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From the electrifying victory of the Indian cricket team in the recent T20 series to the rising star power of young badminton sensations, India's sporting landscape is ablaze with action! This week alone saw record-breaking performances in the Pro Kabaddi League, showcasing the nation's unwavering passion for indigenous sports. The upcoming Asian Games are generating immense anticipation, with athletes across disciplines sharpening their skills and aiming for glory on the international stage. We delve into the crucial role of sports sponsorships in nurturing talent and boosting India's sporting infrastructure. Furthermore, debates rage on about the future of cricket's dominance in India's sporting ecosystem, with other sports like hockey and football vying for increased attention and investment. Stay updated on all the latest scores, match analyses, and exclusive interviews with your favorite athletes. Explore the dynamic world of Indian sports—from the bustling stadiums to the quiet dedication of rising stars—right here. Discover the stories that shape the nation’s sporting spirit and witness the unfolding drama of the sporting year.

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SportsSep 26, 2025 07:11 PM

India vs Sri Lanka Cricket Score Live: In dress rehearsal before final, IND meet SL in Dubai

India vs Sri Lanka Cricket Score Live: India face Sri Lanka in what can be considered a dead-rubber or even a dress rehearsal ahead of their Asia Cup 2025 final against Pakistan. While India were the first team to have qualified for the final, Sri Lanka were the first ones to get knocked out. The clash gives the Men in Blue another chance to test their bench strength ahead of the big final. The likes of Rinku Singh and Jitesh Sharma have not played a single game, while Harshit Rana and Arshdeep Singh have played just one. Meanwhile, India could also rest Jasprit Bumrah for the clash. Follow for the latest updates.

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BGT: I'm happy to have him, if NCA gives clearance, says Rohit on Shami's availability

Brisbane: India captain Rohit Sharma, when quizzed about veteran pacer Mohammed Shami's availability for the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, said it all depends on the National Cricket Academy's (NCA) clearance. Speaking after India's draw in the third Test against Australia at the Gabba, Rohit left the question of Shami's fitness availability in the hands of the NCA, where the ace pacer is undergoing rehabilitation after ankle surgery in November 2023. "I think it's high time somebody from NCA talked about him. That's our national cricket academy where he is rehabbing. Those guys are the on ...Read More >

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SportsJun 07, 2025 10:42 AM

Shubman Gill-led Indian team lands in UK for Test series against England

New Delhi, June 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Shubman Gill-led Indian team arrived in London on Saturday ahead of the all-important five-match Test series against England starting on June 20. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) posted the video of team arriving in London on its social media accounts. "Touchdown UK. Team India have arrived for the five-match Test series against England," the BCCI captioned the post. Jasprit Bumrah, Gill, Arshdeep Singh, Rishabh Pant and Prasidh Krishna were in all smiles during the travel. The squad looked charged-up and upbeat for the long tour on English ...Read More >

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SportsJun 05, 2025 06:01 PM

Yograj Singh Slams Shreyas Iyer For Playing 'Unacceptable' Shot in RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 Final, Calls It 'Criminal Offence Under Section 302' (Watch Video) | 🏏 LatestLY

Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], June 4: Former Indian cricketer Yograj Singh took a dig at the Punjab Kings' skipper Shreyas Iyer for the way he got dismissed in the IPL 2025 final and classified it as a "criminal offence". Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finally ended an 18-year wait for the coveted IPL trophy, defeating Punjab Kings by six wickets in the finals of IPL 2025, held on Tuesday at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Iyer's wicket was the game-changing moment for Punjab. He was caught by wicketkeeper Jitesh Sharma for just one in two balls on a Romario Shepherd delivery. Royal Chal ...Read More >

