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Hasan Nawaz, Shaheen shine as Pakistan defeat West Indies

A composed unbeaten knock from young Hasan Nawaz and a fiery spell from Shaheen Shah Afridi powered Pakistan to a comfortable win over West Indies in the first ODI at Trinidad.

2025-08-09T08:33:52.573453+00:00 IST

Priyansh Arya smashes first century of the season

Outer Delhi Warriors (ODW) showcased a spirited batting display in their fourth game of the Delhi Premier League 2025 against East Delhi Riders, with opener Priyansh Arya stealing the spotlight through a scintillating 111 off just 56 balls, his first century of the season. Despite the heroic effort, ODW fell short as East Delhi Riders chased down the target in the final over, according to a release from Delhi Premier League.

2025-08-09T07:59:30.732883+00:00 IST

India U20 women on track in Asian Cup Qualifiers

The India U20 women's national team outplayed Turkmenistan 7-0 in their second Group D match of the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Thailand 2026 Qualifiers, at the Thuwunna Stadium, in Yangon, Myanmar. India led 5-0 at half-time, as per the official website of AIFF.

2025-08-09T06:55:06.568158+00:00 IST

Three New Zealand batters score over 150 against Zimbabwe

On a dominant day two of the second Test in Bulawayo, three New Zealand batters smashed 150-plus scores, equalling a world record that had stood untouched for nearly four decades, as per Wisden.

2025-08-09T05:39:12.194911+00:00 IST

Denic Lalruattluanga becomes the inaugural 80kg star

Day 4 of Pro Panja League Season 2 culminated into a spectacular thrill for main card arm wrestling participation. In an enthralling encounter Asker Ali of Kiraak Hyderabad and Denic Lalruatluaga bring the house down in their high intensity clash bringing surprising twists and generating immense anticipation for the main title arm wrestlers to follow. The energy was further amplified by the presence of co-founders Parvinn Dabass and Preeti Jhangiani, who actively supported the spectators throughout both the undercard and main card categories, with Satnam Singh of Kiraak Hyderabad securing the fastest arm wrestling pin record of 0.2 seconds contributing to what many described as the best event yet.

2025-08-09T04:33:21.203698+00:00 IST

“India will showcase its achievements": Jhajharia

"India will highlight its achievements in para-sports, the development of para-friendly grounds, and government support," he noted.

2025-08-09T04:29:20.795527+00:00 IST

ISL: Solo skillful goals that lit up the League

When we think of great goals, it's often the thunderous long-range strikes or spectacular volleys that spring to mind. Yet, some of the most unforgettable moments come from players who rely on skill and composure rather than sheer power. This list celebrates solo brilliance, goals where dribbling, close control, and smart decision-making under pressure outshone raw force, as per the official website of Indian Super League (ISL).

2025-08-09T03:14:29.760483+00:00 IST

Cricket

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Mhatre-led Team India to start campaign for sixth title

The India Under-19 team will kickstart its campaign for the record-extending sixth ICC U19 World Cup title against the USA at Bulawayo on Thursday under the captaincy of Ayush Mhatre.

2026-01-14T17:56:25.139958+00:00 IST

WPL 2026: DC secure thrilling seven-wicket win over UPW

This is Jemimah Rodrigues-led Delhi's first win in the ongoing tournament. UP Warriorz are still winless in the tournament, losing three matches in a row.

2026-01-14T17:40:24.353160+00:00 IST

Mitchell continues fine run against India with century at Rajkot

Mitchell rewrote record books during the second ODI against NZ at Rajkot on Wednesday, scoring 131* in 117 balls, with 11 fours and two sixes and putting on a 162-run stand with Will Young for the third wicket, which proved to be a match-winning one.

2026-01-14T17:24:42.627487+00:00 IST

Tennis

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ATP Finals: Djokovic downs Medvedev in a three-hour thriller

Djokovic will face Taylor Fritz in the semifinal on Saturday.

2022-11-19T04:54:06.496126+00:00 IST

ATP Finals: Fritz downs Auger-Aliassime to seal SFs spot

Fritz shot 32 winners and overpowered Auger-Aliassime during the heavy-hitting exchanges in the third set, earning the crucial break at 3-2 in the decider set to cruise after two hours and 44 minutes long battle.

2022-11-18T02:48:39.399739+00:00 IST

ATP Finals: Rafael Nadal ends 2022 season with win over Ruud

Nadal blasted 37 winners to Ruud's 19 and won 93% (38/41) of the points behind his first serve to secure the victory in an hour and 43-minutes.

