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Virat Kohli’s much-anticipated return to the M Chinnaswamy Stadium was put on hold on Tuesday after the Bengaluru city police refused permission to stage the Vijay Hazare Trophy match between Delhi and Andhra at the venue. Kohli, who arrived in the city on Monday night, is slated to feature in two matches, including one against…

Gede Priandana (Pic credit: X) NEW DELHI: History was made in Bali on Tuesday when Indonesia cricketer Gede Priandana pulled off a feat never seen before in T20 Internationals, becoming the first bowler to take five wickets in a single over. The landmark moment came during the opening T20I against Cambodia and remains unmatched across…

NEW DELHI: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is planning to file a formal complaint with the International Cricket Council (ICC) against Indian Under-19 players following the final of the Under-19 Asia Cup 2025. The confirmation came from Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who is also the head of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC). T20…

Indian cricket has witnessed its fair share of questionable umpiring decisions over the years, but one call continues to stand out as uniquely baffling. It came in 2007 during an India vs South Africa match at the Belfast Oval, when veteran umpire Aleem Dar made a decision that still sparks debate nearly two decades later….

Virat Kohli is set to make a return to the Vijay Hazare Trophy in the 2025/26 season, marking his comeback to India’s premier domestic 50 over competition after nearly 15 years. The former India captain, who has already stepped away from T20 internationals and Test cricket, will use the tournament as part of his preparation…

Judit Polgár and Richárd Rapport (Photo Credit: FIDE) NEW DELHI: William Shakespeare wrote in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, “Though she be but little, she is fierce.” Hungary, too, has never been the biggest country on the chess map. Yet, it has long played the game with a fearlessness that belies its size.With none of the…

MS Dhoni made his international debut on this day in 2004 against Bangladesh (Photo by ICC) NEW DELHI: On this day in 2004, Indian cricket welcomed a name that went on to change the game’s history forever. Mahendra Singh Dhoni made his international debut for India in an ODI against Bangladesh in Chittagong. At the…

SG Pipers clinch GCL season 3 title (GCL Photo) NEW DELHI: SG Pipers pulled off a stunning upset to win the third edition of the Global Chess League (GCL) on Tuesday, defeating two-time defending champions Continental Kings in the final.The Pipers had barely made it to the final, edging past Ganges Grandmasters by just one…

Shafali Verma (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India continued their dominant run in the women’s T20I series against Sri Lanka with another authoritative win on Tuesday. Chasing a small target, India cruised to a seven-wicket victory in the second match, taking a 2-0 lead in the five-match series. The star of the night was Shafali Verma,…

Jemimah Rodrigues of India (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals have named Indian batter Jemimah Rodrigues as their new captain ahead of the 2026 Women’s Premier League season. The announcement was made on Tuesday. Rodrigues comes into the role after an outstanding year with the Indian team. India All-Rounder K Gowtham Calls…