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Indian men's futsal team suffer defeat against Lebanon

The Indian men's futsal team were defeated 2-7 by Lebanon in the first of two friendlies in Beirut as part of the preparations for the AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers, scheduled for later this month. The match was played at the Al Sadaka Sporting Complex in the Lebanese capital. Both Indian goals were scored by debutants Seaon D'Souza and Mahip Adhikari, as per the official website of the All India Football Federation (AIFF).

2025-09-14T08:45:10.139417+00:00 IST

Kadal Kondattam 2025: Tamil Nadu athletes dominate Day 1

Host Tamil Nadu athletes dominated the opening day of Kadal Kondattam, India's premier ocean sports festival, with a clean sweep across all categories in Kayaking and Stand-up Paddling. Originally scheduled to begin on September 12, the opening day had to be postponed due to erratic weather and rough sea conditions, as per a release from Aqua Outback.

2025-09-14T08:42:50.165786+00:00 IST

"India is a much better team than Pakistan": Virat Kohli

Sharma said, "The Indian team is much better than the Pakistani team. I am sure that the Indian team is going to win this one. The Indian team is very balanced and I extend my best wishes to the team."

2025-09-14T08:39:24.805969+00:00 IST

India Women winn toss; opt to bat first against Australia

India Women skipper Harmanpreet Kaur won the toss and elected to bat first against Australia in the first ODI of the three-match series being played at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh on Sunday.

2025-09-14T08:22:11.508640+00:00 IST

Pretorius’ last-ball six seals playoff spot for Guyana

Dwaine Pretorius turned hero for Guyana Amazon Warriors as he smashed a last-ball six to stun table-toppers St Lucia Kings in a thrilling Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025 contest. The dramatic win not only confirmed Warriors' place in the playoffs but also knocked St Kitts and Nevis Patriots out of contention, as per ESPNcricinfo.

2025-09-14T08:20:10.935453+00:00 IST

Gujarat cricket fans react on Asia Cup 2025

The Indian national cricket team is taking on Pakistan for the first time in an international cricket match after the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor.

2025-09-14T08:10:00.098426+00:00 IST

"Lazy tag doesn’t bother me": Mohammed Shami

On Kohli calling him lazy, Shami replied, "Your body gets tired when you play a Test match, I may have caught a nap, but to get the 'lazy' tag, I do not mind, but I have the toughest job, I run the most, whenever situation arises, the fast bowler is called, but off the field, agar banda relaxed hai, toh kya harz hai, yaar? (if the player is relaxing when he is not playing then what is the problem)....It's Virat's harkat (mischief), to describe me as 'lazy' or 'lala', though I am neither fat, nor do I sell jewellery...If you are in the Indian team, you are bound to get some name."

2025-09-14T07:12:01.825114+00:00 IST

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ISPL: Chennai Singams beat Srinagar Ke Veer by 4 wickets

Chennai Singams earned their 4th win of ISPL Season 3, beating Srinagar Ke Veer by 4 wickets, and returned to winning ways with an outstanding performance.

2026-01-25T04:51:50.809133+00:00 IST

'Unfortunate, but ICC provided ample opportunities to Bangladesh'

The Tripura Cricket Association (TCA) Secretary, Subrata Dey, termed Bangladesh's ejection from the upcoming Men's T20 World Cup 2026 as "unfortunate", stressing that the International Cricket Council (ICC) gave "ample opportunities" before replacing them with Scotland after they refused to travel to India for the tournament.

2026-01-25T04:28:50.824039+00:00 IST

"We are standing firm on government’s directive": BCB official

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) Media Committe Chairman, Amzad Hussain, on Saturday said that the ICC "did not respond positively" to their concerns and that they stand with the Bangladesh government's directive not to play the T20 World Cup in India.

2026-01-24T18:44:39.754605+00:00 IST

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Monte-Carlo Masters: Alexander Zverev makes winning start

Alexander Zverev overcame a sluggish start to beat Bublik in a match that lasted for one hour and 58 minutes.

2023-04-11T13:20:39.869103+00:00 IST

Monte-Carlo Masters: Stan Wawrinka scripts comeback win

The former World No. 3 will next play eighth-seeded American Taylor Fritz.

