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Suryakumar shares his views as IND beat PAK thrice in Asia Cup

As India clinched the ninth Asia Cup title after defeating Pakistan in the final of the 2025 edition on Sunday, Men in Blue T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav lauded his team's performance in the tournament, defeating their arch-rivals thrice in a singular tournament for the first time in the history of the sport.

2025-09-29T08:28:42.260836+00:00 IST

This win is salute to Operation Sindoor: Amre as India win title

Former India cricketer Pravin Amre congratulated the Men in Blue for winning the ninth Asia Cup title on Sunday and said that this win against Pakistan in the final is a salute to Operation Sindoor.

2025-09-29T07:34:56.819662+00:00 IST

Mohsin Naqvi whines claims "disgrace to spirit of game"

The PCB Chief, whose X account is withheld in India, responded on the microblogging platform to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's congratulatory post after the game

2025-09-29T07:21:31.924032+00:00 IST

India records 1-0 win over Australia U21

The Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team recorded a 1-0 victory over the Australia U21 side in their third match of the ongoing Australia Tour at the National Hockey Centre, Canberra, on Monday. Kanika Siwach (32') scored the winning goal for India.

2025-09-29T06:14:53.978522+00:00 IST

Player of the Tournament is "a very big thing": Abhishek’s father

After India's win over Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 final on Sunday, Abhishek Sharma's father, Raj Kumar Sharma, hailed his son's performance in the tournament, saying, "It is a very big thing" to win the Player of the Tournament award in the recently concluded competition.

2025-09-29T06:11:09.093140+00:00 IST

Proud of how we stood tall last night: Kuldeep Yadav

Following India's Asia Cup 2025 triumph, left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav shared his feelings after being part of a thrilling final. He stated that finals are meant to test a player, and he was really "proud" of the way Men in Blue played last night against Pakistan.

2025-09-29T04:45:22.879252+00:00 IST

"Always had faith in them": Rajiv Shukla as India clinch Asia Cup

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajiv Shukla expressed his feelings, saying that he always had faith in the Men in Blue that they would lift the Asia Cup 2025 title.

2025-09-29T03:57:46.618991+00:00 IST

Cricket

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“ISPL is here to stay”: Tiigers of Kolkata captain Bhavesh Pawar

Bhavesh Pawar, captain of the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) T10 franchise Tiigers of Kolkata, praised the tennis-ball cricket league, saying that the ISPL creates opportunities for players from across the country and is set to thrive for many years to come.

2026-01-29T11:18:43.472568+00:00 IST

“It means everything”: Oliver Peake reacts after scoring ton

Australia U19 captain Oliver Peake (109 off 117 balls) scored his maiden century in U19 World Cup which helped his side set a big target of 315 runs for the Windies. The opening pair Will Malajczuk and Nitesh Samuel saw the Aussies off to a frantic and aggressive start.

2026-01-29T10:51:01.540852+00:00 IST

Australia name three debutants for T20I series opener vs Pakistan

ustralia are set to play three debutants in the first Pakistan vs Australia T20I of the three-match series, on Thursday at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. Mahli Beardman, Jack Edwards and Matthew Renshaw are set to earn their maiden T20I caps in the series opener.

2026-01-29T09:09:46.748948+00:00 IST

Tennis

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French Open: Germany's Zverev advances into Round 3

German tennis player Alexander Zverev defeated Slovak tennis player Alex Molcan on Friday at the Philippe-Chatrier court in the second-round tie of Roland Garros. The German, Zverev won the match in three straight sets 6-4, 6-2 and 6-1 therefore progressing into the third round of the competition.

2023-06-02T07:19:19.346571+00:00 IST

French Open 2023: Daniel Altmaier shocks Jannik Sinner in R2

Altmaier's victory made up for Sinner's five-set victory over him in their lone previous ATP Head2Head match at the 2022 US Open.

