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Rishabh Pant’s surgeon Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala, who treated him after his near-fatal car accident in 2022, called the summersault celebration ‘unnecessary’. Rishabh Pant’s surgeon Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala, who treated him after his near-fatal car accident in 2022, called the somersault celebration ‘unnecessary’. Following his century against England in the first Test match, Pant performed a brilliant summersault…

Keshav Maharaj, who has been playing Test cricket for the past nine years, has gradually grown into the South Africa’s lead spinner in the five-day format. Stand-in skipper Keshav Maharaj on Sunday became the first spinner from South Africa to take 200 Test wickets, reaching the landmark on the second day of the first match against Zimbabwe…

Smriti Mandhana’s hundred and Shree Charani’s sensational bowling effort on debut helped India secure a crushing win over England in the first women’s T20I on Saturday, June 28. The men’s team may have suffered a heartbreaking loss at Headingley during the recent Test match but the Indian women’s team stepped up to hand England a massive 97-run…

RCB and Indian pacer, Yash Dayal, has been accused of exploitation on the pretext of marriage by a woman from Uttar Pradesh’s Ghaziabad. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Indian pacer, Yash Dayal, has been accused of exploitation on the pretext of marriage by a woman from Uttar Pradesh’s Ghaziabad. The woman has lodged a complaint through the…

India pacer Jasprit Bumrah is unlikely to feature in the 2nd Test against England, starting July 2 at Edgbaston in Birmingham. Before Team India’s departure to England, head coach Gautam Gambhir had confirmed that Bumrah will only play three of the five Tests, citing workload issues. With India 0-1 down in the five-match series, following the loss…

Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa became India’s top-ranked chess player in the live ratings after winning the UzChess Cup Masters 2025 in Tashkent on Friday. The win took Praggnanandhaa’s live rating to 2778.3, making him World No.4 — up three places — as he achieved his highest career ranking. The 19-year-old leapfrogged world champion D Gukesh (2776.6) and Arjun…

Peter England, a leading menswear brand from Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd., raises the bar with a campaign unlike any other. Titled ‘The League of Legends’, the campaign is a stirring tribute to the timeless spirit of cricket and its enduring legacy, brought to life by cricketing icons Sir Vivian Richards, Kapil Dev and the voice…

A FORMER college football star has died after being struck by a vehicle over the weekend. Chandler Jones, a former running back at San Jose State University, was killed on Sunday after being hit by a Toyota RAV4 near an off-ramp on State Route 90 in Los Angeles at around 2 am. Jones, 33, was pronounced dead…

His finest hour was getting five wickets in India’s Test win at the MCG in 1981 when the visitors defended a paltry target. Former India left-arm spinner Dilip Doshi, who carved out a niche for himself despite being in the shadows of Bishan Singh Bedi, died due to cardiac arrest in London on Monday, the Saurashtra Cricket…

While Alcaraz will be seeded number two at Wimbledon behind Jannik Sinner as he bids for a hat-trick of titles there, he will arrive in red-hot form and as overwhelming favourite. Top seed Carlos Alcaraz edged powerful Czech Jiri Lehecka 7-5 6-7(5) 6-2 to claim his second Queen’s Club title and send out a powerful statement ahead…

Jasprit Bumrah gave a powerful reply to his critics while being asked about the constant speculation over his fitness. The Indian cricket legend claimed that he has had hearing people predicting the end of his career since he started playing. Jasprit Bumrah fired back at his critics after his heroic display for India in the Leeds Test…

A THREE-YEAR-OLD has been killed in a tragic accident at a harness horse racing event in Canada. The horror incident happened when the boy was hit by a starting gate. The gate was being towed by a pickup truck at Connell Park Raceway in Woodstock, New Brunswick. Footage of the race was posted on YouTube and the…

Lionel Messi urled home a fine free-kick in a man-of-the-match performance, scoring the winning goal in Inter Miami’s 2-1 win over FC Porto in the FIFA Club World Cup. Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano admitted he is surprised at Lionel Messi’s desire to win after the MLS side shocked Porto at the Club World Cup on Thursday.…

