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Travis Head after his side's win over Ireland

Travis Head, Australia's stand-in captain, expressed satisfaction with their win against Ireland in the ongoing T20 World Cup, calling it a "nice start" to the tournament.

2026-02-11T16:17:16.569388+00:00 IST

Tilak Varma gives update on Abhishek, Bumrah's fitness

Abhishek Sharma is not well and is currently hospitalised due to a stomach infection, according to a BCCI source. The southpaw was not looking well during the team dinner at the head coach Gautam Gambhir's residence on Sunday, and was the first to leave the dinner. According to the source, the Suryakumar Yadav-led side may give a green signal to Sanju Samson to open the innings with Ishan Kishan tomorrow if the number one-ranked batsman does not recover in time.

2026-02-11T16:15:14.183854+00:00 IST

Bengaluru ready to host biggest ITF women’s tournament in India

The ITF W100 category offers significant WTA ranking points and serves as a bridge between the ITF and WTA Tours. The event features a 32-player singles main draw, a 32-player qualifying draw, and a 16-team doubles draw, with the main draw commencing on February 17.

2026-02-11T16:02:28.373942+00:00 IST

Angmo’s four-goal blitz sends Changla Lamos into semifinals

Thinles Angmo delivered a match-winning four-goal performance to send Changla Lamos into the semi-finals on Day fourteen of the Ice Hockey League Season 3 at the Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium.

2026-02-11T15:56:53.481849+00:00 IST

Zara Anand leads 4-member Indian team

Zara Anand will be leading a four-member Indian team sent by the Indian Golf Union (IGU) at the prestigious World Amateur Asia-Pacific (WAAP) here beginning Thursday.

2026-02-11T14:38:24.039894+00:00 IST

Tilak Varma on Ind-Pak T20 WC fixture

India's star batter Tilak Varma expressed his enthusiasm on his side's T20 World Cup fixture against arch-rival Pakistan in Colombo on Sunday after the Goverment of Pakistan made a U-turn on their stance of boycotting the match against the defending champions.

2026-02-11T14:15:14.682979+00:00 IST

Suryakumar Yadav expresses confidence in his side

As the defending champions India registered a winning start to their ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a 29-run victory over the USA in Mumbai Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav shared his thoughts on India's title defence and the reasons behind his team's superb form in the T20 format over the last 18 months.

2026-02-11T14:12:23.149187+00:00 IST

Cricket

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“We muck in as a unit”: Rachin after NZ qualify for T20 WC final

New Zealand cricketer Rachin Ravindra has credited the Black Caps' planning and experience for their strong campaign in the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

2026-03-05T10:22:15.149207+00:00 IST

T20 WC: Pujara explains India’s plan for Brook ahead of SF

Former India cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara believes England captain Harry Brook will pose a major challenge for Men in Blue bowlers in the high-stakes semi-final at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.

2026-03-05T10:09:50.902751+00:00 IST

“Hope India wins, goes to finals”: Surinder Khanna on T20 WC sf

Former Indian cricketer Surinder Khanna expressed optimism about team India winning the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal clash against England at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.

2026-03-05T09:16:03.260964+00:00 IST

Tennis

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Sinner to clash with Carlos Alcaraz in Cincinnati Open final

Carlos Alcaraz is set to clash with World No.1 Jannik Sinner in the Cincinnati Open final following the victories of the two top players in their respective semifinals on Saturday.

2025-08-17T03:24:14.411553+00:00 IST

No pressure as only Indian in US Open Junior Tennis: Kriish Tyagi

Bengaluru's Kriish Tyagi, the only Indian who will be vying for honours at the upcoming US Open Junior Tennis Championships 2025 scheduled to begin from August 31 to September 6, is optimistic of a memorable outing, and his confidence stems from solid preparations and a grand debut at the recent Wimbledon Junior Championship last month.

2025-08-16T14:49:22.180063+00:00 IST

Cincinnati Open: Paolini beats Gauff to march into semifinal

Paolini, the world number nine with three career tour-level titles, outclassed Gauff, a two-time Grand Slam champion by 2-6, 6-4, 6-3, making a remarkable comeback after fumbling the first set.

2025-08-16T09:22:57.682221+00:00 IST

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Vinesh terms WHA's selection criteria for Federation Cup "unfair"

Vinesh took to X to point out how the trials for selecting the Haryana wrestling team only deem the wrestlers who had won a senior state tournament medal last year and the ones who participated in international events last year as eligible for the trial.

2026-02-05T05:20:46.925196+00:00 IST

Shooting League of India postponed, to take place later this year

This move is designed to strengthen the league's long-term positioning, broadcast impact, and overall fan experience. It will also position the league as the ultimate celebration of Indian shooting, capitalising on the massive sporting momentum expected from the major international events in 2026 and beyond, as per a NRAI press release.

2026-02-05T04:31:40.758561+00:00 IST

Kabaddi Champions League: Rohtak Royals keep semis hopes alive

The Royals stayed neck and neck throughout the contest, combining aggressive raiding with disciplined defence, and mounted a late comeback, only for key tackle points at crucial junctures to swing the contest in Sonipat's favour. Despite the narrow defeat, Rohtak Royals remain in contention for a semi-final spot. For the Royals, Vijay Malik and Milan Dahiya emerged as the top scorers, registering Super Raids and finishing with 14 and 11 points respectively, while Ankit Rana added seven points, as per KCL.

2026-02-05T02:58:15.259044+00:00 IST

Football

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"Total scam," allege Messi's fans

With ministers and politicians hovering around Messi fans were left high and dry.

