Sports

Deputy CM Sanghvi to meet Amit Shah on Ahmedabad Olympic plans

Deputy Chief Minister of Gujarat, Harsh Sanghvi, is set to have a meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi today to have discussions regarding the preparations for hosting the 2036 Olympics in Gujarat's Ahmedabad.

2026-02-12T07:30:30.071426+00:00 IST

Stirling’s knee injury “doesn’t look great,” says Gary Wilson

Ireland batting coach Gary Wilson provided an update on captain Paul Stirling's knee injury and said "it doesn't look great" after Ireland's 67-run loss to Australia in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, in Colombo on Wednesday.

2026-02-12T06:29:50.321319+00:00 IST

PNB announces ‘Soldierathon 2026’

Punjab National Bank (PNB), the nation's leading public sector bank, announced the 'PNB Soldierathon 2026' at its corporate office in Dwarka, signalling the commencement of celebrations leading up to the Bank's 132nd Foundation Day, according to a release.

2026-02-12T06:19:01.611348+00:00 IST

T20 WC 2026: Oman win toss, opt to bowl first against Sri Lanka

Oman captain Jatinder Singh won the toss and opted to field first against co-hosts Sri Lanka in both teams' second group-stage match of the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, on Thursday.

2026-02-12T05:27:42.636158+00:00 IST

Diksha Dagar, Avani Prashanth open with 69s in Riyadh

Diksha Dagar and Avani Prashanth gave India a positive start at the PIF Saudi Ladies International, opening with matching 3-under 69s in the first round at Riyadh Golf Club on Tuesday. The duo were tied 21st at the end of play, five shots behind Korea's Hye-Jin Choi, who surged into the lead with a superb 8-under 64, while Japan's Chizzy Iwai was second on 7-under 65. A few players were still on the course.

2026-02-12T04:58:23.187644+00:00 IST

Hope lauds Rutherford after Windies' back-to-back wins

West Indies captain Shai Hope lauded Sherfane Rutherford after the latter's match-defining contributions with the bat for his team against England in both teams' second group-stage match of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026, on Wednesday at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium.

2026-02-12T04:37:17.218009+00:00 IST

T20 WC: Brook says England “didn't execute well” against Windies

England captain Harry Brook said the team didn't execute to the best of their ability and believed his side was "a little bit careful," following a 30-run defeat to West Indies in both teams' second group-stage match at the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026, on Wednesday.

2026-02-12T03:42:54.430436+00:00 IST

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“I'm just really excited for life after cricket”: Alyssa Healy

Healy presented the 19-year-old Lucy Hamilton with her maiden cap during the third ODI against India in Hobart last Sunday. Australia won the match by 185 runs, completing a clean sweep of the ODI series after losing the T20I series 1-2.

2026-03-05T12:11:41.127094+00:00 IST

Du Plessis stresses on powerplay control after SA’s exit in semis

Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis said that the outcome of a T20 match is often shaped in the opening overs, stressing that teams that lose the powerplay frequently struggle to recover.

2026-03-05T11:24:57.778430+00:00 IST

Afghanistan announce squad for white-ball series vs Sri Lanka

Afghanistan Cricket Board's (ACB) National Selection Committee on Thursday finalised the Afghanistan National Team's Squads for the white-ball series against Sri Lanka.

2026-03-05T11:00:19.972841+00:00 IST

Tennis

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Swiatek-Ruud cruises to US Open Mixed Doubles semi-finals

After winning the Cincinnati Open on Monday, Iga Swiatek teamed up with Casper Ruud in the US Open Mixed Doubles Championship. The pair advanced to the semi-final as they defeated Americans Madison Keys and Frances Tiafoe 4-1, 4-2 without losing a set.

