Sports

Abhishek Sharma enters T20 WC with all focus, expectations

From a young all-rounder who could tonk a few sixes, it has been quite a journey for the youngster from Punjab towards the number one T20I batter ranking. The last time he was at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium, he produced a mesmerising 54-ball 135, India's highest T20I score, with seven fours and 13 sixes to announce his arrival as country's next sensation after a shaky start to his career. Now, going into the T20 World Cup, the expectations, lights, camera, and focus are on Abhishek, just as they used to be on legends Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in their days as T20I superstars.

2026-02-06T12:00:02.751251+00:00 IST

Jaipur Polo team register convincing win over Aravali

The match began on an even note, with both teams settling quickly into the contest. Jaipur and Aravali traded early attacks and found the net once each in the opening chukker, ending it locked at 1-1.

2026-02-06T11:51:09.137267+00:00 IST

Rahane picks India to register T20WC's first score of 300 or more

Team India, unbeaten and unconquered under skipper Suryakumar Yadav and powered by 'SKYball', will be starting their title defence against the USA from Saturday at Mumbai's iconic Wankhede Stadium. Having hit 359 sixes so far and having a second-best top-seven strike rate of 158.21, the expectations of touching the 300-run mark in the tournament's history for the first time ever rest on the Men in Blue. Abhishek Sharma and a red-hot Ishan Kishan's explosive starts could very well help them get to the mark on their day. India's highest T20I total is 297, against Bangladesh at home in 2024.

2026-02-06T11:46:30.027972+00:00 IST

"Losing an important player like Perry..": Mithali hails Mandhana

Following Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) second Women's Premier League (WPL) title win, former Indian captain Mithali Raj praised the franchise for clinching the trophy despite losing star all-rounder Ellyse Perry, crediting skipper Smriti Mandhana for keeping the team focused and composed throughout the season.

2026-02-06T11:39:28.328500+00:00 IST

DSC TT wraps up with high-intensity U-15 action

The Dream Sports Championship (DSC) Table Tennis 2026 drew to a thrilling close at TNPESU in Chennai, with Aditya Das securing the U-15 Boys title and Ahona Ray dominating to lift the U-15 Girls trophy after standout performances in the semi-finals and finals on the sixth and final day of competition.

2026-02-06T11:29:16.697287+00:00 IST

Siraj likely to replace Harshit Rana in India's T20 WC squad

Rana has been ruled out of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 due to an injury, said sources. Harshit Rana was injured during Team India's T20 WC 2026 warm-up match against South Africa on Wednesday.

2026-02-06T11:24:04.048310+00:00 IST

Khelo India boosts grassroots sports development in J&K

As part of these ongoing initiatives, Government High School, Dhanna Chapri, in the Akhnoor area witnessed an atmosphere of enthusiasm and excitement on February 4, 2026, when a volleyball match was organised under the Khelo India Initiative - "Let's Play India" in collaboration with the Indian Army's Operation Sadhbhavana. The event aimed to encourage sports participation among students, promote healthy competition and foster values such as teamwork, discipline and physical well-being.

2026-02-06T11:21:01.782005+00:00 IST

Cricket

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“Very special moment”: Sahil Lotra on J-K's Ranji Trophy win

Jammu and Kashmir cricketer Sahil Lotra expressed delight at the team's maiden Ranji Trophy title win as they defeated eight-time champions Karnataka in the final recently.

2026-03-04T02:56:16.830807+00:00 IST

"India are not unbeatable": Atherton ahead of IND-ENG T20WC SF

For the third time in a row, India and England will be locking horns in a T20 World Cup semifinal match after the 2022 and 2024 editions. While Atherton pointed out India's flaws during the Sky Cricket Podcast, he still feels England will have to be "at their best" to beat them and the final match would be a rematch of the 2024 edition between India and South Africa.

2026-03-03T19:48:27.375032+00:00 IST

Venkatesh hails return of RCB's home matches to Chinnaswamy

RCB are all set to return to the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, with five of their home games confirmed to take place in Bengaluru this 2026 IPL season. Their games at home were under a cloud of uncertainty due to a stampede that took place after the team's maiden IPL win last year during the victory celebrations, and the venue missed out on hosting matches of the state's T20 competition, the Maharaja Trophy and the ICC Women's World Cup fixtures as well. Bengaluru also did not get any fixtures for the ongoing T20 World Cup co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.

2026-03-03T17:31:42.561567+00:00 IST

Tennis

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Wimbledon: World number one Aryna Sabalenka marches to round 3

It was another methodical performance from the top-ranked superstar, who edged past Marie by 7-6(4), 6-4.

