Harare, July 24 — Fast bowler Mayank Yadav said the dream of representing India kept him motivated through a challenging 21-month injury lay-off as he marked his international return with a Player of the Match performance in India’s seven-wicket win over Zimbabwe in the opening T20I at the Harare…
Harare, July 24 — Teenage batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi reflected on his match-winning performance in the opening T20I against Zimbabwe, saying that making an impact early in one's career plays a crucial role in boosting confidence for upcoming assignments. Sooryavanshi became the youngest…
Ontario, July 24 — Indian top seed Anahat Singh continues her impressive campaign at the 2026 World Junior Individual Championships, earning a well-deserved place in the semi-finals after beating Egyptian Habiba Rizk.Women’s world No. 20 Anahat defeated Habiba 11-7, 11-5, 6-11, 11-9 in the…
Milan, July 24 — Luka Modric will continue his playing career with AC Milan for another year, as the Croatian veteran signed a contract extension with the Rossoneri, the Serie A club said.Modric, who turns 41 in September, joined AC Milan last year after 13 seasons with Real Madrid. His original…
Madrid, July 24 — FC Barcelona have suffered a major injury setback after confirming that Netherlands midfielder Frenkie de Jong sustained a knee injury during the 2026 FIFA World Cup that could keep him sidelined for several months. Spanish media reports had suggested for several days that the…
Lausanne, July 24 — Five-time world champion and Indian legend Viswanathan Anand took charge of the International Chess Federation FIDE as interim president after its Russian head, Arkady Dvorkovich, was placed on the latest European Union sanctions list. In response to the invasion of Ukraine, the…
Glasgow, July 24 — Glasgow welcomed the Commonwealth Games back in style on Thursday as a spectacular opening ceremony at the OVO Hydro officially launched the 2026 edition, blending Scotland’s rich cultural heritage with sporting excellence while setting the stage for 11 days of elite…
Chandigarh, July 24 — Sadhguru's Isha Gramotsavam, which is turning sports into a way of life in rural India, will be making its debut in Haryana this month, bringing the spirit of rural sports and community celebrations together. Swami Pulaka, national coordinator of Isha Gramotsavam, told the…
Glasgow, July 24 — Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sport Dr Mansukh Mandaviya has expressed his happiness at the country making a thrilling start in the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow as the Indian bowls squad excelled on the opening day on Thursday.The Indian women's pairs combination of…
Estoril (Portugal), July 24 — Andrey Rublev lost just two games to earn his most comfortable win of the season on Thursday, beating lucky loser Timofey Skatov 6-1, 6-1 for a dominant and emphatic victory in the Estoril Open in Portugal.Top seed Rublev started his campaign at the ATP 250 event high…
Muscat (Oman), July 23 — The Indian sub-junior women's and men's teams continued their unbeaten runs in their respective Elite Pools at the FIH Youth Hockey5s Asian Championship 2026 in Muscat, Oman, with both scoring big wins on Thursday. The women's team enjoyed a dominant 10-0 win over…
Hangzhou (China), July 23 — Three-time Olympic champion Kimberly Rhode claimed her 27th World Cup title as the United States secured a one-two finish in the women's skeet event at the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou on Thursday.The 47-year-old American led throughout the final, defeating teammate…
New Delhi, July 23 — The Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports, Raksha Khadse, chaired a high-level meeting with senior officials of the Government of India and the Government of Maharashtra to deliberate on a comprehensive roadmap for strengthening the state's sports and youth…
Panaji (Goa), July 23 — Dabang Delhi TTC secured the fourth and final semifinal berth in Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 7 with a 10-5 victory over PBG Pune Jaguars in Panaji on Thursday.The former champions will now take on unbeaten league phase leaders Dempo Goa Challengers in the first…
Gwalior, July 23 — Top teams in the fray in the 4th Hockey India Junior Women Academy Championship 2026 (Zone A & B) are set to commence on 24 July in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, bringing together some of the country's finest junior women's hockey academies to showcase the next generation of…
Guwahati, July 23 — Eight teams will battle it out for the top honours in the inaugural Assam Premier League (APL) when the state's franchise-based T20 competition gets underway on August 1, with the 23-day tournament featuring 43 matches before the first-ever champions are crowned on August 23.The…
Colombo, July 23 — Leg-spinner Rohit Yadav starred with a four-wicket haul as the India Under-19 team overcame stubborn resistance from Sri Lanka Under-19 to register a resounding 211-run victory in the second Youth Test at the R Premadasa Stadium here on Thursday.With this win, India also sealed…
Harare, July 23 — Left-arm spinner Joshua Bishop has earned his maiden Test call-up to the West Indies squad for the upcoming two-match series against Pakistan, scheduled to be played in Trinidad from July 25 to August 6.Roston Chase will captain the side after being forced to sit out the recently…
Harare, July 23 — Fast bowler Ashok Sharma described making his international debut in the first T20I against Zimbabwe as a ‘dream come true’ and dedicated the milestone moment to his elder brother.Ashok received his India cap from bowling coach Sunil Joshi ahead of the toss, marking the…
Birmingham, July 23 — Aston Villa have completed the signing of Argentina international Alejandro Garnacho from Chelsea on a season-long loan deal, with the move set to become permanent next summer if certain criteria are met.The 22-year-old winger joins Unai Emery's side after spending one season…
Harare, July 23 — Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza pulled no punches in his assessment of the batting performance in their seven-wicket loss to India in the first T20I at the Harare Sports Club, saying that it was ‘not up to the standard’ and that early moisture made batting exceptionally difficult…