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ISL 2025-26: FanCode selected as media partner, KPS to handle production

JioStar, the exclusive broadcast partner of the ISL for the last two seasons and whose parent company owned the league for the last 10 years, lost out, having quoted a financial bid of around 5 crore

2 Feb 2026 7:50 pm
T20 World Cup countdown: Former champions Sri Lanka, Australia eye redemption

The two have chosen to retain most of their 2024 squad rather than make wholesale changes; Zimbabwe will be no pushover while Ireland and Oman complete Group B

2 Feb 2026 6:22 pm
Sports ministry looks to revive India GP Formula 1

It would not be easy, however, with an already packed calendar of 24 races an average of two per month and growing interest from more countries

2 Feb 2026 6:19 pm
2 Feb 2026 5:46 pm
WPL-4: Another humdinger likely as Giants, Capitals battle for a spot in the final

The triumphant lot will advance to Thursdays summit clash with Royal Challengers Bengaluru

2 Feb 2026 5:27 pm
This Kochi-based startup brings together women who are beginners in sports

Do Culture founded by Haripriya P Raju and Sanna Stephen provides women a safe, beginner-friendly space to try movement and outdoor activities

2 Feb 2026 5:21 pm
PCB will follow Pakistan government decision on India boycott

Amid the drama, the national team left for Colombo to play its other games in the showpiece starting February 7

2 Feb 2026 4:22 pm
Watch: ICC warns Pakistan of serious implications after India match boycott

Pakistan on Sunday (February 1, 2026) announced a boycott of its high-profile mens T20 World Cup group league match against India, a move that is likely to have serious repercussions even as the government cleared the national teams participation in the rest of the global event starting February 7.

2 Feb 2026 3:46 pm
ICC should take action: Gavaskar, Harbhajan slam Pakistans boycott of T20WC match against India

Among the available options, the world body could dock Pakistan's World Test Championship points, make them stagnant in ICC rankings, and prompt top member nations to refuse to travel there

2 Feb 2026 3:27 pm
Squash: Anahat Singh beats world No.10 Georgina Kennedy

It is the biggest title of young Anahats career, and the 15th overall on the PSA Tour for the Indian world No. 31 in 26 tournaments

2 Feb 2026 2:45 pm
Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Divya Deshmukh among nominees for 2025 BBC sports awards

Pistol shooting sensation Suruchi Singh and track and field athlete Jyothi Yarraji are the other two nominations for the prestigious annual award for the year 2025

2 Feb 2026 1:54 pm
2 Feb 2026 11:07 am
India U17 girls gear up for stringent Bangladesh test

A victory against Bangladesh, coupled with Bhutan failing to beat Nepal in the later kick-off, will confirm Indias spot in the title clash

2 Feb 2026 3:01 am
Tata Steel Masters: Gukesh draws as Abdusattorov stretches away

Javokhir Sindarov did not risk anything against R Praggnanandhaa and settled for a draw to slip to second spot on 7.5 points, a half point behind compatriot Abdusattorov and it could well be an Uzbek domination in the first super-tournament of the year

2 Feb 2026 2:59 am
Different surfaces, day games in T20 WC are new challenges but we can adapt: NZ captain Santner

I think were obviously tested a lot throughout the series. We knew that was going to be the case. We know how good India are, especially their record at home. But for us it was a great series, great prep, Santner said

2 Feb 2026 2:18 am
Pakistan trounces Australia by 111 runs to complete a 3-0 T20 series sweep

Pakistans commanding 111-run win in the third and final game eclipsed Australias previous biggest defeat when England registered a 100-run win at Southampton in 2005

2 Feb 2026 2:11 am
U19 World Cup: All-rounder Kanishk stars in Pakistan rout as India reaches semis

It was all-rounder Kanishk, whose quickfire 29-ball-35 and a 50-run stand for the eighth wicket with Khilan Patel (21 not out off 15 balls) took India U-19 to a decent 252 in 49.5 overs

