Sports

Shukla hails BCCI's 131 Rs crore reward to T20WC winning India

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a cash reward of Rs 131 crores for Team India following their triumphant campaign in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.

2026-03-10T07:36:59.510465+00:00 IST

Rinku pens down emotional letter to late father after T20WC win

Taking to Instagram, Rinku wrote an emotional note of remembrance for his father, wishing that he was there to witness him lift the T20 World Cup title.

2026-03-10T07:05:42.888558+00:00 IST

BCCI announces cash reward of Rs 131 crore for Team India after

Fiery half-centuries from Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, and Ishan Kishan, a three-wicket haul by Axar Patel and Jasprit Bumrah's masterclass spell of 4/15 were the highlights as Team India successfully defended a massive 256 runs, beating New Zealand by 96 runs to become the first-ever team to defend the title and also lift it at home.

2026-03-10T06:44:49.043978+00:00 IST

Azad slams SKY, Gambhir's move to carry T20WC trophy to temple

A clinical Team India made history by securing a record-breaking third T20 World Cup title and becoming the first-ever team to defend the title and win it as a home nation following a brilliant 96-run win over New Zealand at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.

2026-03-10T06:18:43.586360+00:00 IST

Gujarat Titans appoint Matthew Hayden as batting coach

A World Cup winner and one of the most dominant opening batters of his era, Hayden joins the Titans setup with an illustrious international career and expertise in modern-day T20 batting dynamics and will strengthen the franchise's support staff as it prepares for the 2026 season with renewed vigour.

2026-03-10T05:56:44.206656+00:00 IST

Carlos Alcaraz continues fine run at Indian Wells Open

Alcaraz outclassed Rinderknech 6-7(6), 6-3, 6-2 to extend his season run to 14 wins and zero losses, which also includes a memorable Australian Open triumph, as per ATP's official website.

2026-03-10T05:49:59.411096+00:00 IST

A look at T20WC winning skipper Suryakumar's Ahmedabad story

Grinding out in his 20s in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Mumbai Indians (MI) and domestic cricket for Mumbai, Suryakumar struggled to make it to Team India, watching many of his peers get a national cap. Despite a purple patch in the IPL from 2018-2020, which saw him score 400-500 runs consistently, India's very own 'Mr 360' struggled to catch selectors' attention. But when he finally did at the age of 30, his next five years saw him live out a decade worthy of career highs and lows, making him one of the most intriguing figures of Indian cricket.

2026-03-10T05:31:02.602732+00:00 IST

Cricket

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Ethics Officer clears Dhoni of conflict of interest allegations

Dhoni now plays for the Chennai Super Kings franchise in the IPL and has led the side to the title five times.

2026-03-11T15:54:19.805052+00:00 IST

IPL 2026: Gujarat Titans name Vijay Dahiya as Assistant Coach

His appointment follows the recent addition of former Australia batting legend Matthew Hayden as Batting Coach, further bolstering the Titans' coaching group ahead of the upcoming IPL season.

2026-03-11T15:51:42.355743+00:00 IST

BCCI announces schedule for first phase of IPL 2026

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) today announced the schedule for the first phase of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, to be played from March 28 to April 12, 2026, according to a release.

2026-03-11T13:56:26.750917+00:00 IST

Tennis

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Vandewinkel clinches ITF W100 Bengaluru title

Adkar, the 21-year-old from Pune, ranked World No. 690, was playing the biggest match of her career after becoming the first Indian woman since Sania Mirza to reach an ITF W100 Final, but Vandewinkel's experience and consistency proved decisive from the outset, as per a press release from ITF.

2026-02-22T15:42:21.536461+00:00 IST

Delhi Open: Unseeded Stefanos secures singles title

The 21-year-old secured his maiden ATP Challenger Tour singles title with a hard-fought 7-5, 5-6, 7-6(6) victory that lasted three hours and nine minutes. The ATP Challenger 75 event, now in its sixth edition, was held at the DLTA Complex from February 16 to 22 and featured 32 singles players and 16 doubles teams competing for top honours, as per a press release from DLTA.

