Sports

Anjum hails Jemimah's "fighting spirit" as DC reaches eliminator

Indeed, Delhi Capitals made it count when needed the most, with knocks from Laura Wolvaardt and Jemimah leading a tight run-chase of 126 runs, completed with eight balls and five wickets in hand. After starting the season with two losses, they got a win against UP Warriorz in their third, but sunk further due to a loss to RCB. Two more wins over the Mumbai Indians (MI) and the RCB brought some life back in DC's campaign, leaving them with three wins and three loss before GG condemned them to a three-run loss. However, DC made up for this bitter, heartbreaking loss at the right time. They needed just a win to take the second eliminator spot, and Wolvaardt and Jemimah made sure DC got this all-important win, making it DC's fourth-playoff appearance in four editions. A win at the eliminator could help DC reach its fourth final in four seasons, but that would become clear on Tuesday.

2026-02-02T12:50:51.922621+00:00 IST

Formula 1 race could return to India soon: Sources

With the organisation of the Indian Grand Prix case currently in court, Mansukh Mandaviya has suggested handing the organisation of the Formula One race to an event company until a decision is made. A Japanese company has expressed interest in hosting the event, according to MYAS sources.

2026-02-02T12:47:48.121690+00:00 IST

Hazlewood's return delayed, to miss early stages of T20 World Cup

In a blow to the Australian fast bowling unit, which has battled injuries, pacer Josh Hazlewood is to miss out on the initial stages of the ICC T20 World Cup tournament and will continue his rehabilitation in Sydney for his Achilles issue, ESPNCricinfo reported on Monday.

2026-02-02T12:42:00.075742+00:00 IST

"A chance as good as anybody": Ponting on Australia's T20 WC

Ponting, one of the finest Australian captains of all time who led the team to the ICC Cricket World Cup 2003 and 2007 and the ICC Champions Trophy 2006 and 2009, was speaking on the latest episode of ICC Review. Australia, the 2021 edition's champions, have a very shaky record in T20 World Cups. In the last editions, losses to India and Afghanistan knocked them out in the Super Eight Stage. The six-time and current 50-over champions have not been able to replicate their generational run in Tests and ODIs in the 2000s in the T20 World Cup.

2026-02-02T12:20:29.429605+00:00 IST

JKNC leader speaks on Pakistan's boycott of T20WC clash vs India

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 tournament.

2026-02-02T11:32:23.484231+00:00 IST

Harbhajan slams Pakistan's boycott of T20 WC clash against India

2026-02-02T11:28:22.098988+00:00 IST

Glasgow Commonwealth Games athletics team final selection trials to be held in May

While announcing the qualification standards for track and field events for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) stated that only a limited number of athletes will represent the country in Glasgow.

2026-02-02T11:00:04.581140+00:00 IST

Cricket

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Cricket West Indies shares statement after elimination

Shallow highlighted the resilience shown by the players throughout the tournament and praised the unity within the squad.

2026-03-02T08:51:07.689199+00:00 IST

“Switched off my phone, social media”: Samson on his poor form

Sanju Samson revealed that he switched off his phone, social media and "did some soul-searching" to put his lean patch behind him, following his match-winning 97* against West Indies in a do-or-die T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s clash on Sunday, to help Team India secure a semifinal berth in the tournament.

2026-03-02T07:46:26.365416+00:00 IST

Cricket fans will be happy that Samson has got success: Gavaskar

Now, India will face England in the semi-finals at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday. Speaking on Star Sports, former India captain Sunil Gavaskar hailed Samson's knock against the West Indies and also praised the strike rotation of the Indian players during the chase.

2026-03-02T07:41:19.310376+00:00 IST

Tennis

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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

Alcaraz overcomes resilient Khachanov to seals QFs spot

Alcaraz, who delivered an up-and-down performance in the fourth round, sealed a 6-3, 3-6, 7-5 victory over Khachanov. In the second and third sets, the number three-ranked star let slip a break lead but staged a sublime comeback to maintain his flawless run in the tournament.

