Mohammed Siraj and Auqib Nabi (Image credit: Agencies) TimesofIndia.com in Chandigarh: The Indian team management is likely to make a final call on Mohammed Siraj‘s workload within the next 48 hours ahead of the one-off Afghanistan Test. If the 32-year-old is rested, Auqib Nabi will replace him in the squad.TimesofIndia.com has learnt that medical staff…
FIFA has added a new layer of offside technology for the 2026 World Cup, with assistant referees set to receive real-time audio alerts when an attacker is clearly beyond the defensive line. Linesman signalling offside. (X images) The upgraded system will alert the assistant referee if a player is more than 10cm offside, allowing the…
Mukul Choudhary (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: When Mukul Choudhary packed his bags and headed home after IPL 2026, he carried with him a deep sense of satisfaction. There was the joy of a memorable debut season, highlighted by his six-hitting blitz against Kolkata Knight Riders that helped Lucknow Super Giants pull off a stunning heist.There…
Jakub Mensik battled past Brazilian breakout star Joao Fonseca with a 6-4 6-3 7-6(3) win to make the semi-finals of the French Open on Tuesday and become the youngest Czech man to reach that stage at a Grand Slam. Jakub Mensik went from cramps and wheelchair to a spot in the French Open semifinals While…
Democratic Republic of Congo (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Democratic Republic of Congo’s long-awaited return to the FIFA World Cup has been overshadowed by growing concerns over an Ebola outbreak in the African nation. A planned pre-World Cup friendly between DR Congo and Chile has been cancelled after health concerns prompted local authorities in Spain…
Pele’s 1958 World Cup final jersey is set to go under the hammer later this month, with the iconic piece of football memorabilia expected to fetch around $6 million, approximately ₹5.7 crore, at auction. Pele’s 1958 jersey will be auctioned. (X images) According to a report by The Athletic, the jersey worn by the late…
Behind Victor Wembanyama’s outstanding regular season and playoff performances, San Antonio has returned to the Finals for the first time since 2014. Victor Wembanyama’s outstanding regular season and playoff performances pushed San Antonio to the Finals for the first time since 2014. (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) The 22-year-old’s rapid rise has placed him in…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s record-shattering IPL 2026 campaign has sparked one of Indian cricket’s biggest selection debates. The 15-year-old batting sensation from Bihar’s Samastipur amassed 776 runs in 16 matches at a staggering strike rate of 237.31, while smashing a record 72 sixes during the season.The extraordinary run has prompted…
Magnus Carlsen, R Praggnanandhaa, Divya Deshmukh, and D Gukesh (Photo by Michal Walusza for Norway Chess) NEW DELHI: If you turn the pages of an English dictionary to find the meaning of the word “cliché”, it will tell you that a cliché is nothing but a phrase or an idea that has been so overused…
Atlanta Falcons are reportedly locking in one of its top offensive weapons, with Drake London agreeing to a four-year extension. Drake London have agreed to terms on a massive new contract extension, as he gets a four-year deal at Atlanta Falcons. (Getty Images via AFP) NFL insider Ian Rapoport broke the contract extension news on…
