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NEW DELHI: India stormed into the semi-finals of the Women’s World Cup with a commanding victory over New Zealand, marking a strong comeback after an inconsistent run in the tournament. The emphatic win, set up by centuries from Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal, and a vital contribution from Jemimah Rodrigues, showcased India’s depth and resilience under pressure.

MELBOURNE: Veteran all-rounder Glenn Maxwell and pacer Ben Dwarshuis have been returned to Australia's T20I squad for the upcoming five-match series against India.

JOHANNESBURG: South Africa have suffered a double blow ahead of their white-ball games against Pakistan, with stand-in T20I captain David Miller and fast bowler Gerald Coetzee ruled out due to varied injuries, said Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Thursday.

NEW DELHI: The grandeur of polo and the international sporting community was highlighted as the Indian Polo Association (IPA) unveiled the trophy for the International Polo Cup at the Army Equestrian Centre, Delhi Cantonment. The event featured the official presentation of Team India and Team Argentina.

CHANDIGARH: Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Punjab Kings (PBKS) announced on Thursday that former India cricketer Sairaj Bahutule has joined as the new spin bowling coach ahead of the IPL 2026 season.

NEW DELHI: India star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is likely to feature in Saurashtra's upcoming Ranji Trophy match against Madhya Pradesh, beginning on Saturday at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot.

NEW DELHI: India have been re-elected as the vice-chairperson of the Bureau for the Asia-Pacific (Group IV) for the term 2025–2027 during the 10th Session of the Conference of Parties (COP10) to the International Convention against Doping in Sport, held from October 20 to 22 at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris.

LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced 15-member T20I and 16-man ODI squads for the upcoming white-ball series against South Africa, Sri Lanka, and a tri-series involving the Lankans and Zimbabwe.

FARNKFURT: Liverpool ended their four-match losing streak in all competitions as three goals in ten first-half minutes sparked a comfortable 5-1 win over Frankfurt.

NAVI MUMBAI: For the last six months, the talk has all been about the ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 being the perfect opportunity for the Indian team to end the jinx of losing in the finals and go all the way. With home conditions and local support, Harmanpreet Kaur's team was in top form going into the event and among the favourites to win the title.

DUBAI: India’s star pacer Jasprit Bumrah remains at the top of the ICC Men’s Test bowler rankings, but the latest update has brought some movement among Indian players and increased competition.

NEW DELHI: As Virat Kohli returned to his favourite hunting ground in Adelaide for the second ODI against Australia, the South Australian Cricket Association (SACA) greeted the batting stalwart with a heartfelt message on social media.

MUMBAI: India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak backed the veteran duo Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's underwhelming show with that bat in the ODI series opener against Australia, saying they had proper preparations for the series, but it was the weather that played the spoilsport.

LONDON: Arsenal produced a breathtaking 14-minute spell to score four goals and demolish Atletico Madrid, extending its flawless start to the league phase of the Champions League.

NEW DELHI: Team India, after winning their opening two games of the ongoing Women’s World Cup, have lost three consecutive matches at the tournament and are currently in a mix as they seek to secure a semifinal place.

NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has written an email to Mohsin Naqvi, President of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), to return the Asia Cup trophy to India, which won the title in Dubai recently.

DUBAI: India's opener Smriti Mandhana has strengthened her position at the top of the ICC Women's ODI Batter Rankings as the top players in the ongoing ICC Women's Cricket World Cup made progress in the latest rankings update.

MOHALI: Punjab FC have announced the signing of Samir Zeljkovic, who will be the club's first overseas signing, ahead of the AIFF Super Cup 2025, starting October 25 in Goa. Zeljkovic has been signed on a free transfer and penned a one-year contract with the club, after spending the last season with Radnicki 1923 in Serbia.

INDORE: Australia captain Alyssa Healy has been ruled out of the team’s upcoming Women’s World Cup encounter against arch-rivals England after sustaining a minor calf strain during a training session last Saturday.

NEW DELHI: The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has dispatched a 23-member Indian boxing contingent to Manama, Bahrain, for the 3rd Asian Youth Games 2025, scheduled from October 23 to 30. The team will represent India across 14 weight categories, seven each for boys and girls in the U-17 age group.

NEW DELHI: Australia batter Steve Smith said that he’s been training hard and trying to get stronger in his preparations for the Ashes Tests. He also revealed that his strength test results have been ‘as good as they’ve ever been.’

NEW DELHI: India legend Ravi Shastri and Australian great Ricky Ponting have shared their thoughts on whether they think the Indian batting stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli remain on track to feature at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in 2027 and said "only time will tell" whether the duo will still be around.

LONDON: Brentford claimed its first Premier League away win of the season with a commanding 2-0 victory over West Ham, spoiling Nuno Espirito Santo's first home match in charge of the struggling Hammers.

NEW DELHI: The Indian women’s cricket team for the Blind, along with key representatives from the Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) and the World Cup Organising Committee, met the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Harini Amarasuriya on Saturday.

NEW DELHI: Jaipur Pink Panthers' head coach Narender Redhu is delighted with the return of Nitin Kumar, who played a key role in his side’s win, registering his eighth Super 10 of the season after returning from an injury.

PERTH: New appointed ODI skipper Shubman Gill shared his thoughts on captaining the batting stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli and admitted that he won't shy away from taking any advice from the veterans if he is in a difficult situation.

INDORE: In the thick of the festive spirit, all cities in India make for an illuminating look through decorative lights, diyas lit up in various shapes and joy being all around.

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan have pulled out of a tri-nation series with Pakistan and Sri Lanka next month after three local cricketers were killed in airstrikes carried out by Pakistan in Paktika province, the Afghanistan Cricket Board said on Friday.

MUNICH: Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany has downplayed his role in Harry Kane’s prolific scoring form this season, attributing the striker’s success entirely to his own dedication and drive.

LONDON: Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has confirmed that talisman Cole Palmer will remain sidelined for another six weeks as he continues to recover from a groin injury.

PERTH: Australia batter Travis Head believes Indian stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are likely to continue their ODI careers until the 2027 World Cup, despite ongoing speculation about their future in the format.

NEW DELHI: Golf in India has never seen excitement. There was an undeniable buzz a decade ago, when Tiger Woods came to India in 2014. This time around, the buzz is even bigger as Rory McIlroy, the latest Grand Slam achiever and the newest owner of golf’s biggest prize – the Green Jacket - opened his DP India Championship campaign on his first visit to India.

NEW DELHI: Former India captain Anjum Chopra believes it will be very difficult for the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side to make one of the batters sit out of the crucial 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup clash against England, set to take place at the Holkar Stadium in Indore on Sunday.

NEW DELHI: As India gears up for the high-voltage ODI series against Australia, the spotlight inevitably falls on two modern greats — Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.

NEW DELHI: India duo of Abhishek Sharma and Smriti Mandhana have been named ICC Players of the Month for September. Abhishek, 25, was rewarded for his explosive run in the Asia Cup, where he amassed 314 runs in seven matches at an average of 44.85 and a blistering strike-rate of 200.