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Braveheart Lakshya downs Lai in epic battle to enter All England Open final

It turned out to be one of the finest matches of his career as Lakshya fought for one hour and 37 minutes before sealing a 21-16, 18-21, 21-15 win

8 Mar 2026 2:08 am
Suryakumar allays concerns about Varuns struggles

The camp is very relaxed. Its a special feeling to lead such a wonderful side at home, and that too at such a wonderful stadium, says Suryakumar

7 Mar 2026 9:18 pm
G.M.C. Balayogi Hockey Ground receives a facelift ahead of the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers

The State government has also received approval to establish an international-level hockey academy at the complex

7 Mar 2026 8:07 pm
T20 World Cup final: Defending champion India chases glory against resurgent New Zealand

Suryakumar Yadavs men have a chance to script history as Sundays (March 8) ICC T20 World Cup final against New Zealand beckons

7 Mar 2026 4:19 pm
T20 World Cup final: Wouldnt mind winning the trophy, says Mitchell Santner

Mitchell Santner knows that the team often dubbed the nicest guys in world cricket will have to break a billion hearts if they are to lift the Mens T20 World Cup trophy

7 Mar 2026 4:13 pm
Russian flag returns as Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics open amid Iran war and boycott

Some boos were heard as the Russian athletes entered the stage during the parade; four members of the delegation represented the country wearing a bright red uniform

7 Mar 2026 10:38 am
Sinner, Sabalenka make dominant starts in quest for first Indian Wells titles

Sabalenka and men's world number two Jannik Sinner headlined the day's play as seeded players swung into action after enjoying first-round byes.

7 Mar 2026 10:33 am
Ronaldo's injury more serious than first thought, says Al-Nassr coach

In the last game, Cristiano left with a muscle injury, says Al-Nassr coach Jorge Jesus

7 Mar 2026 10:19 am
Former England and Man United forward Jesse Lingard signs for Brazil's Corinthians

Lingard started his career at Manchester United and played 232 matches for the Red Devils, scoring 35 goals.

7 Mar 2026 9:38 am
Russell fastest in final practice as Mercedes teammate crashes out

Antonelli locked up at turn two at Albert Park and skidded hard into a barrier late in the session, leaving a front wheel bouncing away from the crash and team boss Toto Wolff wincing in the team garage.

7 Mar 2026 8:53 am
All England badminton: Lakshya Sen stuns Li Shi to enter semifinals

The win also served as a sweet revenge for Lakshya, who had lost to the same opponent at the quarterfinal stage of the 2025 edition

7 Mar 2026 8:51 am
New formula: On Formula One and net carbon zero plan

F1 can meet climate targets without losing any of the thrill

7 Mar 2026 1:04 am
The Auqib Nabi supremacy: what worked in Ranji and will it in Tests?

The 29-year-old seam-and-swing bowler was irresistible in Jammu & Kashmirs maiden triumph in Indias premier domestic cricket tournament. There is a growing clamour for him to be included in the national team. Are his methods robust enough to hold up at the highest level? And does he have the temperament to handle the pressure of top-flight competition?

7 Mar 2026 12:44 am
T20 World Cup: A true surface expected for the title decider

After beginning the tournament on relatively slower tracks, Indias preference for flatter pitches offering true bounce has largely been met since the Super Eight stage.

6 Mar 2026 11:56 pm
Men in Blue overcome semifinal bogey in a nervy encounter

Suryakumars men come up with a vastly improved fielding display to edge Brook & Co. in a run-fest at the Wankhede; the home team has found its groove and now has to contend with New Zealand in Sundays summit clash

6 Mar 2026 9:59 pm
Felt the ball was chasing me, saysAxar Patel

On March 8, the allrounder will get a chance to play in front of his home crowd for the first time this T20 World Cup tournament

6 Mar 2026 8:46 pm
ISL | Maclaren unleashes mayhem as Mohun Bagan thrashes Odisha

With this 5-1 win, Bagan stays at the top of the standings (12 points from four matches) while Odisha suffered its first defeat and remains on two points from three games

6 Mar 2026 8:02 pm
Indian Open Throws | Lohakare the favourite in javelin; Toor and Samardeep to fight for shot put honours

