Sports

"There was little bit of dew...": Suryakumar after win

Dube's fiery 66 and his brutal partnership with Hardik Pandya towards the back end of the innings took India to 193/5 in 20 overs. Despite regular strikes from Indian bowlers, particularly Varun Chakravarthy (3/14) and Shivam Dube (2/35), Netherland fought really well and made 176/7 in 20 overs.

2026-02-18T18:19:12.778778+00:00 IST

Shadab plays down critical comments by former Pakistan cricketers

Following his side's win over Namibia, which earned them a spot in the Super Eight phase of the ICC T20 World Cup, Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan spoke on criticism from ex-cricketers, pointing out that it is not in his control and is a "part of cricket's history".

2026-02-18T18:14:42.375257+00:00 IST

"Really poor campaign": Ponting on Australia’s WC performance

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has expressed disappointment over Australia's performance at the T20 World Cup, saying it has been "a really poor campaign".

2026-02-18T18:01:41.690612+00:00 IST

“We have to make moments count”: Edwards after loss to India

Netherlands captain Scott Edwards reflected on his side's spirited effort despite falling short against India in their ICC Men's T20 World Cup Group A clash, admitting that a few missed moments ultimately proved costly.

2026-02-18T17:55:54.693990+00:00 IST

Dube after his stellar POTM performance against Netherlands

A brilliant all-round performance from Dube and a fine spell from Varun Chakravarthy helped India end the group stage of the ICC T20 World Cup unbeaten, with a 17-run win over a valiant Netherlands at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium on Wednesday.

2026-02-18T17:55:07.500994+00:00 IST

DLTA felicitates Indian Davis Cup team

India, ranked 33rd at the time, upset the sixth-ranked Dutch team 3-2 in a thrilling tie in Bengaluru earlier this month, advancing to the second round of the Davis Cup Qualifiers in September.

2026-02-18T17:41:37.233610+00:00 IST

Pakistan captain lauds team's performance after Namibia win

Following Pakistan's emphatic win over Namibia by 102 runs in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup match, skipper Salman Agha hailed his side's all-round display, terming it a complete performance.

2026-02-18T17:29:41.684325+00:00 IST

Cricket

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"Never given a chance": Glenn Phillips compares NZ with "David"

Comparing his team to David, the biblical underdog who defeated the giant Goliath, he highlighted that his team is often underestimated and not expected to perform well, but they consistently prove themselves, often surpassing expectations.

2026-03-06T15:56:30.065800+00:00 IST

Phillips ahead of India vs New Zealand T20 WC final

New Zealand's star batter Glenn Phillips praised India's ace seamer Jasprit Bumrah as a class bowler with fantastic variations, especially in the death overs.

2026-03-06T15:45:49.846193+00:00 IST

Ellyse Perry takes Australia to 96/3 at stumps against India

After domanting bowling display by Australia to dismantle India for 198 in their first innings on day one of the pink-ball Test at the WACA Ground in Perth, the hosts reached 96/3 in 27 overs at stumps on the opening day of the match, trailing by 102 runs.

2026-03-06T14:58:14.726869+00:00 IST

Tennis

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Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship marks 30 years

The Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship celebrated its 30th year with the unveiling of a special 30:LOVE installation showcasing 30 years of partnership of DCM Shriram & Indian Tennis.

2025-09-30T18:29:22.582196+00:00 IST

Jannik Sinner storms into China Open final

World number two Italian tennis superstar Jannik Sinner extended his remarkable dominance over Alex de Minaur, securing an 11th consecutive win in their rivalry to storm into the final of the China Open on Tuesday.

2025-09-30T14:55:21.303912+00:00 IST

Alcaraz continues dream season, captures Japan Open

Just nine days after his loss to Fritz, which snapped his 13-match unbeaten streak, the world number one dominated Fritz, defeating him 6-4, 6-4 in straight sets, capping an incredible debut at the ATP 500 event and securing his career-best 67th season win, continuing a dream season. With over two months left, Alcaraz threatens to outdo his arch-rival Jannik Sinner's tally of 73 wins from last year.

2025-09-30T11:39:15.740965+00:00 IST

Others

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Sports minister Mandaviya announces dates for Gulmarg leg of KIWG

The first leg of KIWG 2026, featuring ice sports, was successfully held in Ladakh from January 20 to 26, while Gulmarg will host the snow sports competitions. The Indian Army will defend its overall championship title in Jammu and Kashmir.

