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T20 WC: Brook's counter-attacking ton helps England reach semis

With this win, England has two wins in two matches in the Super Eight phase, sealing their spot in the semifinal. Pakistan, whose first match was a washout, cannot qualify for the knockouts even if they win their last fixture against Sri Lanka. England have four points, confirming their berth in the semifinals, while Pakistan sit at nil. In chase of 165 runs, it was Brook's no-holds-barred assault that guided England to a victory from a spot of bother at 58/4. Brook is the first-ever captain to hit a century in T20 World Cup history.

2026-02-24T17:30:10.850395+00:00 IST

Jindal Panthers beat Mallet Masters in thrilling inaugural match

Riding on a brilliant six-goal performance from Naveen Jindal, Jindal Panthers registered a thrilling 8-6.5 victory over Mallet Masters despite their opponents starting with a 0.5-goal advantage under the handicap rule, in the opening match of the Jindal Polo Estate Cup, which is part of the ongoing Jindal Polo Spring Season at the Jindal Polo Estate.

2026-02-24T17:23:50.785812+00:00 IST

KIWG: Army on top of medal tally

Another five medals were decided on Day 2 of KIWG 2026 on Tuesday. The highlight of the day was Nordic skier Kajal Kumari Rai of CRPF winning her second consecutive gold medal of the competition. Ten gold medals have been decided in Gulmarg leg so far. Army added one more to their three overnight to tally five golds so far.

2026-02-24T17:00:45.752969+00:00 IST

Whoever adapts best will win: Santner ahead of NZ vs SL match

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner said both New Zealand and Sri Lanka are aware of each other's game and whoever adapts to the conditions better will win their Super 8 encounter of the T20 World Cup 2026, set to be held at Colombo's R Premadasa Stadium on Wednesday.

2026-02-24T16:54:28.600340+00:00 IST

Ajay Thakur speaks on importance of Senior Kabaddi Nationals

With 29 teams and around 400 players competing under the aegis of the Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI), the championship will feature a mix of seasoned stars and emerging talent -- including standout performers from Pro Kabaddi League Season 12

2026-02-24T16:53:24.795200+00:00 IST

Babar Azam registers lowest strike rate in men's T20 WC history

With Pakistan's all-important Super Eight clash to be won following a washout against New Zealand, all eyes were on Babar to finally play a big knock. However, he disappointed big time, scoring just 25 in 24 balls, with two fours.

2026-02-24T16:49:36.748976+00:00 IST

Australia women’s unbeaten streak at Allan Border Field now 21-0

The Alyssa Healy-led side has taken a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series

2026-02-24T16:48:55.628340+00:00 IST

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Ajay Sharma expresses strong support for Auqib Nabi

Former Indian cricketer and head coach of Jammu and Kashmir, Ajay Sharma, backed his side's ace seamer Auqib Nabi to get a call straight away for the national Test side after he finished as the leading wicket-taker in the recently concluded Ranji Trophy season.

2026-03-08T12:19:15.392426+00:00 IST

Ishan's granddad, coach extend wishes ahead of T20WC final

Team India will be gunning for their third ICC T20 World Cup title, while on the other hand, the Kiwis, the 2021 World Test Champions, will be eyeing their first-ever world title in limited-overs cricket.

2026-03-08T11:55:14.625316+00:00 IST

Team management has to take tough call on Abhishek Sharma: Kaif

Kaif expressed his views on the social media platform X, suggesting that the team management must take a "tough call" on whether to persist with Abhishek despite his recent struggles with form or bring in another option for the high-stakes clash.

2026-03-08T11:51:34.974810+00:00 IST

Tennis

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Alcaraz to miss Davis Cup 2025 Final 8 due to injury

The two-time Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz travelled to Bologna, Italy, for the competition, but did not recover from his injury in time to participate in the 2025 Davis Cup Final 8 event.

2025-11-18T12:38:32.916554+00:00 IST

World Tennis League makes its India debut this December

Slated for December 17-20 in Bengaluru, the four-day tournament will find its home at the prestigious SM Krishna Tennis Stadium, owned and operated by the Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association, as per a release from World Tennis League.

2025-11-18T09:41:13.059915+00:00 IST

Sinner defends Nitto ATP Finals title with win over Alcaraz

Italy's Jannik Sinner defended his Nitto ATP Finals crown as he defeated his long-time rival Carlos Alcaraz in a straight-set win.

