team sports

Mumbai, March 31 UP Prometheans have replaced Chennai Lions in the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT), the organizers announced on Tuesday ahead of the seventh season of the league.The UP team is owned by first-generation entrepreneur Mukesh Sharma.Season 7, to be held in July in Goa, will feature...

Guwahati, March 30 Rajasthan Royals (RR) fast bowler Jofra Archer said the franchise has built a squad with enough depth to reach the playoffs this season, adding that he was determined to stay fit and play for the entirety of the 2026 IPL.RR, the 2008 IPL champions, finished ninth last year...

March 29, New Delhi: In the Indian Premier League, five-time champions Mumbai Indians will face Kolkata Knight Riders in a high-stakes match on Sunday.The match between the two former champions is scheduled to take place at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, promising an exciting contest for...

Bengaluru, March 28. The defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), launched their title defense in style with a commanding six-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the opening game of IPL 2026 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday.Chasing 202, RCB made light of the...

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...

Mumbai, March 22 India all-rounder Hardik Pandya said on Sunday that he began his career as a "pure batter" and credited hard work and a willingness to go the extra mile for his rise as one of the country's most valuable cricketers.From his Ranji Trophy debut in 2013 to breaking into the...

New Delhi, March 18 – Former Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) superstar AB de Villiers has praised Virat Kohli as the cornerstone of the franchise, emphasizing that the Indian batting legend remains central not only for his performances but also for the energy and leadership he brings to the...

New Delhi, March 16 – The International Hockey Federation (FIH) announced on Monday that New Zealand and South Africa will host the fourth edition of the FIH Hockey Nations Cup (for men and women, respectively). The winners will be given the opportunity to join the 2026-27 season of the FIH...

Bengaluru, March 13 Kemp Football Club will begin its Indian Women's League 2 campaign against Suruchi Sangha FC of Kolkata on March 25, as the Bengaluru-based side aims for promotion to the top tier.Formed only four years ago, Kemp FC has quickly emerged as one of the most promising teams in...

Jaipur, March 13 – The Jaipur Polo Team delivered a composed performance to defeat Nahargarh 7-4.5 in the Shree Cement Cup, showcasing attacking precision and disciplined defence across four chukkers.Jaipur started strongly, asserting control early in the match and capitalizing on their...

Ahmedabad, March 11 – Gujarat Titans announced on Wednesday the appointment of former India wicketkeeper-batsman Vijay Dahiya as an Assistant Coach ahead of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, further strengthening the franchise's coaching setup.Dahiya, a respected figure in Indian...

Ahmedabad, March 9 Gautam Gambhir consistently emphasizes this belief. In fact, he reiterates it whenever possible, to anyone who hasn't acknowledged it – individual milestones won't be celebrated during his tenure as head coach.This principle was recently reiterated by him after India won...

New Delhi/Ahmedabad, March 8 Jubilant fans cheered, danced, and waved the tricolour as they poured into the streets across cricket-crazy India on Sunday night to celebrate the Men in Blue scripting history by winning the second consecutive T20 World Cup.Chants of "India, India" echoed through...

Mumbai, March 8 Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis congratulated the Indian team on winning the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup for the second consecutive time on Sunday, calling the achievement "historic" and a memorable gift for cricket lovers across the country.The Indian team's...

Kolkata/Kochi, March 6 – The Kolkata derby and the Kochi derby between Mohammedan Sporting Club and Kerala Blasters, along with Bengaluru FC and Chennaiyin FC, will be closely watched as these teams aim to secure their first points of the 2025-26 Indian Super League (ISL) season.Mohammedan...

Mumbai, March 5 Calling it an "unbelievable feeling", captain Suryakumar Yadav praised batter Sanju Samson and his bowlers, especially pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, and credited fielding coach T Dilip for India's comeback, as they defeated England by seven runs at the Wankhede Stadium on...

Hyderabad, March 4 – The Italian women’s national hockey team arrived in Hyderabad for the upcoming FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers, held in Hyderabad, Telangana.The competition, scheduled from March 8 to 14, will see eight nations vying for three crucial spots in the highly anticipated...

Mumbai, March 3 – The Indian Women’s Cricket Team, which won the World Cup, has been shortlisted for the prestigious Laureus World Team of the Year Award. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced this on Tuesday.The annual awards, first held in 2000, recognize the greatest...

Mumbai, March 3 Ahead of a high-stakes T20 World Cup semifinal against hosts India, captain Harry Brook insists that England's hard-fought victories earlier in the tournament could prove invaluable on Thursday.Brook's side narrowly progressed through the group league stage with hard-fought...

Jammu, February 28 Jammu and Kashmir Sports Minister Satish Sharma praised the Union territory's cricket team on Saturday for creating history by winning its first Ranji Trophy title.In his congratulatory message, Sharma described the victory as a landmark moment in J-K's sports history...