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IR Iran beat Palestine to notch up second win and remain at the top

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | November 29, 2025 8:47:48 AM IST

IR Iran notched their second win of the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 Qualifiers with a 3-1 victory over Palestine in a Group D clash at the EKA Arena in Ahmedabad. A point against India on Sunday would be enough to send them through, as per the off ... read..

Royal Champs' Mohammad Shahzad: Embracing challenges, building unity, and growing in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi | November 29, 2025 8:17:51 AM IST

As Royal Champs embark on their inaugural Abu Dhabi T10 season, Afghanistan star Mohammad Shahzad shares insights on the challenges and optimism involved in building a thriving franchise from scratch, as per a release. ... read..

"Sharing dressing room with guys like Shakib, Roy, and Udana has been massive for me": Royal Champs' Aaron Jones

Abu Dhabi | November 29, 2025 8:17:49 AM IST

Royal Champs finally broke through for their first victory of the 2025 Abu Dhabi T10, and USA's Aaron Jones played a pivotal role in the seven-wicket win over the Northern Warriors at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, according to a release. ... read..

"Didn't expect this welcome, PM Modi fed us laddoos": Indian women's blind team rejoices after warm reception after T20 WC win

By Vipul Kashyap

New Delhi | November 29, 2025 12:48:04 AM IST

The members of the Indian women's cricket team for the blind expressed their happiness at the warm welcome received at home following their win at the first-ever Women's T20 World Cup for the Blind in Sri Lanka. The title-winning team was ecstatic to have ... read..

Australia to tour Zimbabwe for three-match ODI series ahead of 2027 World Cup

Melbourne | November 28, 2025 11:48:03 PM IST

Australia will play a three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe next year as part of their preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup. According to a News Corp report cited by ESPNcricinfo, the reigning ODI champions will take on Zimbabwe before facing South A ... read..

Guardiola slams Man City players after Leverkusen defeat, says "they didn't try"

Manchester | November 28, 2025 11:48:00 PM IST

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola gave a harsh critique of his team following their 2-0 Champions League loss to Bayer Leverkusen in a UEFA Champions League fixture on Wednesday, saying his players "didn't try," , according to Sky Sports. ... read..

FIH Hockey Men's Junior WC: India dominate with 7-0 win against Chile

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | November 28, 2025 11:47:52 PM IST

The Indian Junior Men's Hockey Team got off to a rampaging start with a 7-0 win against Chile in their first Pool B match here at the FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025, which witnessed a grand opening ceremony on Friday at the Mayor Radhak ... read..

ICC Chairman Jay Shah honoured with 'Indian of the Year 2025' Award

New Delhi | November 28, 2025 11:18:07 PM IST

The International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah was named as the CNN-News18 Indian of the Year 2025 in the Outstanding Achievement category on Friday, a recognition of his influential role in shaping cricket's global future. ... read..

Gujarat hitter Urvil opens up on how CSK made him "believe in himself", approaching his Team India dream without "extra pressure"

Hyderabad (Telangana) | November 28, 2025 10:17:42 PM IST

Gujarat batter Urvil Patel, who smashed a 31-ball century against Services in a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) fixture at Hyderabad this season, said that being at Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the IPL 2025 season made him believe in himself. ... read..

Ayush Mhatre becomes youngest to score century in all three formats of professional cricket

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | November 28, 2025 9:48:06 PM IST

Mumbai's Ayush Mhatre became the youngest man to score a century in all three formats of professional cricket - first-class, List A and T20 - after he smashed a 49-ball century in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) clash against Vidarbha on Friday at the ... read..

SMAT 2025: Mhatre's record-breaking ton, Anshul Kamboj's Super Over heroics, Shaw's fifty highlights

New Delhi | November 28, 2025 9:47:52 PM IST

Ayush Mhatre's record-breaking century for Mumbai, half-centuries from Prithvi Shaw, Yash Dhull and Venkatesh Iyer and fine bowling spells from Anshul Kamboj and Mohammed Shami were the highlights during the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on Friday. ... read..

