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IND vs NZ fourth T20I | Samson in focus as the action moves to the City of Destiny

The 31-year-old has failed to make his opportunities count; what compounds Samsons predicament is Kishans scorching form, his direct competitor for the opener-keeper role

27 Jan 2026 7:01 pm
Intense rivalry augurs well for 100m male sprinters

Manikanta,Kujur,Gurindervir,Borgohain,Guravaim to to be more consistent, work towards improved timings and win a medal at the Asian Games and Commonwealth Games

27 Jan 2026 6:55 pm
Ex-Red Bull boss Christian Horner eyeing F1 return as Alpine investor

Horner led Red Bull for 20 years but was officially terminated on Aug. 13, 2025, after being dismissed by the team's parent company, Red Bull GmbH

27 Jan 2026 10:36 am
ICC T20 World Cup: 11th hour entrants Scotland announces squad, pick uncapped Afghan-born pacer

Scotland have replaced Bangladesh in the tournament with the latter refusing to play in India citing security concerns

27 Jan 2026 10:28 am
Bradman cap fetches record price at auction

Back in Bradmans day the baggy green cap was awarded for each series they played a contrast to the present day where only one is handed out on Test debut. Bradmans cap was bought for A$479,700, including the buyers premium, at auction.

27 Jan 2026 12:12 am
Sciver-BrunthitsWPLsfirst ton as MI beatsRCB

The Mumbai Indians star, a befitting holder of the milestone, brought it up off 57 balls in the 20th over, taking the two-time champion to 199 for four against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Kotambi Stadium

27 Jan 2026 12:05 am
Abhishek: where fearlessness meets consistency

The thrill-a-minute opening batter has proved to be unstoppable in the shortest format, especially in recent times. His ability to go ballistic from ball one while being among the runs regularly has made him an X-factor in the India T20I set-up

27 Jan 2026 12:00 am
BCCI to streamline Annual Central Contracts system: Devajit Saikia

Despite the suspension of the A-plus category, it is understood that there will be no pay cut for Jasprit Bumrah

26 Jan 2026 10:15 pm
Mel Hussain takes strike again at home away from home

Born to an Indian father and English mother, Mel spent the formative years of his life in Chennai before his family shifted base to the United Kingdom

26 Jan 2026 8:44 pm
Pakistan delays decision on participation in T20 World Cup

Naqvi took to social media to confirm that the issue was discussed at length during his meeting on Monday with the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif

26 Jan 2026 7:14 pm
Gavaskar gushes over India's depth ahead of T20 World Cup

Sunil Gavaskar underlined India's depth as India took an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series with a scintillating eight-wicket win in Guwahati on January 25

26 Jan 2026 4:19 pm
Tata Steel Masters: Gukesh slumps to another defeat against Giri

On what turned out to be a tough day for Indians, Arjun Erigaisi found himself on the receiving end against Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus of Turkiye who played a remarkable game to beat the world No. 5 and the top seeded

26 Jan 2026 9:38 am
Relentless Saina pushes limits, shows the way for Gen Next

The badminton ace bows out of the international aren aon her own terms after a storied career, whose seeds were sown at the Philippines Open in 2006; the 2012 London Olympics bronze medallist held the door open long enough for others to walk in

25 Jan 2026 11:33 pm
Ranji Trophy: Rasheeds unbeaten ton scripts Andhras emphatic win over Vidarbha

Skipper Bhui and Bharat chip in with vital contributions as the hosts make the most of th efriendly batting conditions to ace a clinical chase against Vidarbha and top Group-A

25 Jan 2026 10:53 pm
IND vs NZ 3rd T20I: Bishnoi, Bumrah, Hardik choke New Zealand to 153/9

Jasprit Bumrah, introduced as second change, made an immediate impact and was again the pick of the bowling grabbing three for 17

25 Jan 2026 9:08 pm
Ranji Trophy: Sai Kishore highlights the need to build on the win over Odisha

Says Sonu Yadavs performance was an out-and-out match-winning one

25 Jan 2026 8:44 pm
Mumbai beats Hyderabad, seals spot in the knockouts

Milind leads a lower-order riposte as home team fights back to avoid innings defeat; shares half-century partnerships with Nitin and Siraj; Musheer scalps five wickets

