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Indian NT
Tracking the Blue Tigers and the Blue Tigresses — every match, every milestone. From squad analysis and tactical insights to exclusive interviews and historic throwbacks, this is your hub for everything about India's men’s and women’s national football teams.


India blow away South Africa to win the ODI series by 2-1
The series decider was played at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. KL Rahul, for a change, decided to do the toss with his left hand and, finally, after 20 consecutive toss defeats, India won the toss and opted to bowl first.
Swarnava Majumdar
Dec 72 min read


India finish runners-up after a 0-1 loss to Belgium in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup final
Belgium claimed their first-ever Sultan Azlan Shah Cup title with a narrow 1-0 victory over India in the final held in Malaysia. The decisive moment came in the 34' when Thibeau Stockbroekx scored the only goal of the match.
Pixel Sports Hockey Desk
Dec 12 min read


India Selects Squad for Junior Hockey Tournament
Hockey India unveiled an 18 player roster for the FIH Men's Junior World Cup, scheduled to take place from November 28 to December 10 across Chennai and Madurai. The announcement came on November 14, marking a significant milestone for the nation's junior hockey programme.
Pixel Sports Hockey Desk
Nov 152 min read


When Dreams Became Reality: India Claims Maiden Women's World Cup Glory
The roar at the DY Patil Stadium shattered the silence of two decades. On a humid November evening in Navi Mumbai, as Harmanpreet Kaur caught the final wicket and Deepti Sharma completed her five wicket haul, the Indian women's cricket team finally erased the pain of 2005 and 2017. The trophy that had eluded them twice before was theirs. India defeated South Africa by 52 runs to become world champions for the first time.
Pixel Sports Cricket Desk
Nov 311 min read


India Make History: Powered by a ‘Jem’
When India took the field in Navi Mumbai in pursuit of a world record target of 339 against the Seven-time champions as well as the defending champions, all eyes were set on Smriti, Harmanpreet and Richa. But for ardent followers of the women’s game, this Jemimah Magic would not come as a surprise. Her agility on the field is a testament to her agile mind that works like a computer in a run chase. Jemimah lacks physicality and strength.
Gourab Goswami
Oct 312 min read


India Beat New Zealand by 53 Runs to Enter World Cup Semifinals
India secured their place in the semifinals of the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 with a convincing 53 run victory over New Zealand via the DLS method at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on October 23, 2025.
Pixel Sports Cricket Desk
Oct 242 min read


India Suffer 0-2 Defeat to Iran in Tri Nation Opener
The Indian senior women's football team endured a challenging return to international action, falling 0-2 to Iran in the opening match of the Tri Nation International Friendly Tournament at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on October 21, 2025.

Pixel Sports Football Desk
Oct 212 min read


Women's Cricket Captures India: Record Viewership and Packed Stadiums Signal Historic Shift
The ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025, currently underway across India and Sri Lanka, has shattered every conceivable benchmark for women's cricket viewership and stadium attendance, signaling an irreversible transformation in how India consumes and celebrates the sport.
Pixel Sports Cricket Desk
Oct 195 min read


South Africa Edge Past India in Thrilling Women's World Cup Clash
South Africa secured a dramatic three wicket win over India in their Women's World Cup match at the Dr Y S Rajasekhara Reddy Stadium in Visakhapatnam. Chasing a target of 252, the visitors completed the chase with seven balls remaining, handing India their first defeat in the tournament.
Pixel Sports Cricket Desk
Oct 102 min read


India Suffer Heartbreak in 2-1 Defeat to Qatar in U-23 Asian Cup Qualifier
The Indian U-23 football team's dreams of creating history took a significant blow as they fell 2-1 to hosts Qatar in a thrilling Group H encounter of the AFC U-23 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers at the Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium in Doha on Saturday, September 6, 2025.

Pixel Sports Football Desk
Sep 72 min read


Khalid Jamil Names India Squad, Excludes All Mohun Bagan Super Giant Players
India’s newly appointed head coach, Khalid Jamil, unveiled a 23-member squad for the CAFA Nations Cup on August 24 in Bengaluru, remarkably without a single player from ISL champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant. The Kolkata giants, who had seven players in Jamil’s preliminary list, refused to release their stars citing the tournament’s exclusion from the official FIFA window and their impending AFC Champions League 2 commitments starting September 16.

Pixel Sports Football Desk
Aug 261 min read


Supreme Court Weighs AIFF Constitution, ISL Future During Ongoing Crisis
The Supreme Court, in a hearing on Monday, dealt with the continuing logjam regarding the All India Football Federation (AIFF) constitution, uncertainty regarding the extension of the Master Rights Agreement (MRA) with Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL), and the broader impact of the recently enacted National Sports Governance Bill on AIFF functioning.
Swarnava Majumdar
Aug 192 min read


Khalid Jamil Appointed Head Coach of Indian Men’s National Team
The AIFF has named Khalid Jamil as head coach of the Indian Men’s National Team, endorsing homegrown talent ahead of major international fixtures.

Pixel Sports Football Desk
Aug 12 min read


India to Compete in CAFA Nations Cup 2025 Ahead of AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers
The Indian senior men’s team will compete in the CAFA Nations Cup 2025 in Dushanbe, facing tough opposition from Iran, Tajikistan, and Afghanistan in Group B.

Pixel Sports Football Desk
Jul 312 min read


India Drawn in Group of Death for AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026
The final draw for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026, held at the Sydney Town Hall on July 29, 2025, has placed India in Group C...

Pixel Sports Football Desk
Jul 312 min read


AIFF Coach Shortlist 2025: Jamil, Constantine, Tarkovič in Final Contention
The AIFF has finalized its three-man shortlist for the next head coach of the Indian men’s football team. Pixel Sports analyzes the profiles of Jamil, Constantine, and Tarkovič, each offering a unique direction for Indian football's future.

Pixel Sports Football Desk
Jul 242 min read


Sangita Basfore’s Brace Powers India to Historic AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualification
A night of grit and history as Sangita Basfore leads India to a monumental 2-1 win over Thailand, sealing the Blue Tigresses’ first-ever successful AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualification campaign — a moment to remember for Indian football.

Pixel Sports Football Desk
Jul 52 min read


India Defeat Timor-Leste 4-0 to Stay Unbeaten in AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers
India continued their impressive form in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers with a commanding 4-0 victory over Timor-Leste, led by Manisha Kalyan’s brace and goals from Anju Tamang and Lynda Kom Serto.

Pixel Sports Football Desk
Jun 292 min read


India Thrash Mongolia 13-0 in AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers Opener
India kicked off their AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers with a massive 13-0 win against Mongolia, marking their biggest-ever victory in the competition’s history.

Pixel Sports Football Desk
Jun 232 min read


India U23 Draw 0-0 Against Kyrgyz Republic in Friendly
India U23 drew 0–0 with Kyrgyz Republic in a hard-fought friendly match in Tajikistan. Despite late chances from Suhail and Macarton, the Blue Colts had to settle for a goalless draw.

Pixel Sports Football Desk
Jun 212 min read
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