India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav, right, and Ishan Kishan. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s T20 World Cup-winning captain Suryakumar Yadav has revealed that one of the biggest selection calls of the tournament — choosing Ishan Kishan over Jitesh Sharma — was largely driven by instinct rather than pure numbers. The skipper admitted the decision was tough…
India captain Suryakumar Yadav with his teammates. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s T20 World Cup-winning captain Suryakumar Yadav believes the country’s talent pool in the shortest format has grown so vast that multiple international-quality teams could be formed at the same time — a reflection of the depth created by domestic cricket and the Indian…
Kuldeep Yadav (R) with Vanshika Chaddha (Pic credit: Kuldeep’s Instagram post) NEW DELHI: Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav began a new chapter in his life after marrying childhood friend Vanshika Chaddha in a private yet star-studded ceremony in the hill town of Mussoorie on Saturday. A day after the celebrations, the left-arm wrist spinner shared his…
Tottenham’s Richarlison celebrates after scoring during the Premier League match against Liverpool. (AP Photo) Tottenham Hotspur snatched a dramatic 1-1 draw at Liverpool thanks to a last-minute equaliser from Richarlison, while Manchester United strengthened their push for a Champions League spot with a 3-1 win over Aston Villa in Premier League action on Sunday.Go Beyond…
Bangladesh vs Pakistan (AP Photo/Mahmud Hossain Opu) The Pakistan national cricket team have reportedly filed a complaint with match referee Neeyamur Rashid following a controversial Decision Review System (DRS) incident during the final over of the third ODI against the Bangladesh national cricket team. The dramatic moment occurred during the closing stages of the match,…
Gujarat Titans’ Jos Buttler (PTI Photo/Arun Sharma) Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has highlighted key concerns for the Gujarat Titans ahead of the IPL 2026 season, pointing to their reliance on the top-order and star batter Jos Buttler’s lacklustre form as potential trouble spots.The Titans reached the IPL 2025 playoffs but fell to the Mumbai…
New Delhi: Indian men’s cricket team player Sanju Samson with a trophy during the BCCI Naman Awards 2026. (PTI Photo) Sanju Samson, the standout performer and Player of the Tournament in India’s 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup victory, admitted he still wakes up in disbelief at winning the title on home soil. Yet, he is…
India’s Sanju Samson (ANI Photo) Former India captain and head coach Rahul Dravid, recently honoured with the Col CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award at the BCCI’s annual awards function, expressed his gratitude for the recognition and reflected on the opportunities he has had throughout his cricketing journey. Speaking to Star Sports, Dravid said, “I’m very…
Shivam Dube recently caught fans’ attention on social media after a funny interaction with paparazzi outside his Mumbai residence went viral. The brief moment offered a glimpse of the India all-rounder’s relaxed and playful side away from the cricket field.The incident took place outside Dube’s upscale apartment complex in Andheri West, a building that houses…
Ashish Limaye (TOI Photo) The eighth edition of the Times of India Sports Awards will be held on March 21, 2026, in Lucknow, celebrating the achievements of India’s finest athletes across multiple disciplines. The awards recognise performances delivered between January 1 and December 31, 2025, honouring standout displays at global championships and major international competitions….