The exclusion of five Indian tennis players from the country’s Asian Games squad has sparked a debate over how athletes should be selected for major multi-sport events, with the Sports Authority of India (SAI) defending the decision and two-time Asian Games gold medallist Rohan Bopanna questioning the process. Manas Dhamne, Vaishnavi Adkar, Sahaja Yamalapalli, Vaidehee … Read more
The second Test between India and Sri Lanka has seen tempers flare between players from both teams, and it is no surprise that three players have already been sanctioned by the ICC. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Asitha Fernando were docked 25 per cent of their match fees and also handed one demerit point for their ugly … Read more
Back in the 1980s, Petulia Balaji had her sights set on becoming a javelin thrower, her ambition fuelled by a gold medal at the state school games in Tamil Nadu. But the dream was short-lived. Financial constraints forced her to give up her sporting ambitions. Nearly five decades later, she has found her way back … Read more
Kuldeep Yadav has done almost everything expected of a Test-match bowler-taken wickets, won matches and repeatedly fought his way back after setbacks. Yet, despite possessing a skill few bowlers in world cricket can replicate, the left-arm wrist-spinner continues to find himself on the margins of India’s plans. Former India spinner Maninder Singh believes the problem … Read more
Where Unai Emery is concerned, the silent treatment has taken on a new meaning. The Aston Villa manager’s pre-match interview at Brighton on Sunday was notable for a one-word answer. “Silence,” he said, when asked about Ollie Watkins’ whereabouts. The Emery hinting he refused to play. Watkins appears set on joining Al Hilal. A considerable … Read more
In the second Test match against Sri Lanka, declared on 503 runs for the loss of nine wickets in 138 overs at the Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground in Colombo. The hosts concluded Day 2 with a score of eight runs for the loss of two wickets. bagged his first wicket by dismissing Lahiru Udara … Read more
There was a moment of time where Pakistan’s cricket team had a certain Rana Naved ul Hasan, who was known for his seam movement and that uncanny ability to take wickets of big and established batters. The cricketer was most active during the early and mid 2000 period for Pakistan. Which was interesting of course, … Read more
The Duleep Trophy has been a historic competition in India’s cricketing cycles, bringing out the best players from each geographical zone and giving them a platform to shine. The competition recognises the best and most consistent performers in India’s domestic game and offers a platform for highly rated players to shine. India’s domestic red-ball game … Read more
Rising Indian Tennis player Dhakshineswar Suresh has created absolute history by becoming the first from the country to win a singles match in the tour-level ATP singles victory in 2026 at the Winston-Salem Open. It is after beating Marcos Giron that Suresh etched history and it’s worth looking at his journey. Who is Dhakshineswar Suresh? … Read more
Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra offered a nuanced take on the heated exchange between Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lanka pacer Asitha Fernando during the opening day of the second Test, saying both players could be justified in their approach to the confrontation. The incident occurred in the 17th over of India’s innings after Fernando dismissed … Read more