Sports

India’s Abhishek Sharma, left, and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi gesture after winning during the third T20 cricket international match between New Zealand and India in Wellington, New Zealand. AP/PTI Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi produced a breathtaking batting display against New Zealand in Wellington, recording the highest run rate for a 100-plus opening partnership in men’s T20…

Abhishek Sharma and Virat Kohli Abhishek Sharma produced a breathtaking batting display, smashing a 35-ball century to power India to a six-wicket victory over New Zealand in the third T20I on Tuesday. The left-handed opener blazed his way to 113 off just 38 deliveries as India chased down the target with 40 balls to spare,…

The logo of the World Anti-Doping Agency (AP) New Delhi: Athletes using popular weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Mounjaro can continue taking them under anti-doping rules, with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) retaining the substances on its monitoring programme rather than adding them to the updated prohibited list. The 2027 list comes into effect on Jan…

South Africa vs Australia 3rd Test Live Score: South Africa and Australia renew their rivalry in a high-stakes third Test at Newlands in Cape Town, with the series finely poised at 1-1 and the world No. 1 ranking on the line. Both sides have registered emphatic victories in the opening two matches, setting up a…

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has begun its 2026 electoral process under the National Sports Governance Act, 2025, with the Athletes’ Commission election scheduled for November 3 and the Executive Council polls set for December 5. NEW DELHI: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) Electoral Officer (returning officer), Sanjay K. Srivastava,…

Sri Lanka’s Pathum Nissanka. (AP/PTI) Sri Lanka have suffered a setback ahead of their two-Test series against Pakistan, with opener Pathum Nissanka ruled out after failing to recover from a left hamstring injury.Nissanka was included in the original 15-member squad on the condition that he would travel only after receiving medical clearance. However, Sri Lanka…

MS Dhoni (left) and Faf du Plessis (TOI Photo) Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has offered an insight into what made MS Dhoni stand out as a leader during their time together at Chennai Super Kings (CSK), highlighting the former India captain’s instinctive approach to the game and his ability to remain calm…

Hyderabad: On Sunday, PV Sindhu walked off the court in Paris with a silver medal and a smile. She had lost the French Open final to South Korea’s An Se-young 16-21, 21-11, 21-12 in 61 minutes, but the result told only part of the story.For Sindhu, the journey to the final marked a welcome return…

India’s Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (AP/PTI) Former India batter Subramaniam Badrinath has suggested that India bring Varun Chakaravarthy back into the playing XI for the third T20I against New Zealand, rather than continue with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi at No. 3. India can seal the series with a win in Wellington on Tuesday after taking a 2-0 lead in…

India’s Devdutt Padikkal (PTI Photo) After a disappointing outing against Australia ‘A’ at home, Devdutt Padikkal has found his rhythm in the blustery conditions of New Zealand. Ahead of India’s two-Test series against the Black Caps, the 26-year-old spoke about a journey shaped by setbacks, self-doubt and success. Excerpts from an interview…How has your preparation…