Neeraj Chopra Men’s Javelin Throw Highlights, Paris Diamond League 2025: Neeraj Chopra finished on top in the Paris Diamond League with a best throw of 88.16m, that came in his first attempt Neeraj Chopra Men’s Javelin Throw Highlights, Paris Diamond League 2025: Neeraj Chopra has added another feather to his cap. He has finished on top in the…

Sachin Tendulkar sat with Hindustan Times as he spoke about India’s upcoming Test series in England, and his own experiences of playing in the country. Sachin Tendulkar caught the imagination wherever he played, right when he started off as a baby-faced 16-year-old on his first Test tour of Pakistan. But in Leeds, and other parts of Yorkshire,…

The Bombay High Court dismisses BCCI’s challenge to arbitration awards, directs it to pay over Rs 538 crore to the defunct Kochi IPL franchise over wrongful termination of agreements. The Bombay High Court on Tuesday dismissed two petitions filed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), challenging arbitration awards that directed it to pay…

Former BCCI selector Saba Karim believes that KL Rahul is ‘ideal’ to replace Virat Kohli at No. 4 for the Indian cricket team in Tests. Virat announced his retirement ahead of the Test series against England and since then, there has been a lot of conversations surrounding India’s batting order. In an interview with NDTV, Karim explained…

The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the schedule of the Women’s World Cup 2025, which will take place from September 30 to November 2 in India. Four Indian cities will host matches, while 11-13 matches will be played in Colombo. India and Sri Lanka will play the opening match of the 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup in…

Shardul Thakur, representing India A, smashed an unbeaten 122 off 68 balls and claimed 4 wickets in a brilliant all-round show during the intra-squad match against India at Beckenham on Sunday. Shardul Thakur, the seam-bowling all-rounder of India, made a big statement ahead of the first Test of the five-match Test series against England, starting June 20…

Sachin Tendulkar and Yuvraj Singh congratulated South Africa on winning the World Test Championship against Australia at Lord’s. The cricketing fraternity could not keep calm after South Africa’s win in the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia. Temba Bavuma and his brave men chased down 282 in the fourth and final innings to win the third…

The Indian cricket team pay tribute to the victims of the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad ahead of the start of play on the first of day of a four-match intra-squad match at the Kent Cricket Ground in Beckenham. The Indian cricket team paid tribute to the victims of the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad on Thursday…

India have named a youthful squad for the high-profile series following the Test retirements of stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. England vice-captain Ollie Pope believes the young Indian side, led by a “fantastic” Shubman Gill, has plenty of depth and talent, but it will miss the aura of Virat Kohli during the upcoming five-Test series starting…

Shreyas Iyer opened up about captaincy, and the thrills and joy that leadership brings him. Shreyas Iyer, despite making his India debut in 2017, remains an enigma. The guy’s got everything: charisma, talent and the right attitude. The one factor he lacks, however, is luck. Every time Iyer is destined to do anything good, something comes along…

The referee awarded Hong Kong the penalty after India custodian Vishal Kaith came out of the goalline and tried to palm the ball to safety, only to end up hitting Michael Udebuluzor. Kowloon (Hong Kong): A profligate Indian football team suffered a calamitous 0-1 defeat to hosts Hong Kong after an injury-time goal by Stefan Pereira in…

The King and Queen of the Ring tournaments kick off with high-stakes matches, and John Cena makes his final appearance in Phoenix on his farewell tour. Plus, WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella returns, and Jey Uso defends the World Heavyweight Championship against the dominant Gunther Tonight’s RAW features the return of R-Truth, now reborn as Ron…

Indian cricketer Rinku Singh officially got engaged to Samajwadi Party MP Priya Saroj in Lucknow on Sunday. The couple held an engagement ceremony that was attended by some of the biggest names in the cricketing and political spectrum. Some beautiful videos and pictures have surfaced on social media in which Priya and Rinku are flaunting their engagement…