2 Feb 2026 2:04 am
Belligerent and uncomplicated pocket-dynamite Kishan is here to stay

The 27-year-old, with a whirlwind outing against New Zealand, has overtaken Samson in the race to be Indias wicketkeeper-batter/opener for the T20 World Cup; his blistering century in Thiruvananthapuram proved to be the icing on the cake

1 Feb 2026 11:22 pm
WPL-4: Capitals survive a minor scare, meet Giants in Eliminator

The loss pushes UP Warriorz to the last spot, and also knocks out defending champion Mumbai Indians

1 Feb 2026 11:14 pm
Ranji Trophy | Rearguard effort helpsChhattisgarh denies Hyderabad a win

Amandeeps big unbeaten ton complemented by DevAdityashalf-century, and their unbroken 193 run stand for ninth wicket, forces a stalemate

1 Feb 2026 10:56 pm
Ranji Trophy | Devdutt Padikkals incredible century powers Karnataka into quarterfinals

The skipper leads from the front with an unbeaten 120; the visitors, desperate for a win to stay alive, chase down 250 in under 28 overs

1 Feb 2026 10:45 pm
Pakistan to boycott T20 World Cup game against India but compete in tournament

The decision brings an end to days of speculation over Pakistan's participation in the tournament, which is being co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, and comes amid heightened political tensions in the region.

1 Feb 2026 9:15 pm
Ranji Trophy MUM vs DEL | Doseja stands out with a sublime century as the match ends in a draw

The southpaw, in his first match as skipper, notches up his fourth hundred of the campaign as the visitor finishes the day at 407 for six; Himanshu scalps three for the host

1 Feb 2026 8:28 pm
Ranji Trophy: Tamil Nadu-Baroda game meanders to a draw

The visitors openers, Jyotsnil and Shivalik, stitch together a 124-run unbroken partnership before the match is called off; the home team secures a 74-run first-innings lead; Nidhish hits a fifty while Pithiya scalps six

1 Feb 2026 6:12 pm
RANJI TROPHY | Kerala finishes its disappointing season on a winning note

CRICKET | The visitor romps home past Goa by nine wickets with pacer Nidheesh ninth First Class five-for the cornerstone; the host avoids an innings defeat thanks to a resolute fifty from Misal and 60-run stand with Tendulkar for the ninth wicket

1 Feb 2026 5:47 pm
1 Feb 2026 5:45 pm
Union Budget 2026-27: Government proposes launch of Khelo India mission to transform sports sector

On January 31, 2018, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Khelo India school Games at Delhi. It was rebranded as Khelo India Youth Games form 2019 onwards

1 Feb 2026 12:50 pm
We want Ishan to be a game-changer: Suryakumar Yadav

Ishan Kishan scored his maiden T20I hundred against New Zealand on Saturday (January 31, 2026)

1 Feb 2026 11:04 am
Devika Sihag enters maiden Super 300 final at Thailand Masters

Devika Sihag registered a 22-20, 21-13 win over Huang Yu-Hsun in the womens singles semifinal

1 Feb 2026 3:01 am
Anahat enters semis of Squash on Fire in Washington

Anahat Singh fought her way back into the contest, overturning a 6-5 deficit in both the third and fourth games, to edge out the Egyptian Sana Ibrahim 8-11 8-11 11-7 11-8 11-7 in the PSA Bronze-level event

1 Feb 2026 2:58 am
Asian Snooker Championships: Chawla off to winning start; Rawat goes down fighting

Indias Ketan Chawla began his Asian Snooker Championships campaign with a gritty 4-2 win over Mohanna Alobaidli in his opening Group B match

1 Feb 2026 2:55 am
India begins SAFF U19 Womens Championship with win against Nepal

Pearl Fernandes (49) scored the only goal of the game right after the resumption in the second half

1 Feb 2026 2:53 am
Australian Open 2026: Carlos Alcaraz outlasts Zverev in five sets to enter maiden final

The world number one outlasted the German third seed over a titanic 5 hours 27 minutes in blazing hot conditions

30 Jan 2026 2:59 pm