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Miami Open: Zverev sets semifinal clash with world number two Sinner
Miami; Alexander Zverev made it to the semifinals of the ongoing Miami Open, beating Francisco Cerundolo in a dominant fashion, setting up a clash with world number two Jannik Sinner. Zverev outclassed Cerundolo 6-1, 6-2 in straight sets,…
FIFA WC playoffs: Italy, Sweden among finalists as race for final six spots stays alive
Mexico City : The race for the final six spots for the FIFA World Cup continues, as four-time champions Italy, Sweden, Turkiye and Denmark were among the nations who sealed their spot in the finals during the European playoffs, as per…
IPL 2026: CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad reveals opening pair for new season
Mumbai : Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad has confirmed that he will be opening the batting with the star wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season, starting March 28.
Gaikwad was…
No doubt that I have to come back to Indian team: Prithvi Shaw ahead of IPL
New Delhi : Mumbai batter Prithvi Shaw has expressed his desire to make a comeback to the Indian men's national team as he prepares for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season with Delhi Capitals (DC).
Prithvi Shaw last featured in an…
India clinch double bronzes at Asia Cup 2026 Stage I archery in Bangkok
Bangkok : India secured a pair of bronze medals at the Asia Cup Stage I archery tournament in Bangkok on Wednesday, with the women's recurve team and the men's compound team finishing on the podium after strong performances.
According to…
Rinku Singh appointed as Regional Sports Officer by Uttar Pradesh govt
Lucknow : Praising Indian batter Rinku Singh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that he has been given an appointment letter as a Regional Sports Officer by the Uttar Pradesh government.
Rinku rose to stardom by smashing Gujarat Titans'…
RCB sold for Rs 166.6 billion to consortium led by Aditya Birla Group
Bengaluru : Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have been bought for a huge INR 166.6 billion (around Rs 16,660 crore) by a high-profile consortium. The group, led by the Aditya Birla Group along with The Times of India Group, Bolt Ventures,…
Six players from Punjab FC named in Indian under-20 squad for SAFF Championship
Mohali : Six players from Punjab FC have been named in the Indian national football team for the SAFF U-20 Championship, which is underway in the Maldives, underlining Punjab FC as the club with one of the best youth setups in the country.…
Miami Open: Sabalenka, Gauff book quarterfinal spots
Miami : The defending champion Aryna Sabalenka booked her quarterfinal slot at the ongoing Miami Open, with her eighth win over Zheng Qinwen in nine meetings. On Monday, she dispatched Zheng's challenge in one hour and 25 minutes to…
IPL 2026: Rahane, Green score quick fifties in KKR’s second intra-squad practice match
Kolkata : Skipper Ajinkya Rahane and the franchise's big buy Cameron Green struck quickfire fifties, while Ramandeep Singh also played a fiery cameo during Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) second intra-squad warm-up match at Kolkata.…
KKR set to rope in Saurabh Dubey as replacement for injured Akash Deep ahead of 2026 IPL
Kolkata : Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) is all set to rope in left-arm pacer Saurabh Dubey as a replacement for an injured Akash Deep ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, reported ESPNCricinfo. The franchise's CEO, Venky…
24th National Para-Athletics Championships: Haryana tops with 95 medals, including 39 gold
Bhubaneswar : The 24th National Para-Athletics Championships 2026 concluded at the iconic Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar here on Saturday. The closing ceremony was graced by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Minister for Sports &…
IPL 2026: LSG team offers prayers at Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya
Ayodhya : Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Saturday visited Ayodhya to offer prayers at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple ahead of the upcoming 2026 season. Rishabh Pant and his team were accorded the…
Virat’s sigh of relief, pace woes, rise of Bethell: Talking points for now-unburdened RCB…
Bengaluru : Finally, after a wait of 18 years, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will be starting their Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign with a star on their shirt, having ended their title drought the previous season with a narrow win…
Anaya Bangar thanks father Sanjay Bangar after undergoing gender-affirming surgery
New Delhi Anaya Bangar, daughter of former India all-rounder and batting coach Sanjay Bangar, has expressed gratitude to her father after successfully undergoing gender-affirming surgery in Thailand. On her Instagram account, Anaya…
IPL 2026: Wasim Jaffer names RCB playing XI ahead of opener, excludes Phil Salt
New Delhi : Former Indian cricketer Wasim Jaffer has picked his strongest playing XI of the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, which is set to commence on…
‘The level of interference…’: Kirsten hits out at Mohsin Naqvi-led PCB, reveals reason for quitting
New Delhi : Former Pakistan head coach Gary Kirsten has opened up about his short stint as head coach of Pakistan’s limited-overs teams, revealing that extensive involvement from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) played a major role in his…
BCCI announces schedule for India’s 2-T20I tour of Ireland
Mumbai : The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has revealed the schedule for India’s upcoming two-match T20I series against Ireland. The World Cup champions will tour Ireland in June for a couple of T20Is, to be played on June 26…
Cummins, Starc, Hazlewood to miss early IPL 2026; Ellis injured
New Delhi : Australia's big three, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood, will miss the early stages of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, with young pacer Josh Ellis also sidelined completely from the tournament due to injury.…
India to host World Athletics Indoor Championships 2028
New Delhi : The World Athletics Council has selected Odisha in India and Astana in Kazakhstan to host the World Athletics Indoor Championships in 2028 and 2030, respectively. The events were awarded during the 240th World Athletics Council…