Sports

Gill not in favour of four-day Test matches

With the team in transition without its seniors, Gill led a new-look Indian side to a 2-2 series draw that looks as good as a win. All the matches went till the very last day, with four of them going right into the final session. Both teams were extremely competitive with bat and ball alike. Some scorching spells and plenty of record-breaking batting performances made for some great Test cricket experience for viewers. In all, the series served as one of the best advertisers for the format in a while. Gill's statement comes amid media reports that Tests could be reduced to four-days, especially for financially weaker boards, during the 2027-29 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle.

2025-08-04T16:44:47.718085+00:00 IST

Tendulkar lauds Siraj following Oval Test victory

India's legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar hailed Team India's exceptional performance in The Oval Test against England and called the right-arm seamer Mohammed Siraj the "Superman" of India.

2025-08-04T16:27:14.206039+00:00 IST

McCullum lauds "once-in-a-generation" cricketer Ben Stokes

Head coach Brendon McCullum had special words of praise in store for "once-in-a-generation" cricketer Ben Stokes and remains assured that the England skipper will give his all against their arch-rival Australia in the highly anticipated Ashes.

2025-08-04T16:25:34.918667+00:00 IST

Durand Cup: Real Kashmir FC edge past TRAU FC 2-1

Earlier, the match came alive with two quickfire goals in the 24th and 26th minutes, first from Real Kashmir's Marat Tareck and then TRAU's Afridi Buyamayum, setting the tone for a fiercely contested battle in front of over 20,000 fans in attendance. But it was Rohen's 64th-minute rocket from outside the box that ultimately sealed the deal for the Snow Leopards, clinching three vital points, despite a spirited fight from the home side, as per a press release.

2025-08-04T16:23:41.255523+00:00 IST

Bangar hails "all heart, all passion" Siraj for nine-fer at Oval

Gill (774 runs with four centuries) and Siraj (23 wickets) stood out in an all-round performing Indian unit as leading run-getter and leading-wicket-taker respectively, helping a Team India in transition, without their senior stalwarts Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravichandran Ashwin, pull off a series draw which looks as good as a series win, keeping in mind how well India played in every match and took it to the final day.

2025-08-04T16:23:25.966997+00:00 IST

You asked I delivered: Siraj's subtle reply to Steyn's prediction

Pace spearhead Mohammed Siraj gave heartwarming replies to India batting mainstay Virat Kohli and the former South Africa tearaway Dale Steyn after he inspired India to a victory for the ages against England at The Oval.

2025-08-04T16:18:26.452735+00:00 IST

I am feeling as if we have won 3-2: Surya after India's victory

India's T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav expressed his thoughts on India's memorable victory over England in the Oval Test, saying that, according to him, the team has won the series 3-2.

2025-08-04T16:08:03.594580+00:00 IST

Cricket

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"Slightly unpopular....": Aakash on Badoni's maiden India call-up

While Sundar is all set to miss out on the remaining two ODIs against New Zealand, it was Badoni's gain as he got his first-ever India team call-up. While the batter has not been able to bat much for Delhi in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy, scoring just 15 runs in three innings, he has bowled some useful spells for Delhi, with a brilliant 3/30 in 10 overs against Railways, 1/28 in seven overs against Services and 0/21 in five overs against Gujarat.

2026-01-13T13:37:06.682663+00:00 IST

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Vidarbha, Punjab advance into semifinals

Delhi won the toss and elected to field first. Aman Mokhade failed to continue with his scorching form in the tournament in the tense knockout match, falling for a 12-ball six to Navdeep Saini at score of 31 runs.

2026-01-13T12:41:20.249683+00:00 IST

UP Warriorz dedicate WPL match to champion girls’ education

So far, UP Warriorz have yet to open their points tally, having lost both their games against Gujarat Giants (GG) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). The special fixture, to be played on January 17 against the Mumbai Indians, is anchored in the belief that every girl deserves her innings, both on the field and in life, as per a pres release from UP Warriorz.

2026-01-13T12:40:32.854136+00:00 IST

Tennis

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Simona Halep provisionally suspended for doping

"Halep, who has a WTA ranking of 9, provided a sample whilst competing at the US Open in August 2022. The sample was split into A and B samples and the subsequent analysis found that the A sample contained FG-4592 (Roxadustat), which is a prohibited substance listed in the 2022 World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Prohibited List. Adverse Analytical Findings for non-specified substances carry a mandatory provisional suspension," the statement further read.

