Sports

Satwik-Chirag call BWF World Championships bronze ‘special’

Indian men's doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have described their victories over higher-ranked Malaysian and Chinese opponents at the recently concluded BWF World Championships 2025 in Paris as "special," after going on to clinch the bronze medal.

2025-09-02T00:44:02.929962+00:00 IST

"Whenever I score, I score for my team": Jugraj Singh

Sukhjeet Singh, another hat-trick hero, credited the team's collective effort for the emphatic win.

2025-09-01T23:13:02.447695+00:00 IST

Manpreet Singh urges Indian team to give their all in super four

India won by a scoreline of 15-0, with as many as three players scoring a hat-trick at the Rajgir. Abhishek (5', 8', 20', 59'), Sukhjeet Singh (15', 32', 38'), and Jugraj Singh (24', 31', 47') scored the hat-tricks, whilst Captain Harmanpreet Singh (26'), Amit Rohidas (29'), Sanjay (54'), Dilpreet Singh (55') also got on the scoresheet

2025-09-01T22:19:18.562078+00:00 IST

Roundglass Hockey Academy, SAI Sonipat secure straight wins

Roundglass Hockey Academy and Sports Authority of India National Centre of Excellence (SAI NCOE), Sonipat secured their second straight victories while Namdhari Hockey Academy and Naval Tata Hockey Academy, Jamshedpur notched up their first wins on Day 2 of the second edition of the Punjab Hockey League (U-21) which is being played here at the Olympian Balbir Singh Senior International Hockey Stadium.

2025-09-01T20:59:47.261956+00:00 IST

"Exactly what we needed": Coach Craig Fulton

The Indian Men's Hockey Team produced a breathtaking performance in their final Pool A clash of the Asia Cup Rajgir, Bihar 2025, thrashing Kazakhstan 15-0 at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium.

2025-09-01T20:58:13.608825+00:00 IST

Pakistan's Asif Ali bids adieu to international cricket

Pakistan's batter Asif Ali on Monday bid adieu to international cricket. Asif, 33, played 21 ODIs and 58 T20Is, mainly as a finisher in the middle order.

2025-09-01T20:38:07.979426+00:00 IST

Hat-trick hero Abhishek Nain eyes to continue his momentum

India won by a scoreline of 15-0 against Kazakhstan, with as many as three players scoring a hat-trick at Rajgir, apart from Nain, Sukhjeet Singh (15', 32', 38'), and Jugraj Singh (24', 31', 47')

2025-09-01T19:24:40.640117+00:00 IST

Cricket

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India defeat New Zealand by 48 runs, take 1-0 lead in five-match

A fighting half-century by Glenn Phillips went in vain as New Zealand suffered a 48-run defeat against Team India in the high-scoring opening T20I of the five-match series at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium on Wednesday.

2026-01-21T17:32:29.631325+00:00 IST

Atul Wassan slams Bangladesh, says cricket won't suffer

Wassan believes Bangladesh is just "sulking" over Muztafizur Rahman's removal by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) from their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 squad in response to a directive from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) regarding atrocities committed against minorities in Bangladesh.

2026-01-21T17:29:50.765136+00:00 IST

Aminul Islam on Bangladesh’s participation in World Cup

With the International Cricket Council (ICC) rejecting Bangladesh's request to shift its T20 World Cup 2026 matches from India to Sri Lanka, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam said that he has asked ICC Board for time to talk to his government "for one last time"

2026-01-21T17:00:48.970682+00:00 IST

Tennis

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A trailblazer, Sania has many achievements in 20-year career

The Indian tennis player's pursuit of excellence led her to numerous accomplishments in her career including six Grand Slam titles and top spot in the WTA doubles rankings. She became the first Indian woman to enter the top 30 in the WTA singles rankings.

2023-02-22T15:00:17.423792+00:00 IST

Dubai Tennis C'ship: Sania Mirza concludes her illustrious career

The Indian tennis player and her American women's doubles partner Madison Keys lost their first-round encounter 6-4, 6-0 to Veronika Kudermetova and Liudmila Samsonova at the Dubai Tennis Stadium.

