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Delhi govt awards Rs 75 Lakh each to 3 World Cup winning stars

At the inauguration of Delhi Khel Mahakumbh on Friday, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta awarded Rs 75 Lakhs each to three Kho Kho players from Delhi - Mehul, Anshu Kumari and Nasreen- who represented India in the first Kho Kho World Cup held in January last year.

2026-02-16T12:43:27.405304+00:00 IST

Sunil Gavaskar hails Suryakumar Yadav's leadership

Suryakumar played a decent knock of 32 runs off 29 balls, including three fours, which helped India to reach 175/7 in their 20 overs. With this win, India sealed their spot in the Super 8s stage ofthe T20 World Cup 2026.

2026-02-16T12:21:08.746857+00:00 IST

"Mahi, we think it’s the right time to move on": Jatin Paranjpe

Dhoni stepped down from ODI and T20I captaincy in early 2017, and Virat Kohli took over as India's captain in all formats. At that time, the 35-year-old Dhoni had helped India win the ICC T20 World Cup 2007, the ICC Men's World Cup 2011, and the ICC Champions Trophy 2013. Kohli led India in the 2019 ODI World Cup in England.

2026-02-16T11:55:20.409597+00:00 IST

Pakistan lost the game in the 1st innings: Waqar Younis

With the emphatic win over their arch-rivals in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup clash, India now leads 8-1.

2026-02-16T11:20:48.656697+00:00 IST

Tilak Varma lauds Ishan Kishan's match winning fifty

India registered a comprehensive 61-run win over Pakistan in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 clash on Sunday in Colombo, powered by a scintillating knock from Ishan Kishan, to seal a berth in the Super Eight stage. India batter Tilak Varma hailed Kishan's fearless approach, saying it appeared as though he was batting on a different surface altogether.

2026-02-16T10:49:04.797794+00:00 IST

T20 World Cup: Steve Smith replaces Josh Hazlewood

Hazlewood was ruled out of the tournament at the start of the month, but the Aussies had delayed naming any replacement for the experienced right-armer until the eve of their penultimate group clash against Sri Lanka in Kandy, according to ICC.

2026-02-16T09:47:21.645883+00:00 IST

T20 World Cup: Afghanistan beat UAE by five wickets

Azmatullah Omarzai played a match-winning knock while chasing after achieving impressive bowling figures of 15/4 in Afghanistan's third Group D fixture, which helped the Rashid Khan-led side secure a five-wicket win over the UAE.

2026-02-16T09:23:26.204250+00:00 IST

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India name four debutants in one-off Test against Australia Women

Australia Women won the toss and opted to bowl first against India Women in their one-off Test, beginning on Thursday at Perth's WACA Ground. Notably, India named four debutants in the pink-ball Test. The match also marks veteran Australian cricketer Alyssa Healy's final international appearance for Australia.

2026-03-06T06:04:19.568255+00:00 IST

“He’s a genuine match-winner”: Ravi Shastri praises Sanju Samson

Former Indian cricketer and India's men's cricket team coach Ravi Shastri has unveiled what he believes is the key factor behind Sanju Samson's recent success at the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, following a string of low scores that he faced earlier, according to the ICC website. He lauded Samson as a "genuine match-winner."

2026-03-06T05:48:55.051174+00:00 IST

Suryakumar, Kuldeep's coaches highlight India’s bowling struggles

Suryakumar Yadav's childhood cricket coach Ashok Aswalkar and Kuldeep Yadav's childhood coach Kapil Pandey highlighted India's struggles with the ball against England in the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal on Thursday. Even though India secured the victory, the Men in Blue's bowling attack, apart from Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya and Axar Patel, struggled big time to control the run flow, allowing England to come very close to India's massive 254-run target.

2026-03-06T05:21:52.813915+00:00 IST

Tennis

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Laver Cup 2025: Alcaraz, Zverev give Europe edge over Team World

The defending champions Team Europe will be aiming to continue their dominance when they take on Team World in the Laver Cup 2025, which gets underway at the Chase Center in San Francisco, USA, on Friday, as per Olympics.com.

