Babar Azam (Photo by Grant Pitcher/Gallo Images/Getty Images) Pakistan’s head coach Mike Hesson has announced that Babar Azam will return to T20I cricket batting at number three position in the upcoming three-match series against South Africa. This marks Babar’s first appearance in the format since December 2024.The announcement came during a media interaction at the…
Prithvi Shaw (Photo by Charle Lombard/Gallo Images/Getty Images) Prithvi Shaw has set a new record in his second official match for Maharashtra in a Ranji Trophy match against Chandigarh. The 25-year-old achieved a remarkable feat that puts him in the company of cricket legends Virender Sehwag and Ravi Shastri.Shaw demonstrated his determination to return to…
Magnus Carlsen & Daniel Naroditsky (X) World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen has spoken emotionally about late American grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky, describing him as a rare talent and a beloved figure within the global chess community. A week after Naroditsky’s sudden death at the age of 29, Carlsen reflected on his memories of playing against him…
Kerala Sports Minister V Abdurahiman and Lionel Messi (X) Kerala Sports Minister V Abdurahiman displayed aggressive behaviour towards media personnel during a school ground inauguration event in Erumapetty, Thrissur, on October 27, 2025. The minister knocked over channel microphones when reporters attempted to question him about allegations of suspicious dealings related to bringing the Argentina…
D Gukesh (Norway Chess via PTI Photo) World chess champion D Gukesh anticipates his return to Goa for the FIDE World Cup starting Friday, where he previously competed in his early career.The prestigious FIDE World Cup makes its return to India after 23 years. The tournament will be hosted at a North Goa resort from…
ISPL League Commissioner Suraj Samat with Sachin Tendulkar NEW DELHI: As the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) gears up for its third season, the league is shifting its principle focus from expansion to structure. In an exclusive conversation with TimesofIndia.com, ISPL League Commissioner Suraj Samat shed light on the upcoming season, the rollout of a…
Pratika Rawal (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) Navi Mumbai: In a big blow to India’s campaign, with just 48 hours to go before their 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup semifinal clash against mighty Australia at the DY Patil Stadium, in-form opener Pratika Rawal was ruled out of the remainder of the tournament due to knee…
Shreyas Iyer of India (Photo by Ayush Kumar/Getty Images) It was a difficult Monday for Indian sports fans, as three top athletes, Shreyas Iyer, Pratika Rawal, and PV Sindhu, found themselves battling serious injury concerns across three different disciplines.In Sydney, India’s ODI vice-captain Shreyas Iyer remains under intensive care after sustaining a laceration to his…
India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav with head coach Gautam Gambhir (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) India head coach Gautam Gambhir has thrown his full support behind T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav despite the batter’s ongoing struggles with form, making it clear that temporary failures don’t worry him. Under Suryakumar’s leadership, India lifted the Asia Cup in the UAE last…
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference leader (JKNC) Omar Abdullah addresses a press conference at the party headquarters, in Jammu. (PTI Photo) (PTI10_16_2025_000245A) Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah said Suryakumar Yadav-led India should have shaken hands with Salman Ali Agha’s Pakistan side during the Asia Cup held in Dubai earlier this…
