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‘Youth unity will shape India’s future’ – Union MoS Raksha Khadse

Addressing the valedictory ceremony of the National Integration Camp (NIC) held at Savitribai Phule Pune University, she emphasised that the spirit of 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' must be strengthened through interaction, mutual respect and shared national purpose among young citizens, according to a press release from SAI Media.

2026-02-17T14:53:36.321528+00:00 IST

"Imran Khan must be looked after and respected": Sourav Ganguly

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly said that former Pakistan skipper Imran Khan should be "looked after and respected", reacting to recent developments surrounding the World Cup-winning captain's health concerns.

2026-02-17T14:03:03.527170+00:00 IST

"Manifested this" says Canada's Yuvraj after record ton in T20WC

Another day of ICC T20 WC action and yet another success story from the associate cricketing ecosystem as Canada's Yuvraj Samra became the youngest men's cricketer to slam a century across World Cups in any format of the game at the age of 19 years and 141 days.

2026-02-17T13:57:54.078834+00:00 IST

Yamalapalli advances to singles round of 16

India's Sahaja Yamalapalli produced a gritty three-set performance to book her place in the Round of 16 of the KPB Trust ITF Women's Open W100 Bengaluru 2026, overcoming a mid-match wobble to seal a 6-2, 1-6, 6-2 victory in an entertaining singles clash on Tuesday.

2026-02-17T13:57:22.688209+00:00 IST

India to face South Africa, Zimbabwe, West Indies in Super 8

As Zimbabwe became the latest team to advance to the Super 8 stage of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026 after their match against Ireland in Pallekele was washed out on Tuesday, India's opponents for the next stage are confirmed.

2026-02-17T13:49:11.285187+00:00 IST

Phillips becomes NZ's joint 2nd-highest six-hitter in T20Is

Phillips achieved this milestone during his side's ICC T20 World Cup match against Canada in Chennai. During his knock, Phillips slammed four boundaries and six maximums, scoring 76* in just 36 balls.

2026-02-17T13:34:28.354842+00:00 IST

T20 WC: Zimbabwe advances to Super 8, Australia eliminated

Zimbabwe became the latest team to advance to the Super 8 stage of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026 after their match against Ireland in Pallekele was washed out on Tuesday.

2026-02-17T13:24:05.237306+00:00 IST

Cricket

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"Filling Jadeja's void well": Gavaskar hails Axar's catch

While it was Sanju Samson's magnificent 89, which continued a redemption, 'Starboy' Jacob Bethell's counter-attacking century in a tense 254 run chase and Jasprit Bumrah's economical spell of 1/33 that made headlines, it was also Axar's two incredible catches which played a massive role in sealing India's win. The first one was a superb grab to dismiss England skipper Harry Brook while running back, and the other one was a relay catch involving all-rounder Shivam Dube to remove Will Jacks, breaking a raging 77-run stand for the fifth wicket between him and Bethell.

2026-03-06T10:45:27.795700+00:00 IST

“We’re lucky that Jasprit Bumrah plays for India”: Irfan Pathan

Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan commended Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah's match-winning bowling effort in the India vs England T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal on Thursday at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium. Pathan said that India is lucky that a bowler like Jasprit Bumrah plays for the country.

2026-03-06T09:20:32.299501+00:00 IST

“Shows why he’s called ‘Yorker King’”: Axar hails Bumrah

Indian cricketer Axar Patel hailed ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah after for his brilliant spell against England, helping India clinch a thrilling seven-run win in the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. Praising his teammate, Axar said Bumrah's performance in the semifinal shows why he is called the 'Yorker King.'

2026-03-06T09:00:10.692218+00:00 IST

Tennis

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China Open: Zverev, De Minaur, Mensik get crucial wins

De Minaur solidified his eighth spot in the ATP Live Race to Turin, beating home favourite Buyunchaokete 6-4, 6-0. On hard courts, he leads the charts with 32 wins, and the Aussie is aiming for a second ATP Finals appearance, having made his debut last year, as per the ATP's official website.

