Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal India’s Asia Cup 2025 squad has stirred debate after the omission of star opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, leaving fans and former cricketers questioning the selection choices. Shubman Gill returns to the T20I squad for the first time since July 2024, and the BCCI has handed him the vice-captaincy role, a clear…
When Parmesh Gahlawat and his doctor wife Naveen Kumari were blessed with their first child in 2006, the family’s mood was sombre rather than that of unfettered joy. It was a girl child, and they named her Tapasya. As has largely been the case in rural Haryana, the preference for sons is prominent. Parmesh, by…
PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 07: Mirabai Chanu Saikhom of Team India (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images) In the high-stakes world of weightlifting, where every gram and every lift matters, Saikhom Mirabai Chanu is leaving nothing to chance. Ahead of the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship in Ahmedabad, which serves as a qualifier for next year’s Commonwealth Games…
TK Vishal breaks record in men’s 400m at National Inter-State meet. Chennai: While the spotlight was on athletes vying for World Championships qualification, the men’s 400m event delivered a surprise at the National Inter-State Athletics meet here on Thursday. TK Vishal from Tamil Nadu shattered the six-year-old national record, clocking 45.12s and surpassing the 45.21s…
Cameron Green of Australia (Photo by Paul Harding/Gallo Images/Getty Images) Cameron Green has set his sights on returning to bowling before the Ashes later this year, with a potential comeback in the Sheffield Shield. The Australian all-rounder has not bowled in a competitive match since undergoing back surgery last year, which forced him to miss…
Rinku Singh (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Cometh the hour, cometh Rinku Singh. The explosive batter marked his selection in India’s Asia Cup squad with a stunning century in the UPT20 League at Ekana Stadium on Thursday. Turning out for Meerut Mavericks, Rinku smashed 108 off just 48 deliveries, peppered with seven fours and eight…
File photo of India and Pakistan fans. (Image credit: AFP) The Sports Ministry has outlined its policy regarding international events when it comes to Pakistan. As per the latest policy by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MYAS), India won’t engage in bilateral sports with Pakistan but will participate in international events where Pakistani…
What are the penalties for offenders in the Online Gaming Bill 2025? (Photo by Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images) On August 20, the Lok Sabha passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, bringing into effect some of the toughest restrictions yet on money-based online gaming in India. The new law not only bans such…
Magnus Carlsen and spectators at Freestyle Chess Las Vegas (Screengrab & Stev Bongage) NEW DELHI: Have you ever stepped into the playing hall of a chess tournament? The atmosphere feels almost sacred. A vast space, rows of tables stretching endlessly with chessboards and pieces in their eternal black-and-white standoff. Players sit hunched, brows furrowed, as…
Sanju and Saly Samson combine to get the first wicket for Kochi Blue Tigers (Screengrabs/X) Adani Trivandrum RoyalsSanju Samson marked his return to action in style, combining with his brother Saly Samson to take the first wicket for his team in the Kerala Cricket League season on Thursday, August 21. Playing as vice-captain for Kochi…
