The action begins on August 29 with India's first match at 3:00 PM IST. Credit: X|@TheHockeyIndia The Hero Men's Asia Cup Hockey 2025 will be staged in Rajgir, Bihar, from August 29 to September 7, bringing together eight of the continent's best sides. Hosts India will be chasing their first title since 2017, while defending champions South Korea arrive with a record five Asia Cup crowns. At stake is more than continental bragging rights: the winner secures direct qualification for the 2026 FIH...Read More
'Yes, this is an away game against a good team, but we have to prepare accordingly and think only of one thing -- a positive result.' IMAGE: The Indian team had a 10-day preparatory camp in Bengaluru ahead of the CAFA Nations Cup tournament. Photograph: Yves Herman/Reuters India begin their campaign against co-hosts Tajikistan in their first ever CAFA Nations Cup participation in Hisor, Tajikistan, on Friday. This tournament will be played far away from the turmoil the clubs of the 23-member ...Read More
CHENNAI: Experienced Tamil Nadu all-rounder Vijay Shankar is set to make a switch ahead of the domestic season, with Tripura being his likely destination. Vijay Shankar, who made his TN debut in 2012, was an integral member of the state side across formats for over a decade. But in the previous season, the 34-year-old was overlooked for a few matches in the Ranji Trophy and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (T20) as the think-tank, then led by ex-head coach L Balaji, preferred youngsters in his place. He ...Read More
Naveen Kumar Goyat, once a reluctant student, now shines in Pro Kabaddi League. Haryana Steelers acquired him for a significant amount. Goyat attributes his success to his father's support and PKL's impact. Surjeet Singh Narwal, another kabaddi star, highlights the challenges faced and PKL's role in elevating the sport. Both players acknowledge PKL's positive influence on kabaddi's popularity and players' lives. Naveen Kumar Goyat used to play kabaddi in his childhood to escape studying, and to...Read More
Nagpur: A couple of records achieved, a few more in the offing, in short summed up Danish Malewar's first Duleep Trophy outing. The 21-year-old became the first Vidarbha batsman to score a century on debut in the premier domestic tournament on Thursday. Representing Central Zone, Malewar also posted the highest individual score by a Vidarbha batter in the tournament.Batting at Number 3, Malewar posted an unbeaten 198 as Central Zone finished on 432 for 2 in 77 overs against North East Zone in Be...Read More
The infamous slapgate between premier Indian offspinner Harbhajan Singh and ace Indian seamer S Sreesanth was one of the first major controversies of the season. The Indian Premier League (IPL) season got off to a rollicking start in the inaugural edition in 2008. But apart from cricket, the incident of two star Indian cricketers clashing after a match is still making headlines. The infamous slapgate between premier Indian offspinner Harbhajan Singh and ace Indian seamer S Sreesanth was one of...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 29 (PTI) Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday inaugurated India's first ever Mondo Track here at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium which will host the World Para-Athletics Championships from September 26 to October 5. India thus became the 25th nation in the world to install the track surface used at leading global athletics events, including the Olympics. The inauguration was attended by World Championship bronze-winning former long jumper Anju Bobby George, two-time Paralymp...Read More
Indian youth boxers have secured an impressive 26 medals at the 3rd "Belt and Road" International Youth Boxing Gala in Xinjiang, China. A strong contingent of 58 members, including both boys and girls in the under-17 age group, showcased their talent and determination. Several boxers advanced to the semifinals, guaranteeing themselves a medal after defeating formidable opponents from various countries. Indian boxers ensured 26 medals at the 3rd "Belt and Road" International Youth Boxing Gala --...Read More
For the first time, all matches will produce a result with tiebreakers deciding drawn games even during the league stage. IMAGE: The league stage of PKL Season 12 will have 108 games, with each team playing 18 matches. Photograph: ANI Photo The 12th season of Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) will begin on the National Sports Day on August 29 with a clash between Telugu Titans and Tamil Thalaivas. Sports legends including Pullela Gopichand, Dhanraj Pillay, Rajasthan Royals' teen batting sensation Vaib...Read More
East keep North in check at 308/6 on Day 1 of the Duleep Trophy quarter-finals in Bengaluru on Thursday. IMAGE: East Zone Mohammed Shami had figures of 1 for 55 in 17 overs on Day 1 of the Duleep Trophy quarter-final against North Zone. Photograph: BCCI Senior pacer Mohammed Shami was impressive without being incisive but young left-arm spinner Manishi's strikes helped East Zone curb North Zone to 308 for six on the opening day of the Duleep Trophy quarterfinals in Bengaluru on Thursday. Midd...Read More
