India’s emerging badminton talent Ayush Shetty is on the cusp of a historic achievement as he gears up to face China’s Shi Yu Qi in the men’s singles final of the Badminton Asia Championships on Sunday.The 20-year-old has been the breakout star of the tournament, putting together an impressive run against some of the world’s…
Vaishali Rameshbabu vs Aleksandra Goryachkina (Photo by Niki Riga) NEW DELHI: For the first time at the Women’s Candidates in Cyprus, someone has asserted her dominance, and, to no one’s surprise, it is India’s very own Vaishali Rameshbabu.Playing with the black pieces in Round 11 on Saturday, she claimed a jaw-dropping win over the former…
The stage is set for a high-octane clash as the Mumbai Indians host the defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, at the iconic Wankhede Stadium tonight. While Mumbai holds the historical upper hand with 19 wins, RCB has been the more dominant force recently, winning four of their last six encounters. Match Details Match: Mumbai Indians…
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Gujarat Titans (GT) are set for a high-stakes encounter today, April 12, 2026, at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, with both teams coming off thrilling last-ball victories. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are currently 5th on the IPL 2026 points table with two wins from three matches. They are seeking…
Sanju Samson (Image credit: BCCI/IPL/CSK) NEW DELHI: The monkey was finally off Sanju Samson’s shoulders. Emotions ran high for the wicketkeeper-batter as teammates surrounded him with high-fives, hugs, and celebrations. Samson, however, looked calm and content, flashing a big smile after playing a key role in Chennai Super Kings’ first win of IPL 2026.Samson, who…
Kieron Pollard and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (PTI and BCCI Photos) NEW DELHI: Young batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continues to grab attention in the IPL with his fearless approach, drawing praise from many, including Kieron Pollard. Speaking ahead of a match, Pollard admitted he is impressed but also urged caution about the hype around such a young player.“At…
Ankita Raina (Photo by DLTA) NEW DELHI: When this writer spoke to the Indian team ahead of Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group 1 tie in New Delhi, Ankita Raina categorically pointed out that she wasn’t done playing singles. She was right. The 33-year-old had played as recently as March 23 at the W15 in…
Bournemouth’s Evanilson, and Eli Junior Kroupi celebrate (AP Photo/Dave Shopland) Arsenal’s Premier League title hopes suffered a major setback on Saturday as they were beaten 2-1 at the Emirates by Bournemouth, handing Manchester City renewed belief in the race at the top of the table.Bournemouth struck first in the 17th minute when Junior Kroupi pounced…
Man casually walks into JLN track (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: The Athletics Federation of India is facing sharp criticism after a shocking incident stole the spotlight during a junior race in New Delhi. During the Indian Athletics Series-3 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, a man casually walked onto the track in the middle of a junior…
Babar Azam in PSL (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Peshawar Zalmi captain Babar Azam had a scary moment during a PSL 2026 match against Lahore Qalandars when a sharp bouncer from Ubaid Shah hit his helmet. The incident happened early in the innings, and although he was checked by the physio and underwent a concussion test, Babar…
