Sports

Asia Cup: Omarzai powers his way to fastest T20I fifty for Afghan

Former world number one all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai shattered the record for the fastest fifty in T20Is for Afghanistan after his whirlwind knock at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in the Asia Cup opener on Tuesday.

2025-09-09T17:19:21.307688+00:00 IST

PKL 12: Ashu's 16 points help Dabang Delhi remain undefeated

A comfortable 45-34 win for the Dabang Delhi K.C. over Bengal Warriorz took them to the top of the Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 table on Tuesday night.

2025-09-09T16:51:39.671069+00:00 IST

Mishra backs "wicket-taker" Kuldeep to shine for India

Former leg-spinner Amit Mishra wants India's premier spinner Kuldeep Yadav to remember that he is a "wicket-taking" bowler and has urged him to focus on his natural variation on the UAE strips in the ongoing Asia Cup.

2025-09-09T16:38:32.318225+00:00 IST

Hockey Asia Cup star player Abhishek Nain on his performance

Nain noted that he wasn't satisfied with his game initially in the group stage matches, but ultimately turned it around in the final fixtures with a string of impressive performances.

2025-09-09T16:02:16.899957+00:00 IST

India boxer Nikhat Zareen sails through to quarters

Two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen continued her march in the World Boxing Championships in Liverpool on Tuesday with a 5:0 win over Japan's Yuma Nishinaka in the women's 51kg pre-quarterfinals.

2025-09-09T15:55:35.182406+00:00 IST

Dewald Brevis becomes SA20's most expensive player ever

Brevis was associated with the MI Cape Town franchise since the league's inception in 2023, having made 676 runs in 32 matches and 29 innings at an average of 29.39 and a strike rate of over 145, with four half-centuries and a best score of 73*.

2025-09-09T15:54:58.738013+00:00 IST

PNB felicitates Abhishek, Sukhjeet Singh

Punjab National Bank (PNB), on Monday, hosted a special felicitation ceremony to honour two of India's hockey stars - Olympian and Arjuna Awardee duo Abhishek and Sukhjeet Singh

2025-09-09T15:49:40.898295+00:00 IST

Cricket

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ISPL season 3: Bengaluru Strikers, Majhi Mumbai secure wins

Defending a modest total of 83, the Strikers restricted Srinagar to 82 for 6 in their allotted 10 overs, holding their nerve in a clinical finish.

2026-01-24T02:56:19.836080+00:00 IST

"We really enjoyed Kishan and Suryakumar's partnership": Dube

All-rounder Shivam Dube has hailed Ishan Kishan and captain Suryakumar Yadav's partnership, which helped Team India chase down a massive 209-run target in just 15.2 overs against New Zealand in the second T20I on Wednesday.

2026-01-23T21:30:11.328145+00:00 IST

"Don't know what he had in lunch": SKY hails Kishan's knock

After winning the second T20I of the five-match series by seven wickets against New Zealand on Friday, India captain Suryakumar Yadav hailed Ishan Kishan's blistering performance with the bat, which set the tone for the hosts to chase down the massive 209-run target.

2026-01-23T19:23:28.365346+00:00 IST

Tennis

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Miami Open: Sabalenka downs Krejcikova, sets Cirstea clash in QFs

Sabalenka will face Romania's Sorana Cirstea on Wednesday.

2023-03-28T05:26:33.387335+00:00 IST

Miami Open: Jessica Pegula beats Magda Linette to enter QFs

The No.3 seed Pegula scored a 6-1, 7-5 win over No.20 Linette to advance to her fourth quarterfinal of 2023.

