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Pros and cons for Pakistan in Asia Cup

Pakistan's Asia Cup campaign kicks off against Oman in Dubai from September 12 onwards, followed by a clash against arch-rivals India on September 14. Their final league stage match will be against UAE on September 17, following which things will move to Super 4 stage.

2025-09-12T11:03:09.091418+00:00 IST

India announces 16-member squad for Blind CWC 2025

Cricket takes a giant leap towards inclusion this November 11-25,, when India proudly hosts the historic first-ever Women's T20 World Cup Cricket for the Blind.

2025-09-12T11:02:22.131954+00:00 IST

Venues to host ICC Women's World Cup 2025

The ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025, set to begin on September 30, will be the 13th edition of the tournament, with India hosting the event for the fourth time.

2025-09-12T10:47:55.904660+00:00 IST

ISSF WC: Bhavesh Shekhawat in strong position after Stage 1

However, in the Women's 50m Rifle 3 Positions, the Indian challenge fell short with none of the shooters making it to the final round, as per a press release from the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI).

2025-09-12T09:30:04.317203+00:00 IST

Hayden predicts Root to break century drought in Australia

The Ashes series in Australia will be an extremely crucial one both for England and Root himself. For England, this will be their chance to win the first away Ashes since 2011 and their first overall since 2015. It would be the ultimate Test of their 'Bazball' school of cricket under skipper Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum in tough, pacey and bouncy Aussie conditions. It would also be important for Root's legacy, who despite his red-hot form and conversion rate in 2020s is yet to register a Test ton in Australia.

2025-09-12T09:13:45.044650+00:00 IST

IPL chairman Dhumal speaks on IND-PAK Asia Cup clash

Dhumal was speaking to the media on the sidelines of the Playcom Business of Sports Summit 2025.

2025-09-12T08:42:48.555815+00:00 IST

Hong Kong Open: Satwiksairaj-Chirag make it to semifinals

Satwik and Chirag earned their spot in the final four with a win over Malaysia's Junaidi Arif and Roy King Yap in an exciting three-game contest, as per a Badminton Association of India (BAI) Media press note.

2025-09-12T08:39:31.405762+00:00 IST

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Bangladesh has overplayed its hand by boycotting T20 World Cup, says former general secretary of Bangladesh Cricket Board

With ICC replacing Bangladesh's team with Scotland, Haque said it is standard procedure that when a country decides not to participate, the ICC naturally replaces it with another team.

2026-01-24T14:27:50.947764+00:00 IST

Scotland to replace Bangladesh in T20 World Cup: ICC

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Saturday announced that Scotland will replace Bangladesh in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, following the Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) refusal to participate in the tournament per the published match schedule, according to a release.

2026-01-24T14:17:08.236145+00:00 IST

WPL: DC win toss; opts to field against RCB

Delhi Capitals (DC) won the toss and decided to field first against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the 15th match of the ongoing Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 edition on Saturday.

2026-01-24T14:04:56.841404+00:00 IST

Tennis

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Mysuru Open 2023: George Loffhagen clinches single title

As the scoreline suggested the match offered several twists and turns before the unseeded Briton prevailed over the eighth-seeded Aussie in 2 hours and 49 minutes

2023-04-02T11:16:44.798210+00:00 IST

ITF Mysuru Open 2023: Sasikumar-Vardhan pair bags doubles title

In the final, they defeated the top-seeded Indian pair of B Ritvick Choudary and Nikki Poonacha 6-3, 6-4 in 1 hour and 10 minutes.

2023-04-01T17:16:54.267873+00:00 IST

Kvitova beats Cirstea to reach first Miami Open final

Kvitova will bid for her ninth career WTA 1000 title in her 13th final appearance on Saturday, as she will lock horns with Elena Rybakina.

2023-04-01T08:38:20.736992+00:00 IST

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Nine-time Olympic gold medalist Carl Lewis to flag off DHM

Carl Lewis' phenomenal career continues to inspire generations of athletes and fans alike. He competed at four Olympic Games from 1984 to 1996, capturing a remarkable nine gold medals, the most by any track and field athlete in modern Olympic history.

2025-09-30T11:09:17.880977+00:00 IST

MYAS invites applications for Sports Awards 2025

Applications are invited from eligible sportspersons/ coaches/ entities for the respective awards. Applications are being invited online through a dedicated Portal.

2025-09-30T10:00:17.934502+00:00 IST

Yogesh Kathuniya wins silver, Saudi sprinter sets World Record

Saudi Arabia's Naif Almasrahi stunned the crowd with a new World Record in the men's 100m T44 final at the World Para Athletics Championships 2025, held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on Tuesday. Almasrahi clocked an impressive 10.94 seconds on a morning when F56 Discus Thrower Yogesh Kathuniya added a silver to India's kitty.

2025-09-30T09:30:04.397315+00:00 IST

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EBFC coach urges fans to turn up in numbers amid injury crisis

East Bengal FC head coach Oscar Bruzon is banking on strong home support ahead of their upcoming clash against Odisha FC on Thursday.

2024-12-12T09:12:51.400015+00:00 IST

Ronaldo reacts to Portugal co-hosting FIFA World Cup 2030

Legendary footballer Cristiano Ronaldo reacted to Portugal co-hosting the FIFA World Cup 2030 and said that it feels like a dream come true.

2024-12-12T08:09:29.280087+00:00 IST

ISL: East Bengal target unprecedented third straight win

The home side riding the momentum of their ongoing three-game unbeaten run in the competition, which comprises two victories on the bounce, according to a release from ISL.

