Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images) Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham scored a late equalizer in the 87th minute to secure a 2-2 draw against Elche in Sunday’s Spanish league match, extending Madrid’s winless streak to three games while maintaining their one-point lead over Barcelona in the standings.Madrid had to fight back…
According to doctors, Mandhana’s father, Srinivas Mandhana, reported symptoms of angina pectoris, a form of chest pain associated with coronary heart disease. (Image credit: X) KOLHAPUR: The much-anticipated wedding of Indian women’s cricket team vice-captain Smriti Mandhana and musician Palash Muchhal was postponed indefinitely after her father fell ill in Sangli and had to be…
With Kane Williamson back in action, New Zealand’s home Test summer against the West Indies just got a serious upgrade. Known for his composure at the crease, Williamson’s return is a game-changer for the Blackcaps. Complementing his comeback are emerging fast bowlers Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes, and Blair Tickner, all of whom have earned their…
In an unexpected turn of events, the joyous wedding festivities for Smriti Mandhana in Sangli were put on hold as her family faced urgent health concerns. Her father, Srinivas Mandhana, showed worrisome symptoms akin to a heart attack, prompting an ICU admission. Meanwhile, her fiancé, Palash Muchhal, battled a viral infection and sought medical care…
Italian team members pose with the Davis Cup trophy. (AP Photo) Italy celebrated a remarkable slice of tennis history on Sunday, clinching their third Davis Cup title in as many years with a 2-0 victory over Spain in Bologna. The triumph marked a stunning home treble achieved without star player Jannik Sinner, as Filippo Volandri’s…
KL Rahul, who captained India in 12 ODIs between 2022 and 2023, returns to the role after two years. (AFP Photo) MUMBAI: With Shubman Gill still recovering from his neck injury, KL Rahul was on Sunday named captain of the Indian team for the three upcoming ODIs against South Africa starting Nov 30 in Ranchi….
Pakistan beat Zimbabwe by 69 runs in Rawalpindi in the ongoing tri-series, despite an unbeaten 67 from Ryan Burl. The result pushed Zimbabwe’s net run rate down and kept Sri Lanka in the race for the final. Pakistan have secured a place in the final after winning their first three matches.Pakistan posted 195, led by…
Lakshya Sen secures his first Australian Open Super 500 title. (Image: Badminton Photo/X) Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen secured his first title of the 2025 season by defeating Japan’s Yushi Tanaka in straight games 21-15, 21-11 at the Australian Open Super 500 tournament on Sunday. The 24-year-old Commonwealth Games champion took just 38 minutes to clinch…
India’s men’s hockey team secured a 1-0 victory against Korea in their opening match of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025. The game took place at the Sultan Azlan Shah Stadium in Ipoh, Malaysia, on Sunday, with Mohammed Raheel scoring the decisive goal in the 15th minute.The Indian team started strongly, controlling possession with precise…
Palash Muchhal and Smriti Mandhana at their mehendi ceremony (X) The much-anticipated wedding of Indian cricket star Smriti Mandhana and music composer-filmmaker Palash Muchhal, scheduled for this Sunday in Sangli, has been indefinitely postponed.Mandhana’s manager Tuhin Mishra confirmed that her father is unwell and the family has decided to put the ceremony on hold. Smriti…
Chess masters Javokhir Sindarov, and Wei Yi at FIDE World Cup semifinals in Goa. (Image: X/FIDE_chess) Grandmasters Javokhir Sindarov of Uzbekistan and Wei Yi of China secured their spots in the FIDE World Cup 2025 finals after winning their respective semifinals through tiebreaks on Sunday, also earning their places in the Candidates tournament.The semifinals moved…
Axar Patel during a practice session ahead of the second Test cricket match between India and South Africa, at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Sunday announced India’s squad for the three-match ODI series against South Africa. KL Rahul, India’s first-choice…
Smriti Mandhana and Palash Muchhal Mumbai: Smriti Mandhana’s wedding with music composer Palash Muchhal, which was set to be held on Sunday in Sangli, has been postponed indefinitely as the Indian women’s cricket team’s vice-captain’s father Shriniwas Mandhana was hospitalised due to some health complications. “Yes, Smriti’s father has been hospitalised in Sangli. The wedding…
South Africa’s Kyle Verreynne plays a shot during the day two of the second Test cricket match of a series between India and South Africa, at ACA Stadium in Guwahati. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: South Africa took control of the second Test in Guwahati by reaching 489 in their first innings on Sunday, as Senuran…
Team India have a mountain to climb after South Africa piled up 489 runs before being bowled out. (Images via AP) India ended Day 2 of the second Test in Guwahati staring at a challenge they have overcome only once in their history. The hosts trail by 480 runs after South Africa put up 489…
India Women won the inaugural T20 World Cup for the blind defeating Nepal in the final by seven wickets. (Image via X/@blind_cricket) India completed an unbeaten run to lift the first Blind Women’s T20 World Cup, defeating Nepal by seven wickets in the final at Colombo’s P. Saravanamuttu Stadium on Sunday. The title capped a…
Lakshya Sen secures his first Australian Open Super 500 title. (Image: Badminton Photo/X) Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen secured his first title of the 2025 season by defeating Japan’s Yushi Tanaka in straight games 21-15, 21-11 at the Australian Open Super 500 tournament on Sunday. The 24-year-old Commonwealth Games champion took just 38 minutes to clinch…
MS Dhoni (PTI Photo/R Senthilkumar) Indian pacer Deepak Chahar recently appeared on Big Boss and shared a memorable incident from the 2019 Indian Premier League (IPL) involving MS Dhoni. The incident occurred during a match between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Chennai Super Kings had set a target of…
Palash Muchhal surprised Smriti Mandhana during the sangeet celebrations in the buildup to the their wedding. (Images via X/Screengrabs) Smriti Mandhana and Palash Muchhal’s pre-wedding festivities delivered a standout moment on the eve of their ceremony when the groom-to-be made an unexpected gesture while the two were dancing, drawing loud cheers from those present. The…
Australia’s players celebrate (AP Photo/Gary Day) Cricket Australia are facing the prospect of a major financial setback after the Ashes opener between Australia and England wrapped up in just two days at the Optus Stadium in Perth. With the match ending far earlier than expected, the board now stands to lose more than AUD 3…
