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    Asian Games and the India-Pakistan Handshake Watch

    India's players and Pakistan's players pose for photographs at the medal ceremony at the ongoing Asian Games 2026, in Nagoya. (PTI)
    others
    Updated on Sep 23, 2026 13:52 IST

    Asian Games and what matters to a new Indian sport audience

    Former Olympian shooter Anjali Bhagwat, right, and former athlete Lijo David.
    others
    Updated on Sep 18, 2026 13:42 IST

    Why tennis doesn’t see prediction markets as gambling

    Fans wait for Spain's Carlos Alcaraz to come sign autographs after he defeated USA's Tommy Paul in their men's singles round of 16 tennis match on day eight of the US Open tennis tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. (AFP)
    tennis
    Updated on Sep 8, 2026 13:26 IST

    National Sports day: Paul Richu and his 40,000 phone contacts

    Former India hockey skipper PR Sreejesh (R) with Paul Richu, a PR professional who helps thousands in the Indian sports community connect and grow professionally. (HT Photo)
    others
    Updated on Aug 29, 2026 11:41 IST

    How will Amdavad2030 interpret the Commonwealth Games?

    Glasgow Commonwealth Games concluded with the flag and baton handed over to India, hosts of the Centenary edition, in a glittering ceremony on Sunday. (PTI)
    others
    Updated on Aug 5, 2026 01:37 IST

    Leaving a lasting impression at Lord’s

    India's Yastika Bhatia celebrates after reaching her century against England in the one-off Lord’s Test (Action Images via Reuters)
    others
    Updated on Jul 18, 2026 15:44 IST

    Why this is a ‘truthful’ World Cup

    President Donald Trump holds up a red card during a meeting with FIFA president Gianni Infantino in the Oval Office of the White House (Evan Vucci)
    football
    Updated on Jul 7, 2026 16:38 IST

    Zverev the champ can’t easily shake off Zverev the man

    Germany's Alexander Zverev after winning the men's final of the French Open tennis tournament on Court Philippe-Chatrier at the Roland-Garros Complex. (AFP)
    tennis
    Updated on Jun 9, 2026 14:29 IST

    No Sinner, no problem: Italian tennis flies high at Roland Garros

    Flavio Cobolli, the third Italian man to reach the French Open men’s singles final, saw an all-Italian semi-final ruled out after Matteo Arnaldi retired because of a virus. (REUTERS)
    tennis
    Updated on Jun 7, 2026 12:53 IST

    Russia-Ukraine animosity feels hollow at Roland Garros

    Russia's Mirra Andreeva kisses the trophy after winning the French Open on Saturday. (AFP)
    tennis
    Updated on Jun 6, 2026 16:26 IST

    Let’s give cricket fans a great place to enjoy

    Fans arrive to attend the IPL 2026 final in Ahmedabad on Sunday. (PTI)
    cricket
    Updated on May 31, 2026 15:43 IST

    Unpacking nutrition science behind the sub-2 marathon

    Kenyan marathon record-breaker Sabastian Sawe (left) delivers a speech in Nairobi. (AP)
    others
    Updated on May 29, 2026 05:03 IST

    Mixed-hand partnerships, Gambhir and a nuanced take

    Gujarat Titans openers Shubman Gill (L) and Sai Sudharsan during an IPL game against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Ahmedabad. They are one of the top right-left opening combinations in IPL. (PTI)
    cricket
    Updated on May 20, 2026 11:39 IST

    The strange tug-of-war between AFI and third parties

    The latest commotion seems to be caused by the movement of star middle-distance runner Gulveer Singh from Reliance Foundation Youth Sports to rivals JSW Sports. (SAI)
    others
    Updated on Apr 29, 2026 16:28 IST

    Interregnum: Candidates and a vibrant account of global chess

    R Vaishali competes in Candidates. (FIDE)
    others
    Updated on Apr 13, 2026 21:30 IST

