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World Table Tennis Championships: Indian men and women teams qualify for London 2026 WTTC

The Indian men’s and women’s table tennis teams have booked their places for the prestigious World Table Tennis Championships (WTTC) in London after a stellar show at the 2025 South Asia Regional Championships held in Kathmandu. Only 16 coveted Asian quota spots were available per gender. Four regional champions from Central Asia, South Asia, South-East […]

ESPN acquires NFL RedZone, NFL network in multi-billion dollar deal – Report

ESPN has reportedly secured a blockbuster deal with the National Football League (NFL), acquiring popular assets like NFL RedZone and NFL Network, according to The Athletic. Valued potentially in the billions, this agreement marks one of the biggest media transactions of the century. Notably, an official announcement is expected next week. What is included in […]

IND vs ENG, 5th Test | Prasidh Krishna breaks silence on heated exchange with Joe Root: ‘We are good friends’ | Cricket News

Prasidh Krishna (Pic credit: Sahil Malhotra/TimesofIndia.com) TimesofIndia.com in London: India pacer Prasidh Krishna downplayed his on-field exchange with Joe Root, calling it “just good banter” after a fiery second day in the fifth and final Test at The Oval on Friday, where India clawed their way back into the contest thanks to an inspired bowling […]

India vs England, Oval Test: Lion-hearted Mohammed Siraj inspires Indian fightback in spicy thriller

If you’re an Indian fan, chances are you may have lost all hope after witnessing the opening session on Day 2 of the Oval Test. Trailing England 1-2 heading into the series finale, India desperately needed a strong showing in their first innings to keep their hopes of levelling the series alive. However, they endured […]

IND vs ENG 5th Test: Liam Dawson drops sitter as Yashasvi Jaiswal rides his luck at The Oval – Watch | Cricket News

Yashasvi Jaiswal of India (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) England’s fielding woes continued as Liam Dawson dropped a straightforward chance to dismiss Yashasvi Jaiswal during the second innings of the fifth Test at The Oval on Friday. The drop came in the 14th over when Jaiswal was on 40. Josh Tongue banged one short and […]

IND vs ENG 5th Test: Harry Brook does a Rishabh Pant – Who did it better? Watch | Cricket News

Harry Brook and Rishabh Pant (Images via Getty Images) Rain may have paused action at The Oval momentarily, but not before Harry Brook lit up the final Test with a shot that had glimpses of Rishabh Pant. Facing Mohammed Siraj, who has already picked up three wickets and was in the middle of a fiery […]

ZIM vs NZ: New Zealand wipe out Zimbabwe in 1st Test, take 1-0 series lead

New Zealand wrapped up a commanding nine-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the opening Test at Bulawayo, sealing the match within three days and laying down a marker for the series. The win gave the Black Caps a 1–0 lead in the two-match series. After Zimbabwe elected to bat first, Matt Henry delivered a devastating spell, […]

Remembering Graham Thorpe on his first death anniversary

Thorpe’s wife Amanda and daughter Emma ring the bell ahead of the second day’s play at The Oval. | Photo Credit: Reuters The England cricketers and fans remembered Graham Thorpe on his first death anniversary here on Friday. The former England batter passed away last August in Surrey, with a coroner ruling the death a […]

Why England cricketers are wearing white headbands on Day 2 of ENG vs IND fifth Test at Oval? Explained

England players are caught wearing white headbands on the second day of the ongoing fifth and final Test at The Oval against India, in honour of former cricketer Graham Thorpe, who would have celebrated his 56th birthday on Friday. One of the England greats to have played the game, the left-handed Thorpe represented the national […]

IND vs ENG: Jasprit Bumrah released from squad during final Test at The Oval | Cricket News

India bowler Jasprit Bumrah (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Jasprit Bumrah has been released from India’s squad for the ongoing fifth and final Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at The Oval, London, the BCCI confirmed on Friday. This was a pre-planned move as part of India’s workload management policy. Head coach Gautam Gambhir had stated […]