Gill recovering, Iyer begins rehab ahead of SA ODIs: Morne Morkel

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | November 28, 2025 8:48:08 PM IST

India bowling coach Morne Morkel has said that he spoke with Shubman Gill, who is recovering well from his neck injury, and added that Shreyas Iyer has begun rehabilitation following a spleen injury sustained during the first ODI of the Australia tour las ... read..

"I've had sleepless nights bowling to them...": Indian bowling coach Morkel on Rohit-Virat ahead of 1st SA ODI at Ranchi

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | November 28, 2025 8:48:07 PM IST

Ahead of the first ODI against South Africa, India's bowling coach Morne Morkel expressed faith in the experience and quality of ODI-only stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, speaking of how he has had "sleepless nights" bowling to them. ... read..

GCL turns Mumbai into chessboard, flags off 1,000-plus Chess-themed taxis, autos as tickets go live

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | November 28, 2025 8:48:02 PM IST

The Global Chess League (GCL), a joint initiative of Tech Mahindra and the International Chess Federation (FIDE), on Friday opened ticketing for its much-awaited Season 3 while simultaneously turning Mumbai into a citywide chessboard. ... read..

Host India to field two Elite teams for Pune Grand Tour 2026

New Delhi | November 28, 2025 8:18:05 PM IST

Cycling Federation of India (CFI) has announced selection trials for Indian men's elite riders, with an aim to field two teams, namely 'India A' and 'India B' for the forthcoming Pune Grand Tour - India's first Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) 2.2 cate ... read..

Morne Morkel reposes faith in Ruturaj Gaikwad, says SA ODIs as key experience for Indian pacers

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | November 28, 2025 8:18:03 PM IST

Team India bowling coach Morne Morkel expressed confidence in Indian batter Ruturaj Gaikwad, saying that if he gets an opportunity in the upcoming India vs South Africa ODI series, "he will do the country proud." ... read..

Indian Women's Cricket Team for the Blind felicitated for historic T20 World Cup win

New Delhi | November 28, 2025 8:17:58 PM IST

Fresh from their historic triumph at the inaugural T20 World Cup for the Blind, the Indian Women's Cricket Team for the Blind was warmly felicitated by the Nora Solomon Foundation, Chintels CSR wing on Friday. Celebrating their undefeated run, the event h ... read..

Rohit Sharma poised to become 4th Indian batter to score 20,000 international runs

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | November 28, 2025 7:47:59 PM IST

Former Indian captain Rohit Sharma is poised to become only the fourth Indian batter to hit the 20,000-run milestone in cricket. Rohit is set to return to the field in India's three-match ODI series against South Africa, starting November 30 at the JSCA S ... read..

"Retaining Deepti, Sophie, Kiran, Kranti ensures continuity": UPW head coach Nayar after WPL Auction

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | November 28, 2025 7:47:58 PM IST

The head coach of UP Warriorz, Abhishek Nayar, expressed happiness with his team's outing in the Women's Premier League (WPL) auction, saying that retaining talents like all-rounder Deepti Sharma, spinner Sophie Ecclestone, batter Kiran Navgire and pacer ... read..

A look at Virat Kohli's record against South Africa ahead of Ranchi ODI

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | November 28, 2025 7:18:39 PM IST

Indian batting legend Virat Kohli will be back in action during the first ODI against South Africa at JSCA International Cricket Stadium, Ranchi, on Sunday. ... read..

Telangana CM excited to welcome Lionel Messi to Hyderabad

Hyderabad (Telangana) | November 28, 2025 7:18:30 PM IST

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy expressed his happiness over global football star Lionel Messi's upcoming visit to Hyderabad during the GOAT India Tour 2025. He said that the city is excited to host the Argentine footballer. ... read..

Syed Modi International: Tanvi Sharma, Unnati, Kidambi march into semifinals

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | November 28, 2025 7:18:03 PM IST

Giant killer Tanvi Sharma continued her dream run by reaching the semi-finals of the Syed Modi International Super 300 badminton tournament on Friday, while it was a mixed day for the women and men top seeds as India's Unnati Hooda registered a hard-fough ... read..

