Rahul Dravid (Getty Images) Former India coach Rahul Dravid has tipped India as strong favourites to defend their T20 World Cup crown, starting February 7. Dravid, who celebrated the fulfilment of a long-held dream on June 29, 2024, when India ended a 13-year ICC title drought, believes the current team’s approach under Suryakumar Yadav and…
NEW DELHI: KL Rahul has revealed that retirement has crossed his mind, though he insists it is still “some time away” and promises he won’t prolong the decision when the moment arrives. In a candid chat with former England captain Kevin Pietersen on his YouTube channel, Rahul said stepping away from cricket would not be…
Novak Djokovic (AP Photo) On this day 18 years ago, a young tennis player from Serbia scripted history at Melbourne Park, becoming his country’s first Grand Slam champion. It was just the beginning of a record-breaking career, which is yet to write its final chapter even after almost two decades of a fruitful journey.Go Beyond…
The headquarter if All India Football Federation. Inspired by the Indian Premier League (IPL), the Indian Super League (ISL) was set up in 2014 by Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL), which had entered into a 15-year contract with the All India Football Federation (AIFF) in 2010. The franchise-based model featured celebrity owners such as Sachin…
Alexander Zverev of Germany (AP/PTI) Melbourne: A couple of stories unfolded simultaneously at opposite ends of Rod Laver Arena on Tuesday.The heat was physical, a wall that pressed in from every corner, but the roof, drawn over the storied arena, eased the worst of the oppressive conditions. Beneath it, world No. 3 Alexander Zverev faced…
Elina Svitolina of Ukraine (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara) MELBOURNE: Melbourne Park was on fire on Tuesday. The mercury climbed to 45 degrees, the hottest day at the Australian Open since 2009, and just when it seemed nothing else could scorch the grounds that run alongside the gently flowing Yarra, Elina Svitolina did. Playing big and fearless,…
WPL: Beth Mooney, Sophie Devine help Gujarat Giants clinch thrilling win over Delhi Capitals In a nail-biting finish at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara, Gujarat Giants eked out a three-run victory over Delhi Capitals in the 17th match of the Women’s Premier League 2026, completing a season double against their rivals. The victory was sealed…
NEW DELHI: Harry Brook and Joe Root produced contrasting centuries to power England to a 53-run victory over Sri Lanka, sealing a 2-1 win in the one-day international series on Tuesday. Brook smashed an unbeaten 136 off just 66 balls, hitting nine sixes and 11 fours, while Root followed up his second-ODI half-century with 111…
Vihaan Malhotra (X-cricbuzz) India opened their Super Six campaign at the U-19 World Cup with a statement performance, dismantling Zimbabwe by a massive 204-run margin on Tuesday. Middle-order batter Vihaan Malhotra played the defining role with a composed, unbeaten century, while Abhigyan Kundu continued his rich vein of form as India piled on the misery…
Representational Image (TOI) Former India batsman Jacob Martin was arrested early Tuesday morning after reportedly crashing his luxury SUV into three parked vehicles in Vadodara, police said. Martin, 53, who represented India in 10 ODIs, was taken into custody following the accident. According to the Akota Police, the incident occurred around 2:30 am near Punit…
