[ad_1] All Gupta (Special Arrangements) New Delhi: Imagine your very first international chess tournament. Your parents have dug into their pockets to take you to the beautiful country of Uzbekistan. There, you have to play the toughest opponents from around the world. You reach the venue, and you sit down at the gaming table. But…
[ad_1] Naheed Rana angers Josh Inglis (Screengrab) Bangladesh fast bowler Naheed Rana produced a match-winning spell and briefly sparked anger as the hosts defeated Australia by 86 runs via DLS method in the first ODI of the three-match series.The volcanic fast bowler was the center of attention during Australia’s chase when he dismissed the stand-in…
[ad_1] Lionel Messi (screen grab) Lionel Messi Resting any lingering concerns about his fitness on Tuesday, he marked his return from injury with a goal as Argentina beat Iceland 3-0 in their final warm-up match. FIFA World Cup 2026.The Argentina captain, who was ruled out on May 24 after suffering muscle fatigue and a minor…
[ad_1] Vaishali’s mother Nagalakshmi, Praneesh M, Ramesh Babu Praganandha, and Vibhu Suri (Photo by Michael Waloza) NEW DELHI: A visa issue has thrown uncertainty over the participation of Indian chess master Praneesh Munirithinam at the upcoming FIDE World Team Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship in Hong Kong, prompting an urgent appeal to coach RB Ramesh.Taking…
[ad_1] Pakistan captain Babar Azam with Shaheen Shah Afridi (PTI photo) Pakistan has given responsibility. Sahibzada Farhan With the captaincy of the men’s cricket competition in 2026 Asian Gameswhich will be held in Aichi, Nagoya, Japan during September and October. The selectors have picked a young and largely experimental 15-man squad, with several uncapped players…
[ad_1] India’s Hardik Pandya (PTI photo) TimesofIndia.com at Milanpur: Hardik Pandya He is scheduled to be ruled out of the upcoming three-match ODI series against Afghanistan due to a leg sprain. It is understood that the premier all-rounder was at peak fitness and had been training hard at the BCCI Center of Excellence since June…
[ad_1] England’s Ben Stokes (AP Photo) Ben Stokes The England captain has found himself at the center of fresh scrutiny after reports he was linked to a nightclub incident involving a Saracens rugby player. The controversy has raised questions about both his leadership role and his long-term future in the game.Stokes, along with England fast…
[ad_1] FIFA World Cup Trophy (AP) There is no other sporting event in the world that enjoys such a fast pace for the main event. Thus the ‘beautiful game’ has a universal appeal FIFA World Cup. However, the 2026 edition, which featured 48 teams for the first time, has struggled to keep up with the…
[ad_1] Indian captain Shubman Gill and Gautam Gambhir (Getty Images) MOHALI: When India’s ODI team assembles here in Mohali on Wednesday, it will mark the official start of their preparations for the ODI World Cup to be held in South Africa in October-November 2027. Rohit Sharma And Hardik Pandya He is expected to be declared…
[ad_1] Julian Alvarez of Atletico de Madrid (Photo by Jose Manuel Alvarez Rey/Getty Images) Real Madrid’s bid to sign Atletico Madrid star Julian Alvarez ended in disappointment after their city rivals had a €150 million bid rejected.The Spanish giants confirmed the bid in an official statement on Tuesday, announcing what would have been the biggest…