2024-12-12T03:16:17.478274+00:00 IST

Hockey

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"We will improve it further": Sports Minister Anurag Thakur

Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur extended wishes to the Indian team and expressed his belief that more medals will come with still a day to go.

2023-10-06T18:02:39.498312+00:00 IST

"Not only won the game but also the hearts of countless Indians"

The Indian men's hockey team dethroned 2018 gold medallist Japan on Friday, claiming their fourth hockey gold in the Asian Games, and also qualified for the Paris Olympics 2024.

2023-10-06T17:21:42.044505+00:00 IST

Naveen Patnaik congratulates Indian Men’s Hockey team

Congratulating the Indian Men's Hockey team for their historic gold medal win at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday announced a cash award of Rs 5 lakh for each player and support staff of the winning team, informed a press release.

2023-10-06T16:54:09.457635+00:00 IST

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Praveen Kumar sets sight on gold at World Para Athletics C'ships

Praveen, who competes in the T64 high jump category, has built one of the most inspiring careers in Indian para athletics. He announced himself on the international stage with a silver medal at the 2019 Junior World Championships, before winning silver again at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.

2025-09-12T08:25:41.330391+00:00 IST

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ISSF WC: Italy’s Sollazzo sets new men’s air rifle finals WR

Indian shooters meanwhile, despite some solid performances, were still searching for a first final appearance at the Ningbo World Cup, as per a press release from the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI).

2025-09-12T08:00:38.688431+00:00 IST

Others

"Sports manufacturing is the most important thing": Mandaviya

Mandaviya was speaking at the Playcom Business of Sports Summit 2025. IOA president PT Usha was also there at the event.

2025-09-12T06:26:59.143884+00:00 IST

Others

Mekonen, defending champion Eyayu headline Delhi Half Marathon

Jemal Mekonen, a key member of Ethiopia's victorious team at the 2017 World Cross Country Championships in Kampala, will headline the men's elite line-up at the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon. Making his debut on Indian soil, the soon-to-be 29-year-old brings extensive international experience, including multiple sub-60-minute finishes and a personal best of 58:33, as per a press release from Delhi Half Marathon.

2025-09-12T06:06:31.411346+00:00 IST

Cricket

Team India S&C coach speaks on recently-introduced Bronco Test

The conversation with Roux was posted on the official website of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The Bronco Test was originally made for rugby players to raise their aerobic and cardiovascular capacity. With four markers placed at 0m, 20m, 40m, and 60m, the player who runs, goes from 0m to 60m, back to 0m, to 40m, back to 0m, to 20m, and finally back to 0m-- covering a total of 240 m in one set. A total of five sets, i.e, 1,200 m without a break, completes this highly relentless test, as per Wisden.

2025-09-12T05:55:14.131916+00:00 IST

Football

Very little … kicking of the ball: Ex-US player on WC task force

The former US player, having played 96 matches for the US, said that it is important for the task force to counter any "perception out there that people have that it's not going to be a welcoming environment."

2025-09-12T05:23:34.151625+00:00 IST

Others

PKL: Dabang Delhi reign supreme over Gujarat Giants

On Thursday, skipper Ashu Malik led the charge with 14 points, while Fazel Atrachali's High Five anchored the defence as the side continued their unbeaten start to the season, as per a press release from PKL.

2025-09-12T04:30:01.542459+00:00 IST

Cricket

Shubman Gill reveals moment when he realised cricket was going to be his career

Shubman was speaking in an interview on Apple Music's official YouTube channel.

2025-09-12T03:55:58.858095+00:00 IST

Cricket

Pakistan coach Hesson hails Nawaz as "best spinner in the world"

Pakistan will be kickstarting their Asia Cup campaign against Oman in Dubai on Friday. Pakistan is heading into the tournament with plenty of momentum, having won the tri-nation series in the UAE against the hosts and Afghanistan, defeating the latter in the final at Sharjah.

2025-09-12T03:46:45.581089+00:00 IST

Cricket

Kapil Dev meets Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria

Former captain of the Indian cricket team Kapil Dev, who led India to its first Cricket World Cup victory in 1983, paid a courtesy call on Thursday to the residence of Gulab Chand Kataria, Governor of Punjab and Administrator, UT Chandigarh.

2025-09-12T01:40:04.459361+00:00 IST

Cricket

"We have a very good team this year": South Africa's star Sune Luus

With under 20 days to go for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, two of South Africa's 15-member squad for the event dived deep into what playing at the World Cup meant to them and the team.

2025-09-11T22:04:50.832418+00:00 IST

Others

'Historic win": Rishab Yadav after winning gold

Indian men's compound team member Rishabh Yadav expressed his feelings after the Indian men's compound team of Rishabh Yadav, Aman Saini, and Prathamesh Fuge bagged a gold medal at the World Archery Championships 2025 in Gwangju on Sunday.

2025-09-11T21:48:00.753117+00:00 IST

Others

Happy with the form I have been in: Sathiyan after winning gold

Indian Table Tennis player Sathiyan Gnanasekaran expressed his feelings after winning the men's singles title at the second UTT National Ranking Table Tennis Championships at the Thyagaraj Stadium on Thursday.

2025-09-11T21:41:48.245518+00:00 IST

Cricket

Happy with the batters: Murtaza following loss against Bangladesh

Following the loss against Bangladesh in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 on Thursday, Hong Kong skipper Yasmin Murtaza lauded the batter's performance in the third match of the competition.

2025-09-11T21:40:33.228901+00:00 IST