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Team India demands family to travel along with them during T20 WC

Head coach Gautam Gambhir had also backed the BCCI's directive to limit the presence of cricketers' families during long overseas tours, saying players must realise they are not on vacation but on national duty.

2026-02-10T08:57:16.568665+00:00 IST

“Best player I've ever seen”: Buttler on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

The England wicket-keeper batter Jos Buttler hailed the 14-year-old Indian cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as the best player he has ever seen. Buttler's remarks come after Sooryavanshi's record-shattering and match-winning 175 in 80 balls in the Under-19 World Cup 2026 final against India.

2026-02-10T08:19:17.827549+00:00 IST

MSLTA raises the bar for Indian tennis with L&T Mumbai Open

The Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) once again showcased its world-class management and long-term vision for Indian tennis with the successful hosting of the fifth edition of the L&T Mumbai Open 2025. The WTA 125 tournament, conducted to global standards and played in front of packed stands, underlined MSLTA's sustained commitment to elevating the quality of tennis experience for players and fans in India.

2026-02-10T07:38:41.460604+00:00 IST

Indian Racing Festival brings street racing to Goa

The Indian Racing Festival (IRF) is set to break new ground this February as it stages its first-ever Goa edition, transforming the state into a motorsport hub for a high-octane Formula Street Race Weekend. Scheduled for February 14 and 15, the event marks a significant moment in the festival's rapid rise, with Round 4 of the championship unfolding at the Manohar International Airport.

2026-02-10T07:17:00.823956+00:00 IST

Atul Wassan Calls Pakistan’s T20 WC boycott U-turn “Drama”

Former cricketer Atul Wassan called Pakistan's U-turn on their boycott of the T20 World Cup 2026 match against India a "drama," criticising their changing stances. He also noted that such "shenanigans" are demoralising Pakistan's own players.

2026-02-10T06:54:43.056069+00:00 IST

Rajeev Shukla credits ICC for resolving Ind-Pak match issue

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajeev Shukla welcomed the International Cricket Council's (ICC) efforts in resolving the India-Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 match issue, calling it an amicable solution that prioritises cricket. He confirmed that Pakistan will play the scheduled February 15 match in Colombo.

2026-02-10T05:58:32.062686+00:00 IST

“We’re ready for any team:” Namibia captain Gerhard's father

Namibia men's cricket team captain Gerhard Erasmus's father, Francois Erasmus, said that Namibia "are ready for any of the teams" at the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 ahead of the team's campaign opener against Netherlands in Delhi on Tuesday.

2026-02-10T05:42:34.850386+00:00 IST

Cricket

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"Finished it before we could settle in": Sachin hails Allen's record ton in T20WC semifinal

Finn Allen etched his name in history with a 33-ball ton, the fastest across the T20 and 50-over WCs, booking NZ's spot in the final by making light work of a 170-run chase at Kolkata's Eden Gardens on Wednesday.

2026-03-04T20:47:03.098630+00:00 IST

T20 WC: SA coach terms loss as "bloody walloping"

A record-breaking century by Allen in just 33 balls, the fastest across T20 and 50-over World Cups, sunk Proteas to a crushing nine-wicket loss in the semifinal at the Eden Gardens on Wednesday, despite a fight back sixth wicket stand between Tristan Stubbs (29) and Marco Jansen (55*), which took SA from 77/5 to 169/8.

2026-03-04T19:59:10.770617+00:00 IST

Generational shift causing changes in domestic cricket: Kushagra

India's domestic cricket has witnessed a wave of new champions across formats in recent seasons. Jharkhand clinched their maiden Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title in 2025-26, Vidarbha followed with their first Vijay Hazare Trophy triumph in 2025-26, and Jammu & Kashmir capped it off with a historic, first-ever Ranji Trophy title in 2025-26 last month.

2026-03-04T18:53:49.978549+00:00 IST

Tennis

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Ben Shelton lifts maiden ATP Masters 1000 title in Toronto

On Friday, with a tense 6-7(5), 6-4, 7-6(3) victory over Khachanov, Shelton became the youngest American to win an ATP Masters 1000 in two decades. Shelton rallied from 0/40, serving out the second set and then serving from behind in a tense final set, forced his third tie-break of the tournament, which he won.

