Anurag Thakur (PTI Photo) With IOA polls next year, this could be ex-sports min’s Queen’s gambitNEW DELHI: It was business as usual in Indian sport till about a week ago, when a former sports minister declared his intention to contest the elections of a national federation. Emerging from somewhat of a hiatus in sport administration,…
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi controls the ball during a CONCACAF Champions Cup match. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Lionel Messi made a triumphant return to action on Thursday night, coming off the bench to score Inter Miami’s second goal in a 2-0 victory over Jamaica’s Cavalier FC. The win sealed a 4-0 aggregate triumph and…
Jemimah Rodrigues (PTI Photo) MUMBAI: Since its introduction, the IPL’s ‘Impact Player’ rule has stirred a hornet’s nest. Some have termed it ‘unfair’ while others think it will impede the supply line of all-rounders in Indian cricket. The Indian cricket board (BCCI) is unmoved, having decided to retain the rule at least till the 2027…
MS Dhoni, Rishabh Pant sing their hearts out (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: A heartwarming video featuring former Indian skipper MS Dhoni and star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has taken the internet by storm. The two cricketers were seen singing along to the soulful Bollywood hit ‘Tu Jaane Na’ during a lively sangeet ceremony, much to the delight…
Rishabh Pant’s sister’s grand wedding (Video grab) Indian cricket sensation Rishabh Pant‘s sister, Sakshi Pant, recently tied the knot with London-based businessman Ankit Chaudhary in a grand and lavish wedding ceremony held at the luxurious ITC Hotel, The Savoy, in the scenic hills of Mussoorie. The event was nothing short of a spectacular celebration, with…
Lakshya Sen. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: Star Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen delivered a sensational performance to defeat world No. 2 Jonatan Christie of Indonesia in straight games, securing a spot in the men’s singles quarterfinals of the All England Championships in Birmingham on Thursday.The Indian shuttler needed just 36 minutes to dismantle the…
Mumbai Indians players celebrate after taking a Gujarat Giants wicket. (Pic credit: WPL) NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians stormed into their second Women’s Premier League (WPL) final with a commanding 47-run victory over Gujarat Giants in the Eliminator on Thursday. Power-packed innings from Nat Sciver-Brunt and Hayley Matthews laid the foundation for Mumbai’s imposing total of…
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik has hailed Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for delivering match-winning performances in the ICC Champions Trophy and T20 World Cup finals respectively, despite their underwhelming form earlier in the tournament. Speaking on Cricbuzz, Karthik praised the veteran duo for their ability…
England batter Harry Brook faces a two-season ban from the Indian Premier League after withdrawing from the 2025 edition at the last minute. This marks his second consecutive season of withdrawal from the tournament.As per a PTI report, BCCI official confirmed the implementation of an existing rule, stating the ban would cover the 2025 and…
Venkatesh Iyer. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: Newly appointed vice-captain Venkatesh Iyer remains unfazed by the pressure of his auction price, focusing solely on delivering for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the upcoming IPL season.The dynamic all-rounder said he cannot ignore the scrutiny surrounding his mega price tag but emphasised that price tags don’t…
