Arshdeep Singh (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Arshdeep Singh endured a nightmare outing as Punjab Kings faced Lucknow Super Giants in their crucial IPL 2026 clash at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Saturday.The left-arm pacer was expected to lead Punjab’s bowling attack, provide early breakthroughs and keep the scoring rate in check. Instead, he…
Pat Cummins, center, of Australia walks from the field after being dismissed by Mehidy Hasan Miraz((AP/PTI) Bangladesh have created history by completing a stunning nine-wicket win over Australia in the first Test at Darwin’s Marrara Oval on Sunday, securing their first victory on Australian soil and only their second Test triumph against the top-ranked side.The…
R Ashwin on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (Agency Image) Amid speculation over Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s ODI futures, former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has questioned the timing of the debate, insisting that if the selectors wanted to move on from the veteran duo ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup, they should have…
Fewer athletes will carry greater expectations for India at the Asian Games than Avinash Sable.The defending Asian Games champion, Asian Games record holder (8:19.50) and national record holder (8:09.91) in 3000m steeplechase heads to the continental showpiece as one of the country’s most dependable gold-medal prospects.For much of the last year, however, the possibility of…
R Praggnanandhaa, Magnus Carlsen, and Divya Deshmukh (Photo by Michal Walusza/Norway Chess) NEW DELHI: Remember the 2024 Norway Chess? In Round 3 of that edition, an 18-year-old Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa secured his first-ever classical victory over Magnus Carlsen. Since then, plenty has changed. Pragg has grown two years older, Carlsen is now a father, and Norway…
Ruling Planet: Mars Motivational Quote: “Take risks in your life. If you win, you can lead; if you lose, you can guide.” — Swami Vivekananda Your today’s inspirational quote of the day says that you must take the risk in life and experiment new things. If you win, you will be able to lead and…
Modern car key fobs have changed the way people interact with their vehicles. You no longer need to insert a key or even press a button in some cases. The car simply detects the key nearby and unlocks itself. It feels smooth and almost effortless. Yet, this convenience relies entirely on wireless communication, which can…
Every year, one question quietly comes up between Janmashtami and Radha Ashtami.Why does Radha Ashtami come around 15 days after Krishna Janmashtami? Is there any deeper meaning behind this gap?The first answer comes from the lunar calendar.Krishna Janmashtami is observed on Krishna Paksha Ashtami, the eighth tithi of the waning phase of the Moon. Radha…
At last, the ground feels steadier beneath your feet. Work conditions turn more favourable today, and a burden you’ve been carrying in your mind begins to loosen. The Moon supports your practical side, while Saturn settles into a more helpful position, so duties that felt tangled may now move in a cleaner line.There is comfort…
Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft Eight years after the Sandpaper Gate scandal shook Australian cricket, former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has offered a different perspective on one of the most controversial episodes in the sport.Cameron Bancroft was caught on camera using sandpaper to alter the ball during the 2018 Cape Town…