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Bangar says Pandya’s unmatched all-round value makes him irreplaceable NEW DELHI Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar has lauded Hardik Pandya as a once-in-a-generation all-rounder, insisting that no player in India’s current T20 setup matches his dual-impact presence.
Sarfaraz, after a promising start to his Test career, failed to draw bids in the previous auction MUMBAI The build-up to the IPL 2026 Player Auction, scheduled for December 16 in Abu Dhabi, gathered momentum on Tuesday with Sarfaraz Khan and Prithvi Shaw featuring prominent
A star-studded pool of 350 players headlines the high-stakes IPL 2026 auction MUMBAI The Indian Premier League on Tuesday confirmed a final shortlist of 350 players, including 240 Indians and 110 overseas cricketers, for the 2026 auction scheduled in Abu Dhabi on December 1
Pakistan and democracy don't go together: MEA New Delhi Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Monday made a scathing comment on the state of democracy in Pakistan, asserting that “democracy and Pakistan don’t go together.” His remarks came during the
A tenth-grade student from Chitradurga has set a new state record in long jump and qualified for national competition. ChitradurgaA remarkable achievement has been recorded by a young athlete from Chitradurga taluk, who has earned a prestigious place in the upcoming national-l
BENGALURU The Army Service Corps (ASC), one of the oldest and the largest logistic arm of the Indian Army, celebrated its 265th Corps Day today with enthusiasm and pride at ASC Centre and College. Established in 1760, Army Service Corps has played a critical role in every m
Chennai Casper van der Veen, the towering Dutch midfielder and captain, is enjoying one of his finest individual tournaments at the FIH Men’s Junior World Cup, even as collective disappointment lingers. Standing well over six feet tall and commanding the field with authority,
Chennai Germany delivered a commanding performance to defeat India 5–1 in the semifinals of the FIH Men’s Junior World Cup, silencing a packed Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium that had turned out in full voice to support the home side. The matchup between the world’s top two junior
ICC scrambles for new broadcasters after JioStar signals withdrawal from rights deal New Delhi The International Cricket Council is confronting a major commercial crisis just months before the 2026 T20 World Cup in India. Reliance-owned JioStar has formally notified the ICC
BCCI denies nudging Kohli and Rohit, confirming their voluntary Vijay Hazare participation Mumbai The BCCI has addressed long-running rumours regarding Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s participation in the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy, clarifying that the board did not pressu
External Affairs Minister highlights stronger ties at India-Japan Forum New Delhi External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday took part in the opening session of the India-Japan Forum in New Delhi and stressed the need for deeper cooperation between the two countries i
BENGALURU The deity at Tirupati has devotees from all over the country and abroad, and there are lakhs of devotees in Karnataka as well. Especially during Vaikuntha Ekadashi, Christmas holidays and New Year, the number of devotees traveling to Tirupati from the state has incre
Thousands stranded as IndiGo cancels flights; panel seeks answers from airlines and aviation regulator on crisis. New Delhi A major disruption in air travel across India has prompted the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism, and Culture to consider summoni
Drone Strike Update Moscow Russian air defences intercepted or destroyed eight Ukrainian drones over a four-hour period on Saturday evening, the Russian Defence Ministry reported. The drones included three each over the Kursk and Belgorod regions, and two over the Bryansk r
Capetown The Indian men’s hockey team will take on South Africa today in the opening fixture of a three-match series at Stellenbosch, Cape Town. The contest, scheduled to begin at 8:30 pm Indian Standard Time, marks India’s final international assignment of the calendar year a
New Delhi Paul Marsh, the current head of the Australian Cricketers Association (ACA), expressed that he was ‘refreshed’ by Cricket Australia's response to Usman Khawaja's remark about the Perth pitch for the Ashes opener. After Australia’s eight-wicket victory over England at
Fort Lauderdale Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi has praised his teammates’ unwavering determination after the club secured its first-ever MLS Cup title with a 3-1 win over Vancouver Whitecaps. The 38-year-old Argentine superstar said the victory capped a gruelling yet rewardi
Nationwide Fit India cycling event highlights Commonwealth Games 2030 milestone and honours private security guards as special fitness partners. Varanasi The 52nd edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle unfolded with tremendous enthusiasm across more than 10,000 locations nat
