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For years, Vijay Shankar remained one of Indian cricket’s most discussed yet misunderstood cricketers. From being labelled the ‘3D player’ during the 2019 World Cup to battling injuries, criticism and constant scrutiny, the Tamil Nadu all-rounder’s career rarely moved without noise around it.But as Shankar walks away from Indian domestic cricket and the IPL, there…

Rajasthan Royals’ Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (ANI Photo) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s extraordinary IPL 2026 season earned admiration from across the cricketing world, and among those impressed was Australia captain Pat Cummins, who experienced first-hand just how destructive the teenager can be with the bat.At only 15 years of age, the Rajasthan Royals opener emerged as one of the…

Magnus Carlsen, R Praggnanandhaa, Divya Deshmukh, and D Gukesh (Photo by Michal Walusza for Norway Chess) NEW DELHI: If you turn the pages of an English dictionary to find the meaning of the word “cliché”, it will tell you that a cliché is nothing but a phrase or an idea that has been so overused…

Aryna Sabalenka and Serena Williams NEW DELHI: World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka has welcomed Serena Williams’s return to professional tennis, describing the comeback of the 23-time Grand Slam champion as “very good news for tennis” and admitting she is excited by the possibility of facing the American legend on court.The biggest talking point at the…

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Chirag Shetty withdraw from Indonesia Open 2026 due to former’s injury NEW DELHI: India’s star men’s doubles pair, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, have pulled out of the Indonesia Open 2026 after Satwik suffered an injury during their opening-round match in Jakarta. The duo was forced to retire midway through their contest against…

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard) French Open witnessed a major upset on Wednesday as world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka crashed out in dramatic fashion against Diana Shnaider. Despite being in complete control for much of the match, Sabalenka squandered a set lead and a double-break advantage before losing 3-6, 7-5, 6-0.The four-time Grand…

Spain have received a major boost ahead of the FIFA World Cup, with coach Luis de la Fuente expressing confidence that teenage star Lamine Yamal will be fit for the team’s opening match against Cape Verde on June 15.Yamal, who suffered a left hamstring injury while playing for Barcelona in April, will not feature in…

Suryakumar Yadav (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) NEW DELHI: The Indian cricket board (BCCI) is set to get in a huddle to discuss Suryakumar Yadav’s future in the T20I team. TOI understands that there’s a strong possibility that the current T20 captain, who led the team to successfully defend the T20 title in March, may not be…

Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s captain Rajat Patidar (AP Photo) Rajat Patidar‘s rise as one of the most influential figures in the IPL continued in 2026 as he guided Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a second successive title. The RCB captain not only led the franchise from the front but also played a vital role with the bat,…

WI vs SL Live Score, 1st ODI: The ODI series between West Indies and Sri Lanka gets underway at Sabina Park, with the hosts choosing to bowl first after winning the toss. West Indies captain Shai Hope stressed the importance of consistency and execution, expressing confidence in his side’s ability to make the most of…