Aaryavir Sehwag (Image credit: DPL) NEW DELHI: Big moment for the Sehwag household—Virender Sehwag’s elder son Aaryavir took his first step into competitive senior cricket with a debut in the Delhi Premier League (DPL). Turning out for Central Delhi Kings, the 17-year-old walked out to open the batting, a role his father so famously excelled…
Ravichandran Ashwin has called time on his career (Image via X/@MSDian067) Chennai: It was the summer of 2023 and Ravichandran Ashwin had just completed 100 Tests and 500 Test wickets. He was still a Rajasthan Royals player and during a felicitation at the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) season,…
Nirupama Devi Seram and Ajith Narayana won silver and gold respectively (Images via X/Screengrabs) Indian lifters enjoyed a strong outing at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships on Wednesday in Ahmedabad, with Ajith Narayana and Nirupama Devi Seram returning with gold and silver finishes in the men’s 71kg and women’s 63kg category respectively . Narayana, competing in…
Mark Wood is plotting a return to be fit in time for the Ashes in late November (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) England pacer Mark Wood is aiming to make his comeback in county cricket next month after spending more than six months on the sidelines with a knee injury. The 35-year-old has not featured…
Virender Sehwag (Image credit: Sony Sports Network) NEW DELHI: With just a few days left for the much-anticipated Asia Cup 2025, the tournament has already found itself at the centre of controversy. Sony Sports Network, the official broadcast partner, released a promotional video to build excitement for the event but ended up facing severe backlash…
The Indian national flag is projected onto a balloon during the 2010 Commonwealth Games closing ceremony at the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium in New Delhi. (Reuters File Photo) Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the submission of a bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The decision, announced on…
Mark Wood has explained how to dismiss Rishabh Pant (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) England pacer Mark Wood has shed light on the challenge of bowling to India’s Rishabh Pant, admitting that the left-hander’s fearless style leaves bowlers with little room for error. Pant, known for his unpredictability and audacious hitting, has built a reputation…
Mark Wood of England named Rohit Sharma as the toughest batter he faced in his career (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) England fast bowler Mark Wood has revealed that India batter Rohit Sharma stands out as the most challenging batter he has faced in his career. The 35-year-old pacer, who is renowned for his ability…
Anish Bhanwala reacts after winning silver medal at the Asian Shooting Championships. (Image: X) Shooter Anish Bhanwala secured a silver medal in the rapid fire pistol event at the Asian Shooting Championships in Shymkent, Kazakhstan on Wednesday. The 22-year-old Olympian scored 35 points, finishing just one point behind China’s Su Lianbofan, while Korea’s Lee Jaekyoon…
Richie Benaud, Yuvraj Singh, Michael Clarke and Geoffrey Boycott NEW DELHI: Cancer has touched the lives of several cricketers across generations, testing their courage in ways no opponent on the field ever could. The latest reminder of this ongoing battle came from former Australia captain Michael Clarke, who revealed that he has undergone his sixth…