2025-08-08T13:24:57.799788+00:00 IST

Djokovic calls Olympic gold at Paris "pinnacle" of his career

Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic revealed that he will remember the final moments of the Paris Olympics 2024 gold medal game forever in his life.

2025-08-07T03:48:39.284932+00:00 IST

Ramanathan, Chandrasekar clinch men's doubles title

Indian pair Ramkumar Ramanathan and Anirudh Chandrasekar scripted a remarkable victory to clinch the men's doubles title at the Lexington Open 2025 ATP Challenger tennis tournament in Kentucky.

2025-08-03T12:48:10.945483+00:00 IST

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Himanshu Nandal begins Asian Para Games 2026 build-up

Training overseas also offers Nandal an uninterrupted high-performance environment, something that is difficult to sustain in his home base of Delhi due to extreme weather and pollution.

2026-02-04T14:33:44.437131+00:00 IST

Commonwealth nations confirmed for 3x3 Basketball at Glasgow 2026

Glasgow 2026 has today confirmed the nations set to compete in the 3x3 Basketball competition at this summer's Commonwealth Games, marking a major milestone for a sport that made its debut just four years ago at Birmingham 2022.

2026-02-04T14:06:41.382057+00:00 IST

Warriors become first to edge defending champions Sing

Purig Warriors became the first side to beat defending champions Kangs Sing in the Ice Hockey League Season 3 at Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium, Leh, organised in partnership with the UT Administration of Ladakh and the Ice Hockey Association of Ladakh, according to a release.

2026-02-04T13:41:19.110897+00:00 IST

Football

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“Messi will be on the ground for about an hour": Anuttam Reddy

Event organiser Anuttam Reddy shared details of Messi's schedule, saying, "Lionel Messi is expected to come at the stadium by 7:00-7.30 pm. Musical programs will start at 5.30 pm onwards. There is plenty of entertainment for everyone... Messi will be here with us on the ground for about 1 hour... There will be a lot of events... As UNICEF Goodwill Ambassadors, he will engage with children."

2025-12-12T18:52:57.160601+00:00 IST

Messi fans go crazy to host Argentine legend

Legendary footballer Lionel Messi is visiting India in December 2025 as part of his highly anticipated "GOAT India Tour," marking his first visit since 2011, sparking immense excitement among fans.

2025-12-12T17:24:18.729096+00:00 IST

Ichapur tea seller paints house in Argentina colours

In a unique display of devotion towards Argentina's football team, a tea stall owner from Ichapur, Shib Shankar Patra, has painted his entire house in the iconic blue-and-white colours of the reigning World Cup champions. The lifelong Argentina supporter has also decorated his tea stall and room with pictures of Lionel Messi, whom he considers the greatest footballer of all time.

2025-12-12T16:37:20.855861+00:00 IST

Hockey

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Hardik Singh on India-Pakistan hockey rivalry

Historically, India and Pakistan were hockey superpowers, combining for 11 Olympic gold medals. Singh has reignited discussions about the current state of the rivalry between the two nations in the sport.

2025-09-26T14:49:01.725497+00:00 IST

Indian junior women's hockey team suffer 2-3 defeat in Australia

The Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team suffered a narrow 2-3 loss in their first match of the Australia Tour against their U-21 side at the National Hockey Centre in Canberra on Friday.

2025-09-26T13:13:25.998397+00:00 IST

Vivek Lakra after Rs 23 Lakh HIL bid

The young goalkeeper Vivek Lakra was one of the biggest stories of the Hockey India League (HIL) 2026 Mini Auctions, signed by Shrachi Bengal Tigers for INR 23 Lakhs against a base price of just INR 2 Lakhs.

