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Ending 2025 with beautiful memories....: Neeraj Chopra posts pictures of wedding festivities after incredible year on, away from field
New Delhi, December 31: India's Olympic gold medalist and former world champion javelin throw legend Neeraj Chopra posted a picture with his loved ones, including his wife Himani Mor Chopra, as he concluded a memorable 2025, which saw him reach more heights, suffer some heartbreaks and also get married.
Olympic Champion Andre De Grasse named International Event Ambassador for the 21st edition of Tata Mumbai Marathon
Mumbai, December 31: The Tata Mumbai Marathon, a World Athletics Gold Label Race, set to take place on January 18, 2026, has announced Olympic Champion Andre De Grasse as the International Event Ambassador for its 21st edition.
Arjun Erigaisi expresses gratitude to family, team, everyone following two back-to-back Rapid, Blitz bronze medals
New Delhi, December 31: Following his back-to-back bronze medal wins in the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships towards the end of the year, Indian grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi expressed gratitude towards everyone who supported him throughout the season.
Karnataka Governor felicitates state players part of India's historic triumph in Women's T20 WC for the Blind
Bengaluru, Dec 31: In a moment of immense pride for Karnataka and the nation, the Governor of Karnataka Thawar Chand Gehlot on Wednesday felicitated three women cricketers from the state-Deepika T.C., Kavya V., and Kavya N R.-who were part of the Indian team that triumphed in the 1st Women's T20 World Cup - Cricket for the Blind.
Afghanistan unveils 15-member squad for T20 World Cup; Rashid Khan to lead
New Delhi, December 31: The Afghanistan Cricket Board on Wednesday announced their 15-member squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, with Rashid Khan set to lead the side.
Olympic Champion Andre De Grasse named International Event Ambassador for Mumbai Marathon
Mumbai, Dec 31: Olympic Champion Andre De Grasse has been named International Event Ambassador for the 21st edition of the Mumbai Marathon, a World Athletics Gold Label Race, set to take place on January 18.
His skills and passion are exemplary: PM Modi applauds Arjun Erigaisi for FIDE World Blitz bronze
New Delhi, Dec 31: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated Indian chess grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi for securing the bronze medal at the FIDE World Blitz Chess Championship held in Doha.
Ex-Aussie batter Damien Martyn in induced coma after meningitis diagnosis
New Delhi, Dec 31: Former Aussie batter Damien Martyn is in an induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis. The 54-year-old former batter, who played 67 Test matches between 1992 and 2006, reportedly fell ill on Friday and was rushed to the hospital.
PM Modi congratulates Arjun Erigaisi for securing bronze at FIDE World Blitz Championships
New Delhi, December 31: Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Indian chess grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi for securing the bronze medal in the International Chess Federation World Blitz Championships in Doha.
"World Cup is too far to think about": Deepti Sharma after India's 5-0 win
Thiruvananthapuram, December 31: Team India all-rounder Deepti Sharma reflected on India's 5-0 series sweep over Sri Lanka following their victory in the fifth and final T20I on Tuesday. She also shared her thoughts on becoming the highest wicket-taker in Women's T20Is, noting that the team is focusing on each match individually, with the T20 World Cup still a distant goal.
5th T20I: It was about believing in ourselves that we can do it, says Harmanpreet Kaur
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 31: India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur praised the effort put in by her teammates and asked them to make it a habit after the hosts whitewashed Sri Lanka 5-0, beating them in the fifth and last T20I by 15 runs in Thiruvananthapuram.
"Next six months are important...": Indian skipper Harmanpreet after 5-0 whitewash win over SL
Thiruvananthapuram, December 31: Following his side's win over Sri Lanka in the final T20I, Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur expressed hope that the team will play their best cricket in the next six critical months leading up to next year's ICC Women's T20 World Cup.
"We are not playing our best cricket": Sri Lanka skipper Chamari Athapaththu after 5-0 clean sweep against India
Thiruvananthapuram, December 30: After a 5-0 clean sweep against India, Chamari Athapaththu, Sri Lanka captain, believes they're not playing their best cricket, needing improvement in power-hitting and batting.
