Anil Kumble has expressed his admiration for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's consistent power-hitting in the ongoing IPL season. Kumble highlighted Sooryavanshi's record-breaking sixes and overall performance, noting the pressure it places on his opening partner, Yashasvi Jaiswal.
Delhi Capitals' batting mainstay KL Rahul has praised RCB's experienced pace duo of Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar for showing that discipline and consistency can still succeed in modern T20 cricket, even without relying on extreme variations or unorthodox bowling styles.
Indian wrestler Sujeet Kalkal, dominant in the 65kg category, attributes his success to consistency and self-belief, focusing on self-improvement and rigorous training for upcoming challenges like the Asian Games and World Championships.
Indian wrestler Sujeet Kalkal, dominant in the 65kg category, attributes his success to consistency and self-belief, aiming for gold at the upcoming Asian Games and World Championships.
Struggling former champions Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings will be eyeing consistency as they await the return of their former captains Rohit Sharma and Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar becomes the first Indian pacer to take 350 T20 wickets, achieving the milestone during RCB's IPL 2026 clash against Gujarat Titans.
Sameer Rizvi, the young Delhi Capitals batter, discusses his match-winning innings against Lucknow Super Giants, crediting his coaches' support and his familiarity with the home ground for his success.
Shubman Gill is determined to improve his T20 game to regain his place in the Indian T20I side, acknowledging the increased competition from young stars emerging in the IPL.
Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu was defeated by world No. 1 An Se Young in the round of 16 at the Indonesia Open, marking her second consecutive loss to the South Korean and extending her winless streak against her to 10 matches.
Janhavi Soneji emerged as the winner of the Mumbai FIDE Rated All India Chess Masters' season four after a draw against AGM Rajveer Pinkesh Nahar.
Punjab Kings pacer Vijaykumar Vyshak aims to consistently bowl at 150 kmph and develop new variations to remain competitive in the high-pressure environment of the India Premier League.
Indian badminton stars Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty discuss their Singapore Open victory, overcoming injuries, and their ambitions for future tournaments, including the World Championships and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Indian badminton stars Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty discuss their Singapore Open victory, overcoming injuries, and their ambitions for future tournaments, including the World Championships and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Former India captain Anil Kumble advises Abhishek Sharma to balance his aggressive batting style with consistency, drawing parallels with Virender Sehwag's career progression.
Former India cricketer Suresh Raina has rated Gujarat Titans openers Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan as the finest batting pair in the history of IPL and lauded the duo's "remarkable" consistency.
India Women's cricket team will face England in a three-match T20 series as a final preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cup.
Suryakumar Yadav is expected to be removed as India's T20 captain due to a prolonged period of poor form. Shreyas Iyer and Tilak Varma are the leading contenders to take over, with discussions ongoing within the BCCI and selection committee, including head coach Gautam Gambhir's preferences.
Gujarat Titans' assistant coach Parthiv Patel defends their consistent approach to cricket, highlighting their success since 2022 despite criticism from rival teams. He acknowledges the threat posed by Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi but remains confident in GT's strategy.
'Confidence is built by doing difficult things, one day at a time.'
A review of the IPL 2026 season, highlighting the successes of Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans, while noting the disappointing performances of Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants, setting the stage for significant changes.
FIFA has announced a last-minute change to its Stadium Code of Conduct, prohibiting reusable water bottles and other containers at World Cup venues due to safety concerns. This decision, aimed at preventing injury, has raised questions among fans about coping with heat, though FIFA states measures like cooling stations will be in place.
How Andy Flower, Mo Bobat, Rajat Patidar and Virat Kohli transformed Royal Challengers Bengaluru from IPL underachievers into back-to-back champions and potential dynasty builders.
Former Pakistan captain and coach Haroon Rasheed says India's cricket dominance stems from strong grassroots structures and long-term planning, while Pakistan continues to suffer from instability, poor domestic systems and lack of continuity.
The New India Foundation (NIF) Book Fellowship, previously awarded every two years, will now be an annual event, offering consistent support to nonfiction writers exploring post-1947 India.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's impressive performance in the IPL 2026 has led to calls for his inclusion in the Indian national team, with Irfan Pathan advocating for his gradual integration into the squad.
India's Yuki Bhambri and his partner Michael Venus have reached the men's doubles final of the Geneva Open after defeating Petr Rikl and Adam Pavlasek in the semi-final.
The first-ever World Yogasana Championships 2026 are set to begin in Ahmedabad, featuring over 400 athletes from more than 60 countries.
Anemone Kulczak, the chief arbiter at Norway Chess, believes reigning world champion D Gukesh remains the clear favourite to defend his crown later this year.
Indian boxers have made significant strides in the latest World Boxing rankings, with Jaismine Lamboria reaching the top spot in the women's 57kg category. Several other Indian athletes, including Priya Ghanghas and Vishvanath Suresh, have broken into the top three, showcasing India's growing strength in both men's and women's boxing globally.
Sumit Antil, a two-time Paralympic gold medallist, credits Neeraj Chopra's advice at the World Para Championship for his world record-breaking javelin throw of 74.82m at the Indian Open Para Athletics International Championship in Bengaluru.
Start SIPs early, increase investments steadily, and let compounding beat inflation to secure retirement wealth, says Ramalingam Kalirajan
Delhi Capitals assistant coach Ian Bell has identified batting inconsistency as the main reason for the team's struggles in IPL 2026, urging the batters to support KL Rahul.
India has rejected any role for third parties in resolving its border dispute with Nepal, following comments from Nepal's Prime Minister suggesting involvement of China and the UK.
Rashid Khan credits Gujarat Titans' success to their adaptability and ability to trust players in different situations, rather than dwelling on imperfections. He also praised the team's bowling attack and the leadership of Shubman Gill.
India's women wrestlers achieved a perfect podium finish at the U17 Asian Wrestling Championships 2026 in Da Nang, Vietnam, winning 10 medals, including 2 gold, 3 silver, and 5 bronze.
Patidar highlights bowlers' plight in high-scoring IPL, stays guarded on Ahmedabad final shift
Gujarat Titans' Sai Sudharsan experienced another unusual hit-wicket dismissal during the IPL Qualifier 2 against Rajasthan Royals, cutting short his impressive innings.
India's build-up for the Women's T20 World Cup suffered a setback after hosts England came from behind to clinch the three-match T20I series 2-1.
Former Indian Premier League chairman and cricket administrator Lalit Modi described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a 'great cricket fan' and said his interactions with the Prime Minister were largely centred around the development of cricket infrastructure in Ahmedabad.
Teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi stole the limelight in his first full season of IPL with some dazzling performances for the Rajasthan Royals.
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