R Ashwin’s recent statement on his YouTube stream, labeling ODI cricket as “redundant,” is significant and reflects a deeper sentiment regarding the format’s evolving place in the cricketing landscape. Historically, the 50-over format served as a crucial compromise between the brevity of T20s and the depth of Tests, becoming the mainstay of cricket’s commercial success…
When Sjoerd Marijne first took charge of the Indian women’s hockey team in 2017, it was a fragmented group with players lacking basic skills in running, passing, and scoring. Nine years later, as he embarks on his third tenure with the team beginning January 14, Marijne is expected to find the players in a similar…
As the game between Magnus Carlsen and Arjun Erigaisi in Round 9 of the FIDE World Blitz Championship approached its climax, the official live stream experienced a freezing glitch. When it resumed shortly after, Carlsen was seen leaving the scene while Erigaisi calmly prepared to reset the chessboard. It was later revealed that Carlsen had…
At the MIG Cricket Club in Mumbai, members of the Indian women’s blind cricket team, who recently won the T20 Blind Cricket World Cup, met Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar. This encounter was a major turning point for the team. Tendulkar spent almost an hour with the players, congratulating them on their historic accomplishment and…
As the Dubai 2025-Asian Youth Para Games came to an end, various countries celebrated historic achievements, and Team India won 56 medals, including 19 gold. The Maldives and Bangladesh both took home their first-ever medals from the competition; Bangladesh made an incredible start by winning three gold medals. 1,500 athletes from 35 countries participated in…
The Executive Board (EB) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) declared that Asuncion, Paraguay; Bangkok, Thailand; and Santiago, Chile, have been asked to participate in a Targeted Dialogue to choose the 2030 Youth Olympic Games (YOG) host. The IOC will now begin talks with the three, who are all seen as preferred hosts, about initial…
Marco Jansen, at 6-foot-7, utilizes his long limbs to achieve a hitting arc that spans nearly a quarter of the pitch. His ability to make significant strides forward and maintain a powerful swing allows him to effectively reach pitches located further back without the need to risk leaving the crease, unlike other batsmen. Marco delivered…
Former India captain Kris Srikkanth criticized Gautam Gambhir for inconsistency in India’s Test selection, expressing unwillingness to accept justifications from the team management. His comments were made during a YouTube show following India’s 288-run deficit in the first innings of the second Test against South Africa. Critics expressed strong discontent as India faced the prospect…
Wrestling Federation of India has lifted suspensions of Olympic medallist Aman Sehrawat and junior wrestler Neha Sangwan, who were disqualified for being overweight prior to their bouts at the recent World Championships and U20 World Championships. Aman, a bronze medalist in men’s freestyle wrestling at the Paris Olympics, was suspended for one year for failing…
In 2002, Viswanathan Anand secured his second Chess World Cup title in Hyderabad, while 16-year-old Pentala Harikrishna, already a Grandmaster, made his World Cup debut. Harikrishna, after 23 years, continues to perform well, being one of the two Indians, alongside Arjun Erigaisi, still in the running for the 2025 edition, following his victory over Sweden’s…
