Sports

Young gun Callum Vidler ruled out of Australia A tour of India

Back injuries continue to haunt Australia as it stands on the verge of becoming an epidemic among fast bowlers, with Queensland teenager Callum Vidler becoming the latest to join the list, which has ruled them out of Australia A white-ball tour of India and the start of the domestic summer due to a partial stress fracture.

2025-09-08T09:02:12.991505+00:00 IST

Asia Cup: UAE coach Rajput hopes to stage upset against India

UAE cricket coach Lalchand Rajput is looking forward to meeting his former pupil and India head coach Gautam Gambhir as they hope to stage an upset in their Asia Cup campaign opener against a side that brims with "match-winners".

2025-09-08T08:44:59.163349+00:00 IST

PCB chief Naqvi backs Pakistan team ahead of Asia Cup

Pakistan go into the competition on a high after winning the Tri-series against Afghanistan and the UAE, clinching the title with a commanding 75-run victory over Afghanistan in the final.

2025-09-08T08:20:28.892160+00:00 IST

India Test captain Shubman Gill narrates story behind jersey no

India Test captain Shubman Gill spilt the beans on the story behind his jersey number, his cricketing idol, and the on-field battle he enjoys the most.

2025-09-08T07:09:56.127777+00:00 IST

“Fans were great”: Trump after being booed at the US Open

US President Donald Trump popped up on the radar of trolls and fans who openly voiced their discontent about his arrival at the Arthur Ashe Stadium, leading to a delay in the US Open final between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz.

2025-09-08T06:41:46.313977+00:00 IST

"Embarrassing": Head coach Conrad on SA's record-breaking defeat

South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad didn't mince his words while launching a scathing verdict on his side's "embarrassing" defeat in the third ODI against England at The Rose Bowl.

2025-09-08T05:23:12.834907+00:00 IST

India Test captain Shubman Gill turns 26

India's Test captain Shubman Gill turned 26 on Monday. Gill has traversed the path from being a young prodigy to a reliable leader and has carved out his place in India's batting unit.

2025-09-08T04:24:39.370550+00:00 IST

Cricket

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BCB asks ICC’s dispute resolution body to relocating T20 WC games

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) asked the International Cricket Council's (ICC) independent Dispute Resolution Committee (DRC) on Friday about relocating Bangladesh's matches outside India for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, according to The Daily Star.

2026-01-23T11:51:35.578403+00:00 IST

Pakistan announce squad for T20I series against Australia

Pakistan have announced their 16-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series at home against Australia, which starts January 29. The team will see the return of the experienced duo of Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi in the T20I setup, according to the ICC's website.

2026-01-23T11:20:29.508744+00:00 IST

Melbourne Stars re-sign Cartright, Harper and Siddle

Melbourne Stars have re-signed the trio of Hilton Cartwright, Sam Harper and Peter Siddle for the Big Bash League (BBL) 16th season.

2026-01-23T11:18:16.882092+00:00 IST

Tennis

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Sinner defeats Wawrinka to reach first Indian Wells quarterfinals

Sinner will face defending champion Taylor Fritz in a quarterfinal clash.

2023-03-15T12:36:05.752151+00:00 IST

Indian Wells: Iga Swiatek defeats Emma Raducanu enters quarterfin

Swiatek will face Romania's Sorana Cirstea in the quarterfinals on Thursday.

2023-03-15T10:48:43.941881+00:00 IST

Indian Wells: Jack Draper defeats Andy Murray to reach R16

Jack Draper on Monday ended Andy Murray's winning run at Indian Wells to enter the Round of 16, with a 7-6 (8-6) 6-2 victory.

2023-03-14T12:37:09.527135+00:00 IST

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Coach backs India to bag 3-4 medals at Asian Aquatic C'ships

The Indian contingent has been based in Naranpura over the past month for the national coaching camp and are all-geared up to compete against the creme-de-le-creme of Asian continent. Over 1,100 swimmers, coaches and technical officials have arrived from 29 countries for the marquee event in the Asian Aquatics calendar, which will serve as a qualifying event for the Asian Games to be held in Nagoya, Japan, next year, as per a press release from the Swimming Federation of India (SFI).

