[ad_1] Cameron Green of Australia during a nets session at Lord’s Cricket Ground on June 09, 2025 in London, England. (Photo/Getty Images) Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin raised concerns over player workload and suggested that franchises should have the option to reduce payments if contracted roles…
[ad_1] Smriti Mandhana and Samrat Rana LUCKNOW: Two world champions from different sporting arenas — Smriti Mandhana and Samrat Rana — were on Saturday named Sportspersons of the Year at the eighth edition of the The Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) in Lucknow.In a glittering ceremony attended by top athletes and dignitaries, pistol shooter…
[ad_1] Brendon McCullum (AP Photo) The Brendon McCullum era at England came under intense scrutiny following explosive allegations about dressing-room culture during the disastrous The Ashes tour. Reports, primarily from Telegraph Sport, have painted a picture of a team environment that blurred the line between freedom and lack of discipline, raising serious questions about leadership,…
[ad_1] Prasad Sanya, Group Business Head of TOI, Indiatimes, and WhatsHot LUCKNOW: The eighth edition of the Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) 2025 unfolded in grand style in Lucknow on Saturday, celebrating the relentless spirit and excellence of India’s finest athletes. Amid a gathering of sporting legends, Olympic heroes, and rising stars, Prasad Sanyal,…
[ad_1] Here are the nominees shortlisted for various categories by the illustrious TOISA jury, which includes icons like Abhinav Bindra, Mithali Raj and Leander Paes… BADMINTON (MALE)Lakshya Sen, Ayush Shetty, Kiran George, Chirag Shetty, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy BADMINTON (FEMALE)Tanvi Sharma, Unnati Hooda, Tressa Jolly, Gayatri Gopichand CRICKET (MALE)Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja, KL Rahul, Varun…
[ad_1] Shane Watson, Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Narine The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season is scheduled to begin on March 28, with defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) taking on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. How is the Most Valuable Player selected? The league’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) is decided through a…
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has flagged concerns over Rinku Singh’s form ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, stating that his dip in performances could be a key issue for Kolkata Knight Riders to address.KKR begin their campaign against five-time champions Mumbai Indians in Mumbai on March 29. Rinku heads…
[ad_1] Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli (PTI Photo) IPL 2026 is set to begin on March 28, with defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru taking on Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.Ahead of the opener, Virat Kohli has already hit the training ground, with clips of his fluent strokeplay from practice sessions doing the rounds…
[ad_1] MS Dhoni and Sanju Samson (Image credit: CSK) A simple gesture off the field once again showed why Sanju Samson continues to win hearts — even before playing a single game for Chennai Super Kings. As Samson begins a new chapter in yellow ahead of IPL 2026, he has already been making the most…
[ad_1] Shubman Gill (PTI Photo/Shahbaz Khan) Cheteshwar Pujara believes Shubman Gill has the perfect motivation to deliver a standout campaign in IPL 2026 after missing out on India’s T20 World Cup squad.Speaking on JioHotstar, Pujara backed the Gujarat Titans captain to respond strongly, stressing that Gill remains a complete, multi-format player who can force his…