Chennai: Long distance runner Ankita Dhyani competed in 3000m steeplechase for the first time only in September last year. But in less than 12 months, the 23-year-old Ankita has quickly climbed the ladder and currently occupies the 38th spot in the ‘Road to Tokyo’ standings for the upcoming World Championships.“I have shown good improvement in…
TK Vishal breaks record in men’s 400m at National Inter-State meet. Chennai: While the spotlight was on athletes vying for World Championships qualification, the men’s 400m event delivered a surprise at the National Inter-State Athletics meet here on Thursday. TK Vishal from Tamil Nadu shattered the six-year-old national record, clocking 45.12s and surpassing the 45.21s…
Rajasthan Royals coach Rahul Dravid (PTI Photo) Former Indian cricket legend Rahul Dravid has named Australian fast bowler Glenn McGrath and Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan as the toughest bowlers he faced during his 16-year international career spanning from 1996 to 2012. Dravid, who played 164 Tests, 344 ODIs, and one T20I, made this revelation…
Abhinav Shaw clinches junior men’s 10m air rifle gold at Asian Championships (X) Pune: It was a rollercoaster qualification round for Abhinav Shaw in the junior men’s 10m air rifle event at the 16th Asian Championships in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, on Thursday. However, the young shooter finished on a high and clinched gold in a tense…
Sachin Tendulkar and Vinod Kambli NEW DELHI: The friendship between Sachin Tendulkar and Vinod Kambli has long been one of cricket’s most talked-about stories. Their childhood bond, highlighted by the iconic 664-run partnership in school cricket, remains part of the game’s folklore. Now, as Kambli battles illness and continues a long road to recovery after…
Gautam Gambhir (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India opener Sadagoppan Ramesh has alleged that head coach Gautam Gambhir did not support Shreyas Iyer’s inclusion in the Asia Cup squad, despite the batter’s outstanding form in recent tournaments. His remarks come amid ongoing criticism of BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar over Iyer’s omission from the squad…
Sanju Samson (Agency Image) India’s wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson is preparing to embrace a new role ahead of the Asia Cup 2025. With Shubman Gill returning to the T20I squad for the first time since July 2024, Samson is unlikely to open the innings as he has in the past. While he remains a vital part…
Cameron Green of Australia (Photo by Paul Harding/Gallo Images/Getty Images) Cameron Green has set his sights on returning to bowling before the Ashes later this year, with a potential comeback in the Sheffield Shield. The Australian all-rounder has not bowled in a competitive match since undergoing back surgery last year, which forced him to miss…
Dhanashree Verma and Yuzvendra Chahal NEW DELHI: Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal and social media influencer Dhanashree Verma have legally ended their marriage, with the divorce finalised on March 20, 2025, after 18 months of separation. The settlement, reached through mutual consent, reportedly involved an alimony payment of Rs 4.75 crore from Chahal to Verma.The couple,…
With Shubman Gill returning to the Indian squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, the focus has shifted to India’s opening combination. Both Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma have been in excellent form, scoring freely and keeping the tempo high. However, the inclusion of Gill, who has been named vice-captain, could see one of them…