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SportsJun 06, 2025 02:35 AM

"I was never a believer in roadshows...": Gautam Gambhir on Bengaluru stampede

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 5 (ANI): Ahead of leaving for the England tour, the Indian Cricket Team head coach Gautam Gambhir on Thursday expressed his condolences to families who lost their members in the stampede near the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, and said that he 'was never a believer in roadshows.' The incident occurred when thousands of fans gathered to catch a glimpse of their favourite players ahead of Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) IPL victory celebrations on Wednesday. 'I was never a believer in roadshows. I had the same statement to make even after winning in 20 ...Read More >

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Dassault ties up with Tata grp to make Rafale fighter jet fuselage in Hyd | Hyderabad News - Times of India

Hyderabad: In a significant boost for 'Make in India' and 'Atmanirbharta' in the aerospace and defence sector, and Hyderabad's growing stature as a global aerospace hub, the complete fuselage of the Rafale fighter jet will now be made in India at Hyderabad. This move marks the first time that these Rafale components will be manufactured outside France for the Indian as well as global markets.French aerospace major Dassault Aviation has signed four production transfer agreements with Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL) for manufacturing key sections of the Rafale fighter jet, including the lateral ...Read More >

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SportsJun 06, 2025 07:23 PM

Former cricketer Aakash Chopra picks out where India should utilise Bumrah in England

New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): Former cricketer turned commentator Aakash Chopra weighed in on the limited utilisation of pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah during India's five high-stakes Tests in England, scheduled to begin on June 20 at Headingley. During the announcement of India's squad for the upcoming Test tour of England, chief selector Ajit Agarkar confirmed Bumrah was advised not to contest in consecutive Tests as part of his workload management. The precaution around Bumrah's usage stems from a stress reaction in the back during the fifth Test against Australia in Sydney in January. ...Read More >

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'Right Move At The Right Time': Ricky Ponting Backs Shubman Gill As Indias New Test Captain Ahead Of England Series

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SportsJul 01, 2025 10:37 AM

WATCH: Shreyas Iyer's mother takes internet by storm, Video of clean bowling son going Viral

Star Indian cricketer and Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Punjab Kings (PBKS) captain Shreyas Iyer is currently not engaged in any commitments, and is spending time with his family. From those several moments, a specific video clip is going viral on social media, where the 'Sarpanch' was seen getting clean bowled by his mother. The video got shared by Punjab Kings through their official X (formerly known as Twitter) account, and making rounds on social media, where Shreyas Iyer is playing cricket with his mother in their house. The clip shows the star player getting bowled out by his mo ...Read More >

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Telangana CM Reddy directs officials to remain alert as heavy rains lash Hyderabad

Hyderabad, July 18 (UNI) In view of the ongoing heavy rains in Hyderabad, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has directed all concerned departments to stay on high alert and ensure swift response to public grievances. The Chief Minister instructed officials from GHMC, HMDA, Water Works, Electricity, and Police departments to work in close coordination to prevent any rain-related disruptions. He also emphasised the need for immediate action in areas facing waterlogging, power outages, or other rain-induced issues. CM Revanth Reddy further directed the deployment of SDRF, NDRF, Hydra teams, and ot ...Read More >

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IND vs ENG: Anshul Kamboj Joins Team India Squad as Injury Crisis Hits!

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Sports News | General Ticket Sale Date, Timing for India's Champions Trophy 2025 Matches Revealed | LatestLY

New Delhi [India], February 3 (ANI): The ticket sales details for India's three ICC Champions Trophy and first semifinal match in Dubai have been revealed, with sales set to go live on February 3, Monday at 16:00 hours (4:00 PM) GST. Fans can buy tickets online for the matches to be held at the iconic Dubai International Cricket Stadium with general stand prices starting from United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED) 125, as per ICC. Also Read | IPL 2025 Captains: List of Skippers Of All Teams for Indian Premier League Season 18. Ticket Sales for the 10 matches scheduled in Karachi, Lahore, and Raw ...Read More >

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"Ranji Trophy is very Important, presence of Virat-Rohit a huge boost for young players": Piyush Chawla

