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Abhiram Singh Yadav appointed to ICC Chief Executives Committee

New Delhi | September 24, 2026 7:31:07 PM IST

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday has announced the election of Abhiram Singh Yadav of Persatuan Cricket Indonesia to the ICC Chief Executives Committee (CEC) as one of the representatives of Associate Members. ... read..

Asian Games 2026: India bag silver in mixed 4x400m relay

Aichi-Nagoya | September 24, 2026 7:30:52 PM IST

India clinched the silver medal in the mixed 4x400m relay at the ongoing Asian Games after a spirited performance, with Vithya Ramaraj producing a strong anchor leg to secure second place for the team. ... read..

Asian Games 2026: Indian Womens Kabaddi team storm into SFs with unbeaten group-stage run, beat Japan 50-25

Aichi-Nagoya | September 24, 2026 7:01:01 PM IST

The Indian womens Kabaddi team completed an unbeaten Group A campaign at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya with a commanding 50-25 victory over Japan on Thursday. ... read..

Asian Games 2026: Indian sprinters Animesh Kujur, Gurindervir Singh qualify for men's 100m SFs

Aichi-Nagoya | September 24, 2026 6:01:19 PM IST

Indian sprinters Animesh Kujur and Gurindervir Singh advanced to the men's 100m semifinals at the ongoing Asian Games after finishing third and second, respectively, in their opening-round heats on Thursday. ... read..

Uttarakhand Premier League 2026: Yashasvi Jaiswals brother Tejasvi lauds CAU for providing platform to young talent

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | September 24, 2026 5:31:21 PM IST

Tejasvi Jaiswal, elder brother of Indian cricketer Yashasvi Jaiswal, praised the Cricket Association of Uttarakhand (CAU) for providing a platform for local players to showcase their talent in the Uttarakhand Premier League (UPL), following Tehri Titans ... read..

Mumbai Cricket Association expands T20 Mumbai League with ninth franchise for Rs 106.88 crore

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | September 24, 2026 5:31:00 PM IST

The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) announced Aspect Sports as the successful bidder for the ninth franchise of the T20 Mumbai League, which will represent the Navi Mumbai region. ... read..

"I've had my own failures and success": Gambhir reflects on his tenure as head coach of Indian mens team

New Delhi | September 24, 2026 5:01:15 PM IST

As Team India is set to kick off a long yet blockbuster home season with three ODIs and five T20Is against the West Indies, head coach Gautam Gambhir reflected on his two-year tenure, acknowledging both successes and failures across Test, ODI and T20 cric ... read..

Asian Games 2026: Indian boxer Sakshi suffers 3-2 defeat in women's 51kg, Parveen advances to quarterfinals

Aichi-Nagoya | September 24, 2026 4:34:02 PM IST

Indian boxer Sakshi Chaudhary suffered a heartbreaking exit after going down 3-2 to Kazakhstans Balkibekova in the women's 51kg bout, while Parveen advanced to the quarterfinals after Tajikistans Malika Nozimova conceded a walkover in the ongoing Asian ... read..

Team India hold indoor nets session ahead of Asian Games 2026 mens cricket campaign

Aichi-Nagoya | September 24, 2026 3:01:21 PM IST

The Indian mens team had an indoor net session ahead of the start of their Asian Games cricket campaign. ... read..

Asian Games 2026: Indian rowers finish 5th in men's quadruple sculls final

Aichi-Nagoya | September 24, 2026 2:31:42 PM IST

The Indian quartet of Kulwinder Singh, Navdeep Singh, Jakar Khan and Balraj Panwar secured a fifth spot in the men's quadruple sculls final in rowing at the ongoing Asian Games at Aichi-Nagoya on Thursday. ... read..

Targeted, emerging spin talent attends two-day masterclass with legendary Anil Kumble

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | September 24, 2026 2:31:33 PM IST

Some of India's targeted and emerging spinners attended a two-day masterclass at the Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru with legendary spin wizard and former cricketer Anil Kumble. ... read..

