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Anshul Kamboj meets his viral doppelganger (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings pacer Anshul Kamboj recently found himself at the centre of a funny social media moment after a security guard resembling him went viral during Vijay’s oath-taking ceremony as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister.Fans quickly noticed the similarity between Kamboj and the security personnel standing…

Faustino Oro is called “Messi of Chess” by his fans (Graphic made by TimesofIndia.com) NEW DELHI: “Lionel Messi has shaken hands with paradise. The little boy from Rosario, Santa Fe, has just pitched up in heaven. He climbs in a galaxy of his own… as he falls in love with the object in the world…

Mumbai Indians are set to face Punjab Kings in Dharamsala as they look to restore some pride after being officially eliminated from the IPL 2026 playoff race. However, ahead of the crucial clash, there remains major uncertainty over the availability of captain Hardik Pandya.Pandya missed Mumbai’s previous two matches against Lucknow Super Giants and Royal…

Rafael Nadal and Florentino Perez NEW DELHI: Rafael Nadal has denied rumours that he plans to run for president of Real Madrid after reports linked him to the role following a disappointing season for the Spanish club.Speculation started after current president Florentino Perez announced fresh club elections. With Madrid ending the season without a major…

Gujarat Titans’ Mohammed Siraj (Image: X) Mohammed Siraj has emerged as one of the most dependable fast bowlers for Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026, forming a fearsome new-ball partnership alongside Kagiso Rabada. The duo’s relentless Test-match lengths and disciplined execution have consistently dismantled opposition batting line-ups this season, turning GT into one of the most…

Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli (AP Photo) Virat Kohli produced a stunning comeback after back-to-back ducks, and perhaps what made it even more special was that it came in a chase, something Kohli has built his legacy around in world cricket. The RCB superstar responded in the most Virat Kohli fashion possible, smashing his ninth…

Manish Pandey and Virat Kohli (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru climbed to the top of the IPL 2026 table with a six-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders in Raipur, but one of the biggest talking points of the night came from a stunning catch by Manish Pandey.During RCB’s chase of 193, Tim David tried…

Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli returned to form in style with an unbeaten 105 as Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Kolkata Knight Riders by six wickets in IPL 2026 on Wednesday. Chasing 193 in Raipur, RCB got home with five balls to spare, thanks mainly to Kohli’s calm and controlled…

Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli celebrates his century (AP Photo) Virat Kohli added yet another golden chapter to his legendary T20 career on Wednesday, becoming the fastest batter in history to complete 14,000 runs in the format during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s victory over Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026. The RCB superstar reached the landmark…

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli’s first run against Kolkata Knight Riders on Wednesday brought an unusually emotional reaction from the RCB icon, with his animated fist-pumping celebration quickly becoming one of the most talked-about moments of the match in Raipur.After back-to-back ducks in his previous two innings, Kohli looked visibly relieved when he finally got off…