D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa, and Koneru Humpy (GCL Photo) NEW DELHI: Former World chess champion and one of the greatest ever to grace the game of 64 squares, Bobby Fischer once said, “I like the moment when I break a man’s ego.”Few quotes capture the long-held mythology of elite chess as sharply as that one….
Australia’s Mitchell Starc (AP Photo/Tertius Pickard) Mitchell Starc delivered a blunt verdict on decision-review technology after Snicko once again became the centre of attention during the third Ashes Test in Adelaide, describing it as the “worst technology ever” following a series of controversial calls on Day 2. The debate around Snicko had already been raging…
Australia’s Mitchell Starc appeals successfully for the wicket of England’s Joe Root (Image: AP/Tertius Pickard) England finds itself in a precarious position at 213-8 in response to Australia’s first innings total of 371 on day two of the third Ashes Test at Adelaide Oval. Australia, needing only a draw to retain the Ashes after winning…
Sourav Ganguly, the new co-owner and ambassador of Tiigers of Kolkata in the ISPL, alongside Aksha Kamboj, Executive Chairperson of Aspect Global. (Image: Tiigers of Kolkata) Sourav Ganguly has spent decades at the heart of Indian cricket, from junior camps and high-pressure overseas tours to the boardroom and the commentary box. Yet, even after everything…
NEW DELHI: Indian athletes have claimed the top rank in dope violations once again. The country’s athletes notched up a record 260 involvements in dope-related activities in the year 2024, as revealed by the latest World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) report. According to the report published on Wada’s website late on Tuesday, it has listed India…
Australia’s Nathan Lyon, left, celebrates with teammate Mitchell Starc after dismissing England’s Ben Duckett. (AP Photo) Nathan Lyon etched his name deeper into cricket history on Thursday as the evergreen off-spinner surpassed Glenn McGrath on the all-time Test wickets list, delivering a decisive blow to England on the second day of the third Ashes Test…
Jasprit Bumrah (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Jasprit Bumrah was involved in an incident with a fan after losing his temper at an airport, where he was standing in a check-in queue. A video of the episode has since gone viral on social media.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The fan was recording…
India’s top men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty produced a remarkable comeback to defeat Olympic silver medallists Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang in their opening Group B match at the BWF World Tour Finals on Wednesday. The world No. 3 Indian duo, the only representatives from the country at the season-ending event,…
Babar Azam (Image credit: BBL) NEW DELHI: Adelaide Strikers secured a thrilling three-wicket win over Sydney Sixers in the fourth match of the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 season. Jamie Overton was named Player of the Match for his outstanding all-round performance.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!With this victory, the…
Carlos Alcaraz and Juan Carlos Ferrero (AP Photo/Thibault Camus, File) Carlos Alcaraz has announced the end of his long and hugely successful partnership with coach Juan Carlos Ferrero, bringing to a close a seven-year journey that took the Spaniard to the very top of men’s tennis. The world No. 1 confirmed the decision on Wednesday…
India vs South Africa Live Score, 4th T20I: Shubman Gill’s lean run has been a major talking point, but an equally “out of runs” captain Suryakumar Yadav is also under growing scrutiny as India look to strike the right balance and clinch the five-match series against South Africa in the fourth T20I here on Wednesday….
NEW DELHI: Shubman Gill’s struggle against straight deliveries is an area of concern, former national batting coach Sanjay Bangar said on Wednesday. The opener has scored just 32 runs in three games in the ongoing T20I series against South Africa. However, what worries Bangar more than the total runs is Gill’s strike rate, which dips…
Ashok Sharma celebrates after taking a wicket in the Ranji Trophy (Special Arrangement) NEW DELHI: Rajasthan head coach Anshu Jain vividly recalls his first impression of Ashok Sharma when he saw him bowling in the nets in Jaipur.“Erratic but fast,” Jain tells TimesofIndia.com. IPL Auction Analysis: Why franchise broke the bank for uncapped Indians The…
Sri Lanka cricket team (ANI) Sri Lanka Cricket has confirmed the appointment of R. Sridhar as the national team’s fielding coach, with his contract running through the end of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The appointment came into effect on December 11 and will conclude shortly after the T20 World Cup finishes on…
NEW DELHI: India’s preparations for their T20 World Cup title defence have received a major boost with mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy entering uncharted territory at the top of the ICC Men’s T20I Bowler Rankings. The right-arm spinner has surged to a career-best rating of 818 points, further consolidating his position as the No.1 ranked bowler…
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe believes India represents a vast, largely untapped market for track and field, and has identified the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad as a pivotal moment for the sport’s growth in the country. Coe made the remarks during a virtual media interaction on Tuesday, while confirming that the mixed 4x400m relay…
Sarthak Ranjan will play for Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL 2026 NEW DELHI: As the old adage goes, “Tough times never last, but tough people do.” The line fits perfectly with the journey of Delhi batter Sarthak Ranjan, who on Tuesday was roped in by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for Rs 30 lakh at…
FIFA World Cup Trophy (AP Photo) FIFA World Cup organisers on Tuesday announced a new cut-price ticket category for the 2026 tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico, responding to growing criticism from fans over soaring prices. FIFA said it has created a limited “Supporter Entry Tier” priced at $60 for all 104 matches,…
Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Rodrigo De Paul (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Lionel Messi capped his much-celebrated GOAT India Tour 2025 by sharing a minute-long video montage of his visit, offering fans a heartfelt glimpse into his whirlwind journey across the country and expressing optimism about the future of football in India. Go Beyond The…
Prithvi Shaw and Sarfaraz Khan NEW DELHI: The IPL 2026 auction delivered many big-money headlines, but few stories matched the emotional weight of Prithvi Shaw and Sarfaraz Khan scripting their return to the league after early rejection. Once touted as India’s next batting stars, both were initially left unsold, only to find new life in…