2023-02-21T17:29:12.362303+00:00 IST

Bengaluru Open 2023: Sumit Nagal keeps Indian hopes alive

Meanwhile, two other Indians in action--Prajnesh Gunneswaran and SD Prajwal crashed out of the Round of 32

2023-02-21T17:09:43.261649+00:00 IST

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All arrangements made for World Para Athletics Championships

With each passing day, the anticipation around the tournament continues to grow, considering India will host the World Para Athletics Championship for the first time

2025-09-23T15:20:13.175863+00:00 IST

Hockey India League mini-auctions to be held on September 24

Over 100 men's players and over 100 women's players will be in the spotlight. With a salary cap of Rs four crores for men's teams and Rs two crores for women's teams, every move at the bidding table will count. Each squad will consist of 20 players (2 goalkeepers + 18 outfield players), with a maximum of 7 overseas recruits and a minimum of 3 Indian juniors, ensuring opportunities for the next generation, as per a Hockey India press release.

2025-09-23T14:49:49.420065+00:00 IST

Olympian Srihari targets freestyle glory at Asian Aquatic C'ship

Having long been recognised as India's leading backstroker, the 24-year-old is shifting his focus this season to freestyle.

2025-09-23T13:13:34.685980+00:00 IST

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ISL: Odisha FC thrash Hyderabad FC with thumping 6-0 victory

Odisha FC ended their three-match winless streak on Monday with an emphatic 6-0 victory against Hyderabad FC at the GMC Balayogi Stadium in Hyderabad, in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25.

2024-11-25T17:42:24.367454+00:00 IST

Kerala Blasters' head coach Mikael Stahre praises team

Kerala Blasters head coach Mikael Stahre offered high praise for his team's dominant 3-0 victory over Chennaiyin FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) in Kochi on Sunday.

2024-11-25T08:30:37.343369+00:00 IST

"Kerala Blasters deserved winners": Coyle

Chennaiyin FC (CFC) head coach Owen Coyle said that Kerala Blasters FC (KBFC) were the deserved victors following his team's 3-0 defeat in the Indian Super League (ISL) match in Kochi on Sunday. The game began with both teams on equal footing, each probing the other's defenses. The score remained level at halftime, but the home side dominated the second half, scoring three goals to secure all three points.

2024-11-25T06:52:45.539051+00:00 IST

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Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team goes down against Germany 1-3

Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team started their tour at the 4 Nations Tournament - Dusseldorf 2023 with a 1-3 loss against hosts Germany on Saturday. Mumtaz Khan (60') was the lone goal-scorer for India. Hahn Marie (9'), Seidel Carolin (37') and Lena Keller (58’) scored a goal each in Germany’s win.

2023-08-19T14:46:14.702267+00:00 IST

HI name core probable group for maiden sub-junior women’s camp

The development marks a remarkable step towards nurturing young talent and ensuring a robust future for Indian hockey and it will bring together the brightest and most promising young talents from across the nation. The players have been picked on the basis of their recent performances in the Hockey India Sub-Junior National Championships.

2023-08-18T17:01:15.072313+00:00 IST

Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team ready for 4 Nations Tournament

The 4 Nations tournament will be part of the preparations for the upcoming FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup 2023, scheduled to be played in Santiago, Chile, from November 29 to December 10, 2023.

2023-08-18T16:47:42.052096+00:00 IST

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Cricket

Harbhajan Singh, lend a helping hand in Punjab flood

Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh will provide 10 boats to the flood-affected areas in Punjab on Tuesday to fasten the rescue work, while his wife and Bollywood actress Geeta Basra and her co-star Raj Kundra lend a helping hand in the flood-affected area Ajnala in Amritsar on Monday.

2025-09-01T18:28:22.727079+00:00 IST

Tennis

Fritz aims to end losing streak against Djokovic in US Open QFs

Novak Djokovic continued his relentless quest for history at the 2025 US Open, defeating Germany's Jan-Lennard Struff 6-3, 6-3, 6-2 to reach the quarter-finals. The 38-year-old Serbian became the oldest man to reach the last eight at all four Grand Slams in a single season and now sets his sights on a record-extending 25th major, where he will face the home favourite, 27-year-old Taylor Fritz, the only remaining American in the men's singles draw.

