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T20 WC: Sri Lanka could play semi-final in Colombo

Sri Lanka is likely to play their 2026 T20 World Cup semi-final at home in Colombo's R. Premadasa Stadium if they qualify and aren't drawn against India.

2026-02-24T02:44:59.216546+00:00 IST

Hope hails Windies' batting effort after 107-run win vs Zimbabwe

West Indies captain Shai Hope said that "it was a joy to watch" the team's batting effort after the Men in Maroon registered a massive 107-run victory over Zimbabwe in both teams' first Super 8 match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Monday.

2026-02-23T18:03:46.011615+00:00 IST

“Means a Lot”: Hetmyer after 85 in Windies’ big win over Zimbabwe

The left-hander played a pivotal role in his side's 107-run victory in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Super 8 clash at the Wankhede Stadium.

2026-02-23T18:01:36.536327+00:00 IST

Hetmyer, Motie hand Windies massive 107-run win over Zimbabwe

Shimron Hetmyer (85 runs off 34 balls) and Rovman Powell (59 runs off 35 balls) with the bat and Gudakesh Motie (4/28 in 4 overs) with the ball shone for the two-time champions.

2026-02-23T17:49:24.324024+00:00 IST

Gujarat Diamonds unveil squad for Big Cricket League season 2

Leading the team is Dhammika Prasad, the former Sri Lankan international fast bowler

2026-02-23T17:37:46.208045+00:00 IST

ISL: Clinical Mohun Bagan SG outclass Chennaiyin FC

The Mariners climbed to second in the table with six points, level with city rivals East Bengal FC, but behind on goal difference, while Chennaiyin FC are 11th, according to a release.

2026-02-23T17:36:48.909995+00:00 IST

ISL: Odisha to host Inter Kashi FC in their first match

Odisha FC will host newly-promoted Inter Kashi FC in their first match of Indian Super League 2025-26, which will be played at the Kalinga Stadium, in Bhubaneswar, on Tuesday, February 24.

2026-02-23T17:20:32.189528+00:00 IST

Cricket

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Brett Randell scripts history with five wickets in five balls

Within the space of five balls, Northern Districts crashed from a steady start to a precarious 11 for 7. At one stage, Randell's bowling figures stood at an extraordinary 7 for 4 as he ripped through the batting lineup during a single session.

2026-03-08T09:22:54.363403+00:00 IST

Laxmi Ratan Shukla encourages India to maintain form in WC final

Former India cricketer and West Bengal minister Laxmi Ratan Shukla on Sunday encouraged Team India to play the way they have played throughout the tournament ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 final against New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, expressing confidence in batters Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan's good form and wished the team the best ahead of the summit clash.

2026-03-08T09:10:16.973722+00:00 IST

Amelia Kerr breaks 44-year record with seven-wicket haul

New Zealand captain Amelia Kerr has broken a 44-year-old record with a brilliant seven-wicket haul in the second New Zealand Women vs Zimbabwe Women ODI of the three-match series, in Dunedin on Sunday, as per the ICC website. Amelia Kerr's effort helped the team register a comfortable eight-wicket win and clinch an unassailable 2-0 lead.

2026-03-08T08:14:12.147492+00:00 IST

Tennis

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Alcaraz clinches ATP Year-End number one honours for second time

Not only did Alcaraz move to the semifinals, but he also upstaged Jannik Sinner to secure the year-end top rank honours for the second time in his career.

2025-11-14T04:33:43.260360+00:00 IST

Carlos Alcaraz seals semi-final berth at Nitto ATP Finals

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz confirmed his place in the semi-finals of the Nitto ATP Finals on Thursday after Alex de Minaur's win over Taylor Fritz.

2025-11-13T17:27:04.972278+00:00 IST

Alex de Minaur stays alive in ATP Finals race; knocks out Taylor

Australia's Alex de Minaur kept his Nitto ATP Finals semi-final hopes alive with a determined 7-6(3), 6-3 win over America's Taylor Fritz in the Jimmy Connors group on Thursday in Turin. The result also ended Fritz's campaign at this year's season-ending championship.