2022-11-17T16:13:59.070076+00:00 IST

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Jagathishree to represent India at FIM Asia Women’s Cup

Fresh from a triple victory at the Madras International Circuit this weekend, lady racing ace Jagathishree Kumaresan is set to make her international debut at the FIM Asia Women's Cup of Circuit Racing (ACCR) in Thailand from September 12 to 14.

2025-09-08T15:45:31.874120+00:00 IST

IPA condemns unauthorised tournament in Jammu

The Indian Pickleball Association (IPA), the sole National Sports Federation for Pickleball under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MYAS) and the Sports Authority of India (SAI), has issued a public warning against the All India Pickleball Association (AIPA) and the Jammu & Kashmir Amateur Pickleball Association (JKAPA).

2025-09-08T15:37:27.689918+00:00 IST

World Boxing Championships 2025: Jaismine advances to QFs

Jaismine and Romeu had earlier faced off in the gold medal bout in Astana, and the Indian had prevailed after a close fight.

2025-09-08T14:06:26.649374+00:00 IST

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India triumphs over Nepal to reach SAFF U17 Championship Final

India defeated Nepal 4-2 in a thrilling semi-final match to advance to the final of the 2024 SAFF U17 Championship at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu on Saturday.

2024-09-28T18:06:08.371745+00:00 IST

"Livingstone has shown why he belongs in white-ball squads":Broad

Former England seamer Stuart Broad has praised Liam Livingstone for demonstrating his value in the ODI format. Broad highlighted how Livingstone, who was not part of the original squad to face Australia, stepped up to help England level the series at 2-2. "We have to remember that Livingstone wasn't even in the original squad. He's shown the England selectors exactly why he should be in white-ball squads and hopefully winning games for England. He has always had superb strength, plays some really eye-catching shots, and is such a powerful striker of the ball," Broad said, as per quoted by Sky Sports.

2024-09-28T15:22:10.821983+00:00 IST

ISL: Undefeated sides Bengaluru FC, Mohun Bagan to lock horns

The kick-off is scheduled at 7:30 PM IST. Both teams are unbeaten so far in the ISL, with Bengaluru FC winning both their games against East Bengal and Hyderabad FC. Mohun Bagan Super Giant meanwhile, after sharing the spoils with Mumbai City FC in their opener, returned to winning ways in their last outing against NorthEast United, as per an ISL press release.

2024-09-28T03:45:54.023110+00:00 IST

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India end FIH Pro League campaign with 2-1 win against Argentina

With this victory, India hold on to the top spot in the points table. Early goals by Akashdeep Singh (2') and Sukhjeet Singh (14') helped India control the proceedings while Lucas Toscani (58') scored Argentina's lone goal.

2023-06-11T19:56:23.363531+00:00 IST

PM Modi lauds junior women's hockey team for winning Asia Cup

"Congratulations to our young champions on winning the 2023 Women's Hockey Junior Asia Cup! The team has shown immense perseverance, talent and teamwork. They have made our nation very proud. Best wishes to them for their endeavours ahead," PM Modi said in a tweet.

2023-06-11T17:10:27.933252+00:00 IST

India defeat Korea 2-1 to clinch maiden Women's Junior Asia Cup

While Annu (22') and Neelam (41') scored one goal each for India, it was the team's collective efforts that ultimately led to their triumphant victory in this crucial encounter, as per a press release from Hockey India.

2023-06-11T11:40:12.133853+00:00 IST

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Cricket

DPL 2025: All-round brilliance powers Purani Dilli 6

Purani Dilli 6 posted 200/6 in 20 overs, thanks to a scintillating knock from Samarth Seth, who anchored the innings with a fluent 80 off 46 balls. His innings, marked by elegant strokeplay and timely acceleration, laid a solid foundation for a big total.

2025-08-08T21:09:38.025763+00:00 IST

Cricket

Siraj-Krishna-Akash trio step out of Bumrah's shadow in UK tour

Before the series began, Bumrah's workload and him consequently playing three Tests was the hottest topic undoubtedly. After sustaining a stress fracture in his back during the backend of a massive 32-wicket Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, India's beloved 'Jassi Bhai' had to be wrapped in cotton wool. It was a hard task to decide which Tests Bumrah was going to play given the unpredictability of the series and the 'Bazball-charge' that had kept Englishmen firing big runs since last three years or so.

2025-08-08T21:08:54.771736+00:00 IST

Football

Ajaraie’s brace storms NorthEast United FC into the quarterfinals

They secured their place in the quarterfinals with a match to spare, as they have a better head-to-head record against Shillong Lajong. Figo Syndai scored for Shillong Lajong.