    Wankhede stand a reminder of the OG Shastri

    Mumbai, India - April 9, 2026: Former Indian Cricketer Ravi Shastri along with his family members and Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis during the Gate and Stand Naming Ceremony at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, India, on Thursday, April 9, 2026. (Photo by Anshuman Poyrekar/Hindustan Times) (Anshuman Poyrekar/HT Photo)
    mumbai news
    Updated on Apr 10, 2026 01:48 IST

    India’s traditional Test venues deserve better

    Indian team during a victory lap after beating Bangladesh in a Test at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata in 2019. (Samir Jana/HT Photo)
    cricket
    Updated on Mar 27, 2026 14:59 IST

    The Zen of Sanju Samson

    India's Sanju Samson celebrates with the tournament trophy after India won the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at Narendra Modi Stadium, in Ahmedabad. (PTI)
    cricket
    Updated on Mar 11, 2026 21:48 IST

    T20 World Cup: A fortnight of camaraderie and cringe

    India's captain Suryakumar Yadav reacts as he leaves the ground after losing his wicket against South Africa. (AP)
    cricket
    Updated on Feb 24, 2026 01:29 IST

    Cricket’s zaniest of World Cups now stands diminished

    Indian cricket team during practice in Mumbai on Friday. (PTI)
    cricket
    Updated on Feb 6, 2026 15:08 IST

    Indian sports wish list – Dream Headlines for the rest of 2026

    **EDS, YEARENDERS 2025: WOMEN IN SPORTS** Navi Mumbai: India’s players celebrates with the trophy during the presentation ceremony after winning the ICC Women's World Cup 2025, at the DY Patil Stadium, in Navi Mumbai, early Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) (PTI11_03_2025_000083A)(PTI12_25_2025_000120A) (PTI)
    cricket
    Updated on Jan 31, 2026 14:34 IST

    What ails Indian sport events? Shoddy standards, lack of humility, disinterest

    Maintenance staff clean 'bird droppings' during an India Open game in New Delhi. (PTI)
    india news
    Updated on Jan 20, 2026 24:42 IST

    Why a 17-year wait continues in men’s boxing

    Since Vijender Singh in Beijing 2008, no Indian man has won an Olympic boxing medal across 17 years. (PTI)
    others
    Updated on Jan 1, 2026 15:24 IST

    Gambhir and India are lost in transition

    India coach Gautam Gambhir must find this absolute collapsed souffle of a second home series blank out quite bewildering. (AFP)
    cricket
    Updated on Nov 26, 2025 14:57 IST

    India Women’s world cup win: The Class of 2025, template for future

    The Indian women’s victory at the 2025 World Cup is only the second time in this quarter of the century that India has won the 50-over event. (AP)
    opinion
    Updated on Nov 3, 2025 15:45 IST

    Sharda Ugra writes: Jemimah, Harmanpreet and a new set of realities

    Jemimah Rodrigues (R) and Harmanpreet Kaur run between the wickets during their World Cup semi-final against Australia. (AFP)
    cricket
    Updated on Nov 2, 2025 03:37 IST

    A Cup of joy and a few lessons

    The recently hosted World Cups in India show BCCI’s disregard for fans – domestic and overseas – must now be treated as a feature, not a bug. (AFP)
    cricket
    Updated on Oct 28, 2025 15:07 IST

    Where does India and Pakistan cricket go from here?

    Pakistani players celebrate the dismissal of India skipper Suryakumar Yadav (R) in the T20 Asia Cup final in Dubai on Sunday. (AFP)
    cricket
    Updated on Sep 30, 2025 17:11 IST

    Why Indian sport must embrace climate goals

    A study puts many IPL games in the ‘extreme caution’ and ‘danger’ zone under the Heat Index assessment. (HT Photo)
    cricket
    Updated on Sep 10, 2025 16:48 IST

    Venus Williams and WTA leading change in women’s sports

    Venus Williams trains prior to the start of the US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Centre. (Getty Images via AFP)
    tennis
    Updated on Aug 23, 2025 14:20 IST
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