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ICC T20I Rankings: Abhishek creates history with highest rating

India left-hand opener Abhishek Sharma on Wednesday increased his T20I batting rankings lead and created history as he became a batter to break the record that has lasted for almost five years by reaching the highest-ever rating on the ICC Men's T20I Batter Rankings. On the other hand, Pakistan cricketer Saim Ayub replaced Men in Blue star player Hardik Pandya to become the top-ranked all-rounder in the world.

2025-10-01T08:54:58.098271+00:00 IST

Jaipur Polo Open Bhavnagar Polo Trophy campaign with a win

Riding high on their Kanota Cup triumph, the Jaipur Polo Team began their Bhavnagar Polo Trophy campaign in emphatic fashion, defeating Carysil Polo Team in their opening clash.

2025-10-01T07:23:16.173530+00:00 IST

Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal features in TIME100 Next list

Ahead of the Test series against West Indies, India's seasoned opener Yashasvi Jaiswal on Wednesday featured in TIME magazine's prestigious "TIME100 Next" list - an event which honours emerging personalities across various fields.

2025-10-01T07:10:32.402033+00:00 IST

Nathan Lyon speaks on importance of having spinners in Australia

Veteran off-spinner Nathan Lyon emphasised the importance of spinners in Australian cricket and highlighted how variations in spin can significantly alter the tempo and impact the game.

2025-10-01T05:18:41.154572+00:00 IST

NZ have got players that we haven't come across before: McGrath

Ahead of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 against New Zealand Women, Australia Women vice-captain Tahlia McGrath hailed her opponents, saying that they are a "really good" side. There are also some new players in White Ferns side who they will be seeing playing for the first time against them.

2025-10-01T04:23:17.053760+00:00 IST

India vs Sri Lanka encounter sets new benchmark with 22,843 fans

The ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 opener between India and Sri Lanka set a new milestone in women's cricket, as Guwahati's Barsapara Cricket Stadium recorded more than 20,000 fans in the stadium at any Women's Cricket World Cup event.

2025-10-01T03:23:02.550155+00:00 IST

Mann Sharma announces historic World Book of Records attempt

Indian athlete and adventurer with a cause, Mann Sharma, is set to create history with Mann vs. Burpees--the world's first-ever attempt at completing a Burpee Marathon. Scheduled between October 6 to 15, 2025, at the Jawaharlal Nehru (JLN) stadium in New Delhi, Mann will attempt to cover the full marathon distance of 42.195 kilometres, entirely through burpee broad jumps.

2025-10-01T03:17:43.430224+00:00 IST

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Gurugram Thunders secure 1st win in WLP T20 League

The sixth match of the World Legends Pro T20 League witnessed Gurugram Thunders register their first win of the tournament, successfully chasing a challenging target of 200 against Maharashtra Tycoons with three balls remaining.

2026-01-30T05:49:32.437796+00:00 IST

Sundar Pichai on Gemini's collaboration with ICC

As Google partners with the International Cricket Council (ICC) to analyse video content, Google CEO Sundar Pichai shared a joke, saying that now Google can help with "your Googly".

2026-01-30T05:37:24.277622+00:00 IST

Salman Ali Agha confirms he will bat at No.3 during T20 WC

Ali Agha has predominantly batted later in Pakistan's top six across his T20I career, but most recently has taken it upon himself to move up to the crucial No.3 position in order to provide a more attacking option for his side.

2026-01-30T04:49:58.186726+00:00 IST

Tennis

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French Open: Wesley Koolhof-Neal Skupski reach QFs

Koolhof and Skupski advanced into the quarterfinals after defeating Nedovyesov and Reyes-Varela 7-5, 6-4 in a match that lasted for one hour and 29 minutes.

2023-06-04T05:35:03.974794+00:00 IST

French Open: Coco Gauff beats Andreeva to reach fourth round

Gauff will next face the unseeded Anna Karolina Schmiedlova.

2023-06-04T03:59:44.540784+00:00 IST

French Open: Beatriz Haddad Maia fends off Ekaterina Alexandrova

Haddad Maia becomes the first Brazilian woman to reach the last 16 of a Grand Slam since Patricia Medrado at the French Open 1979.

2023-06-04T03:58:26.565283+00:00 IST

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“Great pride for all of us”: Delhi CM on Archery Premier League

The chief minister attended the final of the inaugural Archery Premier League (APL) on Sunday and said that players from across the world have showcased outstanding performances in the tournament.

2025-10-12T19:28:21.170906+00:00 IST

Rajputana Royals crowned champions of inaugural APL

It boiled down to a hit-and-miss match in the tiebreaking shootoff in the presence of Delhi Chief Minister, Rekha Gupta, where the two most consistent Royals' compound archers - Ojas Deotale and Ella Gibson - hit the target, while none of the four Yodhas' players found the yellow dot, as per a press release from APL.

2025-10-12T17:07:58.782664+00:00 IST

PKL: Puneri Paltan secure impressive win over Dabang Delhi

It was an important victory that took them to the top of the standings on points difference after an all-round performance from the Paltan, led by Pankaj Mohite (7) and skipper Aslam Inamdar (6), as per a press release from PKL.

2025-10-12T17:02:15.178568+00:00 IST

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A look at the rise of Lalrinliana Hnamte in Indian Super League

Midfielder Lalrinliana Hnamte, who takes on his former club Mohun Bagan SG once again on Tuesday, is making waves at Chennaiyin FC this season, a release from ISL stated.

2025-01-21T08:44:51.204348+00:00 IST

ISL: Chennaiyin FC eye crucial win against league leaders MBSG

Chennaiyin FC will host league leaders Mohun Bagan Super Giant at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday for a high-stakes Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 clash.