2025-09-19T05:47:16.757138+00:00 IST

"My practices are just...": Alcaraz on rivalry with Sinne

The trade of Grand Slam titles between Sinner and Alcaraz, two of tennis' rising stars continued during the US Open, as the latter secured a hard-fought win by 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 victory on Sunday to capture his sixth major title and second US Open title.

2025-09-10T14:45:50.934499+00:00 IST

Jay Shah, Sanjog Gupta marked their presence in US Open Final

International Cricket Council (ICC) Chair Jay Shah and the ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta also marked their presence at the US Open final on Sunday between Spanish sensation Carlos Alcaraz and former world number one Jannik Sinner.

2025-09-09T07:06:33.023567+00:00 IST

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Dharmendra Pradhan meets Abhinav Bindra to boost school sport

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan met Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra to discuss promoting school-level sporting excellence.

2026-02-09T15:04:49.566651+00:00 IST

“India now genuine threat to world’s best”: Sathiyan

Asiad and CWG medallist, Arjuna Awardee, and the Men's Singles 10th seed going into the tournament, Sathiyan Gnanasekaran, has labelled the Indian contingent a "genuine threat" to the world's best players ahead of the WTT Star Contender Chennai 2026, set to commence from Tuesday at the Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University.

2026-02-09T14:00:15.179806+00:00 IST

International Olympic Academy delegation meet IOA President

According to a release, the delegation congratulated the IOA on the reactivation of the National Olympic Academy of India, which was formally relaunched on January 9, recognising this decision as an essential institutional step towards strengthening the Olympic Movement in India through education, values-based leadership, and long-term capacity-building.

2026-02-09T12:59:25.992126+00:00 IST

Football

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AIFF proposes formation of Independent Judicial Committees

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) Executive Committee, during its meeting held at the Football House here on Saturday, proposed the formation of Independent Judicial Committees in line with the Constitution approved by the Supreme Court of India.

2025-12-20T20:56:54.039480+00:00 IST

"Idolo": Kuldeep Yadav opens up on his encounter with Messi

Indian spin wizard Kuldeep Yadav opens up about meeting Argentina football icon Lionel Messi during the latter's visit to the national capital as a part of his 'GOAT India Tour 2025'.

2025-12-20T11:00:54.604015+00:00 IST

Santosh Trophy: Himanshu Jangra's goal helps Punjab beat HP 6-0

Himanshu Jangra scored the fastest goal in Santosh Trophy history, finding the net just 35 seconds after kick-off to give Punjab an immediate advantage. The early breakthrough set the tone for a one-sided contest, as Punjab showcased attacking intent, discipline, and ruthless finishing throughout the match

2025-12-20T08:00:04.025254+00:00 IST

Hockey

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CM Vishnu Deo Sai reveal Hockey Men's Junior World Cup Trophy

Chhattisgarh Assembly Speaker Raman Singh and Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai unveiled the trophy of Hockey Men's Junior World Cup.

2025-11-19T03:05:48.615636+00:00 IST

Punjab secure win on Day 4 of HI Sub Junior Women Academy C'ship

Day four of the 3rd Hockey India Sub Junior Women Academy Championship 2025 - Zone A & B witnessed comprehensive performances at the Kailash Hockey Stadium in Karnal, Haryana, on Tuesday.

2025-11-18T17:37:53.208008+00:00 IST

Plenty of goals highlight Day 2 of 3rd HI Junior Women Academy

The second day of the 3rd Hockey India Junior Women Academy Championship 2025 - Zone A & B, in Karnal, Haryana, produced plenty of goals and exciting moments.

2025-11-18T17:34:30.826646+00:00 IST

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Cricket

India’s win over Pakistan boosts nation’s honour: UP Deputy CM

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya lauded India's 61-run win over Pakistan in their T20 World Cup 2026 group-stage match, saying whenever the Men in Blue register a win, the honour of the nation increases.

2026-02-16T08:54:11.156957+00:00 IST

Cricket

Legends League Cricket auction concludes

Franchises showcased strong strategic intent in building balanced squads comprising explosive batsmen, world-class bowlers, and proven match-winners, ensuring high-quality competitive cricket for fans globally.

