Punjab Kings’ captain Indian cricket player Shreyas Iyer watches the ball after playing a shot during the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) T20 match between Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium on the outskirts of Chandigarh on March 31. NEW DELHI: The sports celebrity endorsement market is valued…
Sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has received 33 complaints of sexual harassment against its coaches and administrative staff over the past ten years, indicating that more female athletes are coming forward to report such issues. Out of them, a significantly higher number of 25 complaints were…
Iraq became the final team to qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026. (X Photo) In a night of high drama across continents, Iraq sealed the final spot at the FIFA World Cup 2026, while Italy suffered yet another heartbreaking failure to qualify.Iraq became the 48th and final team to qualify, defeating Bolivia 2-1 in an…
India, unbeaten throughout the tournament, suffered a six-wicket loss to a dominant Australia in the 2023 ODI World Cup final . (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: It has been more than two years since Australia lifted the coveted ICC ODI World Cup in 2023, handing hosts India a heartbreaking defeat. The loss shattered billions of…
Shreyas Iyer (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings may have opened their Indian Premier League 2026 campaign with a thrilling win, but skipper Shreyas Iyer found himself in trouble with the league for a slow over-rate during the match against Gujarat Titans in New Chandigarh on Tuesday.PBKS edged GT by three wickets in a…
Lucknow Super Giants’ captain Rishabh Pant, second right, with teammates during a practice session. (PTI Photo) LUCKNOW: As Lucknow Super Giants gear up to face Delhi Capitals here Wednesday, the narrative writes itself. The stage is set, the lights are brighter than ever, and all eyes will turn to one man — Rishabh Pant. Leader,…
Adam Zampa (Image credit: PSL) NEW DELHI: Adam Zampa played a key role in Karachi Kings’ four-wicket win over Shaheen Afridi-led Lahore Qalandars in the Pakistan Super League at the Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday. The Australian leg-spinner returned figures of 2 for 11 in four overs, including a maiden, and was named Player of the…
NEW DELHI: Cooper Connolly starred with a fine unbeaten half-century as Punjab Kings defeated Gujarat Titans by three wickets in their opening Indian Premier League match on Tuesday, but it was a post-match celebration that grabbed just as much attention.A video of Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer’s sister Shresta Iyer performing bhangra went viral on…
Arjun Tendulkar (Image credit: Instagram) NEW DELHI: After two seasons with Mumbai Indians, Arjun Tendulkar – son of legendary Sachin Tendulkar – is set to turn out for a new franchise in the Indian Premier League 2026. Arjun will represent Lucknow Super Giants, led by Rishabh Pant, in IPL 2026 after being picked at his…
Divya Deshmukh (Photo by Yoav Nis) NEW DELHI: If R Praggnanandhaa’s opening-round victory over Dutch No. 1 Anish Giri at the Candidates was a manifesto of his aggressive DNA, Round 3 was a flashy reminder of the game’s flattering nature.On a day that began with high hopes for the Indian contingent at the Cap St…