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BENGALURU: Virat Kohli on Saturday made it clear that retirement is not on the immediate agenda but the star batter admitted he may not be around when India tour Australia next in four years’ time. In a tongue-in-cheek response to the possibility of coming out of retirement for the 2028 Olympics, the 36-year-old former India…

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma after the 2025 Champions Trophy final. (AP) Virat Kohli has emphasised the importance of having families present during Team India’s tours, highlighting their role in maintaining balance and normalcy, particularly during challenging times.The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) recently implemented new guidelines limiting family time for players…

Karun Nair (Photo Credit: X) NEW DELHI: Veteran batter Karun Nair is brimming with confidence as he gears up for the upcoming IPL season after a phenomenal run in domestic cricket. The experienced right-hander, who has been a crucial player for Vidarbha, is determined to replicate his sensational form and help his team secure their…

Special Olympics World Winter Games (Photo credit: X) NEW DELHI: India secured 12 medals on the concluding day of the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin, Italy, taking their total count to 33, comprising 8 gold, 18 silver and 7 bronze medals.The Indian contingent garnered four additional medals in Snowshoeing, supplementing their previous six…

File pic: Umran Malik (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders have suffered a major setback ahead of IPL 2025, as their pace sensation Umran Malik has been ruled out of the tournament due to injury. KKR have roped in left-arm pacer Chetan Sakariya as Umran’s replacement. Known for his raw pace, Umran, who represented…

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has served a legal notice to South African cricketer Corbin Bosch for breaching his contract by failing to honour his commitment to the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Bosch, who made his international debut against Pakistan earlier this year, was selected by Peshawar Zalmi in the Diamond category during the PSL…

Arsenal’s Mikel Merino, centre, greets supporters at the end of the match. (AP Photo) Chelsea‘s bid for a Champions League spot weakened following their lifeless 0-1 loss at Arsenal on Sunday, while Fulham secured a 2-0 victory against Tottenham.A solitary goal from Mikel Merino settled an uninspiring match at the Emirates, helping Arsenal strengthen their…

Shardul Thakur (PTI Photo) MUMBAI: Even though he went unsold at the IPL auction in November last year, India allrounder Shardul Thakur may soon end up playing as an injury replacement for Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2025. Thakur was spotted training at the team’s camp on Sunday, wearing the LSG kit. He even celebrated…

L-R: India and Pakistan cricketers after the Champions Trophy match; PM Narendra Modi. NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently shared his thoughts on the intense cricket rivalry between India and Pakistan, emphasising India’s remarkable record against their arch-rivals in international competitions. Modi’s comments came during his appearance on the Lex Fridman podcast, where he…

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (PTI photo) New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel has thrown his weight behind Indian cricket legends Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, stating that both icons have the right to decide their own ODI futures amid growing speculation over their potential retirements following India’s recent Champions Trophy triumph. Patel, who is currently…