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India vs South Africa 2nd ODI: Live streaming, head-to-head, pitch and weather report

India vs South Africa 2nd ODI: Live streaming, head-to-head, pitch and weather report

New Delhi: India will lock horns against South Africa in the second ODI match in Raipur on Wednesday. Having led the 50-over series 1-0, India would...

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Lakshya Sen storms into Australian Open final

Lakshya Sen storms into Australian Open final

New Delhi: Star Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen stormed into the men’s singles final of the Australia Open Super 500 tournament on Saturday. Sen notched...

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India likely to keep same squads for New Zealand series, T20 World Cup

India likely to keep same squads for New Zealand series, T20 World Cup

New Delhi: Ajit Agarkar-led national selection committee is set to select same Indian squads for the five-match T20I series against New Zealand and...

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Much-delayed KSCA election set to be held on December 7

Much-delayed KSCA election set to be held on December 7

New Delhi: The much-delayed Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) elections would be held on December 7, it was confirmed on Friday. The...

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T20I tri-series: All-round Zimbabwe stun Sri Lanka by 67 runs

T20I tri-series: All-round Zimbabwe stun Sri Lanka by 67 runs

New Delhi: In what came as a big upset, Zimbabwe stunned Sri Lanka by 67 runs in the second match of the T20I Tri-series in Rawalpindi on Thursday....

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India’s FIDE World Cup campaign ends after Arjun Erigaisi crashes out

India’s FIDE World Cup campaign ends after Arjun Erigaisi crashes out

New Delhi: India’s campaign at the FIDE World Cup 2025 ended with grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi crashing out of the quarterfinals. Erigaisi, who was...

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Arjun Erigaisi storms into quarterfinals of FIDE World Cup

Arjun Erigaisi storms into quarterfinals of FIDE World Cup

New Delhi: Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi stormed into the quarterfinals of the FIDE World Cup 2025 after beating Levon Aronian of United States....

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Cricket's return to Olympics will strengthen bond with India, says IOC president Kirsty Coventry

New Delhi: International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Kirsty Coventry on Friday hailed the return of cricket to Olympic curriculum, saying that...

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Pat Cummins aims to return for second Ashes Test but doubts remaining games

New Delhi: Pat Cummins, who will miss the all-important Ashes opener due to an injury, is gearing up to feature in the second Test match, it was...

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PM Modi felicitates World Cup-winning Indian women's cricket team in New Delhi

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hosted World Cup-winning Indian women’s cricket team at his residence at Lok Kalyan Marg. PM...

06.11.2025 10

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Triumphant Indian women's team gets rousing welcome in Delhi, set to be felicitated by PM Modi on Wednesday

New Delhi: World Cup-winning Indian women’s cricket team led by skipper Harmanpreet Kaur arrived in national capital New Delhi on Tuesday evening....

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'Sportspersons in the country are recognised only after getting successful': Grandmaster Koneru Humpy sheds light on Indian chess infrastructure

New Delhi: While the number of chess players in India are on the rise and the board game has witnessed huge popularity but wizard Koneru Humpy feels...

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Abhishek Sharma stands tall but India slump to below-par score of 125 against Australia

New Delhi: Abhishek Sharma proved to be the lone silver lining for India in the first innings of the second 2nd T20I against Australia at the MCG on...

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Young chess prodigy Ilamparthi A R becomes India’s 90th Grandmaster

New Delhi: Chess boom in the country continues as young prodigy Ilamparthi A R on Thursday became India’s 90th Grandmaster. Ilamparthi achieved the...

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Nitish Kumar Reddy ruled out of first three Australia T20Is due to injury

New Delhi: Indian all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has been ruled out of the first three T20I matches due to an injury. The announcement was made by the...

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Former India coach warns of scrutiny for skipper Suryakumar Yadav if poor form continues

New Delhi: Former Indian assistant coach Abhishek Nayar has said that skipper Suryakumar Yadav’s form will be under scrutiny when he bats in the...

