at the end of the first day at the 4 million US Dollars golfing extravaganza. Gangjee, with a 5-under 67, was tied fourth, as the 2019 Open winner Shane Lowry reeled off five birdies in a row on the back nine to post an opening 64 and lead by one shot after the first round. Japan's Keita Nakajima (65) was second, as per a press release.

2025-10-16T16:40:51.925767+00:00 IST

Gnana, Bhavya-Vishakha upset higher seeds to reach quarterfinals

Gnana Dattu TT and mixed doubles combination of Bhavya Chhabra and Vishakha Toppo upset their much higher-ranked opponents, while girls' singles duo of Tanvi Sharma and Unnati Hooda sailed through their respective matches to reach the quarterfinals of the BWF World Junior Championships 2025 at the National Centre of Excellence here on Thursday.

2025-10-16T14:57:33.088045+00:00 IST

Mann Sharma makes new broad burpees marathon world record

This extraordinary feat has been officially recognised by the World Book of Records, London, as a new world record, surpassing the previous mark of 5.1 kilometres by over eight times, a record that Mann himself had surpassed on the first day of his marathon. Representatives from the World Book of Records, London, were present to officially ratify and present the world record certificate and medal to Mann Sharma, marking a proud moment for India on the global stage, as per a press release.

2025-10-16T13:01:59.152499+00:00 IST

Football

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ISL: HFC interim coach disappointed after 1-4 loss to NEUFC

Hyderabad FC (HFC) interim head coach Shameel Chembakath shared his dissatisfaction after suffering a 1-4 defeat against NorthEast United FC (NEUFC) at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati in the Indian Super League (ISL) on Wednesday.

2025-01-30T03:16:07.641113+00:00 IST

ISL 2024-25: NEUFC head coach Benali praises team’s performance

NorthEast United FC (NEUFC) head coach Juan Pedro Benali expressed his satisfaction with the performance of his players as they secured an impressive 4-1 victory at home against Hyderabad FC (HFC) in the Indian Super League (ISL) on Wednesday.

2025-01-30T03:01:46.035717+00:00 IST

ISL: NorthEast United FC breeze past Hyderabad FC 4-1 at home

NorthEast United FC completed the league double over Hyderabad FC with a 4-1 victory at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season on Wednesday.

2025-01-29T17:51:18.227456+00:00 IST

Hockey

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Indian women's hockey team defeats Namibia, seals spot in QF

The Indian women's team pm Thursday won their final Pool C match of the FIH Hockey5s Women's World Cup 2024 against Namibia 7-2 and qualified for the Quarter-Finals having finished on top of their group.

2024-01-25T18:24:17.744247+00:00 IST

HI names core probable group for Junior National Coaching Camp

Hockey India on Thursday announced a 40-player core probable group for the upcoming Junior Men's National Coaching Camp set to commence on January 29. The core group will report to Coach Janardhana CB in SAI, Bengaluru

2024-01-25T08:23:20.591125+00:00 IST

Indian team leaves for FIH Hockey5s Men’s World Cup 2024

The Indian Team is grouped in Pool B alongside Egypt, Jamaica, and Switzerland

2024-01-25T06:42:38.780113+00:00 IST

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Cricket

Rishabh Pant likely to play for Delhi in second round of Ranji

This is in line with what chief selector Ajit Agarkar had hinted late last month in Dubai when announcing the squad for the ongoing home series against West Indies, consisting of two Tests, which started India's home season.

2025-10-07T06:04:00.115383+00:00 IST

Cricket

Harbhajan wishes Zaheer Khan on his 47th birthday

Zaheer, who featured in 309 international matches for India and Asian XI from 2000-14, is celebrating his 47th birthday on Wednesday.

2025-10-07T05:22:36.178845+00:00 IST

Cricket

"I have it really stripped back...": Labuschagne after Shield ton

Just days after a knock of 130 against Victoria in the One Day Cup, Labuschagne continued to stake his claim for a national side return for the Ashes series. Labuschagne is without a century in his past 49 international matches, having scored just 12 fifties in 57 innings at an average of less than 30.

2025-10-07T04:31:04.498053+00:00 IST

Cricket

Gambhir to host Team India for dinner at his residence: Source

Sources also said that Gambhir wants the dinner to be an open-air one in garden area but if rain hits the city, it would be cancelled.

2025-10-07T04:30:23.206935+00:00 IST

Cricket

"Not the one for records, glad to be above Lanning": SA's Brits

It was a historic night for Brits at Indore as not only her 89-ball 101, with 15 fours and a six, helped South Africa make a comeback from 69 all out against England to chase down 232 against New Zealand, but she also notched her fifth ODI ton this year, becoming the first women's cricketer to do so. In doing so, she hit her seventh ODI century in just 41 innings, bettering the legendary Meg Lanning as the fastest to achieve that feat, as per ICC.

2025-10-07T03:39:27.239955+00:00 IST

Cricket

Australia name squads for ODIs, first 2 T20Is at home against Ind

Starc, who announced his T20I retirement last month as the countdown to next year's ICC T20 World Cup continues, will be returning to the international fold to take on a power-packed Indian line-up, boosted by the returns of legends Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, with a young Shubman Gill as their new ODI captain.

2025-10-07T03:04:15.461239+00:00 IST

Cricket

Brunt on verge of becoming Eng's 3rd-highest ODI run-getter

Sciver-Brunt could achieve this upward movement in charts during England's ICC Women's Cricket World Cup game against Bangladesh on Tuesday at Guwahati.

2025-10-07T02:46:01.782431+00:00 IST

Cricket

Wolvaardt sums up South Africa's thrilling 6-wicket win

South Africa's captain, Laura Wolvaardt, expressed delight and relief after her team's six-wicket victory over New Zealand in the ongoing Women's ODI World Cup on Monday.

2025-10-06T20:22:03.423511+00:00 IST

Others

Mann begins quest for history with world’s first burpee marathon

Indian athlete and adventurer Mann Sharma, made history on Monday as he officially kicked off Mann vs Burpees, the world's first-ever Burpee Marathon at the Jawaharlal Nehru (JLN) Stadium in New Delhi.

2025-10-06T18:38:30.018188+00:00 IST

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Uttarakhand CM congratulates Indian para-athletes

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has hailed India's para-athletes for their remarkable performance at the World Para Athletics Championships 2025, where the country secured its highest-ever medal tally in the competition.

2025-10-06T18:29:26.479794+00:00 IST

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Dabang Delhi complete double over Jaipur Pink Panthers

Dabang Delhi K.C. continued to consolidate their spot at the top of the table, clinching another thriller against Jaipur Pink Panthers to register a 29-26 win at the SDAT Multi Purpose Indoor Stadium in Chennai on Monday

2025-10-06T18:22:55.838029+00:00 IST

Cricket

Aminul Islam re-elected as Bangladesh Cricket Board president

Aminul Islam has been re-elected unopposed as the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president.

2025-10-06T18:21:26.083761+00:00 IST

Others

APL: Kakatiya Knights register first win on Day 5

The fifth day of the Archery Premier League (APL) saw the Rajputana Royals registering their fifth straight victory while the Kakatiya Knights woke up from their slumber to register first victory amid rainy and windy conditions here at New Delhi's Yamuna Sports Complex on Monday

2025-10-06T18:15:51.840709+00:00 IST

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Uttarakhand CM chairs meeting of Sports Department

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has directed officials to strengthen sports infrastructure across the state and encourage greater youth participation in sports.

2025-10-06T17:41:12.874842+00:00 IST