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Graduating from age-group cricket to the senior game is fraught with challenges. For India’s all-conquering Under-19 players, the World Cup win — while deserving of rich praise — is not an end in itself. The arduous journey of fulfilling their potential, without losing focus, has just begun

A cop and a world-class Grandmaster, Saleh has enforced safety rules in the UAE and outmanoeuvred top players on the board. He speaks in this chat about what got him hooked to chess tactics, how the game has grown in his country, why he was surprised by Gukesh winning the World title and when an amateur who had learnt chess off YouTube startled him in a libr […]

The dew set in, the ball slid, and plans scuttled. When Mukkamalla finally holed out for 79 (51b, 5x4, 4x6), USA was 148 for three after 15 overs, and Netherlands were already left chasing for answers in Chepauk’s humidity.

Team India received a colourful welcome in Colombo ahead of the T20 World Cup clash with Pakistan, with Arshdeep Singh’s dance going viral and Hardik Pandya arriving with girlfriend Mahieka Sharma. India will rely on key players like Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma and Hardik, while Varun Chakravarthy could be crucial on spin-friendly Sri Lankan […]

After months of administrative chaos, legal battles and uncertainty, the 2025–26 Indian Super League (ISL) season finally begins five months late. Despite disputes over league structure and governance, clubs, players and stakeholders ensured the competition survived. Yet unresolved issues, including relegation and ongoing legal challenges, mean the drama off […]

India and Pakistan will train at different times in Colombo before their T20 World Cup clash, with both teams also holding media interactions. Team India received a festive welcome, with Arshdeep Singh’s dance going viral. India will rely on key players like Hardik Pandya, Ishan Kishan, and Tilak Varma, while Varun Chakravarthy could be crucial on spin-frien […]

Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh backed India to beat Pakistan in the T20 World Cup but warned they must play spinner Usman Tariq carefully. Tariq’s bowling action has sparked controversy despite his strong T20 record. Nayan Mongia also predicted an India win, citing team confidence and Pakistan’s pressure, and backed Hardik Pandya to perform well in […]

Following his match-winning knock against Namibia, Ishan Kishan revealed Hardik Pandya's advice to focus on domestic cricket after losing his BCCI contract. Pandya urged Kishan to let his bat do the talking, a sentiment echoed by Pandya's own experience with fan backlash.

Spin great R Ashwin has a simple suggestion for Indian batters as they gear up to deal with the unique side-arm action of Pakistan off-spinner Usman Tariq come Sunday

Winter Olympic downhill champion Breezy Johnson may have crashed out of the Super-G event at the Milano Cortina Games, but the American skier still had a golden moment to cherish. Moments after her run on Thursday, boyfriend Connor Watkins surprised her with a proposal near the finish line

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya received a special off-field honour during the T20 World Cup as girlfriend Mahieka Sharma surprised him with a romantic pre-Valentine’s Day gift. The 24-year-old model shared an Instagram story featuring a large bouquet of roses and a heartfelt caption calling Hardik “the man of the match of my life”

Actor Kabir Bedi attended the T20 World Cup match at Wankhede Stadium, cheering as Italy registered their maiden win in the tournament with a 10-wicket victory over Nepal. Invited by Cricket Italy, Bedi called the moment historic for the football-loving nation

Barcelona suffered a crushing 4-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid at the Metropolitano Stadium in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final on Thursday. Diego Simeone’s side dominated the first half, scoring all four goals through an Eric Garcia own goal (7’), Antoine Griezmann (14’), Ademola Lookman (33’) and Julian Alvarez (45+2’)