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BCCI officially announces Apollo Tyres as new lead sponsor

The BCCI, in its statement, said that the "new partnership, secured after a rigorous bidding process, represents a substantial increase in sponsorship value, signifying the immense and growing commercial appeal of Indian cricket."

2025-09-16T12:35:12.883644+00:00 IST

Former Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Yousuf targets Suryakumar

Shaking hands before and after the match has been a longstanding practice in cricket. However, the Indian players refused to shake hands with their counterparts after securing a thumping 7-wicket victory in Dubai. In response, Pakistan pulled out of the post-match presentation.

2025-09-16T12:03:12.646975+00:00 IST

"Leading RCB was tremendous learning": Rajat Patidar

The star batter now looks to draw on those learnings as he leads India A in the opening match of the three-match one-day series against Australia A, beginning September 30. Tilak Varma, India's T20I mainstay, will be leading in other two matches.

2025-09-16T11:55:58.625549+00:00 IST

Brevis excited to represent hometown Pretoria in SA20 season 4

On September 9, when the hammer struck during the SA20 season four auctions, history was made as after months of scoring runs and blasting sixes for fun in T20 cricket, Brevis was picked by Pretoria for R16.5 million or Rs 8.31 crores, marking an end of his three years of association with MI Cape Town, having won the title with them this season.

2025-09-16T11:44:11.003024+00:00 IST

Rohit Sharma practices with Mumbai youngsters Mhatre, Sarfaraz

Both Ayush and Sarfaraz took to their Instagram accounts, sharing stories of their interactions with the 'Hitman'. Rohit gifted Ayush a bat, while Sarfaraz was seen observing and chatting with Rohit in the nets.

2025-09-16T11:11:26.937325+00:00 IST

Ponting categorically denies viral fake quote on India-Pakistan

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has denied a viral quote that was falsely attributed to him in the aftermath of the handshake row during the clash between two arch-rivals, India and Pakistan, at the Asia Cup.

2025-09-16T10:40:43.203001+00:00 IST

China Open: Sindhu advances to second round, Ayush crashes out

As per ESPN, Sindhu defeated her opponent Jakobsen in two straight games by 21-5, 21-10 in just 27 minutes.

2025-09-16T10:40:08.010243+00:00 IST

Cricket

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Former BCCI president IS Bindra passes away at 84

The BCCI confirmed the demise of one of the most influential administrators of Indian cricket through a post on its official X handle. "The BCCI mourns the passing of former BCCI President - Mr IS Bindra. The Board's thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones," the statement read.

2026-01-25T20:23:08.329413+00:00 IST

"I was trying to bowl in the right areas": Ravi Bishnoi

Following India's emphatic eight-wicket victory over New Zealand in the third T20I, leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi said he focused on bowling in the right areas and worked extensively on his lengths after enduring a difficult Indian Premier League (IPL) season last year.

2026-01-25T20:02:23.183393+00:00 IST

BCB reinstate Najmul Islam as finance committee chairman

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) have reinstated director M Najmul Islam as finance committee chairman, according to The Daily Star.

2026-01-25T18:24:16.737776+00:00 IST

Tennis

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Rafael Nadal withdraws from Madrid Open due to injury concerns

The Madrid Open, which Nadal has bagged five times, starts on Monday.

2023-04-20T10:49:03.234380+00:00 IST

Belinda Bencic to miss Madrid, Rome tournaments due to hip injury

In an Instagram story post on Wednesday, the Swiss star stated that she hopes to be "back at 100%" for French Open, the year's second Grand Slam, which begins on May 28.

2023-04-20T10:20:18.947674+00:00 IST

Barcelona Open: Tsitsipas, Sinner advance to pre-quarters

A finalist in the 2018 and 2021 editions of the tournament, the second-seed made a good start to his 2023 campaign at clay court. Tsitsipas has a record of 13 wins and four losses in Barcelona, where he fell to Rafael Nadal in his previous two championship match appearances. He will be facing Denis Shapovalov in the third round, who had defeated Jozef Kovalik 6-4, 6-3.

2023-04-20T05:48:24.299475+00:00 IST

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Indian veteran Gangjee well placed for International Series

Veteran Rahil Gangjee is the best-placed Indian player in the field on a rain-affected opening day of the Jakarta International Championship at the Damai Indah Golf PIK Course.

2025-10-02T17:57:04.463706+00:00 IST

India takes pledge to end single-use plastic

On the auspicious day of Gandhi Jayanti, the Fit India Mission organised Freedom Run 6.0 across the country to end single-use plastic and encourage citizens to keep all public places litter-free.

2025-10-02T17:45:07.464270+00:00 IST

Dharambir wins club throw silver at WPAC

Dharambir was the biggest medal winner for India at the New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Thursday as he bagged a silver in the men's club throw F51, a category deemed the severest in para games under "impaired muscle power."

2025-10-02T17:42:46.133385+00:00 IST

Football

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PL: Fulham make history at Stamford Bridge with 2-1 win

Fulham dealt a massive blow to Chelsea's Premier League title aspirations after Rodrigo Muniz delivered a last-gasp winner to seal a 2-1 win for the visitors in the local derby.

2024-12-26T17:51:57.653496+00:00 IST

Premier League: Everton hold Manchester City to 1-1 draw

Everton rubbed salt on Manchester City's wounds after Jordan Pickford saved a penalty from Erling Haaland to restrict the defending champions to a 1-1 draw at home.

2024-12-26T17:19:13.200510+00:00 IST

ISL: Mohun Bagan Super Giant extend lead at top with 3-1 win

Mohun Bagan Super Giant returned to winning ways with a 3-1 triumph over Punjab FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season on Thursday.

