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2026 is the universal year 1 in numerology – the beginning of a new 9-year cycle that symbolizes new beginnings, bold steps and journeys into…

China’s Ding Liren (Photo: FIDE/Eric Rosen) NEW DELHI: Former world chess champion Ding Liren has been dropped from the FIDE rating list after playing too…

NEW DELHI: With the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season fast approaching, all 10 franchises are finalizing their coaching setups and support staff ahead of…

Former South African batsman AB de Villiers has backed Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to win back-to-back Indian Premier League titles. Last year, RCB ended an…

England wicketkeeper Jamie Smith and Australia batsman Steve Smith during the third day of the fifth test in the 2025/26 Ashes series between Australia and…

Senegal’s Sadio Mane (AP Photo/Youssef Loulidi, File) NEW DELHI: Senegal’s Africa Cup of Nations triumph has been mired in controversy after the Confederation of African…

India and Pakistan will clash in one of the most anticipated matches of the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 on August 19. The International Hockey…

NEW DELHI: Former England captain Jos Buttler has admitted to the disappointment of the T20 World Cup but insists his international career is not over….

Virat Kohli. (Photo File) Former Royal Challengers Bangalore batsman AB de Villiers has backed Virat Kohli as a key figure in the franchise, saying his…

Jasprit Bumrah has never won the purple cap NEW DELHI: While many of the greatest bowlers in IPL history have topped the charts at least…

On Wednesday 18 March, just 10 days before the start of the season, SRH confirmed that Cummins would not feature in the opening preparations of…

Senior Pakistan batsmen Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman may not have been fully fit when they were selected in the T20 World Cup squad, according…

NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad on Wednesday confirmed that Ishan Kishan will lead the franchise while Abhishek Sharma will be his deputy in the upcoming IPL…

Iran’s women’s soccer team crossed the Turkish border into Iran on Wednesday, completing a difficult return journey from Australia after five members withdrew their asylum…

Kolkata Knight Riders’ success in the 2026 Indian Premier League season could depend on the type of pitches they prepare at Eden Gardens, according to…

Lakshya Sen from India (Photo: AP) NEW DELHI: The Indian badminton teams are off to a tough start in the upcoming Thomas Cup and Uber…

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have turned to Ishan Kishan to lead the side in the absence of regular skipper Pat Cummins, who is expected to miss…

Sporting Club Delhi players celebrate during the match against East Bengal in the Indian Super League. (Image: AIFF) New Delhi: It was Tuesday morning and…