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IND vs PAK | ‘Is the BCCI above national interest?’: Letter to sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya reignites debate

India to take on their arch-rival in the Asia Cup 2025 (Photo by Ryan Lim/Getty Images) Aaditya Thackeray, leader of Shiv Sena (UBT), has addressed a letter to union sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya expressing concerns about the planned India-Pakistan match in the Asia Cup and questioning BCCI‘s position regarding national interest.The letter highlighted how various […]

Sara Tendulkar recalls Australia memories, reveals why she never pursued cricket

For most of her childhood, Sara Tendulkar’s connection with Australia was shaped by the rhythm of her father Sachin Tendulkar’s cricketing tours. Today, years later, those personal memories are coming full circle as she steps into the spotlight in her own right as the new face of Tourism Australia’s Come and Say G’day campaign for […]

Asia Cup squad: ‘His case needs to be discussed’ – Ex-India cricketer slams Harshit Rana’s selection | Cricket News

Harshit Rana (Pic credit: X) NEW DELHI: The announcement of India’s Asia Cup squad on Tuesday has ignited intense debate, with Ajit Agarkar and his panel facing scrutiny over the omission of proven performers like Shreyas Iyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna. One of the most polarising decisions has been the inclusion of […]

India banks on balance and continuity for women’s World Cup

Key role: India will be well served by Pratika’s consistency at the top of the order. | Photo Credit: FILE PHOTO: VIJAY SONEJI The Women in Blue have never kissed a World Cup. Of any kind, actually – the 50-over one, or the 20. The ODI World Cup, which starts on September 30 and is […]

India thrash Nepal 7-0 in SAFF U17 Women’s Championship campaign opener

Thimphu, Aug 20 (PTI) A clinical India thrashed Nepal 7-0 in their opening match of the SAFF U17 Women’s Championship, with three players scoring a brace each, here on Wednesday. Nira Chanu Longjam (25th, 56th), Abhista Basnett (16th, 41st), and Anushka Kumari (37th, 62nd) scored twice, while captain Julan Nongmaithem (45 1) struck once to […]

Khelo India Water Sports Festival 2025: Top national, international athletes to vie for 24 gold medals

The best national athletes in the country will vie for the 24 gold medals at stake in the inaugural Khelo India Water Sports Festival (KIWSF) to be held at the iconic Dal Lake in Srinagar. The three-day event will see more than 400 compete for the medals events – rowing, canoeing and kayaking. The Khelo […]

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 […]