Chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board Mohsin Naqvi, centre, chats with Pakistan’s Babar Azam, left, as head coach Mike Hesson watches (AP Photo) Pakistan’s white-ball head coach Mike Hesson will continue to look after the country’s Test team as interim head coach until the end of the current World Test Championship (WTC) cycle.Hesson took charge of…
Anuj Shrivatri (Photo by ChessBase India) NEW DELHI: Anuj Shrivatri of Madhya Pradesh became India’s 100th chess Grandmaster on Sunday, completing the title requirements by winning the 7th ASEAN Plus Individual Open Chess Championship. The result also made him the first Grandmaster from his state.Shrivatri, born in 2004, began the tournament with a loss. He…
India Captain Lakshya Raichandani (Image: IANS) India Under-19 captain Lakshya Raichandani admitted his side failed to put up a competitive total after Pakistan pulled off a remarkable three-wicket victory in their ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup Group A clash in Oman on Sunday. Despite Arjun Rajput’s fighting century, India could not capitalise on a promising…
Pakistan Under-19 pulled off a memorable three-wicket victory over arch-rivals India in the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026, with captain Hamza Zahoor producing a composed century to guide his side home in a tense chase at Al Amerat, Oman, on Sunday.Chasing 209, Pakistan found themselves in deep trouble at 63/5, with India’s bowlers threatening…
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (AP Photo) Cristiano Ronaldo’s retirement from international football has prompted tributes from the clubs where he made his name, the leagues in which he dominated and the organisations that have witnessed his record-breaking career. Yet one notable absence has drawn attention. Real Madrid, the club where he became its greatest goalscorer and…
Pakistan’s hilarious fielding blunder (Screengrabs) India’s clash against Pakistan in the U-19 Asia Cup witnessed a funny moment when three Pakistani fielders failed to catch a simple high ball because of confusion over who would take it. The incident happened during the 44th over, leaving the Indian players and dugout amused.India were batting at 202…
Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (Image: REUTERS) Lionel Messi continues to rewrite the record books in Major League Soccer, with the Inter Miami captain becoming the first player in the league’s history to win the Golden Boot in consecutive seasons. At 39, the Argentine superstar showed no signs of slowing down, finishing the 2026…
Puja Tomar (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Puja Tomar remembers a time when MMA had little recognition in India. Today, she sees more girls taking up the sport, more people following it and a growing interest in what happens inside the UFC Octagon. Having become the first Indian woman to win a fight in the promotion,…
Carlos Prates had a fair bit to tick off during his India visit. There was the food, the traditional attire, the local culture and, going by his social media updates, even some firecracker fun. The Brazilian UFC fighter is enjoying himself, making the most of a visit that was as much about experiencing India as…
Rajat Patidar has pulled out of India’s squad for the upcoming ACC Rising Stars Asia Cup after informing the BCCI that he does not wish to be considered for selection in the 50-over format while managing his existing injury concerns.Following his withdrawal, the Men’s Selection Committee has brought in Ayush Badoni as his replacement and…
