Sports

'An amazing experience', says Finch on playing with tennis ball

International stars such as Jesse Ryder, Aaron Finch, Ross Taylor, and Tillakaratne Dilshan took the field in the ongoing LEGEN-Z T10 League, showcasing their adaptability and flair.

2025-08-12T08:29:02.161283+00:00 IST

LEGEN-Z T10 League: Finch-led Bengal Tigers face loss

Batting first after losing the toss, the Bengal Tigers encountered immediate pressure from a disciplined and well-coordinated Mumbai Stars bowling attack. The opening overs saw quick wickets tumble, forcing the Tigers to recalibrate their strategy. Despite the setbacks, moments of brilliance shone through--powerful boundaries, clever singles, and flashes of the aggressive stroke play the team is known for. However, Mumbai's bowlers maintained tight lines and sharp fielding, ultimately restricting the Tigers to 82/8 in their allotted 10 overs.

2025-08-12T08:22:13.117129+00:00 IST

A strong Dabang Delhi KC aim to reclaim PKL trophy in Season 12

PKL Season 12 will see Dabang Delhi K.C. continue with Joginder Narwal as their head coach. Under his tutelage, Dabang Delhi KC was one of the most dominant teams last campaign. With 13 wins in 22 games, the Delhi-based outfit finished second in the PKL Season 11 standings with 81 points, before they went down to the Patna Pirates in the semi-finals.

2025-08-12T08:01:46.408318+00:00 IST

"Have to look after youngsters' interests....": Brian Lara

West Indies are "not in the same level-playing field as other playing countries", a conclusion which came out of a two-day emergency meeting in Trinidad of Cricket West Indies (CWI) members along with legends like Brian Lara, Clive Lloyd, Viv Richards, Desmond Haynes, Shivnarine Chanderpaul and current head coach Daren Sammy. This meeting was decided on after WI was cleaned up for merely 27 runs, the second-lowest Test score during the third Test against Australia last month.

2025-08-12T07:55:47.846913+00:00 IST

Special Olympics Bharat forms partnership with IDA, IASD

The three bodies signed a ten-year memorandum jointly committing towards advocacy and awareness to improve the oral health and sports safety of persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) through collaboration, as per a press release.

2025-08-12T06:58:33.081632+00:00 IST

Aakash says 'Ro-Ko' should've quit ODIs post CT win. played Tests

Days after skipper Shubman Gill led India to a brilliant 2-2 draw, reports started emerging that Rohit and Virat could be leaving ODIs as well, with both of them not in plans for ICC Cricket World Cup in South Africa, Namibia scheduled for 2027 unless both play domestic 50-over cricket to prove their match-fitness and form.

2025-08-12T06:43:54.608701+00:00 IST

Cincinnati Masters: Rybakina, Keys, Sabalenka reach pre-quarters

Rybakina regrouped herself after a first-set loss, prevailing 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 in a three-set thriller.

2025-08-12T06:15:41.977292+00:00 IST

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"Such matches should not happen": Manoj Tiwary

Former India cricketer Manoj Tiwary has shared a strong opinion amid Bangladesh's uncertainty to travel to India for the upcoming T20 World Cup, saying that sporting ties should not continue when humanitarian concerns are involved.

2026-01-15T14:39:31.912782+00:00 IST

WPL 2026: UP Warriorz win toss, opt to field against MI

UP Warriorz captain Meg Lanning has won the Toss and decided to field first against the Mumbai Indians in match eight of the ongoing Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 season on Thursday.

2026-01-15T14:19:06.537791+00:00 IST

'BCCI not aware of any talks on shifting Bangladesh’s WC matches'

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia said on Thursday that the board is "not in loop" and unaware about any communication between Bangladesh Cricket Board and International Cricket Council over BCB's demand for shifting Bangladesh's ICC T20 World Cup matches outside India and the ICC stance on the matter.

2026-01-15T13:59:46.970526+00:00 IST

Tennis

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TPL: Hyderabad Strikers end day 1 at top of points table

At the end of Day 1 of the Tennis Premier League, last year's champions Hyderabad sit at the top of the table with 48 points followed by Chennai Stallions with 47 points and in third place are Gujarat Panthers with 45 points. Delhi Binny's Brigade and Pune Jaguars sit 4th and 5th respectively with 40 points apiece

2022-12-08T19:46:17.852108+00:00 IST

Hyderabad Strikers go top of table after day 1 of TPL

The round of fixtures began with Delhi Binny's Brigade taking on the Pune Jaguars for the first match of the fourth season of the Tennis Premier League. The match began with the Women's Singles Category. Sowjanya Bivasetti from Delhi Binny's Brigade took on Rutuja Bhosale of Pune Jaguars, which ended 12-8 in favour of Sowjanya.

