Mohali, Sep 8 — Jalandhar Warriors held their nerves to steal a win against Ludhiana Lions by seven runs in the Sher-E-Punjab T20 League at the I.S. Bindra Stadium in Mohali.The Warriors posted 169/8 in 20 overs after Ludhiana's bowlers put up a strong show. Jalandhar got off to a poor start and…
New Delhi, Sep 8 — The Indian Men’s Hockey Team departed for Japan on Tuesday evening to defend their continental crown at the Asian Games 2026, scheduled to be held in Aichi-Nagoya from September 19 to October 4. The hockey competition will be played in Kakamigahara, located approximately 35 km…
New Delhi, Sep 8 — Football in Kerala is deeply rooted in the state's culture. For decades, the fans of the state throng the stadiums, stick to their TV screens and dive into the euphoria of the beautiful sport. With the Super League Kerala set to enter its third season, the organisers feel that…
Mumbai, Sep 8 — In a major decision aimed at streamlining and unifying job recruitment for athletes across the state, the Maharashtra Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday, approved a revised policy governing the 5 per cent reservation for meritorious sportspersons in…
Bengaluru, Sep 8 — Two-time champions Triveni Continental Kings threw the race for the top two positions in the Global Chess League (GCL), in Bengaluru wide open at the halfway stage as they upset table toppers Alpine APL Pipers while Ganges Grandmasters register the most dramatic victory of the…
New Delhi, Sep 8 — Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president P.T. Usha expressed confidence in the country’s athletes ahead of the Asian Games, saying the strong government backing and encouragement from Prime Minister Narendra Modi have given the contingent greater belief as Team India received a…
New Delhi, Sep 8 — BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla has backed both the Indian men’s and women’s cricket teams to successfully defend their Asian Games titles at the Aichi-Nagoya Games, expressing complete confidence in India’s chances of securing gold medals in both events.“We are fully prepared…
Dubai, Sep 8 — Pakistan batter Gull Feroza has been fined 10 per cent of her match fee and handed a demerit point for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during her side’s Women’s Asia Cup Group A match against Hong Kong in Dubai on Monday. Feroza was found guilty of breaching Article 2.8 of the ICC…
Mohali, Sep 8 — Amritsar Soormas’ Naman Dhir produced a breathtaking batting display against Mohali Kings in the Sher-E-Punjab T20 League at the I.S. Bindra Stadium, Mohali, on Tuesday, smashing a record-breaking 173 off 64 deliveries. Reflecting on his sensational knock, Dhir said, “I was thinking…
New Delhi, Sep 8 — India’s Asian Games contingent received a formal send-off in New Delhi on Tuesday ahead of the Aichi-Nagoya Games, with Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya urging athletes to turn the pressure of competition into performances that can add to the…
Dhaka, Sep 8 — Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced the schedule for the upcoming two-match Test series against the West Indies on Tuesday, with the hosts aiming to build on their encouraging 1-1 series draw against Australia in the ongoing ICC World Test Championship cycle.The first Test will…
Chennai, Sep 8 — Ajeetesh Sandhu and Czech Republic’s Stepan Danek fired matching seven-under 65s to share the first-round lead at the INR 1 crore Chennai Open 2026 at the TNGF Cosmo Golf Course on Tuesday.Sandhu, a 37-year-old former Asian Tour winner from Chandigarh, carded eight birdies against…
New Delhi, Sept 8 — Paris Saint-Germain, Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Norwegian club Bodo/Glimt and Brazilian giants Flamengo have been nominated for the Men’s Club of the Year award at the 2026 Ballon d’Or.PSG enter the race as defending holders of the award after a remarkable season in which the…
New Delhi, Sep 8 — Akash Madhwal has acknowledged that his sensational 5/5 for Mumbai Indians against Lucknow Super Giants in the 2023 IPL brought both a career boost and heightened expectations, with the pacer admitting that the benchmark he set for himself became a demanding one to maintain.…
Mohali, Sep 8 — Amritsar Soormas registered a massive win by 67 runs against Mohali Kings in the Sher-E-Punjab T20 League at the I.S. Bindra Stadium, Mohali. The Soormas put up a mammoth 279/7 in 20 overs, with Naman Dhir producing a stunning batting display that took the game away from Mohali…
New Delhi, Sep 8 — The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will send a full-fledged Indian cricket team to the upcoming Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with president Mithun Manhas saying the side will be targeting the gold medal.“We will send a full-fledged cricket team to the Asian…
Chennai, Sep 8 — India internationals Mohammed Shami and Mukesh Kumar starred with the ball as East Zone ended Day 3 of the Duleep Trophy final against South Zone here at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in ascendancy.Both Shami and Mukesh took two wickets each as the Tilak Varma-led South were…
New Delhi, Sep 8 — Akash Madhwal has made it clear that the dream of representing India remains firmly alive, with the Uttarakhand pacer believing that one strong season could propel him towards an international debut. Madhwal, who has already produced one of the most memorable playoff bowling…
Brisbane, Sep 8 — English all-rounder Tom Curran has joined the Brisbane Heat for the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL 16), with the 31-year-old set to bring valuable pace-bowling experience and lower-order batting prowess to the side.The Heat confirmed this week that Curran will be the franchise’s…
New Delhi, Sep 8 — Indian kabaddi player Brijendra Singh Choudhary has been sanctioned for an anti-doping rule violation after testing positive for brinzolamide at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, the International Testing Agency (ITA) said on Tuesday.Choudhary’s urine sample was collected…
New Delhi, Sep 8 — Uttarakahand pacer Akash Madhwal believes tournaments such as the ongoing Dehradun T20 League are providing local cricketers with valuable opportunities to showcase their abilities as they prepare for the demanding domestic season ahead. Madhwal, who is leading Mussoorie Thunders…