Jhajjar’s Rahul Pawariya is making waves in archery, securing a silver in the individual recurve and a team gold at the 2025 Asian Archery Championships. This marked a significant achievement, ending Korea’s dominance and bringing India its first team gold since 2007. Supported by seasoned archers, Pawariya is poised for future success. New Delhi: Manu…
IND vs SA 2nd Test Live Score: Marco Jansen’s 6-for bundles India out for 201; Proteas lead by 314 runs at Stumps on Day 3 in Guwahati The third day of the second Test at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium began with talk about whether India could score quickly enough to give themselves a chance of…
Former Indian cricketer and commentator Ravi Shastri (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Former India captain and former head coach Ravi Shastri pulled no punches as he criticised India’s first-innings batting approach during the second Test against South Africa in Guwahati. India, who have experimented with multiple players at the number 3 slot in recent times,…
India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir, right, and former cricketer and commentator Anil Kumble. (PTI file photo) NEW DELHI: Former India spinner Anil Kumble criticised the batting performance after India conceded a 288-run first-innings lead to South Africa in the second Test on Monday, while former Proteas fast bowler Dale Steyn praised the visitors for controlling…
GM Andrey Esipenko in deep thoughts (Photo credit: Michal Walusza/FIDE) Chinese No. 1 Grandmaster Wei Yi maintained his solid performance with black pieces, securing a draw against GM Javokhir Sindarov in the opening game of the FIDE World Cup 2025 final.In the third-place match, GM Andrey Esipenko claimed victory over GM Nodirbek Yakubboev.Wei Yi chose…
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has implemented a key constitutional clause following a Supreme Court directive. This clause prevents officials from simultaneously holding positions in both national and state football organisations. The Supreme Court had instructed AIFF to adopt Article 25.3 (c) and (d) within three weeks of its October 15 order. These articles…
Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey (Photo by Hockey India) The Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey match between India and Belgium was postponed to Tuesday due to adverse weather conditions.The match commenced as scheduled but was halted after three minutes when heavy rain forced the umpires to stop play.Initially rescheduled for 8:45 PM IST, persistent poor…
A man covers his face with a handkerchief as a shield from the air pollution on a smog-filled morning in New Delhi (Photo Credit: AP Photo/Manish Swarup) The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) has requested clarification from the Delhi government regarding the National Championships scheduled for next month, considering the worsening air quality in…
Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem competes in the men’s javelin throw final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, September 18, 2025. (AP Photo) An adjudicator of the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has set aside the life ban imposed on Salman Butt, the long-time coach and mentor of the country’s star javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem.Senator Pervez Rashid,…
India crowned champions again India clinched the Women’s Kabaddi World Cup 2025 on Monday, defeating Chinese Taipei 35–28 in a thrilling final to secure their second consecutive title in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Displaying a near-perfect balance of discipline, aggression and composure throughout the tournament, the Indian team saved its most clinical performance for the summit clash,…
Sachin Tendulkar, Dharmendra NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar shared a note on Monday expressing grief over the death of veteran actor Dharmendra, calling him a major figure in Indian cinema whose energy stayed with everyone who met him. Tendulkar said Dharmendra’s presence connected with people across generations.“I, like many others, took an instant…
India’s batting came apart on the third day of the second Test in Guwahati, leaving the home side staring at a series defeat against South Africa. What hurt India most was their batters’ poor shot selection. Sai Sudharsan was careless, Dhruv Jurel was indiscreet and Rishabh Pant was plain irresponsible as the innings fell apart…
NEW DELHI: South Africa decided not to enforce the follow-on against India after captain Temba Bavuma consulted his players and team management at the end of India’s first innings in the second Test in Guwahati on Monday.Once Jasprit Bumrah was dismissed and India were all out, Bavuma initially asked the players on the field whether…
Marco Jansen’s all-round brilliance played a huge role in South Africa taking the upper hand in the 2nd Test. (Agencies) Marco Jansen delivered a performance to remember in Guwahati, carving his name into South African cricket’s Test records with a landmark all-round display against India. The 25-year-old became the first South African to score a…
Smriti Mandhana’s wedding postponed Smriti Mandhana’s decision to postpone her wedding after her father suffered a sudden health scare has drawn widespread attention, not only because she is one of India’s most celebrated cricketers, but also because it highlights how often players must place personal milestones on hold due to unforeseen circumstances or professional demands….
Tilak Varma and Ruturaj Gaikwad (PTI Photo) The BCCI on Sunday named a 15-member Indian squad for the three-match ODI series against South Africa, beginning on November 30. KL Rahul has been appointed captain as Shubman Gill continues to recover from a neck injury. India also sees the return of Rishabh Pant to the fifty-over…
Team India faces a potential follow-on at home for the first time in 15 years, trailing South Africa by 348 runs at 141/7 on day three. A collapse to under 290 would see them bat again, a rare humiliation last inflicted by the Proteas in 2010. NEW DELHI: South Africa stand on the verge of…
Sunil Gavaskar and Australia cricket team (X) Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar launched a sharp attack on what he sees as blatant double standards in the global pitch debate. His comments followed the opening Ashes Test in Perth, where Australia beat England by eight wickets in a match that wrapped up inside two days. The…
Cristiano Ronaldo once again proved that age has no bearing on his talent, scoring a spectacular bicycle kick for Al-Nassr on Sunday. The 40-year-old Portuguese superstar connected perfectly with a right-wing cross, sending an unstoppable volley past the goalkeeper and completing Al-Nassr’s 4-1 triumph over Al Khaleej in the Saudi Pro League.Ronaldo had recently returned…
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (AP Photo/Tanner Pearson) Inter Miami secured a decisive 4-0 victory against FC Cincinnati in Los Angeles on Sunday, with Lionel Messi delivering an outstanding performance by scoring once and providing three assists. The win advances Inter Miami to the Eastern Conference championship match, scheduled for next Saturday against either Philadelphia…
