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Have to bat better in India to put big first innings total: Chase

Following a humiliating defeat against India in the first Test, West Indies skipper Roston Chase said that this was not the performance he was looking for in this match. He further stated that the team needs to step up in batting in the next game and have to bat better in the first innings in India in order to score big runs in the first innings of the Test match.

2025-10-04T12:18:18.390654+00:00 IST

"Batting at 6 gives me time to prepare, pace my inning..": Jadeja

Jadeja's swashbuckling century and four-fer in second innings, his partnership with fellow centurion Dhruv Jurel, KL's first home soil century since 2016, were the key highlights as India defeated a struggling WI by an innings and 140 runs in a match that lasted just three days.

2025-10-04T12:12:12.254479+00:00 IST

"Just enjoying my cricket": Jadeja on chasing Kapil's double

Jadeja's unbeaten century and four-wicket haul in the second innings earned him the 'Player of the Match' during the first Test at Ahmedabad. Following the match, he was asked by the media about the possibility of touching Kapil's double of 400 Test wickets and 5,000 Test runs.

2025-10-04T12:03:55.063949+00:00 IST

Madal Lal backs Gill as India's new ODI captain

In a major shake-up ahead of India's upcoming Australia tour, Shubman Gill has been named the new ODI captain, taking over from Rohit Sharma. Shreyas Iyer will serve as his deputy for the three-match ODI series.

2025-10-04T11:40:26.802218+00:00 IST

Ideal game for us, don't have any complaints: Shubman Gill

With this victory, the Shubman Gill-led side takes a 1-0 lead in the two-match series, with the second Test set to be played from October 10 at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium.

2025-10-04T11:23:50.767043+00:00 IST

Agarkar dismissive about Australia tour being swansong for Rohit

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) remained rational in its decision to move on from the seasoned swashbuckler Rohit Sharma and pass on the captaincy baton to young Shubman Gill, who has already been appointed as the Test skipper.

2025-10-04T11:01:51.399932+00:00 IST

Bumrah rested for Australia ODIs: Chief Selector Agarkar

Bumrah has been rested for the ODI series to be played from October 19 onwards. It follows three back-to-back tough assignments: the five-match Test tour to England, in which he played three Tests, the Asia Cup-winning title campaign, during which he took seven wickets in five matches at an average of 19.28, with his best figures of 2/18 and the ongoing home series of two Tests against West Indies.

2025-10-04T10:52:33.082476+00:00 IST

Cricket

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India thump Pakistan by 77 Runs in Asian Legends Cup 2026

India Legends produced a dominant all-round performance to defeat Pakistan Legends by 77 runs in a high-profile India vs Pakistan clash at the ongoing Asian Legends Cup 2026 at the BCA Ground in Bangkok, Thailand.

2026-01-31T06:21:31.463299+00:00 IST

Warriors edge past Tycoons in World Legends Pro T20 League 2026

Match 8 of the World Legends Pro T20 League 2026 between Maharashtra Tycoons and Delhi Warriors lived up to expectations, producing a gripping contest which saw Delhi Warriors defeat Maharashtra Tycoons by three wickets, according to a release.

2026-01-31T06:02:44.863656+00:00 IST

Chennai Singams defeat Delhi Superheros by 48 runs in ISPL

In the penultimate match of the league stage, Chennai Singams faced Delhi Superheros at the Lalbhai Contractor Stadium. Chennai Singams dominated the whole game by putting up 105/3 on the board and dismantled Delhi Superheros lineup for just 57 runs to clinch their 6th win of ISPL Season 3 by 48 runs at the Lalbhai Contractor Stadium, Surat.

2026-01-31T05:51:15.991046+00:00 IST

Tennis

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French Open: Karolina Muchova topples Aryna Sabalenka

It took three hours and 13 minutes for Muchova to script a comeback victory 7-6(5), 6-7(5), 7-5 against World No.2 Sabalenka.

2023-06-09T00:29:29.790511+00:00 IST

French Open: Swiatek downs Haddad Maia to book spot in final

On Saturday, she will face unseeded Czech Karolina Muchova.

2023-06-08T22:56:28.864386+00:00 IST

Miyu Kato, Tim Puetz win mixed doubles title at French Open

Japan's Miyu Kato and Germany's Tim Puetz captured the French Open 2023 mixed doubles crown on Thursday, defeating Bianca Andreescu and Michael Venus 4-6, 6-4, [10-6] in the final.

