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‘From a small-town girl to wearing India’s jersey with pride’: India batter Veda Krishnamurthy announces retirement | Cricket News

Veda Krishnamurthy in action for India during the ICC Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup in 2020 in Perth, Australia (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) India batter Veda Krishnamurthy has announced her retirement from international cricket, bringing the curtains down on a career that spanned over a decade. The 32-year-old, however, indicated she is not walking […]

After India job axing, Abhishek Nayar appointed UP Warriorz head coach for WPL 2026

Months after being relieved of his duties as the assistant coach of the Indian men’s cricket team, Abhishek Nayar has been appointed head coach of the Women’s Premier League side, UP Warriorz. The former India all-rounder replaces Jon Lewis, who parted ways with the franchise after a three-year stint at the helm. Nayar served briefly […]

FIDE Women’s World Cup to have an Indian winner for first time

In a first for Indian chess, the FIDE Women’s World Cup will have a winner from the country with Koneru Humpy and Divya Deshmukh set to fight it out in what could be anybody’s game in the grand finale in Batumi on July 26, 2025. | Photo Credit: PTI In a first for Indian chess, the […]

IND vs ENG | ‘India bit hard done by the weather gods’: Sanjay Manjrekar on Old Trafford’s changing conditions | Cricket News

India’s captain Shubman Gill (2nd R), Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah and KL Rahul on day two of the fourth Test. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar has voiced frustration over the timing of a dramatic shift in weather and pitch conditions that appeared to tilt Day 2 of the fourth Test at […]

Rishabh Pant hobbles to the middle, and soars into history

Rishabh Pant often keeps fans on the edge of their seats, eagerly anticipating the fireworks his batting can unleash. On Day 2 of India’s fourth Test against England, he made everyone rise to their feet in applause. In a remarkable display of courage, character, and grit, Pant walked out to bat at Old Trafford despite […]

IND vs ENG 4th Test | Rishabh Pant: The freak who dances to his own tunes | Cricket News

Rishabh Pant (Pic credit: BCCI) TimesofIndia.com in Manchester: Around 11 am local time, Rishabh Pant arrived at Old Trafford cricket ground with his injured right foot protected and secured inside a moonboot. He used a crutch for support and slowly made his way to the away dressing room. In lightning quick time, the wicketkeeper-batter changed […]

ENG vs IND, 4th Test: Zak Crawley hits back at Shubman Gill’s 90 seconds claim

England opener Zak Crawley has responded calmly to Shubman Gill’s claim that he and fellow batter Ben Duckett arrived 90 seconds late to the crease in the third Test at Lord’s, clarifying that any delay was unintentional. Addressing the media after the second day of the fourth Test in Manchester, Crawley explained that he remained […]

All-India Affair: Koneru Humpy to meet Divya Deshmukh in FIDE Women”s World Cup final

19-year-old Divya Deshmukh defeats former Women’s World Champion, Tan Zhongyi of China, to advance to the final of the FIDE Women’s World Cup, in Batumi. | Photo Credit: ANI Grandmaster Koneru Humpy held her nerves to score a come-from-behind victory over China’sTIngjie Lei in the tiebreaker to set up an all-Indian summit clash against Divya […]

Undertaker, John Cena, Triple H, Ric Flair, Kane and other WWE stars mourn Hulk Hogan’s death

The wrestling world is grieving the loss of Terry Gene Bollea, known to fans as Hulk Hogan, who passed away at 71 on Thursday (July 24). Legends like The Undertaker, John Cena, Triple H, Ric Flair, and Kane have paid heartfelt tributes to the iconic WWE Hall of Famer, whose larger-than-life persona transformed professional wrestling […]

IND vs ENG 4th Test: ‘Giving bowling is captain’s call, not in my hands’ – Shardul Thakur puts the ball in Shubman Gill’s court on bowling strategy | Cricket News

Shardul Thakur (Image credit – Sahil Malhotra/TimesofIndia.com) TimesofIndia.com in Manchester: On a day dominated for long stretches by England’s opening pair, it was the courageous return of Rishabh Pant that truly defined the narrative of Day 2 in the fourth Test at Old Trafford. Battling a fractured toe sustained on Day 1, Pant walked in […]