Carlos Alcaraz saved three championship points and became the ninth man in the Open Era to rally from two sets down in a major final. Carlos Alcaraz saved three championship points as he produced an astonishing fightback from two sets down to beat Jannik Sinner in a French Open final for the ages on Sunday. Reigning champion…

The Aragon Grand Prix has historically been a favorable track for Honda riders, with the manufacturer securing multiple victories since the circuit’s introduction to the MotoGP calendar in 2010. Mir’s familiarity with the track and past performances had set expectations for a strong showing this weekend. Honda HRC Castrol rider Joan Mir experienced a crash at Turn…

KL Rahul started the England tour on a high by scoring a century for India A against England Lions on the first day of the second unofficial Test. Rahul justified his special request to the BCCI after not being named in the squad. KL Rahul kick-started his England tour on a high by scoring a century on…

This comes in the wake of heightened emotions across Bengaluru, following both the team’s iconic victory and the tragic stampede that marred the celebrations outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium. The chilling video highlights a darker side of fanaticism, where admiration for cricketers crosses into self-harm and ceremonial extremes. A disturbing video has surfaced online showing an overly zealous…

Gautam Gambhir, Indian cricket team head coach, has said that Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL 2025 title celebration victory parade road show should never have taken place Gautam Gambhir, Indian cricket team head coach, has said that Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL 2025 title celebration victory parade should never have taken place. He added that such events must take…

Second seed Coco Gauff beats Lois Boisson 6-1, 6-2 to set up French Open women’s singles final against No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka For the first time in over a decade, the French Open women’s final will feature the top two players in the world, as World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and World No. 2 Coco Gauff set…

18 years in the making. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Virat Kohli overcame years of heartbreak to finally lift the Indian Premier League (IPL) title on Tuesday. In a final of close margins, RCB edged out Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 6 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. For Kohli, however, meant a lot much more.…

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 6 runs in the final to clinch their first-ever Indian Premier League (IPL) title. The Rajat Patidar-led side, that has cricketing icon Virat Kohli, ended its 18-year long wait for a maiden IPL trophy. Opting to bowl first, PBKS restricted RCB to 190 for 9, with Arshdeep Singh…

Three-times champion Novak Djokovic reached a century of wins at the French Open in a straight sets victory against Cameron Norrie on Monday and top seed Jannik Sinner produced another masterclass to also blaze into the quarter-finals. Men’s fifth seed Jack Draper bowed out though, as did women’s third seed Jessica Pegula who was stunned by world…

A video of when D Gukesh sealed a win against Magnus Carlsen is going viral on social media. It shows the moment Carlsen banged a table in frustration after losing to the 18-year-old Indian in Norway Chess 2025. However, some social media users, instead of just celebrating the Indian champion, have flooded the comments section with racist…

Shreyas Iyer is leading Punjab Kings in IPL 2025, and he played a match-winning knock for the Mohali-based franchise in Qualifier 2 against Mumbai Indians. Shreyas Iyer is leading Punjab Kings in IPL 2025, and on Sunday (June 1), he entered his name in the history books by becoming the first captain in the world to lead…

It looked like Magnus Carlsen would extend his lead in Norway Chess 2025 by another three points, with a second win against reigning World Champion D Gukesh. But the 18-year-old, who was in a losing position in the endgame, scripted a massive comeback, taking advantage of a blunder by the World No. 1 and sealing his first…

With this victory, MI advances to face Punjab Kings in Qualifier 2, vying for a spot in the final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. As the tournament progresses, moments like Pandya’s serenade underscore the team’s cohesion and the spirited environment that fuels their pursuit of the title. In a delightful post-match moment that captured the camaraderie within the…

In a recent incident that has garnered significant attention, former Pakistan cricket captain Babar Azam was involved in a heated confrontation with fans on the streets. A video capturing the altercation has gone viral, showing Azam visibly agitated, gesturing aggressively, and pushing a young fan aside as he attempted to navigate through a crowd of onlookers. While…

