Sports

Pathan picks Khaeel Ahmed who "ticks all boxes" in T20Is

Former all-rounder Irfan Pathan acknowledged India's leading T20I wicket-taker Arshdeep Singh's prowess in white-ball cricket. Pathan identified the next viable option that comes close to the left-armer's prowess and handpicked Khaleel Ahmed, who spearheaded Chennai Super Kings' pace attack in the last edition of the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL).

2025-08-29T11:48:52.903077+00:00 IST

Sachin celebrates India's diverse sporting achievements on NSD

The National Sports Day (NSD) 2025 celebration will be led by the Fit India Mission and organised as a three-day nationwide sports and fitness movement from August 29-31, under the theme 'Ek Ghanta, Khel ke Maidan Main'. Acting on the clarion call given by Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Mansukh Mandaviya last week to transform this year's National Sports Day 2025 into a true people's movement, States and Union Territories (UTs) across India have begun their preparations for this mega Pan-India celebration.

2025-08-29T11:29:15.371798+00:00 IST

UP CM Yogi pays tribute to Major Dhyan Chand on birth anniversary

Speaking about Major Dhyan Chand, the Chief Minister said, "Whenever his name is mentioned, every Indian instinctively thinks of a hockey stick. With his talent and dedication, he gave Indian hockey global recognition by winning three Olympic gold medals--in 1928, 1932, and 1936."

2025-08-29T11:23:03.813034+00:00 IST

Irfan highlights challenges for Shami, Ro-Ko, ahead of 2027 WC

Pathan was speaking to Boria Majumdar on Revsportz. Rohit and Virat, after calling time on their T20I careers last year following the T20 World Cup win, also retired from Test cricket ahead of India's tour of England, which kickstarted the new ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle of 2025-27 for India. Shami, who has not announced retirement from any format, was not in the squad for the tour to England and was also not included in the Asia Cup T20I squad. His last assignment for India was the victorious ICC Champions Trophy campaign in Dubai back in March. With his fitness concerns that kept him out of the game for over a year after the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup final, it will be interesting to see how Shami is handled across all formats.

2025-08-29T10:57:35.611837+00:00 IST

UK CM Dhami highlights state's growing Sports infrastructure

Addressing the National Sports Day - 2025, a function organised at the Multipurpose Sports Hall Parade Ground on the occasion of Major Dhyanchand Jayanti on Friday, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that sports and sportsmanship provide energy, discipline and inspiration to society. He said that Major Dhyanchand introduced the whole world to India's sports power with the magic of his stick, according to a press release from Uttarakhand CMO.

2025-08-29T09:40:17.705307+00:00 IST

World Para Athletics Championships to be held at Mondotrack in JL

Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) President Devendra Jhajharia on Friday confirmed that the newly inaugrated Mondotrack at the Jawaharlal Nehru (JLN) Stadium will host the upcoming World Para Athletics Championships, which will take place in New Delhi from September 27 to October 5.

2025-08-29T09:12:46.338319+00:00 IST

US Open 2025: Gauff, Swiatek book spots in third round

Women's singles players Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek registered victories in their respective second round games and cruised to the third round of the ongoing US Open 2025 tennis tournament on Thursday.

2025-08-29T08:39:53.620956+00:00 IST

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"No player knows which country we are going to" : Litton Das

Bangladesh captain Litton Das has spoken about the "uncertainty" around his side's participation in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2026, starting February 7 and said certainty would have helped in preparations.

2026-01-20T18:24:49.801401+00:00 IST

WPL: Jemimah's unbeaten fifty guides DC to seven-wicket win

After losing their previous match by eight wickets against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Delhi Capitals bounced back in style as they defeated the two-time champion Mumbai Indians by seven wickets in the 13th match of the ongoing Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 tournament on Tuesday.

2026-01-20T17:54:28.829075+00:00 IST

I expect strong performances...: Irfan on Suryakumar's poor form

"This series is important for India with key preparation factors, especially Suryakumar Yadav's form. He's an amazing player who hasn't found runs or rhythm recently--that's a fact. But you'd still bet on him; he has that calibre. I expect strong performances from him across these five matches," Pathan said.

2026-01-20T16:43:51.585940+00:00 IST

Tennis

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Djokovic drubs Tsitsipas to clinch 10th Australian Open title

Sublime Novak Djokovic put up a dominant show against Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece to win the men's singles final match 6-3, 7-6(4), 7-6(5) here at the Rod Laver Arena to claim the 10th Australian Open title.

