D Gukesh in splits after Javokhir Sindarov asked to sing (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: World chess champion D Gukesh had a light-hearted moment during the Norway Chess 2026 rest day celebrations on Friday as fellow chess players gathered to celebrate his 20th birthday. The players came together before taking part in sailing activities in Oslo and…
L-R: Mumbai Indians’ Jasprit Bumrah, captain Hardik Pandya, centre, and Suryakumar Yadav. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians have endured another disappointing IPL season, and one debate has already begun dominating conversations ahead of IPL 2027 — who should lead the five-time champions next season?And if the fans are to be believed, there is a…
NEW DELHI: Teenage high jumper Pooja Singh produced a sensational performance on Friday, clinching gold with a stunning leap of 1.93m at the Asian U20 Athletics Championships in Hong Kong and scripting multiple pieces of history in the process.The 19-year-old became the first Indian ever to win a gold medal in the women’s high jump…
Magnus Carlsen vs D Gukesh (Photo by Michal Walusza/Norway Chess) NEW DELHI: Indian chess star D Gukesh received a flood of birthday wishes from some of the biggest names in chess during the ongoing Norway Chess 2026 tournament, but it was Magnus Carlsen’s playful message that grabbed the internet’s attention. In a video shared by…
Lucknow Super Giants have officially confirmed that Rishabh Pant has stepped down as captain of the franchise, with the decision taking immediate effect. The development comes after Pant was appointed skipper following his record-breaking move to the franchise in the IPL mega auction and went on to captain the side for two seasons.In an official…
What if GT vs RR Qualifier 2 washed out? (Image: IPL/BCCI) Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals Qualifier 2 comes to a threat by rain during the match, at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh PCA Stadium in Mullanpur, fans are naturally wondering what happens if the weather has the final say.Temperatures will comfortably hover around 29°C to…
The anticipation builds for IPL 2026’s Qualifier 2, where Gujarat Titans face off against Rajasthan Royals, but one player has everyone buzzing – the 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Two months, 72 matches and countless twists later, IPL 2026 has reached the business end. Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru have already booked their place in the final…
Punjab Kings’ Harpreet Brar using smart sunglasses during a practice session (Image credit: Punjab Kings/IPL) NEW DELHI:The BCCI‘s Anti-Corruption Unit has taken a strict stance on the use of smart sunglasses by players and match officials, banning them from the IPL with immediate effect. The decision was taken due to the advanced communication features in…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image: IPL/BCCI) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been the undisputed breakout star of IPL 2026. The 15-year-old Rajasthan Royals sensation currently leads the Orange Cap race with 680 runs in 15 matches and has lit up the tournament with a series of record-shattering performances. Yet, despite his remarkable season, he has narrowly missed out on…
Rajasthan Royals batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image: X) Amid his historic, record-shattering IPL 2026 campaign, 15-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is being strongly tipped for a maiden call-up to the Indian national team.The Rajasthan Royals prodigy enjoyed a phenomenal season, dominating bowlers across the tournament. Sooryavanshi finished league stage of IPL 2026 with 680 runs in…