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Lionel Messi's Kerala visit cancelled after Argentina's Kochi friendly match gets postponed

New Delhi: Star player Lionel Messi along with the team would not be visiting India next month as Argentina’s friendly match in Kochi has been...

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Sarfaraz can find his way back into Test side with runs in domestic, doesn't need India A matches: Shardul Thakur

New Delhi: Mumbai batter Sarfaraz Khan was snubbed from India A squad for the South Africa next month even after creating an impact in domestic...

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Indian junior men's hockey team loses to Australia in Sultan of Johor Cup final

New Delhi: Indian junior men’s hockey team fought very hard throughout the tournament but failed to carry on the momentum in the final match of the...

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Furious Bangladesh fans attack players' cars at airport after ODI series loss against Afghanistan

New Delhi: Bangladesh cricket team faced a huge backlash from the fans at the airport after they returned home following a 0-3 ODI series sweep...

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UAE thrash Japan to become last team to qualify for T20 World Cup 2026

New Delhi: United Arab Emirates became the 20th and last team to qualify for the men’s T20 World Cup 2026 after beating Japan by 8 wickets in the...

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India go down to Australia in Sultan of Johor Cup

New Delhi: The Indian junior men’s hockey team suffered its first loss in the Sultan of Johor Cup on Wednesday after it went down to Australia 2-4...

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Rohit Sharma reaches Delhi ahead of Australia tour, Team India set to depart on Wednesday - Watch

New Delhi: Former India skipper and star batter Rohit Sharma landed in Delhi on Tuesday evening to join his team ahead of the tour to Australia. India...

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Women's ODI World Cup 2025, IND vs AUS: Preview, Head-to-head record, live streaming, pitch and weather report

New Delhi: India women lock horns with Australia in the 13th match of the ODI women’s World Cup 2025 on Sunday in Vishakhapatnam. India have had a...

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Australia skipper Alyssa Healy reveals why India could be a threat in women's World Cup match

New Delhi: The earlier records have given an edge to Australia over India in women’s cricket but skipper Alyssa Healy believes and reveals why India...

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Historic! Namibia stun T20 World Cup finalists South Africa in first-ever international meeting

New Delhi: Namibia scripted history on Saturday after they stunned T20 World Cup finalists South Africa in a one-off T20I match at the Wanderers...

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Indian GM Pranesh, 'Messi of Chess' Faustino Oro join GCL contenders knockout challengers round

New Delhi: Indian chess prodigy Pranesh M and Argentina’s Faustino Oro, nicknamed ‘Messi of Chess,’ are set to join the list of 12 Grandmasters...

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Rohit Sharma damages his swanky Lamborghini with a monstrous six at Shivaji Park - Watch

New Delhi: While everything turned out to be in Rohit Sharma’s favour during his first practice session at Shivaji Park on Friday ahead of the...

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Tharun Mannepalli keeps India's hopes alive at BWF Artic Open after Lakshay Sen exits

New Delhi: Indian badminton star Lakshya Sen suffered his 10th first-round exit of the year on Wednesday after losing in the opening round of the BWF...

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Ultimate goal is to win 2027 World Cup, says new ODI skipper Shubman Gill

New Delhi: Shubman Gill was named as the new skipper of India’s ODI team as the BCCI announced the squad for the Australia tour on Saturday. While...

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Sri Lanka make big changes after Asia Cup disappointment, appoint new coaches

New Delhi: Sri Lanka Cricket announced on Saturday that it has roped in Julian Wood as batting coach and Rene Ferdinands as spin-bowling coach for...

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Women's WC: Snake slithers in during India women's training ahead of Pakistan clash

New Delhi: The Indian women’s team had an unexpected and uninvited guest in Colombo on Friday during their practice session ahead of World Cup clash...