Hockey India congratulates Vivek Sagar Prasad on completing 200 senior international appearances

Kakamigahara | September 24, 2026 2:31:28 PM IST

Hockey India congratulated star midfielder Vivek Sagar Prasad on reaching a significant milestone of 200 senior international appearances for the Indian men's team. Vivek achieved the landmark during Indias third Pool A match against South Korea at the o ... read..

Asian Games 2026: Indian fencers Bhavani, Shreya bow out in R16 women's sabre individual

Aichi-Nagoya | September 24, 2026 2:01:40 PM IST

Olympian Bhavani Devi ended her fencing campaign at the ongoing Asian Games 2026 in the round of 16 in the women's sabre individual event on Thursday. ... read..

Mandaviya hails Anantjeet-Parinaaz's historic mixed skeet team bronze at Asian Games 2026

New Delhi | September 24, 2026 2:01:23 PM IST

Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya hailed the duo of Parinaaz Dhaliwal and Anantjeet Singh Naruka for securing the nation's first-ever skeet team mixed event bronze at the ongoing Asian Games 2026. ... read..

Asian Games 2026: Dilpreet Singh shines as Indian men's hockey continues dominant run, beats South Korea

Aichi-Nagoya | September 24, 2026 2:01:21 PM IST

The Indian men's hockey team continued their fine run at the ongoing Asian Games with an 8-2 win over South Korea on Thursday. ... read..

Asian Games 2026: Abhay, Veer reach men's singles squash quarterfinals

Aichi-Nagoya | September 24, 2026 1:31:40 PM IST

Indian squash stars Abhay Singh and Veer Chotrani reached the quarterfinals of the men's singles competition at the ongoing Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya on Thursday. ... read..

Pune wins historic bid to host UCI Road World Championships 2032

New Delhi | September 24, 2026 1:31:24 PM IST

Pune won the bid to host the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Road World Championships 2032, bringing cyclings global showcase to India for the first time and marking a landmark moment for Maharashtra and the countrys sporting ambitions. ... read..

MCA expands T20 Mumbai League with ninth franchise

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | September 24, 2026 1:31:19 PM IST

The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) announced Aspect Sports as the successful bidder for the ninth franchise of the T20 Mumbai League, which will represent the Navi Mumbai region. The franchise operating rights have been awarded for Rs 106.88 crore over ... read..

Two-time Olympic champion Shaunae Miller-Uibo announced as International Event Ambassador for Delhi Half Marathon 2026

New Delhi | September 24, 2026 1:31:17 PM IST

The Delhi Half Marathon 2026, promoted by Procam International, announced two-time Olympic champion Shaunae Miller-Uibo as the International Event Ambassador. The Bahamian sprinting sensation will lend her support to the prestigious race, which will be he ... read..

VP Radhakrishnan hails Satnam-Salman, Roshibina for Asian Games 2026 medal wins

New Delhi | September 24, 2026 1:01:49 PM IST

Vice-president CP Radhakrishnan hailed India's rowing duo of Satnam Singh and Salman Khan and the wushu athlete Roshibina Devi for their medal-winning performances at the Asian Games 2026 on Thursday. ... read..

President Murmu hails Satnam-Salman, Roshibina Devi for Asian Games 2026 medal wins

New Delhi | September 24, 2026 1:01:40 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu hailed wushu athlete Roshibina Devi and rowers Satnam Singh and Salman Khan for their medal-winning performances at the ongoing Asian Games on Thursday. ... read..

Asian Games 2026: Anantjeet-Parinaaz bag India mixed team skeet shooting bronze

Aichi-Nagoya | September 24, 2026 1:01:27 PM IST

The mixed pairing of Anantjeet Singh Naruka and Parinaaz Dhaliwaal captured the bronze medal in the mixed team skeet shooting finals at the ongoing Asian Games 2026 at Aichi-Nagoya on Thursday. ... read..