2025-01-20T15:55:04.216465+00:00 IST

Brison on target again as FC Goa secure narrow win over EBFC

FC Goa (FCG) defeated East Bengal FC (EBFC) by 1-0 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Sunday. The Gaurs (FCG) moved to the second spot in the points table with their eighth victory of the season, having 30 points to their name from 16 matches now. Brison Fernandes' sixth goal of this ISL campaign proved enough for the home team to clinch the triumph, in a game where they took three shots on target, as opposed to the six of East Bengal FC, according to ISL.

2025-01-19T17:27:07.210271+00:00 IST

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RoundGlass Tehang wins Grassroots Hockey League title

RoundGlass Tehang won the 2nd RoundGlass Grassroots Hockey League 2023 (Under 16 Boys) title by defeating RoundGlass Mithapur in the penalty shoot-out by a 4-3 margin

2023-12-29T14:27:57.486212+00:00 IST

KI Sub-Jr. Women's Hockey League: Raja Karan, Pritam Siwach win

Day 9 of the 2nd Khelo India Sub Junior Women's Hockey League - Phase 1 witnessed Raja Karan Hockey Academy and Pritam Siwach Hockey Academy win their respective matches

2023-12-29T11:25:59.492280+00:00 IST

Rupinder Pal conducts drag flicking camp for India women's team

The ace drag-flicker Rupinder Pal Singh is helping the Indian women's team with their preparations for the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers Ranchi 2024

2023-12-29T11:15:46.188504+00:00 IST

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Cricket

Rachin Ravindra ruled out of Australia T20I series due to injury

Ahead of the series opener against Australia, star New Zealand batter Rachin Ravindra has been ruled out of the three-match T20I series after suffering an injury.

2025-10-01T02:52:39.097974+00:00 IST

Cricket

Kaur hails Deepti, Kaur's match-winning partnership

Deepti Sharma spun her magic with the ball to notch a three-wicket haul as India piled on the pressure over Sri Lanka in their ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 opener.

2025-09-30T19:19:21.787490+00:00 IST

Cricket

Women's World Cup 2025: India defeat SL by 59 runs

During the match, India was put to bowl first and put 269/8 on the board. In the run chase of 271 runs in this 47-overs-a-side match, which saw action being interrupted by rain, Sri Lanka did look good in patches, however, Deepti's three-wicket haul (3/54) and assists from spinners Sneh Rana (2/32) and Shree Charani (2/37) kept SL restricted to 211 in 45.4 overs.

2025-09-30T19:16:45.884306+00:00 IST

Tennis

Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship marks 30 years

The Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship celebrated its 30th year with the unveiling of a special 30:LOVE installation showcasing 30 years of partnership of DCM Shriram & Indian Tennis.

2025-09-30T18:29:22.582196+00:00 IST

Cricket

Pant on Woakes' international retirement

Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant shared a light-hearted message for England all-rounder Chris Woakes, who announced his international retirement on Monday.

2025-09-30T18:28:47.069518+00:00 IST

Cricket

Deepa Malik expresses happiness at India's para-sports progress

Deepa, who turned 55 on Tuesday, was speaking to ANI, attending the World Para Athletics Championships at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi.

2025-09-30T18:17:17.610477+00:00 IST

Cricket

West Indies kick-start practice for India Test series

The West Indies cricket team has begun its practice for the upcoming two-Test series against India at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday.

2025-09-30T18:14:56.620292+00:00 IST

Cricket

Ashwin, Zaman, Roy, among stars at ILT20 season 4 player auction

The first-ever auction in the league's history will feature close to 300 players from more than 20 countries, combining marquee internationals and exciting upcoming talent, along with regional players from Kuwait and Saudi Arabia who must also be selected in the auction, heralding a new era and opportunity for regional cricketers in addition to UAE players.

2025-09-30T18:01:42.946551+00:00 IST

Others

Neeraj, Sachin cheer as Sumit creates history in WPAC 2025

Sumit Antil and Sandip Singh Sargar made it a memorable evening for India with gold medals in the F64 and F44 Javelin Throw finals

2025-09-30T18:00:44.824004+00:00 IST

Others

Mohite help Puneri Paltan complete the double over Bengal Warrior

Puneri Paltan completed the double over the Bengal Warriorz, registering a 49-44 win in a high-scoring encounter at the SDAT Multi Purpose Indoor Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday.

2025-09-30T17:58:33.865914+00:00 IST

Others

ISSF Junior WC: India claim air rifle mixed team gold and silver

India also added a bronze through Vinay Pratap Singh Chandrawat in the men's Trap final

2025-09-30T17:41:29.834389+00:00 IST

Cricket

England Lions name 18 member squad for Australia Tour

The squad includes four Test-capped players in Rehan Ahmed, Matthew Fisher, Tom Hartley and Josh Hull, while Sonny Baker and Jordan Cox have both also been capped by England in limited-overs internationals.

2025-09-30T17:33:11.288314+00:00 IST

Others

Nataraj adds 100m Freestyle bronze, takes his tally to five medal

Rohit B Benedicton clinched a silver medal in the Men's 50m Butterfly to bring India's total up to nine so far, as per a press release from the Swimming Federation of India (SFI).

2025-09-30T17:08:32.950713+00:00 IST

Others

PKL: Telugu Titans seals big win over Patna Pirates

Telugu Titans registered a memorable win over the Patna Pirates at the SDAT Multi Purpose Indoor Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday, riding on a brilliant performance from Vijay Malik.

2025-09-30T16:29:11.474772+00:00 IST