Who will make the cut – Sanju Samson or Jitesh Sharma? (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Who should open for India? Who bats at No. 3? Who slots into the middle order? Team India management and captain Suryakumar Yadav have a happy headache ahead of their Asia Cup 2025 opener. But beyond these questions, perhaps…
Afghanistan will get the Asia Cup underway when they take on Hong Kong. (Photo by @ACBofficials on X) Afghanistan are set to begin their Asia Cup campaign against Hong Kong in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, entering as dark horse contenders following their impressive T20 World Cup semi-final appearance last year. The team has shown significant…
Arshdeep Singh (AFP Photo) If you ever find yourself listening to Salil Ankola discussing the craft of fast bowling, it’s worth dropping everything and paying attention. The former India pacer and selector has a way of breaking down the nuances of the trade that makes you lean in.When the conversation shifts to Arshdeep Singh, his…
Veteran wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik has opened up on the moment he first realised MS Dhoni was destined to change the face of Indian cricket. Speaking about their time in an ‘A’ series in Kenya, Karthik revealed how Dhoni’s raw power and unique technique left everyone in awe.“I hadn’t seen him play much but during that…
Jasprit Bumrah in a practice session during the England tour. (Getty Images) Mumbai: India’s top sports surgeon Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala, who has closely monitored Jasprit Bumrah, has an explanation for why the 31-year-old star pacer participated in only three out of five Tests in England this summer to manage his workload. Bumrah, who underwent back…
Dhanashree Verma and Yuzvendra Chahal (Image credit: Instagram) NEW DELHI: Choreographer Dhanashree Verma’s separation from Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal has remained one of the most talked-about controversies of the year. Since the divorce, she has been subjected to relentless trolling, with many unfairly branding her a “gold digger.” Now seen on the reality show Rise…
Gautam Gambhir was spotted carrying a KKR-branded kit bag during a practice session NEW DELHI: With India set to kick off their Asia Cup 2025 campaign in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), head coach Gautam Gambhir has already created a buzz ahead of the tournament. The former Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper was spotted carrying…
Carlos Alcaraz holds the championship trophy as Jannik Sinner looks on. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Since the start of 2024, Jannik Sinner has had a win-loss record of 110-11, 49-4 in Grand Slam matches and 68-5 on hard courts. Those are impressive numbers for anyone. Making that even more admirable is the fact that if…
India’s captain Harmanpreet Singh, front, and others greet fans after winning the Men’s Hockey Asia Cup 2025 (PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra) Rajgir: The Indian men’s hockey team has won their fourth consecutive title in Asia, starting with the gold at the Asian Games in 2023. The next was the Asian Champions Trophy in Chennai in 2023,…
Shreyas Iyer (X-Kolkata Knight Riders) Shreyas Iyer has firmly established himself as one of Indian cricket’s brightest stars. Recently, he played a pivotal role in India’s triumph at the ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai, finishing as the team’s highest run-scorer. His leadership skills have also been widely praised. In 2024, he captained Kolkata Knight Riders…
