Sport

Abhishek Sharma and Hardik Pandya starred as India posted 256 for four to defeat Zimbabwe by 72 runs in a must-win Super Eight T20 World Cup match at Chennai, keeping India in contention for the semifinals

E Kasheem scored a brilliant 124 not out as Sports XI Cricket Club defeated Avengers Cricket Club by three wickets to win the 39th D Sekhar Rao Memorial Cricket Tournament final at VDCA-B Ground in Visakhapatnam

Doordarshan has been named the official broadcast partner for the Indian Football League 2025-26 season starting February 27. Matches will air on DD Sports and stream on Waves App, with the opening fixtures scheduled in Ludhiana and Aizawl

Uttar Pradesh defeated defending champions Services in a high-scoring quarter-final at the Senior National Kabaddi Championship in Vadodara. Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, Bihar and Indian Railways also progressed after dominant and closely contested matches

Dev Ruparelia defeated Pranit Somani in straight games to enter the Round of 32 at the Abu Dhabi Junior International badminton championship. Samuel Tamang and Durga Esha Kandrapu also progressed, while other Indian players are set to compete later

Medchal-Malkajgiri boys and Nalgonda girls clinched titles in the second Telangana Chief Minister’s Cup under-14 football tournament at Gachibowli Stadium. Both finals were decided via tie-breakers in closely contested matches

The Telangana Rifle Association organised the inaugural Sports Shooting Leadership Conclave in Hyderabad to discuss grassroots development, AI-driven training and infrastructure upgrades. NRAI officials assured support as the State targets producing Olympians by 2032

The Uruguay women’s national hockey team has arrived in Hyderabad for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers from March 8 to 14. Led by Belén Barreiro, the team is aiming to secure its first-ever World Cup berth

Syed Muddasir Hussain and Syeda Fahmeena Nazneen won gold medals in the 10 m open sight category at the Chief Minister’s Cup shooting championship in Hyderabad. The two shooters are trained by Syed Abrar Hussain at Madina High School range

Tristan Stubbs praised David Miller for mentoring him and shaping his role as a finisher in high-pressure games. Stubbs highlighted their strong understanding at the crease after their crucial partnerships in Super Over matches against Afghanistan and India

Avanthi Degree and Postgraduate College secured the overall team championship at the Osmania University inter-college taekwondo tournament held at the OU Indoor Stadium.

The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has inaugurated the MCA Knowledge Centre 2026 at the Sharad Pawar Indoor Cricket Academy in BKC, Mumbai. MCA President Ajinkya Naik highlighted that the centre aims to prepare individuals not only for success on the field but also for dignified careers beyond playing.

Singarapu Babu, an international para sitting volleyball coach from Rudrangi village in Rajanna Sircilla district, has been appointed as a Member of the Indian team selection committee for the 2026 Asian Para Games in Japan.

Paras Dogra’s unbeaten fighting knock helped Jammu and Kashmir post 527 for six against Karnataka in the Ranji Trophy final, but his on-field head-butting incident involving substitute KV Aneesh dominated proceedings and may invite disciplinary action

India face Zimbabwe in a crucial Super 8 clash needing a big victory to improve their net run rate after defeat to South Africa. Batting concerns at the top order remain key as India aim to revive their T20 World Cup campaign

India defeated world No 3 Australia 3-1 in a shoot-out after a 1-1 draw to end their losing streak in the FIH Pro League in Hobart, with Shilanand Lakra scoring the equaliser and goalkeeper Mohith starring in the shoot-out

Dev Ruparelia recorded a straight-game victory over Rokas Lesinskas in the Dutch Junior International in Haarlem as several Indian men’s singles players, including Pranit Somani and Akhil Reddy Bobba, advanced to the next round with impressive performances

Andhra Pradesh defeated Telangana 47-45 in a closely fought match in the Senior National Kabaddi Championship at Vadodara, while Haryana, Madhya Pradesh and Tamil Nadu also registered victories in their respective pool matches

Hyderabad golfer Vivaan Pinnapareddy continues to impress in the junior circuit, winning the Junior Golf Championship Category C title and securing multiple podium finishes in national tournaments, strengthening his ambition to represent India in international competitions

India midfielder Sangita Basfore said the team’s ultimate aim is to qualify for the FIFA Women’s World Cup as the Blue Tigresses prepare for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup, focusing on step-by-step progress and adapting to conditions in Australia

G Shankara Rao and Prasad starred with impressive bowling performances as ECORSA defeated City Police by five wickets, while Cavaliers Cricket Club recorded a comfortable 30-run victory in matches of the UCC cricket tournament in Visakhapatnam

Off-spinner Dhrithi Kesari produced a brilliant six-wicket haul to help Hyderabad force a tie against Uttarakhand in the BCCI Women’s Under-23 Cricket Championship match after Uttarakhand looked set for victory at Dehradun

The National Rifle Association of India concluded its largest National Judges Course at Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range, training 47 participants in ISSF rules, scoring and ethical judging practices as part of efforts to strengthen officiating standards in Indian shooting sports

Chennai’s A Vishwaa emerged champion in the Brilliant Trophy Open Online chess tournament after scoring 10.5 points from 13 rounds. Arpit Chauhan and Srujan Keerthan finished second and third respectively in the competitive online event