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Vinod Kambli health update | ‘He needs your love and support,’ says brother, hopeful of full recovery | Cricket News

File Pic: Vinod Kambli (TOI Photo) Former India cricketer Vinod Kambli continues to battle health challenges, with his younger brother Virendra Kambli offering an emotional update on his condition. Kambli, who represented India in 17 Tests and 104 ODIs, was admitted to Akruti Hospital in Thane in December 2024 due to a urinary infection and […]

Viswanathan Anand-Kasparov reunion, Gukesh vs Carlsen clash confirmed for October

Indian chess icon Viswanathan Anand is set to renew his legendary rivalry with Russian great Garry Kasparov, while reigning world champion D Gukesh will face Magnus Carlsen in the Clutch Chess exhibition matches this October in St Louis, USA. The headline fixture will see Anand and Kasparov, two of the game’s greatest ever players, lock […]

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma’s omission from ICC ODI rankings sparks confusion; what does the rulebook say? Explained

In a significant development, the names of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are missing from the latest International Cricket Council (ICC) ODI Rankings for batters, released on Wednesday, thus sparking confusion among the fans. The Indian batting stalwarts have retired from Tests and T20Is but are still active cricketers in ODIs, having last played in […]

Why was Shubman Gill named as India vice-captain over Axar Patel despite year-long gap in T20Is? Here’s what report says

The The return of Shubman Gill, especially as the vice-captain of the Indian T20I side, has been the talking point since the BCCI announced a 15-member squad for the Asia Cup 2025 on Tuesday. Gill, who last played a T20I for India in 2024, was rewarded with a spot in the continental showpiece following his […]

Asia Cup 2025: R Ashwin’s shocking admission – ‘I am happy for Shubman, but…’ | Cricket News

Shreyas Iyer and Yashasvi Jaiswal (X) Former India spinner R Ashwin admitted that he was a bit shocked not to see the names of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shreyas Iyer in Suryakumar Yadav-led 15-member squad for the Asia Cup.The Asia Cup will begin on September 9, with defending champions India set to face hosts United Arab […]

Asia Cup 2025: Sunil Gavaskar makes a big prediction about Shubman Gill’s future – ‘He could be leading…’ | Cricket News

India captain Shubman Gill speaks during a press conference at Edgbaston, Birmingham, England, Tuesday July 1, 2025. AP/PTI(AP07_01_2025_000278A) Legendary India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has predicted that Shubman Gill might end up leading the team in T20Is as well, after the 25-year-old was elevated as the team’s vice-captain for the Asia Cup.“Not surprising at all. He […]

Prithvi Shaw on his own in fresh cricket stint after Buchi Babu hundred: Don’t want anyone’s sympathy

India batter Prithvi Shaw has made it clear that he doesn’t want anyone’s sympathy as he charts his way back into the national reckoning. Determined to start from the basics, the 24-year-old believes in working his way up again — and his fresh journey with Maharashtra has already been boosted by a century in the […]

Sumit Malik claims 57kg silver in World under-20 wrestling

Sumit Malik lost 5-8 to European under-20 bronze medallist Magomed Ozdamirov in the 57kg freestyle final to take the silver medal at the World under-20 wrestling championships in Samokov, Bulgaria, on Tuesday. Women wrestlers Tapasya (57kg) and Srishti (68kg) reached their respective finals to ensure two more medals for India. Tapasya pinned Dolzhon Tsyngueva and France’s Romaissa El […]

Football meets shooting on rain-soaked evening: India’s oldest school tournament opens with unique sporting parallel | Football News

Football meets shooting on rain-soaked evening in Subroto Cup (Special Arrangements) NEW DELHI: Under ominous black clouds casting their spell over Delhi’s skyline, the Subroto Cup, India’s oldest national school football tournament, roared to life with its 64th edition at the Ambedkar Stadium on Tuesday. Despite heavy rain in the morning hours of the day, […]

Asia Cup: Sunil Gavaskar backs India’s fantastic squad selection

India cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has backed the Asia Cup 2025 squad, heaping praise on the team’s depth and balance. He highlighted how India’s batting lineup offers multiple match-winners while the bowling attack boasts versatility across conditions. Gavaskar particularly applauded the appointment of Shubman Gill as vice-captain, calling him a future leader of the side. […]