2025-09-27T11:34:06.963254+00:00 IST

Netherlands wins two gold medals in World Para Championships

The morning session of Day 1 of the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships concluded with the Netherlands leading the medal tally as it won two gold medals.

2025-09-27T10:38:18.631838+00:00 IST

“PVL has lifted Indian volleyball to a new level,” Joel Benjamin

At just 22, Joel Benjamin is fast rising as one of the brightest young stars in the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League (PVL). The Outside Hitter from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, is a part of the new generation of players making their mark.

2025-09-27T06:40:29.415520+00:00 IST

Football

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All you need to know about FIFA Club World Cup 2025

To be held in the United States between June 15 to July 13, 2025, the revamped continental football club competition, FIFA Club World Cup 2025 will see 32 clubs from around the world compete to be crowned world champions.

2024-12-07T14:13:31.918631+00:00 IST

I-League 2024-25: Real Kashmir to face Inter Kashi in Round 4

Three rounds into the I-League 2024-25 and little has changed. These are the early verses of a season song yet taking shape and for the most part, this is just everyone riding out the winter. Churchill Brothers got off the mark with a first win of the season, leaving four teams yet to notch one in the I-League

2024-12-07T09:17:35.742762+00:00 IST

ISL: Mohammedan SC Coach hails players despite loss to Punjab FC

Mohammedan Sporting Club head coach Andrey Chernyshov on Friday showered praise on his players' efforts despite their defeat against Punjab FC in the Indian Super League (ISL).

2024-12-07T05:27:02.329804+00:00 IST

Hockey

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Over the moon after making my father's dream come true: Vaishnavi

Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke spent her childhood away from home to fulfil her father’s dream. In 2017, she played in her first Sub-Junior National Championship, the 7th Hockey India Sub-Junior Women's National Championship held in Ramanathapuram. Her tenacity in the midfield was impressive, and she was called up to the Junior Women’s Squad after her stellar performance in the 9th Hockey India Junior Women National Championship in 2019.

2023-09-15T11:54:32.606881+00:00 IST

It is something I will cherish: Pathak on Asian Games selection

Speaking about representing the country at the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022, Pathak said in the Hockey India release, “It is definitely a proud moment for me and my family. If I look back on my journey, I never imagined that I would get the opportunity to earn more than 100 international caps for India and play my second Asian Games. It is something I will cherish for a lifetime. We will take it match by match and will not take any team for granted. We cannot let our guard down at any given time.”

2023-09-15T06:17:18.966381+00:00 IST

Raghu Prasad RV appointed as umpire for Paris Olympic 2024

Raghu, who has officiated in 186 international matches, will be the only Indian to officiate in hockey discipline at the Paris Olympic Games next year. This will be his third appearance as an umpire at the greatest sporting extravaganza – after having officiated in 2012 London Olympics and 2020 Tokyo Olympics

2023-09-13T13:36:20.822183+00:00 IST

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Cricket

SA hit new low as records fall apart after defeat vs England

Records toppled in abundance after South Africa hit rock bottom at The Rose Bowl, after England pumelled them in the third ODI across all facets of the game.

2025-09-08T03:30:48.956292+00:00 IST

Tennis

Alcaraz denies Sinner back-to-back crowns at US Open

Spanish sensation Carlos Alcaraz denied world number one Jannik Sinner back-to-back crowns at Flushing Meadows with an overwhelming all-around performance in the final to lift his second US Open title.

2025-09-08T02:55:49.441693+00:00 IST

Hockey

"Very happy": Sukhjeet Singh's parents express happiness

Indian Men's Hockey player Sukhjeet Singh's parents hailed their son for his performance in the Men's Asia Cup Rajgir, Bihar 2025 final on Sunday. He scored a stunning goal in just the first minute of play, putting Korea under pressure.

