Vinesh Phogat (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has alleged that the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) is “deliberately” trying to block her comeback as she attempts to return to competitive wrestling after nearly 20 months.Vinesh, who stepped away from the sport following her heartbreak at the Paris Olympics 2024, has been preparing…
PV Sindhu (Photo by @BAI_Media on X) PV Sindhu let a strong position slip as India crashed out of the Uber Cup with a 0-5 loss to China, who once again showed why they are the most dominant team with a record 16 titles in the tournament’s history.India came into the tie under pressure after…
Indian men eased into the quarterfinals of the Thomas Cup with a 5-0 victory against Australia in their second Group A tie in Horsens, Denmark on Monday.The 2022 champions share the top spot in group with defending champions China. While India beat Canada 4-1 on the first day, China blanked Australia 5-0 on April 24…
Sunil Gavaskar (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Sunil Gavaskar has raised concerns over how long IPL matches are taking and what he calls unnecessary on-field activity during games. While the Indian Premier League continues to entertain fans with thrilling contests and rising young stars, many matches this season have stretched well beyond the expected three-hour window,…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Manu Bhaker (Photos from PTI and Screengrab) NEW DELHI: An interaction at the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) 75th anniversary event in Delhi has sparked debate online after Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker was asked about teenage cricket sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. The exchange, intended as a cross-sport reference between two young Indian…
NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s talisman continues to redefine longevity and excellence in the IPL, and this latest milestone only adds to his towering legacy. Virat Kohli, already the league’s most prolific run-scorer, became the first batter to breach the 9,000-run mark, a feat that underlines both his consistency and hunger across seasons.“If anyone can…
India batters during the 5th T20I against South Africa. (Pic credit: BCCI Women) South Africa capped off a dominant Women’s T20I series with a convincing 23-run win over India, riding on a sublime unbeaten 92 from skipper Laura Wolvaardt. Chasing a modest 156, India suffered yet another batting collapse to finish on 132 for eight,…
Bhuvneshwar Kumar (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: It was a night to remember for Royal Challengers Bengaluru pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who etched his name alongside Jasprit Bumrah in the IPL record books during a sensational spell against Delhi Capitals on Monday.The veteran seamer picked up figures of 3 for 5, registering his 20th three-wicket haul…
Virat Kohli became the first batter in Indian Premier League (IPL) history to complete 9,000 runs during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s match against Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday.Kohli had entered the game needing just 11 runs to reached the landmark with a single on the last ball of the sixth over off…
NEW DELHI: The eccentricity of the IPL never ceases to astonish the beholder. A venue that witnessed the wild swinging bats wreak carnage two days ago, with 265 being chased down comfortably, saw the swinging new white ball annihilate a batting lineup on Monday evening. In a matter of four overs, Royal Challengers Bengaluru seamers…