RCB’s captain Rajat Patidar, and GT’ captain Shubman Gill (PTI Photo) Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the toss and elected to field first in the IPL 2026 final against Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, a decision that appeared to leave both teams satisfied.RCB skipper Rajat Patidar had no hesitation in choosing to…
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has opened up about the franchise’s decision to move on from longtime head coach John Harbaugh, admitting he was surprised by the development. Jackson (L) reflected on the impact Harbaugh (R) had on both the organization and the city during their years together. (AP, Getty Images via AFP) Speaking at…
Until a goofy-looking German working in a Swiss patent office came around, all of us took an Englishman’s word for how the universe functioned. The received wisdom was that time flew linearly at the same pace for everyone and space was a grand stage that stood still. But then the patent clerk showed that not…
Former India batter Sachin Tendulkar believes Bhuvneshwar Kumar has found success in IPL 2026 through the use of the “wobbly seam”, a variation that has made it harder for batters to predict the movement of the ball.Bhuvneshwar has played a key role in Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s run to the IPL 2026 final, taking 26 wickets…
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty (X Photo) NEW DELHI: Former world No. 1 pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty finally returned to the winner’s circle in style, scripting history with a thrilling comeback victory to claim their maiden Singapore Open crown on Sunday.The Indian duo battled back from a game down to defeat Indonesia’s Fajar…
India batter Ruturaj Gaikwad (PTI Photo) Ruturaj Gaikwad has earned a return to the India A setup after being drafted into the squad for the upcoming tri-series in Sri Lanka. The right-hander comes in as a replacement for Riyan Parag, who has been ruled out with a hamstring injury and will now undergo rehabilitation under…
Oslo, At 20, D Gukesh is carrying a burden few in chess ever faced the weight of being a world champion. Turning 20: Gukesh embraces the pressure and possibilities of being world champion Yet with a title defence looming, the Indian Grandmaster sees those expectations not merely as pressure but as an opportunity to test…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is around the corner, and, as in the previous few editions, we can expect a few humdingers. The tournament has repeatedly delivered thrillers, and some matches have even turned into goal-fests. Some games are remembered for their quality, while others are known for their significance. But only a few contests…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Rajat Patidar (captain), Virat Kohli, Tim David, Jacob Bethell, Romario Shepherd, Josh Hazlewood, Nuwan Thushara, Devdutt Padikkal, Jitesh Sharma, Krunal Pandya, Rasikh Dar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jordan Cox, Suyash Sharma, Venkatesh Iyer, Swapnil Singh, Jacob Duffy, Kanishk Chouhan, Abhinandan Singh, Mangesh Yadav, Phil Salt, Satvik Deswal, Vicky Ostwal, Vihaan Malhotra. Gujarat Titans: Sai…
There will be a new men’s grand slam champion crowned at Roland Garros next weekend at the French Open. In two dramatic five-set matches in two days, Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic were knocked out from contention, leaving the men’s draw wide open with the guarantee of a first time victor. Novak Djokovic gestures to…