2025-09-01T18:18:55.908466+00:00 IST

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Defenders Sumit, Ashu shine as UP Yoddhas claw their way back

A hard-fought comeback from the UP Yoddhas saw them beat the Patna Pirates 34-31 in what was a closely-fought contest to the very end at the Vishwanadh Sports Club in Vizag on Monday. Sumit and Ashu Singh got much-deserved High Fives, while Gagan Gowda scored seven points as the Yoddhas secured an impressive victory, as per a release from Pro Kabaddi League (PKL).

2025-09-01T18:17:46.178753+00:00 IST

Tennis

Top seed Om Patel wins boys’ singles opener of KSLTA ITF Juniors

The main draw of the KSLTA ITF World Tennis Tour Juniors began on Monday at the SM Krishna Tennis Stadium and Sree Kanteerava Stadium, with Round of 32 matches in the Boys' and Girls' singles and Round of 16 action in the doubles, setting the tone for an action-packed opening day.

2025-09-01T18:16:25.864573+00:00 IST

Cricket

"David still within the mix in ODI": Temba Bavuma on David Miller

Ahead of the first ODI against England, South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma reveals David Miller remains in contention for ODIs despite his absence from the Proteas squad for their one-day series in England.

2025-09-01T18:11:05.877155+00:00 IST

Cricket

Sri Lanka fined for slow over-rate in second ODI against Zimbabwe

Sri Lanka have been fined five per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate in the second ODI against Zimbabwe in Harare on Sunday

2025-09-01T18:09:02.456007+00:00 IST

Football

East Bengal seal AFC Women's Champions League Group Stage spot

East Bengal advanced to the Group Stage of the AFC Women's Champions League 2025-26 despite being held to a 1-1 draw by Kitchee SC of Hong Kong, China in their final Qualifiers Group E tie on Sunday.

2025-09-01T17:57:47.994846+00:00 IST

Cricket

Full circle for Harshal:Gujarat sign him for upcoming season

India bowling all-rounder Harshal Patel is set for a fresh start as he returns to his roots, signing with Gujarat for the 2025-26 domestic season. The move comes right after Jayant Yadav's departure from Haryana, marking another significant exit for the state, as per ESPNcricinfo.

2025-09-01T17:51:25.509399+00:00 IST

Cricket

South Africa's top talent headlines SA20 season 4 auction list

South Africa's top talent and a host of international stars headline the SA20 Season 4 Player Auction list announced today. Over 500 players will go under the gavel in Johannesburg on September 9, as the six franchises finalise their 19-player squads ahead of season 4 starting on December 26.

2025-09-01T17:50:05.851280+00:00 IST

Others

Commanding all-round performance guides Puneri Paltan to big win

Puneri Paltan delivered a defensive masterclass to record a massive 22-point win against Gujarat Giants on Monday night's second game. The Season 10 champions were dominant on both ends of the mat as they registered a 41-19 victory at the Vishwanadh Sports Club in Vizag, as per a release from Pro Kabaddi League (PKL).

2025-09-01T17:29:15.196367+00:00 IST

Hockey

India thrash Kazakhstan 15-0 in Hockey Asia Cup

India played against Kazakhstan and won by a scoreline of 15-0, with as many as three players scoring a hat-trick at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Rajgir, Bihar.

2025-09-01T16:47:05.730706+00:00 IST

Football

Iran hammers India 3-0 in CAFA Nations Cup

The Indian senior national team lost 0-3 to Iran in their second group stage game of the CAFA Nations Cup 2025 at Hisor Central Stadium on Monday.

2025-09-01T15:57:47.593339+00:00 IST

Cricket

Jay Shah lauds increase in prize money for Women’s World Cup

In a significant move aimed at boosting women's cricket globally, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a significant increase in the prize money for the upcoming ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025.

2025-09-01T15:50:49.503048+00:00 IST

Others

Shah wins Round 3 of FMSCI National Karting Championship

Racing for Team Rayo Racing, Kiaan's domination over the entire weekend, held at the Madras International Karting Arena (MIKA), helped secure a win in the finals of the Junior Rotax category.

2025-09-01T15:31:29.721573+00:00 IST