Gurugram (Haryana) [India], February 3 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer Piyush Chawla recently shared his insights on the importance of domestic cricket, and India's prospects in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy. Speaking to ANI at an event organized by Harfun, Chawla also discussed the evolving dynamics of the Ranji Trophy with the return of senior Indian players. Chawla emphasized the significance of the Ranji Trophy in shaping young cricketers, particularly with the presence of experienced Indian stars. "Ranji is very important. You play on different pitches, different types of grounds, a ...Read More >

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SportsAug 20, 2025 06:02 PM

"Sanju Samson's place is in bit of danger": Ravichandran Ashwin on inclusion of Shubman Gill in Asia Cup 2025 squad

New Delhi [India], August 20 (ANI): Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes that right-hander batter Sanju Samson's chances in the playing XI are in 'a bit of danger' after the inclusion of Shubman Gill in the team for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 from next month. Team India for the Asia Cup 2025 was unveiled on Tuesday, with skipper Suryakumar leading the squad and Shubman Gill as his deputy, with several major names missing out. The squad was announced during a press conference attended by T20I skipper Suryakumar and chief selector Ajit Agarkar, which was held after a selection ...Read More >

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SportsAug 25, 2025 06:14 PM

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'He Was Getting Impatient': Punjab Coach On Arshdeep Singh's England Snub

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SportsAug 25, 2025 10:20 PM

"Plus Point For Me...": India Star Harshit Rana Names Major Positive Ahead Of Asia Cup 2025

India pacer Harshit Rana says game time in the ongoing Delhi Premier League has served as ideal preparation for the Asia Cup beginning on September 9. Rana was with the Indian Test team in the UK briefly after the India A shadow tour. He had last played for India in the Champions Trophy in February. "It is not at all that I have become out of practice. In the last 20-25 days, I have played 12-13 T20 matches. So, my practice is completely on because DPL (Delhi Premier League) was going on, before ...Read More >

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SportsJun 28, 2025 09:11 PM

"There Was A Threat": Rohit Sharma Recalls Intense India-Pakistan T20 World Cup Build-Up - Live India

New Delhi | June 28, 2025 -- India's T20 World Cup 2024-winning captain Rohit Sharma has opened up about one of the tournament's most high-stakes matches -- the clash against arch-rivals Pakistan. In a candid conversation on JioHotstar, the veteran cricketer revealed that the Indian team was placed under tight security and confined to their hotel rooms ahead of the blockbuster match due to a threat alert. Also Read: When Does Wimbledon 2025 Start? Full Schedule & Viewing Guide "We were told there was a threat before the India-Pakistan match. For two days, we weren't allowed to leave the hote ...Read More >

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SportsJun 29, 2025 02:26 PM

One Year On, Rohit Relives ICC T20 World Cup Triumph

IMAGE: India players celebrate winning their second T20 World Cup, after beating South Africa in the final in Barbados, on Saturday, June 29, 2024. Photograph: Ash Allen/Reuters It's one year since India's historic triumph in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Final and skipper Rohit Sharma reminisced on the thrilling victory against South Africa. India ended an 11-year-long ICC Trophy drought, beating South Africa by seven runs to claim the ICC T20 World Cup title for the second time on June 29 last year, in Barbados. This was Rohit Sharma's 2nd ICC T20 WC title and his first ICC title as a capta ...Read More >

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SportsSep 13, 2025 06:22 PM

Sports News | Pakistan Cannot Compete with India: Former Cricketer Yograj Singh's Jaw-dropping Take on Asia Cup Clash | LatestLY

Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], September 13 (ANI): Former cricketer Yograj Singh doesn't see any real contest between India and Pakistan ahead of their upcoming fixture at the Asia Cup in Dubai on Sunday. According to him, Pakistan doesn't possess the necessary firepower to compete against India, even though the Men in Green recently engineered a win in the final of the T20I Tri-Series against Afghanistan. India will march into the Dubai International Stadium as the clear favourite to take down Pakistan, who continue to rue the performances of their misfiring batters. According to Yograj, the c ...Read More >

