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"He has made a great comeback": Ishan Kishan's childhood coach

Ahead of the high-voltage encounter between India and Pakistan in the T20 World Cup at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday, Ishan Kishan's childhood coach Santosh Kumar expressed confidence in the wicketkeeper-batter's form and mindset.

2026-02-15T11:58:12.858754+00:00 IST

Rinku Singh's sister ahead of India vs Pakistan T20 WC clash

India are set to face arch-rivals Pakistan in match 27 of the 2026 T20 World Cup at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

2026-02-15T11:43:27.250259+00:00 IST

Fans create electrifying atmosphere ahead of IND vs PAK clash

Cricket enthusiasts have gathered in large numbers at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, generating an electrifying atmosphere ahead of the much-anticipated showdown between India and Pakistan in the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

2026-02-15T11:42:31.373411+00:00 IST

SKY's team will defeat Pakistan once again: Jwala Singh

Both India and Pakistan have played two matches each in the tournament so far and have registered victories in their respective fixtures. While India will enter the contest on the back of wins against the United States of America and Namibia, Pakistan has defeated the Netherlands and the USA.

2026-02-15T11:34:01.741746+00:00 IST

"Want match to be good": Khilan before IND-PAK T20 WC clash

Under-19 World Cup-winning cricketer Khilan Patel expressed excitement ahead of the highly anticipated India-Pakistan clash in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup on Sunday, saying he hopes the contest lives up to expectations while backing India to emerge victorious.

2026-02-15T10:54:38.429155+00:00 IST

“Trying be not too predictable”: Holder on his death bowling

With the emphatic nine-wicket victory, West Indies became the first team to qualify for the Super Eights, while Nepal were officially eliminated from the tournament.

2026-02-15T10:37:59.213262+00:00 IST

IND vs PAK: Fans outside R Premadasa Stadium express excitement

Cricket fans outside the R Premadasa Stadium expressed their excitement for the much-awaited India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 match on Sunday.

2026-02-15T09:50:12.655930+00:00 IST

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"India will bring the trophy home": BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia

Speaking to ANI after India secured their place in the tournament final after defeating England by seven runs at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday night, Saikia said he believes the team can lift the trophy and replicate the memorable triumph achieved in Barbados during the previous edition of the T20 World Cup.

2026-03-05T20:53:30.942690+00:00 IST

"One more match, then I'll feel light": Samson after India's win

Put to bat first, a fiery knock from Sanju Samson (89* in 42 balls, with eight fours and seven sixes) and cameos from Shivam Dube (43 in 25 balls, with a four and four sixes), Ishan Kishan (39 in 18 balls, with four boundaries), Hardik Pandya (27 in 12 balls, with three fours and two sixes) and Tilak Varma (21 in seven balls, with three sixes) took India to 253/7 in 20 overs.

2026-03-05T20:51:57.127406+00:00 IST

“He's also trying to find a way out, we all are with him”: Sanju

With 89 runs in seven innings in this tournament, including a half-century against Zimbabwe, Abhishek Sharma is struggling to find rhythm with the bat and his opening partner, Samson, said the whole team is with him.

2026-03-05T20:51:30.335229+00:00 IST

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Sinner advances to US Open semi-finals against Auger-Aliassime

World number one Jannik Sinner steamrolled past countryman Lorenzo Musetti at the US Open, by 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 in the first all-Italian men's major quarter-final to advance into the final fours.

2025-09-04T04:47:25.821542+00:00 IST

Anisimova takes down Swiatek in US Open quarter-finals

Amanda Anisimova advanced into the final fours of the US Open with a remarkable comeback against Iga Swiatek, winning by 6-4, 6-3 in a one-hour and 36-minute encounter and overcoming her 6-0, 6-0 defeat in the Wimbledon final earlier this year.

2025-09-04T03:48:27.125830+00:00 IST

Osaka defeats Muchova, powers into grand slam semi-finals

Naomi Osaka storms into the semi-finals of the US Open, defeating Karolina Muchova on Wednesday, in straight sets 6-4, 7-6(3). Osaka's victory sets up a semifinal match against Amanda Anisimova, who upset Iga Swiatek earlier in the day.

