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Manu Bhaker and Neeraj Chopra (PTI Photos) NEW DELHI: Manu Bhaker and Neeraj Chopra, two of India’s most celebrated sporting icons, embraced the vibrant spirit of Holi, the festival of colours, on Friday. Their joyous celebrations were shared on their respective social media handles, offering a glimpse into their festive moments.Neeraj Chopra, the Olympic javelin…

NEW DELHI: Brazilian football superstar Neymar has been ruled out of the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina due to fitness concerns. The Brazilian Football Confederation announced this decision through a video statement by coach Dorival Júnior, who cited unspecified reasons for the exclusion of Neymar, goalkeeper Ederson, and defender Danilo from the…

David Warner (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Retired Test opener David Warner has cast doubt on whether England’s high-octane “Bazball” approach will hold up on Australian soil, insisting it’s a risky tactic against the conditions Down Under. “I don’t know if ‘Bazball’ is a myth now, but I can’t see it happening in…

NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians secured their second Women’s Premier League (WPL) title with a thrilling 8-run victory over Delhi Capitals in the final at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday. Defending 150, Mumbai Indians bowlers, led by Nat Sciver-Brunt (3/30), restricted Delhi Capitals to 141 for 9 for a tense win. Batting first, Mumbai…

Manchester City’s Abdukodir Khusanov, second right, scores an own goal. (AP Photo) Manchester City stumbled in their Champions League qualification pursuit, drawing 2-2 with Brighton, whilst Nottingham Forest secured an impressive 4-2 victory over Ipswich on Saturday.Despite goals from Erling Haaland and Omar Marmoush, Brighton maintained their seven-match unbeaten sequence through Pervis Estupinan’s free-kick and…

Virat Kohli (Pic credit: RCB) NEW DELHI: Star Indian batter Virat Kohli dropped a major hint about his cricketing future on Saturday, admitting that he “might not have another Australia tour in him.” Kohli made the candid revelation while speaking at the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Innovation Lab after arriving in Bengaluru ahead of the…

Women’s Premier League final Live Score: Powered by the all-round brilliance of Nat Sciver-Brunt and Hayley Matthews, Mumbai Indians head into the Women’s Premier League final as favorites to claim their second title, while Delhi Capitals hope to break their title jinx in what promises to be a thrilling showdown on Saturday. Sciver-Brunt (493 runs,…

Virat Kohli says he’s not playing for ‘achievement’ anymore but for the joy & excitement; admits retirement call be tough because of ‘competitive streak’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…

Virat Kohli at the RCB Innovation Lab Indian Sports Summit. NEW DELHI: Star Indian batter and former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Virat Kohli has called for a collective effort to transform India into a “Sports Forward Nation” by 2036. Speaking at the RCB Innovation Lab Indian Sports Summit, Kohli emphasised the need for a…

Kolkata Knight Riders vice captain Venkatesh Iyer and coach Chandrakant Pandit (PTI Photo) Ahead of the IPL 2025 season, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) player Venkatesh Iyer, who was acquired for Rs 23.75 crore in the previous year’s auction, acknowledged the pressure associated with his significant transfer fee. Iyer, now 30, is the third-highest-paid player in…