The Athletics Federation of India has decided not to consider performances in the event for Commonwealth or Asian Games selections

6 Mar 2026 7:21 pm
Formula One 2026 | We have to get on with the engineering challenges: David Coulthard

The 13-time Grand Prix winner is nervously excited for the 2026 season, adding that this has to be the fastest and most exciting form of racing

6 Mar 2026 6:47 pm
6 Mar 2026 6:37 pm
Samson among eight nominees for T20WC Player of the Tournament announced by ICC

The other nominees are England all-rounder Will Jacks, Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan, South Africa's pacer Lungi Ngidi and captain Aiden Markram, New Zealand's all-rounder Rachin Ravindra and batter Tim Seifert, and American bowler Shadley van Schalkwyk.

6 Mar 2026 12:27 pm
T20 World Cup: India have a worsening Varun problem but Axar says he is still X-factor

The world's top-ranked bowler would be a weak link for India going into the T20 World Cup final against New Zealand if the team management chooses to persist with him

6 Mar 2026 11:50 am
AUS-W vs IND-W one-off Test: Australia opts to bowl against India, Alyssa Healys swansong match

Before the pink-ball Test, India had won the T20I series 2-1 but lost the three-match ODI contest 0-3

6 Mar 2026 11:02 am
Formula 1 opens its season at the Australian GP with plenty of questions

As crowds filtered into Melbournes Albert Park for Formula 1s first day of practice at its 2026 season opener, there were questions

6 Mar 2026 8:56 am
Trump honours Messi and MLS Cup champion Miami teammates

Messi was at the forefront as Miami players, coach Javier Mascherano and team co-owner Jorge Mas flanked Mr. Trump, who opened proceedings with comments on military action in the West Asia.

6 Mar 2026 8:10 am
Sanju Samson reflects on his journey to success in the T20 World Cup

Samson enjoyed a slice of luck in the third over when England captain Harry Brook dropped a regulation catch at mid-on with the batter on 15 an opportunity Indias opener made England regret.

6 Mar 2026 4:18 am
T20 World Cup: We wanted to finish off the game a bit earlier, says Samson

The indian wicketkeeper-batter reveals why skipper Suryakumar held back Axar in the climactic stages of the semifinal

6 Mar 2026 3:16 am
Im Brian Bennett

With 292 runs at a staggering average of 146 in the ICC T20 World Cup, the 22-year-old has made a name for himself; known for piercing gaps over clearing the ropes, the stoic Zimbabwe openers brand of batsmanship is as rare as a vinyl record in a world of digital music

6 Mar 2026 12:42 am
T20 World Cup: Team India survives Bethell scare, enters the final

Samsons 42-ball 89 and cameos by Kishan and Dube power the Men in Blue to 253 for seven; the English left-hander almost pulls off a stunning chase with a sparkling 105 off just 48 deliveries

5 Mar 2026 11:41 pm
Leap into the unknown: can F1 overcome the complications, changes and challenges?

The new 2026 engine formula is a major leap in technology, with nearly 50% of the power delivered from an electric source, recharged by converting energy lost under braking

5 Mar 2026 10:03 pm
Lakshya enters quarterfinals of All England Championships

Lakshya came into the match after losing all three encounters against his opponent and fell behind initially in the opening game

5 Mar 2026 7:53 pm
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5 Mar 2026 5:18 pm
I just wanna go home: Daren Sammy pleads for exit as West Indies remain stranded in India

The West Indies, who were knocked out of the T20 World Cup after losing to India in the Super Eight stage on March 1, have been unable to fly back home as flight operations through parts of the Gulf region remain disrupted

5 Mar 2026 5:11 pm
IND vs ENG T20 World Cup semi-final LIVE: Men in blue to face England

India and England have been constant rivals in the T20 World Cup, and this would be their third consecutive semifinal

5 Mar 2026 4:47 pm
T20 World Cup: South Africa coach Conrad says semis loss to New Zealand wasn't a choke but a walloping

Tonight, we got a proper 'snotklap' that's an Afrikaans word for a real hiding, a smack you don't see coming

5 Mar 2026 1:21 pm