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Jasprit Bumrah records his most expensive T20 bowling figures

India's ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah registered his most expensive bowling figures in the high-scoring 5th India vs New Zealand match at the Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram. Bumrah conceded 58 runs for no wicket against the Black Caps on Saturday.

2026-02-01T09:16:51.515075+00:00 IST

“Khelo India Mission will elevate nation’s sports culture”: Dhami

In an X post on Sunday, Dhami said, "Under the visionary leadership of the Hon'ble Prime Minister @narendramodi ji, the Khelo India Mission, presented under the Union Budget 2026-27, will become a powerful medium to elevate the nation's sports culture to new heights by connecting the country's youth with talent, technology, and training."

2026-02-01T09:05:57.238470+00:00 IST

KCL Day 9: Sonipat, Faridabad, Bhiwani to be in action

The Kabaddi Champions League (KCL) promises a blockbuster evening on Day 9 (February 2), with a triple-header of high-intensity matches at the Sports University of Haryana, Rai, as the league moves closer to its decisive phase.

2026-02-01T08:57:55.627765+00:00 IST

U-19 WC: No handshake between India, Pakistan captains at toss

India and Pakistan captains skipped the customary handshake at the toss during the Super 6 Group 2 match of the ongoing ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 on Sunday.

2026-02-01T08:33:47.235348+00:00 IST

USA’s Isani Vaghela suspended from bowling

Vaghela's suspension comes shortly after another setback for USA cricket. Earlier this week, the USA men's player Aaron Jones was charged with five counts of breaching the anti-corruption codes of Cricket West Indies (CWI) and the ICC and was suspended from all forms of cricket with immediate effect, according to the ICC website.

2026-02-01T08:25:31.037069+00:00 IST

Under-19 World Cup: Pakistan opt to bowl first against India

Pakistan Under-19 won the toss and opted to bowl first against India Under-19 in the Super 6 Group 2 match of the ongoing ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026. With the clash serving as the last group-stage fixture, both India and Pakistan are vying to get a spot in the semi-final and the match stands as a must-win for both the Asian teams.

2026-02-01T07:36:20.046558+00:00 IST

“It won’t be easy for Pakistan this time”: Chahal on IND-PAK

India go into Sunday's clash at Queens Sports Park in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, having won all their World Cup matches, while Pakistan need a big win to secure a semi-final berth.

2026-02-01T07:20:21.903593+00:00 IST

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T20 WC: Cricket fraternity hails Sanju Samson's heroic 97*

Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, former superstars Harbhajan Singh, Irfan Pathan, Mohammad Kaif, Shikhar Dhawan, and Suresh Raina heaped praises on Sanju Samson's masterclass 97* against West Indies, which single-handedly led Team India to a five-wicket win over West Indies at Kolkata's Eden Gardens.

2026-03-01T19:53:15.638364+00:00 IST

"Didn't start as well as we wanted": Hope after loss to India

Perhaps, one of the factors in WI's loss was Shai Hope's sluggish 32 in 33 balls, at a strike rate of below 100, consisting of three fours and a six, which came during an opening stand of 68 runs in 53 balls.

2026-03-01T19:51:03.696379+00:00 IST

Sanju overtakes Virat as India seal sixth T20WC SF appearance

Samson achieved this record with a masterclass against West Indies at Kolkata's Eden Gardens during a match which was essentially a virtual quarterfinal, with the winner sealing the last semifinal spot. He smacked an unbeaten 97 in 50 balls, with 12 fours and four sixes, outdoing Virat's 82* against Australia at Mohali in 2016 and against Pakistan at Melbourne in 2022.

2026-03-01T19:48:08.014574+00:00 IST

Tennis

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Vaidehi opens up on support from seniors in Billie Jean King Cup

Vaidehi won the opening singles match 7-6, 6-1 against Ho Ching Wu

2025-04-11T17:15:40.239711+00:00 IST

"The facilities here are very good": Thailand's Mananchaya

Mananchaya Sawangkaew of Thailand has been making big waves in the Billie Jean King Cup Asia-Oceania Group 1, having won both of her matches so far at the prestigious tournament, organised by MSLTA in association with AITA and PMDTA, at the Mhalunge Balewadi Tennis Complex in Pune.

