Sports

Ashwin spills the beans on future after IPL retirement

Ashwin was speaking on his Youtube Channel, Ash ki Baat. Just a couple days back, Ashwin brought down the curtains on a legendary IPL career spanning 17 years, which ended where it started, with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their iconic yellow colours. As of now, Ashwin is the fifth-highest wicket-taker in the IPL with 201 scalps in 239 matches at an average of 30.94.

2025-08-29T17:31:57.629588+00:00 IST

Madushanka's hat-trick helps SL to narrow 7 run win over Zimbabwe

Now, Sri Lanka leads the two-match series 1-0.

2025-08-29T17:07:23.347311+00:00 IST

Dilbag, Vanshita add two more medals to India's tally

India's stellar form at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships 2025 continued on Friday with Dilbag Singh and Vanshita Verma adding two more medals to the nation's tally.

2025-08-29T17:03:56.448616+00:00 IST

PKL: Pawan, Arjun star as Tamil Thalaivas secure narrow win

It was a blockbuster opening game, which saw Tamil Thalaivas secure a 38-35 win over the home side, Telugu Titans, at the Vishwanadh Sports Club in Vizag on Friday night. Arjun Deshwal registered a Super 10, and Pawan Sehrawat scored nine points for their side, with Bharat Hooda registering nine points for the hosts.

2025-08-29T16:45:30.128047+00:00 IST

Nabi becomes first to script elusive milestone in Duleep Trophy

Jammu and Kashmir pace express Auqib Nabi, who is representing the North Zone, became the first to scythe four wickets in four balls in the history of the Duleep Trophy on Friday.

2025-08-29T16:29:30.318147+00:00 IST

Union Minister Raksha Khadse joins Sports Day celebrations

Commemorating National Sports Day on the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand, Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Raksha Nikhil Khadse, visited the Sports Authority of India's (SAI) National Centre of Excellence (NCoE) in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.

2025-08-29T15:58:32.944488+00:00 IST

Indian boxers win 28 medals at Belt and Road Youth Boxing Gala i

India's junior boxers won seven gold medals, seven silver medals, and 12 bronze medals, making a total haul of 26 medals at the 3rd "Belt and Road" International Youth Boxing Gala - U17/U19/U23 International Training Camp & Tournament in Xinjiang, China, highlighting their strong performance across various weight categories.

2025-08-29T15:57:42.902991+00:00 IST

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European T20 Premier League announces first three franchises

The league is officially sanctioned by the International Cricket Council (ICC), and the team owners were also announced during a press conference in Sydney, staged against the iconic backdrop of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge.

2026-01-21T04:19:04.370216+00:00 IST

MI head coach Lisa admits team's powerplay batting not clicking

The defending champions continued their slump in the ongoing WPL edition. After starting off with a loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), MI did bounce back with a couple of wins, but after that it has been a downward slump, with two losses to UP Warriorz and a loss to DC on Tuesday.

2026-01-21T03:27:35.067086+00:00 IST

ISPL: Padmesh Mhatre's 6-Ball 25* powers Delhi Superheroes

In a match defined by extreme individual performances, Delhi chased down the target of 88 in 8.3 overs, overcoming a spectacular bowling collapse triggered by Chennai captain Ankur Singh, as per a press release from ISPL.

2026-01-21T02:56:31.580889+00:00 IST

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Bengaluru Open: Lucas Pouille headlines singles field

The prestigious ATP Challenger event will be organised by the Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association (KSLTA) at the KSLTA Stadium in Bengaluru, as per a press release from Bengaluru Open media

2023-01-31T17:02:37.496853+00:00 IST

Alexander Zverev to face no disciplinary action from ATP

A major independent investigation into Alexander Zverev has found insufficient evidence to substantiate published allegations of abuse. As a result, no disciplinary action will be taken by ATP.

2023-01-31T15:39:31.988319+00:00 IST

Djokovic dethrones Alcaraz to regain World No 1 spot

Novak Djokovic returned to World No. 1 in the ATP Rankings for the first time since last June after he defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas to win a record-extending 10th Australian Open title.

2023-01-30T18:24:39.170220+00:00 IST

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China Masters: Satwiksairaj, Chirag go down in straight games

India's highly rated men's pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty once again fell short of the gold medal dream after they came up short in the final at the China Masters on Sunday.