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SportsNov 27, 2024 09:18 PM

Title Holders India Thrash Thailand 11-0 In Men's Junior Asia Cup Hockey Opener | Hockey News

Defending champions India started their men's junior Asia Cup campaign on a rousing note, thrashing lowly Thailand 11-0 in a lop-sided Pool A match in Muscat on Wednesday. Besides India and Thailand, Chinese Taipei, Japan and South Korea are the other teams in Pool A. Pool B consists of arch-rivals Pakistan, Malaysia, Bangladesh, hosts Oman and China. Araijeet Singh Hundal (2nd minute, 24th), Arshdeep Singh (8th), Gurjot Singh (18th, 45th), Sourabh Anand Kushwaha (19th, 52nd), Dilraj Singh (21st) and Mukesh Toppo (59th) struck from field play for India, while Sharda Nand Tiwari (10th) found th ...Read More >

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SportsFeb 03, 2025 04:43 PM

General ticket sale date, timing for India's Champions Trophy 2025 matches revealed

New Delhi [India], February 3 (ANI): The ticket sales details for India's three ICC Champions Trophy and first semifinal match in Dubai have been revealed, with sales set to go live on February 3, Monday at 16:00 hours (4:00 PM) GST. Fans can buy tickets online for the matches to be held at the iconic Dubai International Cricket Stadium with general stand prices starting from United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED) 125, as per ICC. Ticket Sales for the 10 matches scheduled in Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi, have already gone on general sale on Tuesday. Additionally, for those preferring physical ...Read More >

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SportsJun 06, 2025 07:50 AM

India test captain Gill ready to lead in his own way

June 5 (Reuters) - India's new test captain Shubman Gill knows he has big shoes to fill after the retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli but he wants to develop his own style of leadership, he said on Thursday. Rohit and Kohli, former skippers and batting mainstays of the team, both quit test cricket weeks before the start of India's five-test series in England. Gill, 25, impressed as captain of Indian Premier League (IPL) side Gujarat Titans, leading them to the playoffs. "The pressure c ...Read More >

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On this day: India beat South Africa to clinch T20 World Cup 2024 title, ending long-standing ICC trophy drought

New Delhi: On this day in 2024, India defeated South Africa by 7 runs and lifted the T20 World Cup title at the Kensington Oval in Barbados. India posted a 177-run target for the Proteas in 20 overs after opting to bat first. Virat Kohli smashed 76 runs off 59 balls with the help of six boundaries and two maximums. Axar Patel also batted brilliantly and scored 47 runs off 31 balls, hitting four maximums and one boundary in his sensational knock. Chasing the target of 177 runs, Bumrah provided India their first breakthrough when he removed Reeza Hendricks in the second over of the run-chase, ...Read More >

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SportsJul 02, 2025 09:23 AM

Ben Stokes shares brutal take on Jasprit Bumrah before second Test, says 'He is India's problem to deal with'

New Delhi: Captain of England Cricket team Ben Stokes has brushed aside all rumors about Jasprit Bumrah leading to the second Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, which is staged on July 2 in Birmingham. In a press conference a day before the match took place, Stokes clarified that there is nothing to be worried about in the England camp concerning Bumrah and whether he will be available to play throughout the complete five matches of the series or not. "(Bumrah is) India's problem to deal with. I am the captain of England. Let India decide what they want to do and what they want to say pub ...Read More >

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OtherPoliticsSportsJul 19, 2025 10:17 AM

'Pioneering Warrior Who Challenged British Rule': PM Narendra Modi's Tributes to Freedom Fighter Mangal Pandey on His Birth Anniversary | 📰 LatestLY