FIDE World Blitz C'ships: Arjun Erigaisi secures bronze medal couple days after Rapid bronze
Doha, December 30: Indian chess grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi continued his fine run in global chess, securing the bronze medal in the International Chess Federation World Blitz Championships in Doha on Tuesday.
Former Argentina teammate backs Messi to play 2026 FIFA World Cup
Buenos Aires, December 30: Former Argentina and Inter Milan footballer Javier Zanetti has backed his compatriot and FIFA World Cup-winning icon Lionel Messi to play the FIFA World Cup next year, saying that while it is the striker's decision to play or not, he has "no doubt that it will happen".
Liam Livingstone, Jordan Cox face T20 WC squad snub; recent performances not rewarded
New Delhi, December 30: The provisional England squad announced by the England and Wales Cricket Board for the following year's ICC T20 World Cup saw two stars not being rewarded with a place despite their fine performance in T20 cricket in recent times: all-rounder Liam Livingstone and wicketkeeper-batter Jordan Cox.
Sri Lanka appoints Lasith Malinga as consultant fast bowling coach
New Delhi, December 30: Sri Lanka has appointed legendary pacer Lasith Malinga as a consultant fast bowling coach ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.
Sri Lanka appoint Lasith Malinga as fast bowling consultant to aid T20 World Cup preparations
Mumbai, Dec 30: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has appointed Lasith Malinga, one of their greatest bowlers in white-ball cricket, as Consultant- Fast Bowling Coach for the national men's team on a short one-month term to support their preparations for the upcoming Men's T20 World Cup 2026 to be jointly hosted with India.
Shaheen Afridi ruled out of BBL 15 with a knee injury, to fly to Lahore for rehab
New Delhi, Dec 30: Pakistan quick Shaheen Shah Afridi, playing for Brisbane Heat in the Big Bash League 2025-26, has been sidelined for the rest of the season due to a knee injury suffered in an earlier match in Australia's domestic T20 league.
Knee injury forces Shaheen Shah Afridi to exit BBL stint with Brisbane Heat
New Delhi, December 30: The Brisbane Heat have confirmed that Pakistan paceman Shaheen Shah Afridi will return home due to a knee injury, as per a release from the Brisbane Heat. Afridi suffered a knee cartilage injury while fielding in the Heat's final over win over the Adelaide Strikers at the Gabba on Saturday night. After consulting with the Pakistan Cricket Board's medical staff during the past 24 hours, it was agreed that Afridi would cut short his Big Bash League stint to return home for further treatment ahead of the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup.
"Going to be hard to crack in Australian team...": Aussie all-rounder Short on T20 WC ambitions
Melbourne, December 30: Ahead of Australia's team selection for the upcoming men's ICC T20 World Cup next year in India and Sri Lanka, Australian all-rounder Matthew Short spoke on being more mature as a player than last year and how hard it is to break into the Australian team currently.
Oman announce Jatinder Singh-led squad for T20 World Cup
Muscat, Dec 30: Jatinder Singh will lead Oman once again as the team have announced their 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup 2026, starting on February 7.
Oman announces 15-member squad for T20 World Cup; Jatinder Singh named skipper
New Delhi, December 30: Oman on Tuesday announced their 15-member squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026. Jatinder Singh will lead the side, while wicketkeeper/batter Vinayak Shukla has been named Jatinder's deputy.
Former Sri Lanka U19 cricketer Akshu Fernando passes away after 8 years in a coma
Colombo, Dec 30: Akshu Fernando, the former Sri Lanka Under-19 cricketer, tragically passed away on Tuesday, nearly seven years after being left in a coma following a devastating railway accident.
Global leaders mourn death of former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Khaleda Zia
Dhaka, December 30: Global leaders on Tuesday continued to express condolences following the death of former Bangladesh Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia, remembering her as a towering democratic leader in her country.
