New Delhi, Former India chief coach Vimal Kumar has made a strong appeal to the Badminton World Federation to retain the current 21-point, best-of-three scoring format, insisting that it represents the true essence of the sport. It is my biggest appeal: Vimal backs 21-point system The game’s global governing body has proposed switching to a…
Virat Kohli (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: It began with Virat Kohli‘s ‘naagin dance’ and ended with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s breathtaking blitz. The Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL 2026 clash at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Friday had entertainment written all over it – both on and off the field.With the toss…
CHENNAI: These are tough times for Chennai Super Kings. Three losses in a row have left them in a difficult situation and as they take on high-flyers Delhi Capitals at the MA Chidambaram Stadium here on Saturday, they may be looking at their rivals with a degree of envy. DC have been on a high,…
Javokhir Sindarov at Candidates (Photo by Niki Riga) NEW DELHI: If this piece were written a few days later, the word “likely” in the headline might no longer be necessary. It feels more like a matter of time than anything that Javokhir Sindarov from Uzbekistan will be announced the winner of the ongoing FIDE Candidates…
PSL drama over Usman Tariq pause (Screengrab) Former India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin has come out in support of Daryl Mitchell after the New Zealand batter raised concerns over Usman Tariq’s unusual delivery pause during a Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 clash in Karachi.The incident occurred during the match between Quetta Gladiators and Rawalpindi, where Mitchell…
Sunrisers Hyderabad Squad: Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan(w/c), Heinrich Klaasen, Liam Livingstone, Aniket Verma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harsh Dubey, Shivang Kumar, Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, Eshan Malinga, Salil Arora, David Payne, Shivam Mavi, Zeeshan Ansari, Kamindu Mendis, Brydon Carse, Smaran Ravichandran, Sakib Hussain, Praful Hinge, Krains Fuletra, Onkar Tarmale, Amit Kumar Punjab Kings Squad:…
Rajasthan Royals’ Ravindra Jadeja (AP Photo/Anupam Nath) Rajasthan Royals’ emphatic win in Guwahati was headlined by explosive batting, but it also quietly marked a significant personal milestone for Ravindra Jadeja. The all-rounder became only the second Indian after Hardik Pandya to complete the double of 4000 runs and 200 wickets in T20 cricket. The landmark…
5 key battles in CSK vs DC at Chepauk Chennai Super Kings head into their clash against Delhi Capitals under mounting pressure, with both batting and bowling units failing to click so far in IPL 2026.CSK’s bowling has been below par, but the bigger concern remains their misfiring batting lineup. Skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad and new…
India’s Ayush Shetty produced a remarkable performance to book his place in the final of the Badminton Asia Championships on Saturday, overcoming top seed and defending champion Kunlavut Vitidsarn in a gripping three-game contest. The victory ensures Ayush will return with at least a silver medal. Ranked world No. 25, Ayush relied on a combination…
India’s Ayush Shetty stormed into the final with a stunning three-game win over top seed and defending champion Thailand’s Kunlavut Vitidsarn, assuring himself of at least a silver medal at the Badminton Asia Championships here on Saturday. Ayush Shetty storms into the Badminton Asia Championships final (AFP) The world No. 25 rode on his superior…
