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Off-spinner Drithi Kesari’s impressive four-wicket haul went in vain as Andhra defeated Hyderabad by three wickets in the BCCI Women’s Under-23 one-day championship Elite Group match in Dehradun, with V Setu Sai scoring a match-winning 69

Union Sports Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya reviewed India’s preparations for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya during a meeting at the Sports Authority of India headquarters. Officials discussed logistics, athlete welfare and planning as India targets a record medal tally

India’s youth boxing team will compete in the World Boxing Futures Cup 2026 in Bangkok from March 8 to 15. The 10-member squad across men’s and women’s divisions aims to gain international exposure ahead of future Youth Olympic competitions

India’s shooters, fresh from a dominant showing at the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship 2026, are set to compete in the National Selection Trials 3 (Group A) in Delhi from 6–10 March.

The Austrian women’s hockey team has arrived in Hyderabad for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers, scheduled to begin on March 8 at the Gachibowli Hockey Complex. Austria, led by Johanna Czech, will face England, Italy and Korea in Pool A.

Allen's century, fastest ever across all editions of T20 World Cup, was an exhibition of brute masculinity that Eden Gardens has ever witnessed

The AIFF Disciplinary Committee has imposed a full stadium closure on Mohun Bagan Super Giant for their upcoming home fixture against Odisha FC on March 6, 2026.

The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 will kick off at Edgbaston on 12 June, with hosts England facing Sri Lanka. To mark the 100-day countdown, the iconic Birmingham venue transformed its scoreboard, sparking similar displays across cricket grounds worldwide.

South Africa captain Aiden Markram and New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner will lead their sides in the first T20 World Cup semifinal in Kolkata. With strong batting line-ups and quality spin attacks, the contest at Eden Gardens promises to be closely fought

Under the ASMITA programme, a nationwide athletics league will be held at 250 locations on March 8 to mark International Women’s Day. The initiative aims to boost women’s participation in sports and identify talent across districts ahead of major global events

Lakshya Sen shocked defending champion Shi Yuqi in the opening round of the All England Open 2026, winning in three games. Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto advanced in mixed doubles, while Malvika Bansod exited after a straight-game defeat

A2H Chess Academy will conduct a Rapid chess tournament for unrated players at Kukatpally on March 8. The top three winners will receive free entry to the A2H Classical prize money chess tournament scheduled on March 22 at the same venue

Ranga Reddy District Basketball Association will conduct selection trials at Sanathnagar Playground on March 10 between 2 pm and 4 pm for boys and girls born on or after 1-1-2008 for the Junior inter-district championship at Woxsen University

TDCA President Allipur Venkateswar Reddy calls for a thorough investigation into the Rs 68.73 crore embezzlement in the Hyderabad Cricket Association. He demands the funds be spent on rural cricket development and warns of statewide agitation if not returned

Renuka Thakur has been ruled out of the one-off Test against Australia Women at the WACA Ground, Perth, due to workload management. Kashvee Gautam has been named as her replacement. The BCCI Medical Team will monitor Renuka's fitness

The Indian women’s cricket team has been nominated for the prestigious Laureus World Team of the Year award, following their historic win at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. They are shortlisted alongside world-renowned sports teams

World champion and double Olympics medallist P V Sindhu returned to Bengaluru after being stranded in Dubai en route to the All England Championship. She thanked airport staff, Dubai authorities, and ground teams for their support during the difficult situation

Hyderabad Cricket Association President Amarnath denied involvement in Rs 68-crore transaction to the Court related to Visaka Industries. He clarified the action followed legal orders issued before his tenure, while former off-spinner N Shivlal Yadav called it unfair to blame individuals

Sanju Samson said staying away from his mobile phone and social media helped him focus during a crucial phase of his career. The India opener spoke about self-belief, mindset changes and finishing the chase against West Indies in the T-20 World Cup match at Kolkata

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is setting unprecedented digital engagement records, with ICC.tv surpassing user and watch-time figures from the 2024 edition. Social media views have crossed 10 billion, while multi-language feeds have accounted for nearly half of total playtime.

Indian badminton ace and Olympic medallist PV Sindhu has returned home safely after being stranded in war-hit Dubai while en route to the United Kingdom for the All England Championship.

Sanju Samson’s unbeaten 97 in Kolkata against the West Indies propelled India into the T20 World Cup semifinal. Sunil Gavaskar, speaking on Star Sports, lauded Samson’s resilience and sincerity, noting that his performance lifted the spirits of fans and teammates alike.

The ICC has announced the match officials for the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals. Richard Illingworth and Alex Wharf will officiate the South Africa–New Zealand clash in Kolkata on March 4.

The Korea and Wales women’s hockey teams have landed in Hyderabad for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers, scheduled from March 8 to 14 at the Gachibowli Hockey Complex.