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BJK Cup 2025: India lose 1-2 to New Zealand in opener; Srivalli defeats Aishi Das
Pune, April 8: India went down 1-2 to the Billie Jean King Cup Asia-Oceania Group 1 tie, kicking off their campaign with a defeat on the opening day of the prestigious team tournament for women that India is hosting for the first time.
AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup: India eye strong show against Kuwait
Pattaya, March 21: The India beach soccer national team have set sights on their second game in the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup 2025 against Kuwait. The match will be played at the Jomtien Beach Arena in Pattaya on Saturday.
India go down to Thailand in AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup opener
Pattaya, March 20: The Indian beach soccer national team suffered a 0-3 defeat against hosts Thailand in the opening match of Group A in the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup 2025 at the Jomtien Beach Arena in Pattaya on Thursday.
India ready to leave their footprints in AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup
Pattaya, March 17: The Indian beach soccer national team arrived in Pattaya, Thailand on Monday, marking their long-awaited return to the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup after 18 years.
Sudirman Cup: India drawn in Group D with Indonesia, Denmark and England
Xiamen, March 13: The Indian badminton team is grouped alongside Indonesia, Denmark and England for the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Sudirman Cup Finals 2025 which will be held in Xiamen, China from April 27 to May 4.
After Asian Women's Kabaddi Championship triumph, jubilant India women's team target World Cup
New Delhi, March 11: The head coach and players of the India women's kabaddi team expressed their delight over their recent triumph in the recently concluded Asian Women's Kabaddi Championship and thanked the Sports Authority of India (SAI) for its constant support.
From recreation of 'Gangnam Style' to zest of 'Bhangra', here's how India players celebrated CT success
Dubai, March 10: India's rising sensation and established stalwarts went into a frenzy after scripting history with a victory in the Champions Trophy final against New Zealand in Dubai on Sunday.
Suryakumar Yadav hails India for inspiring Champions Trophy triumph in Dubai
By Vipul Kashyap, New Delhi, March 10: India's T20I captain, Suryakumar Yadav, hailed the Rohit Sharma-led side following their "inspiring" victory in the Champions Trophy final against New Zealand in Dubai on Sunday.
Evening of tremendous pride for Indians!!: Mamata Banerjee congratulates team India on winning ICC Champions Trophy title
Kolkata, March 9: West Bengal Mamata Banerjee on Sunday congratulated team India on winning the third ICC Champions Trophy title.
Champions Trophy: India claim unwanted record of most dropped catches in campaign
Dubai, March 9: With India and New Zealand battling it out in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at Dubai International Stadium on Sunday, the Rohit Sharma-led side may be left to rue their fielding efforts after putting down four catches in the first innings as half-centuries from Daryl Mitchell (63) and Michael Bracewell (53 not out) powered Blackcaps to 251/7 in 50 overs.
CT 2025: KL Rahul adds another feather to his cap, crosses 3000-run mark in ODIs for India
Dubai, March 5: India's versatile batter KL Rahul added another milestone to his name by crossing the 3000-run mark in the ODIs, bringing him close to surpassing the records of India's iconic stars, including Ravi Shastri and Sunil Gavaskar.
Champions Trophy: Jasprit Bumrah receives his ICC Awards and Team of the Year caps
Dubai, Feb 23: Ahead of the highly-anticipated India-Pakistan clash in the 2025 Champions Trophy at the Dubai International Stadium, fast-bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah received his ICC Awards and Team of The Year caps for his stellar performances in 2024.
India gear up for Pink Ladies Cup clash vs Jordan
New Delhi, Feb 19: The senior India women’s national football team are back in action in the FIFA International Window, and are gearing up to face Jordan in the first match of the Pink Ladies Cup 2025 in Sharjah.
Champions Trophy: India will feel Bumrah's absence 'very strongly', says Dhawan
New Delhi, Feb 18: Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan opines that Rohit Sharma-led side will "very strong" miss the absence of pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah in the ICC Champions Trophy.
Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships 2025: India hammer Macau 5-0 to begin campaign in style
New Delhi, February 12: Last edition's bronze medallists, India, kicked off their Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships 2025 campaign with a thumping 5-0 victory over Macau in Group D at the Qingdao Sports Centre Conson Gymnasium in China on Wednesday.
India begin Badminton Asia Mixed Team C'ships campaign with 5-0 win over Macau
Qingdao (China), Feb 12: Last edition's bronze medallists, India, kicked off their Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships 2025 campaign with a thumping 5-0 victory over Macau in Group D at the Qingdao Sports Centre Conson Gymnasium on Wednesday.
I had to outfox him, be little one up...: Hardik opens on his planning against Klaasen in T20 WC triumph
New Delhi, February 7: Hardik Pandya took a trip down memory lane to his match-winning spell against South Africa in the 2024 final in Barbados that played a decisive role in India ending their 17-year-long ICC T20 World Cup trophy hiatus.
What a performance: Shikhar Dhawan hails India's emphatic win in Women's U19 World C up
New Delhi, February 4: Former batter Shikhar Dhawan on Tuesday congratulated Team India for winning the ICC Women's U19 World Cup and said that the nation is proud of the players.
Shubman Gill defends India's BGT loss, backs teammates ahead of England ODIs
Nagpur, Feb 4: India's vice-captain, Shubman Gill, has defended the national team's performance in the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy, insisting that one bad series does not define a team's legacy. India suffered a 1-3 series defeat against Australia, marking the end of their decade-long dominance in the marquee Test rivalry.
High Commission of India in Malaysia host triumphant U19 women's T20 WC team
Kuala Lumpur, Feb 3: The High Commission of India in Malaysia has hosted the U19 Women's team after their second successive U19 T20 World Cup triumph.
Irfan Pathan takes cheeky dig at England with smog remark after India's 4-1 T20I series triumph
New Delhi, February 3: Former all-rounder Irfan Pathan took a subtle dig at the England team after India shattered records at Wankhede to secure a resounding 150-run victory over the touring side.
Davis Cup 2025: Hosts India sweep past Togo 4-0 to secure World Group I berth
New Delhi, Feb 2: Hosts India, backed by a passionate home crowd and a superior lineup, cruised past Togo 4-0 to secure a place in the Davis Cup 2025 World Group I Playoffs at the DLTA Complex on Sunday.
All-round Trisha stars as India beat SA to retain U19 Women's T20 WC title
Kuala Lumpur, Feb 2: Trisha Gongadi put out a sparkling all-round performance as a dominant India retained their U19 Women's T20 World Cup title with a nine-wicket win over South Africa in the summit clash at the Bayuemas Oval on Sunday.
Hopeful that they'll do the job for India: Rohit Rajpal hopes India's men's doubles plir to perform well against Togo
New Delhi, February 1: Ahead of their Davis Cup 2025 clash against Togo, Indian Davis Cup captain Rohit Rajpal has high hopes from men's doubles pair of N Sriram Balaji and Rithvik Bollipalli who will take on Thomas Setodji and Padio Isak on Saturday.
India will be looking to 'set tone for 2025' in Davis Cup tie vs Togo: Mukund Sasikumar
New Delhi, Jan 28: Singles player Mukund Sasikumar will be playing his first Davis Cup game after returning from suspension against Togo in the Davis Cup 2025 World Group I play-off tie at the Delhi Lawn Tennis Association Complex on February 1-2.
3rd T20I: Shami comes in for Arshdeep as India opt to bowl against England
Rajkot, Jan 28: Pacer Mohammed Shami returns to international cricket after 14 months as India won the toss and elected to bowl first against England in the third T20I, here at the Niranjan Shah Stadium on Tuesday.
Bumrah honoured with Sir Garfield Sobers Award for ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year
Dubai, Jan 28: In a year dominated by Jasprit Bumrah's sheer brilliance across formats, the Indian pace maestro was crowned the ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year for 2024, earning the prestigious Sir Garfield Sobers Award overtaking fellow nominees Travis Head, Joe Root and Harry Brook.
