Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli looked in ominous touch once again as he tore into the Gujarat Titans bowling attack during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 clash at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on Tuesday.The RCB stalwart hammered 43 off just 25 deliveries before…
NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan Test batter and ex-head coach Haroon Rasheed on Tuesday drew a sharp contrast between the cricketing structures of India and Pakistan, saying India are now enjoying the rewards of long-term planning, strong domestic cricket and a robust age-group system, while Pakistan continue to struggle because of inconsistency and instability.Speaking on hamaraiweb.com,…
Participants perform yoga postures during the 2nd Asian Yogasana Sport Championship, in New Delhi. (PTI file photo) Union sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday said India will push for Yogasana’s inclusion in the Olympic Games as the country prepares its bid to host the 2036 Olympics. His comments came ahead of the first-ever World Yogasana…
NEW DELHI: Suryakumar Yadav is likely to play for Triumph Knights Mumbai North East in a T20 match against the Uganda’s touring side on May 30 in Mumbai.Uganda are currently touring Mumbai for four one-day matches and four T20 games. Uganda swept the four-match One Day series against MCA Colts XI 4-0.The T20 matches are…
South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt believes her team’s repeated near-misses at ICC events have made the team even more determined to win its first senior women’s world title. The South African captain also said the return of veteran pacer Shabnim Ismail has boosted the side ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England…
Punjab Kings players (ANI Photo) Punjab Kings entered IPL 2026 carrying massive expectations after finishing runners-up the previous season under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer. For nearly half the tournament, PBKS looked like the most complete and fearless side in the competition. They won six of their opening seven matches, while one game ended in…
Mohammad Rizwan and Mike Mike Hesson NEW DELHI: Pakistan men’s cricket team head coach Mike Hesson has explained why experienced wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan was dropped from the ODI squad for the upcoming series against Australia and why he was earlier removed as captain.Rizwan, who had led Pakistan to ODI series wins against Australia, Zimbabwe and…
Travis Head and Virat Kohli (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer and commentator Aakash Chopra has strongly condemned online abuse directed at players’ families after Travis Head’s wife Jessica revealed that their close friends and relatives were targeted with hateful messages following the Australian batter’s recent IPL 2026 confrontation with Virat Kohli.The controversy erupted…
Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli NEW DELHI: After a gruelling 70-match league stage, the IPL 2026 season is finally set for its business end. Only four teams remain in contention from the original ten, all chasing a place in Sunday’s grand finale and a shot at lifting the coveted IPL trophy.The first playoff clash —…
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) NEW DELHI: Lionel Messi gave fans a scare after leaving Inter Miami CF’s MLS match against Philadelphia Union due to physical discomfort. The concern grew when Messi went straight to the dressing room with medical staff instead of staying on the bench after being substituted, especially with…