2025-09-25T16:03:32.265919+00:00 IST

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Cricket

Madan Lal welcomes Pakistan's decision to play WC match vs India

Former Indian cricketer Madan Lal welcomed Pakistan's decision to play India in their group-stage match of the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2026, following their government's earlier announcement of a boycott. Madan Lal said that it's positive that Pakistan will play their match against India or "else the charm of the tournament would have died."

2026-02-10T04:38:48.174304+00:00 IST

Football

Kerala Blasters FC confirm JLN Stadium as home venue for ISL

Kerala Blasters FC have confirmed that the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium will continue to serve as the official home ground of Kerala Blasters FC for the upcoming season of the Indian Super League (ISL), according to a release.

2026-02-10T03:58:58.732008+00:00 IST

Cricket

“Dream for every cricketer”: Vedant Trivedi on U-19 World Cup win

Indian Under-19 cricket team batter Vedant Trivedi expressed pride and happiness over winning the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026, calling it a "dream for every cricketer." The right-hand top-order batter said that he was pleased to have contributed whenever he was given an opportunity for the team.

2026-02-10T03:46:39.915083+00:00 IST

Cricket

AP CM Chandrababu Naidu meets Sachin Tendulkar at Delhi airport

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu expressed his delight after meeting the former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Monday at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport.

2026-02-10T02:38:57.833979+00:00 IST

Cricket

“This was Pakistan’s drama”: Kohli’s former coach on T20 WC row

Virat Kohli's childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma has reacted after Pakistan's withdrawal of the boycott they had earlier announced for their match against India in the T20 World Cup 2026, saying "it was all a drama from Pakistan".

2026-02-10T02:18:43.593482+00:00 IST

Cricket

ICC, PCB conclude successful talks; jointly commit to T20 WC

The dialogue between ICC and PCB took place as part of a broader engagement with both parties recognising the need for constructive dealings and being united, committed and purposeful in their aspirations to serve the best interests of the game with integrity, neutrality and cooperation.

2026-02-09T19:20:17.078718+00:00 IST

Cricket

SL president thanks Pakistan PM for ensuring IND-PAK T20 WC clash

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake thanked Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for ensuring that the much-anticipated India-Pakistan match at the ongoing ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup in Colombo will proceed as scheduled on February 15.

2026-02-09T19:06:44.792839+00:00 IST

Cricket

Pak allows to play T20 World Cup match against India

The Government of Pakistan has directed their National Cricket Team to take the field on February 15, for its scheduled fixture against the defending champions India in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

2026-02-09T19:05:46.650865+00:00 IST

Cricket

BCB assured of no penalty, Bangladesh to host an ICC event

The dialogue covered several matters, including but not limited to the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 and the broader outlook for cricket in South Asia

2026-02-09T18:49:52.920960+00:00 IST

Cricket

BCB urges Pakistan to play Feb 15 T20 WC clash against India

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam Bulbul on Monday has urged Pakistan to play their February 15 ICC Men's T20 World Cup clash against India.

2026-02-09T18:28:28.223250+00:00 IST

Cricket

"You don't take anyone lightly": Aiden Markram

South Africa captain Aiden Markram praised his team's performance after the Proteas defeated Canada by 57 runs in their ICC Men's T20 World Cup clash at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Monday.

2026-02-09T18:22:13.299212+00:00 IST

Cricket

Piyush Goyal lauds US team’s “fabulous” performance

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday praised the US cricket team's performance against India in the T20 World Cup, saying they did "fabulously" despite losing.

2026-02-09T18:07:18.109842+00:00 IST

Cricket

BCCI invites applications for coaching and performance staff

These appointments are part of BCCI's ongoing efforts to strengthen India's high-performance pathway across skill development, coaching excellence, and performance analytics, according to a BCCI release.

2026-02-09T18:06:49.557045+00:00 IST

Others

Indian women boxers aiming rich medal haul at Asian Games 2026

Led by Nikhat Zareen (51kg) and Jaismine Lamboria (57kg), the Indian women boxers ruled the show at the World Boxing Cup Finals, winning 7 out of the 10 possible gold medals

2026-02-09T17:57:15.398145+00:00 IST