Chief guest of the eighth edition of the Times of India Sports Awards, UP CM Yogi Adityanath attended the ceremony alongside India’s sporting legends, including former track and field star and current Indian Olympic Association president PT Usha, tennis great Leander Paes, Paralympic medallist Devendra Jhajharia, and football icon Bhaichung Bhutia. Source link
Sakshi Dhoni and Suresh Raina (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Suresh Raina has long been a core pillar of Chennai Super Kings, playing a key role in the franchise’s title triumphs over the years. Fondly known as Mr IPL among fans, Raina was inducted into CSK’s inaugural Hall of Fame. The franchise honoured his immense…
Anna Muzychuk (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Ukraine’s Anna Muzychuk has replaced Koneru Humpy in the upcoming Candidates Tournament in Cyprus after the Indian Grandmaster withdrew, citing safety concerns due to the host country’s proximity to the ongoing West Asia conflict. The tournament, which will determine the challengers for the world championship titles currently held…
Sanju Samson (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Sanju Samson enjoyed a stellar ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, playing a key role in India’s title triumph. After an impressive campaign, the wicketkeeper-batter now shifts focus to a new challenge — the IPL — and that too with a new team, Chennai Super Kings.Having represented Rajasthan…
UP CM Yogi Adityanath at the TOISA 2025 in Lucknow. LUCKNOW: The third time, they say, is the charm. The Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) returned to Lucknow for the third consecutive year, delivering an evening that seamlessly blended sporting excellence with high-octane glamour, rolling out the red carpet for the royalty of Indian…
Chennai Super Kings inducted former India all-rounder Suresh Raina and Australia great Matthew Hayden into their first-ever Hall of Fame during the ‘Roar’26’ fan event at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. The ceremony celebrated the legacy of two players who played key roles in shaping CSK’s identity over the years. Several former players, including Muttiah Muralitharan,…
MS Dhoni and Sivakarthikeyan (Image credit: IPL/CSK) NEW DELHI: The love fans have for MS Dhoni is no secret. The cheers, noise, hoots, and chants of “Dhoni! Dhoni!” are inevitable every time he makes an appearance — and it was no different when he walked onto the stage. Beyond the excitement, fans continue to hope…
Kuldeep Yadav at TOISA 2025 in Lucknow. LUCKNOW: Kuldeep Yadav has been a cornerstone of India’s spin attack since his arrival, maintaining the same calm, team-first attitude whether on the field or on the bench. Speaking on the sidelines of TOISA, the Kanpur-born wrist spinner reflected on his journey, recent highs and what lies ahead….
File Pic: Sourav Ganguly’s T-shirt celebration at Lord’s. LUCKNOW: The image of then Indian captain Sourav Ganguly twirling his T-shirt from the Lord’s balcony after the NatWest Trophy triumph in 2002 remains etched in the memory of cricket lovers. For some, it was a fitting response to Andrew Flintoff’s similar gesture in India after an…
MS Dhoni (Image credit: CSK) NEW DELHI: Not just the fans, even the players were left entertained – and MS Dhoni himself produced a priceless reaction after Michael Hussey smashed a six during an exhibition match at Chepauk. The game, featuring former CSK stars against the current squad, drew a packed crowd of supporters in…