Youngest Indian Premier League (IPL) centurion Vaibhav Suryavanshi made his Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) debut on Friday as the Rajasthan Royals star played both kabaddi and cricket, during the launch event of the 2025 season in Visakhapatnam. Wearing a Rajasthan Royals kit, Suryavanshi made his way into the playing arena and played kabaddi with the PKL stars. He then also played cricket with the same. The kabaddi players also tried their hand at cricket with Suryavanshi....Read More
Ahmedabad, Aug 29 (PTI) Indian weightlifters bagged a rich haul of seven medals, including a silver and a bronze in the senior category, with rising star Sairaj Pardeshi grabbing the spotlight with a record-breaking gold on the fifth day of the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships here on Friday. Reigning National Games champion Dilbag Singh settled for silver in the men's 94kg event with a total lift of 342kg (153kg snatch + 189kg clean and jerk). The gold went to Malaysia's Mohammad Syah...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 29 (ANI): India witnessed one of the largest sporting mobilisations in its history on Friday, as approximately 30 crore people across all States and Union Territories participated in celebration of the National Sports Day 2025, marking the 120th birth anniversary of hockey wizard Major Dhyan Chand. Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya, led the national celebrations with a floral tribute at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in the national c...Read More
Bengaluru (Karnataka): Vidarbha batter Danish Malewar joined an exclusive club featuring former greats Vijay Merchant, Aravinda de Silva and others after hammering a double ton for Central Zone against North East Zone in the ongoing Duleep Trophy on Friday. On the opening day, the 21-year-old stepped on the crease after Aayush Pandey fell in the third over for a mere score of 3(10). He restored the state of calmness by forging a 139-run stand with Aryan Juyal (60) and then added 199 runs with c...Read More
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 29 (ANI): Vidarbha batter Danish Malewar joined an exclusive club featuring former greats Vijay Merchant, Aravinda de Silva and others after hammering a double ton for Central Zone against North East Zone in the ongoing Duleep Trophy on Friday. On the opening day, the 21-year-old stepped on the crease after Aayush Pandey fell in the third over for a mere score of 3(10). He restored the state of calmness by forging a 139-run stand with Aryan Juyal (60) and t...Read More
Rajgir (Bihar) [India], August 29 (ANI): Following India's narrow win over China to kickstart the men's Asia Cup, captain Harmanpreet Singh admitted that the team has struggled to convert their chances into goals more often and vowed it would not make "silly mistakes" again. Team India's Men's Asia Cup campaign kick-started with a 4-3 win over China in Rajgir on Friday. For India, it was Captain Harmanpreet Singh (20', 33', 47') who put in a fantastic performance, as he scored a hat-trick. And ...Read More
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 29 (ANI): Vidarbha batter Danish Malewar joined an exclusive club featuring former greats Vijay Merchant, Aravinda de Silva and others after hammering a double ton for Central Zone against North East Zone in the ongoing Duleep Trophy on Friday. On the opening day, the 21-year-old stepped on the crease after Aayush Pandey fell in the third over for a mere score of 3(10). He restored the state of calmness by forging a 139-run stand with Aryan Juyal (60) and t...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Former world No. 1 and 2018 Changwon World Champion Ankur Mittal created a new Asian Championship record on his way to clinching a gold medal in the Double Trap event at the 16th Asian Shooting Championship in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, on Friday. The gold took India's tally past 100 medals to 103 for their best-ever performance in the Asian Championship with 52 gold, 26 silver, and 25 bronze medals. Ankur Mittal also combined with Bhanu Pratap Singh and Harshvardh...Read More
New Delhi: The Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) unveiled the Virender Sehwag Gate at Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium (now Arun Jaitley Stadium) to honor the legendary cricketer, earlier in October 2017. Sehwag, who is widely regarded for revolutionizing the role of a Test opener, scored two triple-centuries in the format, with exceptional hand-eye coordination, contributions to two World Cup victories, and a reputation as one of India's finest match-winners. Seven years later, in the second...Read More
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], August 28 (ANI): Season 12 of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) is here and is set to be an exciting and the most aggressive one yet, which commences from the picturesque port city of Vizag in Andhra Pradesh. The league returns here after a seven-year gap on August 29, which also marks the National Sports Day of India, according to a release from PKL. This Season of PKL will see home favourites Telugu Titans take on Tamil Thalaivas in the curtain-raiser, whils...Read More
