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Markram praises De Kock, bowlers after South Africa's record-breaking win over India
New Chandigarh (Punjab) | December 12, 2025 1:19:43 AM IST
South Africa captain Aiden Markram praised opening batter Quinton de Kock and the Proteas lower-order, along with the bowlers' effort after the team's 51-run win over India on Thursday. ... read..


"Can't rely on Abhishek all the time": Indian skipper Suryakumar after loss to SA
New Chandigarh (Punjab) | December 11, 2025 11:48:16 PM IST
Following his side's loss to South Africa in the second T20I, Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav expressed that he, vice-captain Shubman Gill and other batters could have given a better start since the team cannot rely on their star opener Abhishek Sharma al ... read..


Odisha Masters 2025: Top seeds Unnati, Tharun reach quarterfinals
Cuttack (Odisha) | December 11, 2025 11:18:53 PM IST
Top Indian shuttlers continued their strong showing at the ongoing Odisha Masters at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Cuttack, with top seeds Unnati Hooda and Tharun Mannepalli, alongside Tanvi Sharma, Kiran George, and Anupama Upadhyaya, advancing to the ... read..


"We will keep fighting, that is the Warriorz way," says Dwaine Pretorius
Sharjah | December 11, 2025 11:18:41 PM IST
Sharjah Warriorz all-rounder Dwaine Pretorius expressed confidence in the squad's trajectory despite a challenging start to the season, emphasising that the team is steadily edging closer to a complete performance. With tight turnarounds and multiple narr ... read..


"It will wind up fans...": Atherton on McCullum's "overprepared" remark following England's loss at Brisbane
London | December 11, 2025 11:18:36 PM IST
Former England cricketer Michael Atherton slammed head coach Brendon McCullum for his "overprepared" remark following England's loss in the second Test at Brisbane, saying that it will "wind up fans because they see England team as one that is not practic ... read..


South Africa beat India in second T20 by 51 runs; Level five match series 1-1
New Chandigarh (Punjab) | December 11, 2025 11:18:31 PM IST
South Africa defeated India by 51 runs in the second T20I at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, levelling the five-match series 1-1. ... read..


MCG to host Shane Warne memorabilia exhibition at Australian Sports Museum
Melbourne | December 11, 2025 10:48:47 PM IST
The Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC) has announced a new exhibition at the Australian Sports Museum honouring the career and legacy of Shane Warne. ... read..


Rare off-day at work: Bumrah gets smashed for 4 sixes in one inning for first time in T20Is
New Chandigarh (Punjab) | December 11, 2025 10:19:01 PM IST
Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah had a rare poor outing in T20Is, as he was hit for four sixes in a single T20I innings for the first time in his T20I career against South Africa during the second T20I at Mullanpur on Thursday. ... read..


Quinton's fiery 90, late blitz from Donovan-Miller take SA to 213/4 against India in 2nd T20I
New Chandigarh (Punjab) | December 11, 2025 9:49:19 PM IST
A brilliant 90-run knock by Quinton de Kock and some death overs blitz from David Miller and Donovan Ferreira took South Africa to a massive 213/4 in 20 overs in the second T20I against India at Mullanpur Stadium on Thursday. ... read..


IOC approves LA28 Olympic hockey tournaments qualification system
Lausanne | December 11, 2025 9:49:05 PM IST
An important milestone in the build-up of the next Olympic hockey tournaments that will take place in Los Angeles, USA, in 2028, has just occurred with the approval by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) of the qualification system for both events, ... read..


Stands named after Women's WC 2025 winning skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, all-rounder Yuvraj Singh inaugurated at Mullanpur Stadium
New Chandigarh (Punjab) | December 11, 2025 9:49:04 PM IST
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann felicitated the members of the 2025 ICC Women's World Cup winning Team India from Punjab and inaugurated stands named after World Cup winning skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and 2011 World Cup winning all-rounder Yuvraj Singh ... read..


PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen headline strong Indian team for Badminton Asia Team Championships 2026
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 9:49:02 PM IST
Focused on finishing on the podium in both men's and women's events, India will be fielding a strong team that boasts a former world champion and multiple world championship medallists in the forthcoming Badminton Asia Team Championships to be played in Q ... read..


"Time to give opportunities to other sports": PGTI President Kapil Dev
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 8:18:51 PM IST
Former Indian cricketer and President of the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), Kapil Dev, emphasised the need to promote sports beyond cricket in India. He expressed optimism that golf could achieve success on par with the Indian Premier League (IPL ... read..


