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India continues their dominance in white-ball tournaments

The Indian team continues their dominance in the white-ball tournaments since 2023, with 31 wins out of their 33 matches ODI and T20I combined.

2026-03-08T19:41:26.381691+00:00 IST

"Really happy for you chetta": Virat Kohli hails Sanju Samson for 'Player of the Tournament' performance in T20WC

From 46 runs in those five horrific innings against New Zealand to being dropped from the team in favour of Ishan Kishan, Sanju has scripted a fairytale comeback that was unexpected by perhaps even his die-hard fans had not expected. After two quick starts against Namibia and Zimbabwe, Sanju saved his best for all the high-stakes matches. From 97* against West Indies in the virtual quarterfinal for the final semifinal spot, to 89 against England and another 89 against New Zealand in semifinals and finals, Sanju left everyone mesmerised with his clean hitting and silenced every bit of trolling, criticism about his poor run and inconsistency, at least for a very long while to come.

2026-03-08T19:17:25.713088+00:00 IST

BCCI VP Rajeev Shukla hails India's T20 WC Triumph

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Vice-President Rajeev Shukla lauded the Suryakumar Yadav-led side for sucessfully defended the ICC Men's T20 World Cup title after defeating New Zealand by 96 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

2026-03-08T19:16:55.568032+00:00 IST

Yadav hails ace seamer Jasprit Bumrah for his exceptional skills

A dominant batting show by the top-order of Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, and Ishan Kishan, and later fiery spells by Jasprit Bumrah and Axar Patel, helped Team India make history, beating New Zealand by 96 runs at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.

2026-03-08T19:09:11.284731+00:00 IST

Jasprit Bumrah: The greatest T20 World Cup bowler ever?

At his home venue at Ahmedabad, Bumrah continued to make the entire India, the world and New Zealand batters bow down to his greatness as a four-wicket haul from him, along with three-wicket haul from Axar Patel did not keep New Zealand in contention at all during the gigantic 256 run chase as they crumbled under the pressure of scoreboard pressure, losing by 96 runs.

2026-03-08T19:00:33.000642+00:00 IST

Santner admits New Zealand were outplayed by India in T20WC final

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner admitted that his side was outplayed by India in the final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, while praising the hosts for their dominant performance in front of a packed home crowd.

2026-03-08T18:57:01.730429+00:00 IST

Shivam Dube reflects on his role in T20 WC 2026

The Indian team scripted history by becoming the only team to defend their ICC T20 World Cup title, after beating New Zealand in the final in Ahmedabad on Sunday. India's star performer in the T20 World Cup 2026, Shivam Dube, reflected on his role in the tournament.

2026-03-08T18:56:12.506116+00:00 IST

Cricket

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"Players should not be degraded": Kirti reacts on Gambhir remark

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP and former India cricketer Kirti Azad on Wednesday reacted to remarks made by India head coach Gautam Gambhir, saying that players should not be degraded and that mutual respect among all religions must be maintained in a democratic society.

2026-03-11T06:32:31.620260+00:00 IST

Virat Kohli begins preparations for IPL 2026

The right-handed batter has amassed 8661 runs in 267 matches and 259 innings in IPL history. Kohli has an average of 39.54 and a strike rate of 132.85. The former RCB captain has smashed eight centuries and 63 half-centuries in the tournament's history.

2026-03-11T06:02:30.668861+00:00 IST

Kerr shines as NZ women thrash Zimbabwe, seal 3-0 sweep

An outstanding all-round performance from Amelia Kerr, including a hat-trick, powered the New Zealand women's cricket team to a massive 200-run victory over the Zimbabwe women's cricket team in the third and final ODI, completing a dominant 3-0 whitewash in the series on Wednesday.

2026-03-11T05:23:21.209797+00:00 IST

Tennis

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ATP Delhi Open 2026: Karan, Manas awarded singles' wildcards

Karan Singh and Manas Dhamne have been awarded main draw wild cards for the upcoming Delhi Open, which begins on February 16, 2026, at the DLTA Complex. The Delhi Lawn Tennis Association (DLTA) also confirmed a main draw wild card for Digvijay Pratap Singh, along with four qualifying singles wild cards for the tournament.

