MS Dhoni with wife Sakshi (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings wicket-keeper batter and former India captain MS Dhoni’s wife Sakshi Dhoni recently shared an emotional birthday message for her father-in-law Pan Singh Dhoni, highlighting his role in Dhoni’s journey. She posted a picture and praised his life story, calling it inspiring and crediting…
NEW DELHI: India is set to host a major global athletics event, as the state of Odisha will stage the World Indoor Athletics Championships in 2028. The announcement was made by World Athletics president Sebastian Coe, marking a big moment for the country as it continues to grow its presence in international sports. This will…
Ireland’s captain Paul Stirling (Photo by AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) NEW DELHI: Ireland’s T20 cricket team is set for a leadership change as experienced batter Paul Stirling has decided to step down as T20I captain. This move is part of a bigger plan to prepare the team for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2028. While…
NEW DELHI: As the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season is set to kick off, the visual identity of the franchises has reached a new peak of innovation. This year’s jerseys blend high-tech athletic fabrics with deep cultural storytelling, reflecting each team’s evolution, from RCB’s defending champion look to the bold new eras in Rajasthan…
NEW DELHI: Veteran Pakistan batter Ahmed Shehzad has openly criticised the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after the team’s recent poor performances. He also drew a stark comparison between player quality in the IPL and PSL.“If you look at the IPL, they’ve got many superstars in their league who make the league competitive. Teams there invest…
Indian men’s cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir has filed a lawsuit in the Delhi high court seeking relief against what he described as misuse of his identity through artificial intelligence (AI) tools, deepfakes, and unauthorised commercial use, news agency ANI reported on Thursday. In his petition, Gambhir has named multiple social media accounts, intermediaries…
Iran’s players pose for a team photo at Azadi Stadium in Tehran, Iran (left) and US President Donald Trump receives the FIFA Peace Prize from FIFA president Gianni Infantino in Washington, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (AP Photo) Iran Football Federation president Mehdi Taj said Iran will take part in the upcoming FIFA World Cup but…
L-R: Parul Chaudhary, Preethi Pal and Deepti Sharma The Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) is set to return with its eighth edition, celebrating the inspiring journeys and achievements of India’s finest athletes across multiple disciplines. The much-anticipated TOISA 2025 ceremony will take place on March 21, 2026, in Lucknow, bringing together sporting icons and…
Sanju Samson, front centre, being congratulated by head coach Gautam Gambhir (PTI Photo) Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has long been an admirer of Sanju Samson, who recently earned the Player of the Tournament award as India clinched a record third T20 World Cup title. Reflecting on the wicketkeeper-batter’s rise, Tharoor recalled telling a young Samson…
Arjun Tendulkar and Rishabh Pant (Screen Grab) Arjun Tendulkar is preparing for a new chapter in his IPL career after moving to Lucknow Super Giants ahead of the 2026 season. After playing just five matches across five seasons with Mumbai Indians, the left-arm pacer was traded to LSG for ₹30 lakh prior to the mini-auction…