Sports
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Fact check: Truth behind NEOM ‘sky stadium’ viral video
A video clip showing how Saudi Arabia’s upcoming NEOM Stadium would reportedly look has gone viral on social media platforms, drawing attention to the Kingdom’s ambitious plans for the 2034 FIFA World…
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How fighting above their weight forges table tennis champions
Hyderabad: Faking age was the bane of Indian sports for decades. Older players competed in lower age groups, demoralising the younger ones if not destroying their games and careers. It was no…
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Rohit Sharma becomes world’s No. 1 ranked ODI batter for first time
Dubai: Former India skipper Rohit Sharma on Wednesday claimed the top spot in the ICC Men’s ODI batter rankings for the first time in his distinguished career. The 38-year-old Rohit created history…
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Shreyas Iyer admitted to hospital in Sydney after internal bleeding
New Delhi: India ODI vice-captain Shreyas Iyer has been admitted to a hospital in Sydney and is currently in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) after suffering internal bleeding resulting from a rib…
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Two Australian women cricketers stalked in Indore, cricket associations respond
Indore: Two Australian women cricketers, taking part in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, were allegedly stalked, and one of them was molested by a motorcycle-borne man in Madhya Pradesh’s Indore, police…
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Rohit, Kohli carry India to nine-wicket win in Australia 3rd ODI
Sydney: Rohit Sharma struck his 50th international hundred and Virat Kohli played time-bending knock in possibly their last outing in Australia, propelling India to a consolation nine-wicket victory in the third ODI…
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Argentina’s Kochi friendly match postponed; Messi not visiting Kerala next month
Kochi: The Argentina football team and star player Lionel Messi will not be visiting Kerala next month, the event’s sponsor announced on Saturday. Match originally setup for November 17 Earlier, Anto Augustine,…
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BCCI’s lack of transparency in omitting Sarfaraz Khan is hurting the game
The BCCI seems to take pleasure in killing the careers of some promising cricketers. For reasons best known to those who occupy the seats of power within the organisation, some specific young players are selected for…
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Australia seal ODI series vs tactically errant India despite Rohit’s 73
Adelaide: Rohit Sharma’s defiant 73 went in vain as India surrendered the three-match ODI series against Australia after losing the second game by two wickets here on Thursday, a setback that will…
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Shaheen Shah Afridi replaces Mohammad Rizwan as Pakistan ODI captain
Lahore: In a significant shake-up ahead of Pakistan’s three-match ODI series against South Africa from November 4–8 at Faisalabad’s Iqbal Stadium, pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi has been appointed as the new one-day…
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Australia foil RoKo show to etch seven-wicket win over India in 1st ODI
Perth: The grand comeback party of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma endured a quick 22-ball ending, and their lowkey outing reflected in India’s seven-wicket defeat against Australia in the rain-affected first ODI…
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India reduced to 25/3 as rain interrupts 1st ODI against Australia
Perth: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma failed to fire as India were reduced to 25 for three when rain lashed Perth to interrupt the first ODI against Australia here on Sunday. Kohli…
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Nothing has changed in my relationship with Rohit and Virat: New skipper Gill
Perth: India’s new ODI captain Shubman Gill says his bond with the Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli is as strong as ever despite contrary narratives floating on social media in recent weeks,…
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Indian football’s doomsday bereft of pride and principles
The world of football is buzzing with excitement because the biggest ever FIFA World Cup, featuring teams from 48 countries, will be held jointly by the USA, Canada and Mexico in 2026. The qualification…
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Young fan’s blissfulness over Virat Kohli’s autograph melts hearts
For any sports fan, meeting their idol is unforgettable. One young fan’s joy reached another level when the G.O.A.T. (Greatest Of All Time), Virat Kohli, signed his autograph, sending him into pure…