2026-02-15T08:19:34.864381+00:00 IST

Manas Dhamne to face Rio Noguchi in first round of ATP Delhi Open

Indian teenager Manas Dhamne will face eighth seed Rio Noguchi of Japan in the first round of the ATP Delhi Open 2026 singles event, while the doubles draw will be headlined by top seeds Siddhant Banthia (India) and Alexander Donski (Bulgaria), and second seeds Niki Kaliyanda Poonacha (India) and Pruchya Isaro (Thailand).

2026-02-15T05:23:21.291701+00:00 IST

"Incredible": Sania Mirza hails Alcaraz–Sinner rivalry in tennis

Indian tennis legend Sania Mirza has described the emerging rivalry between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner as "incredible," saying the duo could be ushering in the next golden era of men's tennis.

2026-02-13T08:58:20.554316+00:00 IST

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Zydus Pinkathon Delhi marks Women's Day with 6,000 runners

Celebrating the indomitable spirit of women this International Women's Day, Zydus Pinkathon Delhi brought together nearly 6,000 women at the iconic Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium for its landmark eighth edition.

2026-03-08T10:20:04.425966+00:00 IST

Women’s participation key for India’s Olympic medal count: Khadse

Khadse made the remarks during the launch of a nationwide athletics league at 250 locations across the country under the ASMITA (Achieving Sports Milestone by Inspiring Women Through Action) programme at the Divisional Sports Complex, Garkheda, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, to mark International Women's Day.

2026-03-08T08:56:22.612958+00:00 IST

Empowering women is empowering society: Mansukh Mandaviya

Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya participated in the Fit India Pink Cyclothon in Kolkata today to celebrate International Women's Day, promoting women's fitness and cycling.

2026-03-08T07:42:34.375091+00:00 IST

Football

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Arsenal edge Chelsea 2-1, United come from behind to beat Palace

Arsenal restored their five-point lead at the top of the Premier League points table with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. Manchester United, on the other hand, defeated Crystal Palace by 2-1, according to the Premier League website.

2026-03-02T02:59:03.460558+00:00 IST

Dempo SC, Real Kashmir FC share spoils in a four-goal thriller

Dempo SC and Real Kashmir FC played out an entertaining 2-2 draw in the Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26 at the PJN Stadium in Fatorda, Goa, on Sunday.

2026-03-01T17:41:22.846975+00:00 IST

ISL 2026: Chennaiyin FC settle for a point

Chennaiyin FC picked up their first point of the ongoing Indian Super League (ISL) 2026 season with a spirited draw against Odisha FC on Sunday.

2026-03-01T16:04:10.225758+00:00 IST

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FIH Men's Pro League: Argentina hammer India 8-0 at Rourkela

India showed enough character in the second half, creating some notable opportunities with Shilanand Lakra and Aditya Lalage coming close to finding the back of the net.

2026-02-12T16:52:06.150320+00:00 IST

"The Blue Jersey Has Been My Motivation": Manmeet Singh

At 20, the midfielder has now made his senior debut for India, representing his team against Belgium at the FIH Men's Pro League 2025-26 in Rourkela on Thursday, according to a release.

2026-02-12T15:57:04.364281+00:00 IST

FIH Men's Pro League: Belgium beats India 3-1 in Rourkela

Nelson Onana (23'), Thomas Crols (53') and Arno Van Dessel (57') scored the goals for Belgium, while Shilanand Lakra (29') was the goalscorer for India

2026-02-11T17:37:42.819806+00:00 IST

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Cricket

Sanju speaks on conversations with Sachin following T20WC win

Samson scripted a comeback for ages, as he overcame poor form and exclusion from the playing eleven to shine when everything was at stake. Having scored just 46 runs in five innings against NZ before this tournament, Samson lost his place in the team to Ishan Kishan. When a leftie-dominant top-order was struggling against off-spin, destiny handed Sanju a second chance and he grabbed it with every inch of life he had in his hands. Right from the virtual quarterfinal against West Indies to the title clash against New Zealand, Samson mesmerised one and all with his tidy strokeplay, timing and broke records to join legends like Virat Kohli, Shahid Afridi, etc. in the history books of the T20 World Cup.