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) won the Champions League for the first time by beating Inter Milan 5-0 on Saturday (local time). Luis Enrique’s young team dominated the match, with teenager Desire Doue scoring twice in what became the biggest winning margin in the history of the final of the tournament, which began in 1956. Achraf Hakimi, facing his…

Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill and Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya had an awkward moment during the toss in the Eliminator match of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 on Friday. Right after the coin landed in favour of MI, Gill walked back to let Hardik come to the front. As per the custom, the captain that wins…

The internet can’t stop talking about Anushka’s celebratory reaction from the stands. Dressed in a crisp white shirt, she stood up, clapping and beaming with pride. Anushka Sharma couldn’t hold back her joy as Virat Kohli’s Royal Challengers Bengaluru sealed their place in the IPL 2025 final. In a high-stakes Qualifier 1, RCB decimated Preity Zinta’s Punjab…

Many wondered how much winning the Conference League would mean to Chelsea – but there were few doubts at the final whistle. Nearly all season the Blues have walked over their opposition in Uefa’s third-rated tournament, but they were really tested by Real Betis in Wroclaw, especially in the first half. However, four second-half goals were all…

Virat Kohli has made history for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL 2025. Playing against Lucknow Super Giants, Virat Kohli reached 9000 runs for RCB when he reached the score of 24. The former Indian cricket team captain is the first player to do so. He also slammed a half-century in 27 balls. Kohli achieved another big…

The 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) will see a closing ceremony before the final at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) are planning a special tribute to the Indian Armed Forces (IAF) to honour their work during Operation Sindoor. Top chiefs of the IAF have been invited for the summit…

Even as the spotlight was firmly on the match between India’s teenage world champion Gukesh and world No.1 Magnus Carlsen, Erigaisi, ranked No.4 in the world, was the first to take the opening points by beating China’s No.1 player Wei in Armageddon after the two had agreed to a draw after 54 moves. Stavanger, Norway: Magnus Carlsen…

Former Indian cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly’s brother Snehasish Ganguly and his wife Arpita had a narrow escape in Odisha on Sunday after their speedboat capsized in the sea. The couple was on a holiday in Puri and were enjoying water sports activity when the incident happened. Snehasish Ganguly is a former Bengal cricketer and current president…

Gukesh and Carlsen will be playing the classical format for the first time after the Indian became the world champion late last year and the opening match will be crucial for both going deeper into the tournament. Stavanger, Norway: World champion D Gukesh acknowledged that starting with black pieces is a tricky proposition against Magnus Carlsen after…

Rafa Nadal said the presence of his friends and rivals Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray during a celebration of his glorious career at the French Open made an emotional Sunday evening all the more special. Thousands of fans including defending men’s and women’s champions Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek wore brick-red ‘Merci Rafa’ shirts before…

The Ferrari driven to victory by Formula One legend Michael Schumacher at the 2001 Monaco Grand Prix has been sold for 15.98m euros (£13.43m) at auction. He also raced in the F2001 to win the Hungarian Grand Prix and clinch the fourth of his seven world titles in that year. The car was sold by RM Sotheby’s…

Fifa president Gianni Infantino has claimed “there are discussions” over Cristiano Ronaldo playing at the Club World Cup this summer. Ronaldo’s club, Al-Nassr of the Saudi Pro League, failed to qualify for the expanded 32-team tournament in the United States. But Infantino says the 40-year-old Portugal forward, who is out of contract this summer, could still feature…

The BCCI on Saturday (May 24) announced the Test squad for the five-match series against England. Barring Arshdeep Singh’s selection, there were no surprises in the Test team. Shubman Gill was appointed the new Test captain of Team India. The Indian selection committee, headed by Ajit Agarkar, announced the Test squad for the England tour on Saturday…

Red-and-white streamers exploded into the air as Arsenal lifted its second Women’s Champions League trophy after stunning defending champion Barcelona 1-0 in the final on Saturday. Tough defense and a goal by Stina Blackstenius in the 75th minute from a pass by fellow second-half substitute Beth Mead powered Arsenal to glory at Estádio José Alvalade. Arsenal’s title…

