Sports

KCL: Panipat Panthers, Hisar Heroes and Rohtak Royals get wins

In Match 17, Panipat Panthers stamped their authority against hosts Sonipat Stars with a one-sided 48-24 victory. From the opening raids, the Panthers looked in control as Narender Kandola led the charge, supported well by Meetu Sharma, while Sonipat relied heavily on Ayan Lohchab. The turning point came when Deepanshu Khatri trapped Ayan Lohchab, opening the floodgates for Panipat. Kandola's super raid inflicted an all-out and pushed the match firmly in Panthers' favour before halftime, as per a KCL press release.

2026-02-02T19:48:36.199712+00:00 IST

Ranji Trophy: Jaiswal, Shardul included in Mumbai's QF squad

Mumbai will be aiming to secure their record-extending 43rd Ranji Trophy title as they start their knockout journey against Karnataka in Mumbai. Shardul has been named as the captain of the side, having last played for Mumbai in the Vijay Hazare Trophy a month back on January 3 against Maharashtra before an injury ruled him out of the competition. Siddhesh Lad captained Mumbai in their previous clash against Mumbai, which recently ended in a draw.

2026-02-02T19:29:56.863827+00:00 IST

No instructions from PCB for Women's A team for India A clash

As per ESPNCricinfo, the preparation for the tournament, starting from February 13, is going normally as of now, with both arch-rivals set to meet on February 15. But on the other hand, Pakistan has decided to boycott its group-stage match against India in the ICC World T20 World Cup, scheduled for February 15. The Pakistan government said in a post on X that the Pakistan Team "shall not take the field" in the match against India without giving any reason. The match was scheduled for February 15. Pakistan is in Group A with India, Namibia, the Netherlands and the USA for the marquee men's T20 cricket tournament.

2026-02-02T19:02:14.327666+00:00 IST

Fancode secures exclusive TV, digital rights for ISL 2025-26

A statement from the AIFF said, "The interim Managing Committee of the Indian Super League (ISL) and the RFQ committee, on Monday, February 2, 2026, selected the Broadcast and Production partners for the ISL 2025-26 season, which kicks off on February 14. The RFQ for the media rights was floated on January 18, 2026, with the bid submission deadline of February 1, 2026."

2026-02-02T18:53:07.199907+00:00 IST

India’s proven global sporting credibility: IFs give endorsements

High-visibility events such as the Asian Aquatics Championships 2025 (Ahmedabad), World Para Athletics Championships (New Delhi), Kho Kho World Cup, FIH Pro League, ISSF Junior World Cup, BWF World Junior Championships, and the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Pune Grand Tour highlight India's operational readiness across diverse geographies and sporting formats.

2026-02-02T18:52:07.119735+00:00 IST

Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from Rotterdam Open

Alcaraz had secured this ATP 500 event title last season, beating Alex de Minaur in the final. But he would not be defending this hard-court crown. The competition will be taking place from February 9-16. Top 10-ranked stars like Alexander Zverev, Felix Auger-Aliassime and de Minaur will be featuring in the competition.

2026-02-02T18:27:46.875661+00:00 IST

KCL: Hisar Heroes get 36-17 win over Faridabad Fighters

The high-stakes encounter began with Hisar Heroes taking early initiative as Ashu Malik led the raiding charge, while Faridabad Fighters relied on Rohit Gulia, supported by Jaideep Dahiya, to keep pace. The opening exchanges were tight, with both teams testing each other defensively, and the score reading 8-7 in Hisar's favour ahead of the first strategic timeout. A crucial moment followed when Rohit Gulia's do-or-die raid was successfully tackled, allowing Hisar to revive Ashu and regain momentum, as a press release from KCL.

2026-02-02T18:26:16.028780+00:00 IST

Cricket

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Gujarat Diamonds name Angelo Mathews as marquee player

Team Gujarat Diamonds on Monday officially announced former Sri Lankan captain Angelo Mathews as their Marquee Player for the upcoming Big Cricket League (BCL) Season 2, scheduled from 11 March to 22 March 2026 at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex Stadium, Greater Noida.

