Bengaluru: The Dr (Capt.) K Thimmappaiah Memorial tournament, a premier four-day red-ball competition starting Thursday, will mark the beginning of Karnataka’s preparations for the domestic season. The tournament has attracted the cream of Indian talent, with powerhouses such as Mumbai, Baroda, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Vidarbha among the 16 participating teams. Karnataka has four teams…
Rashid Khan of Afghanistan (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images) Afghanistan’s star spinner Rashid Khan achieved a historic milestone by becoming the leading wicket-taker in T20 internationals as he guided his team to a 38-run victory over the United Arab Emirates in Sharjah on Monday. The 26-year-old claimed figures of 3/21, helping restrict UAE to 150/8…
Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli (Image-X) Former Indian cricket team opener Gautam Gambhir was honoured for his memorable contributions to cricket during the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2025 final at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The final saw West Delhi Lions defeat Central Delhi Kings by six wickets under Nitish Rana‘s leadership, but Gambhir’s presence added…
The debate over who should be India’s first-choice wicketkeeper for the Asia Cup 2025 is heating up as the tournament approaches. NEW DELHI: The debate over who should be India’s first-choice wicketkeeper for the Asia Cup 2025 is heating up as the tournament approaches. Former India cricketer and commentator Aakash Chopra weighed in on the…
AB de Villiers expressed his love for RCB and why he felt like a part of the franchise (Image via X/@WisdenCricket) Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers has opened up about his long stint with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, reflecting on the bond he built with the franchise and his memorable association with Virat Kohli….
Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura (Agency Photos) FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky has responded to Hikaru Nakamura’s recent criticism regarding the Candidates’ rating qualification spot. Nakamura had suggested that FIDE maintain the ratings spot solely to accommodate former world champion Magnus Carlsen‘s potential return. Sutovsky now stated that Nakamura’s claims were factually incorrect.Carlsen, who won the…
Harbhajan Singh and Sreesanth NEW DELHI: Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has reignited controversy by sharing an old video of the infamous IPL slapgate incident involving Harbhajan Singh and S Sreesanth. The clip, posted on social media after Modi discussed it on Michael Clarke’s Beyond 23 podcast, has resurfaced nearly two decades after the incident…
Pranav V (Photo Credits: X) Pranav Venkatesh emerged victorious in the Superstars section of Fujairah Global Chess 2025. He entered the final round with a half-point lead over Sanan Sjugirov and Amin Tabatabaei.Despite needing only a draw to secure the top prize, Pranav played aggressively with white pieces and won his final game, finishing with…
Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images) Indian Grandmaster (GM) Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa continues to underline his status as one of the world’s most consistent elite players, holding steady at world number four in the September FIDE rating list. The 20-year-old, fresh off a strong showing at the Sinquefield Cup, remains the highest-ranked Indian after World…
Kieron Pollard continues to prove that age is just a number (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Kieron Pollard continues to prove that age is just a number. At 38, the Trinbago Knight Riders powerhouse once again reminded fans why he is regarded as one of the most destructive T20 batters of all time. In the…
