South Africa captain Aiden Markram believes his side is edging closer to their full potential after a clinical T20 World Cup win over New Zealand. The Proteas restricted the Kiwis to 175 on a batting-friendly surface before chasing down the target comfortably, powered by Markram’s unbeaten 86
16 February,2026 11:03 AM IST | PTIKL Rahul (141) and captain Devdutt Padikkal (148*) struck commanding centuries to guide Karnataka to 355 for two on Day 1 of their Ranji Trophy semifinal against Uttarakhand at the Ekana Cricket Stadium. The duo stitched together a massive 278-run stand for the second wicket after Mayank Agarwal’s early dismissal
16 February,2026 08:46 AM IST | PTIArundhati Reddy’s superb 4/22 guided India to a 21-run victory over Australia via the DLS method in the first Women’s T20I of the tour Down Under. After bundling out Australia for 133, India raced to 50/1 in 5.1 overs before rain halted play, comfortably ahead of the par score. Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma provided early momentum
16 February,2026 08:45 AM IST | PTISixteen-year-old pacer Karthik Kumar has been fast-tracked into the Mumbai U-23 squad following a standout Vijay Merchant Trophy campaign. The Panvel-based fast bowling all-rounder, who bowls at over 130 kmph, scored 610 runs and claimed 22 wickets in Mumbai’s U-16 title triumph. He made his U-23 debut against Odisha in the CK Nayudu Trophy
16 February,2026 08:44 AM IST | Subodh MayureLiverpool manager Arne Slot lauded Mohamed Salah not just for his goal and assist in the 3-0 FA Cup fourth-round win over Brighton, but for his improved defensive work. Salah set up Dominik Szoboszlai’s goal and converted a penalty, while also contributing significantly off the ball — an aspect Slot described as vital for the team’s success
16 February,2026 08:43 AM IST | AgenciesIndian badminton star PV Sindhu shared a touching Valentine’s Day message for her husband Venkata Datta Sai on Instagram, expressing gratitude for his unwavering love and support. The post, featuring a picture of the couple on a dinner date, also included a light-hearted joke about his crocs and love for cricket
16 February,2026 08:41 AM IST | A CorrespondentInjured Jude Bellingham spent Valentine’s Day in the VIP box at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, cheering on Real Madrid alongside girlfriend Ashlyn Castro. The couple witnessed a dominant 4-1 La Liga victory over Real Sociedad, making it a perfect blend of football and romance for the special day
16 February,2026 08:40 AM IST | A CorrespondentCole Palmer celebrated Valentine’s Day with girlfriend Olivia Holder on a luxury trip to Dubai. The couple reportedly flew first class, enjoyed dinner at upscale restaurant GAL, and exchanged lavish gifts including bouquets and a Chanel goodie bag. Meanwhile, Palmer’s club Chelsea F.C. were in FA Cup action against Hull City A.F.C.
