Sports

T20 World Cup: South Africa overpower Afghanistan in Super Over

Fazalhaq Farooqi came to bowl for Afghanistan while defending 17 runs in the Super Over. He bowled well and got the wicket of Dewald Brevis, but Tristan Stubbs hit two boundaries, including a six on the last delivery, to force another Super Over.

2026-02-11T10:20:48.161273+00:00 IST

Ashwin comes in support of Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq’s action

Tariq's bowling action includes a pause during the run-up before the delivery, and he also has a side-arm action, which creates a lot of confusion for batters and has helped him in getting wickets in the past. After the match, Tariq faced a lot of criticism on social media.

2026-02-11T08:06:44.661824+00:00 IST

T20 World Cup: South Africa sets 188-run target for Afghanistan

Opting to bowl first after winning the toss, Afghanistan's bowlers managed to keep South African batters quiet for the first three overs.

2026-02-11T07:29:26.946305+00:00 IST

T20 World Cup: AFG wins toss, opts to bowl first against SA

Both teams made one change to their respective playing XIs, with South Africa bringing in George Linde to replace Corbin Bosch. In Afghanistan's playing XI, Noor Ahmad replaced Ziaur Rahman.

2026-02-11T05:37:18.669149+00:00 IST

“Cricket should always continue”: Sukhwinder Singh Bawa

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.

2026-02-11T05:00:58.071296+00:00 IST

Abhishek Sharma hospitalised due to stomach infection

India's destructive opener batter Abhishek Sharma is not well and is currently hospitalised due to a stomach infection, according to a BCCI source.

2026-02-11T04:17:02.173254+00:00 IST

“This time we'll play with a different mindset”: Pak's Sahibzada

Farhan's 73 off 41 balls, featuring six fours and five sixes, laid the foundation for Pakistan's competitive total of 190/9, while Shadab Khan's all-round performance ensured a comprehensive victory.

2026-02-11T03:39:07.896885+00:00 IST

Cricket

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AP Minister Nara Lokesh, his wife Brahmani attend Arjun Tendulkar

Minister for Education and IT, Nara Lokesh, along with his wife Brahmani, attended the wedding ceremony of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar's son, Arjun Tendulkar, on Thursday in Mumbai, according to a release from Nara Lokesh's team.

2026-03-05T08:39:34.094678+00:00 IST

“Bit more pressure on India": Dinesh Karthik ahead of T20 WC sf

Former Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik said that there is always be a "bit more pressure" on defending champions India as they are "expected to win" against Egland in the second Final of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.

2026-03-05T08:29:02.385471+00:00 IST

Records, heartbreaks, redemption: History of IND-ENG in T20WC

A defeat at Adelaide back in 2022 caused Men in Blue to rethink their white-ball template and paved the way for young talent, while a win at Providence two years later marked a redemption for skipper Rohit Sharma, who went on to break the 11-year old trophy drought for India. Now, two of these teams, who have had imperfect campaigns so far, will be chasing perfection at iconic Wankhede, a venue which has witnessed history, heartbreak and records for years.

2026-03-05T08:21:56.989716+00:00 IST

Tennis

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Cincinnati Open: Zverev books semifinal clash with Alcaraz

Zverev went past Shelton with a scoreline of 6-2, 6-2, needing just an hour and 17 minutes to end the American's nine-match winning streak and secure his fourth successive semifinal appearance in the past four tournaments.

2025-08-16T03:26:06.721844+00:00 IST

Cincinnati Masters: SF between Sinner, 136-ranked Atmane set

Just a day after toppling American star Taylor Fritz, the French qualifier produced another stunning win over a top-10-ranked talent, Holger Rune by 6-2, 6-3 to reach his first-ever ATP Masters 1000 semifinal and set up an exciting clash with top-ranked Sinner.

2025-08-15T06:38:40.126805+00:00 IST

Cincinnati Open: Sabalenka-Rybakina set quarterfinal clash

The world number one needed one hour and 20 minutes to wrap up Jessica by 6-1, 7-5 and seal a clash against Elena Rybakina.

2025-08-14T06:09:06.807242+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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Messi virtually unveils 70-foot statue at Kolkata's Lake Town

Star footballer Lionel Messi on Saturday virtually unveiled his 70-foot statue installed at the Sree Bhumi Sporting Club in Lake Town, Kolkata. The Argentine football legend is in the city as part of his GOAT Tour India 2025.

2025-12-13T06:12:23.999138+00:00 IST

“Cancelled our honeymoon”: Fans flock to see Messi in Kolkata

Fans in Kolkata on Saturday expressed excitement about football legend Lionel Messi's arrival in the city. Messi arrived in Kolkata early in the morning on Saturday, for the much-anticipated GOAT Tour 2025. Fans had eagerly awaited the moment, with thousands turning up to catch a glimpse of the Argentine legend.

2025-12-13T05:22:48.341101+00:00 IST

TMC MLA Sukumar Mahato excited to see Lionel Messi

Sukumar Mahato, a Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA representing the Sandeshkhali constituency in West Bengal, reached the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata to witness Lionel Messi. Mahato said seeing Messi in person will be a dream come true for him.

2025-12-13T05:16:02.499099+00:00 IST

Hockey

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India A women's hockey team set for five-match China tour

India A Women's Hockey Team is all set to embark on an important tour of China, where the team will play a five-match series against Liaoning from October 13-21, 2025. All the matches will take place at the Liaoning Sports Centre in Dalian and are an important step for the next generation of Indian women's hockey talent to gain valuable international exposure and competitive match experience.