2022-12-08T15:14:29.038737+00:00 IST

Novak Djokovic starts his Australian Open campaign 2023

Novak Djokovic is all set to take part in Australian Open 2023 which begins from January 16.

2022-12-07T13:33:16.119059+00:00 IST

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PKL: Telugu Titans finish home leg with 45-37 win over U Mumba

Bharat Hooda led the charge with 13 points, while Chetan Sahu (6 points) and skipper Vijay Malik (5 points) played strong supporting roles, helping the Titans notch their third victory on the trot

2025-09-10T16:35:02.231309+00:00 IST

"Now eyes on Asian Games 2026”: India’s Wushu stars shine

India's Wushu team delivered an excellent performance at the 17th World Wushu Championship in Brazil, securing four medals, three silver and one bronze. The championship, held from August 31 to September 7, saw participation from all over the world and represented the highest level of competitive Wushu across Taolu (forms) and Sanda (full-contact fighting) disciplines. For the first time in history, three Indian women athlete, Aparna Dahiya, Kareena Kaushik and Shivani Prajapati reached the finals in the Sanda category, marking a significant milestone for Indian Wushu on the global stage.

2025-09-10T16:17:59.353192+00:00 IST

World Boxing Championships: Nupur confirms first medal for India

World Boxing Cup Astana gold medallist Nupur continued her fine form to confirm India's first medal at the World Boxing Championships in Liverpool on Wednesday with a 4:1 win over Uzbekistan's Oltinoy Sotimboeva in the women's 80+kg quarterfinals.

2025-09-10T16:11:42.629455+00:00 IST

Football

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BBFS join hands with Southampton FC to develop grassroot football

The announcement event was attended by Bhaichung Bhutia, Southampton legend Matt Le Tissier, Director of Southampton Football Academy, Andy Martino, Football Development Manager Programs of Southampton FC, Tom Grevatt and Co-Founder & CEO of Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools, Kishore Taid

2024-10-03T13:25:02.380315+00:00 IST

Bengaluru FC's Renedy Singh on sharing points with Mumbai City

Bengaluru FC assistant coach Renedy Singh expressed on Wednesday that he is happy with taking just one point against Mumbai City FC in the Indian Super League (ISL).

2024-10-03T03:20:37.410806+00:00 IST

Mumbai City head coach Petr Kratky on draw against Bengaluru FC

Following his side's goalless draw against Bengaluru FC in the Indian Super League (ISL), Mumbai City FC head coach Petr Kratky felt that they were the better team at the Mumbai Football Arena.

2024-10-03T03:02:35.785967+00:00 IST

Hockey

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Hockey India Junior National C'ship: Chandigarh, MP enter final

Hockey Chandigarh defeated Hockey Haryana 3-1 while Hockey Madhya Pradesh beat Hockey Association of Odisha 4 - 4 (12 - 11 Shootout) in the semi-final of Hockey India Junior National Championship 2023.

2023-06-22T08:25:41.872807+00:00 IST

Indian Hockey Players reflect on how yoga helps handling stress

Over the past few years, the Indian Men and Women's Hockey Teams have made yoga a part of their routine. With the game demanding the best out of the players, practicing yoga has had several benefits in keeping their minds and body fit.

2023-06-21T13:30:53.232305+00:00 IST

Hockey India announces 40-member group for National Coaching camp

Hockey India on Tuesday named a 40-member core probable group for the Junior Men's National Coaching camp, scheduled to take place from June 21 to July 31 at Sports Authority of India (SAI), Bengaluru.

2023-06-21T03:38:01.653322+00:00 IST

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India finish with 27 medals in Asia U19 & U22 Boxing C'ships 2025

The 10-day meet brought together some of the best boxing talent in India, with U19 boxers finishing second on the table, while the U22 boxers taking the fourth place. A total of 40 boxers, 20 from each group, were sent for the tournament, as per the Olympics.com.

2025-08-12T04:42:18.699380+00:00 IST

Tennis

Cincinnati Masters: Sinner marches to round four

The world number one experienced something he had never seen before, his match getting interrupted during the second set, when a fire alarm at the 1899 club grandstand began to sound. It was several minutes before the game could start once again, and players played through sounds and flashes, with Sinner winning the battle 6-2, 7-6(6) after saving a set point with a clutch forehand service return in the tie-break.

