Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli looked in ominous touch once again as he tore into the Gujarat Titans bowling attack during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 clash at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on Tuesday.The RCB stalwart hammered 43 off just 25 deliveries before…
NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan Test batter and ex-head coach Haroon Rasheed on Tuesday drew a sharp contrast between the cricketing structures of India and Pakistan, saying India are now enjoying the rewards of long-term planning, strong domestic cricket and a robust age-group system, while Pakistan continue to struggle because of inconsistency and instability.Speaking on hamaraiweb.com,…
Participants perform yoga postures during the 2nd Asian Yogasana Sport Championship, in New Delhi. (PTI file photo) Union sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday said India will push for Yogasana’s inclusion in the Olympic Games as the country prepares its bid to host the 2036 Olympics. His comments came ahead of the first-ever World Yogasana…
In a season of big totals, IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 could be decided by bowlers. Leading the lines for RCB will be Bhuvneshwar Kumar while Mohammed Siraj leads the effort for GT. (Agencies) TimesofIndia.com in Dharamsala: Flat pitches, towering sixes and relentless run-scoring have defined IPL 2026 so far. But when Gujarat Titans (GT) and…
Squads:Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Rajat Patidar (captain), Virat Kohli, Tim David, Jacob Bethell, Romario Shepherd, Josh Hazlewood, Nuwan Thushara, Devdutt Padikkal, Jitesh Sharma (wicketkeeper), Krunal Pandya, Rasikh Dar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jordan Cox, Suyash Sharma, Venkatesh lyer, Swapnil Singh, Jacob Duffy, Kanishk Chouhan, Abhinandan Singh, Mangesh Yadav, Phil Salt, Satvik Deswal, Vicky Ostwal, Vihaan Malhotra. Gujarat Titans:…
Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill (Agency Photos) NEW DELHI: India fast bowler Arshdeep Singh created a huge buzz online after suddenly deleting more than 200 posts from his Instagram account and changing his display picture. Fans noticed that even his hugely popular Champions Trophy 2025 reel with Virat Kohli, which had crossed 150 million views,…
Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli NEW DELHI: After a gruelling 70-match league stage, the IPL 2026 season is finally set for its business end. Only four teams remain in contention from the original ten, all chasing a place in Sunday’s grand finale and a shot at lifting the coveted IPL trophy.The first playoff clash —…
RCB are looking to make their second consecutive IPL final after finishing the league stage as table-toppers, while GT will be hoping to reach the final for the third time in their history and first time since the 2023 season. (PTI Photo/Salman Ali) NEW DELHI: Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) take on Gujarat Titans…
Mansukh Mandaviya (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: The Sports Ministry has officially notified new rules under the National Sports Governance Act, 2025 to improve how sports bodies and disputes are managed in India. The newly notified National Sports Board and National Sports Tribunal Rules for 2026 aim to make sports administration more transparent, professional and digitally…
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) NEW DELHI: Lionel Messi gave fans a scare after leaving Inter Miami CF’s MLS match against Philadelphia Union due to physical discomfort. The concern grew when Messi went straight to the dressing room with medical staff instead of staying on the bench after being substituted, especially with…
