The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has parted ways with long-serving team masseur Rajeev Kumar, bringing an end to his nearly decade-long association with the national side. Kumar, a familiar face around the Indian dressing room, confirmed his exit with a heartfelt message on Instagram: “It has been a privilege and honour…
Sachin Tendulkar and Steve Bucknor NEW DELHI: Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar reminisced about his on-field duels with Australian greats Glenn McGrath and the late spin maestro Shane Warne, while also sharing a light-hearted remark about former international umpire Steve Bucknor, who gave several controversial decisions against him during his career.During an ‘Ask Me Anything’…
Kuldeep Yadav and partner Vanshika (Images via Getty Images & Instagram/Screengrab) Kuldeep Yadav on Monday night uploaded a picture with his fiancée Vanshika on Instagram. In the image, the Indian spinner was dressed in a black tuxedo while Vanshika wore a white gown. Kuldeep and Vanshika got engaged back on June 4 in a private…
Virat Kohli and Avneet Kaur (Images via Getty Images & Instagram/Screengrab) Actor Avneet Kaur has responded for the first time to the buzz around Virat Kohli liking one of her Instagram photos, an incident that quickly became a talking point online. At the trailer launch of her international project Love in Vietnam, Avneet was asked…
Mohammed Siraj, on ground, celebrates with teammates after taking the catch to dismiss England’s Josh Tongue on day five of the second cricket test match vs England at Edgbaston (AP Photo/Scott Heppell) For India’s pace attack, the five-Test Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy in England was as much a battle of stamina as it was of skill. Mohammed…
Lakshya Sen lost to Shi Yuqi in the opening round at the World Championships (Images via AP & X/@SportsArena1234) India’s Lakshya Sen suffered an early exit at the BWF World Championships on Monday, losing to top seed and world No. 1 Shi Yu Qi of China in straight games. The 24-year-old, a bronze medallist at…
Rohit Sharma (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Reflecting on his Test career, which he ended earlier this year, former India captain Rohit Sharma said on Monday that the format is both “challenging and draining,” but he learned to handle its demands through preparation.The 38-year-old, who scored 4,301 runs at an average of 40.58 in 67 Tests,…
Sachin Tendulkar and England cricket team NEW DELHI: India’s cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar revisited a special memory, recalling the moment he realised Joe Root was destined to be a major force for England and a future captain. Root made his Test debut on December 13, 2012, against India in Nagpur, a period when Tendulkar was…
The All India Football Federation has confirmed having positive talks with ISL organisers FSDL (Image via X) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) and Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) on Monday held discussions, as directed by the Supreme Court, to determine the path forward for the 2025-26 football season. In a joint statement issued after…
Image credit: Oman Cricket NEW DELHI: Oman on Monday named a 17-member squad for their maiden Asia Cup appearance, set to begin on September 9 in the UAE. The side will be captained by Jatinder Singh, who will lead Oman into their first match against Pakistan on September 12 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.After…
