New Delhi: Union sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday said Formula 1 could make a return to India as early as next year at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida. Formula 1, however, told HT that India may have to wait a little longer. Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya. (PTI) “We are aiming to…
New Delhi: The Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) is set for a revamp, bringing more athletes and disciplines under the programme. Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Monday that a fresh framework for including athletes in TOPS is being drawn up. The Mission Olympic Cell (MOC), which runs the programme, will conduct a quarterly evaluation….
NEW DELHI: Who is Praful Hinge? That question quickly started trending after the 24-year-old pacer from Vidarbha rattled Rajasthan Royals’ top order in Sunrisers Hyderabad’s IPL 2026 clash at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. On debut, Hinge tore through the lineup, dismissing Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel and Lhuan-dre Pretorius – all for ducks…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Kavya Maran (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: In-form youngster Vaibhav Sooryavanshi walked out with expectations of another blazing start, but Sunrisers Hyderabad had other plans in their IPL 2026 clash. The 15-year-old prodigy, known for taking bowlers apart from the outset, endured a rare failure as he fell for a golden duck.SRH…
Ravindra Jadeja and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image credit: Rajasthan Royals) NEW DELHI: What’s in Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s bat? Every time the 15-year-old walks out, he takes the attack to the bowlers – smashing them all around the ground, denting their economy rates, and giving his team explosive starts with fearless strokeplay.Ahead of Rajasthan Royals’ IPL 2026 clash…
Romi Bhinder has been asked to give an explanation to the BCCI’s ACU in 48 hours. (Image credit: X) MUMBAI: The mobile phone controversy involving Rajasthan Royals manager Romi Bhinder has escalated.On Monday, as part of its investigation, the BCCI‘s Anti-Corruption Unit served a notice to Rajasthan Royals manager Romi Bhinder for using a mobile…
New Zealand won the 2024 T20 World Cup after beating South Africa in the title clash (ICC Photo) NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday unveiled a record prize pool of approximately Rs 82 crore for the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup, which will be held in England and Wales in two months.The…
Riyan Parag and Sanju Samson (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag and Sanju Samson share a strong bond from their time together at the franchise. Parag has often spoken about how much he learned from Samson during his stint with the Royals before the latter’s move to Chennai Super Kings last…
Abhishek Sharma (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: There was a stunned hush at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad as Abhishek Sharma fell for a golden duck against Rajasthan Royals.Known for his aggressive starts, Abhishek was dismissed off the very first ball of the match by Royals pacer Jofra Archer. Opening alongside Travis Head,…
NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday revised the IPL 2026 schedule, swapping the dates and venues for matches between Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings due to upcoming municipal corporation elections in Gujarat on April 26.Elections are set to be held not only in Ahmedabad but also across…
