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Twelve teams were divided into three groups for the second edition of the AFC Women's Champions League and will battle in a centralised league format

Defending national champion Diya Chitale rediscovered her champion’s touch, storming to the title with a commanding 4-0 win over former champion Sutirtha Mukherjee

Telangana High Court ordered the de-freezing of the Hyderabad Cricket Association’s bank account frozen by the CID in July. Justice N V Shravan Kumar held that HCA was not an accused in the case but declined its plea for Rs. 15 lakh compensation

The ICC has announced that the Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 in India will feature an all-female panel of 14 umpires and four match referees. This historic milestone marks the first time the tournament will be officiated entirely by women.

Haryana Steelers wrapped up the Vizag leg of Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 with two wins and two losses. Standout performances from Shivam Patare in attack and defenders Rahul Sethpal and Rahul Ahri leave the team poised for a stronger Jaipur leg.

The Supreme Court on Thursday refused urgent listing of a plea seeking cancellation of the India-Pakistan Asia Cup match in Dubai on September 14. The petitioners argued the game undermines national dignity after the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor.

Bharat Hooda led the charge with 13 points, while Chetan Sahu (6 points) and skipper Vijay Malik (5 points) played strong supporting roles, helping the Titans notch their third victory on the trot

Ruhi Raju defeated Namie Miyahira of Peru 21-18, 21-17 in the semifinal

Brown won against Black by 47 runs VJD Method

The 38-year-old Ravi Teja is pleasantly surprised to see the same philosophy as his in his boys, which he says actually helped the team beat the best in the business and win the trophy

Vamshi won two ‘player of the match’ awards and the ‘player of the series’ award

The world’s first-of-its-kind franchise-based supercross racing league, announces Hyderabad as the official host city

Bhavan’s Vivekananda College (Sainikpuri) wins the Osmania University inter-college yoga championship

The festival will showcase a thrilling blend of adrenaline-pumping ocean sports, international participation, and the rich cultural heritage of Tamil Nadu

The latest edition of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, which will be played in India and Sri Lanka, is set to begin on September 30, 2025, live and exclusive on Star Sports Network and JioHotstar

Archer took successive hauls of four for 62 and four for 18 in the second and third matches against South Africa recently

Freestyle Ballers played a fast-paced game with Sanjay and Vishal playing in tandem

Vijay Mohan Raj, former Ranji cricketer, urges the BCCI to make the Hyderabad Cricket Academy of Excellence fully autonomous and financially independent. He highlights delays, administrative interference, and stresses the Academy’s role in improving state-level cricket performance

Sreenidi Deccan FC has signed defender Muhammad Hammad for the upcoming I-League season. The 28-year-old, previously with Real Kashmir FC and FC Goa, brings vast defensive experience and was named Best Defender of the 2023-24 I-League season.

PKL Season 12 in Vizag delivered a dramatic opening week with 71% of matches decided by five points or fewer, four ties, and a Golden Raid. Coaches and players hailed the competitiveness, intensity, and aggression shaping the league this season.

Samrat Rana narrowly missed the men’s 10m Air Pistol final at the ISSF World Cup in Ningbo, China, while Divya T.S. impressed in the women’s 25m Pistol Precision Stage, staying in the top eight ahead of the Rapid-Fire Stage.

Eight teams have sealed their spots for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, starting September 30 in India. Hosts India join Australia, England, South Africa, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Bangladesh after a mix of direct qualification and qualifiers.

Vijayawada Blasters defeated Rayalaseema Ranis by 13 runs to win the ACA Andhra Premier League T20 Women’s Championship. Captain S. Meghana starred with 49 runs and was named Player of the Series, claiming the Orange Cap and Super Striker award.

India thrashed Brunei 6-0 in the AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers, with Vibin Mohanan netting a hat-trick, but crashed out after finishing fifth among second-placed teams. Qatar topped the group with nine points, leaving India just outside qualification spots.