2026-02-22T14:18:56.936736+00:00 IST

Delhi Open: Banthia, Donski save match point to win doubles title

Banthia and Donski went down 4-6 in the opening set against the second-seeded pair of Niki Kaliyanda Poonacha (India) and Pruchya Isaro (Indonesia), but bounced back to take the second set by the same scoreline. The match tie-break proved to be a tense affair. At 10-10, both teams had saved one match point each before Banthia and Donski sealed the contest 4-6, 6-4, 12-10 to clinch the title. The victory marked Banthia's second career ATP Challenger doubles title -- both won alongside Donski -- while it was Donski's third ATP Challenger doubles crown

2026-02-22T06:44:56.376862+00:00 IST

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PCI inaugurates World Para Athletics Grand Prix

The Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) on Tuesday inaugurated the second edition of the New Delhi World Para Athletics Grand Prix, set to take place from 11 to 13 March 2026, bringing together around 257 athletes from eight nations for a major international para athletics competition in the national capital.

2026-03-10T13:58:16.307599+00:00 IST

Khan urges sports ministry to develop infrastructure in Gulmarg

Two-time Olympian Arif Mohammad Khan has urged the Union sports ministry to enable at least one proper infrastructure on the slopes of Gulmarg to prepare Indian athletes for global events.

2026-03-10T13:57:31.838066+00:00 IST

Gaganjeet Bhullar to lead field in opening leg of 2026 IGPL

Gaganjeet Bhullar, who got the Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL) to a sensational start in 2025 by winning the inaugural event, is back at the Chandigarh Golf Club to kick-start the brand-new 2026 season.

2026-03-10T13:22:51.797221+00:00 IST

Football

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ISL: Jamshedpur FC to host Inter Kashi

The Men of Steel will look to continue their strong start to the season after registering three wins from their opening matches, according to a release.

2026-03-05T15:19:28.921791+00:00 IST

India U20 women score five against Swedish club Älvsjö AIK

The India U20 women's national team defeated Swedish club Alvsjo AIK 5-2 in a friendly match at the Boson National Sports Centre, in Lidingo, Sweden, early in the morning of Thursday, March 5, according to the All India Football Federation (AIFF).

2026-03-05T10:44:25.099310+00:00 IST

Arsenal beat Brighton 1-0, Man City held to 2-2 draw by Forest

Arsenal had an opportunity to extend their lead late in the match, but Leandro Trossard failed to convert from close range. Despite the pressure from the hosts, the Gunners held on for all three points.

2026-03-05T03:09:19.087471+00:00 IST

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Hockey India congratulates Jarmanpreet on completing 150 caps

Hockey India congratulated Indian Men's Hockey Team defender Jarmanpreet Singh on the remarkable milestone of completing 150 international caps for India. The accomplished defender achieved the feat when India faced Spain in their third match of the Hobart leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2025/26 in Australia on Tuesday, according to a release.

2026-02-24T10:35:07.028569+00:00 IST

Sakshi Rana opens up on her learnings at national camp

According to a release, the 18-year-old, who had a memorable senior debut last year by scoring against Spain, described the camp as a key environment for daily learning, physical conditioning, and improvement in game intelligence.

2026-02-23T12:45:25.608722+00:00 IST

FIH Men's Pro League: India fall by 4-5 to Australia on penalties

The two sides were tied at 2-2 after full time, with Amit Rohidas (15') and Jugraj Singh (43') putting India in front before a brace from Joel Rintala (47', 56') helped Australia get back on level terms. India went down to the hosts in the penalty shootout, as per a Hockey India press release.

2026-02-22T10:54:11.050689+00:00 IST

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Cricket

Tharoor reveals getting "birthday call" from Sanju Samson

Samson had a redemption story to remember, as he went from not being a part of the playing eleven in the start and having a frustratingly inconsistent form, he went on to play three of the most important innings of his career when it mattered the most, producing gems right from the virtual quarterfinal to the title clash against New Zealand. Tharoor also wished Samson for a new beginning in the Indian Premier League (IPL) with five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK), a franchise he was traded to after years of association with Rajasthan Royals.