2023-01-29T12:20:59.701327+00:00 IST

Australian Open: Krejcikova-Siniakova win women's doubles title

No.1 seeds Krejcikova and Siniakova of the Czech Republic won their second straight title in Melbourne, overpowering Aoyama and Shibahara 6-4, 6-3.

2023-01-29T10:42:18.981839+00:00 IST

Australian Open: Hijikata, Kubler clinch men's doubles title

The Aussie duo had the advantage of a highly vocal and supportive local crowd, which cheered every move of theirs. Hijikata and Kubler were hammering returns and had a strong serve games. They won 88 per cent of their points behind their first delivery on their road towards becoming the fifth unseeded team to win the Australian Open trophy

2023-01-29T09:56:14.269473+00:00 IST

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PKL 12: Haryana Steelers secure victory over Tami Thalaivas

The clash between Haryana Steelers and Tamil Thalaivas at the SMS Indoor Stadium in Jaipur turned into a pulsating contest, with the Steelers holding their nerve to eke out a 38-36 victory on Saturday. Beyond the scoreline, the night carried special significance as Steelers' head coach Manpreet Singh became the first-ever PKL coach to register 100 wins -- a historic milestone.

2025-09-20T17:41:05.525364+00:00 IST

PKL: Patna Pirates beats Dabang Delhi KC by 33-30

Dabang Delhi KC looked composed in the opening 10 minutes, with Neeraj Narwal and Ajinkya Pawar driving their momentum. Neeraj's clever raids and Pawar's Do-Or-Die success gave Dabang Delhi an early cushion. Backed by the defensive presence of Fazel Atrachali and Saurabh Nandal, they tightened the screws on the Pirates' raiders, as per the PKL press release.

2025-09-20T17:09:24.828472+00:00 IST

China Open: Satwiksairaj-Chirag advance to finals

The Indian pair dominated their semifinal clash against the Chinese pair of Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik, beating them 21-17, 21-14 in a dominant two-game match within 41 minutes on Saturday.

2025-09-20T15:02:39.535428+00:00 IST

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Players believing in our style of play is the key, says Márquez

The Indian senior men's national team, on Tuesday, began their training camp ahead of the friendly match against Malaysia on November 18 in Hyderabad. With the Indian Super League going into a break as the November FIFA international window started, the Blue Tigers checked into Hyderabad on Monday evening and will have a total of six days of training sessions before the match.

2024-11-13T04:31:39.097718+00:00 IST

Indian women's futsal team camp begins in Bhavnagar

The campers were picked up based on their performances in a six-day trial, which saw participation from 121 players from 15 states

2024-11-11T08:50:22.133307+00:00 IST

Calicut FC lift inaugural Super League Kerala title

Kozhikode turned up in numbers at the EMS Corporation Stadium, with the total attendance amassing 35,672 in the summit clash. Enjoying the home support, Calicut have thus secured their first Super League Kerala title, along with the Rs 1 crore prize money. Ahead of the kick-off, Kerala Football Association (KFA) president Navas Meeran honoured the former Santosh Trophy and ISL players from the state for their contribution to Indian football.

2024-11-11T07:54:37.929776+00:00 IST

Hockey

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It's a must-win game against Malaysia: India coach Craig Fulton

India men's hockey team head coach Craig Fulton said that their Asian Championship final encounter against Malaysia is a must-win game for them on Saturday.

2023-08-11T19:10:49.138653+00:00 IST

"It feels sad that we were not able to play in SF's": Umar Bhutta

Pakistan captain Muhammad Umar Bhutta expressed his dissapointment in missing out on a semifinal spot in the Asian Champions Trophy but called it a great learning experience.

2023-08-11T18:23:02.390771+00:00 IST

"It is not just because of my goal that we won": Sumit

India hockey midfielder Sumit hailed the entire team for their contribution as the Blues registered a thumping 5-0 victory against Japan in the semifinal of the Asian Champions Trophy on Friday.

2023-08-11T18:09:44.787709+00:00 IST

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Cricket

ICC partners with Google to boost Women's Cricket engagement

The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced a partnership with Google on Friday, which will enhance fan engagement in women's cricket.

2025-08-29T08:31:43.604520+00:00 IST

Others

Adani congratulates Praggnanandhaa after qualifying for GTC final

Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani congratulated the young Chess prodigy from India, R Praggnanandhaa, as he qualified for the Grand Chess Tour final in Brazil later this year in September after finishing runner-up at the 2025 Sinquefield Cup.