New Delhi, July 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid heartfelt tributes to freedom fighter Mangal Pandey on his birth anniversary, remembering him as a "pioneering warrior" who challenged British authority and remains a lasting symbol of courage and patriotism. Recognised as one of the earliest voices of resistance, Mangal Pandey played a key role in the events that sparked the Revolt of 1857, which eventually led to the dissolution of the East India Company and the establishment of direct British rule under the Government of India Act of 1858. Taking to X, Prime Minister Modi wr ...Read More >

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Sports News | Excluded from India's Tour of England, Shami Named in Bengal's List of Probables for Upcoming Domestic Season | LatestLY

New Delhi [India], July 19 (ANI): Seasoned pacer Mohammed Shami, who missed out on a place in India's squad for the England tour, has been named in Bengal's expanded list of 50 probables for the upcoming domestic season, according to ESPncricinfo. Shami could potentially be a part of the East Zone in the season-opening Duleep Trophy, which kicks off on August 28, which could mark his return to competitive cricket. The 34-year-old, who has 64 Tests, 108 ODIs and 25 T20Is appearances under his belt, hasn't featured for India since the Champions Trophy, which concluded in March earlier this year ...Read More >

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SportsJun 06, 2025 10:05 AM

PIX: Gill-led India depart for England, aim to end 18-year long wait

IMAGE: India's vice-captain Rishabh Pant departs for England for the five-match Test series starting June 20. Photograph: BCCI/X The Shubman Gill-led Indian cricket team took off for England from Mumbai on Friday for a five-match Test series, part of the 2025-27 ICC World Test Championship cycle. The series, to commence on June 20, will be played at Headingley in Leeds, Edgbaston in Birmingham, Lord's and The Oval in London, and Old Trafford in Manchester. IMAGE: Shubman Gill will look to begin his tenure as Indian Test captain on a positive note. Photograph: BCCI/X India have not won a se ...Read More >

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SportsNov 28, 2024 10:49 AM

RCB gave 5500% salary hike to India's rising star, highest-ever in IPL; Pant, Iyer with record bids, not even close

The IPL 2025 auction in Jeddah saw records shattered, with Indian players dominating the headlines. Arshdeep Singh broke Yuvraj Singh's nine-year-old auction record, fetching ₹18 crore, only for Shreyas Iyer to surpass it with ₹26.75 crore. Rishabh Pant became the most expensive player, bought for ₹27 crore by Lucknow Super Giants. However, Jitesh Sharma's IPL salary hike was the talk of the auction, as he secured ₹11 crore, a staggering 5500% increase from his previous ₹20 lakh. Royal Challengers Bengaluru picked him up as a wicketkeeper-batter to replace Dinesh Karthik. Other big earners inc ...Read More >

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SportsJun 02, 2025 02:46 PM

Women's Emerging Teams Asia Cup postponed due to adverse weather and health concerns in SL | News Room Odisha

New Delhi: The 2025 Women's Emerging Teams Asia Cup, originally set to begin from June 6 in Sri Lanka, has been postponed due to adverse weather and health concerns in the country, said the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) on Monday. In its statement, ACC said the decision to postpone the tournament, which was to be held in 20-over format, comes after consultations were held in the organisation after a letter was received from Shammi Silva, the current President of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC). Silva, who previously served as the ACC President, wrote to his successor Mohsin Naqvi about postponing the ...Read More >

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SportsJul 09, 2025 09:08 AM

Jasprit Bumrah roars back in nets ahead of third Test vs England

New Delhi: Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah was back in his best groove as the team trained ahead of the third Test against England at the Lord's. Bumrah was left out of the second Test at Edgbaston after bowling a lot of overs in the first game in the series. Gautam Gambhir, the head coach had said before the tour started that Bumrah would feature in only three test matches in the series, without however providing the details. With the second Test rested, Jasprit Bumrah is more than ready to trouble the England batters in the third game. According to a PTI report, the Indian pacer did so ...Read More >