The second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia in Bengaluru back in March 2017 was marred with controversy. In a clash of the skippers, Virat Kohli and Steve Smith found themselves at loggerheads over DRS calls at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The situation worsened to the extent that Cricket Australia and the …
File photo of Magnus Carlsen.© X (formerly Twitter) World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen and three-time World Women's Blitz champion Kateryna Lagno occupied the top spot while India's R Praggnanandhaa took second place at the halfway mark of the Tata Steel Chess India Blitz 2024 in Kolkata on Saturday. Carlsen concluded the first nine …
Bowler Mohammed Shami earned plaudits from Bengal coach Laxmi Ratan Shukla after his stunning display in their Ranji Trophy match against Madhya Pradesh. After a year of absence due to an ankle injury, Shami on Thursday made his much-awaited return to competitive cricket in the Ranji Trophy. The seasoned speedster missed out on …
Special Olympics Bharat (SOB), the national federation promoting sports for athletes with intellectual disabilities, announced a 16 member squad that will represent the country for the Special Olympics Asia Pacific Bocce and Bowling Competition, to be held from November 18th to 22nd at the Thyagaraj Sports Complex. The squad consists of eight athletes …
The India-Australia men's doubles tennis duo of Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden, the Australia Open champions this year, announced that they would go separate ways after two great years as a team. The pair first teamed up in January 2023 and now end their association with a victory over Germany's Kevin Krawietz and …
File photo of Rohit Sharma.© AFP Nearly a week remains for the start of the Border-Gavskar Trophy, but the uncertainity on Rohit Sharma's availability for the opening game still persists. The India captain is expected to miss the first match, starting November 22 in Perth, as he remains home after the birth of …
On November 16, 2024, UFC 309 takes center stage at the iconic Madison Square Garden in New York City, promising fans a night of unforgettable action. Headlined by two marquee matchups, the event will feature Jon Jones defending his heavyweight title against Stipe Miocic, while Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler square off in a high-stakes …
India were dealt a telling blow on Saturday after star top-order batter Shubman Gill sustained a left thumb fracture which is likely to rule him out of the opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Optus Stadium in Perth, starting November 22. Gill, one of the young heroes of India’s last Border-Gavaskar Trophy triumph, …
Delhi captain Ayush Badoni delivered a career-defining performance in the Ranji Trophy against Jharkhand, as he scored his maiden double century. His unbeaten 205, featuring 16 fours and 10 sixes, was crucial in securing a first-innings lead and earning Delhi three valuable points. This win keeps Delhi in the hunt for a quarter-final berth, as …
Former World Heavyweight Champion Mike Tyson’s loss to YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul has sparked significant discussion in the boxing world, particularly after Tyson’s former rival-turned-friend, Evander Holyfield, pointed out a possible factor behind the defeat. Holyfield believes that Tyson’s strapped knee posed a recurring hindrance during the bout, impacting his movement and contributing to the loss.Jake …