2022-10-21T15:41:20.975832+00:00 IST

Aishwarya advances in Girls U16 and U14 at Fenesta Open C'ship

In Girls under 14, Aishwarya beat Trisha Thakkar 6-1, 6-1. "Playing in the Fenesta Open is an amazing feeling," added Aishwarya, who was not short of energy despite a long day on courts.

2022-10-20T04:09:16.662214+00:00 IST

Mahalingam Kandhavel advances in U16 round of Fenesta Open

Debasis Sahoo, the second seed at Boy's U16 Singles beat Jevin Ashok Kanani 6-2, 6-4. Commenting on his win, Debasis added, "It was a really good match today where I won 6-2, 6-4. I really had fun during the match and I really hope to give my best in the next matches."

2022-10-19T04:42:37.951958+00:00 IST

Others

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Snighda, Deepshika set up girls’ Singles summit clash

The 16-year-old will now take on eighth seed Deepshika Vinayagamurthy, who advanced with a 1-6, 6-3, 6-1 victory over Aahan Aahan. Deepshika recovered strongly after dropping the first set, tightening her game from the baseline to level the contest before dominating the decider.

2025-09-05T14:11:45.133796+00:00 IST

Saina Nehwal joins Hyderabad Pickleball League as co-owner

Olympic medallist and badminton legend Saina Nehwal has officially come on board as the co-owner of the franchise Keerthi Warriors in the Hyderabad Pickleball League (HPL).

2025-09-05T14:08:26.070819+00:00 IST

KKFI celebrates selection of 24 Kho Kho athletes into CISF

In a proud moment for Indian Kho Kho, 24 players - 12 men and 12 women - have been selected for the post of Head Constable in the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), through the sports quota.

2025-09-05T14:00:12.724324+00:00 IST

Football

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AIFF President calls for true leadership training programme

This workshop is a vital component of the FIFA Women's League Development, which falls under the broader FIFA Women's Development Programme, as per an AIFF press release.

2024-09-19T18:20:11.458514+00:00 IST

Premier League Champions Manchester City arrive in India

To celebrate this historic achievement, Manchester City have brought the Premier League trophy to New Delhi, alongside the Club World Cup and Community Shield trophies.

2024-09-19T11:17:53.718432+00:00 IST

ISL: Hyderabad FC to face Bengaluru FC

Bengaluru FC (BFC) will host Hyderabad FC (HFC) at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium to kick off the second matchweek of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Thursday at 7:30 pm IST.

2024-09-19T06:08:56.283899+00:00 IST

Hockey

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Indian Junior hockey team gear up for Pakistan challenge

India Junior hockey team will face off against their arch-rivals Pakistan in a bid to continue their winning streak in the group stage.

2023-05-26T08:29:46.651410+00:00 IST

Hockey India National Championship 2023: UP, MP advance to SFs

Uttar Pradesh Hockey and Hockey Madhya Pradesh advanced to the semifinals of the prestigious tournament after defeating their respective opponents in the Quarter-Finals on Thursday at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela, Odisha.

2023-05-25T17:04:38.503642+00:00 IST

Men's Junior Asia Cup 2023: Indian register 3-1 win against Japan

Araijeet Singh Hundal (36'), Sharda Nand Tiwari (39') and Uttam Singh (56') scored one goal each for India.

2023-05-25T16:53:19.493351+00:00 IST

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Cricket

Gambhir sends bold message after India's famed series draw

India head coach Gautam Gambhir hailed his players for scripting a nail-biting 2-2 series draw in England and vowed that his side will "never surrender" irrespective of the outcome that awaits them.

2025-08-04T15:41:54.105713+00:00 IST

Cricket

"Each hundred I scored....": Gill after bumper England tour

Gill, leading Team India for the first-time ever in whites with a team under transition without their senior players Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Mohammed Shami, the youngster played one of the finest series as a captain with 774 runs and four centuries under his belt and led his team to a 2-2 series draw, which was just as good as a series win with the way a young side responded to immense pressure.

2025-08-04T15:41:08.434502+00:00 IST

Others

Sub-junior swimming, national aquatic c'ships start in Bengaluru

The Boys 200m Freestyle saw Koijam Athoiba Singh from Manipur and Amith H Pavan from Karnataka inch ahead from the rest of the pack in the first 100 meters, but Koijam Athoiba Singh turned on the afterburners in the second lap to pull ahead and clinch the first place with a time of 2:09.63. Amith H Pavan pulled in second, clocking 2:10.92, while Krishiv Doshi, from Madhya Pradesh, came third, clocking 2:13.44, as per a KSA press release.

