Aryna Sabalenka, Jannik Sinner A group of top tennis players, including Jannik Sinner, Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff, have raised concerns over prize money at the French Open, saying they feel “their deep disappointment” as talks with Grand Slam organisers continue.The clay-court tournament at Roland Garros is set to begin later this month in Paris….
Bowling from wheelchair mom fuels cricketer’s success LUCKNOW: At a time when teenage prodigies are grabbing headlines with their cricketing skills, a quieter story is taking shape in the narrow lanes of Saharanpur, far from the glare of stadium lights.The journey of Arnav, who played a key role in helping in the cricket world is…
Manas Dhamne (Special Arrangements) NEW DELHI: Manas Dhamne has had things going in a linear trajectory for him. An M15 tournament win in Zahra, Kuwait in February. Wildcards into the Miami Open and Madrid Open qualifying rounds. And surges in the ATP Challengers while trying to break through the bigger obstacles. While navigating this journey…
Yuzvendra Chahal (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings suffered their second straight defeat in IPL 2026 after losing a close match to Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad, and one major talking point after the game was how little spinner Yuzvendra Chahal was used. Chasing 165, Gujarat sealed a four-wicket win thanks to a late six from…
Sachin Tendulkar meets LSG players (Photo from Mohsin Khan’s Instagram) NEW DELHI: It turned into a memorable evening for several Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) players before their IPL 2026 clash against Mumbai Indians (MI) as cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar hosted the team for dinner. Since Sachin’s son, Arjun Tendulkar, is part of the LSG squad,…
Mark Wood of England (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) England fast bowler Mark Wood has shared a remarkable and humorous story from his time in the Indian Premier League, revealing how a franchise owner once offered to fly him on a private jet just to ensure he played a match — despite being seriously unwell.Speaking…
File photo of the ILT20 Trophy. The International League T20 (ILT20) continues to position itself as one of the most compelling T20 properties, with Season 4 delivering significant gains in global reach and commercial maturity.Speaking on the league’s growth, Ishan Chopra, Head of Partnerships – ILT20 & Commercial Head at the Emirates Cricket Board, outlined…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Phil Salt (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru have been dealt a mid-season concern after England opener Phil Salt returned home for scans on a finger injury, casting doubt over his immediate availability in the IPL 2026 campaign.Salt, who had been in impressive form at the top of the order, has…
NEW DELHI: Jason Holder has sent a strong message to the rest of the Indian Premier League teams after Gujarat Titans notched up their third straight win, insisting the team is still far from its peak despite building serious momentum in the playoff race.Gujarat Titans edged past league leaders Punjab Kings by four wickets in…
L-R: Abhishek Sharma, Riran Parag and Romi Bhinder The Indian Premier League 2026 season has delivered high-octane cricket and a gripping playoff race, but it has also been marked by a series of disciplinary issues, with multiple players and officials penalised for breaching the Code of Conduct.With 46 of the 70 league games completed and…