2025-11-13T17:12:11.644624+00:00 IST

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RR Lakshya Cup 2025 to feature India’s top-ranked air rifle shoot

India's top 20-ranked 10m Air Rifle shooters will compete at the 16th RR Lakshya Cup 2025, powered by RR Global, at the Lakshya Shooting Club, Karnala Sports Academy, Panvel, Navi Mumbai.

2026-02-19T02:22:51.604484+00:00 IST

12-member Indian team to compete at ACC Championships

Army's Harmanjot Singh will be among the 12-member Indian team that will compete in the 18th Asian Cross-Country Championships scheduled for February 21 in Fukuoka, Japan.

2026-02-18T12:56:16.127626+00:00 IST

Former world number two Wesley So confirms return to Norway Chess

"I am delighted to be coming back to play Norway Chess. And what a pleasure to be visiting in brilliant sunshine! Toasting to a fun and challenging event! Skal!". With that cheerful message, Wesley So confirms his return to Norway Chess 2026, where he will compete for the sixth time, as per a press release.

2026-02-18T11:50:12.356571+00:00 IST

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SAFF Futsal Championship: India secures a 3-3 draw against Nepal

India fought back three times to secure a 3-3 draw against Nepal in their second match of the SAFF Futsal Championship 2026 at the Nonthaburi Stadium on Sunday.

2026-01-19T04:56:27.116177+00:00 IST

Blue Tigresses suffer defeat in friendly against FC Metalist 1925

The Indian senior women's team lost 0-2 to Ukrainian club FC Metalist 1925 Kharkiv in their first friendly match at the Emirhan Sport Centre in Manavgat, Turkiye, on Sunday.

2026-01-19T04:41:10.751891+00:00 IST

Diti Kanungo’s four goals help India outplay Nepal

The Indian women's futsal team triumphed 8-1 against Nepal in the SAFF Women's Futsal Championship 2026 at the Nonthaburi Stadium in Thailand, on Saturday.

2026-01-18T03:07:52.941665+00:00 IST

Hockey

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Jr. WC star Sunil PB vies to carry forward Karnataka's legacy

The young defender will be seen in action for Vedanta Kalinga Lancers in the forthcoming Men's Hockey India League starting January 3

2025-12-23T08:32:30.214674+00:00 IST

Harmanpreet retained as captain of Soorma Hockey Club

Harmanpreet Singh's command in defence and world-class drag flicking ability have been pivotal, bringing both stability and offensive edge to the Men's team, who finished third in the Hockey India League last season. As captain of the Indian National Hockey Team, he has led the country to numerous significant achievements, including Olympic and Asian Games medals. His experience and composure under pressure continue to set an example for his teammates, fuelling their ambition to succeed on the field

2025-12-23T08:05:41.459825+00:00 IST

Third Hockey India Sub Junior Men Academy Championship results

Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy, Salute Hockey Academy, Sail Hockey Academy, Army Boys Sports Company and S.G.P.C. Hockey Academy recorded wins on the opening day of the 3rd Hockey India Sub Junior Men Academy Championship 2025 - Zone A & B at the Veer Narmad South Gujarat University Hockey Ground in Surat, Gujarat on Monday, according to a release.

2025-12-22T20:40:12.245823+00:00 IST

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Football

Indian women’s team steam past Perth Azzurri

The Indian senior women's national football team defeated Australian club side Perth Azzurri 7-2 in a closed-door friendly at Macedonia Park in Perth on Monday, February 23.

2026-02-23T16:16:04.707611+00:00 IST

Tennis

Ivashka stuns top seed Gomez at Maha Open ATP Challenger C'ships

Former top-50-ranked player Ilya Ivashka pulled off the upset of the day, knocking out top seed Federico Agustin Gomez in a thrilling three-set battle in the opening round of the PMRDA Powered Maha Open ATP Challenger 75 Men's Tennis Championship at the Shiv Chhatrapati Kreeda Sankul, Mhalunge Balewadi Tennis Stadium, according to a release.

