Sangita Basfore of India runs with the ball (Photo by Getty Images and @IndianFootball on X) NEW DELHI: The road to the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup in Australia was supposed to be the moment Indian women’s football would finally step out of the shadows and make the much-anticipated leap. With six World Cup spots…
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) owner Sanjiv Goenka with Rishabh Pant (PTI Photo) Sanjiv Goenka, owner of Lucknow Super Giants, has firmly shut down speculation surrounding Rishabh Pant’s captaincy ahead of IPL 2026, calling out what he implied were baseless reports doing the rounds. Pant had come under heavy criticism after a disappointing IPL 2025 campaign….
R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja (AFP Photo) As India stands on the cusp of a transition in their storied spin-bowling legacy, former India left-arm spinner Nilesh Kulkarni offers a timely and nuanced assessment of where things stand. In this wide-ranging conversation, Kulkarni reflects on the shifting demands of red-ball cricket, the looming void post the…
Shaheen Afridi (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Pakistan pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi grabbed attention during a PSL 2026 captains’ presser on Wednesday when he avoided a question about Pakistan’s struggling national team. As a journalist brought up the team’s recent poor performances and asked questions to Pakistani players present in the presser individually, Afridi stepped in…
NEW DELHI: Iga Swiatek, one of the world’s top tennis players, recently opened up about a tough phase in her career after an early exit from the Miami Open. She was visibly emotional after losing to Magda Linette in the round of 64 at the women’s singles event, even stepping aside briefly to wipe away…
Lucknow Super Giants’s Mayank Yadav celebrates (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has made it clear that IPL 2026 could be a defining season for Mayank Yadav, urging the young pacer to justify the faith shown in him by Lucknow Super Giants. Mayank burst onto the scene in IPL 2024 with raw pace,…
Spencer Johnson has not played any competitive game since last year’s IPL. NEW DELHI: The announcement of Spencer Johnson as a replacement for the injured Nathan Ellis for the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) by the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) has created quite an uproar. There had been a bit of mystery around Johnson’s signing…
Kolkata Knight Riders Captain Ajinkya Rahane (PTI Photo) Former India batter Aakash Chopra believes Ajinkya Rahane has a significant point to prove heading into IPL 2026, especially in addressing long-standing doubts about his game beyond the powerplay.Rahane led Kolkata Knight Riders from the front with the bat in IPL 2025, finishing as their top run-scorer….
Victor Montagliani (Screengrab) FIFA vice-president Victor Montagliani has downplayed concerns surrounding the upcoming FIFA World Cup, stating that political and security issues are common before every tournament. He also stressed that FIFA’s priority is ensuring fan safety and strong coordination with host governments, while maintaining that such concerns are part of organizing global events.This summer’s…
Gautam Gambhir, Ajit Agarkar and Shubman Gill (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday announced the complete schedule for Team India’s international home season for 2026-27, unveiling a packed calendar featuring 22 matches across 17 cities.The upcoming season promises a wide-ranging contest with four visiting teams —…