2026-02-12T11:11:12.825448+00:00 IST

Aishwary leads Indian clean sweep in 50m Rifle 3 positions

Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar showed his experience in the finals, hitting a 10.7 in the final shot to edge past team mate Niraj Kumar to clinch gold in 50m Rifle 3 Positions as Indian completed a clean sweep with Akhil Sheoran winning bronze in the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship, New Delhi 2026, which is being held here at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range.

2026-02-12T10:54:47.815787+00:00 IST

Center Zone Men crowned champions; Sham clinch U-18 title

Center Zone Men sealed the Senior Men's title with a commanding 12-2 victory over Lahaul on the final day of the Spiti Cup 2026 at the Kaza Ice Hockey Rink on Wednesday, according to a release.

2026-02-12T10:35:24.736473+00:00 IST

Football

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Arsenal overpower Aston Villa after half-time to win 4-1

Arsenal moved five points clear of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table with a devastating second-half performance that saw them dismantle Aston Villa 4-1 at Emirates Stadium on Wednesday, as per the Premier League website.

2025-12-31T03:05:07.082179+00:00 IST

Former Argentina teammate backs Messi to play 2026 FIFA World Cup

Messi, at the age of 38, captured the most prestigious prize for his club, Inter Miami in the Major League Soccer, the MLS Cup this year. He had an incredible season with the club, scoring a massive 29 goals and 19 assists in 28 matches. Even in the MLS Cup title clash, he did not score a goal, but became the ultimate playmaker with his assists in his side's 3-1 win over Vancouver Whitecaps FC. From what has been seen of Messi's fitness and performance-wise, there is very little doubt about his presence in the marquee football tournament next year.

2025-12-30T16:48:29.392973+00:00 IST

Kerala Blasters FC announce Tiago Alves' exit

Kerala Blasters FC (KBFC) on Tuesday confirmed that the club and Portuguese footballer Tiago Alves have mutually agreed to part ways with immediate effect.

2025-12-30T13:58:03.578946+00:00 IST

Hockey

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Japan, Chile, Spain, Austria reach India for FIH Junior Hockey WC

With the prestigious tournament set to run from November 28 to December 10, each team brings its own ambitions, history, and expectations as the global hockey fraternity converges in India for the biggest Junior World Cup edition in history.

2025-11-25T08:16:41.541545+00:00 IST

Hockey India League newcomers ready for FIH Junior WC challenge

The synergy between the Junior World Cup and the Hockey India League has long been a proven pathway for young stars. The 2016 Junior World Cup champions, Harmanpreet Singh, Gurjant Singh, Mandeep Singh, Krishan Bahadur Pathak, are shining examples of how junior-level exposure combined with HIL opportunities can shape world-class careers.

2025-11-25T07:23:44.224637+00:00 IST

Sultan Azlan Shah Cup: India go down 2-3 against Belgium

Abhishek (33') and Shilanand Lakra (57') got themselves on the scoresheet for India, while Roman Duvekot (17', 57') and Nicolas De Kerpel (45') were the goalscorers for Belgium, as per a press release from Hockey India.

2025-11-25T05:37:30.706569+00:00 IST

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Cricket

T20WC: Dube's all-round show helps India end group stage unbeaten

During the run-chase of 194 runs, the Netherlands opening pair of Max O'Dowd and Michael Levitt tried to take down Indian bowlers quite proactively, collecting boundaries against the pace of Arshdeep Singh and Jasprit Bumrah, and also Washington Sundar's spin.

2026-02-18T17:28:45.943702+00:00 IST

Tennis

"Matter of pride": Nagal on India's Davis Cup Qualifier R1 win

Buoyed by Dhakshineswar Suresh's 6-4, 7-6 (4), victory over Guy Den Ouden, India secured an emphatic 3-2 victory over the Netherlands in the Davis Cup Qualifier Round 1 at the SM Krishna Tennis Stadium in Bengaluru earlier in February.

2026-02-18T16:42:12.756826+00:00 IST

Football

ISL: Mumbai City FC host revamped Chennaiyin FC

Mumbai City FC and Chennaiyin FC will kick off their respective Indian Super League 2025-26 campaigns at the Mumbai Football Arena on Thursday, February 18, according to a release.

