Ravichandran Ashwin (C), Ravindra Jadeja (L) and Vijay Shankar (R) (Photo by Prakash Singh/Getty Images) Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has named his four favourites for the upcoming IPL season, notably leaving out his former franchise Chennai Super Kings. His selections come shortly after the IPL mini-auction held at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi….
India-Pakistan Flags (AFP) A leading Pakistani international kabaddi player, Ubaidullah Rajput, is staring at possible disciplinary action after his participation in a private tournament in Bahrain triggered a major controversy back home. The issue surfaced after images and videos of Rajput wearing an Indian jersey and waving the Indian flag during the GCC Cup on…
D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa, and Koneru Humpy (GCL Photo) NEW DELHI: Former World chess champion and one of the greatest ever to grace the game of 64 squares, Bobby Fischer once said, “I like the moment when I break a man’s ego.”Few quotes capture the long-held mythology of elite chess as sharply as that one….
Australia’s Mitchell Starc appeals successfully for the wicket of England’s Joe Root (Image: AP/Tertius Pickard) England finds itself in a precarious position at 213-8 in response to Australia’s first innings total of 371 on day two of the third Ashes Test at Adelaide Oval. Australia, needing only a draw to retain the Ashes after winning…
Coach Sandeep on the left with Daksh Kamra in the middle (Special Arrangement) Ahmedabad: In Varun Chakravarthy, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have the world’s best T20I bowler and a proven performer in the Indian Premier League (IPL). With 100 wickets in 84 IPL matches, Chakravarthy has been a vital cog for KKR in recent years….
Rashid Khan of Mumbai Emirates DUBAI: MI Emirates pulled off a thrilling seven-run win over Dubai Capitals at the Dubai International Stadium on Wednesday, successfully defending a modest 137/8. Jonny Bairstow’s fluent half-century anchored the innings, while Rashid Khan’s timely double strike turned the match on its head during the chase.The victory lifted MI Emirates…
Hardik Pandya at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The fourth T20I between India and South Africa in Lucknow on Wednesday was abandoned without a single ball being bowled due to “excessive fog,” a scenario that triggered widespread outrage among fans and renewed discussions on air quality and scheduling. Images of India…
NEW DELHI: “Apne ghar walon ke saamne khelne ka maza kuch aur hi hoga [Playing in front of my family members will be a completely different feeling]” — India spinner Ravi Bishnoi is relishing the prospect of playing in front of his home crowd next IPL season. Bishnoi, who was part of the Lucknow Super…
India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav, right, at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Cricket fans poured their frustration onto the cold, foggy night outside the Ekana Cricket Stadium on Wednesday after the fourth T20I between India and South Africa was abandoned without a single ball being bowled, leaving thousands disappointed and empty-handed.Go Beyond…
Chennai Super Kings (Photo by Prakash Singh/Getty Images) Ravichandran Ashwin has weighed in on the fierce bidding war for Australian all-rounder Cameron Green at the IPL 2026 mini auction, pointing out that Chennai Super Kings missed a major opportunity. Kolkata Knight Riders eventually secured Green for a record Rs 25.20 crore, making him the priciest…
