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Mohor Chaudhuri Courage has a way of unveiling itself when the body screams no but the spirit whispers yes. On Day 3 of the second unofficial Test against South Africa A in Bengaluru, Rishabh Pant stood out as the personification of determination and resistance. The left-hander initially had to retire hurt after enduring an onslaught of body blows from fast bowler Tshepo Moreki, three thunderous hits in all. The first, a rattling strike to the helmet when Pant attempted a reverse sweep, sent him tumbling to the ground. The physio rushed in soon after and the crowd gasped in…

Punjab FC gave its supporters the perfect gift on Saturday night: a thrilling victory to reach the AIFF Super Cup 2025 semifinals on Wednesday. This incredible win coincided exactly with the evening the club hosted its first ever fan meet in Delhi. Held at Social Saket, the event drew over 100 passionate fans, alongside journalists and social media influencers, who gathered for the live screening of the crucial group stage clash against Bengaluru FC. The atmosphere was truly electric, featuring live hip hop performances, football freestyle acts, interactive games, and a football quiz, all contributing to a vibrant, carnival like…

In a surprising move, the All India Football Federation has included two new faces, defender Abneet Bharti and winger Ryan Williams, in the national team camp ahead of India’s AFC Asian Cup qualifier against Bangladesh in Dhaka on November 18. The training camp begins in Bengaluru on Thursday. The decision marks a bold step by the federation, bringing in players with overseas experience as part of a fresh team-building approach under national coach Khalid Jamil. Bharti, 27, currently plays for Academia del Balompie Boliviano (ABB) in Bolivia’s top division and holds an Indian passport. Williams, 31, who features for Bengaluru…

Rishabh Pant is set to return to the Indian team for the upcoming two-Test series against South Africa. The wicketkeeper-batsman, who suffered a foot injury during the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford in August, has proved his match fitness, as he led India A in the multi-day fixture against South Africa A. He will replace N Jagadeesan in the Test squad, it is learnt. The Test squad that won 2-0 against West Indies is unlikely to have many tweaks. Pant is the side’s designated vice-captain and when he is fit, he walks in. The only other change…

The Indian U23 men’s team will travel to Bangkok to play a friendly match against Thailand U23 on November 15, 2025, during the FIFA International Match Window. The Blue Colts will begin training in Kolkata on November 7 before departing for Thailand. The match will be played at the Thammasat Stadium in Pathum Thani on Saturday, November 15 at 15:30 IST. India U23s have played six friendly matches earlier this season, travelling to Tajikistan in June to face the hosts and Kyrgyz Republic, followed by two games against Iraq in Malaysia in August before the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers.…

Eden Hazard and Gary Neville have been named as the latest inductees into the Premier League Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame recognises and celebrates individuals who have an exceptional record of success and have made a significant contribution to the Premier League since its inception in 1992. Players and managers must be retired from football to be eligible for induction. Hazard and Neville are the two former players selected for induction this year by the 24 existing Hall of Fame members. Other notable inductees include Sir Alex Ferguson, Arsène Wenger and all-time great players such as Paul Scholes,…

To be organised in association with Hockey India, celebrations begin on November 7 at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium Over 1,400 hockey matches will be played simultaneously across 550+ districts nationwide, involving more than 36,000 players at the grassroots level A 30-minute mixed exhibition match will be played to highlight gender parity, teamwork, and inclusivity New Delhi, November 3, 2025: The Union Minister for youth affairs and sports, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, on Monday announced the grand celebration to mark 100 Years of Indian Hockey (1925–2025). The centenary celebrations, to be held in association with Hockey India, will be held…

Ahead of the Mumbai Cricket Association’s (MCA) elections for the posts of the office-bearers, Ajinkya Naik, the incumbent president, has given his vote of thanks. Naik would complete his term on November 12, when the elections would be held. “The last three years have truly been an incredible journey,” Naik said. “It was only because of your trust, love, and blessings that I could serve as your representative and work wholeheartedly for the betterment of Mumbai Cricket.” He added: “With your constant support, we as an Apex Council were able to take over 50 important decisions — all focused on…

Shourjyani Chatterjee In a fiercely contested Tri-nation women’s football friendly match in Shillong, Nepal defeated India 2-1. Karishma Shirvoikar scored India’s lone goal in the second half, while Nepal’s captain, Sabitra Bhandari, scored both their goals with elegance and skill. Iran won the tournament by virtue of defeating both India and Nepal. Both teams entered the game with a lot of energy. Two minutes into the game, Sabitra ran past India’s defence and calmly pushed the ball past the Indian goalkeeper Panthoi Chanu to score. It was her 67th goal in 62 games and served as a reminder of her…

Prithvi Shaw’s 141-ball whirlwind double ton against Chandigarh was the highlight on Day 3 of the latest round of Ranji Trophy games. Nagaland’s epic fightback, where they recovered from a precarious 31 for 4 to post 365 for 5 against Tamil Nadu at stumps, was also one of the cornerstones of the day. Vidarbha versus Jharkhand Aman Mokhade was the star performer for the defending champions, Vidarbha, as they ended Day 3 of their Ranji Trophy game against Jharkhand at 239 for 2, still in arrears by 93 runs. The opener cracked 10 fours and two sixes in his…