Sports

Fan war? PR lobby?: Irfan after old interview on Dhoni resurfaces

Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan posted a cryptic message on Wednesday after an old interview resurfaced online, where he was seen taking an alleged indirect dig at then-captain MS Dhoni over the abrupt end of his career.

2025-09-03T18:08:02.561798+00:00 IST

South Africa name 15-member squad for Women's ODI World Cup

South Africa unveiled its 15-member squad for the upcoming Women's World Cup, which is scheduled to be held in India and Sri Lanka, kicking off on September 30.

2025-09-03T17:50:58.511483+00:00 IST

Uttar Pradesh defeat Kerala to win Sub Junior Girls' NFC Tier 2

Uttar Pradesh won the Sub Junior Girls' National Football Championship 2025-26 Tier 2, defeating Kerala 2-1 in the final at the RKM Ashrama Ground, Narainpur, Chhattisgarh, on Wednesday. Both the teams secured promotion to Tier 1 for the upcoming edition as the finalists of this season, as per the official website of All India Football Federation (AIFF).

2025-09-03T17:36:50.565177+00:00 IST

US Open: Bhambri aims to win a Grand Slam title for India

Bhambri stormed to his maiden Grand Slam quarter-finals at the US Open in the Men's doubles alongside his partner from New Zealand, Michael Venus. Yuki and Venus defeated the No. 4 seeds Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz in one hour and 23 minutes by a 6-4, 6-4 score line to move into the final eight. They are set to take on the 11th seeds, Croatia's Nikola Mektic and American veteran Rajeev Ram, for the semifinal spot.

2025-09-03T17:36:05.424067+00:00 IST

PKL: Haryana Steelers secure win over U Mumba in a thriller

Ajit Chouhan's Super 10 and Naveen Kumar's game-changing Super Raid headlined a clash that swung wildly before Shivam Patare's stunning strike in the tie-breaker sealed it for the Steelers, as per a PKL press release.

2025-09-03T17:34:02.319693+00:00 IST

Aditya, Aslam star as Puneri Paltan wins third in a row

Puneri Paltan continued their dominance in the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 12 after they beat Bengal Warriorz 45-36 at the Vishwanadh Sports Club in Vizag on Wednesday. Led by the brilliance of skipper Aslam Inamdar, alongside Aditya Shinde and Vishal Bhardwaj, who got a High Five, the Paltan cancelled Devank Dalal's 17 points on the night, as per a release from PKL.

2025-09-03T17:28:26.538465+00:00 IST

A look at India's top performers heading into Asia Cup

Team India's quest for Asian supremacy will start from September 10 against the UAE, with the hotly anticipated India-Pakistan clash taking place on September 14. India will play their last league match against the UAE on September 19. The super four stage will start from September 20.

2025-09-03T17:25:25.616222+00:00 IST

Cricket

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"Sooner than expected": Tilak gears up for Team India return

After a brilliant home series against South Africa at home last year, which saw him top the run-charts with 187 including two fifties, the 23-year-old played a couple of Vijay Hazare Trophy, scoring 109 and 34 while preparing for the New Zealand T20Is. However, an abdominal issue, which required surgery, ruled him out of the first three T20Is of the series. Shreyas Iyer made his return to the side as a replacement, with Tilak's World Cup participation under scanner.

2026-01-22T08:54:33.657594+00:00 IST

He'll put his mark on the game: Ashwin on NZ's Glenn Phillips

Ashwin was speaking on his YouTube Channel, 'Ash Ki Baat' after Phillips had smacked a stroke-filled 40-ball 78 during a tough chase of 239 against India at Nagpur, giving the Kiwis a fighting chance by putting a partnership for the third wicket with Mark Chapman for 79 runs.

2026-01-22T08:02:53.301459+00:00 IST

Doull feels Rinku "should've played 100 games by now" in T20Is

Following India's win over New Zealand in the first T20I, former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull hailed Abhishek Sharma and Rinku Singh for their knocks, pointing out how the latter has not played enough T20I cricket for his country and should have played 100 matches by now for his abilities as a finisher.

2026-01-22T06:56:45.288199+00:00 IST

Tennis

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Max Purcell crowned Bengaluru Open 2023 champion

Max Purcell landed his second ATP Challenger title within a week when he clinched the title at the Bengaluru Open 2023 at the KSLTA Stadium here on Sunday.

