With rising success often comes criticism. While healthy scepticism is part of sport, deliberate attempts to question a player’s integrity have now drawn attention after remarks made by Pakistan cricket analyst Nauman Niaz about young Indian batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Known for his outspoken and controversial opinions, Niaz targeted the 15-year-old prodigy shortly after he smashed
Virat Kohli once again proved why he is regarded as one of the finest chasers in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, delivering a match-winning knock against Gujarat Titans at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Friday. Chasing a target of 206, Kohli led from the front with a brilliant 81 off 44 balls, helping Royal
Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes Gujarat Titans would not have been able to beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in their IPL 2026 clash at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Gujarat Titans began strongly, with openers Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan putting together a 128-run stand for the first wicket. However, the visitors failed
Sachin Tendulkar turns 53 today, carrying a record that even decades of anniversary writing have struggled to capture in full depth. His 100 international centuries are often presented as a glittering, almost symbolic milestone — a round number celebrated as a cricketing monument. But a closer reading reveals something far more demanding and layered: a
Suryakumar Yadav, the India T20 captain, is going through a difficult phase with the bat in the IPL 2026 season, and his dip in form has mirrored Mumbai Indians’ poor run. The right-handed batter had a key opportunity to pull his team out of trouble against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Wankhede Stadium on
BUDGAM, Apr 24: Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday said India is set to emerge among the top 10 sporting nations by 2036 and aims to break into the top five by 2047. Speaking to reporters after inaugurating a 30-bedded Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) hospital at Ompora in central Kashmir’s Budgam district, Mandaviya said
There is a strong argument that Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been one of the most impactful batters in IPL 2026 so far. Opening for Rajasthan Royals, the 15-year-old has impressed with his fearless batting and remarkable power-hitting ability in just his debut season. Despite his explosive performances on the field, Sooryavanshi continues to carry a simple
It was during the T20 World Cup earlier this year when former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir, who has previously been involved in a match-fixing controversy, made remarks about India’s batter Abhishek Sharma, calling him just a “slogger” and questioning his batting credentials. He suggested that smart bowling tactics could easily dismiss him. These comments, made
In a major sporting achievement for Jammu and Kashmir, athletes from the Union Territory have secured three gold medals across two prominent international events, underlining their growing presence on the global sporting stage. The latest success came in fencing, where Shreya Gupta clinched a gold medal at the Senior Fencing World Cup 2026 held in
Srinagar, April 11 : Teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has emerged as one of the biggest highlights of Indian Premier League 2026, captivating fans with his fearless and explosive performances. In a recent match in Guwahati, thousands of spectators were left stunned by Sooryavanshi’s remarkable innings, which turned the game into a spectacle. Many fans