Sports

Vijay Pawle, Ijaj Ahmad star in Majhi Mumbai’s win

Majhi Mumbai secured a five-wicket victory over Tiigers of Kolkata, while Delhi Superheros defeated Srinagar Ke Veer by 25 runs in the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) Season 3 match at the Lalbhai Contractor Stadium on Thursday.

2026-01-30T05:57:56.059431+00:00 IST

Gurugram Thunders secure 1st win in WLP T20 League

The sixth match of the World Legends Pro T20 League witnessed Gurugram Thunders register their first win of the tournament, successfully chasing a challenging target of 200 against Maharashtra Tycoons with three balls remaining.

2026-01-30T05:49:32.437796+00:00 IST

Sundar Pichai on Gemini's collaboration with ICC

As Google partners with the International Cricket Council (ICC) to analyse video content, Google CEO Sundar Pichai shared a joke, saying that now Google can help with "your Googly".

2026-01-30T05:37:24.277622+00:00 IST

PT Usha's husband passes away at 64

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spoke to Rajya Sabha MP and President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) PT Usha and expressed his condolences on the passing of her husband, V. Srinivasan.

2026-01-30T05:19:02.556089+00:00 IST

Salman Ali Agha confirms he will bat at No.3 during T20 WC

Ali Agha has predominantly batted later in Pakistan's top six across his T20I career, but most recently has taken it upon himself to move up to the crucial No.3 position in order to provide a more attacking option for his side.

2026-01-30T04:49:58.186726+00:00 IST

Proteas secure 7-wicket win over West Indies

De Kock smashed a career-best 115 off 49 balls, while Rickelton contributed an unbeaten 77 off 36 balls, helping South Africa chase down 222 with ease, as the Proteas took only 17.3 overs to reach the target and clinch the T20I series with a game left to play.

2026-01-30T03:44:12.700396+00:00 IST

NZ adds Ben Sears as travelling reserve for T20 WC

New Zealand has added Ben Sears as the travelling reserve to boost their fast bowling stocks at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

2026-01-30T03:09:04.377098+00:00 IST

Cricket

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CWI announces Women’s white-ball series vs Australia

Cricket West Indies (CWI) has confirmed that the West Indies Women will host Australia Women in a thrilling six-match white-ball series across St. Vincent and the Grenadines and St. Kitts and Nevis in March and April, according to a release.

2026-03-01T11:02:54.165022+00:00 IST

"Use of Varun, Bumrah against WI going to be critical": Bangar

Ahead of the upcoming do-or-die Super 8 clash against the West Indies, former Indian batting coach Sanjay Bangar stressed the significance of sticking to disciplined bowling plans to counter the Caribbean side's aggressive batting approach.

2026-03-01T10:52:33.853795+00:00 IST

ECB suspends England Lions fixture, postpones women’s camp

The second of five scheduled 50-over matches between the England Lions and Pakistan Shaheens, which was set for Tuesday in Abu Dhabi, has been called off. The 25-player Lions squad, under coach Andrew Flintoff, remains in the UAE as the country's airspace is currently closed, preventing any immediate departure.

2026-03-01T10:48:31.475758+00:00 IST

Tennis

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Kopriva, Schoolkate among headlining stars at Bengaluru Open 2025

Headlined by world number 128 Vit Kopriva from the Czech Republic, this event features nine top-200 players competing for 200,000 US dollars in prize money and 125 ATP ranking points for the singles champion. The tournament promises to deliver thrilling action, further solidifying its position as a key event in the world of tennis, as per a press release from Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association (KSLTA).

2025-02-17T15:02:09.264621+00:00 IST

Delhi Open: France's Kyrian Jacquet secures men's singles title

Jacquet, unseeded, beat second seed Billy Harris 6-4, 6-2 at the DLTA Complex Centre Court on Sunday to lay claim to the championship, as per a press release from Delhi Lawn Tennis Association (DLTA).

2025-02-17T14:29:40.966983+00:00 IST

Ramkumar Ramanathan progresses to final qualifying round

Unseeded Ramkumar Ramanathan pulled off an upset against the top-seeded Elias Ymer of Sweden to enter the final round qualifying of the Maha Open ATP Challenger 100 Men's Tennis Championship organized by Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA).

2025-02-16T18:06:48.011549+00:00 IST

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KCL Day 4 Preview: Rohtak, Faridabad look for their first win

The Kabaddi Champions League (KCL) continues its action-packed schedule with an exciting Day 4 double-header on 28th January, 2026, featuring two crucial encounters at the Sports University of Haryana, Rai.

2026-01-27T08:58:54.279928+00:00 IST

Jadeja says India not far from hosting 1st Asian Winter Games

Renowned Indian Ice skater Vishwaraj Rajen Jadeja overheard a conversation his coach, Wim Nieuwenhuizen, was having with someone in the Netherlands. That gentleman asked Wim, in Dutch, if Jadeja was talented.

2026-01-27T07:39:41.297406+00:00 IST

How mother’s advice helped Tarkar beat depression

Often getting up after biting the dust is the most difficult thing in life, and Sohan Tarkar should be proud of himself for having pulled it off. The Maharashtra short-track ice skater had significant successes to speak of before depression pulled him down almost six years ago.