2023-03-28T04:24:20.403136+00:00 IST

Miami Open: Botic, Sinner advance to round of 16

Botic claimed the first-ever top-five win of his career, extending Casper's disappointing 2022 season. He rallied from brink of a double break in the final set and defeated the 2022 Miami Open runners-up by 3-6, 6-4, 6-4

2023-03-27T18:28:03.308507+00:00 IST

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Motul GP: Bagnaia secures sublime double, Marquez gets 7th C'ship

In second place, Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) kept equally cool to take an incredible seventh MotoGP World Championship with second place, completing the greatest comeback in sporting history - 2184 days after he last ruled the most exciting sport on Earth, as per a press release. In third, the headlines kept coming - Joan Mir (Honda HRC Castrol) got back on the podium for the first time since 2021, and gave Honda a home podium to celebrate on a day for the history books at Motegi.

2025-09-28T13:50:29.721549+00:00 IST

Women's hockey skipper Salima praises Fit India Sundays on Cycle

Today, the 42nd edition of the 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' was organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Women & Child Development, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare alongside Aanganwadi and ASHA workers. In New Delhi, the event was flagged off by Aanganwadi worker Suman Chauhan at 7:00 AM from the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, with more than 800 cyclists and fitness enthusiasts in attendance, as per a press release from the Sports Authority of India (SAI).

2025-09-28T12:05:37.936355+00:00 IST

Yuvraj Singh lauds Sheetal Devi for bagging gold medal

Indian legendary cricketer Yuvraj Singh hailed 18-year-old Indian armless archery wonder, Sheetal Devi, who made history by bagging the gold medal in the women's individual compound archery category at the ongoing World Para Archery Championship on Saturday.

2025-09-28T11:54:35.753346+00:00 IST

Football

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Chhetri on claims of Stimac using astrology to pick playing XI

In an exclusive interview with ANI, Chhetri said that he didn't even clarify with the former head coach about the allegations. The 40-year-old added that he doesn't believe in astrology which made it easier for him to not go and ask Igor Stimac.

2024-12-08T07:48:09.009120+00:00 IST

Sunil Chhetri reflects on his journey in football

Sunil Chhetri, one of India's most iconic footballers, has seen it all -- from humble beginnings to becoming the face of Indian football. His journey, which began at Mohun Bagan in 2002, has been a testament to his hard work, dedication, and the sacrifices he made to reach the pinnacle of the sport.

2024-12-08T07:46:35.348774+00:00 IST

Sunil Chhetri calls MB 'The Crown of our country in football'

Playing football in Calcutta is an experience unlike any other, especially for a young player stepping into the fervent world of Mohun Bagan and he considers the club as the "crown of our country in football". Sunil Chhetri, one of India's most iconic footballers, vividly recalls his early days with the club in 2002. At just 17, Chhetri was thrust into an environment where football is not just a sport but a way of life. The passion of the fans was palpable, sometimes overwhelmingly so.

2024-12-08T07:38:36.020749+00:00 IST

Hockey

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Junior Women's Hockey team in top gear ahead of World Cup

The Junior women's WC will take place from November 29 to December 10 this year and 16 teams will take part in it.

2023-09-29T10:03:44.473860+00:00 IST

"We weren't as good in last quarter": India hockey coach Craig Fu

India men's hockey team head coach Craig Fulton admitted that his team lost control as 2018 gold medal winners Japan inched closer in the final quarter by making an unprecedented comeback in the ongoing Asian Games on Thursday.

2023-09-28T17:30:06.259687+00:00 IST

Asian Games: Indian men's hockey team continues with winning way

Abhishek (13', 48'), Mandeep Singh (24'), and Amit Rohidas (34') were the goal scorers for India, securing a crucial victory. Japan's Genki Mitani (57') and Ryosei Kato (60') found the net for their team.

2023-09-28T16:04:49.186394+00:00 IST

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Cricket

Former spinner Mishra cautions India not to undervalue one side

Former leg-spinner Amit Mishra doesn't see any team posing a massive threat to India in the ongoing Asia Cup, but sees Afghanistan as the only side that can challenge India's supremacy with their "passion".

2025-09-09T15:37:20.360745+00:00 IST

Cricket

Sri Lanka add Janith Liyanage to Asia Cup squad

Taking to their official X handle, SLC said that the addition of Liyanage has strengthened the squad to 17 players. The squad is led by Charith Asalanka.

