Category: Sports

Riyadh: Cristiano Ronaldo added another remarkable chapter to his legendary career after guiding Al Nassr FC to the Saudi Pro League title with a dominant final-day performance. The Riyadh-based side secured the championship in style with a convincing 4-1 victory over Damac FC, ending the season ahead of fierce rivals Al Hilal SFC. The Portuguese icon once again proved decisive when it mattered most, scoring twice in the title-clinching encounter. His goals helped Al Nassr capture their 11th domestic league crown and complete a dramatic campaign that kept supporters on…

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New Delhi: The senior men’s selection committee has named Anukul Roy in the India A cricket team squad for the upcoming triangular ODI series in Sri Lanka, replacing left-arm spinner Harsh Dubey. The tri-series, scheduled from June 9 to June 21, will feature India A, Sri Lanka A, and Afghanistan A teams. Harsh Dubey has been ruled out after earning his maiden call-up to the senior Indian squad for the one-off Test and three-match ODI series against Afghanistan national cricket team in New Chandigarh. The updated India A squad will…

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Bhopal: Under the guidance of former Olympic hockey star Sardar Singh, the India men’s national under-18 hockey team played out an exciting 3-3 draw against Australia men’s national under-18 hockey team in the fourth and final match of the Under-18 series in Bhopal, ending the four-match contest level overall. India finished the series with one win, one defeat, and two draws against the Australian side. The hosts started strongly in the final game, taking a 2-0 lead through a penalty corner conversion by Karan Gautam in the 10th minute and…

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New Delhi— India have announced their squads for the upcoming Test and ODI series against Afghanistan, with senior fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah being rested for the one-off Test match scheduled in June. Wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul has been named vice-captain of the Test side, replacing Rishabh Pant in the leadership role. The one-off Test against Afghanistan will be played from June 6 to 10 in New Chandigarh, marking India’s first red-ball assignment since the home Test series defeat against South Africa last year. Shubman Gill will continue to lead the Test…

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Sydney/ New Delhi: Salima Tete, captain of the India women’s national field hockey team, has expressed confidence in her team’s preparations and ability to handle pressure ahead of the upcoming Australia tour, describing the series as an important step towards major international tournaments including the Women’s Hockey World Cup and the Asian Games. The Indian women’s team, currently training intensively at the Sports Authority of India centre in Bengaluru, will tour Australia from May 21 to June 3 as part of preparations for the upcoming FIH Women’s Nations Cup in…

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New Delhi: Left-handed batter Tilak Varma has been appointed captain of the India A squad for the upcoming tri-nation One Day series to be held in Sri Lanka from June 9 to June 21. The tournament will feature India A, hosts Sri Lanka A, and Afghanistan A in a competitive multi-team limited-overs contest. Young all-rounder Riyan Parag has been named vice-captain of the 15-member squad, which was announced by the senior men’s national selection committee. One of the key talking points of the squad is the inclusion of 15-year-old batting…

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New Delhi: Hockey India has appointed French tactician Frederic Soyez as the new head coach of the Indian junior men’s hockey team, marking a significant step in the country’s long-term hockey development strategy. Soyez, widely regarded as one of Europe’s most accomplished modern hockey coaches, brings extensive international experience having represented France as a player and later serving as head coach of both the French and Spanish national teams. His appointment comes at a time when India is strengthening its developmental structure across age groups with an eye on consistent…

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New Delhi: Australia Under-18 men’s hockey team held India Under-18 men’s team to a 2–2 draw in the opening match of a four-match series played at the SAI Central Regional Centre, Bhopal on Friday evening. India made a bright start with Akashdeep scoring in the 11th minute, while Deepak Prakash Toppo added another goal in the 45th minute. For Australia, Jet Johnstone struck early in the 2nd minute, while Frankie Baker netted the equaliser in the 60th minute to secure a draw for his side. Coached by former India captain…

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Mumbai: Punjab Kings’ playoff hopes suffered another major setback after a thrilling defeat to Mumbai Indians in Dharamsala, marking their fifth consecutive loss in the TATA IPL 2026. Speaking on JioHotstar’s Google Search AI Mode Match Centre Live, former South African cricketer Mark Boucher and ex-India spinner Piyush Chawla analysed Punjab’s struggles, Mumbai’s match-winning chase, and the road ahead for PBKS. Piyush Chawla said Punjab Kings are now under immense pressure, especially after beginning the season strongly. He pointed out that the team’s bowling unit, particularly the overseas fast bowlers,…

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Kondagaon (Bastar), Chhattisgarh | In a deeply symbolic blend of sport, agriculture, and rural innovation, international hockey player Anurag Raghuvanshi has arrived in Bastar and formally joined the Maa Danteshwari Herbal Group, marking a significant shift from international sports arenas to grassroots agricultural engagement. After travelling thousands of kilometres by road, Raghuvanshi reached Kondagaon in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh, where he met agricultural experts and rural innovators, including Dr. Rajaram Tripathi. The visit, described by observers as both emotional and visionary, focused on sustainable farming, rural livelihoods, and the…

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