2025-09-04T03:29:39.987874+00:00 IST

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Basil Sunny clinches maiden National Supercross title

Courage, consistency, and sheer willpower defined the championship ride of Basil Sunny as the Ernakulam rider clinched his maiden National crown at the finale of the MRF MoGrip fmsci Indian National Supercross Championship, held at the packed GVMC Indira Priyadarshini Municipal Stadium.

2026-02-09T03:57:29.013779+00:00 IST

Humas Warriors’ clean-sheet win keeps them top of table

Humas Warriors closed Day Eleven of the Ice Hockey League Season 3 at Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium, Leh, with a clean-sheet victory and the season's biggest winning margin of 11 goals, according to a release.

2026-02-08T14:21:48.852111+00:00 IST

Yangchen, Dorje star as big wins mark Day 2 of Spiti Cup

Kunga Yangchen and Tanzin Dorje produced standout individual performances on Day 2 of the Spiti Cup Season 3, here at the Kaza Ice Hockey Rink on Sunday, according to a release.

2026-02-08T14:20:41.425548+00:00 IST

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Lionel Messi departs from Jamnagar airport after visiting Vantara

Jamnagar marked the final stop of Messi's GOAT India Tour 2025, which saw the Argentine footballer visit four Indian cities--Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Delhi.

2025-12-16T05:01:22.958509+00:00 IST

Man City and JAIN Sports launch new Football School in India

Manchester City and JAIN Sports have today announced a new Manchester City Football School at JAIN Sports, JAIN Global Campus, owned by The JGI Group, one of India's leading educators. The launch represents the first step in JAIN Sports' journey, bringing a globally recognised football education programme into its high-performance ecosystem.

2025-12-15T17:04:36.696895+00:00 IST

Messi arrives in Jamnagar, Anant Ambani to host Argentine star

Football icon Lionel Messi has arrived in Jamnagar, where the Argentine star is scheduled to visit Vantara, the wildlife rescue and conservation centre, and will be hosted by Anant Ambani.

2025-12-15T17:03:02.600479+00:00 IST

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RGHA’s Gurjot, Arshdeep, Princedeep selected for Jr. Hockey WC

The 21-year-old Gurjot hails from Nakoder in Jalandhar and has been training at RGHA since July 2021 and 20-year-old Arshdeep Singh, from Amritsar, has been with the academy since 2021. He was part of the junior team that toured Europe in May. Pathankot born Princedeep, joined the academy in 2022 and the 21-year-old will look to impress between the posts. All three players are also part of the senior team setup, while Gurjot also made his debut for the senior side at the Asian Champions Trophy last year in Hulunbuir, China

2025-11-14T13:46:03.939082+00:00 IST

Hockey India names team for FIH Junior World Cup 2025

The Indian team, coached by legendary former India goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, is grouped in Pool B along with Chile, Switzerland, and Oman, who have replaced Pakistan.

2025-11-14T10:55:24.572033+00:00 IST

UP CM Yogi welcomes FIH Men's Junior Hockey World Cup trophy

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday welcomed the FIH Men's Junior Hockey World Cup trophy during a special ceremony held in Lucknow, marking a symbolic moment ahead of the prestigious international tournament.

2025-11-12T08:39:06.506281+00:00 IST

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Cricket

India is a very strong team, they will have an upper hand: More

Speaking about Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya, More said, "Pandya is a very good player. He is a big match player, and in big occasions, he ensures India's victory."

2026-02-15T09:34:28.855626+00:00 IST

Cricket

T20 World Cup: West Indies thrash Nepal by 9 wickets

Kushal Bhurtel and Aasif Sheikh opened the innings for Nepal. It was a messy start for Nepal as they lost Kushal Bhurtel on the score of one to Hosein on the fifth ball of the very first over of the match.

2026-02-15T09:06:24.213006+00:00 IST

Cricket

“Beyond just one match”: Ishan's coach Mazumdar on IND vs PAK

Team India wicket-keeper batter Ishan Kishan's coach Uttam Mazumdar said the India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 match is significant not just for the Indian team but for the entire nation, adding that they would dedicate their performance to the 1.5 billion Indians and the soldiers who observed Black Day for the Pulwama attacks, stressing that the incident will never be forgotten and that the moment goes beyond just a single match.

