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Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka lauded teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s inclusion in the India A squad for the Sri Lanka tri-series. The 15-year-old’s rapid rise, marked by an U19 World Cup final century, earned praise. Ayush Badoni also features, with selectors focusing on grooming young talent for future international…

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Pat Cummins has vehemently denied reports suggesting senior Australian cricketers might skip the home summer for lucrative overseas franchise leagues. While acknowledging the growing financial pull of T20 tournaments, Cummins stated that claims about SA20 NOCs and The Hundred offers are fabricated. He emphasized that current Australian players prioritize representing…

Faustino Oro, a 12-year-old Argentine chess prodigy known as the “Messi of Chess,” has become the second-youngest Grandmaster in history. TimesofIndia.com follows his journey from learning chess during the COVID lockdown in Buenos Aires to moving to Barcelona and competing globally. Despite tougher FIDE rules, Oro’s talent, discipline, and love…

A looming rain threat in Dharamshala could significantly impact Punjab Kings’ playoff aspirations as they face Mumbai Indians. A washout would grant both teams a point, potentially hindering PBKS’s chances of securing a top-two finish and relying on split points rather than outright wins. …

Ankita Deokule, a US-born shooter of Indian origin, has been selected for the USA squad for the Munich World Cup starting May 24, where she will compete in the women’s 25m sports pistol event. Her father, former Maharashtra shooter Amol Deokule, said it fulfilled his dream of competing globally. Ankita,…

Virat Kohli smashed an unbeaten 105 to guide Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a six-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026. Chasing 193 in Raipur, RCB won with five balls left as Kohli bounced back from two successive ducks. He called “pressure a privilege” after the match, while captain…

With 13 league-stage games remaining, GT and RCB are almost assured of playoff spots, while SRH and PBKS remain well placed. CSK and RR have slightly better-than-even chances of making the top four, but KKR and DC are nearly out. Among 8,192 possible result combinations, GT and RCB also hold…

Kohli reached his fifty off 32 balls and shared a key 92-run partnership with Devdutt Padikkal, who made 39 off 27 balls with seven fours. Kohli later brought up his century with a single off Arora, registering his ninth IPL hundred, the most by any batter in the tournament’s history….

Chennai Super Kings face another blow as all-rounder Jamie Overton returns to the UK for a thigh injury assessment. The England international was a key performer with 14 wickets and 136 runs. This latest setback adds to CSK’s growing injury list, impacting their playoff aspirations despite their resilience. The team…

Virat Kohli has etched his name in IPL history on Wednesday, becoming the most-capped player with his 279th appearance for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. This significant milestone places him ahead of legends like MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma. Kohli’s enduring presence underscores his pivotal role in the league’s evolution since its…

Mumbai Indians all-rounder Corbin Bosch acknowledged the significant impact of captain Hardik Pandya’s absence on their disappointing IPL season. Bosch stated that the team has missed Pandya’s leadership and on-field contributions, contributing to their struggles in crucial moments. The side has failed to deliver complete performances, with key moments consistently…

Hockey legend PR Sreejesh expressed shock after his abrupt removal as junior men’s coach, despite leading the team to five podium finishes in five tournaments, including a World Cup bronze. He revealed Hockey India’s preference for foreign coaches, citing the senior team’s chief coach’s recommendation, questioning the development of Indian…

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