2026-03-08T18:46:37.379402+00:00 IST

Cricket

Amit Shah lauds India's T20 WC triumph

2026-03-08T18:45:49.120833+00:00 IST

Cricket

After T20WC win, Hardik aims for 10 ICC titles in 10 years

Hardik Pandya has set a target for the future, saying he hopes to win 10 more ICC titles over the next decade following India's triumph in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

2026-03-08T18:27:58.489570+00:00 IST

Cricket

"Before the tournament, I was trying too hard....": Bumrah

Besides top-order exploits by Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan, a four-wicket haul by Jasprit Bumrah and three-fer by all-rounder Axar Patel put Kiwis under Team India's vice grip, securing a 96-run win to secure the third T20 World Cup title at Ahmedabad, exorcising the ghosts of 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup final loss against Australia at the same venue under captaincy of Rohit Sharma.

2026-03-08T18:26:18.511170+00:00 IST

Cricket

"Captain and coach had faith in me": Abhishek after T20WC truimph

"The one thing was very clear, I wanted to share before as well, but today is the best day. The captain and coach had faith in me. Even I was doubting myself. I had never experienced this before; it was a tough tournament. I was just doing my process, trying to take it one game after another, but it wasn't easy. But I love this team because the way they backed me," Abhishek said.

2026-03-08T18:14:51.245926+00:00 IST

Cricket

Tendulkar, Kohli lead tributes after India’s T20WC title win

Cricket legends and current stars poured in congratulatory messages for Team India after they clinched the third ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 title, becoming the first side to defend the trophy in the T20 format.

2026-03-08T18:08:22.749951+00:00 IST

Cricket

President Murmu, PM Modi hail India's T20 WC triumph

President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the Indian team, as they scripted history by becoming the only team to defend their ICC T20 World Cup title, after beating New Zealand in the final in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

2026-03-08T17:56:55.913755+00:00 IST

Cricket

India wipes out 2023 horrors, wins 3rd T20WC title at Ahmedabad

NZ put India to bat first after winning the toss. Samson (89 in 46 balls, with five fours and eight sixes), Abhishek Sharma (52 in 21 balls, with six fours and three sixes), Ishan Kishan (54 in 25 balls, with four boundaries and four sixes), and Shivam Dube (26* in 8 balls, with three fours and two sixes) took India to 255/5.

2026-03-08T17:47:08.592320+00:00 IST

Hockey

India beat Uruguay 4-0 in FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers

The Indian Women's Hockey team opened their FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers 2026 Hyderabad, Telangana campaign with a dominant 4-0 win over Uruguay at the G. M. C. Balayogi Hockey Ground (Gachibowli Hockey Complex) on Sunday.

2026-03-08T17:18:11.942164+00:00 IST

Cricket

India's improved pace-off ball number drives team's success

Team India continued to run riot in the backend of the T20 World Cup, with fifties from Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma helped India to 255/5 at the end of 20 overs in the title clash against New Zealand.

2026-03-08T17:06:46.957279+00:00 IST

Cricket

Dube has played consistently crucial knocks in this WC: Pathan

Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan hailed Shivam Dube for playing crucial knocks consistently for India in the ongoing T20 World Cup.

2026-03-08T17:01:13.430313+00:00 IST

Cricket

India break calendar year record with 4th 250-plus score of 2026

The Indian cricket team has set a new benchmark in Men's T20 cricket by registering its fourth 250-plus score in 2026, marking the highest number of such totals by any team in a single calendar year.

2026-03-08T16:46:02.468915+00:00 IST

Others

Mandaviya on Lakshya Sen's silver in All England Open

The Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, on Sunday praised Lakshya Sen's effort in the All England final, saying he's proud of his achievement despite the tough loss.

2026-03-08T16:35:27.361653+00:00 IST

Cricket

Sachin lauds Abhishek, Ishan, Samson after India’s 255/5 in final

Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar lauded the Indian players for their blistering performance in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 final against New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

2026-03-08T15:47:34.204743+00:00 IST