2026-03-02T10:34:49.172211+00:00 IST

“That innings was special”: Ravi Shastri hails Sanju Samson

Samson's 97 not out off 50 balls came when India needed that sort of knock from the top order, and former Indian cricketer Ravi Shastri hailed his composure, calmness and batting prowess after the match.

2026-03-02T10:12:01.728330+00:00 IST

Samson should consistently play in white-ball format: Ganguly

Former Indian cricket team captain and current president of the Cricket Association Of Bengal (CAB), Sourav Ganguly, called Sanju Samson's match-winning 97*-run innings "outstanding" and hailed him as a "very good player" after the wicket-keeper batter helped Team India reach the semis of the T20 World Cup 2026 by defeating West Indies in a must-win Super 8s clash.

2026-03-02T09:02:03.815514+00:00 IST

Tennis

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Pope Leo XIV shares special moment with Jannik Sinner

Italy's Jannik Sinner, the number one-ranked tennis star, who had an off day in the ongoing Italian Open on Wednesday, went to the Vatican City and met Pope Leo XIV

2025-05-14T17:49:09.367792+00:00 IST

Italian Open: Clinical Alcaraz downs Draper to move into semis

Spain's rising star Carlos Alcaraz punched Jack Draper's return ticket from Rome with a clinical victory in the Italian Open quarter-finals on Wednesday.

2025-05-14T16:20:50.452083+00:00 IST

Italian Open: Coco Gauff storms into semi-final

American sensation Coco Gauff breezed past world number seven Mirra Andreeva to confirm her berth in the semi-finals of the Italian Open on Wednesday.

2025-05-14T14:59:48.028742+00:00 IST

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PWL 2026: Haryana Thunders storm their way into finals

Entering the contest as table-toppers with four wins and eight points, Haryana absorbed early pressure before turning the tie decisively in the second half, underlining why they have been the most consistent side of the season. Punjab Royals, who finished fourth in the league stage, pushed Haryana all the way in a gripping nine-bout contest, as per a PWL press release.

2026-01-30T18:54:09.027250+00:00 IST

Punjab maintain 3–2 lead at halfway stage of first PWL 2026 SF

Having established a 3-1 advantage through the opening four bouts, Punjab absorbed Haryana's resistance in the fifth contest to retain their edge heading into the decisive second half, as both sides battled intensely for a place in the final, as per a PWL press release.

2026-01-30T17:38:10.626240+00:00 IST

International Olympic Academy delegation visits SAI HQ in Delhi

During the meeting, Asimakopoulos said that he was impressed to see "The Plan, the strategy and the vision that the Sports Ministry has put in place in order to play a major role in the Olympic Movement." He added that after seeing all the sports programmes being run by the government, the IOA is keen to extend help to strengthen Olympic education in the country, as per a press release by the Union Sports Ministry.

2026-01-30T17:37:15.862956+00:00 IST

Football

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Khalid Jamil names India’s 23-men squad for Asian Cup Qualifiers

The Blue Tigers, who have been camping in Bengaluru since November 6, will arrive in Dhaka on Saturday evening, according to a press release from the All India Football Federation (AIFF).

2025-11-15T05:59:37.716370+00:00 IST

India U23s look for ‘quick and alert’ performance vs Thailand

The Blue Colts camped in Kolkata from November 7, before flying to Thailand on November 13 for the friendly. Head coach Naushad Moosa has named a number of newbies in his squad of 23 players. With as many as 10 new faces in the team, Moosa is looking to use this friendly as an opportunity to widen the pool of players at the U23 level

2025-11-14T17:24:02.763606+00:00 IST

Royal Norwegian Embassy honours Minerva Academy FC

The young players also shared heartfelt stories from their journey: Denamoni spoke about his dream of representing India at the World Cup one day. Chingkheiganba recalled calling his mother after the victory and hearing the pride in her voice. Chetan described facing Palestine as the toughest match of the tournament, praising their relentless spirit

2025-11-14T06:42:08.729130+00:00 IST

Hockey

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Men's Hockey Asia Cup: India kickstart campaign with 4-3 win

For India, it was Captain Harmanpreet Singh (20', 33', 47') who put in a fantastic performance, as he scored a hat-trick. And whilst Jugraj Singh (18') was India's second scorer, China got their goals from Shihao Du (12'), Benhai Chen (35'), Jiesheng Gao (41'), as per a press release from Hockey India.