2026-02-18T16:39:51.045575+00:00 IST

Cricket

Ricky Ponting speaks on Australia's T20 future

Former Australian legend Ricky Ponting spoke about the future of Australia's T20 team, with the country set to co-host the next instalment of the T20 World Cup in 2028 alongside New Zealand, as well as a possible appearance at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.

2026-02-18T16:39:05.775605+00:00 IST

Cricket

Ricky Ponting dismisses speculation of Australia not taking T20WC

Following Australia's shocking T20 World Cup group stage exit, former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting has said that he does not think that the Aussies place less emphasis on the most prestigious T20I prize, saying that the exit had something to do with a hectic schedule towards the back end of the last year

2026-02-18T16:28:45.369721+00:00 IST

Cricket

Abhishek Sharma joins unwanted list after registering third duck

Indian opener and World No. 1 T20I batter Abhishek Sharma registered an unwanted record after he was dismissed for a three-ball duck during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Group A match against the Netherlands at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Wednesday.

2026-02-18T16:17:44.756771+00:00 IST

Cricket

A look at key Super Eight clashes, dates for T20 WC 2026

Group 1 of the Super Eights consists of India, Zimbabwe, West Indies and South Africa, while Group 2 includes Pakistan, Sri Lanka, England and New Zealand, as per ICC.

2026-02-18T15:56:11.423207+00:00 IST

Cricket

Dube's maiden T20 WC fifty powers India to 193/6

India's crisis man Shivam Dube delivered yet again with a majestic half-century, which helped his side to reach 193/6 against the Netherlands in their last group stage fixture of the ongoing T20 World Cup on Wednesday in Ahmedabad.

2026-02-18T15:31:41.065248+00:00 IST

Cricket

Ponting feels Australia's ICC T20 WC 2026 squad lacked aura

After a win over Ireland, Australia's T20 WC campaign ran into trouble with humiliating losses to Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka. The clash between Zimbabwe and Ireland being washed out due to rain on Tuesday gave Zimbabwe that all-important one point to seal their first-ever Super Eight qualification while it was curtains for Australia, which lacked its seniormost frontline pacers, Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood who were battling injuries.

2026-02-18T15:10:42.969891+00:00 IST

Tennis

Bhamidipaty advances to Round of 16 at ITF Women’s Open

First-round action continued in the KPB Trust ITF Women's Open W100 Bengaluru 2026 on Wednesday Shrivalli Rashmikaa Bhamidipaty joining Sahaja Yamlapali and Vaishnavi Adkar in the Round of 16 after she edged past Francesca Curmi (MLT) 7-6(6), 6-4 in a gripping women's singles first-round clash at the SM Krishna Tennis Stadium in Bengaluru.

2026-02-18T14:42:32.530531+00:00 IST

Cricket

"One of our very own": PCA hails Gill for Ranji Trophy return

The Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) has lauded India star Shubman Gill for reconnecting with his roots after the batter made a special one-off appearance for Punjab in the Ranji Trophy last month.

2026-02-18T14:30:22.988867+00:00 IST

Cricket

First 12 spots for the 2028 T20 World Cup confirmed

Pakistan became the eighth and final team to seal their Super Eight spot following their 102-run win over Namibia at Colombo on Wednesday. The Salman Ali Agha-led side, along with arch-rivals India, reached the next stage from Group A; Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe from Group B; West Indies and England from Group C; and South Africa and New Zealand from Group D, according to the ICC.

2026-02-18T14:29:10.353341+00:00 IST

Cricket

Ravichandran’s twin tons power Karnataka to 802‑run lead

Karnataka's Smaran Ravichandran continues his red-hot form by scoring twin centuries during the Ranji Trophy semi-final clash against Uttarakhand on Monday in Lucknow.

2026-02-18T14:27:46.196058+00:00 IST

Cricket

T20 WC: India win toss, elect to bat first against Netherlands

The Men in Blue, who have already qualified for the Super Eights, will be looking to end the league stage with four wins out of four matches, building momentum ahead of the next stage. The Netherlands, meanwhile, will be aiming for an upset in a tournament that has so far showcased strong performances from several associate cricket teams.

2026-02-18T13:23:49.809913+00:00 IST