2023-06-01T17:33:08.927548+00:00 IST

French Open: Casper Ruud battles past Giulio Zeppieri to enter R3

The fourth seed downed the Italian qualifier 6-3, 6-2, 4-6, 7-5 on Court Philippe-Chatrier.

2023-06-01T14:00:03.256937+00:00 IST

Others

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Anmol Kharb's inspirational run concludes with semi-final defeat

India shuttler Anmol Kharb's memorable run at the Arctic Open 2025 badminton tournament's women's singles draw ended after a heartbreaking semi-final defeat against Japanese top seed Akane Yamaguchi in Vantaa, Finland, on Saturday.

2025-10-11T18:23:59.643808+00:00 IST

PVL 2025: Kolkata Thunderbolts stun Chennai Blitz with win

Kolkata Thunderbolts put on a dominant performance to beat the Chennai Blitz 15-11, 15-12, 15-13 in the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad, on Saturday. Jithin N was named the Player of the Match.

2025-10-11T18:23:38.928318+00:00 IST

SLI gears up for inaugural season in early 2026

The schedule has been revised for better calendar alignment across the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF), athletes, prospective franchises, and broadcast partners.

2025-10-11T18:07:15.034387+00:00 IST

Football

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Game-changers in ISL 2024-25’s playoffs race

With Mohun Bagan Super Giant sitting comfortably atop the table (35) and teams in the middle vying for crucial playoff spots, the ability to capitalize on dead-ball scenarios is shaping the fortunes of many, according to a release from ISL.

2025-01-16T12:32:33.177592+00:00 IST

Premier League: Arsenal secure incredible comeback win

After a 1-1 draw against Nottingham Forest on Tuesday, it was important for the Gunners to increase their chances at the title with a win.

2025-01-16T05:29:04.054793+00:00 IST

Chennaiyin coach feels team deserved all 3 points following draw

Speaking at the post-match press conference, Coyle expressed disappointment at dropping two points, despite his side being in control for most of the game, and also highlighted areas needing improvement.

2025-01-16T03:27:45.957818+00:00 IST

Hockey

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Savita Punia dedicates FIH Goalkeeper of the Year award to team

Savita won the FIH Goalkeeper of the Year Award at the FIH Hockey Stars Awards 2023 on Tuesday. This marks her third consecutive win of the FIH Goalkeeper of the Year Award, having emerged victorious in every edition since 2021, as per a Hockey India press release.

2023-12-21T12:45:21.996606+00:00 IST

Indian Men’s Hockey Team wins thriller against France 5-4

The Indian Men's Hockey Team defeated France 5-4 in their fourth and final match of the 5 Nations Tournament Valencia 2023 on Saturday

2023-12-20T15:25:05.443006+00:00 IST

"This fuels my determination.....": Hardik on receiving FIH award

In a momentous achievement for the Indian men's hockey team, vice-captain and stellar midfielder Hardik Singh was crowned the FIH Player of the Year for 2023. The much-awaited FIH Awards for 2023 were announced on Tuesday. These awards are determined through a comprehensive voting process involving an Expert Panel, National Associations represented by their team Captains and Coaches, as well as input from fans and media representatives.

2023-12-20T10:57:38.078908+00:00 IST

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Cricket

"Proud” fans celebrate in New York as India beats Pakistan

After India clinched victory in the Asia Cup final over arch-rivals Pakistan, Indian fans in New York celebrated the win and expressed their happiness.

2025-09-29T03:42:27.218546+00:00 IST

Cricket

Disrespect: Salman on India snubbing handshake

Pakistan captain Salman Agha claimed that India's refusal to shake hands is not a "disrespect" to them, but instead to the sport.

2025-09-29T02:46:26.133670+00:00 IST

Cricket

Here's how India players reacted to Asia Cup win

India players took a subtle dig at their Pakistan counterparts and the PCB chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, by mimicking their celebrations, sending bold messages, and posting pictures with a fake trophy.

2025-09-29T00:06:54.791646+00:00 IST

Cricket

"In the end, intent always wins!": Head coach Gambhir posts after

Head coach Gautam Gambhir had a simple message filled with "intent" after India's nerve-jangling five-wicket win over Pakistan in the Asia Cup final at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.

