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Khaleel Ahmed celebrates after taking the wicket of Rohit Sharma. (Video grab) NEW DELHI: On a day when Rohit Sharma became the second-most capped player in Indian Premier League (IPL) history, he also etched his name into an unwanted record. In Mumbai Indians’ season opener against Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on…

NEW DELHI: In yet another milestone to his storied career, Rohit Sharma on Sunday became the second-most capped player in Indian Premier League (IPL) history during the third match of IPL 2025 between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings. With Mumbai winning/losing the toss and Rohit making the playing eleven, it marked his 258th appearance.The…

Glenn Phillips and Shubman Gill NEW DELHI: Expectations are high for captain Shubman Gill in IPL 2025, following the Gujarat Titans‘ impressive past performances. Making their IPL debut in 2022, Gujarat Titans, under Hardik Pandya’s leadership, made history by winning the title in their very first season. They maintained their strong form in 2023, reaching…

Axar Patel and Rishabh Pant As Delhi Capitals (DC) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) prepare to clash in their opening Indian Premier League 2025 match on Monday, both teams face fresh challenges under new leadership and revamped squads. The Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium will host the encounter as DC’s temporary home venue for…

Indian basketball (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India demonstrated utter resilience in the closing stages of their match against Bahrain, clinching an 81-77 victory in Group H. This win, alongside their previous triumph over Iraq, ensured India’s advancement to the FIBA Asia Cup 2025, as confirmed by the Basketball Federation of India. Additionally, this success has…

Rohit Sharma with a fangirl (Video Grab) NEW DELHI: Ahead of the highly anticipated IPL 2025 clash between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, a heartwarming moment involving Rohit Sharma and a devoted fan has captured the hearts of cricket enthusiasts. The emotional interaction was caught…

Pranati Nayak won a bronze medal in vault final at FIG World Cup. Kolkata: Pranati Nayak on Saturday grabbed bronze in the vault final at the FIG World Cup in Antalya, Turkey. The gymnast, who represented India at Tokyo Olympics, finished third behind gold medallist Jayla Hang and silver medallist Claire Pease – both from…

Australian cricket star David Warner experienced a unusual flight delay with Air India in New Delhi on Saturday. Warner and other passengers were made to board an aircraft that had no pilots, leading to hours of waiting time.“We’ve boarded a plane with no pilots and waiting on the plane for hours. Why would you board…

File photo of Shardul Thakur. As was reported by TimesofIndia.com two days ago, Lucknow Super Giants have acquired Shardul Thakur as a replacement player after he went unsold in the initial auction. He will replace injured Mohsin Khan in the team.LSG’s first match under their new captain Rishabh Pant is scheduled against Delhi Capitals on…

IPL team captains for the 2025 season. (Pic credit: IPL/BCCI) The much-awaited IPL 2025 kicked off on Saturday, 22 March, with a thrilling season opener between defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Eden Gardens. The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League promises high-octane cricket as ten teams…