2023-06-08T21:49:42.951130+00:00 IST

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Shadloui’s High Five,super sub Himanshu’s Super 10 guides Gujarat

Gujarat Giants kept themselves alive in the hunt for a top eight spot with a hard-fought 40-32 win against Patna Pirates at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium on Tuesday night. Mohammadreza Shadloui's High Five and Himanshu Singh's Super 10 helped their side register their third win in four matches, as they seem to be finding momentum at the right time. For the Pirates, Mandeep Kumar's Super 10 went down in vain, as per a release from Pro Kabaddi League (PKL).

2025-10-14T17:21:51.683970+00:00 IST

BWF World Junior C'ships: Tanvi, Unnati register easy wins

Top-seeded Tanvi thrashed Poland's Wiktoria Kaletka 15-2, 15-1 in just 11 minutes, while eighth-seeded Unnati eased to a 15-8, 15-9 win over Hong Kong's Liu Hoi Anna in 23 minutes

2025-10-14T15:52:46.859363+00:00 IST

Focus shifts to trap events as India renew medal hunt in Greece

Starting tomorrow (October 15), six Indian trap shooters - Neeru Dhanda, Aashima Ahlawat, and Kirti Gupta in women's and Zoravar Singh Sandhu, Vivaan Kapoor, and Bhowneesh Mendiratta in men's trap, will take to the Malakasa Shooting Range in the Greek capital for the first 50 targets of the qualification round, as per a press release from the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI).

2025-10-14T13:19:17.235111+00:00 IST

Football

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Oscar Bruzon praises EBFC midfield dominance in win over KBFC

East Bengal FC head coach Oscar Bruzon commended his side's tactical discipline and midfield dominance in their 2-1 victory over Kerala Blasters FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan. The win brought relief after weeks of struggle for the Red and Gold Brigade.

2025-01-25T03:18:26.072747+00:00 IST

Sudeva players shine in AIFF’s India U-20 Team selection

Sudeva Delhi FC proudly announces the selection of three of its current players in the All India Football Federation's (AIFF) 23-member squad for the prestigious Mandiri U-20 Challenge Series. This is a proud moment for the entire Sudeva family, as the selected players--Forward Mohd. Zulkif, Midfielders Mohd. Sami and Jajo Prashan--are a testament to Sudeva's dedication to developing football talent in India and Mission World Cup 2030, as per a release from Sudeva Delhi FC.

2025-01-24T20:27:46.863423+00:00 IST

Mumbai City FC sign Spanish attacker Jorge Ortiz

Mumbai City FC (MCFC) are delighted to announce the signing of Spanish attacker Jorge Ortiz. Hailing from Villacanas, Spain, Ortiz joins the Islanders (MCFC) through the 2025-2026 season and will look to bring his experience and quality to the squad.

2025-01-24T20:26:14.137239+00:00 IST

Hockey

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Hockey India announces 26-member Men's Team

The Indian team will be led by Harmanpreet Singh, and FIH Player of the Year winner Hardik Singh will shoulder the responsibilities of Vice Captain. Youngsters Araijeet Singh Hundal and Boby Singh Dhami have been included in the squad following an impressive outing with the junior Indian side.

2024-01-10T09:10:39.211575+00:00 IST

Hockey India appoints Herman Kruis as High Performance Director

Hockey India on Tuesday announced the appointment of Herman Kruis as the new High Performance Director. He will assume the role until September 2024, overseeing the National Junior and Senior programs of Hockey India, including the Coaches Education Pathway, among other tasks.

2024-01-09T07:34:12.285980+00:00 IST

Navneet Kaur emphasizes importance of converting chances

Having spent nearly a week in Ranchi, training at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh AstroTurf, the Indian Women's Hockey Team is ready for the challenge at the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers Ranchi 2024 where they will begin their campaign against United States on 13th January.

2024-01-08T09:48:27.778066+00:00 IST

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Cricket

India tour of Australia: Gill named new ODI captain, Ro-Ko return

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday announced the ODI and T20I squad for the upcoming bilateral series against Australia, which will start from October 19, where the Men in Blue will play three ODIs and five T20Is on the tour.