Two Indian origin players included in Australia's U19 World Cup 2026 squad
Melbourne | December 11, 2025 8:18:45 PM IST
Two Indian-origin players, Aryan Sharma and John James, are amongst the 15-man squad for the ICC U19 World Cup scheduled for next year. ... read..


"I miss walking out by myself": Travis Head hints at opening with Jake Weatherald for Adelaide Ashes Test
Adelaide | December 11, 2025 8:18:36 PM IST
Australian batter Travis Head said he misses the feeling of walking out alone to bat in Test cricket -- a comment that hints he may once again partner Jake Weatherald for opening in the third Ashes Test in Adelaide, potentially leaving Usman Khawaja out, ... read..


India win toss, opts to bowl first against South Africa in 2nd T20I
New Chandigarh (Punjab) | December 11, 2025 7:18:39 PM IST
Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and opted to bowl first against South Africa in the second T20I of the five-match series at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur on Thursday. ... read..


DC School Cup: DPS Vasant Kunj, St Thomas School secure wins on day 4
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 6:48:18 PM IST
Day 4 of the Delhi Capitals (DC) School Cup saw impressive individual and team efforts that continue to shape the course of the tournament. Yashank Malik's 4/18 with the ball helped DPS Vasant Kunj claim victory over St. Xavier's High School, while St. T ... read..


Ponting admits missing his playing days on witnessing Smith-Archer verbal exchange during Brisbane Test
Adelaide | December 11, 2025 6:19:01 PM IST
Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting admitted that witnessing the heated exchange between stand-in skipper Steve Smith and England pace spearhead Jofra Archer made him miss his own playing days and added that the pacer "embarrassed himself" by bowling ... read..


Hardik Pandya eyes major milestone in second India vs South Africa T20I
New Chandigarh (Punjab) | December 11, 2025 5:48:40 PM IST
Star India all-rounder Hardik Pandya is just one wicket away from claiming his 100th T20I wicket. If Pandya claims a wicket in today's India vs South Africa 2nd T20I in New Chandigarh's Mullanpur, he will become the first Indian to have achieved the feat ... read..


ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 tickets to go live on Thursday, prices start at Rs 100 and LKR 1,000
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 5:48:38 PM IST
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday announced the opening of ticket sales for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup next year, pricing entry-level tickets at historic lows to drive accessibility for the pinnacle event. ... read..


GMR Sports signs landmark MoU with Telangana for sports infrastructure growth
Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 11, 2025 4:48:47 PM IST
GMR Sports announced the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Telangana at the Telangana Rising Global Summit 2025, held at Bharat Future City. ... read..


PGTI launches India's first professional golf league '72 The League'
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 4:18:40 PM IST
Indian golf is set to witness a transformational landmark as the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) on Thursday announced the launch of '72 The League', the country's first Exclusive National Professional Golf League. The league has been launched in p ... read..


National Coaching Camp for Kurash in SAI Gandhinagar boosting preparations for Asian Games 2026
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | December 11, 2025 3:48:19 PM IST
India's Kurash contingent is receiving a significant push on the road to the 2026 Asian Games via the ongoing 25-day Senior National Coaching Camp at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Regional Centre in Gandhinagar. The 25-day camp, which started on Nov ... read..


Germany win record-extending 8th Hockey Junior World Cup
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 11, 2025 3:18:11 PM IST
Germany's 10th appearance in the final saw them winning their eighth title, when they defeated first-time finalists Spain and defended their crown at the FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025 in Chennai. ... read..


"If there's any wicket in the country that suits them more than this": Paine believes Adelaide Oval offers England best opportunity to spark a turnaround
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 3:18:04 PM IST
Former Australian skipper Tim Paine believes England's Ashes campaign is far from over, insisting Adelaide Oval offers the tourists their best opportunity to spark a turnaround with three Tests left. ... read..


From breaking the chain of poverty to targeting Asian Games representation, KIUG 2025 medallists Bharti and Devika offer a lot of hope
Bharatpur (Rajasthan) | December 11, 2025 2:48:42 PM IST
There couldn't be more contrasting backgrounds for two athletes, if truth be told. During the boxing event of the 2025 Khelo India University Games (KIUG) in Rajasthan's Bharatpur, Bharti represented Maharshi Dayanand University, Haryana, in the women's m ... read..


