Team India seals direct qualification for the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup. RAJGIR: India couldn’t begin the tournament on a high like many had expected considering their world rankings. They struggled to win against China and Japan in the group stage and were also held to a draw against South Korea in the Super4s stage.But…
Jofra Archer of England reacts during the 3rd ODI against South Africa. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: South Africa endured a nightmarish outing in Southampton on Sunday, slumping to the heaviest defeat in ODI history as England romped to a record 342-run victory. The tourists were bundled out for a paltry 72 in just 20.5 overs…
World’s top two players Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz will face each other in their third consecutive Grand Slam final at the US Open, with President Donald Trump set to attend the match. The event marks Trump’s first appearance at Flushing Meadows since 2015 and the first time a sitting president will attend the US…
Narayan Jagadeesan and Devdutt Padikkal (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) South Zone have finalised their squad for the Duleep Trophy final against Central Zone, starting September 11 at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. Mohammed Azharuddeen will lead the side, with Ricky Bhui as his deputy. The squad has seen two key changes after N Jagadeesan…
Joe Root of England celebrates (Photo by Philip Brown/Getty Images) Joe Root’s century against South Africa was a treat for England fans, but what he did after getting out stole the show. Walking back after being dismissed for exactly 100 by Corbin Bosch, Root noticed a little boy in the stands. Instead of just heading…
CM Yogi Adityanath (Pic credit: CM’s X handle) NEW DELHI: Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath has urged the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to allot more Indian Premier League (IPL) teams to the state, citing its large population and growing sports infrastructure. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the Uttar Pradesh…
Central Zone players wait for third umpire decision for the wicket of West Zone’s Yashasvi Jaiswal on the final day of the Duleep Trophy 2025 first semifinal(PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) Bengaluru: With half their side back in the dressing room, North Zone’s hopes of overhauling a 258-run deficit on the final day looked as bleak as…
NEW DELHI: Star India batter Shreyas Iyer has spoken candidly about the mental challenges players face when left out of squads, admitting that the frustration often stems from self-belief and hard work. His comments come just days after he was overlooked for India’s squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 in the UAE, a decision…
Sanju Samson (Getty Images) Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has revealed the playing XI he believes can take the field for India in the upcoming Asia Cup, which kicks off on September 9 in the UAE. With Suryakumar Yadav named captain and Shubman Gill his deputy, Pathan feels India have the right mix of youth…
Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah (Video grabs) NEW DELHI: Defending champions India took another big step in their Asia Cup 2025 preparations on Sunday as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), along with Asian Cricket Council, unveiled the official team jersey through an energetic video montage. The unveiling came amid…
