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Abhishek-Samson; Gill-Sudharsan or Rahul-Jaiswal? — India’s opulence of openers in IPL brings selection sizzle to World Cup defenseSubscriber Only
May 21, 2025 08:38 IST
While Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson have accelerated India's opening act, Shubman Gill and Sudharsan offer top order solidity in the post-Rohit, Kohli era
Rajasthan Royals post for sea of yellow in Delhi for Chennai Super Kings: ‘To that one Pink shirt in the background…’Subscriber Only
May 20, 2025 20:08 IST
Rajasthan Royals official social media handle posted a self deprecating message before the toss at Kotla.
What let LSG down? Rishabh Pant and pace bowlersSubscriber Only
May 21, 2025 08:47 IST
His poor form, a concern for the England Tests, and listless fast-bowling cost them the season.
Tanisha Crasto and Dhruv Kapila to work with psychologist to help them break into top tier in mixed doubles badmintonSubscriber Only
May 21, 2025 08:47 IST
Dhruv can let aggression upset composure, and coaches feel Tanisha can be more aggressive.
Europa League final: Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur – a clash of two struggling sides – could be both fun and chaos, but full of intrigueSubscriber Only
May 20, 2025 19:00 IST
United and Spurs are languishing 16th and 17th on the league table in England, relegation blushes saved by a frighteningly incompetent bottom three. Perhaps no other Europa League final has inspired so much bewilderment or amusement.
‘He would be first one to say that he hasn’t had a season that he would have liked’: Mitchell Marsh on Rishabh Pant
May 20, 2025 18:51 IST
Pant, who has scored 134 runs in 12 games, never seemed to find his footing this season, striking at 100 with an average of 12.27.
Chess ban in Afghanistan by Taliban: How the sport became ‘haram’ overnightSubscriber Only
May 22, 2025 03:58 IST
The Taliban's decree to ban chess in Afghanistan came suddenly. But for those involved with the sport, it was not surprising. The Indian Express spoke to three people from the Afghan chess community and a high-ranking FIDE official to piece together what the ban means for the sport in the country.
Magnus Carlsen vs The World: World No 1 held to draw by 1.4 lakh people in online vote-chess event
May 20, 2025 18:17 IST
Before the game, Chess.com had predicted that Magnus Carlsen would win by a wide margin. "Magnus vs. The World is less about winning... but about telling friends that you've played against Carlsen himself." 1,43,496 players will be able to brag about something slightly better: that they held Carlsen to a draw.
IPL 2025 final and Qualifier 2 to take place in Ahmedabad, Mullanpur Stadium gets Qualifier 1 and Eliminator
May 21, 2025 08:45 IST
Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad set to host the summit clash as well as Qualifier 2 while the New PCA Stadium in New Chandigarh will host the Qualifier 1 and Eliminator.
‘Surprising how much they are backing us. We’ve disappointed them far too much’: Harry Maguire on Manchester United fans
May 20, 2025 18:30 IST
The final of the Europa this season has a bizarre feel to it with United, who are 16th in the 20-team Premier League standings taking on Spurs, who are 17th.
‘Pleasure to officiate your games, Virat’: Kumar Dharmasena pays touching tribute to ‘greatest ever’ Kohli
May 20, 2025 17:33 IST
Kumar Dharmasena's umpiring career thus far largely overlaps with Virat Kohli's Test career, with the former having first umpired a red-ball international in 2010.
Ajax’s Wout Weghorst, who was once called a ‘fool’ by Lionel Messi, angrily shoves away camera from face after conceding league to PSV
May 20, 2025 17:12 IST
“He sees that I'm in tears and comes to me," Weghorst said in De Telegraaf. “That's emotion.”
Kris Srikkanth to LSG: Your season is over, rest Rishabh Pant for the remaining IPL matchesSubscriber Only
May 20, 2025 15:12 IST
Former India captain wants LSG to strengthen their bowling unit for next season as they become the latest team to be eliminated from play-offs race.