2025-09-09T15:11:33.366429+00:00 IST

Others

Bhullar, Tripathi, Drall, Singh set to rock in the inaugural IGPL

The IGPL unveils a brand-new format that brings together talent from all segments - both men and women pro golfers and top amateurs. The IGPL Tour will have a series of events with multiple incentives, including handsome purses of Rs 1.5 crores at each event in a season that will last till December and comprise 11 events.

2025-09-09T14:44:57.762420+00:00 IST

Cricket

Things are coming together: Pakistan T20I captain Salman Agha

Pakistan T20I captain Salman Ali Agha broke the silence about playing the format without the nation's batting bigwigs Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam. He feels things are falling in place as they remain excited to feature at the Asia Cup and strive for success by executing their brand of cricket.

2025-09-09T14:29:41.946684+00:00 IST

Cricket

Asia Cup: Afghanistan win toss, opt to bat against Hong Kong

Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan won the toss and opted to bat against Hong Kong in the Asia Cup campaign opener on Tuesday at Sheikh Zayed Stadium.

2025-09-09T14:23:31.982447+00:00 IST

Others

Hong Kong Open 2025: Satwik-Chirag reach pre-quarters

Satwiksairaj and Chirag, playing the tournament just days after their second World Championships bronze medal, outclassed the 17th-ranked Chinese Taipei pair of Chiu Hsiang Chieh and Wang Chi-Lin 21-13, 18-21, 21-10 in 59 minutes, as per Olympics.com.

2025-09-09T14:22:25.650300+00:00 IST

Cricket

T20 World Cup 2026 likely to be held from February 7 to March 8

The 2026 T20 World Cup, which India and Sri Lanka will co-host, comprising 20 teams, is likely to be played between February 7 and March 8.

2025-09-09T14:07:36.361664+00:00 IST

Cricket

McCullum speaks on handling "external pressure" during away Ashes

England will be aiming to secure their first Ashes series win in Australia since their 2011 edition win when the first Test kicks off at Perth from November 21 edition. They have not won an Ashes series since 2015 at home either.

2025-09-09T14:00:16.049695+00:00 IST

Others

Virat Bhushan, Suvir Khullar gear up for their 20th DHM

The VDHM Stars Club, launched last month, honours the most dedicated runners of the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon--those who have completed the Half Marathon (21.097 km) race category 15 times or more.

2025-09-09T13:45:31.850065+00:00 IST

Cricket

"Was in no form whatsover...": McCullum on his 158* in IPL 2008

The IPL 2008 opener between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru saw McCullum smashing an unbeaten 158* in just 73 balls, with 10 fours and 13 sixes. This knock on the very first day of the IPL launched McCullum into a stratosphere of megastardom and made the league an immense success right in the first season.

2025-09-09T13:17:56.813588+00:00 IST

Cricket

South Africa's David Miller ruled out of T20Is in England

Cricket South Africa (CSA), on the eve of the T20I series opener, confirmed that power-hitter David Miller has been ruled out of the three-match affair due to a strain in his right hamstring.

2025-09-09T13:15:31.406036+00:00 IST

Others

England announce playing XI for first T20I against South Africa

Phil Salt, Sam Curran, Jamie Overton and Jofra Archer all come into the side in four changes from England's last T20I.

2025-09-09T12:57:32.775879+00:00 IST

Cricket

All-rounder Jalaj Saxena leaves Kerala after nine seasons

After making his debut in domestic cricket in 2005-06 as a part of his home state, Madhya Pradesh, he moved to Kerala in the 2016-17 season and played there till the 2024-25 season for a total of 125 matches, as per ESPNCricinfo.

2025-09-09T12:44:29.334183+00:00 IST

Others

India’s Rifle, Pistol Mixed Teams misses out on medal in Ningbo

In the pistol mixed team event, the Indian pairs finished 11th and 13th in qualification, while in the rifle mixed team, the Indian pairs were placed 14th and 34th, as per a press release from the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI).

2025-09-09T12:10:28.453353+00:00 IST