2025-08-08T17:01:01.152372+00:00 IST

Cricket

Woakes on his batting despite shoulder injury in Oval Test

Woakes' injury took place in the 57th over of India's first innings. Stretching to make a dive at the boundary to save a run, Woakes was seen in discomfort, holding his shoulder. The England pacer received immediate inspection from the team physio and was forced off the field.

2025-08-08T16:59:22.535961+00:00 IST

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U19 Asian Boxing Championships: 10 Indians book final spots

Women boxers Nisha (54kg), Muskan (57kg), Vini (60kg), Nisha (65kg), Aarti Kumari (75kg), Parchi Tokas (80+kg) along with Mausam Suhag (65kg), Rahul Kundu (75kg) and Hemant Sangwan (90kg) in the men's event have reached the final. Kritika (80kg) has a direct entry in the final, as per a press release from the Boxing Federation of India (BFI).

2025-08-08T16:49:49.273445+00:00 IST

Football

Durand Cup: Jamshedpur FC ease into quarterfinals

An own goal from Siju in the 28th minute set the hosts on their way before defender Praful sealed the win with a close-range strike right after the restart, as per a press release.

2025-08-08T16:46:45.756643+00:00 IST

Cricket

Pak Haider Ali arrested for alleged rape case, granted bail

Pakistan batter Haider Ali, who the Greater Manchester Police arrested for an alleged rape case, has been granted bail pending further enquiries, according to ESPNcricinfo.

2025-08-08T16:20:58.420576+00:00 IST

Others

Bhatia fires career-best 62 to lead St Jude Championship

The 23-year-old Bhatia, already a two-time winner on the PGA Tour, delivered a stellar performance marked by seven birdies and an eagle against one bogey. He made the turn at 4-under, then picked up another birdie on the 11th before briefly slipping with a bogey at 12. But his finish was spectacular--an eagle on the par-5 16th followed by back-to-back birdies on 17 and 18

2025-08-08T16:20:09.308344+00:00 IST

Cricket

East Delhi pull off record chase against Delhi Warriors in DPL

Chasing a towering target of 232, the Riders reached the finish line with four balls to spare, pulling off the highest successful chase in DPL history.

2025-08-08T16:17:46.904234+00:00 IST

Cricket

Clarke on India not playing with Kuldeep Yadav in England series

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke believes India missed a trick by not playing with Kuldeep Yadav in the recently concluded Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy in England.

2025-08-08T16:16:31.056560+00:00 IST

Others

Robson stuns Vidit in round 2 at Quantbox Chennai Grand Masters

Top seed Arjun Erigaisi was held to a draw by Dutch GM Jorden van Foreest, while Anish Giri and Nihal Sarin shared the spoils in a well-balanced clash. The showdown between Karthikeyan Murali and Awonder Liang also ended in a draw.

2025-08-08T16:05:11.894491+00:00 IST

Cricket

Chasing Sunny: 'Wiseman' KL delivers his best Test series

The tour witnessed a completely new avatar of Rahul. In the absence of legends like Ravichandran Ashwin, Rohit Sharma, and Virat Kohli, the 31-year-old was no longer someone whose 'potential' was up for debate, just as it had been in the past before every series. Rather, he stepped up as an elderly wiseman for the team, serving as a link between the new and old talent. With his monk-like technique, unreachable defence and crunchy cover drives, KL justified his promotion within the team as a senior player youngsters could look up to.

2025-08-08T15:57:35.215869+00:00 IST

Cricket

"Better bowler when...": Clarke hails Siraj for The Oval exploits

Siraj emerged as the leading wicket-taker in the series, taking 23 wickets at an average of over 32, with two five-wicket hauls and a four-fer to his name. He also bowled around 185 overs, the most by a bowler in the series. At The Oval, it was Siraj who delivered a comeback spell, reducing England from a dominant position of 301/4 to 367 all out, bowling brilliantly and relentlessly in tandem with Prasidh Krishna.

2025-08-08T15:43:09.423800+00:00 IST

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'It’s a raider’s league now,' quips Sehrawat ahead of PKL 12

The stage is set for an electrifying start to the Pro Kabaddi League Season 12, with a southern derby between Tamil Thalaivas and Telugu Titans scheduled to kick off the league on August 29 in Visakhapatnam. With the league stage spanning Vizag, Jaipur, Chennai, and New Delhi, PKL's return to these venues has players and fans brimming with anticipation.

2025-08-08T15:33:51.082469+00:00 IST