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New Delhi: Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu and Indian batting stalwart Virat Kohli applauded Indian badminton veteran Saina Nehwal for a legendary career that redefined Indian badminton by putting it on the global map. The 2012 London Olympics bronze medallist, who last played over two...

New Delhi: Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria strongly supports the ICC’s stance of not changing the schedule, amid the BCB decision to not travel to India for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, stating if Bangladesh are opting out of the tournament, it won't...

Bhubaneswar: The Men’s Hockey India League (HIL) 2025–26 is set for a high-voltage contest as table-toppers Kalinga Lancers face second-placed Ranchi Royals in Qualifier 1 at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium here January 23. Kalinga Lancers advance to the playoffs as table toppers with 16 points,...

Vadodara: Sophie Devine composed unbeaten half-century, complemented by a disciplined bowling effort powered Gujarat Giants to a clinical 45-run victory over UP Warriorz in the Women's Premier League Thursday. Returning to form, Devine anchored the innings with a calm 50 not out as Gujarat recovered...

Bengaluru: The ownership transfer process of Royal Challengers Bengaluru gained momentum Thursday as Adar Poonawalla said he will be tabling a "strong and competitive" bid for the IPL team. Royal Challengers are the defending IPL champions and, perhaps, have the biggest fan base among the...

Johannesburg: Ryan Rickelton and Tristan Stubbs Wednesday replaced the injured duo of Tony de Zorzi and Donovan Ferreira in the South Africa squad for next month's T20 World Cup. De Zorzi had suffered a right hamstring muscle tear during South Africa's tour of India late...

Vadodara: UP Warriorz skipper Meg Lanning won the toss and opted to bowl against Gujarat Giants in their Women's Premier League match Thursday. UP Warriorz retained the same team from the last match, while Gujarat brought in Danni Wyatt-Hodge in place of Georgia Wareham. Teams:...

New Delhi: After the International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed that the Men's T20 World Cup will proceed as scheduled, Bangladesh Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Nazrul stated that they did not get justice from the ICC and there is no scope to change their decision...

Vadodara: India's seam bowling all-rounder Pooja Vastrakar has returned from injury and joined the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) squad for the remainder of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 Thursday. Vastrakar had been out of competitive action since late 2024 due to a shoulder injury....

Sydney: Babar Azam will be unavailable for the remainder of the Big Bash League (BBL15) Finals Series as he will return to Pakistan to join his national team to commence preparations for upcoming international matches, the Sydney Sixers said Thursday. The Sixers have confirmed Daniel...