2023-04-10T17:57:37.344835+00:00 IST

ITF Asia-14 and Under Dev. C'ships: Korea sweeps all four titles

Korea's Wonmin Kim and Jiyun Oh clinched a double crown each, emerging as both singles and doubles champions in boys' and girls' events respectively. India's Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi settled as girls' singles runner-up while compatriot Haritha Shree-Venkatesh finished third.

2023-04-08T17:02:18.963590+00:00 IST

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PKL 12: Jaipur Pink Panthers secure narrow 37-36 win over Haryana

Jaipur Pink Panthers completed a remarkable turnaround to clinch a thrilling 37-36 victory against Haryana Steelers at the SDAT Multi Purpose Indoor Stadium in Chennai on Wednesday.

2025-10-01T16:57:57.853506+00:00 IST

"India has a lot of potential in para sports": IPC President

India's Paralympic movement has made rapid, huge strides in recent years. The nation is currently hosting the IndianOil New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, and that's a real manifestation of India's growth and aspirations.

2025-10-01T14:15:38.502747+00:00 IST

Indian medics help Roza Kozakowska bounce back

Poland's Paralympic gold medallist Roza Kozakowska once again proved that indomitable willpower can defy even the harshest odds, as she battled a severe medical crisis on the eve of her event and went on to clinch gold in the women's F32 club throw at the IndianOil New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships on Tuesday, 30 September.

2025-10-01T13:36:24.743985+00:00 IST

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Hyderabad FC and Thangboi Singto mutually part ways

Indian Super League (ISL) side Hyderabad FC (HFC) have confirmed the departure of Thangboi Singto from the role of head coach at the club. They are currently in 12th spot on the points table, with two wins and a draw from 11 matches.

2024-12-19T05:54:34.561644+00:00 IST

ISL will be one of the top leagues in Asia: Lallianzuala Chhangte

Mumbai City FC captain Lallianzuala Chhangte on Wednesday expressed confidence in his team's ability to strike back into contention to realise their ambitions in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25.

2024-12-18T15:49:13.307713+00:00 IST

"Everything collapsed": Punjab FC head coach laments mistakes

Punjab FC head coach Panagiotis Dilmperis lamented the mistakes while reflecting on his team's performance in the aftermath of their 2-4 loss against East Bengal in the Indian Super League (ISL).

2024-12-18T01:30:49.826457+00:00 IST

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India junior men, women teams gear up for clashes in Netherlands

Indian sub-junior men and women teams are all geared up for clashes in the Netherlands, where they will face off against teams of varying age groups from October 13 to October 16

2023-10-12T16:03:37.738241+00:00 IST

Hockey India announces squad for Women's Asian Champions Trophy

Hockey India on Wednesday announced the 20-member Indian Women's Hockey Team which will take part in the Women's Asian Champions Trophy Ranchi which will take place from October 27 to November 5

2023-10-11T18:15:24.318563+00:00 IST

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik felicitates hockey stars Amit, Deep

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik felicitated Odisha's hockey players Amit Rohidas and Deep Grace Ekka, for their remarkable feat in the recently concluded Hangzhou Asian Games.

2023-10-11T17:24:17.973898+00:00 IST

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Cricket

Asia Cup 2025: Kanpur youngsters cheer for Team India

Ahead of the India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 match today, young cricketers from Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, expressed enthusiasm for Team India and vouched for Kuldeep Yadav, who was raised in Kanpur. Speaking to ANI, Harsh Pathak, a young cricketer, said that he wants Team India to perform brilliantly and hopes that Kuldeep Yadav will claim five wickets.

2025-09-14T06:27:48.545750+00:00 IST

Others

Youth turns up in large numbers as Saina Nehwal lead marathon

The marathon saw enthusiastic participation from youngsters, highlighting the importance of fitness and the involvement of youth in such initiatives.

2025-09-14T06:19:35.885675+00:00 IST

Cricket

Kuldeep Yadav Coach advises team India ahead of Ind-pak match

Ahead of the much-awaited cricket match between India and Pakistan, Kuldeep Yadav's childhood coach, Kapil Pandey, shared some advice for the Indian cricket team on Sunday.

