NEW DELHI: India tightened their stranglehold on the one-off Test against Afghanistan on Monday, but the biggest talking point during the morning session came from yet another Decision Review System (DRS) blunder by the visitors and the animated scenes that followed near their dugout.Resuming Day Three on 113 for five, Afghanistan folded for 152, conceding…

D Gukesh’s coach, Grzegorz Gajewski, acknowledges the young champion’s aggressive style, stating it’s integral to his identity and led to his world title.(Photo/FIDE) OSLO: Playing fighting chess and taking risks on the board are “a part of D Gukesh’s identity”, says his coach Grzegorz Gajewski in an interview to TOI. “It’s a very difficult spot…

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Sourav Ganguly NEW DELHI: As Vaibhav Sooryavanshi stands on the verge of becoming the youngest player to represent India, former captain Sourav Ganguly has issued a passionate appeal for patience, urging fans and experts not to burden the teenage sensation with unrealistic expectations.The 15-year-old batting prodigy, who lit up IPL 2026 with…

Harmanpreet Kaur (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Following their 50-over World Cup triumph, the Indian women’s cricket team has landed in England, aiming to grab the trophy at the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. Starting June 12, this tournament will feature 12 teams for the very first time. India is placed in a tough Group…