BFI appoints Santiago Nieva as head coach of Indian women's National Boxing Team

New Delhi | November 28, 2025 6:17:57 PM IST

The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) on Friday announced the appointment of Santiago Nieva as the Head Coach of the Indian Women's National Boxing Team, marking the return of one of world boxing's most accomplished high-performance leaders. ... read..

"Known Gambhir as an....." AB warns about "emotional" coaches in dressing room

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | November 28, 2025 5:48:26 PM IST

Former South African cricketer AB de Villiers termed Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir as an "emotional" person during his encounters with him while playing against each other and warned that such coaches could not be a "good thing to have" for a team. ... read..

"Feels like home": Indian spinner Shree Charani on DC return following WPL auction

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | November 28, 2025 5:48:15 PM IST

Indian spinner Shree Charani expressed happiness at her homecoming to Delhi Capitals (DC) following the Women's Premier League (WPL) auction, saying that "it feels like home" to her. ... read..

Lovlina Borgohain hails India's 2030 Commonwealth Games hosting as huge opportunity for country

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | November 28, 2025 5:18:04 PM IST

Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain welcomed the announcement that India will host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, saying the move will motivate the younger generation to pursue sports and aspire to represent the nation on the global stage, bri ... read..

India to play five match T20 series against Sri Lanka ahead of WPL 2026

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | November 28, 2025 3:17:58 PM IST

India's women's cricket team is gearing up to face Sri Lanka just before the start of the Women's Premier League (WPL) in January 2026 in a thrilling five-match T20I series, kicking off on December 21 in Visakhapatnam. ... read..

"Congratulations to Ahmedabad, this event will enhance tourism in India": Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on India hosting CWG 2030

New Delhi | November 28, 2025 3:17:54 PM IST

Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat congratulated Ahmedabad and India on being the host for the 2030 Commonwealth Games (CWG). ... read..

"Happy with the squad we got": GG Head Coach Michael Klinger after WPL auction

New Delhi | November 28, 2025 2:48:17 PM IST

Gujarat Giants Head Coach Michael Klinger expressed his enthusiasm with the Giants squad for the upcoming Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026, praising the mix of overseas and local players. He believes the team has a strong balance and a terrific starting ... read..

"Our strategy was to win back as many players as possible from our winning team of 2025": Nita Ambani on WPL auction

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | November 28, 2025 2:47:58 PM IST

Two-time champions Mumbai Indians will be confident, heading into a new season of the Women's Premier League in 2026 from January 9, after managing to retain most of the previous champions from the team at the mega auction in New Delhi on Thursday, the fr ... read..

BCCI announces India's U19 Squad for ACC Asia Cup in Dubai, Ayush Mhatre to lead

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | November 28, 2025 2:17:56 PM IST

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday announced the men's U19 squad for the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Asia Cup. ... read..

Ireland snaps 14-month win drought, defends 181 to beat Bangladesh in T20I opener

Chattogram | November 28, 2025 1:48:20 PM IST

Ireland broke a drought of almost 14 months as they defeated Bangladesh in the opening T20I of their three-match series in Chattogram on Thursday. ... read..

"Happy with how auction played out": Gujarat Giants' Sanjay Adesara reflects on WPL 2026 Auction

New Delhi | November 28, 2025 12:18:18 PM IST

Gujarat Giants (GG) assembled a strong squad at the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 auction held in Delhi on Thursday, as per a release from GG. ... read..

"Everything went to plan": Delhi Capitals leadership credits meticulous planning for WPL 2026 auction success

New Delhi | November 28, 2025 12:17:55 PM IST

Delhi Capitals (DC) enjoyed an eventful outing at the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 Auction as they assembled a dynamic and well-balanced squad for the upcoming season, as per a release from DC. ... read..

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Sir David Beckham meets children in India, calls for equality, empowerment and opportunity

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | November 28, 2025 12:17:48 PM IST

Former England football captain and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Sir David Beckham met children and young people during a visit to India this week, and called for equal opportunities, inclusion and empowerment for every child, as per a release from UNICEF. ... read..

"You have made your mark": PM Modi praises Indian Women's Blind Cricket Team for Historic World Cup Win

New Delhi | November 28, 2025 11:17:48 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met and congratulated the Indian women's blind cricket team at his Lok Kalyan Marg residence in New Delhi, praising their historic win in the inaugural Blind Women's T20 World Cup. ... read..

Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by six runs to qualify for final of Tri-nation T20I series

Rawalpindi | November 28, 2025 11:18:03 AM IST

Sri Lanka edge past Pakistan by six runs in the hard-fought match of the Tri-nation T20I series at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Thursday night as they defended their 184-run total. ... read..

"I feel great that I completed my family's dream": Champa Thakur after India's victory in Kabaddi World Cup

Chamba (Himachal Pradesh) | November 28, 2025 10:48:09 AM IST

Indian Kabaddi player Champa Thakur expressed her gratitude and dedication to her family after winning the Kabaddi World Cup. ... read..

Ashes: Australia name unchanged squad for second Test as Cummins misses out

Brisbane | November 28, 2025 10:17:55 AM IST

Australian selectors on Friday named an unchanged squad for the day-night Ashes Test at the Gabba. ... read..

"Teams prefer all-rounders": Abhishek Nayar opens up on wicketkeeper-batter Alyssa Healy going unsold in WPL auction

New Delhi | November 28, 2025 10:17:51 AM IST

Star Australia wicketkeeper-batter Alyssa Healy went unsold during the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 auction on Thursday. UP Warriorz (UPW) head coach Abhishek Nayar believes Healy's specialisation as a wicketkeeper-batter limited her options, as team ... read..

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Rajat Patidar set to rejoin MP squad

New Delhi | November 28, 2025 9:18:03 AM IST

Rajat Patidar has recovered from his left-knee injury and has been cleared to play by the BCCI's Centre of Excellence. He is set to rejoin the Madhya Pradesh squad for the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) in Kolkata on Friday. ... read..

Dubai Capitals set for high-octane season 4 title defence in ILT20

Dubai | November 28, 2025 8:17:46 AM IST

International League T20 (ILT20) Season 3 champions Dubai Capitals are geared up for their Season 4 campaign in the ILT20, kicking off against the Desert Vipers on December 2 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, as per a release from ILT20. ... read..

"It is a moment of pride": Elavenil Valarivan after Ahmedabad gets hosting rights for 2030 Commonwealth Games

Hyderabad (Telangana) | November 28, 2025 3:17:42 AM IST

Indian shooter Elavenil Valarivan has expressed happiness on Ahmedabad being declared the official host of the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Speaking to ANI, Elavenil also spoke about her participation in her upcoming games. ... read..

Dronacharya Awardee Mahavir Phogat expresses happiness over Ahmedabad hosting 2030 Commonwealth Games

Charkhi Dadri (Haryana) | November 28, 2025 3:17:40 AM IST

Dhronacharya Awardee Mahavir Phogat has expressed happiness after Ahmedabad bagged the hosting rights for the 2030 Commonwealth Games. ... read..

Messi confirms Hyderabad stop on GOAT Tour

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 28, 2025 1:47:49 AM IST

Football maestro Lionel Messi officially confirmed that Hyderabad has been added to the list of cities he will visit during his much-anticipated GOAT Tour. While Hyderabad had been mentioned earlier as the fourth venue by Satadru Dutta, the man who is bri ... read..

Asha Sobhana was an integral part in RCB's win in 2024: Coach Malolan Rangarajan

New Delhi | November 28, 2025 1:17:50 AM IST

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) coach Malolan Rangarajan has said that Asha Sobhana was an integral part in RCB's win in 2024 and they are happy her getting a new team during the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 auction on Thursday. ... read..

'Gautam Gambhir to continue as Team India Head Coach across formats'

New Delhi | November 28, 2025 1:17:45 AM IST

India Head Coach Gautam Gambhir would continue in role in all three formats and no change is being considered, a Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) source said on Thursday. ... read..

Athletes, coaches, officials welcome Ahmedabad's confirmation as host of 2030 Commonwealth Games

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 28, 2025 1:17:41 AM IST

Athletes, coaches and officials across the country have expressed their excitement after Ahmedabad was officially ratified as the host city for the 2030 Commonwealth Games. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) confirmed the development on Wednesday, marki ... read..

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