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Pakistan vs Australia ODI: Babar Azam back in Pakistan squad for Australia ODIs

The series will give both teams a chance to build towards the 2027 ODI World Cup to be co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.

22 May 2026 12:26 pm
Sports startup SWOT Sportech uses analytics and biomechanics to train young athletes

SWOT Sportech aims to bring elite-level sports science and performance analytics to grassroots athletes across India

22 May 2026 11:38 am
IPL 2026: Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad fined for slow over-rate

The defeat also ended the five-time champions' slim hopes of qualifying for the last four

22 May 2026 10:54 am
Ashmita Chaliha moves to quarterfinals of Malaysia Masters

Ashmita registered a comfortable 21-13, 21-16 victory over Malaysia's Goh Jin Wei in the pre-quarterfinals, wrapping up the contest in under 30 minutes with a composed all-round display

22 May 2026 3:35 am
Former world champion Dave Cousins to join India as compound chief coach ahead of LA Olympics

This will be the first international coaching assignment for the 49-year-old, who has previously coached clubs and state teams in the USA

22 May 2026 3:20 am
Super Chess Classic: Praggnanandhaa held by Deac Bogdan-Daniel; Firouzja withdraws

There are three more rounds still remaining in the event, which has a total prize pool of $375000, with a $100000 reserved for the winner

22 May 2026 3:03 am
We get huge value out of Bhuvneshwar, says Mo Bobat

Despite the teams impressive run, RCB Director of Cricket Mo Bobat dismissed suggestions that the franchise had somehow cracked the code of the tournament, sticking to the taking-it-one-day-at-a-time cliche

22 May 2026 2:44 am
ISL: East Bengals 22-year wait for top-division title ends

st bengalEast Bengal held on to the lead, sparking celebrations in the dugout and the stands

22 May 2026 2:40 am
IPL 2026: GT puts on a show with crushing victory, sends CSK packing

GTs 89-run victory not only brightened its Qualifier 1 chances but also knocked out the five-time champion from IPL 2026

22 May 2026 12:10 am
IPL 2026 | Much-improved SRH bowling attack bracesfor RCB test

SRH will challenge the visitor with a vastly different bowling attack from their previous meeting, when Jaydev Unadkat and Harshal Patel led the unit in captain Pat Cummins absence

21 May 2026 10:17 pm
IPL 2026 | Archers exploits for RR have flown under the radar

While everyone is raving about Sooryavanshi, the England pacers contribution with the new ball have played an equally important role for the team

21 May 2026 6:46 pm
Sports Ministry proposes harsher punishments, fines for doping enablers

Amendments to National Anti-Doping Act seeks to target doping ecosystem, protect athletes

21 May 2026 5:48 pm
Domestic cricket has played huge role in maiden India call-up, says Harsh Dubey

The first thing I saw was my name. I didnt even see the rest of the team, Dubey said. I didnt know how to react.

21 May 2026 5:17 pm
Mumbai Indians coach Paras Mhambrey reflects on missed opportunities against KKR

Mhambrey emphasises the importance of partnerships and acknowledges the teams struggle to adapt to the challenging pitch conditions

21 May 2026 2:24 pm
Shane Watson lauds Manish Pandeys key performance in KKRs IPL playoff push

Batting for the first time in the season, Manish Pandey made 45 on a tricky pitch as KKR chased down 148 at the Eden Gardens on May 20

21 May 2026 1:46 pm
IPL 2026: Hardik Pandya fined 10% of match fee, handed one demerit point for knocking bails off

Pandya has breached Level 1 of the IPL Code as he knocked the bails of the wicket with force while walking back to his run-up in the MI vs. KKR match on May 20

21 May 2026 12:26 pm
Soccer-Clinical Aston Villa outclass Freiburg to win Europa League

Freiburg were hoping to win their first major silverware in their 122-year-old history but rarely threatened the Villa goal

21 May 2026 10:39 am
Arsenal how the title was won

The road to success was anything but smooth

21 May 2026 5:02 am
Malvika, Ashmita, Devika progress to second round; Lakshya, Prannoy out

Malvika will face Denmark's eighth seed Line Hjmark Kjaersfeldt, while Ashmita takes on Malaysia's Goh Jin Wei next

21 May 2026 4:52 am
LIV cash crunch hits Asian Tour as Korea Open prize money cut

The LIV injection would have pushed the total prize fund from around $1 million (KRW 1.4billion) to a record $1.5 million for the historic tournament first played in 1958

21 May 2026 4:46 am
IPL 2026: Gujarat Titans face Chennai Super Kings, hopes to strengthen top-two chances

The landscape has shifted considerably since GT and CSK last met in Chennai on April 26, when both teams had six points after seven games each

