India Masters set the tone with a commanding batting display, spearheaded by blistering half-centuries from Ambati Rayudu (63) and Saurabh Tiwary (60), before stand-in skipper Yuvraj Singh's late-order fireworks propelled them to an imposing 253 for 3 after winning the toss
Netizens were stunned that the child missed taking autographs of living legends Gavaskar -- the first batter to score 10,000 Test runs -- and Tendulkar -- the batter with the most number of Test runs and centuries.
With Mahendra Singh Dhoni being the same player and no one to "bell the cat", CSK are in unusual mess with a mis-firing top-order where the skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad has had to give up his opening slot.
KKR's star all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer claimed staying in the present has been the key to handling the pressures of the T20 league.
Regarded as one of the best spinners to have never played for India, Padmakar Shivalkar played 124 first class matches, picking up 589 wickets in a career spanning nearly 25 years.
Punjab Kings' head newly appointed head coach Ricky Ponting wants his team to be the best-ever Punjab Kings side.
Indian table tennis legend A Sharath Kamal has announced that the WTT Contender Chennai, scheduled for March 25-30, will be his last tournament as a professional athlete.
Cheteshwar Pujara elieves that a shift in playing philosophy is the need of the hour for CSK even if it means scoring at a quicker clip.
Jadeja had a fine spell of 1/30 in 10 overs, with an economy of 3.00, taking a crucial wicket of Tom Latham in the CT final on Sunday.
It was poetry in motion as Simone Biles mesmerised spectators at the Bercy Arena in Paris and watching all over the world with her dazzling routines to win her fifth Olympic gold medal as she made a triumphant return to the women's gymnastics team final at the Paris Games on Tuesday.
Cricketers from the Indian subcontinent also showcased their devotion through temple visits and rituals.
The Mission Olympic Cell is also considering higher incentives for retired Olympians and world-class players who want to take up coaching, in an effort to retain top talent within India.
Bhai returns to the big screen after 18 months.
Vinicius Jr, who joined Real in 2018, has won the Spanish top-flight league three times with the club, apart from two Champions League and two Club World Cup titles.
IMAGES from the IPL match between Punjab Kings and Chennai Super Kings in Mullanpur on Tuesday
Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene said left-arm wrist spinner was delighted with Vignesh Puthur needs to keep his feet on the ground and "start from ball one again" in their next IPL match against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad on Saturday.
An illuminating conversation with Chandu Borde, 90, one of India's finest cricketers in the 1960s.
Maharashtra Finance Minister Ajit Pawar presented the state budget, announcing the construction of numerous memorials dedicated to historical figures like Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, and others. These memorials aim to preserve and celebrate the legacy of these prominent figures, contributing to the state's cultural and historical landscape.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while speaking to American podcaster Lex Fridman, stated that India is a better cricket team than Pakistan, citing recent results.
Watching India and Australia compete in the series-deciding fifth Test was some experience for the 54-year-old American tennis legend.
The BCCI's Centre of Excellence (COE) in India is expected to witness a few changes in staff composition in the coming months following the resignation of Nitin Patel, head of Sports Science and Medical Team, after a successful stint of nearly three years.
Thousands of fans poured in from as early as 5 am to witness Virat Kohli's long-awaited return to the Ranji Trophy.
'It took me three days to tell him that I am his huge fan.'
Infighting within West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) came to the fore after a video of an alleged verbal spat between party MPs and screenshots of heated exchanges from its official WhatsApp group for parliamentarians went viral. The incident reportedly involved a public altercation at the Election Commission headquarters, followed by a heated exchange on the party's WhatsApp group, leading to accusations of misconduct and leaked screenshots. The controversy has triggered calls for action against the party chief whip, Kalyan Banerjee, who is accused of misbehavior and tarnishing the party's image.
The wedding was held in beautiful Tuscany and was attended by some of Buffon's former Juventus teammates Andrea Barzagli, Leonardo Bonucci and Giorgio Chiellini.
Indian captain Rohit Sharma has added another feather to his cap, becoming the second-highest six-hitter in One-day International (ODI) history.
The Congress party has expressed its support for the Indian cricket team ahead of their Champions Trophy semifinal match against Australia, despite a recent controversy involving a party spokesperson's social media posts criticizing Indian captain Rohit Sharma. The party distanced itself from the spokesperson's remarks, stating that they do not reflect the party's position and asked her to exercise greater caution in future.
'There were ppl in this room I use to admire from far but now call them friends thank you for making our wedding anniversary memorable Aamir bhai.'
Former India spinner R Ashwin has called for a shift away from the superstar culture prevalent in Indian cricket, urging for a more grounded approach.
During his visit, Sheeran joined forces with Rajasthan Royals players Riyan Parag and Tushar Deshpande for an impromptu cricket match with young cricketers.
Manoj Kumar's musical imprints are as deep as his cinematic ones.
The hands that broke records and redefined batting deserve to hold and present the trophy named in his honour. To ignore such a legend during the trophy presentation is an affront to his legacy and diminishes the value of the trophy itself, asserts veteran cricket writer K R Nayar.
M S Dhoni may bat at No.7 or No. 8, which will allow him to showcase his big-hitting prowess at the back end of the innings, says former international Robin Uthappa.
Abid Ali's contributions to Indian cricket remain etched in history. His spirit, sportsmanship, and selfless play defined an era, and his legacy will endure in the annals of the game.
'We will teach Shakespeare and Pythagoras but we won't teach Kalidas, Thiruvallur or Bodhayana.'
Varun Chakravarthy, a key player for both the Indian team and the Kolkata Knight Riders, emphasizes the importance of consistency and reveals he is working on new variations to his spin bowling.
'If they leave both T20Is and ODIs, only Tests will be left then. Will they go down that route?'
Virat Kohli etched his name in history once again during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 clash against Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday.
The importance is to win the trophy. There is no pressure (of Punjab having never won the IPL). It is an opportunity, Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer said in a joint media interaction with Head Coach Ricky Ponting.
Nishant Dev, a 2023 World Championship bronze medalist, believes his stint in professional boxing will help achieve his Olympic dream at the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
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