New Delhi, July 25 — The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) is in late-stage talks with Indian sports organisers to schedule an international friendly in Kolkata, likely happening in early October 2026. Initial reports from ESPN Brasil, later confirmed by outlets like Estadão, indicate that…
New Delhi, July 25 — India fast bowler Yash Thakur has revealed that mastering death bowling has been the defining objective of his career, while describing premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah as the benchmark he hopes to emulate across all formats of the game.Thakur said he made a conscious decision…
New Delhi, July 25 — India fast bowler Yash Thakur has hailed skipper Shreyas Iyer's calm leadership and unwavering faith in his bowlers during the ongoing T20I series against Zimbabwe, saying the captain's trust and collaborative approach have strengthened his confidence as he embarks on his…
Agra, July 25 — Kashi Rudras completed their squad for Season 4 following the UPT20 Player Auction in Agra on Friday. The team added six players to their retained core as they prepare to defend their title. After retaining 12 players ahead of the auction, Kashi Rudras brought in Mohammad Sharim,…
New Delhi, July 25 — India fast bowler Yash Thakur has revealed that the advice he received from head coach Gautam Gambhir during their time together at Lucknow Super Giants continues to guide him as he begins his international journey, while also recalling the emotional moment he learnt of his…
New Delhi, July 25 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated para powerlifter Jhandu Kumar after the Bihar-born athlete won India's first medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026, securing bronze in the men's heavyweight event in Glasgow. Taking to X shortly after the podium finish, the…
Harare, July 25 — Shreyas Iyer-led India were hosted by the Ambassador of India to Zimbabwe, H.E. Bramha Kumar, at India House in Harare ahead of the second T20I of the three-match series. Skipper Iyer and interim head coach VVS Laxman were felicitated by the Ambassador during the visit.“An evening…
Gwalior, July 25 — The 4th Hockey India Sub-Junior Women Academy Championship 2026 (Zone A & B) gets underway on Sunday, in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, with 15 academies from across the country taking part in the tournament. The nine-day tournament will culminate on August 3, with the top teams…
Nigara-on-the-Lake, July 25 — India's Anahat Singh moved within one victory of creating history after becoming the first Indian in 21 years to reach the final of the World Squash Junior Championships, defeating Egypt's Barb Sameh in four games on Friday.The top seed, aiming for her first World…
New Delhi, July 25 — Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, one of the breakout stars of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, is set to continue his remarkable rise after reaching an agreement to join Chilean giants Colo Colo, club president Anibal Mosa confirmed on Friday.The 40-year-old free agent is set to go to…
New Delhi, July 25 — With the start of the third season of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) just days away, Purani Dilli 6 have intensified their preparations, with players undergoing rigorous training sessions as the franchise aims to mount a strong challenge for the title. Ahead of the new season,…
New Delhi, July 25 — Indian swimmer Srihari Nataraj vowed to keep trusting his new training methods despite missing out on the men's 50m backstroke final at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, saying his focus has already shifted towards the Asian Games later this year.The athlete, who has been an…
Glasgow, July 25 — India’s para powerlifter Jhandu Kumar dedicated his bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026 to years of perseverance, saying his difficult journey of driving an e-rickshaw and selling vegetables only strengthened his resolve to succeed.Moments after clinching the bronze medal…
Glasgow, July 25 — India’s Jhandu Kumar secured a bronze medal in the men’s heavyweight para powerlifting event at the Commonwealth Games 2026, adding another medal to the country’s tally in Glasgow on Friday.Competing in a two-group field, Jhandu topped Group B with a best result of 130.9,…
Glasgow, July 25 — India's top lawn bowls star Putul Sonowal continued his fine run at the Commonwealth Games 2026 with a hard-fought victory over Cecil Alexander of the Falkland Islands in the Men's Singles sectional play in Glasgow on Friday.The contest went down to the tie-break, in which Putul…
Glasgow, July 25 — World records tumbled as Folashade Oluwafemiayo won Nigeria's second Para Powerlifting gold of the day, in the Heavyweight division, with three world records set in the event.Oluwafemiayo twice broke the world record in the +86kg category, lifting a best of 175kg. Silver…
Glasgow, July 25 — Powerhouse Australia started the Commonwealth Games swimming and para-swimming competitions with three gold medals, one of them in para-swimming, on the second day of competitions at Glasgow on Friday.Lani Pallister, Jenna Forrester and Jenna Jones won gold medals for Australia…
Muscat (Oman), July 25 — The Indian sub-junior men's team enjoyed a triumphant Friday at the FIH Youth Hockey5s Asian Championship 2026 in Muscat, defeating arch-rivals Pakistan 7-3 after thrashing host nation Oman 10-1 earlier in the day.Meanwhile, the Indian sub-junior women's team put up a hard…
Glasgow, July 24 — India’s Jadumani Singh Mandengbam made an emphatic start to his campaign in the Commonwealth Games 2026 boxing competition, outclassing Scotland’s Aaron Cullen by a unanimous 5-0 decision in the men’s 55kg Round of 32 in Glasgow on Friday.The Indian boxer was in complete control…
Estoril (Portugal), July 24 — Luca Van Assche kept his nerve and refused to be overpowered as he progressed to the semifinals of the Estoril Open ATP Tour 250 event, turning the tables on top seed and World No. 14 Andrey Rublev with a 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 victory for the biggest win of his career on…
Agra, July 24 — The opening phase of the UPT20 League Season 4 player auction witnessed an intense bidding war, with Shivam Chaudhary emerging as the biggest buy. He was signed by Gaur Gorakhpur Lions for INR 21 lakh after a fierce contest involving Lucknow Falcons and Kanpur Superstars. Chaudhary…