2025-09-21T11:29:42.386441+00:00 IST

Ram Gopal Kothari makes history at Geographic North Pole

The North Pole Marathon is a race like no other, held on drifting sheets of sea ice only a few metres thick, floating above frigid Arctic waters. Athletes face temperatures around minus 8-degree celsius, piercing winds that cut through layered clothing, and even the possibility of polar bears straying near the course. With an icebreaker ship on standby, armed patrols for safety, and a dedicated medical team, the event feels less like a marathon and more like a true Arctic expedition.

2025-09-21T11:21:44.513107+00:00 IST

Hitaashee, Pranavi make cut in La Sella Open

Hitaashee added a steady 1-over 73 to her opening 72, finishing on a 36-hole total of one-over-par that placed her tied for 36th. Pranavi carded back-to-back rounds of 73 to lie tied for 47th. While they progressed, several other Indian hopefuls fell agonisingly short

2025-09-21T08:35:26.722623+00:00 IST

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India-Malaysia football rivalry renewed: Clash set for November 1

The November 18th game at the GMC Balayogi Gachibowli Stadium will be yet another addition to this historic rivalry, where even friendly games have been played with utmost competitiveness. There's literally nothing to separate India and Malaysia in terms of head-to-head results. The Blue Tigers and the Harimau Malaya have won 12 matches each, while eight have ended in draws. There's little difference in the current FIFA Rankings as well, with India placed 125th and Malaysia 133rd. Malaysia are coming into this match on the back of a 3-1 friendly win over Laos on Thursday

2024-11-15T10:38:59.596866+00:00 IST

Qualifying for Asian Cup bare minimum target, says Gurpreet S

Gurpreet Singh Sandhu is now in his 13th year of national team duty. The most experienced player in the Indian squad after Sunil Chhetri's retirement, he completed a diamond jubilee of international caps (75) against Vietnam last month, wearing the captain's armband and crucially saving a penalty.

2024-11-14T09:30:05.600726+00:00 IST

"We'll try to win the ISL again":Jose Molina

Jose Molina, the head coach of Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG), reflects on his journey, his past experiences, and his vision for the future. Molina took over from Antonio Lopez Habas, who guided the team to their first Indian Super League (ISL) Shield, assuming the head coach role in June. The 54-year-old emphasized that his commitment to the Mariners is fueled by a desire for success, not merely a contractual obligation. "For me, it's a piece of paper I need to sign. I'm here because Mohun Bagan Super Giant wanted me and I wanted to come. But if any one of the parties is not happy, the best thing is to shake hands and leave," he said in a conversation with The Times of India, as per quoted by a release from ISL.

2024-11-14T08:03:29.080314+00:00 IST

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Anurag Thakur to watch India's Asian Champions Trophy final against Malaysia in Chennai

The minister will be in Chennai to catch the Asian Champions Trophy final between India and Malaysia.

2023-08-12T08:56:23.617365+00:00 IST

Unbeaten India eye history against Malaysia in final of Asian CT

India has been unbeaten in the tournament so far, finishing at the top of the table. They secured wins against China, Malaysia, South Korea and arch-rivals Pakistan while drawing one against Japan. In the semis, they defeated Japan 5-0 to make it to the final. Japan is the reigning Asian Games champion team in men's hockey.

2023-08-12T07:39:57.212679+00:00 IST

Cannot take Malaysia lightly: Indian hockey player Manpreet Singh

India stormed into the finals of the Asian Champions Trophy with a five-star performance against Japan in the semi-finals at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium on Friday. They will face Malaysia in the title clash, who thrashed South Korea 6-2 in the other semifinal. India had beat Malaysia earlier 5-0.

2023-08-12T06:30:25.481086+00:00 IST

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Vedanta harnesses sports to transform 3 lakh lives

The initiatives span football, archery, hockey, marathons, squash, karate, padel and para-sports, making it one of India's largest corporate-led grassroots sports movements.

2025-08-29T15:35:55.508857+00:00 IST

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Delhi Half Marathon 2025 Finisher’s Medal unveiled by CM Gupta

To mark this milestone edition, the Delhi Half Marathon Finisher's Medal was unveiled by the Chief Minister of the Government of NCT of Delhi, Rekha Gupta, at the Delhi Secretariat.

2025-08-29T15:27:20.416109+00:00 IST

Cricket

Shikhar Dhawan celebrates National Sports Day in style

Former India batting star Shikhar Dhawan marked National Sports Day with a special message that celebrated the joy of playing across disciplines.

