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De Villiers hails Abhishek Sharma's "power, hand-eye coordination

De Villiers was speaking on his Youtube Channel. Abhishek will be featuring in the Asia Cup clash against Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday. In the first clash against the UAE while chasing 58 runs, he scored a quickfire 16-ball 30, with two fours and three sixes, continuing his fine form for the year.

2025-09-14T13:34:57.357575+00:00 IST

Rishikesh Falcons bolster squad with key draft picks for UPL-2

With the men's matches in the Uttarakhand Premier League (UPL) set to begin on September 27, the Rishikesh Falcons are now well-equipped to take on the challenge with a balanced mix of experienced players and promising young talent

2025-09-14T13:34:07.739315+00:00 IST

"Jitna zyada sochoge...": Gill offers batting tips to HK players

In a video posted on X of Hong Kong Cricket, Gill was seen sharing some batting tips with Hong Kong players, advising them not to overthink that much and play their shots without burden.

2025-09-14T13:06:07.710559+00:00 IST

Central Zone on brink of glory, needs 65 runs to clinch trophy

Central Zone needs just 65 runs on the final day to clinch the Duleep Trophy 2025 title, having taken a 64-run lead despite three South Zone batters scoring half-centuries.

2025-09-14T12:37:43.948832+00:00 IST

Shubhankar misses 15th cut in row as Matsuyama leads BMW PGA

Shubhankar Sharma, who has not made a cut since the Indian Open in his home country, has been struggling with his form since then

2025-09-14T12:30:09.247702+00:00 IST

Ekta targets medal glory at World Para Athletics Championships

Among India's leading medal hopes is Ekta Bhyan, the country's top club thrower in the F51 classification. She clinched gold at the 2018 Asian Para Games in Jakarta, a bronze at the World Para Athletics Championship, Paris, a bronze at the 2023 Asian Para Games in China, and gold at the World Para Athletics Championship, Kobe 2024, establishing herself as one of the finest club throwers globally. With her training focused on surpassing her personal best, she is determined to make a mark in front of the home crowd.

2025-09-14T12:25:42.710970+00:00 IST

Coach Jamil names probables squad for AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers

India head coach Khalid Jamil unveiled the 30-player probables squad for the Indian senior men's national football team on Sunday, ahead of the October FIFA International Window.

2025-09-14T12:11:06.580534+00:00 IST

Cricket

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Katey Martin praises DC’s adaptability, Jemimah’s captaincy

Former New Zealand women's cricketer Katey Martin lauded Delhi Capitals (DC) for their adaptability after their second consecutive win in the ongoing Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 season and also praised Jemimah Rodrigues' captaincy as her team ended Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) undefeated run in the tournament on Saturday.

2026-01-25T08:40:13.313304+00:00 IST

“We executed our plans really well”: Minnu Mani after DC’s win

The Delhi Capitals' all-rounder Minnu Mani praised the team's effort after the Delhi-based franchise completed back-to-back wins in the Women's Premier League 2026 with a lethal display across departments against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the BCA Stadium, Kotambi, on Saturday.

2026-01-25T08:25:51.617722+00:00 IST

Pakistan announce 15-member squad for T20 World Cup 2026; Babar A

Pakistan have announced their 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, set to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, as per ICC's website. Led by Salman Agha, Pakistan have excluded veteran pacer Haris Rauf as Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah are set to spearhead the pace attack for the 2009 T20 WC champions.

2026-01-25T07:44:05.725565+00:00 IST

Tennis

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ITF circuit: Emerging stars say look forward to more tournaments

A global hub for hockey, having hosted numerous international tournaments including the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup, the Kalinga Sports Complex is rapidly gaining popularity among the elite tennis players from Syria, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, and Iran who are in the city to clinch top honours in the prestigious ITF event, as per a press release from Sports Odisha

2023-04-13T09:13:02.995907+00:00 IST

Monte Carlo Masters: Rune, Fritz, Medvedev advance to pre-quarter

Rune clinched a 6-2, 6-4 over the Austrian Thiem that helped him advance to the pre-quarters. This is his third appearance in Monaco and his first-ever qualification to the pre-quarters of this tournament.