2025-08-29T07:14:26.235311+00:00 IST

Hockey

HI leads way with futuristic Governance Reforms on Sports Day

On the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand - celebrated nationwide as National Sports Day - a special tribute was paid to the iconic player by Fumio Ogura, President, Asian Hockey Federation; Raveendran Sankaran, IPS, DG-cum-CEO, BSSA; Jitendra Rana, IPS, Inspector General of Police, Patna Zone; Dilip Kumar Tirkey, President, Hockey India; Bhola Nath Singh, Vice President, Asian Hockey Federation & Secretary General, Hockey India; Sekar J Manoharan, Treasurer, Hockey India & President, Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu; and Commander R.K. Srivastava, Director General, Hockey India during the pre-match protocol of the opening game of the ongoing Hero Asia Cup Rajgir, Bihar 2025, featuring Malaysia and Bangladesh.

2025-08-29T06:12:56.584825+00:00 IST

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Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurates new track on National Sports Day

Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated a new track at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on National Sports Day 2025 on Friday and also participated in a race on the track.

2025-08-29T04:55:37.721898+00:00 IST

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Mandaviya pays floral tribute to Dhyan Chand on his birthday

On the occasion of National Sports Day on Friday, Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya paid a floral tribute to Major Dhyan Chand at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium.

2025-08-29T04:15:00.665996+00:00 IST

Hockey

‘India has no competition in Hockey Men's Asia Cup 2025’

Ahead of the start of the Men's Asia Cup 2025 here on Friday, Hockey India Secretary General Bhola Nath Singh said that he is very confident that Team India will qualify for the Hockey World Cup, as there is no competition for the team in the upcoming event.

2025-08-29T03:51:53.022713+00:00 IST

Others

Hard day for me: Neeraj Chopra on his Diamond League final result

World Champion and Olympic gold medalist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra expressed his thoughts on his performance in the Diamond League final at Zurich on Thursday, saying he had a "hard day" at the event despite managing to throw the javelin over 85 m.

2025-08-29T03:21:10.839950+00:00 IST

Cricket

Mandeep Singh parts ways with Tripura after one season

Batter Mandeep Singh has decided to part ways with Tripura ahead of the 2025-26 domestic season, ending his association with the team after just one year, as per ESPNcricinfo.

2025-08-28T22:32:43.987450+00:00 IST

Football

ISL 2025-26 season likely to kick off in December

After weeks of uncertainty, the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 season is now set to begin in December 2025, according to a joint proposal submitted by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and the ISL's commercial partner, Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL), to the Supreme Court of India on August 28, as per ESPN.

2025-08-28T20:07:55.929817+00:00 IST

Others

Diamond League Final: Neeraj finishes 2nd to Weber

It was Germany's Julian Weber who topped the field with a massive throw of 91.51 m, which came on his second attempt. He performed two massive 91-plus throws in his first two attempts. Neeraj did not have the best night, starting with two throws in the early 80s, following it with three disappointing fouls, which put his top-two finish streak under threat, but in his final throw of 85 m plus, he came in clutch to extend his run of top-two finishes to twenty six successive events. Keshorn Walcott, the 2012 London Olympics gold medalist from Trinidad and Tobago, finished in third spot with the best throw of 84.95m.

2025-08-28T19:44:42.155219+00:00 IST

Cricket

Mangaluru Dragons crowed Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 champions

The Mangaluru Dragons, who were 85/2 in 10.4 overs when rain had the final say, had eight wickets in hand and were 15 runs ahead of the par score during their chase of 155, as per a press release from KSCA.

2025-08-28T18:16:56.656338+00:00 IST

Cricket

Sachin Tendulkar visits Lalbaugcha Raja with family

Legendary former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar visited the iconic Lalbaugcha Raja pandal in Mumbai on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, offering prayers along with his family.

2025-08-28T18:14:08.376422+00:00 IST

Others

BWF World C'ships: Satwik-Sairaj, Sindhu, Dhruv Kapila reach QFs

Satwik-Chirag beat the Chinese pair by 19-21, 21-15, 21-17. After going down in a highly competitive first game, the Indian pair absorbed pressure brilliantly, winning the next two games to seal the match. The match lasted for a total of 66 minutes.

2025-08-28T18:06:10.833934+00:00 IST

Hockey