2025-08-29T12:32:33.266825+00:00 IST

HI leads way with futuristic Governance Reforms on Sports Day

On the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand - celebrated nationwide as National Sports Day - a special tribute was paid to the iconic player by Fumio Ogura, President, Asian Hockey Federation; Raveendran Sankaran, IPS, DG-cum-CEO, BSSA; Jitendra Rana, IPS, Inspector General of Police, Patna Zone; Dilip Kumar Tirkey, President, Hockey India; Bhola Nath Singh, Vice President, Asian Hockey Federation & Secretary General, Hockey India; Sekar J Manoharan, Treasurer, Hockey India & President, Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu; and Commander R.K. Srivastava, Director General, Hockey India during the pre-match protocol of the opening game of the ongoing Hero Asia Cup Rajgir, Bihar 2025, featuring Malaysia and Bangladesh.

2025-08-29T06:12:56.584825+00:00 IST

‘India has no competition in Hockey Men's Asia Cup 2025’

Ahead of the start of the Men's Asia Cup 2025 here on Friday, Hockey India Secretary General Bhola Nath Singh said that he is very confident that Team India will qualify for the Hockey World Cup, as there is no competition for the team in the upcoming event.

2025-08-29T03:51:53.022713+00:00 IST

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Tennis

Mumbai Open: Sanwangkaew, Jeanjean cruise to next round

The opening day of the main draw served up a series of well-contested matches at the Mumbai Open 125K Series, held at the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) on Monday. Mananchaya Sanwangkaew, Leolia Jeanjean, Mai Hontama, Misaki Matsuda, Miho Kuramochi and Mei Yamaguchi, all progressed to the next round with notable wins.

2026-02-02T18:22:41.841155+00:00 IST

Others

Ice Hockey League Season 3: Kangs Sing edge past table-toppers

With a close competition. Kangs Sing sealed the win with a late goal in the final 30 seconds. Earlier in the day, Shakar Chiktan Royals secured a victory, United Nubra registered their first win of the season, and Changathang Shans posted the day's highest score

2026-02-02T18:21:30.185047+00:00 IST

Cricket

Sri Lanka announce final T20 WC squad; Eshan, Kamindu in

After the preliminary squad was announced in December, Sri Lanka has today released its final squad, per the ICC, with batter Kamindu Mendis making the cut, and so does pacer Eshan Malinga, who injured his shoulder during the 2nd T20I against England and will miss Tuesday's final T20I at Pallekele.

2026-02-02T18:16:17.377547+00:00 IST

Cricket

Tilak Varma makes 38 on return against USA in warm-up game

Before the WC, India A is playing two warm-up matches, with this being their first one before the Ayush Badoni-led side takes on Namibia on February 6. Notably, the senior men's side is also slated to play a warm-up match ahead of their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign. They will face South Africa on February 4.

2026-02-02T17:41:03.770967+00:00 IST

Others

Indian women's team to defend Badminton Asia title without Sindhu

Tuesday marks the start of the sixth edition of the Badminton Asia Team Championships in Qingdao, China, with the men's and women's events featuring some of Asia's top teams. A replacement for Sindhu has not been named, as the deadline to do so has passed, and India will compete without one.

2026-02-02T17:31:06.412153+00:00 IST

Cricket

GG stalwart Sophie two wickets away from re-writing WPL history

For GG and DC, it would be a high-stakes match-up as the eliminator clash will decide who gets to play in the title clash against 2024 champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). The 36-year-old Sophie is in red-hot form with the ball, making merry in every phase of the play and has the experience and power to take GG to their first-ever WPL final.