2025-08-20T10:56:04.838586+00:00 IST

Williams-Opelka crashes out of U.S. Open mixed doubles tournament

Olympic tennis gold medallist Venus Williams and Reilly Opelka bowed out of the U.S. Open mixed doubles tournament after losing their first round match against Andrey Rublev and Karolina Muchova 4-2, 5-4 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York on Tuesday

2025-08-20T03:28:14.518454+00:00 IST

Swiatek downs Paolini to capture maiden Cincinnati Open title

Swiatek outclassed Paolini by 7-5, 6-4 in a title clash which lasted an hour and 49 minutes, and she became the first-ever Polish player to win a singles' title at the competition.

2025-08-19T07:57:30.453927+00:00 IST

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“Racing at home makes it personal”: John Abraham

"A street race in Goa changes the emotion and responsibility completely," says Abraham. "This isn't just about points or podiums. We're racing in front of our people, in our city, and that adds a sense of responsibility you don't feel anywhere else. It becomes deeply personal," he adds

2026-02-05T17:02:23.623183+00:00 IST

Indian long-distance runner Pooja Aatmaram suspended by AIU

Pooja has been suspended under Article 2.3 of the World Anti-Doping Agency's code.

2026-02-05T12:08:04.248264+00:00 IST

Raiders and defenders command Spotlight as KCL completes Day 11

As the Kabaddi Champions League 2026 continues its league-stage journey, individual excellence has been at the heart of several gripping contests.

2026-02-05T10:31:07.822494+00:00 IST

Football

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"Organiser has been arrested": West Bengal Governor after Lionel Messi's event at Salt Lake Stadium

Messi's Kolkata leg of the GOAT Tour descended into chaos on Saturday as fans who paid high ticket prices at Salt Lake Stadium's event began throwing bottles and attempting to break the gates between the stands after the Argentine legend left early. Angry fans resorted to vandalism at the Kolkata stadium, alleging poor event management and criticising VIPs and politicians for 'hogging' the football icon's attention and time to the extent that fans did not even get a glimpse of Messi.

2025-12-13T10:33:24.595086+00:00 IST

Police use mild force to disperse crowd outside Messi’s hotel

Police personnel used mild force to disperse the angry crowd that had gathered outside the hotel where star footballer Lionel Messi was staying in Kolkata, during the first leg of his GOAT India Tour, on Saturday.

2025-12-13T09:57:48.175412+00:00 IST

Police use mild force to disperse crowd at Messi's Kolkata event

Police personnel used mild force to disperse the angry crowd after they tried to vandalise the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, alleging poor management of the Argentine Legend Lionel Messi's GOAT Tour event on Saturday.

2025-12-13T08:29:06.668810+00:00 IST

Hockey

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India aims to reclaim glory at Sultan of Johor Cup 2025

As the Indian Junior Men's Hockey Team gears up for the 13th edition of the Sultan of Johor Cup, optimism and determination run high within the team. The prestigious tournament, set to be held in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, from October 11 to 18, will see India aiming to reclaim their place at the top of the podium and continue their rich legacy in the competition.

2025-10-10T10:44:19.350200+00:00 IST

RGHA successfully defend SNBP All India Under 16 boys title

Roundglass Hockey Academy (RGHA) successfully defended the SNBP All India Hockey Tournament Under 16 Boys title with a comfortable 3-1 victory over Odisha Naval Tata Grassroots Academy in the finals of the ninth edition, which was played at Balewadi Mahalunge in Pune.

2025-10-08T12:04:24.048923+00:00 IST

Indian junior men's hockey team departs for Sultan of Johor Cup

The Indian junior men's hockey team departed from Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru, on Tuesday evening for the 13th edition of the Sultan of Johor Cup in Malaysia, scheduled from October 11 to 18, 2025.

2025-10-07T17:10:16.955825+00:00 IST

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Football

Manchester City beat Fulham 3-0 in Premier League fixture

Manchester City defeated Fulham 3-0 at the Etihad Stadium in their Premier League fixture on Thursday to cut Arsenal's lead at the top of the table to three points.

