Prithvi Shaw (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: Once hailed as Indian cricket’s next big thing, Prithvi Shaw has hit a rough patch in his career. The 25-year-old batter, who made his mark as a fearless stroke player, has found himself sidelined, both at the domestic and international levels. After going unsold in the IPL…
Shardul Thakur and Shivam Mavi (Image credit: X) Lucknow Super Giants‘ (LSG) first game of the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season is less than a week away and the side is sweating over fitness of its fast bowlers Akash Deep, Avesh Khan, Mohsin Khan and Mayank Yadav. While Mohsin, who was retained ahead of…
Tim Seifert went hammer and tongs at the start of the New Zealand chase against Pakistan. (Screenshot) New Zealand opener Tim Seifert delivered an impressive performance in the second T20I against Pakistan at University Oval in Dunedin, scoring a quick 45 runs off just 22 balls. His innings included three fours and five sixes while…
Men’s 5000m gold medalist Jakob Ingebrigtsen gestures on the podium at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Saint-Denis, France. (AP) Mumbai: Two indoor world records. Winning the 1500m and 3000m events at the European Indoor Championships for the third consecutive time. It’s incredible to think what Jakob Ingebrigtsen has accomplished in just the first three months…
File photo of Prabhsimran Singh. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings have experienced a rollercoaster journey in the Indian Premier League (IPL) since the tournament’s inception in 2008. Despite boasting star-studded squads over the years, consistency has been their biggest challenge.The franchise, formerly known as Kings XI Punjab, delivered their best performance in 2014 when…
Photo Credit: @IndiaHistorypic on X By Aslam Sher KhanI still remember it as if it happened just yesterday. Just before our semifinal with hosts Malaysia, our team physician Dr Rajendra Kalra called me to his room. I was ushered in and introduced to a palmist. I don’t know from where Dr Kalra managed to get…
IOC president Thomas Bach (AP/PTI Photo) Boxing will officially make its return to the Olympic roster at the 2028 Los Angeles Games following a period of prolonged controversy and administrative upheaval. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) president, Thomas Bach, announced on Monday that the IOC executive board has endorsed the sport’s inclusion in the 2028…
NEW DELHI: When discussing title contenders in the IPL, the name Chennai Super Kings (CSK) inevitably rises to the top, thanks to their on-field dominance and a record five titles. With IPL 2025 set to commence on March 22 and CSK kicking off their campaign against fellow five-time champions Mumbai Indians on March 23 at…
Lionel Messi (Getty Images) Argentina’s footballing maestro Lionel Messi will not feature in the national team’s upcoming World Cup qualifying matches against Uruguay and Brazil, as announced by coach Lionel Scaloni on Monday. The 37-year-old was absent from the 25-man squad, raising questions among fans and media alike. Despite speculation, the Argentine Football Association (AFA)…
Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Star India batter Virat Kohli has thrown his full support behind Royal Challengers Bengaluru‘s (RCB) newly-appointed captain, Rajat Patidar, calling him the future leader of the franchise. Kohli, the face of RCB since the inception of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2008 and their…