It has been a fascinating 18th edition at the Indian Premier League (IPL) with a lot of drama, both, on and off the field. The tournament resumed again on the 17th of May after a 10-day hiatus due to political tensions between India and Pakistan. While the season has witnessed some memorable performances, there have been a…

Star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra was not at his best but managed a second-place finish behind Julian Weber of Germany at the Janusz Kusocinski Memorial meet on Friday. Star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra was not at his best but managed a second-place finish behind Julian Weber of Germany at the Janusz Kusocinski Memorial meet on…

But Wrestlenomics claim the extravaganza is ready to depart from New Orleans. And wrestling fans across the UK have gone wild with excitement at the possibility of a switch across the pond. WWE enthusiasts are already at fever pitch – as a cryptic post from John Cena suggested the legend might NOT retire this year. The undisputed…

Delhi Capitals hit a historical low after failing to make the playoffs in the 2025 Indian Premier League. The Capitals were beaten by the Mumbai Indians by 59 runs in a virtual knockout at the Wankhede Stadium. DC have achieved an embarrassing feat which no team in IPL’s history has managed before The Delhi Capitals (DC) hit…

The IPL 2025’s new venues for playoffs and final have been announced. Hyderabad and Kolkata were initially supposed to host the last four games before the one week suspension of the tournament. Now, Mullanpur and Ahmedabad will be hosting the playoff stage matches. “After 70 action-packed league-stage matches filled with energy, drama, thrill, and entertainment; the spotlight…

The 29-year-old, who competed at the Tokyo Olympics, is learnt to have returned positive for a banned substance when his urine sample taken out of competition earlier this year was tested Olympian javelin thrower Shivpal Singh has failed a dope test for the second time in his career, a development which may see him being banned for…

Vaibhav Suryavanshi touched MS Dhoni’s feet after the Rajasthan Royals’ victory over Chennai Super Kings in a moment that quickly went viral on social media. The 14-year-old was RR’s top scorer as they registered a six-wicket victory in their final match of the season. Suryavanshi is the youngest player in IPL’s history. In a moment that won…

BCCI Vice-President Rajiv Shukla was seen intervening between Lucknow Super Giants’ spinner Digvesh Rathi and SunRisers Hyderabad opener Abhishek Sharma as the fallout from the heated exchange continued. In a video surfaced on social media, Shukla seemingly tried to calm both Rathi and Abhishek from stretching the matter further. The heated exchange between Rathi and Abhishek came…

The recent hostilities between India and Pakistan on the border areas are set to have a long and lasting impact on the cricketing relations between the two countries. While India and Pakistan were already against playing bilateral cricket, the worsened political relations between the two nations have jeopardized multi-team events between the two teams too. With a…

Nehal Wadhera and Shashank Singh struck fluent half-centuries, while left-arm spinner Harpreet Brar picked up three crucial wickets as Punjab Kings defeated Rajasthan Royals by 10 runs on Sunday to seal a spot in the IPL 2025 playoffs. The win took Punjab to 17 points — level with Royal Challengers Bengaluru — but RCB retained second place…

Due to the abandoned match, defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) can reach a maximum of 14 points, which would not be enough for qualification. Reigning champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have crashed out of the playoffs race in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 after their game against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) was washed out due…

Coach Ajith Markose suggests that Afsal’s quality of being ‘a hybrid runner’ is what makes him distinct from the other Indian athletes in the event. At 29, Mohammed Afsal Pulikkalakath realises the clock is ticking. This doesn’t, in any way, suggest that the clam middle distance runner from Palakkad in Kerala is panicking. If anything, Afsal has…

Head coach Gautam Gambhir’s presence in Mumbai, for offering puja at the Siddhivinayak Temple on Thursday, had the rumour mills working overtime The India captaincy was his for the taking, but since that fateful January 4 morning in Sydney, the peerless Jasprit Bumrah has gradually fallen behind in the race, and it will be difficult for him…

A report states that Gautam Gambhir has conveyed to the team management that he wants full control in the dressing room as he does not want a repeat of the 0-3 Test series whitewash at home against New Zealand. Choosing Shubman Gill as the captain might just be a step in that direction. Virat Kohli and Rohit…