2025-09-26T17:45:42.136174+00:00 IST

Fritz aims to beat Alcaraz, Sinner during Grand Slam clashes

Fritz ended Alcaraz's 13-match win streak during the recently concluded Laver Cup, while representing Team World, beating the Spanish superstar who was playing for Team Europe. While the 6-3, 6-2 win in straight games was not at the Grand Slam, it surely means a lot to him.

2025-09-26T11:38:53.986703+00:00 IST

China Open: Sinner marches to round two

Sinner, competing for the first time since the US Open final loss to arch-rival Carlos Alcaraz, where he also lost his ATP Rankings top spot, bounced back with a convincing 6-2, 6-2 win. The 24-year-old Italian, who secured the title in Beijing in 2023 and reached the final last year, continued his fine run in the competition.

2025-09-25T17:51:01.824656+00:00 IST

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Alireza Firouzja returns for Norway Chess 2026

Firouzja made history as the youngest player ever to reach a 2800 rating, a milestone achieved by only a select few in chess history.

2026-02-10T12:35:52.280520+00:00 IST

Indian Racing Festival brings street racing to Goa

The Indian Racing Festival (IRF) is set to break new ground this February as it stages its first-ever Goa edition, transforming the state into a motorsport hub for a high-octane Formula Street Race Weekend. Scheduled for February 14 and 15, the event marks a significant moment in the festival's rapid rise, with Round 4 of the championship unfolding at the Manohar International Airport.

2026-02-10T07:17:00.823956+00:00 IST

Indian women boxers aiming rich medal haul at Asian Games 2026

Led by Nikhat Zareen (51kg) and Jaismine Lamboria (57kg), the Indian women boxers ruled the show at the World Boxing Cup Finals, winning 7 out of the 10 possible gold medals

2026-02-09T17:57:15.398145+00:00 IST

Football

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CFG divests its shareholding in Mumbai City FC

This move by CFG comes amid uncertainty over the future of Indian domestic football, with its tier-one and tier-two leagues, the Indian Super League (ISL) and I-League failing to find any bidders. Mumbai City FC is in the ISL and was being administered by CFG to since 2019, which also owns Manchester City, Melbourne City, and New York City, among others.

2025-12-26T09:06:24.830820+00:00 IST

I’m a different and better manager than a year ago: Ruben Amorim

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim says he is a "different" and "better" coach compared to a year ago. The head coach adds that he would handle many things differently now, having learned a lot since joining the club, as per Sky Sports.

2025-12-25T14:36:41.798970+00:00 IST

Roma eye loan move for Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee

Roma will start preparing a proposal for Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee on Friday. The Italian club is reportedly looking to take him on loan initially, with an option to buy if certain conditions are met, according to Sky Sports.

2025-12-25T13:37:29.139969+00:00 IST

Hockey

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Indian Men’s Hockey Team ready to hit the ground running

Having won the tournament five times, India are the second-most successful team in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup

2025-11-22T13:51:11.427288+00:00 IST

Belgium arrive in Madurai for FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup

With the FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025 heading into the home stretch before the opening match-day, Belgium became the second team to arrive in Madurai, on Saturday

2025-11-22T13:01:39.890955+00:00 IST

Day 7 Results: India Sub Junior Women Academy Championship

Khalsa Hockey Academy (Amritsar) and HAR Hockey Academy booked their place in the finals of the 3rd Hockey India Sub Junior Women Academy Championship 2025 - Zone A & B at the Kailash Hockey Stadium in Karnal, Haryana on Saturday.

2025-11-22T10:55:37.620373+00:00 IST

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Cricket

"He played beautifully": Daryll Mitchell lauds Yuvraj Samra

Samra tumbled records at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday when he became the youngest batter to score a century in a T20 World Cup match after smashing a 58-ball ton.

2026-02-17T13:23:41.623002+00:00 IST

Others

"My eyes are on bringing Olympics to India": Leander Paes

Indian tennis legend Leander Paes has expressed his intention to take up the presidency of Bengal Tennis, saying he wants to bring more quality tennis and the Olympics to India.