2025-10-03T09:24:47.219374+00:00 IST

Indian junior women's team ends Australia Tour with 4-5 defeat

The Indian junior women's hockey team suffered a narrow 4-5 loss to Canberra Chill in its last match of the Australia Tour at the National Hockey Centre in Canberra. For India, the goals came from Sukhveer Kaur (6'), Kanika Siwach (42'), Sunelita Toppo (54') and Ishika (57') while for Canberra Chill, Canhess Lauren Yee (12', 19'), Canhess Josie Lawton (24'), Hunter Baldwin (28') and Amukawton (34') were the goalscorers.

2025-10-02T16:44:56.897670+00:00 IST

Indian Junior Women’s Hockey team wins 3-1 against Canberra Chill

The Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team won their second consecutive match of their tour of Australia, when they defeated Canberra Chill 3-1, at the National Hockey Centre, Canberra. For India, the goals came from Ishika (13', 39') and Sonam (27').

2025-09-30T12:37:36.458240+00:00 IST

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Cricket

England Test captain Ben Stokes undergoes successful surgery

According to ESPNcricinfo, it was understood that Stokes was not batting or bowling when he sustained the injury, and was instead standing at the side of a nets session.

2026-02-11T03:01:16.111421+00:00 IST

Cricket

Naqvi on Pakistan's U-turn before T20 WC match against India

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman and the country's interior minister, Mohsin Naqvi, on Tuesday said Pakistan's sole aim in their boycott stand-off with the ICC was to gain Bangladesh some "respect".

2026-02-11T02:57:22.355464+00:00 IST

Cricket

"Made my life easier": Gambhir on skipper Suryakumar Yadav

Suryakumar has rightfully been a phenomenal leader, with India not dropping even a single series since taking over as full-time captain back in 2024. Since he started as a full-time captain, India won 31 matches, lost just six and two each ended in a no result heading into the T20 World Cup which they started off with a win over USA, with the skipper's clutch 84* saving India and taking them to 161/9 which was defended successfully.

2026-02-10T20:19:39.255090+00:00 IST

Football

India U17 men go down to hosts Türkiye in friendly match

The India U17 men's team lost 0-1 to Turkiye in the first of two friendly matches against the hosts at the Emirhan Sport Centre in Manavgat, Antalya, on Tuesday.

2026-02-10T18:22:12.322164+00:00 IST

Cricket

"Once we scored 190, we knew we could defend that": Salman Agha

Pakistan captain Salman Agha credited his side's overall performance for their 32-run win over the USA in the ongoing T20 World Cup fixture on Tuesday at Colombo's Sinhalese Sports Club.

2026-02-10T18:12:04.936172+00:00 IST

Cricket

Pakistan register second victory in T20 World Cup

Pakistan continued their winning momentum in the T20 World Cup campaign with a 32-run win against the USA.

2026-02-10T17:55:19.607304+00:00 IST

Football

U17 Asian Cup final draw to reveal India's group stage opponents

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 at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

2026-02-10T17:40:36.228821+00:00 IST

Cricket

T20 WC: Michael Bracewell ruled out due to calf injury

New Zealand suffers a significant blow as all-rounder Michael Bracewell has been ruled out of the remainder of the 2026 T20 World Cup after re-injuring his left calf.

2026-02-10T17:15:12.796892+00:00 IST

Others

Dhawan joins Delhi Sports Mahakumbh as Brand Ambassador

Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan expressed his thrill to be the brand ambassador of Delhi Sports Mahakumbh, an initiative by the Delhi government.

2026-02-10T17:03:52.193285+00:00 IST

Cricket

Hardik Pandya has intense batting session in nets

Star Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya batted for over two and a half hours in the nets ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup clashes against Namibia, which will be followed by a clash against arch-rivals Pakistan.

2026-02-10T16:51:58.781200+00:00 IST

Cricket

DMRC extends services for India vs Namibia T20 World Cup match

As the national capital gears up for India vs Namibia ICC Men's T20 World Cup clash on Thursday, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation is extending its services late into the night to facilitate spectators attending the T20 match on February 12, at Arun Jaitley Stadium.

2026-02-10T16:51:39.788042+00:00 IST

Cricket

Harbhajan on Pakistan's U-turn before T20 WC match against India

Pakistan had announced an earlier boycott of the much-anticipated match against India; however, on Monday, the Government of Pakistan reversed its decision and directed its national cricket team to take the field on February 15 for their scheduled fixture in Colombo.

2026-02-10T16:24:14.041172+00:00 IST

Cricket

Tendulkar invites Rahul Gandhi for son Arjun's wedding ceremony

Legendary Indian batter Sachin Tendulkar invited the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, for the wedding of his son Arjun Tendulkar and Saaniya Chandok on Tuesday. The duo got engaged in August last year.

2026-02-10T16:22:50.093794+00:00 IST

Cricket

Sachin Tendulkar invites President Murmu for son Arjun’s wedding

The 26-year-old all-rounder has played five IPL match for MI and has taken three wickets while conceding 114 runs. He also has made 13 runs in his IPL career so far. Arjun, now plays for Goa in domestic cricket after making his debut for Mumbai in 2021.

2026-02-10T15:57:24.310986+00:00 IST