Left to right: Boxing Federation of India’s Ajay Singh, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and former World Boxing chief Boris van der Vorst. (Photo by special arrangement) New Delhi: Former World Boxing president Boris van der Vorst has called on India’s boxing administrators to put aside their differences and ensure stability within the Boxing Federation of…
The weather outlook for the India vs New Zealand ODI series opener appears reasonably encouraging despite the possibility of morning showers.With clearer conditions expected during the afternoon and evening, rain may not play a significant role in determining the outcome.India will aim to build on their T20I series success, while New Zealand will look to…
A detailed view of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 Final ball prior to the AFC Asian Cup final match between Jordan and Qatar at Lusail Stadium on February 10, 2024 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo/ Getty Images) The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has postponed the 2027 Asian Cup by almost a year because of…
After a brief dip in form, young India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal has returned to scoring runs, with an unbeaten 155 for India A in the drawn second unofficial Test against New Zealand A in Christchurch on Tuesday. Jaiswal said he relies on “process, routine and discipline” to produce consistent performances.Jaiswal said the cold conditions in…
Jesus de Miguel (Pic credit: Tenerife) Spanish football was plunged into mourning after Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel died aged 30 on Tuesday, a day after suffering a cardiac arrest following a collision with an opposition goalkeeper during a second-division match.De Miguel collapsed after a collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono during Monday’s match,…
AUCKLAND: New Zealand holds a special place for Shubman Gill. In 2018, he was part of the U-19 team that triumphed here. A year later, he made his ODI debut also on these shores. Now seven years after those two memorable ‘firsts’ in his cricketing journey, the 27-year-old is set to lead the side. From…
Kimi Antonelli (Image credit: TimesofIndia.com) Kimi Antonelli, the Mercedes protege, has done it. The Italian has become Formula 1’s youngest-ever World Champion, breaking the record held by Sebastian Vettel, who was crowned champion in 2010 at the age of 23. Antonelli has achieved the feat in just his second season with Mercedes, having endured a…
Axar Patel, left, takes a catch to dismiss New Zealand’s Tim Seifert, during the third T20 cricket international between New Zealand and India in Wllington, New Zealand, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2026. AUCKLAND: The Eden Park outfield was buzzing with activity as soon as the Indian cricket team got down to business ahead of the first…
Prema Rawat of India A bats during game two of the ODI Women’s Series between Australia A and India A at Northern Suburbs District Cricket Club on August 15, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (File Photo/ Getty Images) India leg-spinner Prema Rawat set a new record in the Senior Women’s T20 Trophy, scoring the fastest half-century…
VS Rathanvel, India’s 99th Grandmaster NEW DELHI: Last July, the congratulations arrived all at once. Reports and chess pages across India carried the same news that VS Rathanvel, a 25-year-old from Coimbatore, had crossed 2500 at the Guwahati Smart City International Open and become the country’s 99th Grandmaster (GM). It looked as if his four-year…
