Vaishali Rameshbabu and Dommaraju Gukesh (FIDE Photo) NEW DELHI: On Thursday, the whole nation woke up to a historic realisation. Two of India’s young chess prodigies, 19-year-old Dommaraju Gukesh and 24-year-old Vaishali Rameshbabu, will compete in their respective World Chess Championship matches. This means that for the first time, India has a simultaneous shot at…
Novak Djokovic pulls out of Madrid Open due to injury Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the upcoming Mutua Madrid Open due to injury, tournament organisers confirmed on Friday, dealing a blow to fans hoping to see the three-time champion in action.The Serbian great has not competed since his outing at the BNP Paribas Open in…
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru are set to make a powerful statement off the field when they face Delhi Capitals at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday in IPL 2026. As part of their long-standing ‘Green Initiative’, RCB will once again take the field in their signature green jerseys, reinforcing their commitment to sustainability.Crafted entirely…
Gujarat Titans appear to be finding their groove just as the tournament begins to take shape. After a slightly inconsistent start, they now look more settled, thanks largely to the resurgence of Jos Buttler at the top. Buttler’s aggressive intent in the powerplay, combined with the calm presence of Shubman Gill, has given GT a…
Rajasthan Royals manager Romi Bhinder has been let off with just a fine and warning for using mobile phone in the dugout. It can be confirmed that the BCCI ACSU decision has been communicated to the franchise. NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals manager Romi Bhinder has been let off with just a fine and a warning…
Vinod Kambli (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Videos, photos and posts about Vinod Kambli’s deteriorating health have been circulating widely on social media. Kambli, who played 17 Tests and 104 ODIs for India, has been in the news over his health for some time. He has been seen attending functions and events, often walking with…
Shreyas Iyer (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) Sachin Tendulkar, widely regarded as the “God of Cricket,” heaped praise on Shreyas Iyer after his sensational boundary catch during the IPL 2026 clash between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings at the Wankhede Stadium.Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer produced a breathtaking effort in the field that left fans and even…
5 key battles to watch in GT vs KKR match Gujarat Titans (GT) take on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on April 17, 2026, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, in a clash of contrasting fortunes. Led by Shubman Gill, GT have found momentum with back-to-back wins, including an impressive outing against Lucknow Super Giants….
Prabhsimran Singh has been part of Punjab Kings, earlier Kings XI Punjab, since 2019, when the IPL franchise splurged Rs 4.8 crore on the youngster. Over the last few seasons, the hard-hitting batter has found consistency, with Ricky Ponting playing a big role in it. NEW DELHI: On Thursday evening, Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer…
Jasprit Bumrah (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Jasprit Bumrah is going through a lean phase with the ball. In IPL 2026, the star pacer has gone five matches without a wicket – an unusual return for someone known to dismantle batting line-ups with his pace and precision. In the match against Punjab Kings on Thursday,…