16 February,2026 08:40 AM IST | A CorrespondentIndia endured their fourth successive defeat in the FIH Pro League, going down 2-4 to Argentina in the Rourkela leg at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium. Tadeo Marcucci struck twice for Argentina, while Tomas Domene and Lucio Mendez also found the net. Aditya Lalage and Sanjay scored late goals for India, but the hosts were undone by defensive lapses
16 February,2026 08:37 AM IST | PTIAustralia are contemplating the inclusion of Steve Smith for their crucial T20 World Cup Group B encounter against Sri Lanka after a shocking defeat to Zimbabwe left their campaign hanging in the balance. With captain Mitchell Marsh injured and the pace attack depleted, the former champions must win their remaining matches
16 February,2026 11:02 AM IST | PTIThe result builds on last season's fourth-place championship finish
15 February,2026 10:11 AM IST | PTIIshan Kishan smashed a sensational 77 off 40 balls to steer India to a commanding 61-run victory over Pakistan in their T20 World Cup Group A clash at the Premadasa Stadium. On a tricky, two-paced surface, India posted 175-7 before bundling out Pakistan for 114
16 February,2026 08:30 AM IST | R KaushikUsman Khawaja has announced that he and his wife Rachel are expecting their third child. The couple shared the happy news on Instagram. Former Australia batter Usman Khawaja revealed that he and wife Rachel are soon to welcome another addition to their family. Khawaja and Rachel are already parents to two daughters Aisha, five, and Ayla, three
18 February,2026 09:15 AM IST | Mumbai | A CorrespondentNew Zealand national cricket team stormed into the Super 8s of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup with an eight-wicket win over Canada national cricket team in Chennai. Glenn Phillips and Rachin Ravindra powered the chase, while Canada’s Yuvraj Samra struck a historic century
18 February,2026 09:12 AM IST | Chennai | AFPIt’s been a frenetic last six days for Suryakumar Yadav’s India. They played Namibia in New Delhi on Thursday, reached Colombo on Friday night, trained on Saturday, beat Pakistan on Sunday, travelled to Ahmedabad on Monday
18 February,2026 09:11 AM IST | Ahmedabad | R KaushikSikandar Raza said Zimbabwe’s qualification for the Super 8s of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 is just one step in their bigger mission, after a washed-out match against Ireland cricket team confirmed their progression. Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza hailed his team’s resilience after they advanced to the Super 8s following a rain-hit clash again
18 February,2026 08:42 AM IST | Pallekele | IANSHaving put to chase a target of 171 runs, Nepal posted 171 runs for the loss of three wickets in 19.2 overs. Facing 23 balls, Airee played a match-winning knock of 50 runs, laced with four boundaries and three maximums
17 February,2026 11:10 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentDespite the struggles in the two matches, Team India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak said that Abhishek Sharma has his plans sorted
17 February,2026 09:08 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentPakistan's spinner Usman Tariq, who has an unusual stop-start bowling action, said that there is no pressure in the dressing room and stated that winning and losing are part of the game
17 February,2026 06:56 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentZimbabwe became the seventh team to get a ticket to the Super 8s, completing group G1 also comprising India, South Africa and West Indies
17 February,2026 06:27 PM IST | Pallekele | PTIHardik Pandya credited his rumoured girlfriend and Indian model, Mahieka Sharma, for helping him rediscover the excitement for the sport
17 February,2026 05:53 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
Team India captain Rohit Sharma opened up about his emotional journey to cricketing success, crediting his parents—especially his father—for the sacrifices they made to help him reach the top. Speaking from the heart, Rohit recalled the intense years of grinding through Under-19 cricket, Ranji Trophy, Duleep Trophy, and Irani Trophy before finally making it to the Indian team. He shared how his father stood by him through every struggle, watching closely as his career unfolded. Interestingly, Rohit revealed that while his world record 264 in ODI cricket barely got a reaction from his father, it was his red-ball cricket achievements that truly made his father proud
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Real Madrid boss Alvaro Arbeloa has urged caution ahead of the UEFA Champions League play-off first leg against Benfica. Still hurting from a recent 2-1 defeat, Madrid aim to avoid history repeating itself in the crucial 180-minute tie
17 February,2026 09:54 AM IST | Lisbon | AgenciesMikel Arteta expressed satisfaction with Arsenal F.C.’s performance after their 4-0 win over Wigan Athletic F.C. in the FA Cup fourth round. Arteta rotated his squad and rested several key players for the tie but was impressed by the team’s cohesion and attitude
Harry Kane struck twice — including his 100th career penalty — to reach the 500-goal milestone in Bayern Munich’s 3-0 Bundesliga win over Werder Bremen. The England captain achieved the feat in 743 games for club and country, helping Bayern maintain their six-point lead at the top. Leon Goretzka added the third as Bayern strengthened their position
Left stranded midway, it was his pilot who helped him find swimmers to support his historic crossing. On February 12, India’s Satendra Singh Lohiya became the first Asian para-swimmer to cross New Zealand’s Cook Strait. At 38, 70 per cent disabled and reliant on a wheelchair, the 24-km swim was more than a sporting feat
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