2025-09-14T05:41:32.777877+00:00 IST

Football

"Good start by Khalid Jamil, but needs consistency”: Bhutia

Jamil recently guided India to a third-place finish in the CAFA Nations Cup, where they defeated higher-ranked Oman 1(3)-1(2) on penalties to claim a historic bronze medal.

2025-09-14T04:48:17.669779+00:00 IST

Others

Jaismine Lamboria bags gold at World Boxing Championships 2025

Indian women's boxer Jaismine Lamboria (women's 57kg) went on to clinch a gold medal in her category as she defeated Poland's Szermeta Julia 4-1 at the World Boxing Championships 2025 in Liverpool on Saturday.

2025-09-14T04:22:00.540596+00:00 IST

Cricket

India seek to extend dominance over Pakistan in Asia Cup

The Indian cricket team will lock horns with arch-rivals Pakistan in their second Group A clash of the ongoing Asia Cup 2025, which will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium here on Sunday.

2025-09-14T03:28:16.846871+00:00 IST

Cricket

Sri Lanka captain Asalanka in awe of "superstar" Hasaranga

Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka was in awe of their premier all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga, who cast a spell of magic with his googly, leaving Bangladesh's batters in dismay and setting the tone of his side's 6-wicket victory in Abu Dhabi at the Asia Cup.

2025-09-13T19:56:15.161503+00:00 IST

Cricket

Aswalkar doesn't feel Suryakumar will be under "pressure"

India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav's childhood coach Ashok Aswalkar believes his former pupil will remain unperturbed despite the pressure of leading the nation into a high-profile fixture against arch-rival Pakistan at the Asia Cup.

2025-09-13T19:32:57.706807+00:00 IST

Cricket

India's T20 superstar Suryakumar Yadav turns 35

With a strokeplay compared to 'Mr 360' AB de Villiers, South Africa, a rare air of calm and audacity about him as a leader and batter and several accomplishments to back all the hype, Suryakumar is one of the modern-day wizards of T20 cricket, capable of changing the game in a blink.

2025-09-13T19:22:34.648022+00:00 IST

Cricket

IND-PAK match should not be played: Kedar Jadhav

Former all-rounder and BJP leader Kedar Jadhav personally isn't in favour of India squaring off against Pakistan at the ongoing Asia Cup in Dubai on Sunday.

2025-09-13T19:21:06.523697+00:00 IST

Cricket

Asia Cup: SL's Nissanka completes 2,000 T20I runs

Nissanka reached the milestone during his side's Asia Cup campaign opener against Bangladesh at Abu Dhabi. During the run-chase of 140, Nissanka played a fine hand, scoring 50 in 34 balls, with six fours and a six. His runs came at a strike rate of 147.06.

2025-09-13T19:19:19.734297+00:00 IST

Cricket

Ashwin wants this "unexpected hero" to surprise against Pakistan

The clash between two arch-rivals, India and Pakistan, will take place on Sunday. Usually a highly anticipated contest during Asia Cup/ICC events due to the absence of bilateral series between the two nations since 2013, has faced immense opposition this time from the political front. Fans alike are following the Pahalgam terror attacks in April and the Indian Armed Forces' consequent launch of Operation Sindoor against Pakistan-sponsored terror.

2025-09-13T18:59:45.918985+00:00 IST

Cricket

Domestic cricket stalwart Jalaj Saxena signs with Maharashtra

The official Instagram handle of Maharashtra Cricket announced Jalaj's signing with Maharashtra.

2025-09-13T18:56:35.764407+00:00 IST

Cricket

Asia Cup: Nissanka, Kamil lead SL to 6-wicket win over Bangladesh

Bangladesh got to 139/5 thanks to a 86-run sixth wicket stand between Jaker Ali and Shamim Hossain. But after an early set-back, Nissanka and Kamil stitched a match-winning 95 run stand for the second wicket, getting their campaign to a flying start.

2025-09-13T18:10:30.421899+00:00 IST