Messi's GOAT India tour schedule: Argentina legend to arrive in Kolkata on December 13
Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 11, 2025 2:18:48 PM IST
Football icon Lionel Messi is set to arrive in India on December 13 for the much-anticipated GOAT Tour 2025, a three-day event spread across four major Indian cities, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai and New Delhi, from December 13 to 15. ... read..


India to host inaugural Commonwealth Kho Kho Championship 2026
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 1:48:11 PM IST
India will host the first Commonwealth Kho Kho Championship from March 9, 2026, to March 14, 2026, in which more than 24 Commonwealth Nations will participate. ... read..


GS Delhi Aces move to top spot; Rajasthan Rangers hold second place after day two in TPL 7
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | December 11, 2025 1:48:10 PM IST
Day two of the Tennis Premier League (TPL) Season 7 produced another set of tightly contested matches at the Gujarat University Tennis Stadium, with GS Delhi Aces and Chennai Smashers opening proceedings on the charcoal-coloured court, as per a release fr ... read..


UEFA Champions League: Arsenal top group stage with thrilling 3-0 Win Over Club Brugge; Man City edge past Real Madrid 2-1
London | December 11, 2025 1:48:08 PM IST
Arsenal topped the Champions League group with a 3-0 win over Club Brugge, courtesy of Noni Madueke's brace and Gabriel Martinelli's stunning goal. Meanwhile, Manchester City pulled off a thrilling 2-1 away win against Real Madrid, with Nico O'Reilly and ... read..


Conway, Hay powers Kiwi to commanding 73-run lead over West Indies in Wellington Test
Wellington | December 11, 2025 1:19:15 PM IST
New Zealand's Devon Conway and Mitchell Hay powered their team to a commanding position on the second day of the Wellington Test against West Indies, with both batsmen scoring half-centuries. Despite a spirited bowling effort from the West Indies seamers, ... read..


KMSC offers technically tricky, fast new route for 49th K1000 at Tumakuru
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | December 11, 2025 1:19:12 PM IST
Karnataka Motor Sports Club (KMSC) will host the iconic 49th Karnataka 1000 Rally (K1000), the third-oldest running rally in the world. It is the fourth round of the FMSCI Indian National Rally Championship (INRC) 2025, to be held from December 12 to Dece ... read..


Vishwa Samudra Open 2025: N Thangaraja moves to top with day's best 66
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 1:18:50 PM IST
Sri Lankan N Thangaraja moved to the top of the leaderboard after firing the second day's best score of six-under 66 at the Vishwa Samudra Open 2025 presented by Kapil Dev, an Rs 2 crore event, being played at the Delhi Golf Club (DGC). ... read..


India script sensational 4-2 comeback against Argentina; secure bronze medal at FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup 2025
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 11, 2025 11:48:34 AM IST
The Indian Junior Men's Hockey Team scripted history, securing their first-ever bronze medal at the FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025 in Chennai, as per the Hockey India website. ... read..


"I followed him to try to bowl the way he swung the ball": Shaheen Afridi reveals how Starc helped shape his career
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 11:18:30 AM IST
Pakistan speedster Shaheen Afridi revealed how Australian pacer Mitchell Starc has influenced his career, crediting the left-arm fast bowler as a major inspiration in shaping his bowling style. ... read..


"I don't know if they need to go back to that": Clarke on Khawaja's return as opener in Adelaide Test
Adelaide | December 11, 2025 10:48:53 AM IST
Former Australia captain Michael Clarke remained unconvinced of Usman Khawaja's return to the Australian playing 11 against England for the third Test in Adelaide starting from December 17, yet acknowledged that selectors will likely pick him for the fixt ... read..


New Zealand spinner Eden Carson ruled out of T20 World Cup defence
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 9:18:08 AM IST
New Zealand suffered a massive blow ahead of next year's ICC Women's T20 World Cup title defence with news that star spinner Eden Carson will miss the tournament as she recovers from shoulder surgery, as per the ICC website. ... read..


CJI XI takes on SCBA XI in annual cricket match at Arun Jaitley Stadium
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 9:18:06 AM IST
The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) hosted the Annual Day/Night Cricket Match between Chief Justice of India (CJI) XI and SCBA XI at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Wednesday. ... read..


Blair Tickner unlikely to participate in second Test against West Indies due to shoulder injury
Wellington | December 11, 2025 8:48:52 AM IST
New Zealand pacer Blair Tickner is unlikely to take the field again during the ongoing second Test against the West Indies after sustaining a shoulder injury while fielding on the opening day. New Zealand Cricket provided an update on the fast bowler, who ... read..


