File Pic: MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli Former New Zealand pacer Neil Wagner has opened up about one of the defining contests of his career — the 2014 Auckland Test against India — where he exposed Virat Kohli’s early struggles with the short ball but admitted that MS Dhoni appeared to have decoded his tactics.Speaking…
The Champions League group phase draw concluded on Thursday (AP Photo/Laurent Cipriani) Paris Saint-Germain’s defense of their Champions League crown will begin with a demanding schedule after Thursday’s draw in Monaco placed them alongside Bayern Munich and Barcelona. The French champions, who lifted the trophy for the first time last season, will also face Tottenham,…
Rohit Sharma will be back in action for India in ODIs in October (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images) Rohit Sharma, India’s ODI captain, has never been one to shy away from a challenge with the bat. Asked which bowler he would most like to hit for six, the 37-year-old responded with trademark confidence. “Honestly, everyone!…
Novak Djokovic of Serbia wipes sweat from his face between serves to Zachary Svajda, of the United States, during the second round of the U.S. Open on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 in New York. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) TOI in New York: The precision remains – 10 aces and 48 winners in his second round outing…
Sachin Tendulkar and family offer prayers at Lalbaugcha Raja (Screengrabs) Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and his family visited the famed Lalbaugcha Raja in Mumbai today, seeking blessings on the occasion of Ganesh ChaturthiSachin, wife Anjali, son Arjun and daughter Sara were seen in traditional attire as they offered prayers before the iconic Ganesha idol. Their…
Wanindu Hasaranga of Sri Lanka (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) Sri Lanka has announced a 17-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe in Harare, with key all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga absent due to a hamstring injury suffered during a T20I series against Bangladesh in July. The team, led by Charith Asalanka, will play…
NEW DELHI: Mohammed Shami numbers have spoken volumes — 229 wickets in 64 Tests, 206 scalps in 108 ODIs, and 27 wickets in 25 T20Is. He topped the wicket charts at the 2023 ODI World Cup with 24 dismissals and was also India’s joint-highest wicket-taker at the 2025 Champions Trophy with nine wickets.Go Beyond The…
Daniil Medvedev (AP Photo) Daniil Medvedev has been handed a hefty $42,500 fine by the US Open following his explosive first-round defeat to France’s Benjamin Bonzi, with the penalties eating up more than a third of his $110,000 prize money.Tournament referee Jake Garner imposed a $30,000 sanction for unsportsmanlike conduct and a further $12,500 for…
PV Sindhu defeated Malaysia’s Karupathevan Letshanaa in the women’s second round match of the Badminton World Championships in Paris (AP Photo/Christophe Ena) PV Sindhu showcased her trademark resilience once again, clawing her way back from being on the back foot to defeat Malaysia’s Letshanaa Karupathevan and book a place in the women’s singles pre-quarterfinals of…
Gautam Gambhir, Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav (Images via Getty Images) Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has pointed out that Gautam Gambhir’s approach as coach places greater value on bowlers who can contribute with the bat, a factor he feels has impacted Kuldeep Yadav’s opportunities. “One thing stands out in Gautam’s coaching, he values bowlers…