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Nishad, Simran bag gold as India clinch fourth spot in World Para Athletics Championships

New Delhi: Nishad Kumar and Simran Sharma bagged their maiden gold medals at the World Para Athletics Championships 2025 on Friday. By virtue of these...

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Women's World Cup: England get their campaign rolling with thumping win over South Africa

New Delhi: Four-time champions England got their campaign off to a flying start as they thrashed South Africa by 10 wickets in their first women’s...

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Bangladesh thrash Pakistan to begin women's World Cup campaign in style

New Delhi: Bangladesh started off their campaign in a dominant fashion after thrashing Pakistan by seven wickets in their ICC Women’s World Cup...

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Former Pakistan skipper stirs massive controversy with Azad Kashmir remark during women's World Cup match

New Delhi: Former Pakistan skipper Sana Mir sparked a massive controversy on Thursday after making a Azad Kashmir remark during the Women’s World...

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Sophie Devine's fighting ton in vain as New Zealand go down against Australia in women's World Cup

New Delhi: New Zealand skipper Sophie Devine’s 111 off 112 deliveries went in vain as her side went down against defending champions Australia in...

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Massive setback for R Ashwin as legendary player goes unsold at ILT20 auction

New Delhi: In what came as a big setback for former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin, the veteran Indian player went unsold at the ILT20 Season 4...

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West Indies avoid whitewash with crushing 10-wicket win against Nepal in 3rd T20I

New Delhi: Nepal looked off colour on Tuesday in the final T20I as West Indies registered a dominant 10-wicket win to avoid a series whitewash. This...

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Chances bright for India at home World Cup, says Harmanpreet Kaur

New Delhi: Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur is confident that her team has a firm chance of lifting the World Cup. The women’s 50-over spectacle...

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'Shameless man feels no remorse': Calls grow in Pakistan for PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi's immediate sacking

New Delhi: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi has faced a barrage of criticism on social media after the team suffered a third...

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India appeal against 30 per cent fine verdict of skipper Suryakumar Yadav

New Delhi: India have appealed against the International Cricket Council’s verdict of levying a 30 per cent of fine on skipper Suryakumar Yadav for...

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Abhishek Sharma surpasses Kohli, Rizwan to achieve big Asia Cup feat with third consecutive fifty

New Delhi: Abhishek Sharma continued his excellent form in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 after he smashed a consecutive third half-century in the match...

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Kerala clinch junior boys title as 64th Subroto Cup culminates with ravishing closing ceremony

New Delhi: The 64th edition of the Subroto Cup International Football Tournament culminated at the BR Ambedkar stadium in New Delhi on Thursday with...

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Why has Shreyas Iyer requested BCCI for break from red-ball cricket?

New Delhi: Seasoned Indian batter Shreyas Iyer has requested the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for some break from the red-ball...

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Asia Cup Super 4: Pakistan pacers sizzle to restrict Sri Lanka to below-par total in must-win clash

New Delhi: Led by Shaheen Shah Afridi, Pakistan bowlers wrecked havoc on Sri Lanka batters to restrict them to an under-par total in the Asia Cup...

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World Athletics Championships: Sachin Yadav's 4th-place best show as India finish medal-less

New Delhi: India’s campaign at the World Athletics Championships 2025 ended on a disappointing note as they returned to the country empty handed...

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Asia Cup: India flex their batting but spirited Oman give bowlers a run for their money

New Delhi: Though India won their last league clash of the Asia Cup on Friday by 21 runs but a spirited Oman team gave the Indian bowlers a run for...

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Boycott drama proves costly for PCB as ICC mulls strict action over Asia Cup rule violations

New Delhi: The International Cricket Council (ICC) is mulling strict action against the Pakistan cricket team for violation of multiple tournament...

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PKL 12 points table: Dabang Delhi beat Telugu Titans, Haryana Steelers thrash Patna Pirates

New Delhi: Dabang Delhi continued their brilliant form in the Pro Kabaddi League season 12 on Wednesday after thrashing Telugu Titans 33-29 at the SMS...

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