Australia unveil Under-19 World Cup squad; Oliver Peake to lead
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 8:18:32 AM IST
Reigning champions Australia have become the latest side to name their squad for the upcoming ICC Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup, with left-hand batter Oliver Peake named captain. Peake, who played a crucial role in Australia's title triumph in South Af ... read..


Argentina Football Fan Club creates replica of Messi's Miami home ahead of his December 13 visit
By Ujjwal Roy

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 11, 2025 2:48:05 AM IST
Kolkata is preparing for a grand celebration as the city readies to welcome football superstar Lionel Messi on December 13. ... read..


"Wearing the Indian jersey is what motivates us": Smriti Mandhana on World Cup win and cricket passion
New Delhi | December 11, 2025 2:18:15 AM IST
India women's cricket vice-captain Smriti Mandhana revealed that she loves nothing more than cricket. The 29-year-old star cricketer also opened up on lifting the ICC Women's ODI World Cup with India. ... read..


World Pickleball League expands to Rajasthan, Siddharth Shankar acquires Jaipur Djinns as 7th WPBL franchise
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 11, 2025 1:48:42 AM IST
Investor and entrepreneur Siddharth Shankar, Chairman of UK-based Tails Trading and Global COO at Komerz Ltd, has announced his investment in the World Pickleball League (WPBL) through the acquisition of the newly-introduced Jaipur Djinns franchise today. ... read..


Kolkata: 70-foot iron statue of Messi unveiled, West Bengal Minister touts it as world's largest
By Ujjwal Roy

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 11, 2025 1:48:34 AM IST
A 70-foot iron statue of football icon Lionel Messi, claimed as the biggest ever made of the Argentine superstar, has been completed by the Sree Bhumi Sporting Club at Lake Town in South Dum Dum, Kolkata. ... read..


Inter-battalion zonal sports meet ogranised by police department in Jammu
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | December 11, 2025 1:48:29 AM IST
The Inter-battalion zonal sports meet was organised by the police department at Gulshan Ground (Gandhi Nagar) in Jammu. ... read..


"Mostly focused on the football clinic...": Parvathi Reddy on Messi's 'Goat India Tour 2025' in Hyderabad
Hyderabad (Telangana) | December 10, 2025 11:48:24 PM IST
Parvathi Reddy, Chief Patron and advisor of The Goat Tour Hyderabad, said that the Hyderabad leg of Lionel Messi's 'Goat India Tour 2025' will primarily revolve around a special football clinic planned for young players. ... read..


Delhi Aces dominate as Yash Mumbai Eagles edge SG Pipers in thrilling day two at TPL 7
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | December 10, 2025 11:48:07 PM IST
Day two of the Tennis Premier League (TPL) Season 7 unfolded with another round of closely fought contests at the Gujarat University Tennis Stadium. Returning to the charcoal-coloured court, the players carried forward the intensity from the opening day a ... read..


New dates for 9th Elite Men's and Women's National Championships
New Delhi | December 10, 2025 11:18:45 PM IST
The 9th Elite Men & Women National Boxing Championship, earlier scheduled from December 31, 2025, to January 6, 2026, at Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, has been rescheduled, according to a press release from BFI. ... read..


Adequate security arrangements in place for India vs South Africa T20I tomorrow: Senior Punjab Police official
Chandigarh (Punjab) | December 10, 2025 10:48:47 PM IST
Punjab Police has made adequate security arrangements for the India versus South Africa T20 cricket match at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur. ... read..


India to play 10 matches, no games for Australia and Bangladesh ahead of T20 World Cup 2026
New Delhi | December 10, 2025 10:48:45 PM IST
The 10th edition of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup is scheduled to begin on February 7 next year. The prestigious tournament will run until March 8. ... read..


Odisha Masters 2025: Rounak Chouhan, Isharani Baruah & Tasnim Mir shine with big upsets; Unnati, Tanvi, Kiran advance
Cuttack (Odisha) | December 10, 2025 10:18:21 PM IST
India's young brigade lit up the opening day of the main draw at the Odisha Masters with a series of impressive wins and major upsets, headlined by Rounak Chouhan, Isharani Baruah and Tasnim Mir. Top performers Unnati Hooda, Tanvi Sharma, Kiran George als ... read..


