Indian archers secured two bronze medals and advanced to the finals of the men's recurve and women's compound team events at the Asia Cup World Ranking Tournament Stage 1 in Bangkok. The team also confirmed three individual medals, but the recurve men's team faced disappointment.
Junaid Siddique's maiden five-wicket haul helped UAE restrict Canada to 150/7 in their T20 World Cup clash, despite a half-century from Harsh Thaker.
After winning a record five titles during an impressive eight-year period spell from 2013 to 2020. MI's winning run has hit a major roadblock -- going without a title in the last five years.
England's Ben Duckett has withdrawn from his IPL contract with Delhi Capitals, citing a need to focus on red-ball cricket and prepare for the English Test season .
Ever since news of her tying the knot with rapper Badshah broke, the world has been wondering who is Isha Rikhi.
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy will virtually deliver the keynote address at the Harvard Kennedy School's AI symposium, focusing on the global AI landscape.
Travis Head was named as Australia's captain against Ireland, while left-hander Matt Renshaw made his T20 World Cup debut.
Quinton de Kock advises his South African teammates to rely on their strengths and instincts when facing Indian spinner Varun Chakravarthy in their upcoming T20 match, acknowledging Chakravarthy's skill and the pressure of the game.
Indian badminton player Tanvi Sharma progresses to the semifinals of the Orleans Masters Super 300 tournament after defeating Japan's Natsuki Nidaira. Other Indian players also participated in the tournament.
Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Wednesday extolled the sacrifice and martyrdom of senior Iranian armed forces leaders as the conflict in West Asia enters into its second month.
Abhishek, Hardik help India pulverise Zimbabwe by 72 runs; stay in semis race
Abhishek Sharma has proved to be unstoppable with the bat for India in T20 Internationals, hitting 1297 runs in 33 matches at a strike rate of 194.74.
Indian boxing legend Mary Kom is considering a move to professional boxing after age restrictions ended her amateur career. She remains committed to grassroots development and praises government initiatives to promote sports and fitness.
Tim David, Rajat Patidar and Devdutt Padikkal went ballistic with marauding knocks while bowlers came up with a clinical showing as Royal Challengers Bengaluru trounced Chennai Super Kings by 43 runs.
Kolkata Knight Riders face a tough challenge against a strong Punjab Kings side in their upcoming IPL match.
Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey met in Islamabad in what analysts say is the formal opening of a new diplomatic formation that could reshape the post-war regional order. Their immediate goal is a ceasefire; their larger ambition is to ensure that neither Iran nor Israel emerges from this war in a dominant position. Pakistan's foreign minister then flew directly to Beijing and mooted a Chinese role as guarantor of any eventual agreement. Prem Panicker continues his must read daily blog on the Gulf War.
A fan's heartfelt open letter praising 'The Wall' went viral on social media after former India captain Rahul Dravid received the BCCI Lifetime Achievement Award on Sunday.
US President Donald Trump is considering ending the military operation against Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, according to the Wall Street Journal.
India defeated the West Indies to secure a spot in the T20 World Cup semifinal against England, with opener Sanju Samson's making an unbeaten 97.
Indian shuttlers Tanvi Sharma and Isharani Baruah were defeated in the women's singles semifinals of the Orleans Masters Super 300 badminton tournament.
India's Tanvi Sharma defeated Japan's Natsuki Nidaira to reach the semifinals of the Orleans Masters Super 300 badminton tournament.
The big question is whether Trump is any longer in command of the situation. For all practical purposes, the war seems set to cascade as the US is preparing for a potential ground operation in Iran and threatens to destroy 'bridges next, then electric power plants', points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.
NZ thrash SL by 61 runs to take one step closer to semis; Ravindra shines with 4/27
Tilak Varma says he is ready to play a cautious, anchoring role alongside Suryakumar Yadav in the T20 World Cup if the situation demands, and confirms Jasprit Bumrah's fitness for the upcoming match against Namibia.
Chennai Super Kings head into IPL 2026 with a young squad, new signings like Sanju Samson and a focus on rebuilding as Mahendra Singh Dhoni's era nears its final chapter.
Elon Musk reportedly participated in a phone call between US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the Iran crisis, raising questions about his involvement in diplomatic discussions.
Openers Tim Seifert and Finn Allen powered New Zealand to an emphatic 10-wicket win against UAE in the T20 World Cup match, in Chennai, on Tuesday.
New Zealand's middle-order faces a stern test against Pakistan's spin attack in their T20 World Cup Super Eight Group 2 match. The ability of the Kiwi batters to counter the spin will be crucial for their success.
Indian chess grandmaster Koneru Humpy defends her decision to withdraw from the Candidates tournament in Cyprus due to safety concerns amid regional tensions, stating that playing peacefully is impossible when surrounded by warships.
A rampant India piled up a record total and handed Zimbabwe a 72run shellacking in a Super Eight contest on Thursday to revive their Twenty20 World Cup title defence.
Cooper Connolly slammed a fine unbeaten fifty as Punjab Kings defeated Gujarat Titans by three wickets in their opening Indian Premier League match on Tuesday.
Zimbabwe secured a spot in the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup after their match against Ireland was abandoned due to rain, eliminating Australia and Ireland from the tournament.
In both 2007 (the inaugural T20 World Cup) and 1983 (Zimbabwe beat Australia by 13 runs on June 9, 1983), India went on to lift the trophy after Zimbabwe defeated Australia in these major tournaments.
Australia's white-ball captain Pat Cummins will miss the opening matches of IPL 2026 due to a back injury, forcing Sunrisers Hyderabad to appoint a temporary leader. India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan will take charge in his absence, with Abhishek Sharma named vice-captain.
Sri Lanka has implemented special security measures for the highly anticipated India-Pakistan T20 World Cup match in Colombo on Sunday.
India's recurve and compound archers showcased their skills at the Asia Cup World Ranking Tournament Stage 1, securing top qualification spots in multiple events despite fielding a relatively inexperienced team.
Top Indian athletes, including Animesh Kujur and Praveen Chithravel, are set to compete in the inaugural National Indoor Championships, using the event as preparation for the Asian Games later this year.
With Abhishek Sharma hospitalised with a stomach bug, Sanju Samson is set to get another opportunity at the top of the order.
Zimbabwe beat Sri Lanka by six wickets in T20 World Cup match to top Group B in Colombo
It is said that in Chennai, fans do not watch cricket -- they analyse and debate it and even outthink the experts. Cricket here is savoured like their favourite dish -- a hot bowl of rasam.
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