2025-09-07T20:38:53.726011+00:00 IST

Hockey

Dilpreet Singh's family celebrate in Amritsar as India win Hockey

The family members of the Men's Hockey Team player Dilpreet Singh celebrated in Amritsar as India defeated defending champion South Korea 4-1 in the final of the Hockey Asia Cup 2025 to lift the trophy after eight years.

2025-09-07T20:32:15.163605+00:00 IST

Hockey

PM Modi, Gambhir, Mandaviya congratulate Indian Hockey Team

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Indian men's hockey team after their emphatic 4-1 victory over defending champions South Korea in the Asia Cup 2025 final held at Rajgir, Bihar, on Sunday.

2025-09-07T19:38:26.410832+00:00 IST

Others

Delhi CM inaugurates National Ranking Table Tennis Championship

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday inaugrated the second edition of the National Ranking Table Tennis Championship held at Thyagaraj Stadium in Delhi.

2025-09-07T19:15:52.245057+00:00 IST

Cricket

Nawaz's historic hat-trick powers Pakistan to tri-series win

Pakistan ended this tri-nation series with a total of four wins and a loss, while Afghanistan secured three wins and two losses, including this loss in the final. UAE, the hosts, lost all their matches. This series win serves as a good sign for Pakistan, who will start their Asia Cup campaign here on September 12 against Oman in Dubai.

2025-09-07T19:07:17.999628+00:00 IST

Hockey

“Our only target was to qualify for World Cup": Manpreet Singh

"Our only target was to qualify for the World Cup, and now our next focus will be on how we perform there. That is very important as it has been 50 years and we could not win a World Cup since then, this time we hope we win the World Cup and give our hundred per cent," he added.

2025-09-07T19:06:05.343636+00:00 IST

Hockey

Coach Fulton sets eyes on WC, Asian Games after India's AC win

The Indian Men's Hockey Team clinched the continental title as they registered a comfortable 4-1 win over defending champions South Korea at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium on Sunday. India lifted the Asia Cup trophy after a long gap of eight years, and with this victory, the Harmanpreet Singh-led side qualified for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026.

2025-09-07T18:53:47.930959+00:00 IST

Football

Yamal or Dembele?Rodri picks his Ballon d’Or 2025 winner

Manchester City midfielder and last year's Ballon d'Or winner Rodri, on Sunday, picked his four contenders who can win the 2025 mega prize.

2025-09-07T18:39:01.096951+00:00 IST

Others

Super 10s from Vijay, Bharat leads Titans to commanding win

Telugu Titans registered their second win in the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 12, delivering a dominant display against Bengal Warriorz to secure a 44-34 victory at the Vishwanadh Sports Club in Vizag on Sunday, as per a release from PKL.

2025-09-07T18:09:38.161925+00:00 IST

Cricket

England humiliate South Africa by 342 runs

Batting first, England piled up a colossal 414/5 in their 50 overs. The South African bowlers were left searching for answers as the English batters dominated from start to finish, putting the Proteas under enormous pressure right from the start. Chasing the mammoth target, South Africa crumbled under the weight of scoreboard pressure, collapsing for just 72 runs in 20.5 overs, their second-lowest ODI total ever.

2025-09-07T18:07:52.818588+00:00 IST

Cricket

Shardul Thakur feels players' workload "taken for granted"

West Zone bowed out of the competition, after Central Zone's massive lead of 162 runs in the first innings not only earned them a draw, but also a move to title clash against South Zone.

2025-09-07T17:59:25.815924+00:00 IST

Others

Harmanpreet stands with Punjab flood victims following AC win

The Indian Men's Hockey Team clinched the continental title as they registered a comfortable 4-1 win over defending champions Korea at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium on Sunday. India lifted the Asia Cup trophy after a long gap of eight years, and with this victory, the Harmanpreet Singh-led side qualified for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026.

2025-09-07T17:45:54.238137+00:00 IST