2 former SFF veterans embark on 90-day motorbike ride across India to raise awareness about China's assault on Tibetan identity
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) | December 10, 2025 10:18:12 PM IST
Two former Special Frontier Force (SFF) veterans are embarking on a 90-day motorbike ride across India to honour the Dalai Lama's Year of Compassion, express gratitude to India, and raise awareness about China's assault on Tibetan identity. ... read..


Op Sadhbhavna: Indian Army promotes unity through sports with volleyball match at Manigong
New Delhi | December 10, 2025 8:18:29 PM IST
The Indian Army, as part of its ongoing Op Sadhbhavna initiative, organised a thrilling volleyball match themed "Unity through Sports" at the Football Ground, Manigong. The event brought together the local community and Indian Army personnel to celebrate ... read..


Decision on IPL matches at Chinnaswamy stadium after discussing it in Cabinet meet: Karnataka DyCM Shivakumar
Belagavi (Karnataka) | December 10, 2025 7:48:32 PM IST
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said on Wednesday that a decision on allowing the Indian Premier League (IPL) matches at Chinnaswamy stadium would be taken after discussing it in Thursday's Cabinet meeting. ... read..


Kabaddi Champions League zone 4 and central trials successfully conclude in Sonipat
Sonipat (Haryana) | December 10, 2025 7:18:52 PM IST
The Kabaddi Champions League (KCL) has successfully completed its Zone 4 Trials on December 5th and Central Trials on December 6th & 7th, marking a significant step toward the league's much-awaited inaugural season, according to a press release from K ... read..


FIFA President condoles death of former India forward Mohammed Rahmatullah
New Delhi | December 10, 2025 7:18:50 PM IST
FIFA President Gianni Infantino condoled the death of former India international Mohammed Rahmatullah, who passed away on December 3, as per the official website of the All India Football Federation (AIFF). ... read..


Kazuma Kato-Stafford to lead Japan in ICC Men's Under-19 World Cup 2026
Tokyo | December 10, 2025 7:18:44 PM IST
The 18-year-old Kazuma Kato-Stafford will captain Japan for the upcoming ICC Men's Under-19 World Cup. The ICC tournament will be played in January-February 2026 in Namibia and Zimbabwe, according to ESPNcricinfo. ... read..


"We've seen her flourish as a player": Aakash Chopra on Delhi Capitals' Jemimah Rodrigues
New Delhi | December 10, 2025 6:48:08 PM IST
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has analysed the strategies behind Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Delhi Capitals' (DC) auction picks, highlighting their combinations, key signings, and overall squad depth heading into the Women's Premier Leag ... read..


"Region will also gain a positive and new identity through the Bastar Olympics": IG Sundarraj P
Jagdalpur (Chhattisgarh) | December 10, 2025 5:48:18 PM IST
Bastar Range Inspector General of Police P Sundarraj stressed on Wednesday that the region will gain a positive and new identity through the ongoing Bastar Olympics. ... read..


President Murmu honours Indian women boxers after medal haul in Liverpool
New Delhi | December 10, 2025 5:48:14 PM IST
President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday felicitated the Indian women boxers who brought laurels to the country at the 2025 World Boxing Championships held in Liverpool. ... read..


IOA and CONI sign landmark MoU to strengthen bilateral sports cooperation
New Delhi | December 10, 2025 5:48:08 PM IST
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and the Italian National Olympic Committee (CONI) today signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in New Delhi to enhance bilateral cooperation in sports. ... read..


Shooting League of India to kick off on February 16, 2026
New Delhi | December 10, 2025 5:18:22 PM IST
The much-anticipated Shooting League of India (SLI) will be held from February 16 to 26, 2026. Today's announcement follows the earlier confirmation that the inaugural SLI has been moved to early 2026. ... read..


9th Men's and Women's National Boxing Championships set to begin in Greater Noida from December 31
New Delhi | December 10, 2025 5:18:16 PM IST
The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) will host the 9th Men's and 9th Women's National Boxing Championships simultaneously for the first time, bringing India's premier senior talent under one roof at Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, from December 3 ... read..


Finn Allen to miss start of India T20I series due to Big Bash League commitments
Wellington | December 10, 2025 4:48:12 PM IST
New Zealand star batter Finn Allen could miss the start of the upcoming T20I series in India due to the Big Bash League (BBL) commitments, according to ESPNcricinfo. The five-match T20I series against India will begin on January 21, 2026, in Nagpur. ... read..