Jasprit Bumrah brushes away tough competition to clinch Sir Garfield Sobers Award for ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year
Dubai, January 28: After enjoying a year filled with booming performances, India's pace spearhead, Jasprit Bumrah, on Tuesday was honoured with the prestigious Sir Garfield Sobers Award for ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year 2024.
Adding even 2 to 5 percent value to Rohit and Virat's game would be great, says batting coach Kotak
Rajkot, Jan 27: India's newly-appointed batting coach, Sitanshu Kotak, has outlined his approach and priorities as he begins his tenure with the national team. The former Saurashtra player, who has extensive experience working with India A and at the National Cricket Academy (NCA), takes over the role at a crucial juncture, with India recovering from back-to-back Test series losses against New Zealand and Australia.
Mandiri U20 Challenge Series: Jordan outclass India 0-5 to hand second straight loss
Sidoarjo (Indonesia), Jan 27: India U20 men's team lost 0-5 to Jordan in the second match of the Mandiri U20 Challenge Series at the Gelora Delta Stadium in Sidoarjo on Monday.
Smriti Mandhana named ICC Women's ODI Cricketer of the Year for stellar 2024 performances
New Delhi, January 27: India's star batter Smriti Mandhana has been crowned the ICC Women's ODI Cricketer of the Year for her outstanding performances in 2024. The elegant left-handed opener dominated the 50-over format, amassing runs with remarkable consistency and flair, solidifying her reputation as one of the best in the game.
Not just captain, I want to be a leader: Suryakumar Yadav
New Delhi, Jan 24: India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav does not want to be just a captain but a leader of the group. He reflected on his thoughts before the second T20I against England in Chennai.
After blowing away 'Bazball', Suryakumar says India wants to play differently than T20 WC 2024
Kolkata, January 23: With the amount of freedom that the Indian T20I team is being offered, captain Suryakumar Yadav said, his side wants to play a "bit differently" from the way they played in the T20 World Cup 2024.
Every player committed to bringing the trophy home again, says Pandya on Champions Trophy
New Delhi, Jan 22: India’s fast-bowling all-rounder Hardik Pandya said that every player in the team is committed to bringing the Champions Trophy back home yet again by showcasing their unique brand of cricket in the eight-team tournament. India, the two-time Champions Trophy winners, will begin their Group A campaign in the 2025 edition against Bangladesh on February 20 in Dubai, after which they play against archrivals Pakistan on February 23, before facing New Zealand on March 2.
BCCI to follow jersey guidelines for Champions Trophy: Secretary Saikia
By Vipul Kashyap, Mumbai], January 22: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will be following all the jersey guidelines for the ICC Champions Trophy, informed secretary Devajit Saikia to ANI.
India triumphs in PD Champions Trophy with a win over England
Colombo, Jan 21: The Indian Physical Disability Cricket Team defeated England by 79 runs in a thrilling final at the FTZ Cricket Grounds, near here, to achieve a remarkable milestone by clinching the title in the PD Champions Trophy 2025.
Without Hardik, India's playing XI is incomplete: Kamran Akmal on Champions Trophy
Islamabad, January 20: Former Pakistan wicketkeeper batter Kamran Akmal named Hardik Pandya as the player who completes the Indian playing XI for the ICC Champions Trophy next month.
Odisha Minister Suryabanshi Suraj wants to make 'Kho Kho' part of Olympic games
Bhubaneswar, January 20: Odisha Sports Minister on Sunday expressed his desire to make India's traditional sport Kho Kho a part of the Olympic Games.
India finishes group stage on top with a commanding win over Sri Lanka
Colombo, January 20: India showcased a clinical performance on Day 6 of the Physically Disabled Champions Trophy 2025, claiming a 5-wicket win over Sri Lanka at the FTZ Cricket Grounds, Katunayake. With this victory, India secures the top place on the points table.
India Women's Kho Kho team eyes Olympic inclusion after historic World Cup triumph
New Delhi, January 20: India's Women's Kho Kho team created history by winning the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup, defeating Nepal 78-40 in a thrilling final held in New Delhi. This monumental victory has placed India at the forefront of the global Kho Kho stage and inspired dreams of taking the sport to the Olympics.