2026-03-10T05:27:18.358269+00:00 IST

Cricket

From Sanju's sixes to Allen storm, the record-breaking T20WC

The tournament witnessed some breathtaking catches, heartbeat-raising run-chases, magnificent cricketing shots and bowling spells that capture the nature of modern-day T20 cricket, and several records were broken. Some individuals from the present and future of the format lit up the tournament.

2026-03-10T04:20:26.582229+00:00 IST

Tennis

Indian Wells Open: Djokovic reaches fourth round

Djokovic, the five-time champion, outclassed Aleksandar 6-4, 1-6, 6-4, facing a setback in the second set to book his place in the fourth round of the event for the first time since 2017. This is the second successive match where Djokovic has played three sets, having played a tough campaign opener against Kamil Majchrzak.

2026-03-10T03:35:05.849398+00:00 IST

Cricket

BCCI congratulates Team India on ICC Men’s T20 WC triumph

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) congratulates Team India on winning the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, defeating New Zealand in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

2026-03-09T20:12:25.394809+00:00 IST

Others

New Delhi World Para Athletics Grand Prix to begin on March 11

India will once again take centre stage in global para sport as the second edition of the New Delhi World Para Athletics Grand Prix takes place from 11 to 13 March 2026, bringing together around 257 athletes from eight nations for a high-profile international competition in the national capital.

2026-03-09T18:20:31.846893+00:00 IST

Others

Sunjay Kapur Memorial Cup Final: Jindal Panther finish runners-up

The high-intensity contest saw momentum swing both ways before Team X produced a strong finish in the final chukker to secure the prestigious title

2026-03-09T18:15:05.814652+00:00 IST

Football

India ready for Chinese Taipei challenge in AFC Women’s Asian Cup

A virtual final awaits the Indian senior women's national team, as they take on Chinese Taipei in their third and final Group C encounter of the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026, at the Western Sydney Stadium in Sydney, Australia, on Tuesday.

2026-03-09T18:05:43.435565+00:00 IST

Cricket

New Zealand announces squad for South Africa T20I series

New Zealand have welcomed back experienced campaigners Suzie Bates and Sophie Devine for the upcoming five-match T20I series against South Africa.

2026-03-09T17:49:42.797551+00:00 IST

Football

ISL: Punjab FC and NorthEast United FC share one point each

Parthib Gogoi gave NorthEast United FC the lead at the hour mark, only to see home-side Punjab FC's Nigerian striker Nsungusi Jr.

2026-03-09T17:06:00.064055+00:00 IST

Cricket

Samson speaks on his struggle with bat before T20 World Cup

India's star wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson, who scripted history and became a household name in India for his remarkable exploits in the men's T20 World Cup 2024, has spoken about the upheaval he went through earlier for not being able to make use of opportunities that came his way and how acceptance helped him deal better with the struggle.

2026-03-09T16:49:42.490192+00:00 IST

Hockey

India retains top spot in Pool B in FIH Hockey World Cup 2026

The Indian Women's Hockey Team played out a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Scotland in their second Pool B match of the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers, Hyderabad, Telangana, at the G. M. C. Balayogi Hockey Ground on Monday.

2026-03-09T16:48:56.558733+00:00 IST

Others

India–New Zealand discuss expanding sports cooperation

Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday chaired a high-level ministerial meeting with New Zealand sports delegation in New Delhi to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation in sports and strengthening collaboration between the sporting ecosystems of the two countries.

2026-03-09T16:21:10.031700+00:00 IST

Football

Trump urges Australia to grant asylum to Iran women’s team

US President Donald Trump urged Australia to provide asylum to the Iranian National Women's Soccer Team, warning that forcing the team back to Iran could put their lives at serious risk.

2026-03-09T16:03:20.496634+00:00 IST

Cricket

"Very happy, feeling very blessed": Samson after T20WC win

Sanju Samson's 89 off 46 balls helped India post a mammoth 254 in the first innings. He was the top scorer by anyone in the match. Notably, it was his third successive fifty and a match-defining innings from Samson's bat. He also scored an unbeaten 97 in a do-or-die Super 8s clash against West Indies and then scored 89 against England in the semifinals.

2026-03-09T15:20:46.019352+00:00 IST