2023-04-13T09:09:11.863831+00:00 IST

Billie Jean King Cup 2023: India blank hosts Uzbekistan 3-0

This win has taken India to the top of Group 1 standings along with Japan, with three ties to play. India had defeated Thailand by 2-1 on Tuesday with strong performances by Ankita in singles and doubles being the highlight. On Thursday, India will be locking horns with China, followed by matches against South Korea and Japan

2023-04-13T05:29:54.523372+00:00 IST

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Ekler, Blackwell, Yarovyi script World Record to light up evening

Luka Ekler gave herself an early birthday present by winning the women's Long Jump T38 gold medal with a World Record in the New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on a humid Wednesday. The Hungarian, who will celebrate her 27th birthday later this month, leapt 5.91m.

2025-10-01T17:29:42.289090+00:00 IST

Services, Haryana begin strong in inaugural BFI Cup 2025

The inaugural BFI Cup 2025 got underway at the Vellore Institute of Technology in Chennai on Wednesday, with Services and Haryana boxers registering early wins in the preliminaries to set the tone for the week-long tournament.

2025-10-01T17:19:03.186392+00:00 IST

PKL 12: U Mumba complete double over Tamil Thalaivas, move to 5th

A comprehensive 42-24 win for U Mumba over Tamil Thalaivas propelled them to fifth place on the points table at the SDAT Multi-Purpose Indoor Stadium in Chennai on Wednesday night.

2025-10-01T17:18:05.336845+00:00 IST

Football

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ISL: Chennaiyin FC concede narrow defeat against Mumbai City FC

Chennaiyin FC conceded a narrow 1-0 defeat in the ongoing Indian Super League 2024-25 match against Mumbai City at the Mumbai Football Arena on Saturday.

2024-12-21T17:20:44.750268+00:00 IST

ISL: Jamshedpur FC aim for first-ever league double over EBFC

Jamshedpur FC will eye registering their first-ever league double over East Bengal FC when they face off in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on December 21, Saturday, at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK).

2024-12-20T15:00:39.428736+00:00 IST

ISL 2024-25: Resurgent CFC face MCFC challenge away from home

Chennaiyin FC (CFC) will be looking to make it back-to-back wins in the Indian Super League 2024-25 when they take on Mumbai City FC (MCFC) on Saturday at the Mumbai Football Arena in Mumbai.

2024-12-20T09:33:19.037029+00:00 IST

Hockey

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Indian Sub Junior hockey team beaten by Netherlands U18

The Indian Sub Junior Women's and Sub Junior Men's Teams faced defeat by the Netherlands U18 Women's and Men's Teams in their respective matches

2023-10-15T08:34:26.622730+00:00 IST

Indian Sub Junior Hockey Teams shine in maiden Tour

In the women's game, despite EDE taking the early lead, goals from Ravina, Karuna Minz, and Bhavya helped India secure a lead of 3-1. While the third quarter saw EDE reduce the deficit to bring the scoreline to 3-2, a determined Indian team ensured that there were no more defensive lapses for the remainder of the game to complete a landmark victory for India

2023-10-14T08:57:33.434635+00:00 IST

CM Hemant Soren unveils mascot for Women's Asian Trophy

Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Friday unveiled the mascot for the Jharkhand Women's Asian Champions Trophy Ranchi 2023 at the Project Bhawan in Dhurva, Ranchi, Jharkhand.

2023-10-13T19:57:46.005735+00:00 IST

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Rayhan Thomas moves up to T-12 in Korn Ferry

After being interrupted by the weather in the first round, Rayhan Thomas came back to complete the first round in 5-under 65 at the Simmons Bank Open on the Korn Ferry Tour.

2025-09-14T12:05:41.207325+00:00 IST

Cricket

Smriti Mandhana becomes 7th-highest run-getter in women's ODIs

Mandhana achieved this milestone during her side's first ODI against Australia at New Chandigarh. During the match, Mandhana played a fine knock of 58 in 63 balls, with six fours and two sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of 92.06.

