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James Coles (Getty Images) The Hundred Auction 2026 delivered plenty of surprises as franchises spent heavily to secure top talent for the upcoming season. While some big names went unsold, several players attracted massive bids, highlighting the growing financial strength of England’s 100-ball league. However, when discussions around record-breaking auctions begin, it is hard to…

live The Times Of India | Mar 13, 2026 , 13:07:26 IST Pakistan vs Bangladesh Live Score, 2nd ODI: Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz said his team’s emphatic victory in the opening ODI against Pakistan has provided the perfect start to the series and strengthened their confidence ahead of the remaining matches.Bangladesh defeated Pakistan by…

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that it may not be “appropriate” for the Iran national football team to attend this year’s FIFA World Cup, which is being co-hosted by the United States, citing safety concerns as the two countries are currently at war.“The Iran National Soccer Team is welcome to The World Cup,”…

Sunrisers faced social media backlash after signing Pakistan’s Abrar Ahmed for The Hundred, becoming the first Pakistani player signed by an Indian-owned team in the competition. The move sparked criticism from Indian fans, with the team’s official X account later being suspended. NEW DELHI: The Sunrisers franchise faced heavy backlash on social media after signing…

Ricky Ponting. (Image: Getty) Former Australian cricketer Ricky Ponting gave star England allrounder Will Jacks a perfect 10/10 rating for his performances in the T20 World Cup. Indian stars Sanju Samson and Jasprit Bumrah followed closely with 9.5/10.Sanju Samson was named Player of the Tournament for his impressive performances in the second half of the…

Manisha of India scores a goal during the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 match between India and Chinese Taipei at Western Sydney Stadium on March 10, 2026 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images) New Delhi: GMR Sports has expressed interest in the commercial rights tender floated by the All India Football Federation…

Saaniya Chandhok and Arjun Tendulkar (Pic credit: Sara’s Instagram post) NEW DELHI: Sachin Tendulkar’s daughter Sara Tendulkar on Thursday shared a heartfelt message for her brother Arjun Tendulkar and his wife Saaniya Chandhok, days after their glamorous wedding in Mumbai.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Sara posted unseen photographs from the wedding…

It’s been acclaimed as the knock of the century. No other innings evokes such fond memories and awe as VVS Laxman’s 281 at the Eden Gardens in 2001. The stylish Hyderabadi’s chutzpah and steely resolve allied beautifully in constructing a magnificent edifice that halted the bull run of Steve Waugh’s rampaging Aussies. Laxman vividly recounts…

Sumit Antil in Paris Paralympics 2024. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India enjoyed a dominant day at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix, with Paralympic champion Sumit Antil leading the charge by winning gold in the men’s javelin throw (F43/F44/F64). The double Paralympic gold medallist produced a powerful throw of 69.25 metres to secure the top…

Yuvraj Singh and Rishabh Pant (X-LSG) Mumbai: Before launching into IPL-2026, India’s ‘keeper-bat Rishabh Pant went through a few training sessions under the watchful eyes of India’s 2011 World Cup hero Yuvraj Singh at the Cricket Club of India in Mumbai last week. Pant, who leads the Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL, is working…