FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025 champion Divya Deshmukh being welcomed upon her arrival at Nagpur airport (PTI Photo) Newly-crowned FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup champion Divya Deshmukh said she is an aggressive player who doesn’t let pressure get to her. The 19-year-old made history in Batumi, Georgia on July 28 by becoming the youngest ever…
Karun Nair celebrates reaching his half century during Day One of the 5th Test Match vs England at The Oval (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) Karun Nair made the most of his opportunity in the fifth and final Test at The Oval, scoring a vital half-century under pressure to keep India afloat after a shaky…
Chris Woakes of England (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) TimesofIndia.com in London: Gus Atkinson made an immediate impact on his return to the England XI but admitted the team was concerned about Chris Woakes’ injury after a stop-start first day at The Oval. “I don’t know too much, but it doesn’t look too great,” Atkinson…
Yuzvendra Chahal (Pic credit: Chahal) NEW DELHI: India leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has opened up about his divorce from influencer and choreographer Dhanashree Verma, revealing the emotional turmoil and mental health struggles he endured during the difficult phase of his life.In a deeply personal conversation on Raj Shamani’s podcast, Chahal admitted that the separation was not…
Josh Tongue celebrates with his captain Ollie Pope after dismissing Ravindra Jadeja during Day One of the 5th Test vs India at The Oval (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Josh Tongue turned the tide in England’s favour with two sharp wickets on a rain-hit Day 1 of the fifth and final Test at The Oval,…
Umpire Kumar Dharmasena (Video grab) NEW DELHI: Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar has criticised umpire Kumar Dharmasena for his unusual on-field gesture during the first day of the fifth and final Test between India and England at The Oval. The Sri Lankan umpire appeared to signal an inside edge to England’s players mid-appeal, a…
Gautam Gambhir (Image credit: IANS) NEW DELHI: Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has weighed in on the heated argument between Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir and Oval pitch curator Lee Fortis, saying such incidents are part of the game and should not be overblown.Live Score: India vs England 5th TestSpeaking at a press event…
India cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former England captain Michael Atherton has sounded the alarm bells for India head coach Gautam Gambhir, warning that a third consecutive Test series loss could put the former opener under intense pressure just a year into his tenure.Live Score: India vs England 5th TestIndia…
Jamie Overton of England in action during Day One of the 5th Test vs India at The Oval (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) India’s 23-year-old batter Sai Sudharsan impressed on a rain-hit opening session of the fifth Test against England at The Oval, with former England captain Nasser Hussain highlighting the left-hander’s solid batting technique.IND…
AI Representational Image Malta will host the eighth Commonwealth Youth Games in late 2027, featuring over 1,000 athletes aged 14-18 from 74 nations and territories competing in eight sports, including two debut sports – sailing and water polo, Commonwealth Sport announced on Thursday.The multi-sport event will take place across the islands of Malta and Gozo,…