2026-02-17T13:05:08.666850+00:00 IST

Cricket

Shami grabs 8-fer against Jammu and Kashmir

India's star seamer Mohammed Shami continues to knock on the Indian selectors' doors as the speedster took eight wickets in 22.1 overs while giving away just 90 runs for Bengal against Jammu and Kashmir during the ongoing semi-final, currently taking place at the Kalyani Cricket Ground in Kolkata on Tuesday.

2026-02-17T12:23:45.810886+00:00 IST

Cricket

Pakistan's Sadia Iqbal regains No.1 ranking among T20I bowlers

Pakistan spinner Sadia Iqbal has regained her place as the No.1 T20I bowler in the world by making big gains in the latest ICC Women's Player Rankings.

2026-02-17T11:25:31.877897+00:00 IST

Cricket

Hardik Pandya recalls his heroic last over against Bangladesh

Pandya defended 11 runs in the final over, a feat that catapulted him into the national spotlight, and a decade later, he features in the Indian squad as a senior player in the team's title defence.

2026-02-17T11:24:35.752738+00:00 IST

Cricket

MCA invites team bids for T20 Mumbai Women’s League

The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA), governing body of the T20 Mumbai Women's League, has invited bids from interested and eligible parties for the right to operate three teams in the T20 Mumbai Women's League, according to a release.

2026-02-17T11:22:11.242458+00:00 IST

Cricket

Sooryavanshi marked absent for not appearing in Class 10 exam

U-19 World Cup winner Vaibhav Sooryavanshi did not appear for his class 10 CBSE board exam at the Podar International School in Bihar on Tuesday and was marked absent.

2026-02-17T11:18:29.301300+00:00 IST

Cricket

"She has become even calmer”: RCB’s Rangarajan on Smriti

Royal Challengers Bengaluru delivered one of the most commanding campaigns in WPL history, clinching their second title after a season defined by consistency, depth and collective impact, according to a release.

2026-02-17T10:44:23.067523+00:00 IST

Others

“We want Paralympics to be highlighted as much as cricket”: Pal

Preethi spoke to ANI on the sidelines of the BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year awards. Preethi was honoured with the 'Para Sportswoman of the Year' award for her exceptional recent performances, including two bronze medals at the 2024 Paris Paralympics.

2026-02-17T10:24:10.012215+00:00 IST

Cricket

T20 World Cup: NZ beat Canada by 8 wickets to qualify for Super 8

Chasing a challenging target of 174 runs, New Zealand lost the wicket of opener batter Tim Seifert in the third over. He made just six runs off 10 balls. Finn Allen also followed him soon after, making 21 runs off just eight balls, including two fours and a six.

2026-02-17T09:10:00.362678+00:00 IST

Hockey

Hockey India announces 24-member squad for FIH Men’s Pro League

Captain Hardik Singh, Sanjay, Vivek Sagar Prasad and Raj Kumar Pal will anchor the midfield alongside Rajinder Singh, Manmeet Singh, Moirangthem Rabichandra Singh and Vishnu Kant Singh.

2026-02-17T08:40:31.199740+00:00 IST

Cricket

Former captains appeal for better prison treatment of Imran Khan

The letter has also been signed by Indian cricket legends Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev, along with former captains Allan Border, Steve Waugh, Ian Chappell, Belinda Clark, and Kim Hughes from Australia; England's Mike Atherton, Nasser Hussain, Mike Brearley, and David Gower; West Indies' Clive Lloyd; and New Zealand's John Wright.

2026-02-17T08:34:54.763815+00:00 IST

Cricket

19-year-old Yuvraj Samra becomes youngest batter to hit a T20 WC

Samra's knock of 110 runs is also the highest individual score by an Associate nation player in the T20 World Cups. He surpassed Aaron James of the USA, who had made 94 not out agaisnt Canada in the last edition.

2026-02-17T07:42:44.446959+00:00 IST

Cricket

“Nissanka played one of the best innings in this WC”: Kumble

In the run-chase, Perera fell early, but Nissanka (100* in 52 balls, with 10 fours and five sixes), Kusal Mendis (51 in 38 balls, with six fours and a six), and Pavan Rathnayake (28* in 15 balls, with six fours) took Sri Lanka to the target with eight wickets and two overs left.

2026-02-17T06:55:22.530888+00:00 IST