Chelsea’s head coach Liam Rosenior (AP Photo) Chelsea FC have sacked head coach Liam Rosenior less than four months into his tenure, bringing a swift and dramatic end to a spell marred by historic underachievement.The decision came in the wake of a 3-0 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion — a result Rosenior himself branded…
Nandre Burger fined for send-off gesture (Image Credit: AP) Rajasthan Royals pacer Nandre Burger has been fined 10 per cent of his match fees and handed one demerit point for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during Match 32 against Lucknow Super Giants. The incident took place at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee…
MS Dhoni (Image credit: CSK/IPL) As Chennai Super Kings prepare to face Mumbai Indians at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on April 23, 2026, the biggest question surrounding the clash is simple: Will MS Dhoni return to action?A definitive decision on Dhoni’s participation will only be made just before the toss on matchday. While he has…
Nikhat Zareen. (PTI Photo) Indian women’s boxing is going through an interesting churn — the rise of fearless young contenders with concerns over dip in form of seasoned stars Nikhat Zareen and Lovlina Borgohain. As the countdown to major events like the CWG and Asian Games gathers pace, head coach Santiago Nieva reflects on the…
Venkatesh Iyer (ANI Photo) BENGALURU: Behind the calm, composed exterior of Venkatesh Iyer lies a cricketer clear in thought, confident in his craft and unwavering in his team-first approach.Over five seasons, Iyer featured in 62 matches for Kolkata Knight Riders before being released and picked up by Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the mini-auction for Rs…
Abhishek Sharma (ANI Photo) The SRH opener’s 135* against DC was an innings built on a subtle shift in geometry, balance & intentTill Tuesday night at Uppal, Abhishek Sharma had begun to look a touch too readable. The talent was never in doubt and neither was the intent, but bowlers had started to guide him…
Mumbai Indians’ captain Hardik Pandya. (AP Photo) MUMBAI: Captaining five-time champions Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings is never a straightforward task. The challenge becomes even more daunting when the men in charge are asked to fill the towering shoes of Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni, figures who enjoy near-mythical status at their respective franchises….
Sanjeev Goenka hugs Rishabh Pant after LSG’s loss (Screengrab/X) Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka was once again seen interacting with captain Rishabh Pant on the field following their heavy 40-run loss to Rajasthan Royals at the Ekana Stadium on Wednesday. The hug sparked widespread speculation on social media, with fans sharing mixed reactions.However, this…
NEW DELHI: A visibly shaken Rishabh Pant laid bare his frustration after his side’s dramatic batting collapse, admitting he had “no answers” following a crushing 40-run defeat in their IPL 2026 clash.Chasing a modest 160, Lucknow Super Giants folded for just 119, undone by a surface that offered movement and a disciplined bowling effort from…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Video grab) NEW DELHI: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continues to be one of the most fascinating stories of IPL 2026 — a 15-year-old who watches cartoons before matches and then goes out to break records on the big stage.A subdued outing with the bat could not stop the teenage sensation from scripting history as Rajasthan…