Carlos Alcaraz (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Carlos Alcaraz, the two-time defending champion, showcased his dominance at the ATP Indian Wells Masters on Wednesday. The world number three from Spain overcame the challenging windy conditions on Stadium Court to deliver a commanding performance against Grigor Dimitrov, defeating him 6-1, 6-1.Alcaraz’s victory denied Dimitrov’s bid to join…
Stuart MacGill (Photo Source: X) A Sydney District Court jury on Thursday found former Australia spinner Stuart MacGill guilty on a reduced charge for being part of drug supply, but cleared him of involvement in a large-scale commercial drug transaction that occurred in April 2021.Evidence presented showed that MacGill’s regular drug supplier and his brother-in-law…
NEW DELHI: South Africa batting legend AB de Villiers lauded Rohit Sharma’s legacy both as a batter and captain after India’s thrilling four-wicket win over New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy final. The victory marked India’s third Champions Trophy title and added another feather to Rohit’s already impressive cap. Under Rohit’s leadership, India lifted…
Syed Abid Ali died at the age of 83 (Photo Source: @azharflicks on X) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday condoled the passing away of former India all-rounder Abid Ali.The 83-year-old cricketer died on March 12.“Syed Abid Ali was a pivotal figure in Indian cricket during the 1960s and 70s,…
Brij Bhushan Singh (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports on Tuesday lifted the suspension on the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), restoring its recognition as a National Sports Federation (NSF) for the sport. Former WFI president and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh shared his thoughts…
NEW DELHI: Indian shuttler PV Sindhu faced an early exit from the All-England Open 2025 badminton tournament after suffering a defeat against Kim Ga Eun of South Korea in the first round of the women’s singles event on Wednesday. Despite a promising start, Sindhu, currently ranked 16th in the world, lost to the 21st-ranked Kim…
DIFFERENT ROLES: Rishabh Pant will be turning out for a new IPL franchise this season as captain of the Lucknow Super Giants, but his limited-overs career for India has largely stagnated. (BCCI Photo) He was the most expensive player at the auction but in India colours, didn’t even get a game in the Champions Trophy….
Viktor Axelsen (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The All England Open witnessed a major upset on Wednesday when former badminton world number one Viktor Axelsen suffered a surprising first-round exit at the hands of Taiwan’s Lin Chun-yi. Despite a closely contested opening game, Axelsen dominated the second game, raising expectations of a potential comeback. However, the…
Mickey Arthur (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Pakistan cricket has once again found itself in the middle of controversy and chaos following its first-round exit from the Champions Trophy 2025 — a tournament they were hosting on home soil after 29 years. The disappointment has not only triggered fan outrage but also exposed…
MS Dhoni, Suresh Raina at Rishabh Pant’s sister’s wedding (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: A heartwarming video featuring three of Indian cricket’s most beloved names — MS Dhoni, Suresh Raina, and Rishabh Pant — has taken social media by storm. The clip captures the trio letting loose and dancing joyfully to the timeless sufi classic ‘Dama Dam…
