Australia’s Usman Khawaja (AP Photo/James Elsby) Former England captain Michael Vaughan has said Usman Khawaja should take control of his own future and decide for himself when to walk away from Test cricket, with the fifth Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground looming as a possible farewell.“There comes a point where you can’t let…
Damien Martyn (Image credit: Instagram) NEW DELHI: Former Australian cricketer Damien Martyn has been rushed to hospital and placed in an induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis, media reports said on Wednesday.The former batsman, who represented Australia in 67 Tests between 1992 and 2006 and featured in 208 one-day internationals, was admitted on Boxing…
Unnati Hooda, Shahnawaz Khan, Shaili Singh, Princedeep Singh and Samrat Rana With an eye on Los Angeles three years from now, a crucial Olympic cycle unfolds for India from the New Year onwards. Keeping in mind a busy, demanding 2026 for Indian sportspersons across major disciplines — culminating in the Asian Games in Aichi and…
Joburg Super Kings (JSK) celebrate a wicket during Match 6 of the SA20 Season 4 between Durban Super Giants (DSG) and Joburg Super Kings (JSK). (Photo Credit: SA20) Off-spinner Prenelan Subrayen came back to haunt his former franchise Durban Super Giants (DSG) with a devastating new-ball spell before Rilee Rossouw rode his luck to guide…
Magnus Carlsen (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen once again showcased his endgame brilliance, clinching a record-extending ninth World Blitz title to go with the Rapid gold medal he won two days earlier. However, Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi endured a dramatic collapse in the semifinals and had to settle for a…
Damien Martyn (Image credit: Instagram) NEW DELHI: Former Australia batter Damien Martyn has been admitted to hospital and placed in an induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis, according to media reports on Wednesday.The 54-year-old, who represented Australia in 67 Tests between 1992 and 2006 and featured in 208 one-day internationals, was hospitalised on Boxing…
Magnus Carlsen’s latest table slam goes viral on social media platforms (Screengrab) World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen once again found himself in the spotlight, not for his chess moves, but for his angry reaction at the board. The incident happened on Monday during the World Blitz Championship in Doha, after Carlsen lost to India’s Arjun…
Arjun Erigaisi (Photo by FIDE/Lennart Ootes) NEW DELHI: India had a proud moment at the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships as Arjun Erigaisi delivered a double medal performance on Tuesday in Doha, Qatar.The 22-year-old chess star won bronze medals in both the Rapid and Blitz events. With the medals, he also became the first…
Lasith Malinga (PTI Photo) Sri Lanka have brought back one of its biggest cricket heroes ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Former fast bowler Lasith Malinga has been appointed as a consultant fast bowling coach for the national team.Sri Lanka Cricket confirmed the news in an official statement, with the board also…
Gurjoat Siingh Khangura (Special arrangements) NEW DELHI: “Gurjoat ka matlab hai Guru ki Jyot, the light of God,” said Gurjoat Siingh Khangura, his voice still carrying the absolute warmth and undeniable pride of a newly crowned national champion.As he finished explaining his name’s literal meaning, a short pause and a quiet laugh followed. After all,…