Europa League final: Rio Ferdinand points out Manchester United’s prime concern which Tottenham Hotspur could exploitSubscriber Only
May 20, 2025 14:28 IST
Manchester United legend says Tottenham’s physicality could test his former club which has struggled against English teams in the Premier League
IPL 2025 Playoffs: Mumbai Indians announce Rs 7 crore-worth replacement signings for Rickelton, Jacks and Bosch
May 20, 2025 12:55 IST
IPL 2025: Using the temporary replacement rule, Mumbai have signed Jonny Bairstow, Richard Gleeson and Sri Lanka T20I skipper Charith Asalanka for the Playoffs stage, which begin on May 29.
IPL 2025, CSK vs RR Highlights: Rajasthan Royals avoid another collapse, end season with 6-wicket win
May 21, 2025 09:42 IST
IPL 2025, CSK vs RR Highlights: Vaibhav Suryavanshi set up the chase with yet another blistering half-century after which Dhruv Jurel and Shimron Hetmyer finished it off.
LSG’s Digvesh Rathi suspended after Abhishek Sharma clash in Lucknow
May 20, 2025 13:08 IST
IPL 2025: Lucknow Super Giants spinner Divesh Rathi has been suspended for the team's final league-stage match after accumulating more demerit points from a code of conduct breach during the LSG vs SRH match on Monday.
IPL 2025: Players list, impact subs, full squad for Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals match
May 22, 2025 14:27 IST
MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings and Sanju Samson's Rajasthan Royals are both well out of contention for a playoff spot for quite some time now and both sides have been playing their recent Indian Premier League 2025 matches with an eye on next season.
‘Entire bowling attack is injury-prone’: Rishabh Pant laments LSG injury list after elimination, Mohammed Kaif slams retentions
May 20, 2025 09:54 IST
IPL 2025: Former India batter Mohammed Kaif slammed the LSG management for their auction and retention plans, hinging on a string of injury-prone bowlers
IPL 2025: When and Where to Watch Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals Match?
May 22, 2025 14:24 IST
MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings take on Sanju Samson's Rajasthan Royals in Match 62 of the Indian Premier League 2025 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Tuesday.
‘I don’t care how old players are…’: Stephen Fleming says CSK’s one ‘poor season has shaken everybody’
May 20, 2025 08:39 IST
IPL 2025: With injuries hampering CSK's season, the team opted for an uncharacteristic overhaul by roping in young players such as Ayush Mhatre, Dewald Brevis and Urvil Patel, all of whom have put in impressive performances to provide hope for the upcoming years.
IPL Points Table 2025 After LSG vs SRH: Lucknow Super Giants eliminated after defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad
May 20, 2025 07:00 IST
IPL Points Table 2025, Orange & Purple Cap in IPL 2025 After LSG vs SRH Match: After the game on Monday, just two teams -- Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals -- are now left standing to fight for the one playoffs spot remaining.
IPL 2025: Abhishek Sharma stars at the top as already-eliminated Sunrisers take Lucknow Super Giants down with themSubscriber Only
May 20, 2025 00:22 IST
Rishabh Pant's team eliminated from playoff contention as Hyderabad chase down 200-plus target without any fuss.
WATCH: Digvesh Rathi gets Abhishek Sharma’s wicket… then gets under his skin with send off: a blow-by-blow account of drama
May 20, 2025 12:01 IST
Abhishek Sharma-Digvesh Rathi Clash: The players finally patched up things and tempers calmed down after the game ended in SRH's favour. Later on, the two players were also spotted enjoying a chuckle together.
Jamie Vardy and the perfect farewell- 500 games, 200 goalsSubscriber Only
May 19, 2025 22:55 IST
Vardy became the greatest player of the club in the modern age, leading the Foxes to the 2015-16 Premier League title against all odds.
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- 'Rohit knows people will judge him... won't throw away his wicket': Mohammad Kaif on India veteran's changed approach
- Matty Cash on target as Aston Villa hand Manchester City their first defeat since August
- WATCH: Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr fumes after getting subbed off vs Barcelona in El Clasico
- 'To play for India you have to do well in IPL,' forgotten 2020/21 BGT star says after productive day in Ranji Trophy
- Rohit Sharma's childhood coach reveals his retirement plan: 'He's preparing for that'
- Women's World Cup: What happens to the India vs Australia semifinal if Navi Mumbai fixture is washed out?
- 'There was a lot of chatter between the two of us': Rohit Sharma opens up about match-winning partnership with Virat Kohli vs Australia in Sydney
