Image credit: Tata Steel Chess Tournament NEW DELHI: Grandmaster Nodirbek Yakubboev‘s decision not to shake hands with Indian GM R Vaishali sparked controversy at the Tata Steel Chess Tournament. The Uzbek player later issued an apology, clarifying that his action was due to “religious reasons” and was not meant to disrespect her.In a video shared…
Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar made a surprising statement about the legendary AB de Villiers, claiming the South African icon played for the wrong franchise in the Indian Premier League. De Villiers debuted in the IPL in 2008 for Delhi Capitals (then Delhi Daredevils)…
Jasprit Bumrah at Coldplay concert in Ahmedabad (Photo credit: X) NEW DELHI: In a delightful and heartwarming moment, Coldplay‘s lead singer Chris Martin dedicated a song to India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, who was attending the band’s concert in Ahmedabad.With the British band rocking the Narendra Modi Stadium with their delightful chartbusters, Bumrah was one…
D Gukesh (Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025 Photo) NEW DELHI: The Round 8 matchup of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025 between Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu and Gukesh Dommaraju on Sunday drew significant attention in Wijk aan Zee, with a large crowd gathering at the Dutch venue to witness the youngest-ever World Chess Champion face his compatriot.Defending…
Alexander Zverev. (AP Photo) Alexander Zverev‘s loss in the Australian Open final on Sunday was followed by a startling moment during the trophy ceremony.As Zverev stood at the microphone, a person in the stadium repeatedly shouted the names of two of his ex-girlfriends who have accused him of physical abuse in the past, saying “Australia…
(Photo credit: Windies Cricket) NEW DELHI: Kevin Sinclair led Windies spin trio to give the tourists a chance of levelling the series in the second Test on Sunday as Pakistan struggled to 76 for 4 after day two in Multan.The West Indies scored 244 in their second innings, setting the hosts a challenging 254-run target…
Sachin Tendulkar and Suraj Samat NEW DELHI: Suraj Samat, League Commissioner and Core Committee Member of the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL), believes that the second season is set to be a grand spectacle for cricket fans. ISPL Season 2 will be held from January 26 to February 15 at the Dadoji Kondadev Stadium in…
UAE captain Esha Oza (ICC Photo) The United Arab Emirates’ dynamic captain, Esha Oza, has been crowned the ICC Women’s Associate Cricketer of the Year for 2024, following an exceptional year with both bat and ball. Oza was a standout performer throughout the year, dominating at the top of the order and proving invaluable with…
Gerhard Erasmus (ICC Photo) Gerhard Erasmus, the captain of Namibia, has been honored with the ICC Men’s Associate Cricketer of the Year award for 2024. This recognition highlights his exceptional performances in both ODIs and T20Is throughout the year.Erasmus showcased remarkable consistency, scoring eight half-centuries and playing a crucial role in Namibia’s middle order. His…
MI Cape Town electrified a packed Newlands on Saturday evening with a dominant bonus-point victory over Durban’s Super Giants, thrilling fans with a clinical all-round performance. A scintillating opening stand between Ryan Rickelton (63 off 41 balls) and Rassie van der Dussen (24 off 18 balls) laid the foundation for the chase of 150. Dewald…
