Former England batter Geoffrey Boycott has criticised Joe Root’s leadership during England’s defeat to New Zealand in the second Test at The Oval, saying the stand-in captain appeared to have learned “nothing” from his previous spell in charge. Boycott also welcomed the return of Ben Stokes for the third Test, saying England needed him back…
NEW DELHI: Tyson, a four-legged Army hero, was shot in the leg during Operation Trashi-I in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, and is “recovering well.” The Army on Tuesday said he is “wounded but in high spirits,” showing courage while leading the entry into a terrorist hideout.The German Shepherd, serving in the Army, demonstrated true Indian…
“Humaari ladki toh gāi hai… muh se awaaz nahi nikalti… sehmi sehmi si rehti hai,” Twisha Sharma’s relatives joke as the newlywed waits after her “kanyadaan” for her husband. It is the kind of familiar “ladki waale” humour heard at countless Indian weddings – a performative reassurance to the groom’s family that their daughter is…
NEW DELHI: Two years ago, Avesh Khan was among the standbys during India’s successful T20 World Cup campaign in 2024. Since then, hampered by injuries and subsequent loss of form, his international career has gone haywire.Now, after a disappointing outing for the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the Indian Premier League (IPL), the Madhya Pradesh…
Matheesha Pathirana (AFP Photo) Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced that its players will only be allowed to participate in IPL 2026 after successfully completing mandatory physical performance tests. The board confirmed that No Objection Certificates (NOCs) will be issued strictly based on players meeting the required fitness standards.“Only those who successfully meet the required…
Representative image (AI-generated) NEW DELHI: Banks in Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh are closed on Monday to mark two state-specific holidays — State Inauguration Day and Indigenous Faith Day. Banks in all other states are operating as usual.Bank holidays in India vary by state, depending on local festivals and observances. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)…
NEW DELHI: Big political personalities were humbled in the latest round of assembly elections, with voters across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Kerala delivering a “vote for change” that swept aside as many as 50 ministers – including two sitting chief ministers – alongside several high-profile challengers in other states and a Union Territory.In West…
Gujarat Titans’ Kulwant Khejroliya (PTI Photo/Arun Sharma) NEW DELHI: Gujarat Titans have made a key change ahead of IPL 2026, bringing in left-arm pacer Kulwant Khejroliya as a replacement for the injured Prithviraj Yarra. As the new season approaches, the team is focusing on stability and building on its strong past performances.On Tuesday, captain Shubman…
England’s batting mainstay Joe Root struck his second century of the Ashes series on Monday, taking his overall tally to 41 Test hundreds and drawing level with Australian great Ricky Ponting in third place on the all-time list. The prolific right-hander reached the landmark with a couple off Michael Neser during a composed innings in…
The Ayyappa awaits: Sabarimala supreme’s sanctum nears Supreme Court’s final verdict Before dawn breaks over the dense forests of Pathanamthitta, the chants begin. Barefoot men in black or blue dhotis, having observed 41 days of vratham, climb the 18 sacred steps with irumudi on their heads and a single name on their lips. Ayyappa! For…
