Indian Golf Premier League takes concrete shape

The star Indian golfers along with youngsters, drafted for the Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL), in Gurugram on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL) took concrete shape on Tuesday, with the on-boarding of star cricketer Yuvraj Singh as co-owner and brand ambassador. The IGPL is scheduled to be hosted … Read more

Feel completely out of place when I see myself alongside Tendulkar with the trophy: James Anderson

Sachin Tendulkar and James Anderson pose alongside the newly unveiled Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy ahead of the India vs England series, on Thursday. (X/@BCCI) England pace legend James Anderson confessed that seeing his name alongside the iconic Sachin Tendulkar on a trophy feels “completely out of place,” calling it an incredible honour to be associated with “one … Read more

Indian shooting gets ISSF coaching courses

Dr. Vesa Nissinen, Karolina Nissinen, Kalikesh Singh Deo and Sultan Singh in New Delhi on Tuesday, after formalising the partnership between NRAI and ISSF Academy to host coaches courses in India. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) has signed a partnership with the ISSF Academy, the coaching wing of … Read more

With series on the line, skipper Gill’s real test begins now

India captain Shubman Gill at a training session in Beckenham. | Photo Credit: –   These are early days for Shubman Gill, the captain. Leading India for the first time in Tests, his aggression on the pitch and the ability to calmly handle crunch situations have earned him praise from the cricket pundits. But his … Read more

Breaking into top-50 is the main target: Anahat

The 17-year-old Indian squash sensation Anahat Singh, who recently won the u-19, women’s doubles, and mixed doubles Asian titles, played her maiden senior World championships in Chicago in May this year. She reached the second round, beating American Marina Stefanoni (World No. 26) and losing to Egyptian  Fayrouz Aboelkheir (World No. 13). Shortly after the Worlds, she won the women’s and … Read more

Vidarsa hopes to make a mark in Asian shooting

Aiming high: A superb performance in the National shooting selection trials sealed her spot in the Asian Shooting championship in the 50m rifle prone event. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement The moment of truth has finally arrived for Vidarsa K. Vinod, who is set to take aim at her first international shooting competition – the … Read more

Saina Nehwal, Parupalli Kashyap announce separation

Sania Nehwal with Parupalli Kashyap. File | Photo Credit: Vivek Bendre Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal and husband Parupalli Kashyap, who is also a top former shuttler, have announced their decision to part ways mutually. Taking to Instagram on Sunday, Saina shared the personal update that has taken the sporting world by surprise. “Life takes us … Read more

For Jaiswal, time to take fresh guard at Old Trafford

Yashasvi Jaiswal will be eager to make substantial contributions in the fourth Test against England. | Photo Credit: –  As Yashasvi Jaiswal hit the nets at the Beckenham County Ground, India’s bowling coach Morne Morkel rushed to the bowling end. Over the next thirty-odd minutes, the South African bowled to him at regular intervals. While … Read more

Lamb lauds Stokes for instilling belief in England team

Ben Stokes led from the front as England pulled off a win against India in the third Test at Lord’s. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Ben Stokes led from the front as England went on to register one of its most thrilling wins against India in recent times at Lord’s. As things got tough and … Read more

Neeru places fourth in Lonato Shotgun World Cup

Neeru Dhanda was a trifle unlucky to miss a medal in women’s trap as she was placed fourth in the Shotgun World Cup in Lonato on Saturday. Neeru shot 115 and qualified in sixth place by beating Alessia Iezzi of Italy 2-1 in the shoot-off.  After 35 birds in the final, Neeru was tied in … Read more

Harikrishnan A Ra becomes India’s 87th Grandmaster

Harikrishnan A Ra | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement For seven years, Harikrishnan A Ra remained an International Master. In the meantime, he competed in many tournaments in his quest to become a Grandmaster but fell short after coming agonisingly close to becoming one. The 23-year-old finally earned his third and final GM-norm in the La … Read more

India Women vs England Women ODI series: Dominant India looks to seal series against England

Armed with multiple match-winners, India will look to continue their excellent build-up to the forthcoming World Cup when they face England in the potentially series-deciding second and penultimate women’s ODI in London on Saturday (July 19, 2025). India won the opener at Southampton by four wickets, and a victory at Lord’s will give the visitors … Read more

For Archer, pace is ace

The clock had just ticked over to 1.46 p.m. on a warm Friday afternoon when Jamie Smith, the England wicketkeeper-batter, edged Mohammed Siraj to substitute wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel. In itself, it was a significant moment in the third Test. Smith had been a thorn in India’s side in both preceding Tests, had been dropped by K.L. Rahul at second slip … Read more

Team India resumes training – The Hindu

India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal at a training session in Beckenham on Thursday. | Photo Credit: PTI Some foot-tapping music at the gym, some banter and a lot of laughter – there were plenty of sunshine moments during India’s training session on a rather cloudy and gloomy Thursday at the Beckenham County ground. Resuming training after … Read more