In pictures: Rare pic of Rohit Sharma with brother, family on Ganesh Chaturthi in Mumbai | Cricket News

Rohit Sharma celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi (image – X) Indian ODI captain Rohit Sharma celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi with his parents and brother, soaking in the warmth of tradition with his loved ones. The festival has always been close to the heart of the Mumbai cricketer, who grew up witnessing the city’s vibrant devotion to Lord Ganesha….

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French transgender chess player, who faced online abuse, wins national title; creates history | Chess News

Yosha Iglesias on the podium after winning the French national chess title. (Image: French chess federation/chess.com) Yosha Iglesias, 37, has become the French Women’s Chess Champion, making history as the second transgender player to win a national chess title. Iglesias, who was ranked seventh in the 16-player knockout event in Vichy, France, secured her victory…

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‘Start dreaming big’: Lovlina Borgohain to kids as she shares her struggle-to-success journey | Boxing News

Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain has urged children growing up in India’s villages to shed their fear of aiming high and to start chasing big dreams, no matter the circumstances. The boxer from Assam, who rose from a modest background to win bronze at the Tokyo Olympics, believes her story proves that inspiration can spark change…

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Wanindu Hasaranga misses out as Sri Lanka name T20I squad for Zimbabwe tour | Cricket News

Wanindu Hasaranga of Sri Lanka (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) Sri Lanka has announced a 17-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe in Harare, with key all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga absent due to a hamstring injury suffered during a T20I series against Bangladesh in July. The team, led by Charith Asalanka, will play…

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US Open Day 4: Sabalenka, Alcaraz advance; Townsend, Ostapenko have tense back-and-forth and Raducanu approves of Alcaraz’s buzzcut | Tennis News

Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz advanced at the US Open on Day 4 while Novak Djokovic overcame a slow start to reach the third round. Also on the day in New York, a heated exchange erupted between Taylor Townsend and Jelena Ostapenko. On the sidelines, Daniil Medvedev faced a hefty fine for his on-court outburst….

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‘Ashwin is writing a different story’: Aakash Chopra reacts to IPL retirement, questions if others will follow | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League on Wednesday, bringing the curtain down on a glittering IPL career but leaving the cricketing world buzzing with speculation about his future. In his post on X, Ashwin hinted at exploring new overseas leagues, and reports from England quickly linked him with a…

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‘Shameful’, ‘Outrageous’: Fans frustrated as Duleep Trophy gets no live coverage | Cricket News

India A clinch Duleep Trophy title 2024 (Image-X) Fans of Indian cricket have been eagerly waiting for action since the international break began on August 4. The Duleep Trophy promised a perfect opportunity to track the performances of some players who impressed during the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy in England. However, excitement quickly turned to disappointment when…

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RCB break 3-month social media silence: Here’s what the IPL champions wrote on stampede in title celebrations | Cricket News

Virat Kohli of Royal Challengers Bengaluru lifts the IPL trophy alongside teammates (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) For the first time in three months, IPL champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru posted on social media and addressed the deadly stampede outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in June that claimed 11 lives and injured 75.In the social media…

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‘True fans will never do this’: Mohammed Shami slams trolls targeting Muslim cricketers, says ‘I am not a machine’ | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Mohammed Shami numbers have spoken volumes — 229 wickets in 64 Tests, 206 scalps in 108 ODIs, and 27 wickets in 25 T20Is. He topped the wicket charts at the 2023 ODI World Cup with 24 dismissals and was also India’s joint-highest wicket-taker at the 2025 Champions Trophy with nine wickets.Go Beyond The…

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