Chandigarh, Aug 26, 2026 — Mayank Markande is relishing the opportunity to represent Amritsar Soormas in the Sher-e-Punjab T20 League, with the Punjab spinner believing the tournament can play a significant role in strengthening the state’s cricketing ecosystem.“It is a privilege to be part of…
New Delhi, Aug 26 — Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has criticised the International Cricket Council’s handling of the altercation between Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lanka pacer Asitha Fernando during the second Test in Colombo, saying leniency over such incidents could encourage players to…
Bengaluru, Aug 26 — Jammu & Kashmir's left-arm spin-bowling allrounder Abid Mushtaq produced a match-winning performance, claiming a combined 9 for 99 as North Zone defeated Ruturaj Gaikwad-led West Zone by 52 runs in the Duleep Trophy quarter-final at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence in…
New Delhi, Aug 26 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address young people across the country on Thursday as the government seeks to use sport as a platform not only for nurturing athletic talent but also for youth leadership, civic engagement and nation-building.Modi will address the Khelo India…
Colombo, Aug 26 — Sri Lanka’s determined resistance finally ended just five overs into the first session of Day 4 as India claimed the last two wickets to dismiss the hosts for 290 at the Sinhalese Sports Club, with Sonal Dinusha’s composed 103 the standout effort in an innings that otherwise…
Colombo, Aug 26 — Sri Lanka batter Pasindu Sooriyabandara said hard work in the nets helped him recover from the disappointment of a golden duck in the series opener as he produced a fighting innings of 80 against India, while also stressing the importance of batting long if Sri Lanka are to save…
Colombo, Aug 25 — India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj said he relishes the responsibility of leading the attack and is focused on building pressure on Sri Lanka despite not yet feeling at his best following a two-month break, as India pushed for the remaining two wickets ahead of Day 4 of the Test on…
New York, Aug 26 — Serena Williams' highly anticipated return to Arthur Ashe Stadium ended in the US Open mixed doubles quarterfinals as she and Carlos Alcaraz were beaten 5-4(4), 4-1 by Flavio Cobolli and Belinda Bencic on Tuesday.The star pairing got off to a flying start to their comeback…
New York, Aug 26 — Serena Williams' highly anticipated return to Arthur Ashe Stadium ended in the US Open mixed doubles quarterfinals as she and Carlos Alcaraz were beaten 5-4(4), 4-1 by Flavio Cobolli and Belinda Bencic on Tuesday.The star pairing got off to a flying start to their comeback…
New York, Aug 26 — “It’s great to be back in New York,” Roger Federer said after making an emotional return to the US Open, as the 20-time Grand Slam champion was given a hero’s welcome at Arthur Ashe Stadium during a memorable exhibition night.Federer, who retired from the professional game in…
New Delhi, Aug 26 — East Delhi Riders concluded their Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 campaign with a 10-run win over Purani Dilli 6 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.Batting first, East Delhi Riders posted 118/6 in their allotted 10 overs, with Suryansh Raina leading the charge. The opener smashed 42…
Berlin, Aug 26 — Christopher Nkunku has returned to RB Leipzig on a season-long loan from AC Milan, with the Bundesliga club securing an option to make the move permanent.The French attacker is back at the club where he spent four years, scoring 70 goals and providing 56 assists in 172 competitive…
Berlin, Aug 26 — Bayern Munich has extended the contracts of chief executive Jan-Christian Dreesen and sporting board member Max Eberl until June 2029.The decision was approved by Bayern's supervisory board at a regular meeting on Tuesday, securing the futures of two key figures whose previous…
Lucknow, Aug 26 — Lucknow Falcons skipper and renowned India international Bhuvneshwar Kumar delivered a vintage new-ball masterclass to lead his team to a comprehensive six-wicket victory over the defending champions, Kashi Rudras, in match 20 of the UP T20 League 2026, which saw a full 20-over…
New Delhi, Aug 25 — With four unbeaten friendly matches under their belt and no goals conceded, the India U20 men’s team are heading into the final stretch of their preparations for the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers. The Blue Colts will depart for Tashkent on Wednesday.India recorded…
Guiyang (China), Aug 25 — South Korea won the mixed relay gold medal at the 2026 Modern Pentathlon World Championships in Guiyang on Tuesday. South Korea finished with 1,096 points, beating Belarus by 18 points. Hungary took the bronze medal.More than 500 athletes from over 50 countries and regions…
New Delhi, Aug 25 — With India taking a strong position in the second Test against Sri Lanka and set to play seven more games in the next few months, former India captain Rahul Dravid believes the team can qualify for the World Test Championship (WTC) final from this stage.India had registered a…
New Delhi, Aug 25 — India’s transformation into a global sporting powerhouse hinges on sustained, collaborative support across the government, corporate sector, leagues, sponsors, and the broader industry, says Olympian and Arjuna Award-winning table tennis player G. Sathiyan on Tuesday.G. Sathiyan…
New Delhi, Aug 25 — The Indian senior men's national team will host Panama in an international friendly match on September 26, 2026, during the FIFA men's international match window. The venue for the fixture will be confirmed at a later date.It will be the first-ever meeting between the two…
Madrid, Aug 25 — FC Barcelona are close to signing Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic from Turkish club Fenerbahce. Livakovic arrived in Barcelona on Tuesday and is expected to undergo a medical examination and sign his contract on Wednesday.The 31-year-old is viewed as a potential long-term…
Colombo, Aug 25 — India are hopeful that Rishabh Pant will recover from a bruised shoulder and resume wicketkeeping on the fourth day of the second Test against Sri Lanka, bowling coach Morne Morkel said, as the visitors weigh whether to enforce the follow-on, with weather also a major factor in…