India’s interim head coach VVS Laxman said 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has shown remarkable growth in his understanding of the game over the last six months, adding that the teenager’s maturity has helped him handle pressure at the international level.Sooryavanshi finished India’s tour of Zimbabwe on a high, winning both the Player of the Match and…
Sarvesh Kushare (left) and Tejas Shirse Tejas Shirse will be looking to open India’s medal account in athletics as the track and field events begin at ther Glasgow Commonwealth Games on Monday. Shirse had broken the men’s 110m hurdles national record with a time of 13.27s during Indian Athletics Series in Ludhiana last month, and…
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya (ANI Photo) The Khelo India mission sets a clear and ambitious goal: India must emerge as one of the world’s top 10 sporting nations by 2036 and break into the top five by 2047. By aligning these milestones with the Viksit Bharat vision and the centenary of Independence, the mission elevates…
Commonwealth Games 2026 Day 5 Live Updates: India enjoyed its finest day of the 2026 Commonwealth Games on Sunday, collecting one gold and two silver medals to take its overall tally to four. Weightlifting once again proved to be the country’s biggest strength, while the boxing contingent continued its strong run and the men’s swimming…
VVS Laxman and Shreyas Iyer (Screengrab) India’s comprehensive 3-0 T20I series victory over Zimbabwe ended with mutual appreciation between captain Shreyas Iyer and stand-in head coach VVS Laxman, as both credited each other’s leadership for the team’s commanding performances. A relatively inexperienced Indian squad, missing several first-choice players including Sanju Samson, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh…
Gold for Esha Singh (in the middle) and Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker (on the right) claims bronze NEW DELHI: Esha Singh struck gold for India at the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou on Monday, winning the women’s 25m pistol title in a commanding display, while two-time Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker added a bronze to complete…
India’s Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (ANI Photo) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s dazzling performances against Zimbabwe have earned widespread praise, but stand-in India head coach VVS Laxman believes the teenage sensation still has an important area to develop if he is to fulfil his enormous potential. The 15-year-old capped off an outstanding series with a brilliant 81 off 49 balls…
India’s Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson (ANI Photo) Hanuma Vihari has questioned Team India’s decision to continue backing Abhishek Sharma despite his poor run of form in the ongoing T20I series against Zimbabwe. The former India batter believes the selectors have applied different standards to Abhishek and Sanju Samson, especially after Samson lost his place…
India’s Jadumani Singh Mandengbam (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary) Indian boxer Jadumani Singh Mandengbam moved into the men’s 55kg quarterfinals at the Commonwealth Games 2026 after defeating Pakistan’s Sumama Rehman by a unanimous 5-0 decision on Sunday. The convincing victory came on Kargil Vijay Diwas, making the win even more special for the 22-year-old, who dedicated it…
India’s Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (AP Photo) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s remarkable start to international cricket continued to draw praise, with India interim head coach VVS Laxman highlighting the teenager’s maturity and willingness to learn after his composed innings in the third T20I against Zimbabwe. The 15-year-old anchored India’s batting effort with a well-crafted 81 off 49 deliveries in…
