At 39, squash star Joshna Chinappa is going strong (Image: X) Chennai: Faces Around Joshna Chanpa have changed with each round of the Asian Games. Teammates have retired and rivals have faded, yet as the countdown to the 2026 Asian Games begins, the 39-year-old is still going strong. Twenty-four years after her debut as a…
India lose to Netherlands in Pro League opener (Photo: IANS) on the day Manpreet Singh Having equaled Dilip Turki’s long-standing record of 412 international appearances – the most by an Indian – the Indian men’s hockey team failed to rise to the occasion and started their European league of the FIH Pro League with a…
Kai Havertz of Germany scores a goal during the FIFA World Cup Group E match against Krakow in Houston. (AP Photo) Germany announced their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign in emphatic fashion and, in the process, rewrote history. Julian Nagelsmann’s side beat tournament debutant Curao 7-1 in Houston on Sunday to overtake Brazil as the…
Deepti Sharma (Photo Credit: BCCI Women) New Delhi: India’s premier all-rounder Deepti Sharma A sensational five-wicket haul etched her name into the record books as India beat arch-rivals Pakistan by 64 runs in their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup opener at Edgbaston on Sunday.The 28-year-old off-spinner returned career-best figures of 5/10 in four overs –…
India’s Smriti Mandhana celebrates her 50th (AP/PTI) The blockbuster clash between India and Pakistan at Edgbaston on Sunday not only gave India a resounding victory but also set a new attendance record in the history of the Women’s T20 World Cup.A crowd of 18,814 packed the stadium for the Group 1 match, making it the…
Manpreet Singh Sunday equaled former India captain Dilip Turki’s record of 412 international caps, but the milestone came after a 2-3 loss to the Netherlands in the FIH Men’s Pro League.The veteran midfielder achieved a historic milestone during India’s match against the hosts, becoming only the second Indian male hockey player to play 412 international…
Tim Ream of the United States (AP Photo) The United States initiated them. FIFA World Cup campaign with a stunning 4-1 win over Paraguay at the SoFi Stadium on Saturday, but the match will also be remembered for a crucial VAR decision involving veteran defender Tim Ream.The incident came to light in the second half…
England’s Danny White Hodge celebrates his century. (AP Photo) England rewrote the history books in emphatic fashion at Edgbaston, posting the highest team total in Women’s T20 World Cup history — 219/1 — before beating Sri Lanka by 87 runs in their tournament opener.In front of 14,865 fans in the sunshine, England’s batting line-up produced…
Veteran Kannada actor Doddanna recently reacted to a shocking rumor on social media after a publication falsely claimed that she had passed away.A fake report started circulating online on June 12 after an AI-generated poster with the actor’s photo was shared on social media platforms. The post went viral and created confusion among fans and…
Vibhu Suryavanshi (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Young batting sensation Vibhu Suryavanshi has already shown enough promise to succeed at the highest level, according to the veteran umpire and referee. Virender SharmaWho believes the youngster’s performance in the IPL is a strong indication of what lies ahead.Sharma, who has umpired in international and domestic cricket across…