2024-12-26T16:52:19.463497+00:00 IST

Hockey

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China's team reaches Ranchi for Women's Asian Champions Trophy

China's women's hockey team arrived in Ranchi on Wednesday for the Jharkhand Women's Asian Champions Trophy 2023

2023-10-25T12:28:07.620069+00:00 IST

AP, K'taka win titles in Sub Junior Championship 2023

The 1st Hockey India Sub Junior Men and Women South Zone Championship 2023 concluded on Tuesday in Chennai with Hockey Andhra Pradesh being crowned the Champions in the Sub Junior Women's Category after their 5-0 triumph over Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu, as per a press release from Hockey India.

2023-10-24T17:12:39.884827+00:00 IST

Malaysia women's hockey team arrives in Ranchi for ACT

The team received a warm and spirited welcome, setting the stage for their campaign in the prestigious tournament.

2023-10-24T17:11:43.238442+00:00 IST

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Cricket

Jonathan Trott challenges Afghanistan for more ahead of T20 WC

Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott wants his team to build on their run at last year's T20 World Cup and continue to evolve as a team, as per the official website of ICC.

2025-09-16T09:54:22.943358+00:00 IST

Others

Swede Noren wins BMW PGA in a play-off, McIlroy 20th

Alex Noren edged aside Adrian Saddier in a play-off to win his second BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Club. It was his 12th DP World Tour title

2025-09-16T09:50:54.745356+00:00 IST

Cricket

"India have always been the strongest side irrespective of the tournament": Hong Kong vice-captain Babar Hayat

Hong Kong vice-captain Babar Hayat heaped praise on Team India, calling them the strongest side in world cricket irrespective of the tournament.

2025-09-16T09:49:37.787654+00:00 IST

Cricket

Mandhana back as No. 1 in ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings

India opener Smriti Mandhana has reclaimed the top position in the ICC Women's ODI Batting Rankings after scoring a fine half-century against Australia in the opening match of their three-ODI series played in New Chandigarh on Sunday, as per a release from the International Cricket Council (ICC).

2025-09-16T09:36:58.562532+00:00 IST

Cricket

Pathan, Mohanty named brand ambassadors of Odisha Pro T20 League

Irfan Pathan, a premier fast bowler and one of India's most celebrated cricketers, brings a wealth of international experience and deep regional roots to the league and joining him is Debasish Mohanty, a trailblazer from Odisha for the sport in India. Sanjay Raul, Former International Cricketer (BCCI Match Referee) will be the match referee for the entirety of the league

2025-09-16T09:36:18.561373+00:00 IST

Others

Swiss Ladies Open: Diksha stays in top-20 of LET Order of Merit

Diksha, who has five Top-10s this season, including a runner-up place, will play in France next two weeks before coming back home for the Women's Indian Open, where she has finished in the Top-3 in the past

2025-09-16T09:07:48.867065+00:00 IST

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Devendra Jhajharia predicts historic 20+ medal haul for India

India is preparing to host its biggest para sporting event, the New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships, from September 27 to October 5 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, with a record 73-member Indian contingent, the largest ever for the tournament, which will represent the country, the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) said in a release. The Indian squad, the largest ever for a World Para Athletics Championships, underscores the nation's growing strength and depth in para-sports.

2025-09-16T09:06:33.022039+00:00 IST

Cricket

ICC likely to reject PCB’s request to remove match referee

The PCB had lodged a complaint against Pycroft, accusing him of violating the ICC Code of Conduct and the MCC laws relating to the spirit of cricket. The complaint came after Team India refused to shake hands with Pakistan players after their match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

2025-09-16T08:11:55.754389+00:00 IST

Cricket

Glenn Maxwell to feature in Dean Jones Trophy

The 36-year-old has been included in Victoria's 14-member squad for their opening two Dean Jones Trophy matches against Queensland and Tasmania at Allan Border Field on Wednesday and Friday. Interestingly, Maxwell has featured in just one List A match for Victoria since March 2022, against New South Wales in October last year.

2025-09-16T07:33:13.365769+00:00 IST

Others

"Really happy for winning gold medal for the country": Minakshi

An elated Minakshi Hooda said, "I am really happy for winning a Gold medal for the country... I want to thank everyone for their support... I want to win Gold at the World Cup in November as well and make the country proud."

2025-09-16T05:49:57.692253+00:00 IST

Others

"India’s performance was very good, I’m very happy": Jaismine

Reflecting on India's overall showing at the event, she said, "India's performance in the World Boxing Championship was very good, we have won two gold, one silver, and one bronze medal... it feels very good, I'm very happy."

2025-09-16T05:31:05.698840+00:00 IST

Others

Modi congratulates Vaishali on FIDE Women’s Grand Swiss triumph

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Indian chess player Vaishali Rameshbabu after she defended her FIDE Women's Grand Swiss title in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, and secured a berth in the 2026 FIDE Women's Candidates tournament.

2025-09-16T04:49:37.368405+00:00 IST

Others

PM Modi hails Anandkumar Velkumar’s historic gold

On his X handle, PM Modi said, "Proud of Anandkumar Velkumar for winning the Gold at the Senior Men's 1000m Sprint in the Speed Skating World Championships 2025. His grit, speed and spirit have made him India's first World Champion in skating. His accomplishment will inspire countless youngsters. Congratulations to him and best wishes for all future endeavours."

2025-09-16T04:09:22.424949+00:00 IST

Football

New MBSG signings could be decisive in ACL 2 campaign

Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) will begin their AFC Champions League Two campaign against Turkmenistan's Ahal FK on Tuesday, with their latest signings expected to play a crucial role in the team's continental ambitions, according to the Indian Super League's (ISL) official website.

2025-09-16T04:04:27.716190+00:00 IST