team preparation

New Delhi, April 10 – Around 32 days after their AFC Women’s Asian Cup campaign ended, the Indian women’s national team will begin a new phase with renewed determination at the FIFA Series 2026 in Kenya. The Blue Tigresses will face the hosts in their opening match at the Nyayo National Stadium...

Kolkata, April 8 – Kartik Tyagi is ready to take on the responsibility for Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of their important match against Lucknow Super Giants at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Injuries to key bowlers have placed the 25-year-old in a situation in which the team is hoping for him to...

New Delhi, April 7 Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill has recovered from the muscle spasm that forced him to miss the previous game and will take the field against Delhi Capitals in the IPL here on Wednesday.Gill's opening partner Sai Sudharsan confirmed that the former is fit to play."He...

New Delhi, April 7 The Indian senior women's hockey team will tour Argentina for a four-match series, scheduled to be held at the CeNARD in Buenos Aires from April 13 to 17.The Indian team will play its matches on April 13, 14, 16, and 17 at Argentina's National Centre of High Performance...

New Delhi, April 3 – Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene praised Rohit Sharma’s preparation ahead of their clash against Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, saying the veteran right-handed opener had a clear plan and vision to get himself ready for the tournament...

New Delhi, April 2 – The Indian women's tennis team has commenced a five-day preparatory camp at the DLTA Stadium in New Delhi as they prepare for the Billie Jean King Cup Group I – Asia/Oceania round-robin, with a clear focus on securing a third qualification to the prestigious World Group...

Bengaluru, April 2 – Former Indian wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik, who has transitioned into a batting coaching role at Royal Challengers Bengaluru after previously representing the franchise, spoke about his role, saying that his job is to understand the needs of each player and help them prepare...

Pathum Thani, April 1 – After two decades, the Indian U20 women's national team are finally back on the continental stage, as they prepare to face Japan in their opening match of the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Thailand 2026 on Wednesday at the Thammasat Stadium here.For India, this match is far...

Lucknow, March 31 – With Delhi Capitals set to kick off their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 campaign with renewed focus and clarity, their Sri Lankan fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera shed light on the team’s readiness ahead of their opening clash against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Ekana...

Ahmedabad, March 24: Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill emphasized clarity and composure in leadership as the team prepares for IPL 2026, building on a strong and consistent foundation established over the past seasons.Speaking at the Gujarat Titans Shubharambh 2026 event in Ahmedabad, Gill...

New Delhi, March 23 – Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting set the tone for the upcoming 2026 Indian Premier League season with a clear message to his players: embrace mistakes, but remain committed to the process. Addressing the squad at the start of their training camp in Mullanpur, New...

New Delhi, March 22 The India U20 women's team has made "significant improvements" since qualifying, head coach Joakim Alexandersson said, expressing confidence that the team can compete strongly against Asia's top teams in the upcoming AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup in Thailand.The Young...

New Delhi, March 19 Indian men's hockey coach Craig Fulton has promised a "tailored and detailed" plan for each of the challenging opponents that await his team in the World Cup later this year and has backed the currently struggling team to peak at the right time.India has managed just one...

Jaipur, March 19 – Head coach Kumar Sangakkara addressed the players and motivated them with his words as the Rajasthan Royals began preparations for the 19th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), which will commence on March 28.Sangakkara explained his inclusive approach to coaching...

New Delhi, March 18: After India was placed in Pool D alongside England, China, and South Africa for the FIH Hockey World Cup, chief coach Sjoerd Marijne is confident that his team is aware of the challenges ahead and can consistently showcase their style of hockey.The Indian Women's Hockey...

Colombo, March 9 – Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced on Monday the appointment of former South African cricketer Gary Kirsten as the new head coach of the national men's team, effective from April 15.Kirsten, who had a distinguished international career representing South Africa, served as the...

Perth, February 25 – Long before the final whistle in Thailand confirmed India’s place in the continental tournament six months ago, Sangita Basfore had already envisioned the journey as something much bigger than just qualifying for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup.At the very beginning of last...

Bengaluru, February 23 – As the Indian women's hockey team continues its intensive training at the national camp in Bengaluru, the focus remains firmly on skill enhancement and tactical discipline. Under the guidance of chief coach Sjoerd Marijne and scientific advisor Wayne Lombard, the...

Mumbai, February 22 West Indies head coach Daren Sammy said on Sunday that Zimbabwe may have drawn extra motivation from being grouped with higher-seeded teams Sri Lanka and Australia in Group B, a factor he believes could have inspired them to perform better and finish on top.To the surprise...

Colombo, February 18 Zimbabwe assistant coach Dion Ebrahim said his team has prepared well and is comfortable being considered the underdogs ahead of their Super 8 clash against India, adding that the key will be to remain focused on the game.Zimbabwe defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets to top...