Representative photo (AP Photo) With the FIFA World Cup 2026 just over a month away, a cloud of uncertainty hangs over millions of fans across Asia, raising an important question — will nearly a third of the world’s population get to watch football’s greatest spectacle?Several parts of the soccer-mad region, including India, China and Thailand,…
Nitish Reddy of Sunrisers Hyderabad (PTI photo) All eyes on Nitish Kumar Reddy with Sunrisers Hyderabad head coach ahead of IPL 2026 crucial clash against table toppers Punjab Kings Daniel Vettori Presenting an encouraging update on the availability of the all-rounder.Reddy missed SRH’s previous match against Kolkata Knight Riders due to illness, raising concerns over…
Arsenal’s Bokaio Saka, left, celebrates after scoring the opening goal. (AP Photo) Arsenal scripted a night to remember at the Emirates Stadium as they reached the UEFA Champions League final for the first time in 20 years, beating Atletico Madrid 1-0 on Tuesday. Bokayo Saka’s decisive strike late in the first half sealed a 2-1…
Players of Punjab Kings (ANI Photo) In any tournament or league with a home-and-away system, teams usually try to fortify their home venue, aiming to collect as many points there as possible so that their fortunes do not depend too much on away results.The Indian Premier League is no exception. With IPL 2026 entering the…
Sanju Samson (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) Chennai Super Kings are back on track in the IPL, with their reliable opener Sanju Samson regaining form at the right time as the team picks up momentum. Samson has scored two centuries and 402 runs in 10 innings so far this season.In their yesterday’s match against Delhi Capitals, he…
File photo of Narendra Modi Stadium. New Delhi: Final of the 2026 edition of Indian Premier League TOI has learned that the match will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on May 31. The possible playoff dates are May 26 (Qualifier 1), May 27 (Eliminator) and May 29 (Qualifier 2). The playoffs…
Sanju Samson joins Virat Kohli and KL Rahul. Sanju Samson Virat Kohli and KL Rahul joined the elite list after his match-winning innings of 87* against Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.Samson is playing in IPL 2026 after a historic Rs 18 crore trade from Rajasthan Royals. Chennai Super Kings. He is currently among…
Aaron Finch hails Sanju Samson as CSK’s superstar (Image: IPL/BCCI) Aaron Finch Appreciated Sanju Samson The way he has settled into his new franchise, calling him a superstar. Chennai Super Kings Long awaited addition to their lineup.Samson joins IPL 2026 after a historic trade of Rs 18 crore. Rajasthan Royals The CSK wicketkeeper-batsman has emerged…
New Delhi: With barely a week left for his much-anticipated return to competitive wrestling, Vinesh Phogat He has been formally warned by the International Testing Agency (ITA) that he has failed an out-of-competition doping test, marking his first “failure to comply” in 12 months.The development comes as the two-time world championship medalist and three-time Olympian…
Mumbai Indians’ Ryan Rickleton, left, celebrates his fifty with Rohit Sharma. (AP Photo) Mumbai: If anyone had said before IPL 2026 that Ryan Rickelton will emerge as Mumbai Indians‘ A standout performer in a team full of superstars, that’s probably a long shot.Still, in a season where MI has largely floundered, its big guns misfiring,…