2025-07-02T15:26:01.970920+00:00 IST

Djokovic marches into second round of Wimbledon 2025

Seven-time winner Novak Djokovic kicked off his Wimbledon 2025 campaign in style as he registered a hard-fought win against France's Alexandre Muller in the first round of the competition on Tuesday.

2025-07-02T06:32:07.152837+00:00 IST

Wimbledon: Sinner starts off with win, Zverev crashes out

Sinner swept away the challenge from Nardi by 6-4, 6-3, 6-0 within just an hour and 48 minutes, unlike his rival and defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, who had a gruelling five-set battler with compatriot Fabio Fognini.

2025-07-01T20:31:33.909343+00:00 IST

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Key wins and close contests mark Day 2 of DSC U-15 TT

Day 2 of the Dream Sports Championship (DSC) U-15 Table Tennis saw the league stage gather momentum at TNPESU, Chennai, with players across boys' and girls' categories producing a mix of dominant straight-game wins and hard-fought five-set encounters as group standings began to take shape, according to a release.

2026-02-01T12:57:01.776500+00:00 IST

Punjab clean sweep junior men’s Skeet T2 trials

Punjab shooters clean swept the podium in the Junior Men's Skeet T2 finals with Harviraj Singh, Harazeez Singh Atwal and Gurfateh Singh Sandhu taking the top three spots respectively in the Shotgun National Selection Trials 1&2 which is being held here at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range.

2026-02-01T11:05:10.196271+00:00 IST

Thailand Masters: India's Devika wins maiden BWF World Tour title

India's Devika Sihag scripted history as she became the women's singles champion of the Thailand Masters 2026 badminton event on Sunday, according to Olympics.com.

2026-02-01T10:38:05.624260+00:00 IST

Football

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Indomitable India stun IR Iran in Ahmedabad

The full-time whistle had barely left the referee's lips when the Indian dugout emptied in a surge of euphoria. Players sprinted across the pitch, substitutes and staff joining those who had fought for every inch in the Ahmedabad evening. There were tears, embraces, fists raised to the sky. The Blue Colts had achieved what looked, for long stretches of the match, almost impossible. India came from behind to defeat IR Iran 2-1 in their last Group D match at the EKA Arena in Ahmedabad, and sealed qualification for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026, thus marking their 10th appearance in the tournament's history

2025-12-01T02:28:51.309102+00:00 IST

Odisha to bolster grassroots feeder programmes

AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey met with Sachin R. Jadhav, Sports Secretary, Government of Odisha, in Bhubaneswar to discuss the renewal of the AIFF-FIFA Talent Academy in Odisha

2025-11-30T08:40:00.085032+00:00 IST

"Everyone pulling in the same direction": Mascherano

"I'd highlight the last two months - they've been incredible. But the merit goes to the players for convincing themselves of where we wanted to go. We've reached the end of the season with a brotherhood inside the team, everyone pulling in the same direction, and the power of a group is unbreakable. We're on the verge of playing the game we dreamed of, at home, with our people," he added.

2025-11-30T04:17:24.965908+00:00 IST

Hockey

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“Our only target was to qualify for World Cup": Manpreet Singh

"Our only target was to qualify for the World Cup, and now our next focus will be on how we perform there. That is very important as it has been 50 years and we could not win a World Cup since then, this time we hope we win the World Cup and give our hundred per cent," he added.

2025-09-07T19:06:05.343636+00:00 IST

Coach Fulton sets eyes on WC, Asian Games after India's AC win

The Indian Men's Hockey Team clinched the continental title as they registered a comfortable 4-1 win over defending champions South Korea at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium on Sunday. India lifted the Asia Cup trophy after a long gap of eight years, and with this victory, the Harmanpreet Singh-led side qualified for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026.

2025-09-07T18:53:47.930959+00:00 IST

HI announces Rs 3 lakhs each to players following Asia Cup win

Following the Indian Men's Hockey Team's historic win at the Asia Cup Rajgir, Bihar 2025, Hockey India announced INR 3 lakh each to players and INR 1.5 lakh to the support staff, as per a release from Hockey India.

2025-09-07T16:48:52.917397+00:00 IST

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Cricket

T20 World Cup: Paul Stirling’s Ireland look to leave a mark

The 35-year-old Stirling, who holds the record for the most T20I appearances by any international cricketer with 161 matches, will once again spearhead Ireland's campaign as they look to build on recent performances and improve consistency on the global stage.

2026-02-06T11:07:51.194186+00:00 IST

Cricket

"We saw very best of Smriti": Ex-NZ star hails RCB skipper

Skipper Smriti came in clutch during the record chase of 203. Despite the early wicket of Grace Harris, she and Georgia Voll posted a record-breaking partnership that helped RCB to their second WPL title and a historic double of holding the IPL and WPL titles at the same time.

