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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…

Sanju Samson and Yashasvi Jaiswal (Photo credit: BCCI/IPL) MUMBAI: In a big boost for the Rajasthan Royals, both their India stars – skipper Sanju Samson and Yashasvi Jaiswal have recovered from their injuries and are set to be available for their first game in IPL 2025 against Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 23.Jaiswal, India’s Test opener,…

Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra believes that the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) could be a turning point for Rishabh Pant as he eyes a comeback to India’s T20I squad. Pant, who has been out of the national T20 setup, now has a golden opportunity to prove his…

Former CSK and India captain, MS Dhoni (TOI Photo) Five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) winners Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will try to add another title to their kitty when they begin their campaign in the 2025 season against fellow five-time winners Mumbai Indians (MI) this Sunday at home in Chennai, as former India captain Krishnamachari…

Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring their second goal against Villarreal in La Liga. (AP) Real Madrid secured a 2-1 victory against Villarreal at Estadio de la Ceramica, with Kylian Mbappe scoring twice to push his team to the top of La Liga standings.The win placed Real Madrid three points ahead of Barcelona, who have…

Sachin Tendulkar (Photo Source: X) On this day 13 years ago, after a wait that lasted an year, Sachin Tendulkar did the almost unthinkable by scoring his 100th international century when India played the fourth ODI on their 2012 tour of Bangladesh.Tendulkar is the first and still the only player to score a century of…

McLaren driver Lando Norris talks with Zak Brown, McLaren team chief, after winning the Australian Formula One Grand Prix at Albert Park in Melbourne. (AP) Lando Norris of McLaren secured his first victory at Albert Park in a chaotic rain-affected Australian Grand Prix, narrowly staying ahead of Red Bull’s Max Verstappen following a late safety…