Pandya likely to play two games for Baroda in Vijay Hazare Trophy, set to be rested for NZ ODIs
New Delhi, Dec 30: India's seam-bowling all-rounder Hardik Pandya is set to feature in two of Baroda's final three Vijay Hazare Trophy league matches in January, before being rested for the three-match ODI series against New Zealand starting on January 11.
Josh Tongue earns surprise call-up as England name provisional squad for T20 World Cup 2026
London, December 30: England have announced their provisional 15-member squad for the upcoming T20I World Cup 2026. Surprisingly, the Three Lions have included pacer Josh Tongue, who is yet to play a limited-overs match for England, in their T20 WC squad.
Archer named in England's provisional squad for T20 World Cup
London, Dec 30: Jofra Archer has been named in England's squad for the T20 World Cup despite missing the last two Ashes Tests due to injury, as the England and Wales Cricket Board announced the Harry Brook-led provisional squad for the upcoming T20 mega spectacle and the white-ball series against Sri Lanka.
Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin inaugurates Hockey Stadium in Coimbatore
Coimbatore, December 30: Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Monday inaugurated the Hockey Stadium in Coimbatore.
India batter Tilak Varma seeks divine blessings at Tirumala Tirupati temple
Tirupati, Dec 30: India batter Tilak Varma on Tuesday visited the Tirumala Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple to seek the Lord's blessings. He was accompanied by BCCI Apex Council member and former first-class cricketer V. Chamundeswaranath.
Suryakumar Yadav visits Tirumala Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple
Tirupati, Dec 30: India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav and his wife Devisha Shetty paid a visit to the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple, Tirumala, in Andhra Pradesh and offered their prayers on the occasion of Vaikuntha Ekadashi.
"Incredible demand": FIFA President Gianni Infantino on 150 million ticket requests for World Cup 2026
New Delhi, December 30: FIFA President Gianni Infantino said they will make history after more than 150 million ticket requests were submitted from over 200 countries for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026, according to Goal.com.
Wonderful if Pandya returns to No 7 spot in Tests : Robin Uthappa
New Delhi, December 29: Former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa urged India's star all-rounder Hardik Pandya to make a Test return, saying it'd be "wonderful" if he slots back into the No. 7 spot.
Blind Women's T20 WC winning team a 'symbol of empowerment': MP Guv
Bhopal, Dec 29: Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel on Monday praised the Indian Blind Women's T20 World Cup 2025 winning team, describing it as a "symbol of women's empowerment".
Ravichandran Ashwin picks Varun Chakravarthi, Abhishek Sharma as India's standout performers of 2025
New Delhi, December 29: Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has hailed mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy as India's standout bowler of the year, calling him a huge MVP whose impact has been evident every time the team has turned to him.
"Definitely one of those top five countries that could lift trophy": Alexander Hendrickx backs India as strong contenders for Hockey World Cup title
By Diptayan Hazra, New Delhi, December 29: Belgium and Vedanta Kalinga Lancers star Alexander Hendrickx believes India has what it takes to challenge for the Hockey World Cup title next year, ending a long wait for global glory.
India Open 2026 set for grander setting at IG Indoor Stadium as tickets go on sale
New Delhi, December 29: The India Open is set to return from January 13 to 18, 2026, with the tournament moving to the iconic Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi, marking a significant step up in scale and fan experience.
Wasn't just a catch, it was the World Cup, says Pathan on SKY's T20WC 2024 game-turning catch
New Delhi, Dec 29: Former India left-arm fast bowler Irfan Pathan lauded Suryakumar Yadav's presence of mind while reminiscing about the catch he took to dismiss David Miller in the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup final, stating that India would have lost the cup had he dropped it.
Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya congratulates Erigaisi and Humpy on clinching bronze at FIDE World Rapid Championship
New Delhi, December 29: Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday hailed India's chess stars Arjun Erigaisi and Koneru Humpy on winning bronze medals at the FIDE World Rapid Championship.
"Indian cricket has too much talent, a wonderful problem": Former Australian cricketer Tom Moody
New Delhi, December 29: Former Australian cricketer Tom Moody highlighted India's cricketing conundrum, saying there's just too much talent, and it's an excellent problem to have, but selectors and captains face a tough time choosing the best team.