Preeti Jhangiani honoured with the 'Sports Business Leader of the Year (Female)' Award
New Delhi | December 10, 2025 4:48:01 PM IST
Preeti Jhangiani, President of the People's Armwrestling Federation India (PAFI), Vice President of the Asian Armwrestling Federation (AAF), and Co-Founder of the Pro Panja League, was honoured with the prestigious Sports Business Leader of the Year (Fema ... read..


"It means a lot": Aditi Nandy after clinching gold medal in Masters 1 category at World Pro Powerlifting Championship
Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 10, 2025 3:18:39 PM IST
Powerlifting, a sport struggling to be on India's radar, has a few aspirants who relentlessly pursue it in the nation, and Bengal's Aditi Nandy is one of them. ... read..


London Spirit appoints Dinesh Karthik as mentor and batting coach
London | December 10, 2025 3:18:28 PM IST
Former Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik has been appointed mentor and batting coach for the men's Hundred team London Spirit, his first support-staff role with a franchise outside the Indian Premier League (IPL), as per ESPNcricinfo. ... read..


Kohli closes in on top spot, Indian batting sensation rises to No. 2 in ICC ODI Rankings; Rohit holds firm at No. 1
New Delhi | December 10, 2025 2:48:13 PM IST
India's great Virat Kohli has continued his push to regain his place as the best ODI batter in the world as he made further gains on the latest ICC Men's ODI Player Rankings. Kohli has secured the second spot in the latest ICC Men's ODI Player Rankings wh ... read..


Ganapathy leads stellar field after day two of IGPL UAE with Pranavi Urs in hot pursuit
Dubai | December 10, 2025 2:17:59 PM IST
Bengaluru youngster Veer Ganapathy fired a six under par 66 to hold the day two lead in the IGPL UAE presented by Shiv Kapur for a 36-hole total of 8 under 136 at the Els Club in Dubai, the first overseas foray by the new league, as per a release from IGP ... read..


Expanded ISPL season 3 sets new benchmark with exhilarating mega auction as nearly Rs 10 crore spent
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 10, 2025 2:17:49 PM IST
The Indian Street Premier League (ISPL), India's pioneering tennis-ball T10 cricket tournament, delivered a blockbuster Season 3 Player Auction with close to Rs 10 crore spent on 144 players as eight franchises went head-to-head in an intense day of biddi ... read..


Kiwi seamer Blair Tickner stretchered off after shoulder injury on Day 1 in 2nd Test against West Indies
Wellington | December 10, 2025 1:48:23 PM IST
New Zealand's injury woes have worsened, with fast bowler Blair Tickner sustaining a shoulder injury on an action-packed opening day of the second Test against the West Indies in Wellington. ... read..


KSCA President Venkatesh Prasad meets Karnataka CM, Dy CM; vows to bring back international cricket, IPL to Chinnaswamy Stadium
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | December 10, 2025 1:48:12 PM IST
Newly elected President of the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) Venkatesh Prasad and the KSCA elected members on Wednesday met Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar. ... read..


Will not contest Rugby India elections from Himachal, says Rahul Bose amid fake domicile certificate allegations
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | December 10, 2025 12:49:04 PM IST
The President of Rugby India, Rahul Bose, has said that he will not be contesting the presidency as a candidate from Himachal Pradesh in the forthcoming Rugby India elections, amid allegations that he obtained a fake Himachal domicile certificate to gain ... read..


"He's a gentle senior, always very polite": Arshdeep Singh lauds his partnership with Jasprit Bumrah
Cuttack (Odisha) | December 10, 2025 11:48:13 AM IST
India's speedster Arshdeep Singh praised his partnership with Jasprit Bumrah, calling him a "gentle senior" who's polite and supportive. He says bowling with Bumrah makes things easier, as batters tend to attack him, making his job more effective. ... read..


"We were in same position 2 years ago in England, but weren't able to win that series": Carey recalls Australia's 2023 Ashes draw, warns against complacency
Adelaide | December 10, 2025 11:18:40 AM IST
Australian wicketkeeper/batter Alex Carey feels England's mid-Ashes break in Noosa will do them some good, but warns Australia against getting too comfortable with their 2-0 lead. Carey believes memories of the 2023 series, where Australia blew a 2-0 lead ... read..


"System failure": Greg Chappell slams England's performance in Ashes series
Sydney | December 10, 2025 10:48:29 AM IST
Former Australian Test captain Greg Chappell slammed England's performance in the ongoing Ashes series, saying it's a -system failure. He believes the off-field leaders, Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes, are equally responsible for not adapting to the chal ... read..