2026-02-15T08:58:33.387885+00:00 IST

Cricket

India-W win toss, opt to bowl first against Australia-W in Sydney

The toss happened after a delay due to drizzle. After this long series, Alyssa Healy is set to retire from international cricket.

2026-02-15T08:43:35.610655+00:00 IST

Cricket

Ferguson to head home amid T20 World Cup for birth of his child

New Zealand fast bowler Lockie Ferguson is set to return home for the birth of his first child with his wife amidst the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, according to the ICC website.

2026-02-15T08:27:43.274792+00:00 IST

Cricket

Surat: Excitement builds among junior cricketers ahead of Ind-pak

Navya Patel, a cricket player, shared similar sentiments, adding, "I am very excited about this World Cup match. India will make it 8-1 in our favour. Pakistan always loses to us, and I believe that tradition will continue. They are fearful to play against us."

2026-02-15T08:21:14.446464+00:00 IST

Tennis

ATP Delhi Open 2026: Karan, Manas awarded singles' wildcards

Karan Singh and Manas Dhamne have been awarded main draw wild cards for the upcoming Delhi Open, which begins on February 16, 2026, at the DLTA Complex. The Delhi Lawn Tennis Association (DLTA) also confirmed a main draw wild card for Digvijay Pratap Singh, along with four qualifying singles wild cards for the tournament.

2026-02-15T08:19:34.864381+00:00 IST

Cricket

T20 WC: Men in Blue brutal against left-arm quicks

Amid all the hype about Usman Tariq's sidearm action which comes with a pause and the trio of Abrar Ahmed, Mohammed Nawaz and Saim Ayub which has delivered timely strikes and brought in a fear factor, the left-arm quick Shaheen Shah Afridi, who has taken two wickets in the tournament so far and his partner-in-pace Salman Mirza, who bowled an economical spell of 3/24 against Netherlands, have done a rather decent, if not great, job in powerplay.

2026-02-15T08:18:28.521324+00:00 IST

Cricket

Kuldeep Yadav, Shivam Dube's coaches back India against Pakistan

Indian cricketer Kuldeep Yadav's coach Kapil Pandey, and all-rounder Shivam Dube's childhood coach Satish Samant expressed excitement for the India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 match in Colombo's R Premadasa Stadium on Sunday.

2026-02-15T08:06:29.369614+00:00 IST

Cricket

Nayan Mongia backs India to win against Pakistan in T20 WC clash

Former Indian cricketer Nayan Mongia backed Team India as the favourites to win Sunday's much-awaited India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 match at Colombo's R Premadasa Stadium. He also hailed the Indian star all-rounder Hardik Pandya as one of the best in the T20 format and lauded his recent form.

2026-02-15T06:37:25.812600+00:00 IST

Cricket

Fans in India excited for T20 WC clash against Pakistan

Fans from across India expressed their excitement for the upcoming India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 match at Colombo's R Premadasa Stadium, cheering for the Men in Blue to defeat arch-rivals Pakistan in both teams' third group-stage fixture.

2026-02-15T06:27:24.395560+00:00 IST

Cricket

IND vs PAK T20 WC 2026 clash faces possibility of rain in Colombo

India is set to take on Pakistan in both teams' third group-stage match of the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 on Sunday. However, the highly anticipated clash at Colombo's R Premadasa Stadium may be affected by rain.

2026-02-15T05:41:01.313817+00:00 IST

Cricket

Devotees in Gorakhpur perform puja for India’s win over Pakistan

India is set to face Pakistan on Sunday at Colombo's R Premadasa Stadium in both teams' third group-stage match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.

2026-02-15T05:29:35.968891+00:00 IST

Tennis

Manas Dhamne to face Rio Noguchi in first round of ATP Delhi Open

Indian teenager Manas Dhamne will face eighth seed Rio Noguchi of Japan in the first round of the ATP Delhi Open 2026 singles event, while the doubles draw will be headlined by top seeds Siddhant Banthia (India) and Alexander Donski (Bulgaria), and second seeds Niki Kaliyanda Poonacha (India) and Pruchya Isaro (Thailand).

2026-02-15T05:23:21.291701+00:00 IST