Luke Williams appointed Mumbai Indians head coach for Women's Premier League

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | September 24, 2026 1:01:25 PM IST

Mumbai Indians on Thursday appointed Luke Williams as the head coach for the franchise in the Women's Premier League (WPL), with former Australian cricketer Lisa Keightley moving on from the role. ... read..

Asian Games 2026: India's badminton singles, doubles draws unveiled

Aichi-Nagoya | September 24, 2026 12:31:26 PM IST

The draws and schedule for the badminton singles and doubles competition are out, with Commonwealth Games champion Lakshya Sen, Ayush Shetty, and two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu earning a direct ticket to the round of 32. ... read..

Asian Games 2026: Anahat, Tanvi book all-India women's singles squash quarterfinal

Aichi-Nagoya | September 24, 2026 12:31:12 PM IST

Indian squash star Anahat Singh made it to the quarterfinals of the women's singles squash competition at the ongoing Asian Games at Aichi-Nagoya on Thursday. ... read..

"Shows the consistency of the team": Prannoy on Asian Games 2026 men's team bronze win

By Vipul Kashyap

Aichi-Nagoya | September 24, 2026 12:01:38 PM IST

After his team's bronze medal win in the men's competition at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Indian shuttler HS Prannoy said that the medal shows the consistency of the team and will serve as a great confidence booster to the players ahead of their sing ... read..

PM Modi hails Roshibina, Satnam-Salman for Asian Games medal wins

New Delhi | September 24, 2026 12:01:22 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated wushu athlete Roshibina Devi and rowers Satnam Singh, Salman Khan for their bronze medal winning performances at the Asian Games 2026 at Aichi-Nagoya on Thursday. ... read..

Asian Games 2026: Sumit Kundu's men's 70 kg boxing campaign ends due to injury in R16

Aichi-Nagoya | September 24, 2026 12:01:13 PM IST

Indian boxer Sumit Kundu's men's 70 kg campaign at the ongoing Asian Games came to an end due to an injury, ending his run in the round-of-16 competition. ... read..

Asian Games 2026: Indian men's kabaddi team caps off perfect group stage; reaches semifinals

Aichi-Nagoya | September 24, 2026 12:01:09 PM IST

The Indian men's kabaddi team continued their dominant run at the ongoing Asian Games at Aichi-Nagoya in Japan, beating Chinese Taipei to advance to the semifinals on Thursday. ... read..

"Hope we'll be better for individuals": Shuttler Ayush optimistic of better singles outing after men's team Asian Games bronze

Aichi-Nagoya | September 24, 2026 11:31:13 AM IST

Indian shuttler Ayush Shetty expressed optimism that the badminton contingent will deliver a better performance after a bronze medal in the men's team competition at the ongoing Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya on Thursday. ... read..

"My opponent was taller, had a longer reach": Wushu athlete Roshibina opens up on Asian Games silver

By Vipul Kashyap

Aichi-Nagoya | September 24, 2026 11:31:06 AM IST

Following her silver medal win at the ongoing Asian Games, Indian wushu athlete Roshibina Devi said that her opponent managed to outclass her by taking advantage of her longer reach. She also expressed how little time she had to prepare for the continenta ... read..

Asian Games 2026: India finishes 4th in mens 10 m air-pistol team event

Aichi-Nagoya | September 24, 2026 11:00:59 AM IST

The trio of Kamaljeet, Kedarling Balakrishna and Aakash Bhardwaj finished fourth in the mens 10 m air pistol team event at the ongoing Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya on Thursday. ... read..

Asian Games 2026: Anantjeet-Parinaaz help India qualify for mixed skeet shooting final

Aichi-Nagoya | September 24, 2026 11:00:45 AM IST

The Indian shooting pair of Anantjeet Singh Naruka and Parinaaz Dhaliwal made it to the finals of the mixed skeet shooting competition at the ongoing Asian Games at Aichi-Nagoya in Japan on Thursday. ... read..

