Ravichandran Ashwin defends Hardik Pandya's captaincy of the Mumbai Indians, stating that blaming him for the team's poor performance is unfair as the entire team failed to perform. Ashwin also highlights the social media scrutiny Hardik faced upon replacing Rohit Sharma as captain and raises concerns about Hardik's physical fitness affecting his batting.
A technical workshop for racquet stringing professionals was held in Delhi, focusing on advanced techniques and international standards.
Venus Williams lost in the first round of Indian Wells but expressed gratitude for the home crowd support. She also addressed speculation about a possible comeback for her sister, Serena Williams.
Sunday's title match will mark the third final between Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka in the last six months
Aryna Sabalenka finally conquered her Indian Wells demons on Sunday, defeating Elena Rybakina 3-6, 6-3, 7-6(6) in a breathless final to claim the desert title for the first time.
World number two Jannik Sinner survived a stern test from Joao Fonseca on Tuesday to reach the Indian Wells quarter-finals.
A look at the careers of Indian sportspersons who have transitioned into politics, highlighting their successes, failures, and party affiliations.
The World No 3, who last won a clay court title at the French Open final in 2024, targets success on the red dirt with a new coach and renewed zeal.
Top seeds Justina Mikulskyte, Zuzanna Pawlikowska, Vaidehee Chaudhari, and Zeel Desai advanced to the singles quarterfinals of the Tumakuru Open ITF W35. In doubles, Indian and international pairs also secured spots in the semifinals after intense matches.
The Delhi Lawn Tennis Association (DLTA) felicitated the Indian Davis Cup team for their victory over the Netherlands in the Davis Cup.
Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek were knocked out of the Stuttgart Open quarter-finals, while Elena Rybakina survived a tough match to reach the semi-finals.
Novak Djokovic fights past Aleksandar Kovacevic to reach the last 16 at Indian Wells Open, setting up a clash with defending champion Jack Draper.
Elena Rybakina and Coco Gauff secured their spots in the Stuttgart Open quarter-finals with straight-set victories. Mirra Andreeva also advanced, setting up a clash with Iga Swiatek.
Manika Batra secures a vital win at the ITTF Table Tennis World Cup, while Sreeja Akula faces defeat. Manav Thakkar faces a must-win situation.
Organisers of the Indian Wells tennis tournament apologised to Venus Williams and her playing partner Leylah Fernandez after a clerical error ahead of the women's doubles draw denied the wildcard duo the opportunity to compete.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's explosive innings and Donovan Ferreira's late fireworks powered the Rajasthan Royals to a formidable total against Gujarat Titans in the IPL Qualifier 2.
World number one Jannik Sinner powered into the Madrid Open final with a 6-2, 6-4 victory over Arthur Fils on Friday, keeping alive his bid for a record fifth successive ATP Masters 1000 title.
Jannik Sinner defeated Carlos Alcaraz in the Monte Carlo Masters final, regaining the world number one ranking.
India is set to compete in the Billie Jean King Cup Asia-Oceania Group I ties, aiming for promotion to the 2026 play-offs. Despite a setback with Shrivalli Bhamidipaty's withdrawal, the team hopes to capitalise on home advantage.
An analysis of the disparities in India's sporting culture, highlighting the challenges faced by non-cricket athletes and the systemic changes needed for India to become a true sporting superpower.
Jack Draper stunned Novak Djokovic in a deciding-set tie-break while Carlos Alcaraz extended his winning streak to reach the quarter-finals of the Indian Wells Open. Iga Swiatek, Jessica Pegula and Elena Rybakina also advanced.
They might have signed peace with the All India Tennis Association but that has not stopped the disgruntled players, led by Somdev Devvarman, from forming the Indian Tennis Players Association to handle "contemporary issues" that have not been addressed by AITA.
Actor Aadinath Kothare, set to appear as Bharat in Nitesh Tiwari's highly anticipated Ramayana, believes the film is a game-changer for Indian cinema on the global stage.
Jannik Sinner is only the third player in history to win all six ATP Masters 1000 hard-court titles, joining Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer
Sony Pictures Networks India has secured the exclusive broadcast rights for the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026, scheduled to be held in Japan from September 19-October 4.
Ehsan Malinga shines amid a record SRH chase against MI, claiming the Purple Cap with a disciplined spell and continuing his impressive rise in IPL 2026.
Mirra Andreeva overcame a late challenge from Hailey Baptiste to win their semi-final match and advance to the Madrid Open final.
Taking inspiration from the roaring success of the Indian Premier League, the All India Tennis Association (AITA) has decided to launch a city franchise-based tennis league in November-December.
Experienced doubles player N Sriram Balaji has been left out of the squad, with the selection committee opting to look ahead as part of a longer-term plan.
India is considering including indigenous sports like Kabaddi and Mallakhamb in the 2030 Commonwealth Games, alongside confirmed sports like hockey and cricket.
C D Gopinath was a member of the team that secured India's first-ever Test victory in 1952, beating England by an innings and eight runs--his contribution being a valuable 35 runs. Little did I imagine that within months of putting his journey into words as the oldest living Indian cricketer, he would pass away on April 9, 2026, at the age of 96.
The story of Prince Yadav, a swing bowler from Najafgarh, who overcame obstacles to become an IPL sensation with the Lucknow Super Giants, showcasing his journey from tennis ball cricket to dismissing top Indian batsmen.
Jannik Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev to reach the Miami Open final, where he will face Jiri Lehecka. Sinner is aiming to complete the 'Sunshine Double' after his Indian Wells victory.
Former U.S. Open champion Andy Roddick has predicted that Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko will win a Grand Slam in the next two years, following her impressive performance at the Miami Open.
India lost to Thailand 1-2 in the opening Asia/Oceania Group I tie of the Billie Jean King Cup, with Rutuja Bhosale and Ankita Raina securing a consolation win in the doubles after Sahaja Yamalapalli's defeat in the singles.
Govt's new sports policy to encourage Indian-origin athletes abroad to represent country
Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupath split but the performances of the youth inspired hope once again.
Former Davis Cup captain Anand Amritraj is baffled that India's best singles players are not able to win close matches on the ATP World Tour despite having a decent game to back them.
Delhi Capitals ended their three-match losing streak with a seven-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in the IPL in Jaipur on Friday.
Iga Swiatek has hired Francisco Roig, formerly of Rafael Nadal's team, as her new coach after parting ways with Wim Fissette.