2025-04-10T07:58:12.933919+00:00 IST

Shrivalli, Ankita, Prarthana lead India to first win

The Indian team opened their account against Thailand, securing a 2-1 victory in the Billie Jean King Cup Asia-Oceania Group 1, at the Mahalunge Balewadi Tennis Complex in Pune, according to a release from Billie Jean King Cup.

2025-04-09T19:21:49.400022+00:00 IST

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Pro Wrestling League promoters elate on its return after hiatus

Speaking on the occasion, the league's curators and promoters, Dayaan Farooqi and Akhil Gupta, expressed their elation at the return of the league and reflected on its journey, accomplishments, and revival.

2026-01-29T21:52:04.700837+00:00 IST

"The league is a success": WFI President Sanjay Singh on PWL

Speaking to ANI on Thursday, Singh thanked stakeholders for trusting WFI with the league and said the league is going well after being halted by the COVID pandemic.

2026-01-29T21:42:18.194189+00:00 IST

Rohtak Royals eye their second KCL win

Rohtak Royals, representing the city of Rohtak in the inaugural Kabaddi Champions League (KCL), are eyeing their second win of the season when they face Hisar Heroes in their third fixture on January 30

2026-01-29T19:00:54.914119+00:00 IST

Football

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AIFF Super League: Rajasthan United chase semi-final berth

Rajasthan United FC will lock horns with Sporting Club Delhi on Thursday in a crucial AIFF Super Cup group D encounter, with the former needing a big win to keep their semi-final hopes alive.

2025-11-06T04:18:19.031992+00:00 IST

AFC Champions League Two: Al Nassr thrash FC Goa 4-0

FC Goa endured a challenging evening in Riyadh as they fell 0-4 to Saudi Arabian giants Al Nassr in their AFC Champions League Two Group D clash on Wednesday.

2025-11-06T03:39:39.374330+00:00 IST

AIFF Super Cup: Punjab FC knocks out Bengaluru FC, books semifina

Both Punjab and Bengaluru finished with seven points apiece, with two wins and a draw to their name. As both teams were locked on the same points, goal difference (six), and goals scored (six), the winners of Group C had to be decided via a penalty shootout, as per a press release from the All India Football Federation (AIFF).

2025-11-05T17:41:12.311203+00:00 IST

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Indian men's hockey team arrives in Rajgir for Asia Cup 2025

Double Olympic medallist and current Asia No.1 Indian men's hockey team arrived in Patna, Bihar on Monday for the prestigious Asia Cup Rajgir, Bihar 2025.

2025-08-25T15:06:38.816390+00:00 IST

China men’s hockey team arrives in Rajgir ahead of Men’s Asia Cup

The China Men's Hockey Team arrived in Bihar on Monday afternoon to compete in the prestigious Men's Asia Cup Rajgir, Bihar 2025, scheduled from August 29 to September 7 at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium, as per a press release from Hockey India.

2025-08-25T14:20:41.782148+00:00 IST

Defending Champions Korea arrive in Bihar for Asia Cup Rajgir

The Korea Men's Hockey Team touched down in Bihar on Sunday night ahead of the prestigious Hero Men's Asia Cup Rajgir, Bihar 2025, which is scheduled to be played from 29th August to 7th September.

2025-08-25T06:20:40.994131+00:00 IST

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FM Sitharaman proposes ‘Khelo India Mission’

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has proposed to launch the 'Khelo India Mission' while presenting the Union Budget 2026-27 in the Parliament on Sunday. The mission aims to create an integrated talent-development pathway, train coaches and support staff, incorporate sports science and technology, organise competitions and leagues, and develop sports infrastructure in India.

2026-02-01T06:56:11.615983+00:00 IST

Cricket

West Indies clinch consolation win over South Africa in third T20

Due to the revised conditions, South Africa's target was adjusted to 125. The hosts began brightly, with Quinton de Kock scoring freely in the opening over. However, regular wickets stalled their momentum. Aiden Markram fell early, and de Kock was dismissed for 28, giving Gudakesh Motie his first wicket of the series.

