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NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings’ captain Shreyas Iyer may have missed out on his maiden IPL century, but his selfless approach in the season opener against Gujarat Titans has won hearts. While Iyer’s unbeaten 97 off just 42 balls powered PBKS to a commanding 243/5, it was his decision to prioritise the team’s success over personal…

MS Dhoni (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin described the electrifying atmosphere when MS Dhoni walked out to bat in the 19th over, following Ravindra Jadeja‘s dismissal during Chennai Super Kings‘ match against Mumbai Indians on Sunday.Returning to CSK after a decade, Ashwin witnessed firsthand the incredible reception Dhoni received from the…

RR vs KKR, IPL Cricket Live Score: After suffering defeats in their previous matches, defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals will be eager to bounce back when they face off in an IPL encounter on Wednesday. KKR fell to Royal Challengers Bengaluru by seven wickets in the tournament opener, while RR endured a…

Lionel Messi-led world champions Argentina will enthrall their millions of fans in India during their visit in October this year for an international friendly, the Argentine Football Association (AFA) announced on Wednesday. Argentina clinched their third FIFA World Cup at Qatar 2022 and qualified for their title defence in the 2026 edition by beating traditional…

Tim Seifert (Photo by Joe Allison/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: In the final T20I match between New Zealand and Pakistan, Tim Seifert‘s destructive batting display ensured a comprehensive eight-wicket victory for the hosts, securing the series with a 4-1 scoreline. Chasing a modest target of 129 runs, Seifert’s blistering unbeaten knock of 97 off just 38…

JioStar Sports CEO Sanjog Gupta (L) was the guest on first episode of Bombay Sport Exchange (BSE). On March 22, as the 18th season of the Indian Premier League kicked off, the broadcast bore the imprint of a tectonic shift in India’s media landscape. IPL, dubbed the “mother of all cricket leagues,” began airing under…

AHMEDABAD: The twin cities of Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar have unveiled their ambitious plan to host the 2036 Summer Olympics, with the final blueprint estimating costs between Rs 34,700 cr and Rs 64,000 cr. Titled ‘Review Meeting – Preparedness towards Amdavad 2036‘, the document was presented in Gandhinagar this week during the brainstorming session of the…

Shashank Singh, left, and Shreyas Iyer (Photo Credit: BCCI) To say that Shreyas Iyer has rediscovered himself will be an understatement, considering his recent stints with the bat, especially in white-ball cricket. Besides the runs he continues to score, it’s the ease of batting that has stood out in his knocks of late. Beginning his…

Harmeet Desai (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Before COVID-19 brought the world to a standstill, “Gully Boy” hit the theatres. A musical drama, inspired by the real-life stories of rappers Divine and Naezy, delivered a soundtrack that soon became anthemic — especially “Apna Time Aayega” (which translates to “My time will come”).The phrase caught on so…

Photo Credit: @BFI_Official on X GREATER NOIDA: Imposing flexboard cutouts of Lovlina Borgohain and Nikhat Zareen greet you at the entrance of the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik sports complex. Inside, noisy action from the elite women’s boxing nationals resonates in the hall. But it is a very sparse tournament that is finally taking place after…