CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad CHENNAI: Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders have eight IPL titles between them but for now, this is a battle of the back-benchers. While CSK are languishing in ninth place with just two points, KKR have only one point, courtesy a washout against Punjab Kings.For both teams, it’s a must-win…
Harika Dronavalli qualifies for FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship (Special arrangements) NEW DELHI: Indian women’s chess today tells two very different stories. In Cyprus, Vaishali Rameshbabu and Divya Deshmukh are locked in a fierce battle at the Women’s Candidates, chasing the right to challenge the reigning World Champion. Meanwhile, thousands of kilometres away, another Indian…
Indonesia’s Janice Tjen (ANI Photo/Naveen Sharma) New Delhi: Indonesia’s rising tennis star Janice Tjen has rapidly become one of the sport’s most compelling breakout stories. After a stunning 2025 season, she made history by winning the Chennai Open, ending a 23-year wait for an Indonesian WTA singles champion, and surged into the top 50, the…
Rajasthan Royals’ Donovan Ferreira and Ravindra Jadeja (ANI Photo) Rajasthan Royals may have suffered a heavy defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad, but their innings still produced a rare statistical milestone in the Indian Premier League 2026 clash on Monday. After a disastrous start that saw them collapse to 9 for 5 inside the first few overs,…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s performances in IPL 2026 could lead to an India call-up, with the 15-year-old now in contention for the upcoming T20I series against Ireland.According to a report by The Indian Express, the young batting prodigy has been shortlisted by selectors, who are tracking his performances ahead of the June tour, where a young squad…
WILL IT VROOM AGAIN? Vettel races at Budh circuit during his victorious Indian GP run in 2012 New Delhi: India has renewed its push to bring Formula One racing back to the country after a 13-year hiatus, with sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya expressing confidence on Monday that the premier motorsport event could return as early…
Rajasthan Royals’ captain Riyan Parag (AP Photo/Anupam Nath) Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag played down his side’s heavy defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad, calling it just a minor setback and urging his team to move on quickly. RR were handed a crushing 57-run loss after being blown away early in the chase of 217. The damage…
Rameshbabu Vaishali (File Photo/Getty Images) Joint-leader R Vaishali (7 points) needs to beat last edition’s winner Tan Zhongyi in the 13th and penultimate round on Tuesday, with black pieces, to give herself a good shot at the women’s candidates chess title in Cyprus after Monday’s rest day. However, that will be easier said than done.Of…
Chennai Super Kings will aim to carry forward the momentum from their first win of the season when they face Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League on Tuesday. KKR are yet to win a match this season.CSK registered their first victory after an all-round effort against Delhi Capitals. Sanju Samson scored 115 off…
CSK vs KKR (Agency Image) Chennai Super Kings will take on Kolkata Knight Riders in a crucial Indian Premier League 2026 clash on April 14 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, with both teams desperate to turn their campaigns around. CSK come into the contest with renewed confidence after ending their losing streak against Delhi Capitals….