Manav Suthar debuts for India (Image: BCCI) A dream years in the making finally became reality for Manav Suthar on Saturday as the Rajasthan all-rounder received his maiden India Test cap ahead of the one-off Test against Afghanistan at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur.In a special moment during the pre-match presentation,…
Iran football team gets visa approval (Image: X) Iran football team has officially received U.S. visas to participate in the FIFA World Cup 2026, ending weeks of uncertainty and diplomatic complications just 10 days before their opening match.The breakthrough comes after growing concerns that Team Melli’s participation could be jeopardized due to delays in visa…
In a brilliant piece of forward-thinking sports administrative planning, the BCCI selection committee is set to utilize the India ‘A’ platform to prepare for the upcoming Test calendar. Alongside the T20I squads, Ajit Agarkar’s panel will officially announce the India ‘A’ roster for a crucial red-ball series against Sri Lanka, scheduled from June 25 to…
India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir (PTI Photo) NEW CHANDIGARH: Seldom does Gautam Gambhir shed his game face. Friday morning, the eve of the one-off Test against Afghanistan, was no different. At the outset, this Test, which is not even a part of the World Test Championship cycle, is largely a relationship-building exercise by ‘big brothers’…
R Praggnanandhaa is Norway Chess 2026 champion (Photo by Michal Walusza for Norway Chess) NEW DELHI: Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa, what have you done?Just this Thursday, Norway’s national football team came up with an avant-garde Viking-themed photoshoot with their squad destined for the upcoming FIFA World Cup. With superstars like Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard donning the…
Germany’s Alexander Zverev (AP Photo/Christophe Ena) Alexander Zverev moved within touching distance of a long-awaited Grand Slam breakthrough after defeating Czech youngster Jakub Mensik in four sets to reach the French Open final on Friday.The German second seed prevailed 7-5, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 on Court Philippe-Chatrier, keeping alive his quest for a maiden major title…
Nepal’s Kushal Bhurtel (PTI Photo/Shashank Parade) Nepal batter Kushal Bhurtel continued his extraordinary run of form at the Asian Games men’s cricket qualifiers, matching a rare world record with back-to-back T20I centuries just days after hammering six sixes in a single over.The explosive opener produced another breathtaking innings on Thursday as Nepal thrashed Malaysia by…
India’s Shubman Gill (PTI Photo) As India prepare to swap the fast-paced world of T20 cricket for the demands of the longest format, captain Shubman Gill believes there is still nothing in the game that compares to Test cricket.India begin their red-ball season with a one-off Test against Afghanistan in Mullanpur on Saturday. While the…
R Praggnanandhaa (Photo by Michal Walusza for Norway Chess) NEW DELHI: The Norway Chess 2026 title race is heading for a dramatic finale, with three players still in contention and just one round left to play. India’s Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu remains firmly in the hunt and will enter the final day knowing the championship is within…