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IND vs WI second T20: Shai Hope, Sherfane Rutherford dazzle as West Indies draws level

Shai Hope hits an unbeaten 102 off just 45 deliveries while Sherfane Rutherford smashes a 37-ball 84 as the Men in Maroon pull off their highest chase in the shortest format; Samsons knock goes in vain

9 Oct 2026 11:35 pm
Pageant or pillar: what exactly is the Laver Cup?

Where does the tournament, modelled on golfs Ryder Cup, stand in tennis? What does it bring to the sport? And for how long will its carefully engineered success endure?

9 Oct 2026 8:12 pm
The World title match is like an hourglass its always the same opponent: Nepomniachtchi

The Russian GM recently got a measure of revenge for his 2021 World championship loss, beating Magnus Carlsen to help his side win the Global Chess League. He talks about the upcoming Gukesh-Sindarov clash, the dynamics of title matches and the next generation

9 Oct 2026 8:09 pm
Vinay Kumar on a mission to restore Karnatakas golden era

The new coachs stint starts with the Ranji Trophy opener against Andhra; the former champion will not be at full strength due to injuries and national call-ups

9 Oct 2026 7:37 pm
ARCHERY | Kumkum staying grounded as she targets the LA Games gold

A Virat Kohli fangirl, the Amravati, Maharashtra, based girl wants to meet the cricket star as she likes his discipline and hard work

9 Oct 2026 7:12 pm
9 Oct 2026 5:40 pm
Indias two realities: Women athletes triumph abroad, while young women back home demand safety

At the same time that Indias women athletes are rewriting records, girls are taking to the streets (yet again) to demand the right to be themselves

9 Oct 2026 3:54 pm
Selectors must have thought Bhuvneshwar would be useful in New Zealand: Kotak on the bowlers recall

Bhuvneshwar has been doing really well in the IPL for the last two seasons, so the selectors must have thought that he would be useful in New Zealand, Kotak elaborated

9 Oct 2026 3:58 am
Indias Para Asian Games contingent gets warm send-off, Mandaviya launches new jersey

Para-badminton star Pramod Bhagat was named the flag bearer of the Indian contingent for the Games

9 Oct 2026 3:53 am
APL: Royals begin title defence in style

Knights rally to edge Marathas; Archers beat Chiefs

8 Oct 2026 10:56 pm
Windies need to avoid losing wickets in clusters, says Rampaul

The bowling coach admits that the attack still lacks international experience

8 Oct 2026 9:35 pm
India vs West Indies second T20I: Men in Blue hope to extend winning run at Ranchi

Shreyas & Co. cant take things lightly against a power-packed West Indies battling line-up; the bowling, though, remains a big worry for the visiting side

8 Oct 2026 7:28 pm
ASIAN GAMES 2026 | Miffed Sports Ministry to hold review meeting next week

The move comes after the below-par showing of the Indian contingent at the continental showpiece with Sports Minister Mandaviya to hold a detailed, day-long review of Indias overall showing

8 Oct 2026 7:20 pm
Onus on India-A to force a decider

Australia-A leads the three-match series 1-0

8 Oct 2026 6:10 pm
I respect the selectors decision: Lad on Suyakumars omission

Mumbai begins its Ranji campaign against Chandigarh on Sunday

8 Oct 2026 5:36 pm
Dhananjaya de Silva steps down as Sri Lankas Test captain; Kusal Mendis to succeed him

The 31-year-old Mendis, already the one-day and T20 skipper, has played 75 Tests for Sri Lanka

8 Oct 2026 4:51 pm
Nana Patekar had abiding passion for cricket and shooting

Much like the characters he inhabited on the stage and on screen, Nana Patekar did so with unmistakable intensity

8 Oct 2026 2:08 pm
European soccer leaders meet aiming to shape strategy for ousting Infantino as FIFA president

UEFA has called its 55 member federations to a previously scheduled summit in Berlin that arrives in the midst of European efforts to get a new leader for soccer's world body

8 Oct 2026 10:07 am
Karthik upsets Kamboj; Manish, Vaidehee reach quarters at Fenesta Open

The top five players in the womens singles draw also booked their spots in the quarterfinals. Vaidehee Chaudhari defeated 16-year-old Ahaan Ahaan 6-4, 6-1, while Shruti Ahlawat beat Parthsarthi Mundhe 6-2, 6-2

8 Oct 2026 3:45 am
Rohan Bopanna returns to action, will represent Gurgaon Grand Slammers in TPL

Argentina's world No. 60 Roman Burruchaga, representing the Kolkata Thunder Blades, will be the highest-ranked singles player in the league

8 Oct 2026 3:40 am
I am not pushed enough: National record holder Vithya sets sights on sub-54 run next

The 28-year-old says she doesnt get the fanfare surrounding her Asian Games performance, where she bagged three medals for India; coach Nehpal wants her to perform well in the Beijing World athletics championships next year

7 Oct 2026 8:37 pm
Mikel Arteta signs new contract at Arsenal to 2030 after leading club to Premier League title

The 44-year-old Spanish coach took charge in December 2019 and is now comfortably the longest-serving coach in the Premier League.

7 Oct 2026 8:20 pm
India must stay alert for 90 minutes: Jamil

We were okay in the first 30 minutes; after that, maybe it was fitness, maybe concentration, the lack of which contributed to the loss, said Khalid Jamil

7 Oct 2026 7:21 pm
IND u-19 vs AUS u-19 | Baloda scalps a record-breaking 14 in India u-19s dominant win

The hosts bowl out Australia under-19 for 151 to set up an 11-run chase; Cattles lone battle only delays the inevitable as Yashbardhan & Co. clinch the series 2-0

7 Oct 2026 7:10 pm
Iyer rises to career-best seventh in T20I rankings; Gill consolidates No.1 position in ODI list

Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma continue to occupy the top two spots, with Tilak Varma at 10th, giving India four batters in the top 10

7 Oct 2026 6:46 pm
Smriti Mandhana, Indias new captain has earned her job

The 30-year-old, who is the most experienced player in the side after Harmanpreet, has also led RCB to two WPL titles; the southpaws immediate task will be to strengthen the team in the shortest format

7 Oct 2026 6:06 pm