2025-05-13T17:13:50.384546+00:00 IST

Djokovic and coach Murray part ways after six months

Djokovic, 37, had brought Murray to his coaching staff ahead of the Australian Open 2025.

2025-05-13T15:27:19.825486+00:00 IST

Others

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Haryana crowned Senior Women's National Kabaddi champions

The final lived up to expectations, with both teams trading momentum through the two halves. Haryana edged ahead in the closing stages to secure the win, producing a composed performance under pressure to claim the championship, as per a press release.

2026-01-30T16:08:29.608370+00:00 IST

"This notice is not right”: Dutee Chand on SIR notices in WB

Chand's remarks come after former Indian footballer Mehtab Hossain, as well as former cricketers Jhulan Goswami, Laxmi Ratan Shukla, and Mohammad Shami, received summons from the Election Commission to appear for verification hearings. All of them complied with the summons and appeared for their respective hearings.

2026-01-30T14:41:37.206770+00:00 IST

Parampal Singh Guron and Ganemat Sekhon win Skeet Trial 1 Finals

Zorawar Singh Bedi and Sanyogita Shekhawat took top honours in the Junior Men's and Women's category respectively, as per a press release from the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI).

2026-01-30T14:11:09.711752+00:00 IST

Football

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Tamil Nadu win Sub Junior Boys’ NFC Tier 2

Tamil Nadu became champions of the Sub Junior Boys' National Football Championship 2025-26 Tier 2, defeating Telangana 2-1 at the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Ground in Narainpur, Chhattisgarh

2025-11-13T16:14:56.228205+00:00 IST

India U23 men's head coach Naushad Moosa announces 23-member team

India U23 men's national team head coach Naushad Moosa announced the 23-member squad ahead of the side's travel to Thailand on Thursday.

2025-11-13T16:13:28.457629+00:00 IST

"India needs its competitive football now more than ever":Chhetri

Uncertainty looms large over the upcoming 2025-26 Indian Super League (ISL) season after the Request for Proposal (RFP) process to monetise the league's commercial rights concluded last week without receiving a single bid. The development has sent shockwaves across Indian football, prompting players from various clubs, including Indian legend Sunil Chhetri to come together and issue a collective statement expressing their frustration and appeal for immediate action.

2025-11-11T14:03:59.133238+00:00 IST

Hockey

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Fulton hoping to "keep the pressure on" ahead of Asia Cup opener

India will kickstart its Asia Cup hockey campaign against China on August 29. The final will be played on September 7. The Men in Blue are a prolific presence in the tournament, having won it thrice in 2003, 2007 and 2017 and finishing as runners-up five times. They are featured in Pool A alongside Japan, China and Kazakhstan.

2025-08-28T16:42:03.251515+00:00 IST

PM Modi extends best wishes to teams playing Hockey Asia Cup

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his best wishes to all the participating teams in the Asia Cup 2025 Hockey, which will kickstart from Friday in Bihar's Rajgir on National Sports Day (NSD), a celebration of the birth anniversary of Indian hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand.

2025-08-28T15:18:06.351107+00:00 IST

"Mindset is to play smartly...": Harmanpreet ahead of Asia Cup

2025-08-28T14:57:04.587620+00:00 IST

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Jaipur lift Kognivera Cup, securing their seventh title of season

The final began on an even footing, with both sides feeling their way into the game. V Polo opened their account early, with Jaipur matching soon after, as the first chukker ended level at 1-1, setting the tone for a competitive encounter, according to a press release from Jaipur Polo.

2026-02-02T10:48:11.627039+00:00 IST

Others

Ashu Malik leads Hisar Heroes into host Sonipat Stars’ fortress

Hisar Heroes are gearing up for a high-intensity showdown as they lock horns with hosts Sonipat Stars in Match 21 of the Kabaddi Champions League (KCL), with the spotlight firmly on the marquee raiders Ashu Malik and Ayan Lohchab. The encounter at the Sports University of Haryana, Rai promises fierce competition, amplified by passionate home support for the Stars.

