India coach Gautam Gambhir (Getty Images) Former chief selector Sandeep Patil has revealed that Gautam Gambhir has never spoken to him since the day he was dropped from the Indian team, despite the two appearing together at several events over the years.Gambhir, a key member of India’s World Cup-winning squads in 2007 and 2011, was…
Abrar Ahmed and Kavya Maran NEW DELHI: Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed was signed by Sunrisers Leeds during the Hundred Auction 2026, but the move sparked backlash online. After the franchise announced the signing on X, the post was flooded with negative comments, with some fans criticising an IPL-linked team for picking a Pakistani player. EXCLUSIVE:…
Sumit Antil in Paris Paralympics 2024. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India enjoyed a dominant day at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix, with Paralympic champion Sumit Antil leading the charge by winning gold in the men’s javelin throw (F43/F44/F64). The double Paralympic gold medallist produced a powerful throw of 69.25 metres to secure the top…
TOISA 2025 Team of the Year nominees The eighth edition of the Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) is set to take place on March 21, 2026, in Lucknow, celebrating the accomplishments and inspiring stories of India’s leading athletes from a wide range of sports. The TOISA 2025 awards will recognise performances recorded between January…
Yuvraj Singh and Rishabh Pant (X-LSG) Mumbai: Before launching into IPL-2026, India’s ‘keeper-bat Rishabh Pant went through a few training sessions under the watchful eyes of India’s 2011 World Cup hero Yuvraj Singh at the Cricket Club of India in Mumbai last week. Pant, who leads the Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL, is working…
Kavya Maran, co-owner and head of SunRisers Leeds (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed was bought by SunRisers Leeds for £190,000 at the Hundred Player Auction 2026 on Thursday, putting an end to speculation that teams linked to the Indian Premier League (IPL) might avoid signing Pakistani players. The franchise,…
File photo of Dhakshineswar Suresh. (Image: SAI) NEW DELHI: Rising tennis star Dhakshineswar Suresh has been included in the Target Asian Games Group (TAGG) following his standout performance in India’s recent Davis Cup Qualifiers victory over the Netherlands in February.The decision was taken during the 169th meeting of the Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) under the…
Chennai Super Kings MS Dhoni (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) The batting position of MS Dhoni in the Chennai Super Kings line up has become a talking point in recent seasons. Fitness concerns have often seen the legendary wicketkeeper batter walk in much lower down the order, sometimes at No. 8 or even No. 9. As a…
Haris Rauf (Agency Photo) Several Pakistani cricketers experienced a disappointing outcome around the 2026 Hundred auction across men and women’s categories, with fast bowler Haris Rauf going unsold and ODI captain Shaheen Shah Afridi withdrawing just before the bidding began. Teams were already expected to be cautious with their overseas slots, which limited opportunities for…
Celebrating success in squash The eighth edition of the Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) will be held on March 21, 2026, in Lucknow, honouring the achievements and inspiring journeys of India’s finest athletes across multiple sports. TOISA 2025 will recognise performances delivered between January 1 and December 31, 2025, spotlighting standout moments from major…