NEW DELHI: The countdown to a crucial electoral transition in Indian Olympic sport has begun, with the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) scheduling its Executive Council elections for December 5 and appointing former Election Commissioner Sanjay Kumar Srivastava as the returning officer to oversee the process.The elections come just five days before the present Executive Council’s…
The debate over the Impact Player rule in the Indian Premier League continues to intensify, with former India cricketer Ajinkya Rahane becoming the latest to call for its removal. Rahane believes the rule has outlived its purpose and is hampering the development of all-rounders in Indian cricket.Speaking to Cricbuzz, the former Kolkata Knight Riders and…
NEW DELHI: Former India opener Wasim Jaffer has questioned Yashasvi Jaiswal’s decision to take up wicketkeeping at the age of 24, urging the India Test opener to concentrate on his batting rather than attempt to develop a demanding new skill. Jaiswal’s reported move to work on his wicketkeeping has drawn attention ahead of the 2026-27…
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (Image: ANI) With the 2027 ODI World Cup less than a year away, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli‘s recent form has strengthened their prospects of featuring in the marquee tournament. Former India all-rounder Robin Singh believes the two experienced batters will be valuable assets for the Men in Blue as…
Cristiano Jr. with his father Ronaldo. (Agencies Photo) Cristiano Ronaldo’s escalating dispute with Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus has put the veteran forward’s international future under the spotlight, but a different question surrounds the next generation of the Ronaldo family. His 16-year-old son, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr., has already represented Portugal at youth level, yet the…
India’s 250-run total was not enough to prevent defeat against the West Indies, reigniting the debate over the growing dominance of batters in T20 cricket. Leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has voiced his frustration over flat pitches, smaller boundaries and dew, questioning how bowlers can compete when even massive totals are being chased down with ease.Speaking to…
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and Bruno Guimaraes celebrate after the match. (Reuters Photo) Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal survived a major scare against a feisty Leeds United to return to winning ways in the Premier League, recovering from a second-half deficit to claim a 2-1 victory at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.After struggling to break down Leeds’…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi plays a shot during a training session. (PTI Photo) Former India opener Virender Sehwag sees a bit of himself in Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s fearless approach to batting, saying the teenage sensation is in his prime and should get as many opportunities as possible to build a long international career.The 15-year-old has already made an…
NEW DELHI: For a champion who has conquered the biggest stages in para badminton, the prospect of carrying the Indian flag as the flagbearer at the upcoming Para Asian Games for Pramod Bhagat is still an experience that stands apart from every medal and accolade.A gold medallist at the Tokyo Paralympics, Bhagat is preparing for…
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen (REUTERS) Max Verstappen may have won his first F1 Singapore Grand Prix sprint, but the lack of overtaking left the Red Bull driver questioning whether the Marina Bay Street Circuit is suited to the format. Lewis Hamilton echoed his concerns, calling for track changes to improve racing after a rain-hit contest…
