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Mumbai, March 26 Gautam Gambhir's fierce competitiveness may have often made him the "villain in the story," but that trait strengthened teams like Kolkata Knight Riders that he was part of, reckoned former South African captain Faf du Plessis.Two of KKR's title wins in the Indian Premier...

New Delhi, March 26 Grappling with a "surge in requests" for the inclusion of personal coaches in India's Asian Games contingent, the Sports Ministry has mandated that "demonstrable contribution" and "regular association" with athletes will be prerequisites for inclusion in the strictly curated...

Miami, March 26 – Rising French star Arthur Fils delivered a stunning comeback to defeat American Tommy Paul in the quarter-final of the Miami Open, saving four match points to win 6-7(3), 7-6(4), 7-6(6), and secure his place in the first ATP Masters 1000 semi-final.In a match lasting two...

Mumbai, March 25 – David Warner, the former Australian opener, has revealed that he worked very hard to stay motivated and fit after retiring from the Indian Premier League (IPL) two years ago, as he prepares to captain the Karachi Kings in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), a news report said on...

Srinagar, March 25 A second-half goal by Seilenthang Lotjem helped Namdhari Sports Club defeat Real Kashmir FC 1-0, securing their first win of the season in the Indian Football League here on Wednesday.The victory lifted Namdhari SC to sixth in the standings with six points from five matches...

Malé (Maldives), March 25 India will aim for a dominant performance when they take on their arch-rivals Pakistan in their opening match of the SAFF U20 Championship here on Thursday.India, who arrived here on Monday, are in the same group as Pakistan and Bangladesh. They will face Bangladesh...

New Delhi, March 25 – Nehru World School, Delhi, won the Under-14 boys title, while Sacred Heart Sr. Secondary School, Ludhiana, won the U-14 girls crown at the 2025-26 ACG Jr. NBA 3v3 National Tournament in New Delhi on Wednesday.Maharana Pratap International School, Prayagraj, finished as...

New Delhi, March 25 India's shooting coach, Peter Wilson, said on Wednesday that India's top trap shooter, Zoravar Singh Sandhu, has been excluded from the season-opening ISSF Shotgun World Cup due to "workload management".The 12-member Indian team is ready for the World Cup in Tangier, but...

New Delhi, March 25 A majority of IPL captains on Wednesday expressed their reservations about the Impact Player rule, which has divided opinions since its introduction in 2023.In 2024, the BCCI had extended the Impact Player in the IPL until at least 2027. Yet, the strategic rule continues to...

March 25, New Delhi – Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, felicitated the Indian men’s and women’s lacrosse teams on Wednesday for their gold medal-winning performances at the Asian Lacrosse Games in Riyadh. He urged the athletes to continue working hard and aim...

New Delhi, March 25 India women's cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur said that winning the ODI World Cup at home last year gave the team much-needed confidence and self-belief to win more titles anywhere in the world.India defeated South Africa in Navi Mumbai to win their maiden ICC title...

New Delhi, March 25 – Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, felicitated the Indian men’s and women’s lacrosse teams on Wednesday for their gold medal wins at the Asian Lacrosse Games in Riyadh. He encouraged them to continue working hard and aspire to make history by...

New Delhi, March 25 Lacrosse, a lesser-known sport set for an Olympic return after 100 years, received recognition from Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday as he felicitated the Indian men's and women's teams for their gold-winning performance at a recent Asian competition, and urged...

Dhaka, March 25 The Bangladesh Cricket Board's newly appointed chief selector, Habibul Bashar, says he wants veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan to return to the country and play for at least two more years, including the 2027 ODI World Cup.The 39-year-old Shakib, who is a member of the Sheikh...

Chandigarh, March 25: The Punjab Kings have received a timely boost ahead of the 2026 Indian Premier League, with Australian duo Marcus Stoinis and Cooper Connolly joining the squad in Mohali.The pair linked up with their teammates at the New International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, where...

Miami, March 25 Frances Tiafoe advanced to his fifth ATP Masters 1000 quarter-final and his first since Cincinnati in 2024 after defeating Terence Atmane 6-4, 1-6, 6-4 at the Miami Open.For the second straight match, Tiafoe, 28, pulled off a Houdini-like escape. On Monday, he saved two match...

Miami, March 25 Coco Gauff delivered a tenacious comeback performance to secure her first semifinal berth at the Miami Open, defeating Belinda Bencic in a hard-fought three-set match.The American recovered from a dip in momentum and a break deficit in the deciding set to achieve a 6-3, 1-6...

Miami, March 25 – World No. 2 Jannik Sinner defeated home hope Alex Michelsen 7-5, 7-6(4) to reach the Miami Open quarterfinal, keeping his mission to complete the coveted 'Sunshine Double' on track.The 24-year-old Italian is just the third man to reach the quarterfinals on his first five...

Kolkata, March 24 – Kolkata Knight Riders, the three-time champions, appointed explosive batter Rinku Singh as their vice-captain for IPL 2026, underlining the franchise's long-term leadership plans.Rinku will assist captain Ajinkya Rahane, who has been retained as captain despite KKR's...

Mumbai, March 24 The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) announced on Tuesday the launch of "Mumbai Fast," a dedicated talent scouting program aimed at identifying and nurturing promising fast bowlers across its jurisdiction.The talent scouting will take place between March 30 and April 8, and...