Koneru Humpy (Photo by Lennart Ootes/FIDE). NEW DELHI: In a move that has sent shockwaves through the global chess community, India’s veteran Grandmaster (GM) and World No. 5 Koneru Humpy has now officially withdrawn from the FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament in Cyprus. Citing a “Level 3” travel advisory and escalating tensions in the Middle East,…
File photo of the IPL trophy. India’s sports economy crossed the $2 billion mark for the first time, increasing by 13.4% year-on-year to reach $2.13 billion (Rs 18,864 crore). The industry has doubled in size in four years, accounting for an approximate 19% CAGR. Cricket accounts for 89% of total recorded receipts, up from 85%…
Cristiano Ronaldo has provided an encouraging update on his fitness, telling fans he is “getting better every day” in a post shared on X. The message comes as the football icon continues his recovery from a recent injury setback. Ronaldo post The Al-Nassr captain picked up a hamstring injury during a Saudi Pro League clash…
DC’s Axar Patel (PTI Photo/Arun Sharma) Ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026 season, Axar Patel has voiced his dissatisfaction with the Impact Player rule, admitting that he is personally not a fan of the regulation. The Delhi Capitals skipper believes the rule diminishes the value of all-rounders in the tournament, which begins on March…
Mohsin Naqvi and Gary Kirsten (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Pakistan Cricket Board chief Mohsin Naqvi on Monday responded to allegations made by former head coach Gary Kirsten, who claimed there was significant “interference” during his short stint with Pakistan cricket.Naqvi, speaking at a press conference at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, was asked about Kirsten’s…
Rajasthan Royals’ Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (PTI Photo) With the Indian Premier League 2026 set to begin in just six days, all eyes are once again on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. The Rajasthan Royals prodigy, who turns 15 this Friday, returns after a spectacular debut last year when he smashed a 35-ball century against Gujarat Giants, leaving fans and…
Mitchell Starc (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals on Monday provided a crucial update on the availability of Australian pace spearhead Mitchell Starc ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, with the franchise still awaiting clearance from Cricket Australia.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!During a pre-season media interaction, DC head…
Sakshi Dhoni and Suresh Raina (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Suresh Raina has long been a core pillar of Chennai Super Kings, playing a key role in the franchise’s title triumphs over the years. Fondly known as Mr IPL among fans, Raina was inducted into CSK’s inaugural Hall of Fame. The franchise honoured his immense…
Sanju Samson (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Sanju Samson enjoyed a stellar ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, playing a key role in India’s title triumph. After an impressive campaign, the wicketkeeper-batter now shifts focus to a new challenge — the IPL — and that too with a new team, Chennai Super Kings.Having represented Rajasthan…