2026-02-06T10:31:56.633516+00:00 IST

Cricket

Suryavanshi goes berserk in U19 WC final, shatters record books

In the title clash against England, Vaibhav tortured the bowlers with his unreal hitting, smashing 175 in just 80 balls, with 15 fours and 15 sixes, and ran away with the runs at a strike rate of 218.75. This is the highest score in the final of the U19 WC final, outdoing former Indian U19 captain Unmukt Chand, who had hit 112* against Australia in 2012.

2026-02-06T10:19:28.406075+00:00 IST

Others

BOXAM Elite 2026: Nitu, Preeti reach SFs, India confirm 19 nedals

The Indian women's team, under the guidance of new head coach Santiago Nieva, has confirmed 12 medals, while the Indian men's team is assured of 7 ahead of the semis, as per a press release from the Badminton Federation of India (BFI).

2026-02-06T10:13:39.861197+00:00 IST

Others

Hisar Heroes, Bhiwani Bulls set for KCL semifinal 1 clash

Hisar Heroes enter the semi-final with strong momentum, built on attacking consistency and improved defensive coordination, according to a release. Led by star raider Ashu Malik, the Heroes will look to control the tempo and apply early pressure. On the other side, Bhiwani Bulls, powered by the fearless raiding of Devank Dalal, will aim to use their aggressive approach to unsettle the Heroes in a knockout setting.

2026-02-06T09:50:11.500822+00:00 IST

Cricket

Harshit Rana ruled out of T20 World Cup 2026: Sources

Team India all-rounder Harshit Rana has been ruled out of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 due to an injury. Harshit Rana was injured during Team India's T20 WC 2026 warm-up match against South Africa on Wednesday.

2026-02-06T09:39:35.823087+00:00 IST

Others

Delhi Court to pronounce bail order for Olympian wrestler S Kumar

Delhi's Rohini court on Friday reserved an order on the bail plea of Olympian wrestler Sushil Kumar. The order is expected by evening today. Sushil Kumar is accused in the Sagar Dhankar murder case of 2021, lodged in Model Town Police Station. His earlier bail was cancelled by the Supreme Court last year.

2026-02-06T09:12:27.670497+00:00 IST

Cricket

HPCA welcomes Supreme Court’s order to lift ban on Anurag Thakur

The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) has welcomed the Supreme Court's decision to lift the ban on Anurag Thakur, allowing him to participate in the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) affairs again.

2026-02-06T08:45:13.631062+00:00 IST

Cricket

Tiigers of Kolkata storm into the ISPL final

Tiigers of Kolkata produced a composed, all-round performance under knockout pressure to defeat Ahmedabad in Qualifier 2 and seal their place in the ISPL Final.

2026-02-06T08:23:42.933343+00:00 IST

Others

EWCF launches Road to EWC Program ahead of EWC

The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) launched the global Road to EWC qualification program for the Esports World Cup 2026, according to a release. Featuring more than 230 tournaments across every major esports region and competition level, Road to EWC 2026 connects publisher-led leagues, elite international events, and endemic qualifiers into a single season-long pathway, culminating at the Esports World Cup 2026 (EWC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from July 6 through to August 23, 2026.

2026-02-06T08:20:51.511208+00:00 IST

Cricket

“U-turn can happen anytime:” Pathan on Pakistan’s boycott

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan said that Pakistan can make a "U-turn" any time regarding their decision to boycott their ICC T20 World Cup 2026 group-stage match against India, scheduled for February 15 at Colombo.

2026-02-06T07:58:15.355591+00:00 IST

Cricket

India opt to bat first against England in U19 World Cup final

India Under-19 captain Ayush Mhatre won the toss and opted to bat first against England Under-19 in the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 final on Friday at the Harare Sports Club, Harare.

2026-02-06T07:12:05.056161+00:00 IST

Cricket

India Legends crowned Asian Legends Cup 2026 champions

India Legends were crowned champions of the inaugural Asian Legends Cup 2026 after defeating Bangladesh Legends in the final BCA Thailand Ground in Bangkok, delivering a composed and clinical performance to lift the title.

2026-02-06T06:39:17.191292+00:00 IST

Cricket

Dinesh Karthik, Rajat Patidar, others congratulate RCB on WPL win

Indian cricket fraternity, including Dinesh Karthik, Yuzvendra Chahal, Rajat Patidar, Krunal Pandya, Mithali Raj and others, alongside the former chief minister of Karnataka, HD Kumaraswamy, congratulated the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) women's team on clinching their second Women's Premier League (WPL) title on Thursday.

2026-02-06T06:20:45.347221+00:00 IST