2025-09-14T11:59:14.445079+00:00 IST

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Hong Kong Open: India's Lakshya agonisingly falls short in final

India shuttler Lakshya Sen floundered in the final and settled for silver after falling to a comprehensive defeat in the men's singles final against China's Li Shi Feng at the Hong Kong Open on Sunday.

2025-09-14T11:47:20.829064+00:00 IST

Others

Aman Sehrawat disqualified from Wrestling World Championships

Indian wrestler Aman Sehrawat has been disqualified from the Wrestling World Championships in Zagreb, Croatia, for exceeding the weight limit by 1.7 kg, dealing a significant setback to his campaign on Sunday.

2025-09-14T11:43:02.602662+00:00 IST

Cricket

Yuvraj Singh wishes Suryakumar Yadav on his 35th Birthday

Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh wished Indian T20I skipper and short-format superstar Suryakumar Yadav on his birthday as he turned 35 on Sunday.

2025-09-14T11:23:53.401697+00:00 IST

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ISSF WC: Meghana wins bronze in air rifle, India ends 5th

Meghana shot 230.0 in the final as Norwegian ace Jeanette Hegg Duestad took silver while Peng took gold, replacing compatriot Wang Zifei's earlier world record score of 254.8, with a 255.3 of her own, as per a press release from the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI).

2025-09-14T11:04:00.159234+00:00 IST

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Hitaashee, Ridhima make cut in Swiss Ladies Open

Both the Indian golfers shot 71-69 to get to 2-under 140 at the Par-71 Golfpark Holzhausern in wet conditions.

2025-09-14T10:43:55.860115+00:00 IST

Others

Theegala makes first cut since April, lies 14th and Bhatia 37th

Indian-American Theegala, who was sixth after the first round, was now Tied-14th at the halfway stage. Among those tied at 14th was World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler (70-68), who is using this event to tune up ahead of the Ryder Cup

2025-09-14T10:27:15.471067+00:00 IST

Others

Hong Kong Open: India's Satwik-Chirag settle for silver

Indian men's doubles shuttlers Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty finished as runners-up at the Hong Kong Open 2025 after a hard-fought 62-minute final on Sunday.

2025-09-14T10:07:00.687039+00:00 IST

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Jaipur Pink Panthers head coach thanks home fans after win

Following the victory, at the post-match press conference, Jaipur Pink Panthers head coach Narender Redhu credited the fans for their support.

2025-09-14T10:05:22.646357+00:00 IST

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Need to give good quality sporting infrastructure: Hari Ranjan

Hariranjan Rao noted that India had already demonstrated its ability to create infrastructure for mega events such as the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games, with facilities from those events still serving athletes today.

2025-09-14T09:59:19.637420+00:00 IST

Cricket

Manoj Tiwary says he will boycott India-Pakistan Asia Cup clash

Ahead of the much-anticipated clash between India and Pakistan in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 on Sunday, former cricketer and West Bengal Sports Minister Manoj Tiwary issued a statement where he said that he will "boycott" today's match between the two sides, which is being played at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

2025-09-14T09:38:03.873159+00:00 IST

Cricket

Unmukt Chand backs India ahead of Asia Cup clash against Pakistan

Speaking ahead of the much-anticipated encounter, Chand said, "I really wish that Team India beats Pakistan. I am looking forward to this evening, cheering for India."

2025-09-14T09:25:01.961704+00:00 IST

Cricket

Shami recalls suicidal phase, credits cricket for saving him

In July this year, the Calcutta High Court directed Shami to pay his estranged wife, Hasin Jahan, and daughter a monthly alimony of Rs 4 lakh as maintenance. Jahan will have to be paid Rs 1.50 lakh per month, while the daughter will get Rs 2.50 lakh per month. Jahan, a former model, married Mohammed Shami in 2014.

2025-09-14T08:47:34.485605+00:00 IST