2026-01-27T07:09:22.441196+00:00 IST

Football

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Keeper Mitra scores as Chennaiyin FC secure draw against Dempo

A remarkable, historic goal from goalkeeper Samik Mitra earned Chennaiyin FC a 1-1 draw against Dempo Sporting Club in the AIFF Super Cup 2025-26 on Friday at the GMC Athletic Stadium in Bambolim.

2025-10-31T16:35:15.363639+00:00 IST

Bengaluru FC kick-starts AIFF Super Cup campaign with 2-0 victory

Bengaluru FC kicked off their Group C campaign in the AIFF Super Cup with a 2-0 victory over Mohammedan Sporting Club at the PJN Stadium in Fatorda, Goa, on Thursday. The Blues scored one in each half.

2025-10-31T02:58:22.510891+00:00 IST

Kerala Blasters rally to beat 10-man Rajasthan United

A late header from new signing Koldo Obieta helped Kerala Blasters FC begin their AIFF Super Cup 2025-26 campaign with a hard-earned 1-0 win against a 10-man Rajasthan United FC at the GMC Stadium on Thursday.

2025-10-30T17:37:44.495186+00:00 IST

Hockey

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KSLTA mourns demise of Vece Paes

An unshakable pillar of Indian sports, the 80-year-old Dr Paes leaves behind a legacy of achievement both in and out of competition, motivating countless athletes and sports admirers.

2025-08-14T10:39:59.512016+00:00 IST

West Bengal CM expresses grief at hockey legend Vece Paes' demise

Indian hockey legend and Olympic bronze medalist Vece Paes, also the father of tennis legend Leander Paes, passed away on Thursday morning. The official X of Hockey India (HI) announced his unfortunate demise at the age of 80.

2025-08-14T07:54:05.312333+00:00 IST

Defending champions Haryana Steelers eye back-to-back PKL titles

Since their Pro Kabaddi debut in 2017, the Steelers have been one of the most consistent teams in recent years and have reached the Playoffs in four of the seven seasons that they have competed in.

2025-08-14T05:36:36.224094+00:00 IST

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Cricket

MS Dhoni meets Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren

Former Indian World Cup-winning captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni met Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren in Ranchi on Thursday.

2026-01-30T02:45:40.747227+00:00 IST

Others

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

Others

"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

Others

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

Tennis

Australian Open: Rybakina outlasts Pegula to enter final

Rybakina will now face World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in Saturday's final, setting up a rematch of the Australian Open 2023 championship match

2026-01-29T18:25:30.670087+00:00 IST

Cricket

1st T20I: England announce playing XI against Sri Lanka

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced their men's team playing XI for the first T20I of the three-match series against Sri Lanka on Thursday.

2026-01-29T18:08:28.803563+00:00 IST

Cricket

"RCB were very good": Lanning after UP Warriorz suffered defeat

UP Warriorz captain Meg Lanning said they were disappointed with their batting performance and also credited Royal Challengers Bengaluru for their superb showing in the 18th fixture of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 season.

2026-01-29T17:50:54.873436+00:00 IST

Others

Railways, Haryana among teams reaching quarterfinals

The knockout phase of the 72nd Women's Senior National Kabaddi Championship began at the Balayogi Stadium on Thursday following the conclusion of the league stage, with several teams booking their places in the quarterfinals through the pre-quarterfinal round, according to a release.

2026-01-29T17:32:06.942766+00:00 IST

Cricket

WPL: Royal Challengers Bengaluru thrash UP Warriorz by 8 wickets

After suffering two consecutive defeats, Royal Challengers Bengaluru are back to winning ways as they thrashed UP Warriroz by eight wickets in the 18th fixture of the ongoing Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 season.

2026-01-29T17:18:46.412076+00:00 IST

Others

International Series to return to India in October 2026

The International Series also unveiled the first nine events of its 2026 schedule

2026-01-29T17:17:36.468771+00:00 IST

Others

Ice Hockey League returns with action-packed Season 3 in Leh

The third season of the Ice Hockey League got underway with an action-packed opening day at the Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium here on Wednesday, as five competitive fixtures, a vibrant opening ceremony and a strong turnout of nearly 1,500 spectators set the tone for the tournament, according to a release.

2026-01-29T17:05:30.387613+00:00 IST

Cricket

Striling surpasses Rohit to become most capped player in T20Is

Veteran Irish cricketer Paul Striling surpassed former Indian captain Rohit Sharma's record of the most capped player in Men's T20I cricket.

2026-01-29T16:49:51.642964+00:00 IST

Others

KCL: Sonipat outshine Bulls; Karnal defeat Faridabad

The Kabaddi Champions League delivered another compelling double-header as Sonipat Stars stunned Bhiwani Bulls, while Karnal Kings extended their unbeaten run, underlining the league's growing reputation for high-quality competition and emerging talent.

2026-01-29T16:39:24.674119+00:00 IST

Tennis

Adkar looks to make her mark at L&T Mumbai Open WTA 125K series

Homegrown talent and Maharashtra's No.1 Women's Singles player, Vaishnavi Adkar, has been given a Wild Card into the Main Draw at the upcoming L&T Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series, which will be held at the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) in Mumbai.

2026-01-29T15:45:34.187429+00:00 IST