Kishan, Pant or Jurel: Who will be KL Rahul’s backup for NZ ODIs

With KL Rahul set to be India’s first-choice wicketkeeper, the battle for his backup has intensified ahead of the New Zealand ODIs. Ishan Kishan’s red-hot domestic form, Rishabh Pant’s experience and Dhruv Jurel’s consistency have turned the second wicketkeeper’s slot into a key selection dilemma as India fine-tune their white-ball…

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World champ at 7; ‘nervous’ while meeting PM Modi: How Pragnika became prodigy

Seven-year-old Pragnika Vaka Lakshmi, Under-7 Girls champion at the FIDE World Schools Chess Championship 2025, met PM Narendra Modi after winning gold for India on Friday. From learning chess during COVID to rapid success, she shows rare courage and discipline. Backed by family sacrifices, scholarships, and offline coaching, she balances…

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Virat Kohli to play third VHT match for Delhi; date, opponent revealed

While the BCCI has mandated centrally contracted players to feature in at least two matches, Virat Kohli has opted to play a third game as part of his preparation for the upcoming home series against New Zealand. Kohli has been in fine form in his first two appearances for Delhi,…

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World Record! Bhutan bowler becomes first to take 8-wicket haul in T20Is

Bhutan’s Sonam Yeshey made T20 International history by becoming the first bowler to take an eight-wicket haul, finishing with figures of 8 for 7 against Myanmar. This extraordinary spell dismantled Myanmar’s chase, securing an 82-run victory for Bhutan and an unassailable series lead. Yeshey’s performance surpasses all previous T20 International…

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Smriti Mandhana scripts history, joins elite club to become the fastest to…

Smriti Mandhana achieved a significant milestone, becoming the second Indian woman to score over 10,000 international runs. She reached this landmark during the T20I against Sri Lanka. Mandhana’s career includes impressive statistics across all formats. She also holds records in T20Is and ODIs. Following the T20I series, she will captain…

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‘Jassi bhai itna deep chale gaye’: Axar reveals Bumrah’s perfume obsession

Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has a surprising passion for perfumes. Teammate Axar Patel shared that Bumrah is deeply involved in understanding perfume composition. Bumrah even gifted a perfume to Siraj after a match. Patel also received a perfume gift from Bumrah. These anecdotes reveal a lighter side to the…

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Battle of the Sexes: An exhibition that helped tennis none, hurt women’s sport more

The modern ‘Battle of the Sexes’ exhibition between Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios was a detrimental circus act for women’s tennis. Despite rigged rules, the match highlighted a lack of competitive substance, contrasting sharply with Billie Jean King’s impactful 1973 win that shaped the formation of the WTA and paved…

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