Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: On the eve of the 2026 T20 World Cup final against New Zealand, India captain Suryakumar Yadav was gushing about the fact that he is only following the footsteps of Rohit Sharma.When asked whether he found his predecessor Rohit Sharma’s boots too big to fill, he said:…
VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid share a chat in the dressing room during the Eden Test. (Getty Images) Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman forged a series-defining partnership in the Eden Gardens Test to script one of the greatest turnarounds in cricket. Talking to TOI, the former India captain reflects on the tactical calls, the marathon…
Jack Draper (AP/PTI Photo) Britain’s Jack Draper pulled off one of the biggest wins of his career by knocking out former champion Novak Djokovic in a gripping three-set battle to reach the quarter-finals of Indian Wells Masters on Wednesday.Draper prevailed 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7/5) in a tense slugfest that saw the British left-hander outlast the…
The story of the All England is very important, as it has definitely been a life-changing one for me. The victory gave me recognition, but crucially, it was the foundation on which I could become the coach I am and help build an ecosystem for badminton in the country.In fact, the preparations that helped me…
Sanju Samson, and Sachin Tendulkar As he stepped up to receive his Player of the Tournament award after India had clinched the T20 World Cup Sunday, an emotional Sanju Samson recalled how he felt broken, his dreams shattered, after a wretched run of form. Fortunately for Samson, help was just a call away.Samson became the…
Gautam Gambhir and Arshdeep Singh (Image credit: Instagram) NEW DELHI: India head coach Gautam Gambhir has strongly defended pacer Arshdeep Singh following his on-field altercation with Daryl Mitchell during the final of the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, saying he would have been “absolutely fine” even if the bowler had not apologised after the…
Mohammad Rizwan and Team India NEW DELHI: Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan has come under the spotlight after his earlier remark about not watching India’s matches resurfaced following Pakistan’s heavy defeat to Bangladesh in the first ODI on Wednesday.During a casual conversation with a reporter at a nets session earlier, Rizwan was asked about India’s impressive…
Imad Wasim, Gautam Gambhir, and Suryakumar Yadav Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim praised India’s performance after their T20 World Cup 2026 triumph, saying the team proved its dominance despite criticism about pitches or alleged advantages. India successfully defended their title by defeating New Zealand by 96 runs in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in…
Tanvi Sharma and Lakshya Sen The Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) is back for its eighth edition. It will honor the inspiring stories and achievements of India’s top athletes from many different sports. The TOISA 2025 ceremony will take place on March 21, 2026, in Lucknow. The event will bring together well-known sports stars…
Kiran George (PTI Photo/Gurinder Osan)( NEW DELHI: India had a mixed day at the Swiss Open on Wednesday, with some impressive wins but several early exits. The biggest highlight came from Kiran George, who stunned former world champion Loh Kean Yew of Singapore in straight games. Ranked 42nd in the world, Kiran edged past the…