2026-02-02T10:47:55.410548+00:00 IST

Others

Asian Championship Rifle/Pistol gets underway in Delhi

A total of 311 athletes from 20 countries, including hosts India, are in the way across the junior and senior categories, where 30 medal sets are up for grabs. Youth competitions will also be held alongside, as per a press release from the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI).

2026-02-02T10:41:53.405823+00:00 IST

Others

“Goa will be make or break”: Black Birds’ Naga Chaitanya

As the Indian Racing Festival (IRF) prepares to make its historic debut at the Manohar International Airport in Goa on 14th and 15th February 2026, actor and Hyderabad Black Birds team owner Naga Chaitanya is gearing up for what could be the most defining weekend of the season.

2026-02-02T09:16:39.486330+00:00 IST

Cricket

“Losing Phoebe impacted team setup”: Abhishek Nayar

UP Warriorz (UPW) coach Abhishek Nayar said it is difficult to pinpoint where the team's Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 season went wrong but admitted that Phoebe Litchfield's absence hurt them, following a loss against Delhi Capitals on Sunday and eventually being eliminated from the playoff race.

2026-02-02T09:07:11.633766+00:00 IST

Cricket

"We'll try to stick to our strengths against Gujarat": Charani

Delhi Capitals left-arm spinner Sree Charani said that the team will stick to their plan as they face off against Gujarat Giants in an all-important clash in the Women's Premier League (WPL) Eliminator on Tuesday.

2026-02-02T08:55:19.298326+00:00 IST

Cricket

India A squad for T20 WC warm-up matches announced

India A will play against the USA on February 2 in their first warm-up fixture of the T20 World Cup. The Ayush Badoni-led side will then square off against Namibia on February 6 in their second warm-up fixture of the marquee tournament.

2026-02-02T08:23:47.650621+00:00 IST

Hockey

Hockey India clarifies Manpreet's omission from national camp

Hockey India secretary general Bhola Nath Singh said the veteran Indian midfielder Manpreet Singh asked for a rest himself and is absolutely fit. Notably, Manpreet was not named in the list of 33-member core probable group for the Senior Men's National Hockey Coaching Camp.

2026-02-02T07:47:10.989753+00:00 IST

Cricket

Buttler makes history in record 402nd appearance for England

England star batter became the fourth highest run-getter in T20Is after the second Sri Lanka vs England match of the three-match series, on Sunday. Buttler is now only behind Pakistan's Babar Azam, India's Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli on the most T20I runs list.

2026-02-02T07:22:14.271893+00:00 IST

Cricket

Tharoor reacts on Pakistan boycotting T20 WC match against India

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor criticised the politicisation of cricket, calling Pakistan's boycott of the T20 World Cup 2026 match against India "disgraceful," and urged all parties concerned to "contact each other on an emergency basis" regarding the imbroglio.

2026-02-02T06:51:56.013571+00:00 IST

Cricket

“Pakistan knows it can't win”: Kirti Azad on T20 WC match row

Former Indian cricketer and TMC MP, Kirti Azad, said Pakistan refused to play against India in both teams' group-stage fixture of the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 because they know they can not win the match.

2026-02-02T06:19:19.151383+00:00 IST

Cricket

BCCI backs ICC’s stance: Shukla after PAK's WC match boycott

The BCCI vice president Rajeev Shukla said the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) board agrees with the ICC's stance on sportsmanship regarding Pakistan's boycott of their T20 World Cup 2026 group-stage match against India and will comment only after consulting the ICC.

2026-02-02T05:57:38.239037+00:00 IST

Cricket

Banton’s brilliance guides England to 6-wicket win over Sri Lanka

England secured an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka, chasing down a revised target of 169 in the rain-affected second T20I. The series win comes after England's 2-1 win against Sri Lanka in the ODI series earlier.

2026-02-02T05:44:07.518708+00:00 IST

Football

Man United beat Fulham 3-2, Spurs draw 2-2 with Man City

Manchester United came from a late scare to beat Fulham 3-2 at Old Trafford on Sunday, making it three wins from three under interim head coach Michael Carrick. On the other hand, Tottenham Hotspur staged a comeback to draw the game against Man City by 2-2.

2026-02-02T05:11:02.631026+00:00 IST