Kuldeep Yadav at TOISA 2025 in Lucknow. Lucknow: Kuldeep Yadav He has been a cornerstone of India’s spin attack since his arrival, maintaining the same calm, team-first attitude whether on the field or on the bench. Speaking on the sidelines of TOISA, the Kanpur-born wrist-spinner reflected on his journey, recent highs and what lies ahead….
UP CM Yogi Adityanath at TOISA 2025 in Lucknow. LUCKNOW: Third time, they say, is the charm. The Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) returned to Lucknow for the third consecutive year, presenting an evening that combined sporting excellence with high-octane glamour, rolling out the red carpet for Indian sporting royalty.From Olympians and world champions…
LUCKNOW: Bringing together India’s best athletes to celebrate a remarkable year in sports, the Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) recognized the excellence, dedication and spirit of high achievers by honoring them at a grand ceremony in Lucknow on Saturday.Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was welcomed by Indian sports legends. Lander PeaceBaiching Bhutia, and…
LUCKNOW: The Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) 2025 brought together the biggest names and acclaimed performances under one roof, honoring a year of success while offering a glimpse of what lies ahead. It was an evening that moved quickly, was widely respected, and showed where the Indian game stands today.Smriti Mandhana Leading the way…
Kuldeep Yadav and his wife Vanshika (file photo) Lucknow: Team India’s spinners Kuldeep Yadav A celebratory evening at the Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) 2025 added a touch of humor, offering a candid glimpse into her newly married life while felicitating her performances.The Uttar Pradesh spinner, who was among several players who were honored…
Shubman Gul, Deepti Sharma LUCKNOW: Shibman Gill and Deepti Sharma headlined the accolades in the cricket category as they were named ‘Cricketer of the Year’ (Male and Female) at the Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) 2025 on Saturday.Meanwhile, Kuldeep Yadav and Harmanpreet Kaur bagged the award for Special Recognition in Cricket (Men) and Cricket…
Smriti Mandhana and Smrita Rana Lucknow: Two world champions from different fields of sports. Smriti Mandhana and Samrat Rana – were adjudged Sports Person of the Year at the eighth edition of The Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) in Lucknow on Saturday.In a grand ceremony attended by top players and dignitaries, pistol shooter Rana…
Prasad Sania, Group Business Head of TOI, India Times, and WhatsApp LUCKNOW: The eighth edition of The Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) 2025 unfolded in grand style in Lucknow on Saturday, celebrating the relentless spirit and excellence of India’s best athletes. Amidst a gathering of sports legends, Olympic heroes, and rising stars, Prasad Sanyal,…
Here are the nominees shortlisted for various categories by the illustrious TOISA jury, including icons like Abhinav Bindra, Mithali Raj and Leander Pace. Badminton (Men)Lakshi Sen, Ayush Shetty, Kiran George, Chirag Shetty, Satok Sairaj Rankireddy Badminton (Women)Tanvi Sharma, Unanti Hooda, Teresa Jolly, Gayatri Gopichand Cricket (Men)Shibman Gul, Abhishek Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja, KL Rahul, Varun Chakraborty,…
Toast of a nation: The women’s team’s ODI World Cup victory was a high point for Indian sports in 2025 (Image: Getty Images) LUCKNOW: The biggest names in Indian sports will once again gather under one roof as the much-anticipated Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) returns to Lucknow for the third time in a…