2023-02-26T17:10:28.076890+00:00 IST

Emma Raducanu withdraws from Austin Open due to illness

Former US Open champion Emma Raducanu has been forced to withdraw from the Austin Open due to illness.

2023-02-26T12:22:28.605926+00:00 IST

Rio Open: Alcaraz beat Jarry to set Norrie showdown in final

Norrie advanced to the final with a three-set win of his own, 6-2, 3-6, 7-6(3) against Bernabe Zapata Miralles.

2023-02-26T12:16:43.738622+00:00 IST

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Badminton Asia U17, U15 C'ships: Tanvi, Bornil to lead Team India

Tanvi and Changmai will this time compete in the U-17 categories as the Indian contingent hopes to build on the last two successful campaigns. India had won a gold and a bronze in 2024, and one gold, one silver, and one bronze in 2023, with both editions taking place in Chengdu, as per a press release from the Badminton Association of India (BAI).

2025-09-25T10:50:50.170475+00:00 IST

BFI names 23-member squad for Asian Youth Games

The team was selected based on performances at the 6th U-17 Junior Boys & Girls National Boxing Championship 2025, where gold medalists earned direct entry into the squad, and silver medalists were named as reserves in their respective categories, as per a press release from the Boxing Federation of India (BFI).

2025-09-25T10:38:42.857504+00:00 IST

World Games Champion Ella Gibson backs Archery Premier League

The countdown is on for the debut season of the Archery Premier League (APL), which begins on October 2 in New Delhi, and excitement is building across the global archery community. Among the star names set to feature is World Games and European Champion Ella Gibson, who believes the league represents a landmark opportunity to transform the sport's future, as per a release from APL.

2025-09-25T06:48:25.917229+00:00 IST

Football

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Gokulam Kerala FC glide away with a point from City of Lakes

Gokulam Kerala FC eked out a valuable point away from Real Kashmir FC after coming back from an early deficit at the TRC Football Turf on Friday. The hosts led by a goal at half-time, before Gokulam equalised late in the second half to earn a 1-1 draw

2024-11-30T11:13:37.271408+00:00 IST

Vinicius Jr, Carvajal among nominees of FIFA Best Awards

The nominations for the FIFA best men's player award for 2024 have been announced, featuring top football talents such as Vinicius Jr., Dani Carvajal, Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe, Fede Valverde, and Toni Kroos.

2024-11-30T08:45:55.200282+00:00 IST

ISL: NorthEast United lose 1-0 to East Bengal

NorthEast United FC (NEUFC), faced a tough 1-0 defeat against East Bengal FC (EBFC) at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata, in the latest Indian Super League (ISL) encounter. Dimitrios Diamantakos' strike in the 23rd minute secured East Bengal's first win of the season, ending the Highlanders' (NEUFC) promising run. This was the third defeat of the season for NorthEast United FC, who missed a chance to close the gap with leaders Bengaluru FC. At the post-match press conference, head coach Juan Pedro Benali expressed frustration with his team's performance and highlighted areas for improvement.

2024-11-30T04:00:35.993818+00:00 IST

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Indian women’s hockey team wins inaugural Women’s 5s Asia Cup

Subsequently, India qualified for the FIH Women Hockey 5s World Cup Oman 2024, finishing first in the Elite Group. For India, Mariana Kujur (2’, 8’), Monika Dipi Toppo (7’), Jyoti (10’, 27’), Navjot Kaur (23’), and Mahima Choudhary (29’) were on target. For Thailand, Kunjira Inpa (5’) and Sanpoung Kornkanok (5’) were on target.

2023-08-28T17:42:51.608860+00:00 IST

KI Jr Women’s Hockey League: Har Academy, MP register wins

Har Hockey Academy, Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy, Pritam Siwach Hockey Academy, Sonepat, SAI Bal, and Republican Sports Club won their respective Pool games on day three of the third Khelo India Junior Women’s Hockey League (Phase-2) in New Delhi.

2023-08-28T17:18:38.306434+00:00 IST

Indian women’s team beat Malaysia, qualifies for FIH Hockey 5s WC

Navjot Kaur, Monika Dipi Toppo, Mahima Choudhary, Mariana Kujur and Jyoti were on target for the Indian Women’s Hockey Team.

