Star batter Virat Kohli has started his preparations for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, taking part in Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) training session at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. During the nets, Kohli faced Bhuvneshwar Kumar, setting up a contest within the squad ahead of the new season.A video from the session showed Bhuvneshwar…
Erling Haaland (Photo by Total Chess/Jonathan Turton) NEW DELHI: Already an icon in the world of football, Erling Haaland is stepping into the world of chess, not as a player but as an investor. He has backed Norway Chess and its newly launched Total Chess World Championship Tour, aiming to help grow the sport globally….
MS Dhoni with wife Sakshi (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings wicket-keeper batter and former India captain MS Dhoni’s wife Sakshi Dhoni recently shared an emotional birthday message for her father-in-law Pan Singh Dhoni, highlighting his role in Dhoni’s journey. She posted a picture and praised his life story, calling it inspiring and crediting…
India’s D Gukesh (FIDE/Eng Chin An via PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s young chess star D Gukesh has come under criticism from former world champion Anatoly Karpov, who claimed his title win was more down to luck than dominance. Gukesh had defeated Ding Liren to become the youngest world champion, but some voices, especially from…
MS Dhoni with wife Sakshi (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings wicket-keeper batter and former India captain MS Dhoni’s wife Sakshi Dhoni recently shared an emotional birthday message for her father-in-law Pan Singh Dhoni, highlighting his role in Dhoni’s journey. She posted a picture and praised his life story, calling it inspiring and crediting…
NEW DELHI: India is set to host a major global athletics event, as the state of Odisha will stage the World Indoor Athletics Championships in 2028. The announcement was made by World Athletics president Sebastian Coe, marking a big moment for the country as it continues to grow its presence in international sports. This will…
Rupal Chaudhary and Gulveer Singh The Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) returns for its eighth edition, celebrating the achievements and inspiring journeys of India’s finest athletes. The TOISA 2025 ceremony will be held on March 21, 2026, in Lucknow, bringing together the country’s top sporting icons and emerging stars.This edition’s awards will honour performances…
Yuzvendra Chahal celebrates with teammates (PTI Photo/Shashank Parade)( Yuzvendra Chahal is heading into IPL 2026 with a renewed mindset and a strong focus on fitness, hoping to turn a difficult phase in his career into a fresh start with Punjab Kings. The 35-year-old leg-spinner, who has not featured for India since 2023, revealed a major…
Riyan Parag, left, with Kumar Sangakkara, during a pre-season press conference (PTI Photo) Riyan Parag’s transition into full-time captaincy at Rajasthan Royals is one of the most anticipated subplots ahead of Indian Premier League 2026, especially following the departure of Sanju Samson, arguably the face of the franchise until last season.It is a conversation that…
Indian men’s cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir has filed a lawsuit in the Delhi high court seeking relief against what he described as misuse of his identity through artificial intelligence (AI) tools, deepfakes, and unauthorised commercial use, news agency ANI reported on Thursday. In his petition, Gambhir has named multiple social media accounts, intermediaries…