2026-02-23T16:03:39.808353+00:00 IST

Cricket

WI smash 254 against ZIM, second-highest team score in T20 WC

The West Indies posted a colossal 254/6 in 20 overs, second only to Sri Lanka's 260/6 against Kenya in the 2007 T20 World Cup. This is also the second time a team has crossed the 250-run mark in the T20 World Cup history.

2026-02-23T15:53:41.050452+00:00 IST

Cricket

Shimron Hetmyer slams fastest T20 WC fifty for West Indies

Hetmyer was eventually dismissed in the 15th over after a blistering 34-ball 85, an innings studded with seven sixes and seven fours. With his seven maximums in the match, Hetmyer equalled the record for the joint-most sixes in a single T20 World Cup edition, tying with Nicholas Pooran's record of 17 maximums in the T20 World Cup 2024.

2026-02-23T15:51:54.891556+00:00 IST

Cricket

“Won’t try anything extraordinary”: Dogra ahead of Ranji final

Jammu and Kashmir captain Paras Dogra expressed confidence and said the team will not try anything "too extraordinary" ahead of their Ranji Trophy 2025-26 final against Karnataka starting Tuesday.

2026-02-23T15:08:35.680574+00:00 IST

Others

Himachal Pradesh’s snow warriors shine across 5 editions of KIWG

The Gulmarg leg of the KIWG 2026 is being held from February 23-26, with India's top skiers, including Winter Olympians, participating in the event. The Leh leg of the Khelo India Winter Games concluded in January this year.

2026-02-23T13:53:45.528745+00:00 IST

Cricket

Zimbabwe win toss, choose to bowl first against West Indies

Both West Indies and Zimbabwe come into the Super 8 clash as the table-toppers of their respective groups in the tournament's group-stage. Two-time champions West Indies secured victories over Scotland, England, Nepal and Italy to progress, while Zimbabwe registered wins against Oman, Australia and Sri Lanka, with their fixture against Ireland ending in a no result due to abandonment.

2026-02-23T13:30:22.373438+00:00 IST

Hockey

Sakshi Rana opens up on her learnings at national camp

According to a release, the 18-year-old, who had a memorable senior debut last year by scoring against Spain, described the camp as a key environment for daily learning, physical conditioning, and improvement in game intelligence.

2026-02-23T12:45:25.608722+00:00 IST

Cricket

CSA announces Proteas men’s home schedule for 2026/27 season

South Africa, continuing their defence of the ICC World Test Championship title, will be in action in a packed schedule at home where they are set to host Australia, Bangladesh and England, according to the ICC website.

2026-02-23T12:40:26.579373+00:00 IST

Cricket

"Looking forward": Muzumdar optimistic ahead of 1st ODI vs AUS-W

India Women's cricket team head coach Amol Muzumdar expressed confidence and optimism ahead of the first ODI in the three-match series against Australia Women, calling it a significant milestone following India's historic ODI World Cup triumph.

2026-02-23T12:34:35.069490+00:00 IST

Cricket

Afghanistan to face Sri Lanka in white-ball series

The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has confirmed that they will play Sri Lanka in a white-ball series, consisting of three ODIs and as many T20I games from March 13 to 25 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), according to a release.

2026-02-23T12:26:38.063357+00:00 IST

Others

Jindal Polo Estate Cup set to ignite in Noida from February 24

The Jindal Polo Spring Season gathers momentum with the much-anticipated Jindal Polo Estate Cup (4 Goals), scheduled to take place from February 24 to March 1 at the Jindal Polo Estate, Noida.

2026-02-23T12:17:32.232208+00:00 IST

Others

72nd Senior Nationals Men’s Kabaddi Championship in Vadodara

The 72nd Senior Nationals Men's Kabaddi Championship 2026 is all set to take place at the Sama Indoor Complex, Vadodara, from February 24 to 27, according to a release.

2026-02-23T12:16:29.042968+00:00 IST

Others

Omar Abdullah proud as Gulmarg hosts KIWG for sixth straight year

The Gulmarg leg of the Khelo India Winter Games is being held from February 23 to 26, with top Indian skiers, including Winter Olympians, participating in various snow sports disciplines.

2026-02-23T11:53:05.713084+00:00 IST