Sanju Samson expressed his gratitude to Rajasthan Royals through social media following his trade to Chennai Super Kings for the 2026 Indian Premier League season.In a significant IPL trade, Samson moved to CSK while Rajasthan Royals received Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran in exchange. Rajasthan Royals trade, releases, IPL squad retention: Crucial auction for Sanju…
Ravindra Jadeja (PTI Photo/Shahbaz Khan) In a significant IPL trade move, Ravindra Jadeja has officially joined Rajasthan Royals from Chennai Super Kings on Saturday. The trade deal involves multiple players, including RR captain Sanju Samson moving to CSK and Sam Curran joining the Royals.Jadeja’s move marks the end of his 12-season tenure with Chennai Super…
Vaibhav Suryavanshi (BCCI Photo) MUMBAI: Bihar’s teen batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi continues to show his penchant for smashing cricketing records at an age where kids bother more about ice creams and homework. On Friday, the 14-year-old explosive opener blazed away to 144 off just 42 balls in India A’s opening game in the Asia Cup…
Dhiraj Bommadevara & Ankita Bhakat (X) It was a day when India broke the South Korean stronghold in archery by picking up gold in both the men’s and women’s recurve individual events along with the men’s team event on the concluding day of the Asian Archery Championship at the National Stadium in Dhaka on Friday….
Panaji: Levon Aronian and P Harikrishna will aim to cash in on their white pieces on Saturday when they play the last classical game of their World Cup pre-quarterfinals against Arjun Erigaisi and Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara, respectively. The veterans from Armenia and India drew their first games at Rio Resort here on Friday. With…
IPL Retention 2026 Live Updates: Welcome to our TimesofIndia.com’s coverage of IPL Retention Day 2025 — one of the most anticipated off-season moments as all ten franchises confirm their official retention lists for the IPL 2026 campaign. Every team has spent weeks negotiating contracts, weighing performances, exploring internal trades, and assessing long-term squad needs. Today,…
Pakistan’s Babar Azam (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed) Babar Azam scored an unbeaten 102 runs off 119 balls, leading Pakistan to a comfortable eight-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in Friday’s one-day international match in Rawalpindi. The win secured Pakistan an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the three-match series, which was briefly in doubt after a suicide bombing in…
Ravindra Jadeja (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) With the IPL 2026 retention deadline set for Saturday, attention is squarely on Ravindra Jadeja. The India all-rounder, long associated with Chennai Super Kings, is expected to make a high-profile move to the Rajasthan Royals. This transfer will close a significant chapter in Jadeja’s career, as he has…
Kagiso Rabada. (Image via Getty Images) South Africa’s star pace bowler Kagiso Rabada has been ruled out of the first Test match against India at Eden Gardens due to a rib injury sustained during training, with his availability for the second Test in Guwahati remaining uncertain as he undergoes medical assessments.Rabada injured himself during the…
P Harikrishna Arjun Erigaisi. (Credit: X) Indian Grandmaster P Harikrishna secured a draw against Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara, while Arjun Erigaisi drew with Levon Aronian in the fifth round of the FIDE World Cup in Baku on Friday. The matches were part of the prestigious USD 2 million prize money tournament, where only 16 players…
Ankita Bhakat won her first-ever individual medal at the Asian Archery Championship. (Image: X) Ankita Bhakat had been on the podium of elite events multiple times. She had pocketed a bronze medal at the 2022 Asian Games, the 2021 and 2023 Asian Championships, a silver medal at the 2021 Asian Championships. In World Cups, she…
Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Rohit Sharma (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Fourteen-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi produced a breathtaking display of power-hitting, smashing a 32-ball century in the Rising Stars Asia Cup clash against the UAE at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium in Doha. His whirlwind knock not only stunned the opposition but also etched his…
Referee Glenn Nyberg speaks with Cristiano Ronaldo during World Cup 2026 Group F qualifying soccer match. (Credit: AP Photo/Peter Morrison) Cristiano Ronaldo faces a potential three-week wait to learn the extent of his FIFA ban following a red card incident in Portugal’s 2-0 loss to Ireland in Dublin on Thursday. The Portuguese star could receive…
India’s Atanu Das (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) India’s men’s recurve archery team achieved a historic victory at the Asian Archery Championships, defeating South Korea in a thrilling shoot-off to secure their first gold medal in 18 years.The Indian team consisting of Yashdeep Bhoge, Atanu Das, and Rahul fought back from a 2-4 deficit to win 5-4…
Kolkata Knight Riders have announced Tim Southee, the New Zealand cricket legend, as their new bowling coach for the upcoming Indian Premier League 2026 season.Southee brings extensive international cricket experience and tactical knowledge to KKR’s coaching staff, having previously played for the franchise.The pacer has been a vital part of New Zealand cricket for more…
PUNE: They say age is just a number, but if that number is 80, it starts to mean something. If that 80 is linked to a sport, it becomes a phenomenon. Maha Singh has become just that phenomenon at the Madhya Pradesh Shooting Academy ranges, where the octogenarian is participating in the India Open.Go Beyond…
Kylian Mbappe of France (Photo by Franco Arland/Getty Images) France have secured their spot in the 2026 World Cup, with Kylian Mbappé leading the charge. Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo faces a potential ban from Portugal’s opening match if his team manages to win their European qualifying group.France achieved qualification with a convincing 4-0 victory against Ukraine…
Carlos Alcaraz (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni) Carlos Alcaraz secured the year-end world number one ranking by defeating Lorenzo Musetti 6-4, 6-1 at the ATP Finals in Turin, surpassing Jannik Sinner in the standings.Alcaraz, who claimed two Grand Slam titles this season, will maintain his top position in Monday’s rankings. His victory over Musetti also confirmed his…
Dhruv Jurel vs Rishabh Pant (Agency Photos) India sprung a few surprises in their playing XI as South Africa won the toss and opted to bat first in the opening Test at Eden Gardens on Friday. The most notable omission from the lineup was, of course, Sai Sudharsan. The South African team includes Aiden Markram,…
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (AP Photo/Peter Morrison) Cristiano Ronaldo faces a potential ban for the opening game of the 2026 World Cup following his first-ever red card in international football during Portugal’s 2-0 defeat to the Republic of Ireland on Thursday. The incident occurred in the 61st minute when Ronaldo elbowed Ireland defender Dara O’Shea. Initially…