IOA president PT Usha hails Roshibina, Satnam-Salman for Asian Games 2026 medals

Aichi-Nagoya | September 24, 2026 11:00:42 AM IST

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha congratulated wushu athlete Roshibina Devi and rowers Satnam Singh and Salman Khan for their medals at the ongoing Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya on Thursday. ... read..

Asian Games 2026: Poor outings for Indian contingent in Canoe Sprint

Aichi-Nagoya | September 24, 2026 10:31:01 AM IST

India produced some dissappointing performances in Canoe Sprint at day five of the ongoing Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya on Thursday. ... read..

46th Chess Olympiad: India in hunt with great wins in open, women's section during R7

Samarkand | September 24, 2026 10:30:53 AM IST

India produced two great wins in the open and women's section in the seventh round of the at the ongoing 46th Chess Olympiad at Samarkand, Uzbekistan on Thursday. ... read..

President Murmu hails Indian men's badminton team for Asian Games bronze

New Delhi | September 24, 2026 10:00:31 AM IST

President Droupadi Murmu hailed the Indian men's badminton team for their bronze medal at the ongoing Asian Games, saying that it "reflects the teams determination, resilience and fighting spirit." ... read..

Asian Games 2026: Manush Shah starts single TT campaign with win; success in women's doubles for India

Aichi-Nagoya | September 24, 2026 10:00:24 AM IST

Indian paddler Manush Shah started his men's singles campaign at the ongoing Asian Games with a win over Malaysia's Wong Qi Shen on Thursday. ... read..

Union Sports Minister Mandaviya congratulates Roshibina, Satnam-Salman for medals at Asian Games 2026

New Delhi | September 24, 2026 9:30:47 AM IST

Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya congratulated Wushu athlete Roshibina Devi and rowers Satnam Singh and Salman Khan for their medal wins at the ongoing Asian Games. ... read..

Asian Games 2026: Joshna-Velavan reach mixed doubles squash quarterfinals

Aichi-Nagoya | September 24, 2026 9:30:45 AM IST

The pairing of Joshna Chinappa and Velavan Senthilkumar made it to the quarterfinals of the mixed doubles squash competition at the ongoing Asian Games, coming out on top against their compatriots Suraj Chand and Shameena Riaz on Thursday. ... read..

"She suffered from flu when she left": Roshibina's mother after daughter's wushu silver at Asian Games

Bishnupur (Manipur) | September 24, 2026 8:31:00 AM IST

After Roshibina Devi's silver medal win in Wushu during the ongoing Asian Games in Japan, the athlete's mother, Naorem Ongbi Romila Devi, revealed that the three-time Asian Games medalist was suffering from the flu when she left for the competition. ... read..

Asian Games 2026: Diya-Yashaswini win women's doubles TT second round clash

Aichi-Nagoya | September 24, 2026 8:01:13 AM IST

The Indian women's doubles pair of Diya Chitale and Yashaswini Ghorpade completed a 3-0 win over Iran in their round two clash at the ongoing Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya on Thursday. ... read..

"Have a strong desire to look after our ODI record...": SA captain Bavuma ahead of Australia clash

Durban | September 24, 2026 7:30:09 AM IST

Ahead of the first ODI against rivals Australia, South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma admits that with the 2027 World Cup coming, the team has a "strong desire to look into their ODI record" and ensure they put their best foot forward. ... read..

Rinku Singh opens up on Test ambitions for India, wants Rohit-Virat to lift 2027 ODI WC

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | September 24, 2026 7:30:05 AM IST

Indian batter Rinku Singh expressed his ambition to represent India in Test cricket, saying that there is a perception around him being a one-format player, but he can play all three formats and dreams of donning the whites for India. ... read..