2025-12-13T08:02:07.372090+00:00 IST

"An absolute privilege": Goenka pens down note for Messi

In a post shared on social media platform X, Goenka wrote, "The milestones, the magic, the mastery. And then you meet him and realise the humility is the real headline. An absolute privilege."

2025-12-13T07:44:12.703011+00:00 IST

Chaos at Messi's GOAT tour in Kolkata

Lionel Messi's Kolkata leg of the GOAT Tour turned into absolute chaos on Saturday. Fans who paid hefty amounts for tickets 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 Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, alleging poor event management.

2025-12-13T07:35:58.869929+00:00 IST

Hockey

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Day 6: 5th HI Senior Men Inter-Department National C'ship

Following the day's results, All India Police Sports Control Board, Comptroller & Auditor General of India, Railway Sports Promotion Board, Petroleum Sports Promotion Board, Services Sports Control Board and Central Secretariat advance to the quarter-finals, as per a press release from Hockey India.

2025-10-05T14:52:14.834236+00:00 IST

Indian women's hockey team aims to put behind Asia Cup heartbreak

Indian women's hockey skipper Salima Tete and forwards Navneet Kaur, Mumtaaz Khan, defender Udita Duhan and goalkeeper Bichu Devi spoke to ANI following the conclusion of the final of the senior women's inter-department championship held in the national capital on Saturday, in which Railways Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) emerged victorious over the IndianOil team by 5-1.

2025-10-05T14:50:07.272295+00:00 IST

Day 5 results: 5th HI senior men Inter-Department National C'ship

In the first clash of the day, All India Police Sports Control Board enjoyed a dominant 5-1 win over Punjab National Bank in Pool A. Arun Sahani (9', 38') scored a brace for the winning team. At the same time, Aman Sharma (7'), Haris Mohammad (23') and Naveen Kumar Tirki (51') also contributed with goals for All India Police Sports Control Board. Gursimran Singh (41') scored the only goal for Punjab National Bank, as per a press release from Hockey India.

2025-10-04T14:46:00.927387+00:00 IST

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Anish wins bronze in rapid-fire pistol

Anish Bhanwala clinched bronze in the men's 25m rapid-fire pistol (RFP), his third Asian Championship medal, as Kazakhstan dominated day eight of the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship.

2026-02-11T13:47:52.782206+00:00 IST

Cricket

Gurbaz becomes fifth-highest run scorer for AFG across formats

Afghanistan opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz became the fifth-highest run getter for his nation across all formats on Wednesday.

2026-02-11T13:39:24.911227+00:00 IST

Cricket

T20 WC: Australia crush Ireland by 67 runs

Australia registered a commanding victory over Ireland in their ICC Men's T20 World Cup clash, winning by 67 runs after restricting the visitors to just 115 runs.

2026-02-11T13:30:31.874307+00:00 IST

Cricket

T20 WC: England wins toss, puts West Indies to bat first

England have won the toss and opted to field against the West Indies in the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup on Monday, in Mumbai.

2026-02-11T13:18:18.341926+00:00 IST

Cricket

T20 WC: Trott reflects on double Super Over thriller against SA

Afghanistan head coach Jonathan Trott lauded his team's resilience after the side suffered another heartbreaking defeat in an ICC Men's T20 World Cup encounter against South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Wednesday.

2026-02-11T12:48:48.936772+00:00 IST

Cricket

"BCCI should have clearly rejected Pak fixture": Chaturvedi

Earlier on Monday, the Pakistan Government directed its national cricket team to take the field on February 15 for their scheduled fixture against the defending champions, India, in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

2026-02-11T12:41:02.472608+00:00 IST

Cricket

Sikandar Raza becomes No.1 ranked T20 all-rounder

Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza has been rewarded for his side's strong start to the ICC Men's T20 World Cup by regaining the No.1 spot on the latest ICC Men's T20I All-Rounder Rankings.

2026-02-11T12:24:33.852475+00:00 IST

Cricket

T20 WC: Australia finish on 182 against Ireland

Marcus Stoinis's resilient innings, with vital contributions from Josh Inglis and Matt Renshaw, powered Australia to 182/6 in match number 14 of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026 against Ireland.

2026-02-11T11:58:06.946011+00:00 IST

Cricket

“Unlucky to be part of the losing team”: Rashid Khan

After the match tied with the score of 187 runs from both sides, Azmatullah Omarzai and Rahmatullah Gurbaz came to bat for Afghanistan as they managed to extract 17 runs in the first Super Over against the bowling of Lungi Ngidi.

2026-02-11T10:55:06.059109+00:00 IST

Football

AFC U17 Asian Cup and U17 Women's Asian Cup draw to reveal

The Final Draw for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 and the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2026 will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, according to the All India Football Federation (AIFF).

2026-02-11T10:54:36.188455+00:00 IST

Cricket

Markram after his side's nail-biter victory against Afghanistan

Proteas defeated Afghanistan in the second Super Over thriller during match 13 of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Wednesday.

2026-02-11T10:53:52.788178+00:00 IST

Others

Punjab FC announces squad for upcoming ISL season

Punjab FC announced their 27-member squad for the upcoming Indian Super League (ISL) season, their third season in India's top-flight league, according to a release.

2026-02-11T10:41:02.303449+00:00 IST

Others

Changthang and Purig unch their tickets to semifinals

Purig Warriors and Changthang Shans on Tuesday confirmed their semi-final berths on Day thirteen of the Ice Hockey League Season 3 at Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium, according to a release.

2026-02-11T10:30:56.374676+00:00 IST