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Three-year-old Sarvagya Singh Kushwaha (File Photo) A complaint has been lodged against Sarwagya Singh Kushwaha, who recently made headlines as the youngest-ever FIDE-rated chess player. According to a report from The Indian Express, the complaint questions the legitimacy of his achievement, suggesting unfair means were used to obtain the rating.The complaint specifically alleges that his…

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 schedule unveiled (PTI Photo) Media company JioStar has confirmed its commitment to fulfil its contract with the International Cricket Council. This statement was released following reports suggesting the broadcaster might exit its USD 3-billion deal before the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. JioStar was formed through a merger…

Vaibhav Suryavanshi of India (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi showcased an extraordinary performance in the U-19 Asia Cup match against UAE in Dubai on Wednesday, scoring 171 runs off just 95 balls. His remarkable innings helped India post a massive total of 433/6 in their allocated 50 overs.The 14-year-old left-handed batsman from Bihar…

Lucknow Super Giants’ Rishabh Pant during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 cricket match between Lucknow Super Giants and Sunrisers Hyderabad, in Lucknow. (PTI Photo) In their four-year journey as an IPL franchise, Lucknow Super Giants have rarely been shy about bold decisions. Last year’s Rs 27 crore splurge on Rishabh Pant rewrote auction history,…

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s catch (screengrabs) NEW DELHI: India’s opening match of the U19 Asia Cup 2025 turned into a showcase of dominance, power-hitting, and athletic brilliance, capped by a flying catch from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi that matched the authority of his record-shattering 171 on Friday. The moment arrived in the 38th over of UAE’s chase, when Prithvi…

Jitesh Sharma’s lucky escape against South Africa (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: In the second T20I match of the five-match series between India and South Africa, wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma experienced an unusual moment at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh on Thursday.Jitesh Sharma, who currently serves as India’s primary wicketkeeper-batter in T20Is after…

Cuttack: India’s Shubman Gill ahead of the first T20I cricket match between India and South Africa at Barabati Stadium, in Cuttack. (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak)(PTI12_09_2025_000347B) Ever since returning to the T20I set-up as vice-captain, Shubman Gill has blown hot and cold with the bat. The opener has had a few starts but lacked consistency that he…

Vaibhav Suryavanshi (Pic credit: ACC) Fourteen-year-old Indian batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi scored 171 runs against UAE in the ACC Under-19 Men’s Asia Cup 2025 Group A match at Dubai’s ICC Academy Ground on Friday, December 12, becoming the second-highest Indian scorer in U19 ODIs and helping India begin their campaign successfully.Suryavanshi’s innings was marked by rapid…

Vinesh Phogat (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India’s trailblazing wrestler Vinesh Phogat has officially reignited her Olympic journey. On Friday, the 31-year-old announced her return to competitive wrestling — ending her 18-month retirement with a powerful declaration that her “fire never left,” and that she is ready to chase her dream of stepping onto the Olympic…

Hardik Pandya (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India all-rounder Hardik Pandya’s subdued knock in the second T20I against South Africa has drawn sharp criticism, with former all-rounder Irfan Pathan dissecting in detail why the big-hitter failed to replicate his match-winning brilliance from the series opener. Hardik, who struck a game-changing fifty in Cuttack, managed just 20…