2023-08-28T16:03:05.149204+00:00 IST

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Hockey

India draw 2-2 against Korea in Men’s Asia Cup Rajgir Bihar 2025

The Indian Men's Hockey Team and Korea played out a 2-2 draw in their opening Super 4s game at the Men's Asia Cup Rajgir Bihar 2025. Hardik Singh (8') and Mandeep Singh (53') were the goal scorers for India while Jihun Yang (12') and Hyeonhong Kim (14') scored for Korea, as per a release from Hockey India.

2025-09-03T17:09:01.634604+00:00 IST

Football

Gundogan reveals reason behind leaving Manchester City

Just a year after returning to Manchester City, German midfielder Ilkay Gundogan has left the club to join Turkish side Galatasaray.

2025-09-03T16:50:08.099675+00:00 IST

Others

AOA launches Bhogeswar Baruah National Sporrts Awards

The inaugural awards were presented by Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) and the President of AOA, Sarbananda Sonowal, and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma at a ceremony in Guwahati on Wednesday.

2025-09-03T16:32:06.080992+00:00 IST

Cricket

Nissanka becomes SL's 3rd-highest run-getter in T20Is

Nissanka made this upward movement in the charts during the first T20I against Zimbabwe. During the match, Nissanka continued his consistent run across all formats, scoring 55 in 32 balls, with four boundaries and two sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of 171.87.

2025-09-03T16:21:37.157226+00:00 IST

Football

FIFA Capacity Building Workshop for women administrators begins

The FIFA Capacity Building Workshop for women administrators began in New Delhi, according to the official website of the All India Football Federation (AIFF).

2025-09-03T16:07:26.175641+00:00 IST

Cricket

Nissanka's cameo guides Sri Lanka to 4 wicket win over Zimbabwe in 1st T20I

With this win, Sri Lanka is 1-0 up in the three-match series.

2025-09-03T16:05:14.436039+00:00 IST

Tennis

Vishal Vasudev M powers into quarterfinals on Day 3

Day 3 of the KSLTA ITF World Tennis Tour Juniors brought a mix of expected results and notable surprises as the quarterfinal line-ups were decided at the SM Krishna Tennis Stadium and Sree Kanteerava Stadium. In the Boys' Singles, fifth seed Ojas Mehlawat, fourth seed Vishal Vasudev M, third seed Dev Vipul Patel, second seed Aditya Mor, sixth seed Adhiraj Thakur, and France's Thomas Coppi advanced, alongside Pratyush Loganathan and Om Verma, as per a release from KSLTA.

2025-09-03T15:55:10.526326+00:00 IST

Others

Jogulamba Lions crowned champions of Yuva Telangana Championship

The Yuva Telangana Championship 2025, feeder into the Telugu Kabaddi League, concluded on Wednesday at the LB Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad, with Jogulamba Lions defeating Bhadradi Braves 35-21 in the Final to be crowned champions.

2025-09-03T15:34:22.883459+00:00 IST

Cricket

South Africa announces squad for ICC Women's Cricket World Cup

South Africa became the fifth team to announce their squad for the Women's Cricket World Cup 2025, and the team looks settled and balanced

2025-09-03T15:28:28.517122+00:00 IST

Cricket

Shubham Sharma reveals how Dravid's lessons still help him

Shubham Sharma, a low-profile red-ball star in India's domestic circuit, opened up about how former batting stalwart Rahul Dravid influenced his career by offering him valuable lessons that continue to help him.

2025-09-03T15:27:12.446313+00:00 IST

Football

India eye victory against Afghanistan

The top teams from each group will progress to the final, while the two second-placed teams will make it to the third-place match, both to take place on September 8.

2025-09-03T15:20:05.860101+00:00 IST

Cricket

Tony de Zorzi to miss rest of series against England due to injury

Tony de Zorzi has been ruled out of South Africa's remainder of the ODI series against England after sustaining a hamstring injury in the first match in Leeds.

2025-09-03T15:13:59.364293+00:00 IST

Cricket

How Suryakumar Yadav fared in 2022 T20I Asia Cup

As Team India prepares to start its Asia Cup campaign, here's a look at how the skipper Suryakumar Yadav fared when the continental tournament was last played in the T20 format.

2025-09-03T15:11:59.672367+00:00 IST

Cricket

Zimbabwe's Sikandar Raza becomes number one ODI all-rounder

Zimbabwe's seasoned star Sikandar Raza became the new number one all-rounder in the ODIs after a 12-point rise to overtake Afghanistan's Azmatullah Omarzai.

2025-09-03T15:00:26.571030+00:00 IST