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Carlos Alcaraz of Spain (Getty Images) Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar was quick to applaud Carlos Alcaraz after the Spaniard clinched his maiden Australian Open title with a stirring four-set win over Novak Djokovic in Melbourne on Sunday. Tendulkar singled out Alcaraz’s maturity and composure as defining features of his title run. Sachin Tendulkar post Sharing … Read more

Novak Djokovic (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara) Novak Djokovic reflected on an uncertain future after his Australian Open final defeat on Sunday, describing his journey as “a great ride” following a four-set loss to Carlos Alcaraz at Rod Laver Arena. The 38-year-old was outplayed by the 22-year-old Spaniard, leaving him still tied with Margaret Court on 24 … Read more

India’s Ishan Kishan (PTI Photo) Thiruvananthapuram: Opportunity in international cricket rarely arrives gift-wrapped. More often, it comes on the back of someone else’s misfortune, demanding to be seized without hesitation. Tilak Varma’s injury did precisely that for Ishan Kishan. Given a full series to press his claim, Kishan turned every outing into a statement. A … Read more

Carlos Alcaraz (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz claimed his first Australian Open title with a commanding four-set victory over Novak Djokovic, defeating the Serbian 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 on Rod Laver Arena on Sunday. The win not only denied Djokovic a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam but also made Alcaraz the youngest man in … Read more

The two captains skipped the customary handshake at the toss (Image credit: Zimbabwe Cricket) NEW DELHI: India and Pakistan captains once again skipped the customary handshake at the toss during their Super Six Group 2 encounter at the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 on Sunday. India Under-19 skipper Ayush Mhatre and Pakistan captain Farhan Yousaf … Read more

Nirmala Sitharaman (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: The government’s flagship Khelo India programme, aimed at identifying grassroots sporting talent, is set for a major push after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced plans to launch a Khelo India mission that will also prioritise the long-term development of training centres and coaches over the next decade.While presenting … Read more

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz (AP Photo) MELBOURNE: What can’t Novak Djokovic do? The question no longer seeks an answer. At almost 39, the 24-time Major champion has reached a record-extending 38th Grand Slam final. Back in a Major title round for the first time since Wimbledon 2024, the Serbian earned his place by defeating … Read more

Under the leadership of Ayush Mhatre, the Indian side will now aim to set the record straight on the world stage. (Image credit: ICC) NEW DELHI: Five-time champions India will head into Sunday’s Super Six showdown against arch-rivals Pakistan with revenge firmly on their agenda at the ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup in Zimbabwe. More … Read more

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: With the T20 World Cup less than a week away, India have received a timely boost on the fitness front, with positive updates on all-rounder Washington Sundar and premier batter Tilak Varma.Sundar, 26, is currently undergoing rehabilitation at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru after sustaining a side strain during the ODI … Read more

Cameron Green’s angry reaction to Usman Tariq (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Pakistan defeated Australia by 90 runs in the second T20I in Lahore on Saturday. The match also saw controversy after Cameron Green showed frustration towards Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq over his bowling action.Pakistan captain Salman Agha played a brilliant knock and recorded his highest score … Read more