At the Menorca Masters 2026, reigning World Champion D Gukesh suffered a setback, going down to compatriot Nihal Sarin in the third round.Gukesh arrived in Menorca as a two-time champion, but his current form paints a starkly different picture. His troubles began early against Nihal. As soon as the ninth move, Gukesh made a questionable…
Justin Langer and Mukul Choudhary after the match. (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: A viral video of head coach Justin Langer declaring he would turn Mukul Choudhary into “the scariest No.6 or 7 batter in India” has taken centre stage after the youngster’s stunning match-winning knock for Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026.The video, shared…
Mukul Choudhary (Photo: IPL) Lucknow Super Giants unearthed a new hero in debutant Mukul Choudhary, who single-handedly scripted a stunning last-ball win over Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026. Earlier, Choudhary had revealed that Indian great MS Dhoni remains his biggest inspiration.Chasing a challenging target of 182, LSG looked out of contention at one stage….
Mukul Choudhary and Avesh Khan (Pic credit: LSG’s X post) NEW DELHI: A stunning late surge from Mukul Choudhary and Avesh Khan rewrote the record books as Lucknow Super Giants pulled off a dramatic three-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders in a last-ball thriller at Eden Gardens on Thursday.The defining moment of the contest was…
R Vaishali (Photo by Niki Riga) NEW DELHI: As the FIDE Candidates 2026 in Cyprus heads into a much-needed rest day, India’s Vaishali Rameshbabu has emerged as the woman to beat.The 24-year-old, despite a draw in the 10th round, has broken away from the pack to become the sole table-topper in the women’s section, which…
CHENNAI: “The crowd applauded us for 15 minutes at a stretch after the Test match was over. I still remember that moment,” CD Gopinath told TOI a few years ago, recalling India’s historic first Test win at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Madras (then). It was 1952, India had beaten England in the fifth Test…
LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka hugs Mukul Choudhary after the win. (X Photo) NEW DELHI: It was an emotional night at the Eden Gardens as Lucknow Super Giants pulled off a thrilling last-ball win over Kolkata Knight Riders, but what truly captured hearts was what followed after the final delivery.Youngster Mukul Choudhary, who scripted the dramatic…
Mukul Choudhary (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants’ stunning last-ball win over Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026 had a new hero, as young Mukul Choudhary announced himself on the big stage with a fearless match-winning knock. Chasing 182, LSG looked down and out at one stage, but Choudhary’s explosive unbeaten 54 off 27…
Mukul Choudhary (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants pulled off a thrilling last-ball win against Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026, chasing down 182 to win by three wickets. The match stayed tense till the very end, with LSG holding their nerve to cross the line in dramatic fashion.Asked to bat first, Kolkata Knight…
Ankita Raina in action (Photo by DLTA) NEW DELHI: A lot can be said of a coach not by how they react to a win but how they spearhead a team after a loss. Vishal Uppal’s credentials were tested already this week after a 1-2 defeat to Thailand in the ongoing Asia/Oceania Group 1 tie…