2026-02-02T17:03:59.140728+00:00 IST

Football

India U17 lose 2-0 to Bangladesh in preparation for U17 Asia Cup

The India U17 women's national team suffered a 0-2 defeat against Bangladesh in the SAFF U19 Women's Championship 2026 at the Pokhara Rangasala Stadium in Pokhara, Nepal, on Monday.

2026-02-02T16:52:20.966923+00:00 IST

Others

KCL Day 10: Action packed triple-header all set at Sonipat

The evening begins at 7:00 PM with Karnal Kings locking horns with Gurugram Gurus in Match 20. Karnal Kings will look to continue their attacking approach, banking on quick raids and sharp counterplay to seize early momentum. Gurugram Gurus, known for their fearless, high-tempo style, will aim to unsettle the Kings with aggression and intensity from the opening whistle, according to a KCL press release.

2026-02-02T16:38:15.848397+00:00 IST

Cricket

Sri Lankan Eshan Malinga to miss 3rd T20I against England

After a lengthy rain interval, when Malinga bowled the third ball of the eighth over to Tom Banton, he ended up jerking his left shoulder, his non-bowling one, while delivering the ball and fell on the ground during his follow-through. He was left clutching his shoulder in pain. The delivery turned out to be a beamer and was declared a no-ball.

2026-02-02T16:35:06.649253+00:00 IST

Cricket

T20WC: No Cummins, but Aussies bank on Marsh, David, Ellis, Zampa

In the previous edition, held in the West Indies and the USA, Australia was eliminated in the Super Eight stage. The current squad is a healthy mix of youth and experience. Even the younger/fringe players within the side have more than enough T20 experience under their belt to lock horns against some of the world's best. Young talents like Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, and Cam Green, and fringe stars like Matthew Kuhnemann and Nathan Ellis, will be in the spotlight, with Cummins ruled out of the tournament and Hazlewood likely to miss the early stages due to an Achilles injury. The retirements of David Warner (from international cricket) and Mitchell Starc (from T20Is) have removed significant experience and big-match pedigree from the side.

2026-02-02T16:03:28.859847+00:00 IST

Cricket

Buttler 75 runs away from 4,000 runs in T20Is

The third T20I between Sri Lanka and England will take place on Tuesday at Pallekele on Tuesday, with the series already in England's pocket by 2-0. In the previous T20I, Buttler had made his 402nd appearance in England colours, becoming their most-capped cricketer history and overtaking pace legend James Anderson, who enjoyed over two decades of success in Three Lions set-up.

2026-02-02T16:00:11.486148+00:00 IST

Cricket

T20 WC: Proteas aim to avenge 2024 trauma; all eyes on 'Gen Next'

As mentioned above, the road after the 2024 final loss to India by seven runs has been a difficult one for South Africa. With one of their 2024 final's heroes, Heinrich Klaasen, retired, the youngsters in the side will be aiming to replicate what he had been doing in limited-overs cricket for the Proteas, with an experienced core of Quinton, Miller and skipper Aiden Markram serving as their guiding lights. Despite the large amount of failures, there is still a lot to fear about South Africa their line-up, with all its experience, youth and firepower could flip the script anyday and walk out with the gold. After the World Test Championship (WTC) triumph last year, the Proteas will enter the tournament with less baggage, without the 'Chokers' tag haunting them.

2026-02-02T15:33:23.285378+00:00 IST

Others

AMC lays down strategic approach for clean air ahead of CWG 2030

Amid rapid urbanisation and industrial development in India, air pollution has emerged as a major urban challenge. In this context, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has presented a robust model by adopting a well-planned, data-driven, and implementation-focused approach to air quality management.

2026-02-02T14:28:01.525682+00:00 IST

Others

Squash star Anahat Singh captures biggest title of her career

To secure her first-ever Professional Squash Association (PSA) Bronze-leveltitle, she outclassed the top-seed and England's 2022 Commonwealth Games gold medalist Georgina Kennedy. This is her 15th title overall on the PSA tour, as per Olympics.com.

2026-02-02T13:54:48.814393+00:00 IST