Mohammad Kaif claimed Virat Kohli had his plans intact for the England series, but lacked support from the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee Virat Kohli’s Instagram post on Monday (May 12), which garnered close to 18 million engagements in the last 48 hours, did not provide any information on why he suddenly decided to retire from Test cricket.…

While Rohit took his game to another level since being recalibrated into an opener from the 2019 series against South Africa, Kohli made the coveted No. 4 slot his own, bringing the same sense of security and confidence his predecessor, the great Sachin Tendulkar, brought to the Indian team. The back to back retirement of two Indian…

Andy Murray will no longer be working as Novak Djokovic’s coach. The decision, said to be by mutual agreement, means Murray will not be by Djokovic’s side when he chases an eighth Wimbledon title in July. Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam champion, joined forces with Murray in November. Under Murray, the Serb reached the semi-finals of the Australian Open,…

The Indian cricket team will be looking for a new Test captain after the retirement of Rohit Sharma. Former skipper Virat Kohli has also bid adieu to the longest format of the game. With the national team looking for a new red-ball captain, here is a look at who the fans favour – After the retirements of…

Virat Kohli, who ends his Test career as one of the modern greats with over 9000 runs and 30 centuries, has often spoken of drawing inspiration from athletes across disciplines — and Djokovic stands high among them. Likewise, Djokovic has previously expressed admiration for Kohli’s mental toughness and fitness standards, making this tribute all the more meaningful.…

The IPL was halted on May 8 after the match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals were called off after Pakistan tried to invade Indian air space near Chandigarh, forcing a blackout in the stadium. The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Monday decided on resume the IPL season across six venues from May17 with…

Former India batter Mohammad Kaif urged Virat Kohli to not retire from Tests and board the plane for the upcoming Test series against England. Former India batter Mohammad Kaif urged Virat Kohli to not retire from Tests and board the plane for the upcoming Test series against England. The rumours mills are rife that Kohli has decided…

The 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) will resume next week after what is likely to be a week’s break. The tournament is set to be extended with the date for the final likely to be changed. The summit clash, which was originally scheduled to take place on May 25 could also be shited out of Kolkata. The…

Afsal had won a silver in 800m at the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games with a time of 1:48.43s. Asian Games silver medallist Mohammed Afsal on Friday broke the seven-year-old 800m national record while finishing second at the UAE Athletics Grand Prix event here. The 29-year-old Afsal clocked 1 minute and 45.61 seconds to erase the earlier national…

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has reportedly offered to host the remainder of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Notably, the season has been suspended for a week as the tensions between India and Pakistan escalate. The contest between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals on Thursday, that happened to be the 58th match of IPL 2025,…

The Emirates Cricket Board is likely to reject PCB’s request to host PSL 2025 matches in UAE because it doesn’t want to be perceived as an ‘ally’ of the Pakistani board. UAE’s cricketing body, Emirates Cricket Board, is likely to reject Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)’s request to host Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 matches in the country.…

A STAR student has tragically died after a freak accident while playing lacrosse. Dylan Veselic, 16, was taken to hospital in a critical condition after being struck by a ball in the back of his head. Veselic, a sophomore at Bay Village High School in Ohio, died yesterday, two days after a shot from an opponent struck…

Only 10.1 overs were possible during the game in Dharamsala as a floodlight failure occurred and only one of them was functioning at the venue. A cheerleader at the Dharamsala Stadium expressed her fear amid the escalating situation between India and Pakistan in the border as it affected the IPL 2025 match between the Delhi Capitals and…

The IPL match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals at Dharamshala was called off on Thursday after air raid alerts in neighbouring states due to Pakistan’s unprovoked attack. The 58th league of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals at Dharamshala was called off on Thursday after 10.1 overs of play following…

Cristiano’s Ronaldo’s eldest son has been called up to the Portugal Under-15s squad for the first time. The 14-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo Jr is at Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia with his father, who signed for the Pro League club in December 2022. Portugal great Ronaldo, 40, posted a picture on social media of his son’s name on the…