2025-10-04T09:54:59.101584+00:00 IST

Cricket

Ravindra Jadeja's all-round show helps India crush West Indies

With the bat, Jadeja played an unbeaten knock of 104 runs from 176 balls, which came with the help of six fours and five sixes in his innings. With the ball, the left-arm spinner took four wickets in his 13 overs, where he conceded 54 runs and bowled three maiden overs in his spell.

2025-10-04T09:22:48.132824+00:00 IST

Cricket

"They didn't give trophy, that's their headache": Rahul Tewatia

Rahul Tewatia stated that India's victory in the final is what matters, and not having the trophy awarded to them doesn't detract from their achievement. He emphasised that the Pakistan team hasn't won the trophy by taking it back.

2025-10-04T08:22:55.165930+00:00 IST

Cricket

Ahmedabad Test: Jadeja's three-wicket haul puts WI in trouble

Exceptional bowling performance from Indian spinners, especially by left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja, demolished the West Indies top and middle-order as they restricted them to 66/5 after the end of the first session on the third day of the Ahmedabad Test being played at Narendra Modi Stadium.

2025-10-04T06:47:05.240528+00:00 IST

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Stray Dogs bite Foreign coaches at Para Athletics Championships

The Organising Committee of the World Para Athletics Championships 2025 reiterates its unwavering commitment to ensuring an uncompromised environment of safety, health, and security for athletes, officials, and spectators.

2025-10-04T05:11:48.260528+00:00 IST

Cricket

Ahmedabad Test: Team India declares overnight taking lead of 286

Ahead of the start of play on Day 3 of the Ahmedabad Test against the West Indies, Team India has declared their innings overnight at the score of 448/5 in 128 overs after taking a lead of 286 runs at stumps on the second day of the Test match, which is being played at Narendra Modi Stadium.

2025-10-04T04:38:07.994744+00:00 IST

Cricket

Bangladesh announce ODI squad for Afghanistan series

The series, starting October 8, will serve as an essential preparation for both teams as they build towards the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027. All three matches are scheduled to take place at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi, according to the International Cricket Council (ICC).

2025-10-04T03:38:08.772181+00:00 IST

Cricket

Raza, Erasmus rejoice as Zimbabwe and Namibia qualify for T20 WC

Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza and Namibia skipper Gerhard Erasmus were delighted as their respective sides qualified for next year's ICC Men's T20 World Cup, which will take place in February and March next year in India and Sri Lanka.

2025-10-04T03:13:17.425358+00:00 IST

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Nishad, Simran shine as India continues strong run at WPAC 2025

India continued its strong run at the ongoing World Para Athletics Championships 2025 in New Delhi, adding four more medals to its tally on Friday.

2025-10-03T20:25:04.744777+00:00 IST

Cricket

Australia A blow away India A to level series 1-1

Australia A trounced India A with a nine-wicket victory (DLS method) in a rain-curtailed unofficial One-Day to level the three-match series at 1-1 at Green Park in Kanpur on Friday.

2025-10-03T20:17:47.235600+00:00 IST

Cricket

2019 WC will stay with me: England speedster Jofra Archer

England tearaway Jofra Archer believes the moment that "made him" is the injury struggles that plagued him for three years and described the 2019 ODI World Cup triumph as the memory that will stay with him for a "long time".

2025-10-03T18:15:29.370511+00:00 IST

Others

Husamuddin, Bhawna Sharma, Parthvi Grehwal advance on Day 3

World Championships bronze medalist Mohammad Husamuddin (Services) lived up to his reputation as one of India's most reliable performers on the big stage, cruising through his opening bout at the BFI Cup Elite Men's Boxing Championship 2025 with a dominant 5:0 verdict over Services' Harsh.

2025-10-03T18:13:08.986078+00:00 IST

Others

Dabang Delhi register comprehensive win over UP Yoddhas

Dabang Delhi K.C. returned to the top of the table with a dominant display to record a 43-26 win against UP Yoddhas at the SDAT Multi Purpose Indoor Stadium in Chennai on Friday. Ashu Malik led the way with a Super 10, while Fazel Atrachali scored four tackle points, leading a comprehensive display for their side.

2025-10-03T17:50:24.809004+00:00 IST

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