2025-11-17T10:42:57.459286+00:00 IST

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Record 30,000 runners to compete in New Delhi Marathon

The 11th edition of the Cognizant New Delhi Marathon, scheduled for 22 February 2026, is set to be one of the largest sporting events in the country, with over 30,000 participants expected to take part.

2026-02-20T12:58:54.613683+00:00 IST

Manu Gandas makes move with 64 in round three

Manu Gandas made a move with a six-under 64 in round three to join Shaurya Bhattacharya, who shot a 73, at the top of the leaderboard at the Rs 1.5 crore DP World Players Championship 2026 being played at the Tollygunge Club in Kolkata.

2026-02-20T10:55:24.314150+00:00 IST

Jharkhand, Bihar, Chhattisgarh Associations approve JBC League

The league, short for the Jharkhand, Bihar and Chhattisgarh Kabaddi League, is scheduled to be held in the first half of 2026. The inaugural season will feature a total of five teams representing the three states, according to an official release.

2026-02-20T10:09:08.486464+00:00 IST

Football

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India defeat Sri Lanka to finish runners-up

India brought their SAFF Women's Futsal Championship 2026 campaign to a positive close with a commanding 5-2 victory over Sri Lanka at the Hua Mak Indoor Stadium in Bangkok on Sunday.

2026-01-25T16:03:09.359876+00:00 IST

India put four past Sri Lanka for second win

The win, which followed an 11-3 demolition of Bhutan two days ago, took India to third place with eight points from five matches. Maldives, who beat Bhutan 3-1 earlier for their fifth win in as many games, were crowned the inaugural SAFF men's futsal champions with a game to spare. India will now aim to get the runners-up spot when they face second-placed Pakistan in their last match on Monday.

2026-01-25T13:26:19.446054+00:00 IST

Kerala Blasters FC complete signing of Rowllin Borges

Kerala Blasters FC are pleased to announce the signing of Indian midfielder Rowllin Borges, who joins the club ahead of the upcoming Indian Super League (ISL) season, according to a release.

2026-01-25T10:39:49.010723+00:00 IST

Hockey

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Ghumanhera Riser’s Academy defeates Raja Karan Hockey Academy

Ghumanhera Riser's Academy, Pritam Siwach Hockey Academy, Sonepat, S.G.P.C Hockey Academy, and Army Boys Sports Company registered emphatic victories on Day 2 of the 3rd Hockey India Junior Men Academy Championship 2025 - Zone A & B

2025-12-25T14:56:37.791702+00:00 IST

Soorma Hockey Club unveils new jersey at Sitaare Aur Soorma

Held at the Ramchandra University Ground, the event unfolded not as a formal showcase but as a shared hockey experience--one where students, fans, media, and players occupied the same space, united by the game

2025-12-25T14:34:30.939950+00:00 IST

Shrachi Bengal Tigers ready to roar again in Women's HIL

After finishing third in the inaugural season of the Women's Hockey India League (HIL), Shrachi Bengal Tigers will be determined to make their mark in the upcoming edition of the tournament, which begins on December 28

2025-12-25T11:21:52.106183+00:00 IST

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Cricket

Pacer Arundhati Reddy moves to 11th in T20I player rankings

Pacer Arundhati Reddy and batter Jemimah Rodrigues improved their rankings at the conclusion of the three-match T20I bilateral series against Australia, according to the latest ICC Women's T20I Player Rankings.

2026-02-24T16:39:08.157376+00:00 IST

Others

Sports Ministry asks IOA to form ad-hoc committee to run Karate

At present, at least five bodies, the All India Karate-Do Federation (AIKDF), Karate Association of India (KAI), Karate India Organisation (KIO), Karate India and The Karate Federation of India (TKFI), have laid claim to being the official governing authority for the sport in India.

2026-02-24T15:50:02.725297+00:00 IST

Cricket

Sahibzada's 63 helps Pakistan to 164, Dawson shines with 3-fer

Liam Dawson's 3/24 in 4 overs was the pick of the efforts by the Three Lions' bowlers.