2026-02-12T03:12:35.983949+00:00 IST

Cricket

Gerhard Erasmus expresses disappointment

Namibia will take on the defending champions India on Thursday at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.

2026-02-11T21:31:53.143157+00:00 IST

Cricket

Rajeev Shukla points to fake video circulating in his name, tells Pakistan media outlet to stop circulating misleading content

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajeev Shukla on Wednesday strongly objected to airing of a fake "altered, AI-generated audio" in his name by a Pakistani news outlet and said circulation of misleading content should be stopped.

2026-02-11T21:23:18.750701+00:00 IST

Cricket

Shai Hope speaks on his side's victory over England by 30 runs

West Indies skipper Shai Hope expressed satisfaction after a comfortable win of 30 runs over England in the ongoing T20 World Cup in Mumbai on Wednesday.

2026-02-11T18:07:15.454468+00:00 IST

Cricket

T20 WC: Rutherford credits preparation after Windies 30-run

West Indies batter Sherfane Rutherford credited his preparation and focus for his team's 30-run victory over England in the T20 World Cup match at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday.

2026-02-11T17:44:50.441442+00:00 IST

Hockey

FIH Men's Pro League: Belgium beats India 3-1 in Rourkela

Nelson Onana (23'), Thomas Crols (53') and Arno Van Dessel (57') scored the goals for Belgium, while Shilanand Lakra (29') was the goalscorer for India

2026-02-11T17:37:42.819806+00:00 IST

Cricket

"No need to overanalyse what happened against USA": Bangar

After a scare against USA, where a skipper Suryakumar Yadav's masterclass 84* took India to a match-winning total of 161, Men in Blue would be aiming to resume their regular services by bringing massive sixes and shattering records during their T20 WC clash against Namibia at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium.

2026-02-11T17:35:00.605542+00:00 IST

Cricket

Canada's Shreyas rejoices at homecoming to India during T20WC

Having played four ODI World Cups, Canada will be starting off their second Men's T20 World Cup campaign against the UAE at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium on Friday. Canada lost their campaign opener against South Africa by 57 runs, making 156/8 in 20 overs while chasing 214 runs.

2026-02-11T17:34:04.170165+00:00 IST

Cricket

"Both are good people": Canada Captain on Kohli and Rohit

Canada captain Dilpreet Bajwa said he misses the presence of Indian cricket stars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma at the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

2026-02-11T17:28:17.772025+00:00 IST

Cricket

“Visualiser” Tilak Varma speaks on comeback from injury

Tilak Varma was speaking to reporters on the eve of India's ICC Men's T20 World Cup fixture against Namibia at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.

2026-02-11T17:27:34.162091+00:00 IST

Cricket

West Indies beat England by 30 runs in T20 World Cup

West Indies registered a 30-run victory over England in a high-octane ICC Men's T20 World Cup clash at the Wankhede Stadium.

2026-02-11T17:21:20.076687+00:00 IST

Others

Mission Olympic cell backs taekwondo athletes in Asian Games

In a significant push to strengthen India's combat sports pipeline, the Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) has given a go-ahead to customised international exposure and coaching support for athletes in taekwondo and karate, ahead of the Asian Games 2026

2026-02-11T16:51:58.690508+00:00 IST

Cricket

Haider Shah replaces Zohaib in UAE squad

Wicketkeeper-batter Haider Shah has been confirmed as a replacement for Muhammad Zohaib in the UAE squad for the remainder of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup on Wednesday.

2026-02-11T16:36:47.976010+00:00 IST

Cricket

Zampa becomes 2nd highest wicket-taker in T20 WC history

The spinner made this upward movement in the charts during his side's ICC T20 World Cup campaign opener against Ireland at Colombo. During the defence of 183 runs, he took a brilliant four-wicket haul, ending the match with figures of 4/23 in four overs.

2026-02-11T16:35:48.998818+00:00 IST