Ian Nepomniachtchi and D Gukesh NEW DELHI: Russian Grandmaster Ian Nepomniachtchi has given a strong opinion on reigning world champion D Gukesh, saying the Indian teenager is currently vulnerable against almost every top player in the world. Speaking on the Sardinia World Chess Festival 2026, Nepomniachtchi said Gukesh has struggled for consistency since becoming the…
Aravindh Chithambaram with his mother Deivanai (Special Arrangements) NEW DELHI: A saying becomes a proverb because it has stood the test of time. ‘Patience is the key’ is one such saying. In today’s world, where many are busy trying to figure things out without losing hope, not giving up, staying persistent in their pursuit, and…
Lucknow Super Giants’ Akash Singh (Image: X) NEW DELHI: The now-famous ‘chit’ celebration has evolved into one of IPL 2026’s most fascinating off-field talking points, right alongside Punjab Kings’ and some of its players’ social media antics.From Abhishek Sharma’s heartfelt note for the ‘Orange Army’ last season to Deepak Chahar mockingly mimicking the trend with…
File photo of ISL fixture between NorthEast United and FC Goa in Guwahati. (ANI) New Delhi: The Indian Super League (ISL) clubs have urged the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and its General Body members against taking a decision on the long-term commercial rights model when it convenes in Kolkata today for the Special General…
Nagpur: India’s Yashasvi Jaiswal plays a shot during the first One Day International (ODI) cricket match between India and England at Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) Stadium, in Nagpur, Maharashtra. (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) New Delhi: The last time Yashasvi Jaiswal played an ODI for India, he scored a match-winning 116 not out against South Africa. It…
Shivaji Parashuram being treated after he collapsed at the end of the 10000m race on Friday RANCHI: The men’s 10,000m saw Uttarakhand’s Deepak Bhatt clock 29:42.93 to take the top spot on the opening day of the National Senior Athletics Federation Competition at Birsa Munda Stadium, Morabadi, here on Friday.Bhatt, who not only won his…
KOCHI: When Joby Justin landed in Kolkata in 2017, football greeted him at every nook and corner. It flowed through tea stalls, sparked animated debates between strangers, and echoed through packed stadium galleries. With time, the Kerala-born footballer would get exposed to the city’s passion for the sport, which was unlike anything he had experienced…
Chennai Super Kings’ head coach Stephen Fleming, left, with MS Dhoni (PTI Photo) Former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth has strongly criticised the Chennai Super Kings management over the handling of MS Dhoni’s fitness during IPL 2026, accusing the franchise of misleading supporters throughout the season. Speaking on his YouTube channel after CSK’s crushing 89-run defeat…
Bhuvneshwar Kumar found himself on the wrong side of IPL history on Friday after enduring a nightmare outing against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Hyderabad. The experienced Royal Challengers Bengaluru pacer conceded 50-plus runs in an IPL innings for the ninth time in his career, equalling an unwanted all-time record held by Mohammed Shami. Despite being one…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru lost to Sunrisers Hyderabad by 55 runs on Friday but Rajat Patidar’s side secured top of points table en route to IPL playoffs.In a high-scoring contest in which SRH scored 255/4 in the first half, RCB responded with 200 for four in 20 overs. Skipper Rajat Patidar hit 56 off 39 balls…
