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Saina Nehwal, who inspired a generation of badminton players, retires
New Delhi: Trailblazer Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal, who has been out of action for the last two years due to a chronic knee condition, has confirmed her retirement from competitive badminton, saying…
- Sports
Shahid Afridi not averse to joining politics
Karachi: Pakistan’s former captain Shahid Afridi has said he is not averse to joining politics in the future after he moved his residence from his hometown Karachi to capital Islamabad. Afridi was…
- Sports
U-19 World Cup: India start favourites against Bangladesh
Bulawayo: Seeking to continue their confident start to the tournament, a well-balanced India will begin as firm favourites despite facing a tricky Bangladesh in their second match of the ICC U-19 World…
- News
Kerala: Two sports trainees found hanging in hostel, probe launched
Kollam: Two teenage girl athletes, both trainees staying at a SAI hostel, were found dead in one of their rooms on Thursday, January 15, in an apparent suicide pact, the police said.…
- India
Target Olympic Podium Scheme: Gopichand-led Task Force proposal for coaches
New Delhi: A Sports Ministry-appointed Task Force led by national badminton coach Pullela Gopichand has recommended a Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) for coaches and a national board (NCAB) as the apex…
- Sports
ICC rejects Bangladesh’s fresh claims around security concerns in India
Dhaka/New Delhi: Bangladesh sports advisor Asif Nazrul on Monday, january 12, claimed that the ICC has acknowledged his country’s specific security concerns on travelling to India for the T20 World Cup but…
- Sports
Anurag Thakur moves SC to modifiy ‘cease and desist’ from BCCI order
New Delhi: Former Union minister and ex-BCCI president Anurag Thakur has moved the Supreme Court seeking modification of an earlier top court order directing him to “cease and desist” from being associated…
- Sports
Kohli walks the talk: Shreyas Iyer
Vadodara: India vice-captain Shreyas Iyer lavished praise on Virat Kohli, saying the batting great has been “walking the talk” for years, the latest being his masterclass in a successful run chase against…
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Daryl Mitchell’s quickfire 84 lifts New Zealand to 300/8 against India in 1st ODI
Vadodara: Daryl Mitchell stood tall with a stroke-filled half-century to help New Zealand post 300 for 8 in the first One-Day International against India here on Sunday. Mitchell, ranked world No. 3…
- Hyderabad
Telangana to conduct second edition of CM’s Cup from Jan 17
Hyderabad: The Sports Authority of Telangana will conduct the second edition of the Chief Minister’s Cup 2025, comprising competitions in 44 sports disciplines, from January 17 to February 26. The competitions would…
- Sports
ICC willing to work with us to address concerns on playing in India: BCB
Dhaka: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Wednesday said the ICC has “conveyed willingness to work closely” with it to address concerns related to the team’s participation in the T20 World Cup…
- Sports
Ashes: Root, Brook steer England to 211/3 before bad light halts play
Joe Root and Harry Brook shared a 154-run partnership to guide England to 211-3 before bad light stopped play on Day 1 of the final Ashes test, which featured an emotional on-field…
- India
KKR releases Bangladesh’s Mustafizur Rahman after BCCI ruling
New Delhi: The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have confirmed that Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman has been released from their Indian Premier League (IPL) squad following instructions from the Board of Control for…
- Sports
Women power drives Indian sport in 2025; doping, admin issues persist
Whether it was the brutal boxing ring, the rough and tumble of a cricket field, the mind games on a chess board or finding the precise target in shooting and archery, the…
- Lifestyle
Things to do in Hyderabad on New Year 2026: Best adventure sports
The first day of a new year is more than just a holiday. It is a chance to set the mood for the months ahead. If you want to welcome 2026 with…
