DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai has replaced M Chinnaswamy Stadium as a venue for the Women’s World Cup. (Image: X) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced changes to the venues for the upcoming ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, with Navi Mumbai’s DY Patil Stadium replacing Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. The tournament, featuring eight…
Mohammad Rizwan (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Things are not going Pakistan’s star wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan’s way. After being dropped from the Asia Cup squad and demoted in the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) central contracts, his poor run has now extended to the Caribbean Premier League.Playing for St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, Rizwan managed only 3…
Popular gaming platform Zupee announced on Thursday it will discontinue all online money games to comply with the newly passed Online Gaming Bill 2025, while continuing to offer free games like Ludo, Snakes & Ladders and other titles to its 150 million users across India. This decision follows similar moves by other major gaming companies…
When Parmesh Gahlawat and his doctor wife Naveen Kumari were blessed with their first child in 2006, the family’s mood was sombre rather than that of unfettered joy. It was a girl child, and they named her Tapasya. As has largely been the case in rural Haryana, the preference for sons is prominent. Parmesh, by…
Chennai: Long distance runner Ankita Dhyani competed in 3000m steeplechase for the first time only in September last year. But in less than 12 months, the 23-year-old Ankita has quickly climbed the ladder and currently occupies the 38th spot in the ‘Road to Tokyo’ standings for the upcoming World Championships.“I have shown good improvement in…
Sachin Tendulkar and Vinod Kambli NEW DELHI: The friendship between Sachin Tendulkar and Vinod Kambli has long been one of cricket’s most talked-about stories. Their childhood bond, highlighted by the iconic 664-run partnership in school cricket, remains part of the game’s folklore. Now, as Kambli battles illness and continues a long road to recovery after…
With Shubman Gill returning to the Indian squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, the focus has shifted to India’s opening combination. Both Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma have been in excellent form, scoring freely and keeping the tempo high. However, the inclusion of Gill, who has been named vice-captain, could see one of them…
R Ashwin and Rahul Dravid NEW DELHI: Former India head coach Rahul Dravid and senior spinner Ravichandran Ashwin revisited a controversial moment from the 2023 Border-Gavaskar Trophy during the latest episode of Kutti Stories with Ash. The incident revolved around Ashwin facing backlash for allegedly helping Australia through a Tamil-language YouTube video on playing spin…
Magnus Carlsen and spectators at Freestyle Chess Las Vegas (Screengrab & Stev Bongage) NEW DELHI: Have you ever stepped into the playing hall of a chess tournament? The atmosphere feels almost sacred. A vast space, rows of tables stretching endlessly with chessboards and pieces in their eternal black-and-white standoff. Players sit hunched, brows furrowed, as…
Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid as captain and coach (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) Former India head coach Rahul Dravid has spoken about his experience of working with Rohit Sharma, offering insights into the captain’s leadership style during his tenure. In a recent video posted on R Ashwin’s YouTube channel, Dravid reflected on Rohit’s care…
