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Contemplated retirement after 2023 World Cup final defeat: Rohit

NEW DELHI: In a stunning revelation, former India captain Rohit Sharma on Sunday (December 21, 2025) said he contemplated retirement after the heartbreaking loss...

Ashes: Age & experience were Australia’s secrets to success, says Starc

MELBOURNE: The wealth of experience in Australia’s ranks has helped it remain calm in a difficult lead-up to the Ashes, fast ‍bowler Mitchell Starc...

‘Sacking Stokes & McCullum will not solve England’s woes’

LONDON: Former England cricket chief Andrew Strauss has warned that removing coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes will not be enough to change...

Pakistan clinches Under-19 Asia Cup title with dominant 191-run win over India

DUBAI: India faltered against the big-hitting Sameer Minhas and the extra zip of pacers, suffering a massive 191-run defeat against Pakistan in a one-sided...

Teams continue ‘no handshake’ gesture

DUBAI: The Indian Under-19 cricket team did not take part in the customary post-match handshake with Pakistan following its 191-run defeat in the final...

ACC chief Naqvi hands medals, trophy to Pak at presentation

DUBAI: Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chairman Mohsin Naqvi awarded the winner’s medals and trophy to Pakistan after the final of the Under-19 Asia Cup...

Gill dropped; Ishan, Rinku called back for T20 World Cup NEW DELHI: Taking a bold call with an eye to maximise impact over reputation, the...

Bit short of runs at the moment, but he is quality player: Agarkar on Gill

MUMBAI: Chief selector Ajit Agarkar on Saturday identified Shubman Gill’s recent lack of runs and the combination compulsions as reasons for his omission from...

India’s T20 World Cup 2026 Squad

MUMBAI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday announced India’s squad for the T20 World Cup, which begins on February...

After Head’s heroics, Cummins-Lyon propel Australia closer to 3-0 Ashes lead

ADELAIDE: Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon tightened Australia’s grip on the Ashes on Day 4 of the third Test at the Adelaide Oval, leaving...

Tilak Varma named ‘Impact Player’ as India beats South Africa in T20Is

NEW DELHI: Indian batter Tilak Varma was honoured with the “Impact Player of the Series” award by Team India’s training assistant Raghavindraa Dvgi for...

 AUS vs ENG, 3rd Test  

Head slams unbeaten 142 on Day 3, puts Australia in prime position to retain Ashes ADELAIDE: Danger man Travis Head crunched his fourth century in...

Gambhir should be like a manager to the players, not coach: Kapil Dev

KOLKATA: India’s first World Cup-winning captain, Kapil Dev, on Thursday said a modern-day head coach’s role is more about “managing” players than actually coaching...

ISPL announces whopping ₹6 crore prize pool for Season 3 

Indian Street Premier League Season 3 to be held from Jan 9 SRINAGAR: Continuing its rapid rise and expanding footprint in grassroots cricket, the...

India vs South Africa 4th T20I: Fog stops play, starts debate

Abandoned Lucknow match may redraw India’s winter cricket map NEW DELHI: The fourth T20I between India and South Africa never began, but it may yet...

NIT Srinagar students clinch Gold at Srinagar District Table Tennis C’ship

SRINAGAR: Ms Zainab, a 6th Semester BTech Civil Engineering student, and Er. Wasid, a PhD scholar from the Civil Engineering Department, brought laurels to...

Jammu to host International Dangal, ‘Rustam-e-Jammu & Kashmir’ championship

JAMMU: The J&K Sports Council in collaboration with the J&K Indian Style Wrestling Association, is set to organise the International Dangal and “Rustam-e-Jammu &...

I hope football has bright future in India: Messi after ‘amazing’ tour

NEW DELHI: Lionel Messi hoped that football has a "bright future" in India and expressed gratitude for the "generous hospitality" that he got here...

Ashes 2025: Carey, Khawaja rescue Australia after Smith’s last-minute pullout in Adelaide

NEW DELHI: Steve Smith’s absence loomed large over the opening morning of the Adelaide Test, not due to form or selection calls, but because...

IPL Auction 2026: Sold, unsold players of all 10 teams

ABU DHABI: Cameron Green became the most expensive player to be sold on Tuesday—for ₹25.20 crore to the Kolkata Knight Riders—during the Indian Premier...

  70th Junior National Ball Badminton Championship  

J&K Ball Badminton Association completes selection trials for players SRINAGAR: The J&K Ball Badminton Association successfully conducted the selection trials for the J&K Junior...

Young Karate champions meet DC Baramulla

BARAMULLA: The young karate champions of Amin Karate Academy on Tuesday called on the Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, Minga Sherpa, to express their gratitude for...

BCCI makes Vijay Hazare Trophy matches mandatory for national team players

NEW DELHI: The BCCI has made it mandatory for all current national team players to feature in at least two one-day matches of the...

Rashid Shafi wins Gold at Nordic Wushu Championship in Sweden

Kupwara athlete brings laurels to country, thanks officials, coaches for achieving milestone SRINAGAR: In a momentous achievement for Indian sports, Rashid Shafi, a young athlete...

Hardik Pandya reaches 100 T20I wickets for India

NEW DELHI: Hardik Pandya became the third Indian bowler to reach 100 T20 wickets during India’s third T20I against South Africa at the HPCA...

India win maiden Squash World Cup title

CHENNAI: India made history by winning the Squash World Cup for the first time after a dominant 3-0 victory over Hong Kong, China in...

IND vs SA: Bumrah to miss third T20I for personal reasons

NEW DELHI: Jasprit Bumrah will miss the third T20I between India and South Africa at Dharamshala due to personal reasons. Bumrah’s absence was revealed...

Fans go on rampage as Messi’s Kolkata tour turns ‘Messy’

KOLKATA: Lionel Messi’s brief visit to Kolkata descended into chaos as angry fans broke security protocols after failing to catch even a glimpse of...

‘Not involved’: AIFF expresses concerns after Messi’s Kolkata event descends into chaos

KOLKATA: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Saturday voiced concern after the much-hyped Lionel Messi event in Kolkata descended into chaos, triggered by...

PT Usha urges govt to back ‘Make in India’ anti-doping kits to cut costs, reduce delays

NEW DELHI: Indian Olympic Association President and Rajya Sabha member PT Usha on Friday urged the Centre to support domestic production of anti-doping testing...

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