Jan 14, 2026, 12:43 IST

Jan 14, 2026, 12:43 IST

Ayush Badoni with Shubman Gill in Rajkot (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Ahead of the second ODI against New Zealand, India’s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak explained the rationale behind Ayush Badoni’s inclusion in the squad following Washington Sundar’s injury. Kotak pointed to the Delhi youngster’s consistent performances for India A and in the Indian Premier…

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Jan 14, 2026, 12:11 IST

Jan 14, 2026, 12:11 IST

USA cricket team (Pic credit: ICC) MUMBAI: Four US cricketers of Pakistan origin – Ali Khan, Shayan Jahangir, Mohammad Mohsin and Ehsan Adil are awaiting visa clearance to travel to India for the upcoming T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka after attending their scheduled appointment on Tuesday and submitting their documents at the…

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Jan 14, 2026, 08:10 IST

Jan 14, 2026, 08:10 IST

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India batter Mohammad Kaif has offered a sharp, experience-driven explanation on why Virat Kohli has consistently stayed ahead of Rohit Sharma in ODI cricket, placing the spotlight firmly on Kohli’s mindset and ability to turn starts into match-winning contributions.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube…

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Updated: Jan 13, 2026, 20:24 IST

Updated: Jan 13, 2026, 20:24 IST

Lakshya Sen (PTI Photo/Salman Ali) NEW DELHI: India’s ace shuttler Lakshya Sen began his India Open Super 750 campaign on a strong note on Tuesday. He moved into the second round with a comfortable straight-game win over fellow Indian Ayush Shetty. The match was played at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi.Lakshya, the…

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Updated: Jan 13, 2026, 20:07 IST

Updated: Jan 13, 2026, 20:07 IST

Mia Blichfeldt of Team Denmark in Paris Olympics 2024 (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: After last year’s controversy around the playing conditions at the India Open, Denmark shuttler Mia Blichfeldt has once again raised concerns on Monday, saying the change of venue has not improved the situation for players. The tournament has been…

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Jan 13, 2026, 17:42 IST

Jan 13, 2026, 17:42 IST

Pakistan-born USA fast bowler Ali Khan has been denied an Indian visa ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup, raising uncertainty over his availability for matches scheduled to be played in India during the tournament.The 35-year-old, who was born in Pakistan’s Punjab, shared the update on Instagram Stories on Tuesday (January 13). He posted a…

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Jan 13, 2026, 16:30 IST

Jan 13, 2026, 16:30 IST

MUMBAI: Mumbai stand-in captain Siddhesh Lad has called on the BCCI to do away with 9am starts for knockout matches in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, saying the scheduling gives a clear advantage to teams bowling first and makes the toss a decisive factor. Lad’s remarks came after Mumbai lost to Karnataka by 55 runs (via…

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Updated: Jan 13, 2026, 15:57 IST

Updated: Jan 13, 2026, 15:57 IST

Indian GM R Praggnanandhaa (PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra) NEW DELHI: India’s R Praggnanandhaa has admitted that his form has dropped in recent months. The 20-year-old grandmaster spoke honestly about his struggles after a very busy 2025 season.Praggnanandhaa had a strong start to 2025, where he won several big tournaments, including the Tata Steel Masters, the Superbet…

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Updated: Jan 13, 2026, 15:38 IST

Updated: Jan 13, 2026, 15:38 IST

Kranti Gaud (Image credit: Instagram) NEW DELHI: As you enter Ghuwara village in Madhya Pradesh and ask for Kranti Gaud, people will happily point the way, saying, “World Cup jita hai jisne.” They will guide you straight to the doorstep of the all-rounder who has become the pride of the village. Even before the World…

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Jan 13, 2026, 14:44 IST

Jan 13, 2026, 14:44 IST

Mary Kom and Onler Karong (Image credit: Instagram) NEW DELHI: Mary Kom’s estranged husband Karung Onkholer, popularly known as Onler, has firmly refuted the Olympic bronze medallist’s allegations that she was deprived of crores of rupees and lost land purchased with her own earnings. The couple, both from Manipur, were married for over 20 years…

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Updated: Jan 13, 2026, 14:19 IST

Updated: Jan 13, 2026, 14:19 IST

KC Cariappa (Pic credit: Cariappa’s Instagram post) NEW DELHI: Former Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings leg-spinner KC Cariappa has announced his retirement from Indian (BCCI) cricket at the age of 31, bringing the curtain down on a career that promised much and delivered moments he says will stay with him forever.Go Beyond The Boundary…

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Jan 13, 2026, 11:30 IST

Jan 13, 2026, 11:30 IST

NEW DELHI: At 6 feet 5 inches, Ayush Shetty doesn’t quite blend into a badminton court. He looms, he stretches the geometry of rallies, and when he unloads his attack from the backcourt, the shuttle seems to descend from a different altitude. Over the past two years, Ayush has quietly built a compelling case as…

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Updated: Jan 13, 2026, 10:30 IST

Updated: Jan 13, 2026, 10:30 IST

NEW DELHI: The govt is actively considering bringing in Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) card holders to play for the tricolour to shore up the country’s medal fortunes at the forthcoming edition of the Olympics, according to its 10-year strategic plan for the Games, TOI has learnt. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel….

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Jan 13, 2026, 10:11 IST

Jan 13, 2026, 10:11 IST

Representative image (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: A recent case involving a national-level shooting coach allegedly sexually assaulting a minor shooter has sparked concern about athlete safety in the sports community, highlighting a need for stricter measures and accountability within sports arenas to protect young sportspersons. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!National…

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Jan 13, 2026, 09:44 IST

Jan 13, 2026, 09:44 IST

Virat Kohli’s young lookalike has opened up about his memorable encounter with the Indian batting icon after their interaction took social media by storm. Ahead of the first ODI between India and New Zealand, Kohli lit up Vadodara with a heartwarming moment involving the pint-sized fan who bears a striking resemblance to the former India…

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Australia captain Alyssa Healy announces retirement; India series to be her last | Cricket News

Australia captain Alyssa Healy announces retirement; India series to be her last | Cricket News

Alyssa Healy (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Australia captain Alyssa Healy announced on Tuesday that she will retire from cricket in March following the home series against India, bringing an end to a decorated international career. The 35-year-old wicketkeeper-batter has represented Australia for 15 years, having made her debut as a teenager.Across all formats, Healy has…

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Jan 13, 2026, 05:00 IST

Jan 13, 2026, 05:00 IST

India’s captain Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli (PTI Photo) Indian cricket’s next wave is being told, in no uncertain terms, that raw ability will only take them so far. What truly separates the elite from the rest is discipline, routine and an almost obsessive commitment to improvement. Ahead of India’s ongoing ODI series against New…

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