UEFA Champions League: Bayern secures knockout phase spot after stunning win over Sporting CP
London | December 10, 2025 9:48:30 AM IST
Bayern made a stunning comeback, scoring three goals to beat Sporting CP 3-1 in the ongoing Champions League, securing their spot in the knockout phase. Goals by Serge Gnabry, Lennart Karl and Jonathan Tah sealed Bayern's fifth win of the campaign. ... read..


Sesa Football Academy Women's team qualifies for 9th Indian Women's League 2025
New Delhi | December 10, 2025 9:18:40 AM IST
A new dawn shines on Goan football as Sesa Football Academy's (SFA) Senior Women's Team makes history by earning its first-ever qualification to the Indian Women's League (IWL), reinstating Goa's presence on the national stage after a three-year hiatus. ... read..


Pat Cummins poised for comeback in Adelaide Ashes Test as Australia announce squad for third match
Adelaide | December 10, 2025 8:48:05 AM IST
Australia's skipper Pat Cummins is poised to make his comeback in the third Ashes Test against England, having been included in the 15-player squad for the Adelaide match o Wednesday. ... read..


"TPL is definitely a stepping stone": Sania Mirza
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | December 10, 2025 8:48:03 AM IST
The opening day of the Tennis Premier League (TPL) Season 7 served up a series of well-contested games at the Gujarat University Tennis Stadium on Tuesday. Former tennis legend Sania Mirza praised the TPL for providing opportunities for young Indian tenni ... read..


"We both are trying to play for India, not for other teams": Jitesh Sharma on healthy competition with Sanju Samson
Cuttack (Odisha) | December 10, 2025 1:48:25 AM IST
India's wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma opened up about his bond with Sanju Samson after being chosen as the first-choice wicketkeeper for the opening T20I against South Africa in Cuttack. ... read..


"Thought we'd get to 160, 175 runs was unbelievable": Indian skipper Suryakumar after win at Cuttack T20I
Cuttack (Odisha) | December 9, 2025 11:48:21 PM IST
Following his side's win over South Africa in the first T20I, Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav expressed happiness with all-rounder Hardik Pandya's performance on return for India and said that scoring 175 at such a surface was "unbelievable". ... read..


Jasprit Bumrah completes 100 T20I scalps, becomes India's first bowler with century of wickets across all formats
Cuttack (Odisha) | December 9, 2025 11:48:19 PM IST
Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah became only the second from his team to complete 100 wickets in T20Is and joined the elite list of bowlers to have completed 100 wickets in all formats of international cricket. ... read..


Arshdeep Singh creates record in overs 1-6 as India crush Proteas by 101 runs
Cuttack (Odisha) | December 9, 2025 11:48:15 PM IST
India's left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh achieved a significant milestone as he became the joint-highest wicket-taker for India in the first six overs of T20Is, claiming 47 wickets. He now stands level with Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who also has 47 scalps in this ... read..


"It doesn't matter what I want, it is about what India wants": Hardik Pandya after match-winning knock in Cuttack
Cuttack (Odisha) | December 9, 2025 11:48:11 PM IST
Hardik Pandya was named Player of the Match after his unbeaten 59 of 28 deliveries, which powered India to a commanding win against South Africa in the first T20I in Cuttack on Tuesday. Walking in during a difficult phase, Pandya counterattacked with rema ... read..


Gives me permission to express myself, encourages us to be positive: SL opener Nissanka on head coach Sanath Jayasuriya
By Sahil Kohli

Abu Dhabi | December 9, 2025 11:18:04 PM IST
Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka said how head coach Sanath Jayasuriya has given the team the license to be expressive and free with their shot-making, and expressed hope that Team India and Sri Lanka, the co-hosts would meet in the final of the ICC T20 W ... read..


DC School Cup: Mihier Doi Ganesh, Shaurya Seth shine with tons on day 2
New Delhi | December 9, 2025 10:48:31 PM IST
The second day of the DC School Cup gained momentum with four action-packed fixtures. Air Force Bal Bharati dominated with the ball, bowling out The Indian School for just 60, while St. Mark's School completed a wicketless chase of 160. Mihier Doi Ganesh ... read..


Hardik joins Rohit, Suryakumar and Kohli in India's 100-sixes club in T20Is
Cuttack (Odisha) | December 9, 2025 10:48:29 PM IST
India all-rounder Hardik Pandya added another milestone to his T20I career as he became only the fourth Indian batter to clear the hundred-sixes mark for the country. The milestone came during the first T20I against South Africa at Cuttack's Barabati Stad ... read..


