NEW DELHI: India’s Women’s World Cup campaign is hanging by a thread after another heart-wrenching defeat. Chasing 289 against England in Indore on Sunday, India fell just four runs short, marking their third consecutive loss in the tournament. England’s win secured them a semifinal spot, joining South Africa and Australia, leaving only one berth still…
Pakistan named Shaheen Afridi as captain for next month’s three-match ODI series against South Africa, marking the third leadership change in the format over the past 12 months. (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Pakistan on Monday named fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi as captain for next month’s three-match ODI series against South Africa, marking the…
Daniel Naroditsky, a 29-year-old chess grandmaster from the Bay Area celebrated for his playing skills and commentary, died unexpectedly, his family announced on Monday. (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Daniel Naroditsky, a 29-year-old chess grandmaster from the Bay Area celebrated for his playing skills and commentary, died unexpectedly, his family announced Monday. A Stanford graduate,…
Sri Lanka snatched victory from the jaws of defeat to claim their first win of the Women’s World Cup, edging out Bangladesh by seven runs in a thrilling finish in Navi Mumbai on Monday. (Getty Images) Sri Lanka snatched victory from the jaws of defeat to claim their first win of the Women’s World Cup,…
R Ashwin and MS Dhoni (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin recently found himself in a humorous situation when a person impersonating Australian cricketer Adam Zampa contacted him on WhatsApp, asking for the phone numbers of several Indian players.Ashwin shared screenshots of the conversation on Instagram, captioning it “Fake Adam Zampa tries to…
NEW DELHI: India’s Women’s World Cup campaign is on a knife-edge after another agonising defeat. Chasing a target of 289 against England in Indore on Sunday, India fell just four runs short, marking their third consecutive loss in the tournament. With the win, England secured a semifinal berth alongside South Africa and Australia, leaving only…
Tommy Fleetwood of England hugs his son Frankie after wining the DP World Tour Championship golf tournament in New Delhi, India, Sunday, Oct.19, 2025. (AP Photo/Dharam Diwakar) New Delhi: Let it roll. Tommy Fleetwood found himself at the centre of his own rock opera. The clamour for the Merseysider’s attention grew across the DGC arena…
Mitchell Marsh of Australia bats during game one of the One Day International series between Australia and India at Perth Stadium on October 19, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) The numerous rain breaks made it a long day in Perth. But for many who curtailed their pre-Diwali Sunday morning slumber to…
Guwahati: India’s Tanvi Sharma competes against China’s Liu Si Ya during a women’s singles semifinal match at the BWF World Junior Championships, at National Centre of Excellence, in Guwahati. (PTI Photo) (PTI10_18_2025_000169A) After playing a pivotal role in helping India win a historic bronze in the team event of the BWF World Junior Championships, Tanvi…
Zoravar Singh Sandhu (right) atop the world championship men’s trap podium (NRAI) Zoravar Singh Sandhu’s trap bronze at the World Championships in Athens on Friday was historic — though calling it a hair-raising performance might be a tad too much. Yet, it proved hairrazing for a few. The medal cost some men their hair —…