2026-02-01T06:29:22.440467+00:00 IST

Cricket

Gautam Gambhir returns to Delhi after India's 4-1 series win

Indian men's senior cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir returned to Delhi on Sunday after his side clinched the five-match India vs New Zealand T20I series by 4-1.

2026-02-01T06:10:30.197143+00:00 IST

Cricket

“I'm optimistic we’re going to win T20 WC”: BCCI vice-president

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajeev Shukla hailed the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) for the organisation of the India vs New Zealand 5th T20I on Saturday. He also noted that Team India's form against New Zealand bodes well for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup.

2026-02-01T05:23:15.981311+00:00 IST

Cricket

Records tumble in Thiruvananthapuram T20I

Arshdeep Singh picked up five wickets while conceding 51 runs, which is the most expensive fifer in T20I history. Earlier, Alzarri Joseph of the West Indies had the unwanted record, which he achieved during a Johannesburg T20I match against South Africa in 2023.

2026-02-01T05:15:33.942530+00:00 IST

Cricket

“Out of luck, it seems” says Shashi Tharoor on Samson’s poor form

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor noted that the Indian batter Sanju Samson is out of luck after the right-hander faced another setback, scoring just 6 runs in the high-scoring India vs New Zealand 5th T20I on Saturday. He also lauded Ishan Kishan for his thunderous 42-ball century that helped India post a massive 271-run first-innings total.

2026-02-01T04:49:29.737005+00:00 IST

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Mansukh Mandaviya, Indian Navy Chief flag off INHM 2026 in Delhi

Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi flagged off the second edition of the Indian Navy Half-Marathon (INHM) 2026 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi on February 1.

2026-02-01T04:25:35.894843+00:00 IST

Cricket

Suryakumar Yadav earns sixth Player of the Series award in T20Is

Following India's win over New Zealand in the fifth T20I, Yadav, who became the third Indian to complete 3,000 T20I runs, spoke on dealing with his lean patch of 23 innings before his half-century in the second match, saying that while the "sky was not blue for a year, he knew his time would come".

2026-02-01T04:07:48.887953+00:00 IST

Cricket

Kishan, Surya register India’s highest 3rd-wicket stand in T20Is

Notably, the 137-run stand between Kishan and Suryakumar stands as the highest third-wicket stand for India in T20Is. The previous highest third-wicket stand for India in T20Is was 134 between Virat Kohli and Suresh Raina in Adelaide in 2016.

2026-02-01T03:43:18.573094+00:00 IST

Football

Premier League: Liverpool thrash Newcastle

The results see Chelsea climb to fourth in the standings, just ahead of Liverpool in fifth, as Arsenal continue to lead the table with 53 points from 24 matches.

2026-02-01T02:53:09.146594+00:00 IST

Others

We were determined to reach final: Anjali on Delhi’s semis win

Delhi Dangal Warriors wrestler Anjali said the team was determined to reach the finals and was confident of victory against Maharashtra Kesari, after the team won their semi-final clash on Saturday to set up the Pro Wrestling League (PWL) 2026 final against Haryana Thunders.

2026-02-01T02:47:46.952442+00:00 IST

Others

Army Rowing Node College hosts 43rd Senior National Rowing Champi

The championship, conducted from January 27-31, witnessed high-intensity competition, elite athletic performances, and exemplary organizational conduct, as per the release.

2026-01-31T22:23:55.744073+00:00 IST

Cricket

" Sundar has almost...": Suryakumar provides injury update

Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav has provided a crucial update on injured all-rounder Washington Sundar, who missed the five-match T20I series due to an injury.

2026-01-31T20:22:27.821767+00:00 IST

Cricket

"We had decided...": Suryakumar on Sanju not keeping wickets

Team India now heads to the T20 World Cup with a 4-1 series win over New Zealand. However, one puzzle left for them to figure out is whether to back Sanju after he could manage just 46 runs in five innings this series and has been on a lean patch since last year or to play a red-hot Ishan, initially included as his back-up in the T20 World Cup as the first-choice opener and keeper.

2026-01-31T20:21:39.842648+00:00 IST