2025-08-29T15:04:46.701426+00:00 IST

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Asian Shooting C'ships: India crosses 100 medals for first time

Ankur Mittal also combined with Bhanu Pratap Singh and Harshvardhan Kaviya to win the team bronze in the Double Trap Team event. Ankur, with 107 hits, led throughout the four rounds of 30 each with scores of 26, 28, 26, and 27 on his way to the gold medal. Local shooter Artyom Chikulayev from Kazakhstan won silver with 98, while Kuwait's Ahmad Alaffasi claimed bronze in a shoot-off with 96 and +2, as per a press release from the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI).

2025-08-29T15:03:42.636376+00:00 IST

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U Mumba launches first-ever Hall of Fame, celebrates legends

U Mumba, one of India's most iconic kabaddi franchises, has made history by becoming the first PKL team to launch a dedicated Hall of Fame. The initiative marks a landmark moment for the league and the franchise, as U Mumba sets a precedent in formally recognising players who defined its journey.

2025-08-29T14:27:48.258768+00:00 IST

Others

“No bigger classroom than the sporting arena": Mandaviya

Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, led the national celebrations with a floral tribute at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in the capital before joining more than 2,000 participants, including officials of the Sports Ministry, Sports Authority of India (SAI), Indian Olympic Association (IOA), Paralympic Committee of India (PCI), National Sports Federations (NSFs), athletes and coaches at the Jawaharlal Nehru (JLN) Stadium for a morning of interactive sporting activities. as per a press release from the Sports Ministry.

2025-08-29T14:23:58.357397+00:00 IST

Hockey

Hockey legend Aslam speaks on Pakistan's absence from Asia Cup

The hockey legend's comments came during the day when India played China in their Asia Cup opener, winning 4-3. Pakistan and Oman opted out of this year's tournament. Ahead of the tournament, as the pool and schedule were revealed, Hockey India President Dilip Kumar Tirkey clarified that Pakistan did not participate due to security reasons. At the same time, Oman opted out due to personal issues with their government.

2025-08-29T14:21:59.891286+00:00 IST

Hockey

Harmanpreet speaks on being better at goal-scoring after win

Team India's Men's Asia Cup campaign kick-started with a 4-3 win over China in Rajgir on Friday.

2025-08-29T14:06:43.713033+00:00 IST

Cricket

Malewar becomes first Indian in 81 years to achieve rare feat

Vidarbha batter Danish Malewar joined an exclusive club featuring former greats Vijay Merchant, Aravinda de Silva and others after hammering a double ton for Central Zone against North East Zone in the ongoing Duleep Trophy on Friday.

2025-08-29T14:02:22.684273+00:00 IST

Others

BWF World Championships: Sindhu outclassed by Indonesia's Wardani

India's top shuttler PV Sindhu's campaign at the BWF World Championships concluded with a bitter defeat in the quarter-finals against Putri Kusuma Wardani.

2025-08-29T13:54:27.290037+00:00 IST

Cricket

Zimbabwe skipper Craig Ervine ruled out of Sri Lanka series

An MRI scan confirmed that the 40-year-old sustained a Grade II strain in his left calf, along with a chronic and resolving Grade I strain in his right calf, ruling him out of the entire series.

2025-08-29T12:55:21.753234+00:00 IST

Hockey

Men's Hockey Asia Cup: India kickstart campaign with 4-3 win

For India, it was Captain Harmanpreet Singh (20', 33', 47') who put in a fantastic performance, as he scored a hat-trick. And whilst Jugraj Singh (18') was India's second scorer, China got their goals from Shihao Du (12'), Benhai Chen (35'), Jiesheng Gao (41'), as per a press release from Hockey India.

2025-08-29T12:32:33.266825+00:00 IST

Tennis

Sinner continues title defence with dominant win over Popyrin

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner registered a comfortable victory over Alexei Popyrin in the second round of the ongoing US Open tennis tournament 2025 on Thursday. He won the game in three straight sets, defeating his opponent 6-3, 6-2, 6-2.

2025-08-29T12:00:10.539408+00:00 IST

Others

BWF World C'ships: Dhruv-Tanisha's campaign ends in quarterfinals

In the quarterfinals, the Indian duo went down to Malaysia's world number four pairing of Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei by 15-21, 13-21 in straight games.

2025-08-29T11:58:07.849889+00:00 IST