India demolish South Africa with 101-run victory in 1st T20I, Hardik shines with bat
Cuttack (Odisha) | December 9, 2025 10:48:26 PM IST
An all-round show from all-rounder Hardik Pandya on return and a fine show by pacers and spinners powered India to a 101-run win over South Africa in the first T20I at Cuttack on Tuesday. ... read..


Bopanna's SG Pipers Bengaluru, Luciano's Rajasthan Rangers off to winning starts in TPL 7
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | December 9, 2025 10:18:03 PM IST
The opening day of the Tennis Premier League (TPL) Season 7 served up a series of well-contested games at the Gujarat University Tennis Stadium. Taking place in Ahmedabad for the first time, the likes of Rohan Bopanna, Shrivalli Bhamidipaty and Luciano Da ... read..


Pandya rescues India; sets South Africa 176-run target in first T20I
Cuttack (Odisha) | December 9, 2025 9:48:06 PM IST
Hardik Pandya produced a superb rescue act to lift India to a competitive 175/6 against South Africa in the first T20I at Cuttack's Barabati Stadium on Tuesday. ... read..


NZ Test skipper Latham hails NZ20 franchise tournament as a "great initiative" ahead of 2nd WI Test
Wellington | December 9, 2025 9:48:00 PM IST
Ahead of the second Test against West Indies, New Zealand Test skipper Tom Latham hailed the NZ20, the country's first proposed T20 franchise competition, as a "great initiative" that will do "great things" for cricket in the country. ... read..


Sania Mirza, Rohan Bopanna reunite on court for exhibition match on opening day of Tennis Premier League Season 7
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | December 9, 2025 9:47:58 PM IST
Tennis Premier League (TPL) Season 7 began with a landmark moment as two of India's greatest tennis icons - Sania Mirza, Brand Ambassador of Gurgaon Grand Slammers, and Rohan Bopanna, marquee player for SG Pipers - reunited on court for a special exhibiti ... read..


"Be yourself": Sachin Tendulkar's advice to ISPL players
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 9, 2025 9:18:11 PM IST
Indian cricketing icon and Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) Core Committee Member Sachin Tendulkar has encouraged the ISPL players to "be yourself and not compete with anyone else". ... read..


"Preparations for Commonwealth Games underway": Gamit highlights Gujarat's progress
Surat (Gujarat) | December 9, 2025 8:48:14 PM IST
As preparations for the Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad gather pace, Minister of State for Sports, Youth Affairs & Cultural Activities, Jairam Gamit, highlighted the state's rapid progress in strengthening its sporting infrastructure. ... read..


Happy Wanderers crowned champions at 44th Junior State Kho Kho Championship
Sheopur (Madhya Pradesh) | December 9, 2025 8:18:17 PM IST
Happy Wanderers, Indore emerged as champions in both boys' and girls' categories at the 44th Junior State Kho Kho Championship, organised by the District Kho Kho Association, Sheopur, under the aegis of Madhya Bharat Kho Kho Association. ... read..


India announces squad for home T20I series against Sri Lanka Women
New Delhi | December 9, 2025 8:18:13 PM IST
India has announced their squad for the upcoming home T20I series against Sri Lanka Women, with the Women's Selection Committee finalising the team for the home assignment on Tuesday. ... read..


Vishwa Samudra Open 2025: Jairaj Singh Sandhu takes day one honours
New Delhi | December 9, 2025 7:48:23 PM IST
Jairaj Singh Sandhu took the day one honours courtesy his four-under 68 at the Vishwa Samudra Open 2025 presented by Kapil Dev, an Rs 2 crore event, being played at the Delhi Golf Club (DGC). ... read..


Judoka Ritik Sharma's Khelo India University Games triumph fuels his Commonwealth Games 2026 dream
Udaipur (Rajasthan) | December 9, 2025 7:48:13 PM IST
Ever since his move to the SAI National Centre of Excellence (NCOE) in Bhopal six years ago, Ritik Sharma's career has charted a steep upward trajectory. The young Punjab-born judoka once again underlined his growth with a commanding performance during th ... read..


Formula 4 Indian Championship set for high-stakes final at Madras International Circuit
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | December 9, 2025 7:48:11 PM IST
The FIA-certified Formula 4 Indian Championship (F4IC), part of the Indian Racing Festival, is all set for its season finale at the Madras International Circuit from December 13 to December 14. After four rounds of close racing, the battle for the title h ... read..


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