Harare, July 25 — Batting all-rounder Abhishek Sharma claimed three wickets for 17 runs as India thrashed Zimbabwe by 90 runs in the second T20I to gain an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series at the Harare Sports Club on Saturday.Defending a daunting total of 219/5, India bowled out…
Kolkata, July 25 — Sahal Abdul Samad’s second-half strike ensured Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over their archrivals East Bengal FC in the opening fixture of the 135th Durand Cup, which was played at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on…
Glasgow, July 25 — As India's athletes continue their Commonwealth Games campaign, much of the spotlight will fall on performances and medals. Away from the competition venues, however, the Indian Olympic Association's (IOA) medical team has been working round the clock to ensure every participant…
Gwalior, July 25 — Bhai Behla Hockey Academy Bhagta and Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy registered wins in their respective Pool B matches on the second day of the 4th Hockey India Junior Women Academy Championship 2026 (Zone A & B) held in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, on Saturday.In the first match…
Dhaka, July 25 — Bangladesh have been dealt a major setback ahead of their two-match Test series against Australia after fast bowler Nahid Rana was ruled out with a side strain, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced on Saturday.The 23-year-old sustained a Grade 2 strain on his left side…
Harare, July 25 — India vice-captain Tilak Varma expressed satisfaction with India's total of 219/5 against Zimbabwe in the second T20I at the Harare Sports Club, stating that a score around 200 was initially considered competitive on a challenging surface and that he was glad that his work on…
New Delhi, July 25 — The Differently Abled Cricket Council of India (DCCI) has announced that the Indian team will hold a training camp in Delhi starting July 26, in preparation for the Mixed Disability Cricket Series against England, which is scheduled to take place from August 5 to August 19…
Harare, July 25 — Half-centuries from wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan and vice-captain Tilak Varma propelled India to a formidable 219/5 in 20 overs after being put in to bat by Zimbabwe in the second T20I at the Harare Sports Club on Saturday.Kishan smashed 81 off 44 balls – 46 of which came from…
Ipswich, July 25 — Japan forward Daizen Maeda has completed a move to Premier League club Ipswich Town from Scottish champions Celtic, signing a contract that will keep him at Portman Road until the summer of 2029.The 28-year-old becomes Ipswich's fifth signing of the summer transfer window and the…
Glasgow, July 25 — Indian boxer Sachin Siwach advanced to the pre-quarterfinals of the men's 60kg event at the Commonwealth Games 2026 after overcoming Canada's Keoma Al-Ahmadieh in a fiercely contested opening-round bout at the Scottish Event Campus on Saturday.The 26-year-old former Commonwealth…
Mumbai, July 25 — Fresh from the most successful season of her career, Indian boxer Preeti Pawar is set to make her Commonwealth Games debut in Glasgow with confidence running high after a string of impressive international performances.The 21-year-old, who represented India at the Paris Olympics,…
Glasgow, July 25 — The Indian women's pairs lawn bowls team of Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki overcame a spirited challenge from Tonga's Paris Baker and Milika Nathan to register a hard-fought victory in their Commonwealth Games 2026 sectional play match on Saturday, sealing the contest with a composed…
Madrid, July 25 — Spanish club Atletico Madrid on Saturday confirmed the signing of South Korean international midfielder Lee Kang-in from Paris Saint-Germain.The 25-year-old has signed a contract with Atletico until the end of June 2031, and returns to La Liga for a price reported to be around 40…
New Delhi, July 25 — The Ajit Agarkar-led senior men’s selection committee will announce India’s Test squad for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka by Tuesday, said BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia on Saturday.The Shubman Gill-led squad is scheduled to play two Test matches in Sri Lanka as part of their…
Glasgow, July 25 — Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha met FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis on the sidelines of the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, where the two sides discussed avenues to strengthen cooperation for the growth of basketball, create greater opportunities for…
The Chandigarh shooter, who clinched India's first medal of the World Cup, revealed that making the final itself was a significant milestone after failing to reach any finals last year."It's really special to me because this is my first ISSF World Cup medal at the senior level. It came after such a…
Manchester, July 25 — Uzbekistan's star player Abdukodir Khusanov has penned a new deal with former Premier League champions Manchester City, extending his stay at the Etihad Stadium for five more years. The 22-year-old, who was part of Uzbekistan's squad at the World Cup, had a breakthrough…
Harare, July 25 — An unchanged Zimbabwe have won the toss and elected to bowl first against India at the Harare Sports Club on Saturday. India are leading the three-game series 1-0 and a win on Saturday will help them take an unassailable lead.After winning the toss, Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza…
New Delhi, July 25 — As the Indian Men’s Team gets ready for the FIH Hockey World Cup in Belgium and the Netherlands 2026, their 20-player squad combines seasoned players with up-and-coming talent. Notable young players aiming to stand out include goalkeeper Mohith HS, defender Yashdeep Siwach, and…
Glasgow, July 25 — As wet weather and cold temperatures settle over the 2026 Commonwealth Games, India’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala, has issued a strict health advisory to the Indian contingent.Since upper respiratory infections present a continual threat at major international…
Glasgow, July 25 — The chief medical officer (CMO) of the Indian contingent at the Commonwealth Games 2026, Dr. Pardiwala, termed doping a 'menace' that must be rooted out to protect the country's global sporting reputation. He also highlighted the grave risk of inadvertent doping, revealing that a…