2026-02-24T15:44:08.640773+00:00 IST

Cricket

Ponting hails SA's mindset shift after win over Ind in T20 WC

Proteas continued their unbeaten run in the T20 World Cup, battering India by 76 runs, their biggest loss in T20 World Cup history. After the end of their golden 12-match winning run in the T20 World Cup and a massive 17-match win streak in ICC events, Team India has to win the remainder of their fixtures against Zimbabwe and West Indies and is left at the mercy of net-run-rate as well.

2026-02-24T15:38:10.403465+00:00 IST

Cricket

"Just the shake up they needed": Shastri on India's loss to SA

India's 12-match win streak in T20 WCs and their record 17 match unbeaten run in ICC events since their loss to Australia in 2023 Cricket World Cup faced a jolting end when a sensational fifty from David Miller and fiery spells from Marco Jansen and Lungi Ngidi helped Proteas put on a clinical all-round performance, beating the defending champions by 76 runs, their biggest loss in T20 WC history. Now Men in Blue have to win their remaining two matches, and for a good part, they are left at the mercy of net-run-rate.

2026-02-24T15:22:27.180729+00:00 IST

Others

India, Australia build high-performance para-swimming system

The workshop will officially commence on February 25 and conclude on February 28 and participating coaches will engage in intensive practical and theoretical sessions with Australian coaches aimed at elevating India's para-swimming standards ahead of upcoming international competitions.

2026-02-24T15:21:46.581126+00:00 IST

Cricket

Rinku Singh returns home due to family emergency: Source

Team India will be playing a must-win clash against Zimbabwe at Chennai on Thursday. After a humiliating 76-run loss to South Africa in their Super Eight phase opener, the Men in Blue will need to win their remaining matches to keep themselves alive in their title defence and also hope that South Africa ends the Super Eight phase unbeaten.

2026-02-24T14:35:46.635866+00:00 IST

Tennis

Nagal powers through; Dhamne impresses at Maha Open Men's C'ships

India's top-ranked tennis star Sumit Nagal delivered a commanding performance while local teenager and the country's rising youngster Manas Dhamne showcased nerves of steel to spearhead the Indian charge in the Maha Open ATP Challenger 75 Men's Tennis Championship at the Balewadi Stadium on Tuesday.

2026-02-24T14:28:33.004123+00:00 IST

Cricket

Yusuf Pathan backs India to “bounce back” in T20 World Cup

Former India cricketer and Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Yusuf Pathan backed India to bounce back in the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 after their massive loss to South Africa.

2026-02-24T14:14:13.458181+00:00 IST

Others

After turning grief into joy Kajal Kumari Rai eyes Olympics glory

Just five days before the Khelo India Winter Games in 2025, Kajal's world had collapsed. Her father died unexpectedly, forcing her to abandon training and return home to Shillong for his last rites. The rituals ended, but the grief did not. Still, Kajal returned to Gulmarg to compete, carrying shock and sorrow heavier than any snowfall.

2026-02-24T13:50:38.748062+00:00 IST

Cricket

Milestones for Mooney, Schutt after win over India in 1st ODI

Both Mooney and Schutt, two vital players in Australia's limited-overs set-up had a memorable showing in their side's six-wicket win over India at Brisbane on Tuesday. While Mooney delivered a brilliant half-century in chase of 215 runs, Schutt got two wickets.

2026-02-24T13:42:42.466666+00:00 IST

Cricket

Mooney praises Healy after Australia’s ODI win over India Women

Australia women's cricketer Beth Mooney lauded veteran Alyssa Healy and said she "makes life easy" at the crease after the duo helped Australia register a six-wicket win over the Harmanpreet Kaur-led India Women in the first match of the three-match series, in Brisbane on Tuesday.

2026-02-24T13:27:24.626868+00:00 IST

Cricket

Healy hails Aussie "bounceback" after win over Ind in 1st ODI

Following a setback in the T20Is, Healy's swansong in longer formats got off to a fine start as her side beat India by six wickets in the first ODI at Brisbane, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Following this, there will be a one-off Test at Perth from March 6 onwards.

2026-02-24T13:26:22.280401+00:00 IST

Cricket

T20 World Cup: Pakistan opt to bat first against England

Pakistan's opener batter Sahibzada Farhan is the leading run-scorer in this tournament with 220 runs in four matches. Spinner Usman Tariq has taken eight wickets for his side in just three innings and the onus will be on these two as Pakistan look to seal their first victory in Super Eights.

2026-02-24T13:23:32.119044+00:00 IST