Leon Mendonca (Photo: Tata Steel Chess Tournament) NEW DELHI: Earlier this year, 19-year-old Grandmaster Leon Luke Mendonca arrived at Wijk aan Zee full of hope, only to be crushed by exhaustion as his eagerly awaited Tata Steel Masters debut became a grueling test of endurance.Entering the fray as last year’s Challengers champion, Mendonca had hoped…
Atharva Taide (PTI Photo) Nagpur:Atharva Taide had barely taken guard on Wednesday morning when the first murmur of dismissal rang out. At 9.29am, Akash Deep’s opening delivery – a length ball that straightened just enough – kissed past the edge and pegged back his off stump. Rest of India (ROI) had got what seemed like…
GUWAHATI, INDIA – SEPTEMBER 30: Amanjot Kaur of India hits out during the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup India 2025 match between India and Sri Lanka at Barsapara Cricket Stadium on September 30, 2025 in Guwahati, India. (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) Guwahati:Deepti Sharma won the Player of the Match award on Tuesday night for…
Ahmedabad: India’s captain Shubman Gill during a training session ahead of the first Test cricket match between India and West Indies, in Ahmedabad. (PTI Photo) Ahmedabad: American businessman and the founder of Amazon once said, “If you’re not stubborn, you’ll give up on experiments too soon. And if you’re not flexible, you’ll pound your head…
IND vs WI Live Score, 1st Test Match Day 1: India’s Test journey under Shubman Gill at home begins today against a depleted West Indies in Ahmedabad, but don’t mistake this for an easy ride. In India, even a draw is viewed as a defeat and the scars of their last home series loss to…
Shikhar Dhawan breaks silence on fight with Virat Kohli (Agency Photos) Shikhar Dhawan and Virat Kohli share a history that extends beyond their cricket careers, with both players coming from Delhi-Punjabi backgrounds and rising through the ranks of Indian cricket together.Their partnership was particularly notable in One Day Internationals, where they formed part of India’s…
Pakistan suffered a five-wicket loss to India in Dubai, as the Suryakumar Yadav-led side secured India’s ninth Asia Cup title. (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reportedly suspended all No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for players planning to participate in foreign T20 leagues following the national team’s defeat to India in the…
Shubman Gill of India (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) New Delhi: A month before the official announcement, Shubman Gill was told that he was going to be India’s next Test captain. In a meeting with coach Gautam Gambhir, chief selector Ajit Agarkar, and a top cricket administrator, he was informed that he would lead India…
Vaibhav Suryavanshi (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi added yet another milestone to his growing list of achievements, smashing the fourth-fastest Youth Test century in history with a breathtaking 78-ball hundred against Australia U19 at the Ian Healy Oval on Wednesday.The 14-year-old left-hander also entered an elite club, becoming the only…
Connor McDavid’s future uncertain after Kaprizov’s $136M deal (Imaeg via: Getty Images) Connor McDavid’s future with the Edmonton Oilers has once again taken center stage in NHL contract discussions. After Minnesota Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov secured an eight-year, $136 million extension this week, the attention immediately shifted to what Edmonton’s superstar captain might demand when…