2026-02-16T08:40:15.071964+00:00 IST

Cricket

Rashid Khan becomes first cricketer to take 700 wickets in T20s

The 27-year-old Afghanistan skipper achieved the feat during the 16th over in the first innings when he dismissed Muhammad Arfan by a hit-wicket. Arfan made zero runs off two balls, before his wicket while trying a reverse sweep against the ace spinner.

2026-02-16T08:10:17.172027+00:00 IST

Cricket

"Darkest period in our cricketing history": Yousuf

Former Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Yousuf has blamed "political influence and personal agendas" in Pakistan cricket for the team's downfall, calling it the darkest period in the country's cricketing history, following their 61-run loss to India in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 group-stage match on Sunday.

2026-02-16T08:02:53.313536+00:00 IST

Cricket

Indian cricket team arrives at Colombo airport

In the Colombo fixture, India defeated Pakistan by 61 runs in the highly-anticipated clash. The match was played against a dramatic backdrop: Pakistan had initially announced a boycott of the fixture against India, but later reversed their decision and participated.

2026-02-16T07:46:08.884375+00:00 IST

Cricket

Systemic failures leave Pakistan’s sports fighting for survival

Pakistan's sporting landscape continues to struggle under the weight of decades of administrative drift, uneven priorities, and shrinking institutional backing. While cricket thrives, athletes in several other disciplines report a structure that offers little stability and even less hope, according to The Express Tribune.

2026-02-16T07:19:23.040400+00:00 IST

Cricket

“India-Pakistan hype needs to stop”: Sanjay Manjrekar

India defeated Pakistan by 61 runs in the highly-anticipated clash. The T20 World Cup group-stage match turned into a one-sided affair. The win marked the third consecutive win for Suryakumar Yadav & Co. as they find themselves leading the Group A standings in the World Cup. With the win, India also qualified for the Super 8 stage of the event.

2026-02-16T07:12:00.524378+00:00 IST

Cricket

“There should be no relationship with Pakistan”: Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut criticised India's cricketing ties with Pakistan following the Men in Blue's 61-run victory over the arch-rivals in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 on Sunday in Colombo. Sanjay Raut said that India should have no relationship with Pakistan.

2026-02-16T07:07:30.198265+00:00 IST

Others

Pro Panja League and Poonawalla Group join forces

Pro Panja League, India's premier professional arm-wrestling league co-founded by Parvin Dabas and Preeti Jhangiani of Swen Entertainment, joined forces with the Poonawalla Group to host an unprecedented sporting event at the family's prestigious Pune residence recently, according to a release.

2026-02-16T06:38:27.287198+00:00 IST

Football

India U17 men defeat FC Spartak Moscow by 4-2 in friendly

The India U17 men's team defeated Russian club side FC Spartak Moscow 4-2 in their third friendly match in Turkey at the Fanatic Tour Serik Sport Centre in Antalya, on Sunday, according to a release.

2026-02-16T06:12:54.638358+00:00 IST

Cricket

IND's win “exposed PAK's hate-filled mindset”: Vinod Bansal

The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) spokesperson, Vinod Bansal, said that Team India's victory over Pakistan in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 group-stage match on Sunday has "exposed Pakistan's hate-filled mindset".

2026-02-16T06:01:06.882333+00:00 IST

Cricket

Abhishek needs to “give himself a little more time,” says Shastri

Former Indian cricketer Ravi Shastri believes the star Indian opener Abhishek Sharma needs to "give himself a little bit of time" amid his lean patch, after the left-hand batter faced another batting failure during the India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 clash on Sunday at Colombo.

2026-02-16T05:05:16.494261+00:00 IST

Cricket

Aaron George lauds Team India after their win over Pakistan

The Indian Under-19 World Cup-winning team player, Aaron George, expressed his delight at the senior Indian men's cricket team's victory over arch-rivals Pakistan in both teams' group-stage clash in the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.

2026-02-16T03:43:24.701525+00:00 IST

Cricket

Amelia Kerr named New Zealand Women’s team captain

New Zealand women's team all-rounder Amelia Kerr has been appointed the captain for all formats, taking over from veteran Sophie Devine, who retired from ODIs after the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 and gave up the T20I captaincy, according to the New Zealand Cricket website.

2026-02-16T03:20:33.885478+00:00 IST