Gautam Gambhir minced no words and hit back at former Indian cricketers, who are currently doing commentary, as he responded to the contestant criticism he has faced since taking charge of the Indian team as head coach last year. Gambhir pointed out that he was criticised by a renowned name over the prize money he received post…

Zhao Xintong was hailed as snooker’s “new superstar” after winning the World Championship with an 18-12 victory against Mark Williams that heralded a Chinese revolution in the sport. Zhao’s fairytale triumph at Sheffield’s Crucible on Monday (May 5) was a watershed moment for snooker – becoming the first Chinese player to win the World Snooker Championship. The…

Punjab Kings (PBKS) bolstered their chances of making it to the IPL 2025 playoffs with a 37-run win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Dharamsala on Sunday (May 4). The Shreyas Iyer-led side was at the fourth spot before the start of the fixture. They now have 15 points in their account at an NRR of +0.376.…

IPL 2025, RCB vs CSK: MS Dhoni took the blame as Chennai Super Kings suffered a heartbreaking loss against RCB. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni took the blame on himself after the five-time champions suffered a narrow two-run loss against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 match at the M…

In a power-packed encounter at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the Gujarat Titans outclassed Sunrisers Hyderabad by 38 runs on May 2, 2025, continuing their strong campaign in IPL 2025. A fiery opening partnership and clinical bowling helped the Titans secure a comprehensive win in front of a roaring home crowd. Gujarat Titans posted a…

Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians Highlights, IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians crushed Rajasthan Royals by 100 runs to end the home team’s playoffs hopes in the IPL in Jaipur on Thursday. Batting first, MI scored 217/2. In reply, RR were all out for 117 in 16.1 overs as MI closed in on securing a playoffs berth. MI rode on…

The FA’s policy had allowed transgender women to participate in the women’s game, but this will change from June 1. Transgender women will no longer be allowed to compete in women’s soccer in England after a policy change prompted by a UK Supreme Court ruling on the matter, the FA said on Thursday. Britain’s highest court ruled…

Khushi Chand (46kg) edged past Mongolia’s Altanzul Altangadas in a hard-fought 3:2 win, while Ahaana Sharma (50 kg) and Jannat (54kg) delivered dominant 5:0 victories over opponents from Uzbekistan. Amman (Jordan): Indian boxers wrapped up their campaign at the inaugural Asian U-15 & U-17 Championships in style, adding four gold medals on the final day to finish…

His rapid rise to fame has been overshadowed by a troubling wave of online harassment At just 14 years old, Vaibhav Suryavanshi has become the talk of the nation following a stunning, record-breaking performance for Rajasthan Royals against Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League. While his fearless gameplay has drawn admiration from cricket enthusiasts and analysts…

Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK) season went from bad to worse after a defeat to the Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. With eight defeats in 10 matches, both the franchise and MS Dhoni have hit never-seen-before lows. Here is a look at a few numbers that shed light on their poor campaign –…

Yuzvendra Chahal produced a performance for the ages in the IPL 2025 as he became the first bowler this edition to pick a hat-trick. The Punjab Kings spinner finished with figures of 4/32 against Chennai Super Kings in Chennai on Wednesday. In fact, he is the first bowler since IPL 2023 to pick a hat-trick. After conceding…

The 42-year-old Olympic medallist’s legal representatives issued a legal notice to dispel grapevine talk of a relationship with a businessman, Hitesh Choudhary. Legendary Indian boxer MC Mary Kom issued a legal notice following speculation surrounding her personal life as she confirmed her divorce from her former husband, Onkholer Kom, while also refuting rumours of a relationship with…

Rahul Dravid, secured his services in the IPL auction, reportedly at Laxman’s suggestion. The rest, as they say, is history During the 2023-24 season of the Vinoo Mankad Trophy, BCCI junior selection committee chairman Thilak Naidu was in Chandigarh to watch young talent. However, Naidu’s plans were disrupted when the match he was assigned to watch was…