2025-08-04T15:20:54.942713+00:00 IST

Cricket

Cricket fraternity hails India’s phenomenal victory

Legendary Indian batter Virat Kohli has hailed Team India for their six-run win against England in a thriller at The Oval, which levelled the series 2-2.

2025-08-04T15:15:14.505280+00:00 IST

Cricket

"Future of Test team looks bright": Rajeev Shukla

With India registering a spectacular victory in the final Test against England and levelling series 2-2, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajeev Shukla hailed the team's performance and said the future of Indian Test cricket looks bright.

2025-08-04T14:45:37.923476+00:00 IST

Cricket

Siraj earns respect from England's Brook, Stokes

England's rising sensation Harry Brook had "respect" for India's powerhouse Mohammed Siraj for the sheer effort that he has put in throughout the five Tests of the inaugural Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.

2025-08-04T14:11:32.500256+00:00 IST

Hockey

Day 4 Results: 15th Hockey India Junior Women National C'ships

The day started with Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Hockey defeating Jammu and Kashmir 6-0 in Division 'C', with Khursheed Zainab (35', 56', 57') scoring a hat-trick and Janiel Shihangiya (49'), Nandniben Nandubhai Dulsada (47'), and Radhika Dandotiya (44') scoring a goal each for Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Hockey, as per a press release from Hockey India.

2025-08-04T14:06:31.585094+00:00 IST

Cricket

"My view has not changed": England skipper on injury substitutes

Stokes' led England fought a lot, but eventually, relentless spells from Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj denied them a series victory, which they have been chasing against India away or at home since their 2018 series win at home by 4-1. This match saw England play a large chunk of it without their experienced all-rounder Chris Woakes, who faced a shoulder injury while fielding on day one. The bowling workload fell heavily on the shoulders of Josh Tongue, Gus Atkinson and Jamie Overton. Even when Woakes came to bat, he did not face a delivery, it was just to serve as a partner to Atkinson at the other end as he attempted to hit the remaining runs for win.

2025-08-04T14:02:46.142745+00:00 IST

Cricket

Team India registers narrowest Test win by runs at The Oval

On the fifth and final day, with 35 runs still needed to get for England, pacers Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna were extremely relentless, putting pressure and every inch of their effort and body on every ball. The result was, England falling short six runs of the 374-run target, with Siraj taking a five-wicket haul and Prasidh getting four wickets.

2025-08-04T14:02:11.270450+00:00 IST

Cricket

Stokes hails Woakes' dedication to come out to bat on Day 5

England Test skipper Ben Stokes lauded the right-hand batter Chris Woakes' commitment to come out to bat during the fifth day of the final Test on Monday, which was played at The Oval.

2025-08-04T14:00:52.907193+00:00 IST

Cricket

Very satisfying to be best batter of England series: Shubman Gill

Gill dominated the series against England, emerging as a top-run-getter with 774 runs at an average of 75.40, with four centuries and a best score of 269. Besides breaking plenty of records with the bat, he also delivered a fine debut outing as a captain and made India dominate England in their own territory for a huge chunk of the series.

2025-08-04T13:36:51.369298+00:00 IST

Others

PGTI season resumes with inaugural Coal India Open

The impressive field at the tournament will feature leading Indian professional,s including Yuvraj Sandhu, Om Prakash Chouhan, Manu Gandas and Udayan Mane, to name a few. The leading foreign professionals in the field are Sri Lankans N Thangaraja and K Prabagaran, Bangladeshis Jamal Hossain and Badal Hossain, Nepal's Sukra Bahadur Rai and Subash Tamang, Italian Federico Zucchetti, American Koichiro Sato and Ugandan Joshua Seale, to name a few

2025-08-04T13:12:59.290835+00:00 IST

Cricket

Siraj reveals Jadeja's message during late resistance at Lord's

India pace spearhead Mohammed Siraj opened up about the heartbreak he endured during the third Test at Lord's and spilt the beans about the message Ravindra Jadeja gave him before the ill-fated moment settled the fate of the contest.

2025-08-04T12:52:09.950796+00:00 IST

Cricket

"A captain's dream...": Skipper Gill hails Siraj following win

Speaking during the post-match presentation, Gill said, "He (Siraj) is a captain's dream. Coming in five Test matches, every ball, every spell that he bowled gave his all, and every captain, every team wants a player like him. We are very fortunate to have him in that team."

2025-08-04T12:51:33.011699+00:00 IST