25 Jan 2026 7:30 pm
ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Pakistan drops Haris Rauf from the squad

Shaheen Shah Afridi was declared fit and included in the squad with Naseem Shah and relatively inexperienced Salman Mirza the other fast bowlers

25 Jan 2026 1:19 pm
Bangladeshs absence from T20 World Cup a sad moment for the game: World Cricketers' Association

Rather than allowing division or exclusion to take hold, we call on the games leaders to work with all stakeholders, including Governing Bodies, leagues and players, to unite the sport, not divide it..., says World Cricketers' Association (WCA) chief executive Tom Moffat

25 Jan 2026 11:12 am
Bangladesh Cricket Board reopens door for star player Shakib Al Hasan

The all-rounder announced his retirement from international cricket in 2024, but said he would like to reverse that decision last month

25 Jan 2026 11:08 am
Grateful to ICC for T20 World Cup invite, preparing to arrive in India immediately: Cricket Scotland CEO

Scotland, however, will need some time to announce their 15-member squad for the tournament which begins on February 7.

25 Jan 2026 3:34 am
Ranji Trophy: Himanshu shows the way as MP bats Karnataka out of the contest

The visiting team grabs an overall lead of 336 runs with four wickets in hand going into the final day; the host gets bowled out for 191 in its first essay

24 Jan 2026 9:09 pm
Ranji Trophy: Hyderabad stares down the barrel as Mumbai closes in on innings victory

The home team ends the penultimate day 127 runs in arrears with only three wickets left; Mohit and Musheer scalp three each in the second essay

24 Jan 2026 9:04 pm
Ranji Trophy | Adapting and reinventing help Athish step up his game

The Tamil Nadu batter says he closely studies videos of Usman Khawajas batting

24 Jan 2026 8:58 pm
Ranji Trophy | Sarfaraz deserves another chance to play for India: Mohammad Azharuddin

At the end of the day, he went and played. He scored those runs, and he should take all the accolades. I am very thankful that he took my name, but it was not required.

24 Jan 2026 8:42 pm
TABLE TENNIS | Bhavina has planned an extensive overseas schedule

The Tokyo Paralympics silver medallist will take part in 12 international events in a year which will feature the Asian Para Games in Japan and the World Championships in Thailand

24 Jan 2026 8:32 pm
Ranji Trophy | Athish and Sonu take the game away from Odisha

The openers 88 and the speedsters 74 help Tamil Nadu score 316 in its second innings; Badal scalps a three-for; the host, chasing a mammoth 455, reaches 47 for two at the end of day three

24 Jan 2026 7:57 pm
Calmer, stronger, more determined: Susaki targets LA to regain Olympic title

Japanese wrestling legend is undecided on her category but firm in her ambition to prove herself; eager for a rematch with Vinesh

24 Jan 2026 7:01 pm
Ranji Trophy: Chandigarh wraps up innings win well inside three days

Rohit claims four while Vishu scalps three as Kerala folds up for 185 in 48 overs; Vishnu and Salmans contrasting half-centuries to no avail

24 Jan 2026 6:43 pm
PCB chief Naqvi says Pakistan govt will decide on T20 World Cup participation after Bangladesh exit

Our PM (Shahbaz Sharif) is out of the country. When he comes, we will take advice from him. The decision by the government will be final and binding, and if they say no, then they (ICC) may invite any other team, says PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi

24 Jan 2026 6:34 pm
Hockey | Manpreet shuts out the noise of him being past his prime

The double Olympic medallist has kept himself fighting fit, focussed on his gym work and has been playing well for Ranchi Royals in the HIL

24 Jan 2026 6:01 pm
IND vs NZ 3rd T20I Preview | Red-hot India sets sights on yet another T20I series triumph

Suryakumar Yadavs men produced dominant victories in Nagpur and Raipur and now have set their sights on wrapping up the five-match rubber. The Men in Blue are hitting their stride at the right moment.

24 Jan 2026 5:55 pm