2025-08-12T04:23:09.693406+00:00 IST

Cricket

"Always want to come out on top of the fight": SA pacer Maphaka

The second T20I will be held in Cairns on Tuesday. In the first T20I, he became the youngest player from a Test-playing nation to take a T20I four-wicket haul, with figures of 4/20. He was also involved in a verbal exchange with Aussie batter Tim David, who had spliced a delivery aimed at his chest and had attempted to complain to the umpire for a no ball.

2025-08-12T04:15:21.450290+00:00 IST

Cricket

"Straight out of wrestling": Sreesanth on celebration after dismissing Hayden in T20 WC 2007 semifinal

Sreesanth's celebration after dismissing Hayden, the third wicket down for the Aussies in the all-important semifinal while chasing 189 runs set by India is one of the most iconic moments of his career. Sreesanth sent Hayden's stump out for a toss and then slapped the pitch with his hands thrice, just like a referee does in professional wrestling while a wrestler makes an attempt at defeating his opponent via pinfall.

2025-08-12T04:03:36.608950+00:00 IST

Cricket

Warner overtakes Virat, becomes 5th-highest run-getter in T20s

Warner achieved this feat during his side, the London Spirit's match against Manchester Originals during the ongoing The Hundred competition in England. During the match, Warner played a big knock of 71 in 51 balls, with 12 fours and a six, striking at above 139.

2025-08-12T03:22:22.127928+00:00 IST

Others

Cristiano Ronaldo gets engaged to long-time girlfriend Georgina

The football legend's partner took to social media, showing off a shiny ring with caption, "Yes I do. In this and in all my lives.". Cristiano also appears and is tagged in the picture.

2025-08-12T03:01:58.344589+00:00 IST

Cricket

Pandey, Sumit star in Mysuru Warriors' opening match triumph

Manish Pandey and Sumit Kumar's unbeaten partnership of 86 runs and LR Kumar's three-wicket haul helped defending champions Mysuru Warriors register a stunning 39-run win over Bengaluru Blasters in their opening match of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 here at the Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wadiyar Stadium in Mysuru on Monday.

2025-08-11T21:15:44.064268+00:00 IST

Cricket

DPL 2025: North Delhi Strikers beat West Delhi Lions by 11 runs

North Delhi strikers rode on all-round performance to beat West Delhi Lions in the match number 19 of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) season 2 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Monday.

2025-08-11T21:14:11.287138+00:00 IST

Cricket

Should support the team as much as we support men's: Yuvraj Singh

Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh on Monday expressed excitement about the upcoming ICC Women's World Cup 2025, encouraging the fans to extend the same wholehearted support to the women's team as they do to the men's.

2025-08-11T18:26:56.561471+00:00 IST

Cricket

CA reports South Asian cricket participation surpasses

Cricket Australia's 2024-25 census has revealed that 103,232 South Asian Australians were registered for cricket participation in the 2024-25 season, achieving a strategic target of 100,000 registered participants set for 2027, two years ahead of schedule.

2025-08-11T18:26:03.246303+00:00 IST

Others

Vincent Keymer held to second successive draw

The result kept Keymer a point clear of nearest rival Arjun Erigaisi, who was also held to a draw by compatriot Pranav V. Erigaisi, and Keymer will play each other in a clash between the table toppers on day 6, with the latter starting with whites.

2025-08-11T18:19:24.083153+00:00 IST

Cricket

Mangaluru Dragons clinch 33-run victory against Gulbarga Mystics

The Mangaluru Dragons began their campaign at the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20, with a 33-run victory over the Gulbarga Mystics at the Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wadiyar Cricket Stadium. Macneil Noronha's fiery half-century of 53 runs, studded with three fours and four sixes, powered the Dragons to 180/8 before skipper Shreyas Gopal and Kranthi Kumar's three-wicket hauls sealed the result.

2025-08-11T18:18:24.920279+00:00 IST

Football

Durand Cup: NorthEast United salvage draw in Group E final

Rangdajied United FC came from a goal down to lead defending champions NorthEast United FC, only for the Highlanders to rescue a point in a 2-2 draw in their final Group E match of the Durand Cup, here at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

2025-08-11T18:08:36.729206+00:00 IST

Cricket

South Delhi Superstarz beat New Delhi Tigers in high-scoring game

After restricting the Tigers to 196 for nine wickets in the first innings, the Superstarz began their chase with determination but soon found themselves in early trouble as opener Kunwar Bidhuri fell cheaply after scoring 6 runs, leaving the team needing to rebuild from a precarious position. However, the middle order rose to the occasion with two outstanding batting performances that turned the match decisively in their favour.

2025-08-11T17:42:37.561662+00:00 IST