KKR's newly-appointed skipper Ajinkya Rahane seemed visibly irritated by the repeated discussions around Iyer's price tag and said he "deserved that price".
The 18 year old from an impoverished family in Chennai won the Carrom World Cup, but the title has not changed either her or her father, an autorickshaw driver.
World number one Jannik Sinner delivered a flawless performance to pulverise Czech Jiri Lehecka in straight sets in little more than 90 minutes on Saturday.
'I could not believe that such a great player could be so friendly. He was like a father figure to all of us.'
As India prepares for its upcoming five Test series against England, the selection committee faces a crucial decision regarding the team's leadership. Who should be the next India captain in red ball cricket?
Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting expressed disappointment with his team's batting performance in their seven-wicket defeat to Royal Challengers Bangalore in an IPL match.
CSK head coach Stephen Fleming said Mahendra Singh Dhoni is 'still going strong' and putting an end to the former skipper's run in the IPL is not a role assigned to him.
Rising India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has lauded former India head coach Rahul Dravid, calling him a "privilege" to have in this era.
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Tan Kim Her's voice was tinged with emotion as he reflected on the journey of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, the two men he paired and who fondly call him "Daddy".
The accident occurred at 3.45 AM near Barabamboo, around 80 km from Jamshedpur, under the Chakradharpur Division of the South Eastern Railway (SER), they said.
GT vaulted to the top of the table with 16 points, while MI now find themselves in must-win territory in their remaining games.
Team India pacer Mohammed Siraj said on Wednesday that his break from international cricket gave him the time to reflect on his mistakes and work on his bowling and fitness.
Their bowling may have come a cropper in the loss to Punjab Kings but Kolkata Knight Riders head coach Chandrakant Pandit on Sunday said they don't want to "crib" about it in the middle of the tournament and would rather focus on the positives.
The 37-year-old player added that uncertainty about a place in the Playing XI or 12, means one needs to capitalise on chances offered.
The 2026 men's hockey World Cup will be held from August 14 to 30 in Wavre, Belgium and Amstelveen, Netherlands.
All eyes on Chhetri as India face Maldives in friendly ahead of Asian Cup qualifier.
"When a captain or a coach says something like this, obviously there is a bit of confidence and you've to back yourself up.'
'We have room to improve in talent identification. At the nursery level, at grassroots, there's a lot to work on. That's where the investment needs to go in.'
Consistency, proper nutrition, strength training, and recovery instead of workout intensity and cardio are the success mantras of celeb-fitness.
The ideal candidate should be deaf to avoid being shocked by the so-called 'shocking revelations' from the dressing room, asserts K R Nayar.
Team India pacer Mohammed Siraj welcomed the BCCI's decision to lift the ban on using saliva to shine the ball ahead of IPL 2025, saying it will aid "reverse swing" even in unfriendly conditions.
Bhupathi also spoke about young up-and-coming tennis star Maaya Rajeshwaran, who is shaping up to be the next big star from India in the sport.
Call centres, once the engine room of India's BPO exports, are evolving too. Depending on the complexity, 30 to 50 per cent of voice and chat volumes are now handled by conversational AI.
'Form brings confidence. And we, at the moment, to be honest, don't have that confidence.'
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Bayern Munich crowd favourite Thomas Mueller will leave the German record champions at the end of the season after 25 trophy-laden years.
Kohli, returning from London after a short family break, joined the training after half an hour, Rohit seemed more relaxed after isolating himself for three weeks.
The young left-arm pacer held his nerve in a tense finish to bowl RCB to a narrow two-run victory in a high-scoring game.
Craig Fulton that he is not someone who likes giving instructions to players from the sidelines,
Mahendra Singh Dhoni doesn't have a magic wand and can't change the fortunes of Chennai Super Kings overnight, head coach Stephen Fleming said on Sunday.
'If your team is successful, you are in a winning team, selections and rewards come from that'
Imane Khelif, who is in the spotlight for failing a gender eligibility test at a tournament last year, progressed to the Olymoics welterweight quarter-finals.
Neeraj Chopra is in best physical condition to claim a medal at the Paris Games
'There is always a temptation for the captain and the coach to decide whether to play him or me.'
A struggling Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be aiming to break their losing streak when they face Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in a crucial Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday. CSK are currently ninth in the standings with one win and four losses, while KKR are in sixth position with two wins and three defeats. The home team will be hoping to turn around their fortunes at Chepauk, which has not been as advantageous this season as it has been in the past. CSK will need to adapt to the changed conditions and rely on their spinners to perform well at a venue where they have traditionally dominated. Meanwhile, KKR will be looking to bounce back from a narrow loss to the Lucknow Super Giants and secure a win to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Gout, 17, has earned comparisons with Usain Bolt after eye-catching runs over the past year, including a wind-assisted 19.98 seconds in the 200 at the Queensland state championships this month.
'Thankfully, as Indians, we have a long history of trans people in our culture, in our religions, in our mythology.' 'It's not a fad which has suddenly come into existence, the way that a lot of Americans treat it.'
'He brings immense value to the team - not just in terms of tactics, but also in terms of creating a winning culture.'
Australia head coach Andrew McDonald said that the management is very hopeful that skipper Mitchell Marsh will bowl in the upcoming matches
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