Visakhapatnam, Aug 29: Season 12 of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) will begin from the picturesque port city of Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh. The league returns here after a gap of seven years on August 29, which is also the National Sports Day of India. This Season of PKL will see home favourites Telugu Titans take on Tamil Thalaivas in the curtain-raiser, whilst the Bengaluru Bulls and the Puneri Paltan play the second match of the day, at the Vishwanadh Sports Club in Vizag. To set the bal...Read More
Vizag, Aug 29 (PTI) Home favourites Telugu Titans will lock horns with Tamil Thalaivas in the opening game of the season 12 of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) that kicks off here on Friday. The league is returning to the city after a gap of seven years. Bengaluru Bulls and Puneri Paltan play the second match of the day at the Vishwanadh Sports Club. Telugu Titans skipper Vijay Malik said the season is going to be very competitive. "Every team has strengthened its squad, and the level of prepara...Read More
Rajgir (Bihar) [India], August 28 (ANI): The Indian Men's Hockey Team will aim for their fourth Asia Cup title as it takes on top Asian teams in the 12th edition of the Men's Asia Cup Hockey Tournament, scheduled to be held in Rajgir from August 29 to September 7. The tournament, a quadrennial event that began in 1982, also serves as a qualification event for the 2026 FIH Men's Hockey World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the Netherlands and Belgium. Also Read | Mirabai Chanu Secures Commonwea...Read More
Duleep Trophy 2025 Live Score: The Duleep Trophy, India's long-standing red-ball competition, kicks off the 2025/26 domestic season with its restored zonal format, scrapping last year's unpopular "India A, B, C, D" model. Six zonal sides will vie for the title, with South and West Zones seeded into the semi-finals. The event has grown in importance with the BCCI requiring top players to feature in domestic cricket when not on international duty. With India A scheduled for tough red-ball series ...Read More
Rajgir (Bihar) [India], August 28 (ANI): The Indian Men Hockey Team will aim for their fourth Asia Cup title as it takes on top Asian teams in the 12th edition of the Men Asia Cup Hockey Tournament, scheduled to be held in Rajgir from August 29 to September 7. The tournament, a quadrennial event that began in 1982, also serves as a qualification event for the 2026 FIH Men Hockey World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the Netherlands and Belgium. The winners of the Asia Cup will earn a direct be...Read More
Rajgir (Bihar) [India], August 28 (ANI): The Indian Men's Hockey Team will aim for their fourth Asia Cup title as it takes on top Asian teams in the 12th edition of the Men's Asia Cup Hockey Tournament, scheduled to be held in Rajgir from August 29 to September 7. The tournament, a quadrennial event that began in 1982, also serves as a qualification event for the 2026 FIH Men's Hockey World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the Netherlands and Belgium. The winners of the Asia Cup will earn a dir...Read More
The Indian Premier League (IPL) will be without one of its all-time legends from the 2026 season after Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement on Wednesday, August 27. The 38-year-old has been part of the IPL since the second season in 2009, helping Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to their first two titles in 2010 and 2011. Ashwin finishes as the fifth leading wicket-taker in IPL history with 187 scalps in 221 games at an outstanding economy of 7.20. Despite being a consistent performer until th...Read More
"It's been close to 3 months since we last posted here. The Silence wasn't Absence. It was Grief," wrote RCB Royal Challengers Bengaluru's wait for an IPL title finally ended on June 3, when they defeated Punjab Kings by six runs and clinched their maiden title. To celebrate this joyous occasion with their fans, the franchise planned to organise an event at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, however, the celebrations met an unexpected tragedy. The likes of Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar and ot...Read More
Aryavir plans to take advice from his father, former international Virender Sehwag The Delhi Premier League has given some young stars an ideal platform to excel. In the ongoing season, some blazing performances have been witnessed, especially from budding batters. One of the young stars who has made a name for himself is Virender Sehwag's son, Aryavir. The young batter, playing for the Central Delhi Kings, smashed two consecutive fours off Navdeep Saini, an India international, in his 16-ball ...Read More
New Delhi: The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki has announced the rollout of its first made-in-India electric vehicle - the e-Vitara SUV - in a major boost to the green segment from its upgraded Gujarat plant, which is now set to become one of the world's largest automotive manufacturing hubs with a projected annual capacity of one million units. Crucially, this facility will serve as Suzuki's global production base for electric vehicles (EVs), exporting to over 100 countries, including...Read More