2025-09-28T23:01:08.700157+00:00 IST

Cricket

'Not out of form', Suryakumar says he was confident that 'Shivam

India T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav doesn't consider himself out of form even though the statistics point towards a lacklustre Asia Cup campaign during which his bat remained silent for the majority of the tournament.

2025-09-28T22:49:07.600787+00:00 IST

Cricket

"I want to give my match fees to the Indian Army": Suryakumar

"I want to give my match fees from all the games which I have played in this tournament to the Indian Army", says Suryakumar Yadav, India's T20 captain, in the Post-Match Press Conference after winning the Asia Cup 2025 by defeating Pakistan.

2025-09-28T22:14:10.745001+00:00 IST

Cricket

"One of most special knocks of my life": Tilak Varma shines in gl

A well-compiled half-century by Tilak Varma and his useful partnerships with Sanju Samson and Shivam Dube helped Team India secure their second T20I Asia Cup title and overall ninth title, including the ODI editions, beating Pakistan by five wickets in a nail-biting final at Dubai on Sunday.

2025-09-28T21:50:19.141449+00:00 IST

Cricket

'Cannot accept trophy from a person who represents a country'

During the post-match presentation, Pakistan collected their runners-up medals, and so did Tilak Varma and Abhishek Sharma, the 'Player of the Match' and 'Player of the Tournament' respectively. However, after post-match interviews of Tilak, Abhishek and Pakistan skipper Salman Agha, former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull, the presenter informed that India will not be collecting their medals or trophy during the ceremony, and the ceremony concluded.

2025-09-28T21:46:54.790244+00:00 IST

Cricket

Varun Chakravarthy calls Kuldeep 'one of best spinners' in world

India's tenacious spin duo Varun Chakravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav gave a special shoutout to the team analyst Hari Prasad Mohan for the extent of effort he put behind the scenes that played a part in setting up the ninth Asia Cup title win for India in Dubai on Sunday.

2025-09-28T20:48:27.266447+00:00 IST

Cricket

"Three blows, no response": BCCI as India beats Pakistan to win A

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), announced Rs 21 crores prize money for the Indian team and support staff post their victory over Pakistan in the T20 Asia Cup Final.

2025-09-28T20:37:56.569260+00:00 IST

Cricket

"Pehle humne Sindoor lagaya tha aur ab Tilak": Jubilant fans erup

A well-compiled half-century by Tilak Varma and his valuable partnerships with Sanju Samson and Shivam Dube helped Team India secure their second T20I Asia Cup title and overall ninth title, including the ODI editions, beating Pakistan by five wickets in a nail-biting final at Dubai on Sunday.

2025-09-28T20:24:30.856955+00:00 IST

Cricket

A look at Tilak Varma's solid record in knockout matches

During the final on Sunday, while chasing a modest 147, the initial spell by Faheem Ashraf left India at 20/3. Coming in at 10/2, with skipper Suryakumar Yadav inside the pavillion and vice-captain Shubman Gill following him shortly after, Tilak rebuilt the innings brick-by-brick, stitching half-century stands with Sanju Samson and Shivam Dube and winning his side the title, with his knock of 69* in 53 balls, with three fours and four sixes.

2025-09-28T19:59:03.020985+00:00 IST

Cricket

"Nothing else matters": Rinku Singh after India beats Pakistan to

Rinku Singh on Monday expressed his excitement after India's win against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 final, saying, Nothing else matters.

2025-09-28T19:42:41.610298+00:00 IST

Cricket

'Tilak Varma just played a Virat Kohli–like knock against Pak'

In pursuit of a 147-run target, India's top-order faltered and withered at 20/3 in the fourth over of the powerplay. Tilak Varma steadied the world champions' sinking ship and injected the much-needed impetus to drive India past the finishing line.

2025-09-28T19:40:11.512489+00:00 IST