Not doing anything extra, keeping it simple: Pacer Nandani reveals gameplan after Asian Games gold

Chandigarh (Punjab) | September 24, 2026 7:01:01 AM IST

Following her side's win over Sri Lanka to capture the Asian Games women's cricket gold, Indian pacer Nandani Sharma revealed her mantra during the campaign: to keep it simple and stick to the basics. ... read..

Asian Games 2026: Living up to family's trust matters most to India's historic MMA medalist Suchika Tariyal

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | September 24, 2026 7:00:54 AM IST

Indian mixed martial arts (MMA) athlete Suchika Tariyal, who secured a historic bronze medal at the Asian Games, encouraged the youth to take up sports and opened up about her journey so far. ... read..

Asian Games 2026: Roshibina Devi bags second consecutive Wushu silver, loses women's sanda 60 kg final

Aichi-Nagoya | September 24, 2026 7:00:52 AM IST

Indian wushu athlete Roshibina Devi secured her second consecutive silver medal at the Asian Games, losing to China's Zhang Xiaoyu in the women's sanda 60 kg final at Aichi-Nagoya on Thursday. ... read..

"Critics been trying to kill me; I want to win Nations League, complete 1000 goals": Cristiano Ronaldo

Lisbon | September 24, 2026 6:35:30 AM IST

Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo fired back at his critics, saying that they have been "trying to kill him, but they do not stand a chance even with a shotgun". He also highlighted his two goals: To win the UEFA Nations League and complete 1,000 professi ... read..

Asian Games 2026: Satnam-Salman secure rowing bronze in men's double sculls; Balraj falls short of singles medal

Aichi-Nagoya | September 24, 2026 6:35:25 AM IST

The pairing of Satnam Singh and Salman Khan secured a bronze medal in the men's double sculls final at the ongoing Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya on Thursday. ... read..

Asian Games, day 5: Wushu, athletics, shooting, rowing in focus as India eyes gold rush

Aichi-Nagoya | September 24, 2026 5:31:38 AM IST

Indian athletes wil continue their Asian Games 2026 campaign on Day 5 with several medal opportunities lined up across rowing, wushu, athletics, shooting, canoe sprint and other disciplines. ... read..

Mussoorie Queens, Dehradun Warriors to clash in Uttarakhand Premier League 2026 womens final

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | September 24, 2026 2:30:33 AM IST

Mussoorie Queens and Dehradun Warriors have secured their places in the final of the womens competition at the Uttarakhand Premier League (UPL) 2026 after finishing as the top two teams in the league stage, according to a press release. ... read..

Daughters are making nation proud: India Womens cricket team captain Harmanpreets father after Asian Games gold

Moga (Punjab) | September 24, 2026 2:30:31 AM IST

The father of Indian womens cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur, Harmandar Singh, on Wednesday celebrated Team Indias gold medal triumph at the Asian Games 2026, calling it a proud moment for the country and urging families to support their daughters ... read..

Deepika credits smooth drag-flicking, sharp focus for goal-scoring spree at Asian Games

Aichi-Nagoya | September 24, 2026 2:01:01 AM IST

Indian womens hockey player Deepika Sehrawat credited her consistent drag-flicking and focused preparation for her impressive goal-scoring run at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026, saying the teams attention remains on maintaining their style of play ah ... read..

Durbans Super Giants unveil fresh look ahead of next SA20 season

Durban | September 24, 2026 2:00:57 AM IST

SA20 franchise Durbans Super Giants (DSG) on Wednesday unveiled a revamped identity, introducing a new logo and a red, blue and gold colour palette as part of a fresh chapter for the team ahead of the upcoming 2027 season, according to a press release. ... read..

India are benchmark in white-ball cricket: Pakistan coach Hesson ahead of Asian Games mens cricket competition

Karachi | September 24, 2026 12:05:49 AM IST

Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson said the teams young squad, largely built around players from the Pakistan Shaheens setup, will look to draw confidence from last years Asia Cup final performance if they get an opportunity to face India in the 2026 Asian ... read..

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