21 May 2026 4:34 am
Sooryavanshi saga has only begun, and it promises the world

T20 cricket may not usually produce long-time memories, but some of the shots Sooryvanashi played over extra-cover against the two quick Yadavs, Mayank and Prince, and the ramp off the latter will be remembered

21 May 2026 4:30 am
IPL 2026: Dhoni has a sore thumb, he is not with the team: Hussey

CSK Batting coach Michael Husseys reply when asked to give an update on M.S. Dhonis participation in the game and beyond indicated as much

21 May 2026 4:24 am
Sooryavanshi makes bowlers think what is going on here: Langer

The former Australian opener, who played 105 Tests, feels Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is scary for world cricket

21 May 2026 4:19 am
IPL 2026 KKR vs MI: Bowlers rise to the occasion as Kolkatalives to fight another day

Bowlers, led by the craftyNarine, have the MI batters in a spin;Pandeyand Powell star with the bat for the home team in a tricky chase

21 May 2026 1:01 am
At peace with pressure: Understanding Jyothi Surekha

Discipline without drama, ambition without arrogance heres how Jyothi Surekha Vennam built a career that tore through silence.

21 May 2026 12:43 am
India drops to 6th in WTC table after Bangladesh sweeps Pakistan 2-0

Bangladesh now have 58.33% points with two wins, one loss and a draw in four Tests while India have 48.15% points from nine Tests, four wins and as many defeats along with a drawn Test

20 May 2026 4:40 pm
In Focus Podcast | Is the IPL losing its appeal?

As the IPL approaches its 2026 playoffs, host Reuben Joe Joseph and broadcast expert Jasdeep Pannu explore shifting viewer habits and discuss how the league can maintain its excitement and relevance.

20 May 2026 4:01 pm
Arsenal wins Premier League title for first time in 22 years

Arsenal was crowned champion after Manchester City was held at Bournemouth; the players will lift trophy at Crystal Palace on May 24

20 May 2026 6:29 am
Islam takes four wickets as Bangladesh closes in on series sweep against Pakistan after Day 4four

Mohammad Rizwan was batting on 75 as the last hope for Pakistan, with Sajid Khan on 8 at stumps. Salman Agha and skipper Shan Masood added 71 runs each to help Pakistan take the test to a fifth day

20 May 2026 4:44 am
England sweat on skipper Sciver-Brunts fitness before T20 Womens World Cup

Sciver-Brunt tore her left calf while playing for the Blaze in domestic cricket earlier this month and was subsequently ruled out of the three-match one-day international series against New Zealand.

20 May 2026 2:42 am
Super Classic Chess: Praggnanandhaa draws with Wesley So, stays joint second

On a day without any decisive games, Germany's Vincent Keymer maintained his half-point lead, moving up to 3.5 points. Praggnanandhaa shares the second spot with Dutch duo of Anish Giri and Jorden Van Foreest

20 May 2026 2:30 am
BBL in Chennai franchise cricket takes a new direction

Indias interest in the sport in terms of fans, finance, venues, television interest is of such a magnitude that it effectively runs world cricket. The interest shown by the BBL is hardly unique

20 May 2026 12:19 am
Lack of infrastructure a major challenge at grassroots level: Cristaldi

With Punjab FC enjoying immense success in age-group tournaments organised by the All India Football Federation, Cristaldi, who is Technical Director, Youth Programme, at the club, threw light on the role that he is hoping to play in shaping a better future for the sport in this country

19 May 2026 11:07 pm
Dont want to be dependent on cricket all my life: Kohli

Lets see what happens in a few years time and where life takes me, says the superstar at the RCB Innovation Lab Indian Sports Summit; the 37-year-old feels longevity across formats is the the true marker of a player

19 May 2026 10:49 pm
IPL 2026 | We see ourselves as favourites against KKR: MI batter Naman Dhir

Naman Dhir said injuries to senior players was a reason behind the five-time champions struggles

19 May 2026 8:33 pm
IPL 2026 | Ruturaj needs to reinvent as a batter and a captain

His staid approach in the first six overs feels like an anachronism at a time when others are refining and redefiningPowerPlaybatting. It is reflected in his strike rate of 120.68, the lowest among batters with more than 200 runs

19 May 2026 8:07 pm
Knew that the selectors were closely watching: Gurnoor Brar

The Punjab pacer gets a maiden call-up to the Indian Test team

19 May 2026 7:49 pm
IPL 2026: Everything to play for KKR as it meets MI at Eden

The host, which has struggled through the season due to injuries to its key players, will be keeping a close eye on spinner Varun and pacer Pathirana

19 May 2026 7:39 pm
BCCI cannot interfere over player fitness during IPL: Saikia

As far as the IPL is concerned, the franchises take care of the injuries and the fitness of the players. Of course, our physios from the Centre of Excellence are also monitoring them, says BCCI secretary

19 May 2026 7:28 pm