Free chess reaches rural India (Special arrangements) NEW DELHI: The queen was not always the strongest piece in chess. From the inception of “Chaturanga” in India in the 6th century, and through its long journey across the Middle East before reaching Europe in the 15th century, the piece we now call the queen served only…
Jitesh Sharma’s lucky escape against South Africa (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: In the second T20I match of the five-match series between India and South Africa, wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma experienced an unusual moment at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh on Thursday.Jitesh Sharma, who currently serves as India’s primary wicketkeeper-batter in T20Is after…
KL Rahul returns to pavilion after his dismissal by RCB’s Bhuvneshwar Kumar during an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 T20 cricket match between Delhi Capitals and RCB, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, in New Delhi. (PTI Photo) Though they appear to have found some stability in recent years, Delhi Capitals (DC) remain one of the…
NEW DELHI: Aa the questions are being raised on his bowling capabilities, Indian men’s cricket team all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy on Friday delivered a solid bowling performance in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT), taking a hat-trick for Andhra in their match against Madhya Pradesh (MP).Reddy’s hat-trick left MP at 14 for 3 inside three…
Cuttack: India’s Shubman Gill ahead of the first T20I cricket match between India and South Africa at Barabati Stadium, in Cuttack. (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak)(PTI12_09_2025_000347B) Ever since returning to the T20I set-up as vice-captain, Shubman Gill has blown hot and cold with the bat. The opener has had a few starts but lacked consistency that he…
Shimron Hetmyer has travelled the cricketing world, playing in different leagues. In an exclusive interview with the TimesofIndia.com, the West Indies and Desert Vipers star reflects on the modern-day challenges cricketers face — from constant travel to the mental toll of shifting time zones and cultures. Having been part of the ILT20 since its start,…
NEW DELHI: In a landmark move highlighting the growing emphasis on personality and publicity rights, Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar approached the Delhi High Court seeking protection against the misuse of his name, photographs, and likeness across social media and e-commerce platforms.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!On Friday, a single-judge bench…
Vaibhav Suryavanshi (Pic credit: ACC) Fourteen-year-old Indian batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi scored 171 runs against UAE in the ACC Under-19 Men’s Asia Cup 2025 Group A match at Dubai’s ICC Academy Ground on Friday, December 12, becoming the second-highest Indian scorer in U19 ODIs and helping India begin their campaign successfully.Suryavanshi’s innings was marked by rapid…
Vaibhav Suryavanshi (Pic credit: ACC) NEW DELHI: India’s teen prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi continues to rewrite record books with every innings he plays. On Friday in Dubai, the 14-year-old opener unleashed one of the most destructive knocks in Youth ODI history, hammering a breathtaking 171 off just 95 balls against the United Arab Emirates in the…
Vinesh Phogat (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India’s trailblazing wrestler Vinesh Phogat has officially reignited her Olympic journey. On Friday, the 31-year-old announced her return to competitive wrestling — ending her 18-month retirement with a powerful declaration that her “fire never left,” and that she is ready to chase her dream of stepping onto the Olympic…
