Belgium Edges India 3-2 in Sultan Azlan Shah Cup Thriller

IPOH (Malaysia): The Indian men’s hockey team succumbed to a narrow 2-3 defeat against Belgium on Tuesday in a rescheduled, rain-affected match at the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025. Despite a spirited performance, India could not overcome the Belgian challenge, with goals from Abhishek (33′) and Shilanand Lakra (57′) proving insufficient. For Belgium, Roman Duvecot […]

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Kane Williamson Returns to Black Caps Test Squad for West Indies Series

WELLINGTON: New Zealand has announced its 14-man squad for the first Test against the West Indies, with the significant return of star batsman Kane Williamson. The match is scheduled to commence on December 2 at Hagley Oval in Christchurch. Williamson, who was absent from the Test series against Zimbabwe in July, will be making his […]

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Team India and South Africa Arrive in Barshapara for Second Test Match

Guwahati: Team India and South Africa arrived at the Barshapara Cricket Stadium on Saturday for the second Test of the ongoing series. Tight security arrangements were put in place across the stadium premises and both teams were welcomed with formal reception upon arrival. With India coming off a strong performance in the opening match, excitement […]

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Dropped! Rahul’s Costly Error Gives Markram Lifeline in Guwahati

Guwahati: A crucial dropped catch by KL Rahul has given South Africa’s Aiden Markram an early reprieve, allowing the tourists to navigate a testing opening session on Day 1 of the second Test against India. After electing to bat first in Guwahati’s historic inaugural Test match, South Africa reached 30/0 after 12 overs, surviving a […]

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Lakshya Sen Powers into Australian Open Semis, Keeps Indian Hopes Alive

SYDNEY: India’s star shuttler Lakshya Sen delivered a commanding performance at the Australian Open Super 500 tournament on Friday, decisively defeating compatriot Ayush Shetty in straight games to secure his spot in the men’s singles semi-finals.In a compelling all-Indian quarter-final clash, the seventh-seeded Sen overcame Shetty with a scoreline of 23-21, 21-11. The first game […]

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Bangladesh Stuns India in Asian Cup Qualifier, Ends 22-Year Winless Streak

DHAKA: India’s dismal AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualification campaign plunged to a new low on Tuesday as they suffered a humiliating 0-1 defeat to Bangladesh, a result that cements their position at the bottom of the group and marks their first loss to their neighbors in 22 years. A solitary first-half strike from 19-year-old Shekh […]

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