David Lee, Head of Investments NBA. (Photo credit: NBA Rising Stars Invitational) TimesofIndia.com in Singapore: The conversations around the NBA Rising Stars Invitational 2026 at the OCBC Arena in Singapore focused on the players, and rightly so. Who could make the jump? Who could become the next Victor Wembanyama?However, in a room at the iconic…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The wait for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s historic India debut will continue after new captain Shreyas Iyer confirmed that the 15-year-old batting sensation was not included in the playing XI for the opening T20I against Ireland in Belfast on Friday.Sooryavanshi had been widely tipped to make her international debut after a…
England’s Ben Stokes appeals successfully (Getty Images) Ben Stokes marked his return to England’s Test side in spectacular fashion, producing a tireless bowling display against New Zealand as he joined one of the most exclusive clubs in Test cricket history.The England all-rounder became only the second player in the history of the longest format to…
Pakistan’s Mohammad Amir, second left, celebrates with his teammates after the dismissal (File photo) The former Pakistani bowler Mohammad Amir started a new phase of his career after joining Notts Outlaws for the remainder of the T20 Blast 2026 season as a domestic player after acquiring British citizenship.Amir recently received a British passport through his…
Indian shooters at the ISSF Junior World Championship in Germany. (Photo credit: NRAI) NEW DELHI: India underlined its growing dominance in world shooting by finishing atop the medal tally at the 2026 ISSF World Junior Championships in Suhl, Germany, ending a sensational campaign with 24 medals, including seven gold, eight silver and nine bronze.The Indian…
Representative image (AP Photo) A historic heat wave hitting France has thrown this weekend’s Paris Diamond League meeting into uncertainty after police authorities called for the prestigious track and field event to be canceled, citing increasing pressure on emergency services and worsening weather conditions.The Paris police prefecture announced on Friday that it had asked organizers…
Serena Williams of the United States holds a ball during a practice session before the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo) Serena Williams’ return to Wimbledon will begin with a first-round match against Australia’s Maya Joint, a player less than half her age, as the 44-year-old prepares for her first…
India’s Tilak Varma (AP/PTI Photo) ( Tilak Varma may have earned one of the biggest promotions of his career, but the former India batsman Mohammad Kaif reminded the youngster that vice-captaincy comes without guarantees in the current set-up of the Indian team.The 23-year-old left-hander was recently named India’s new T20I vice-captain after a significant leadership…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s rise through the ranks of Indian cricket it’s been quick, and the 15-year-old is now on the brink of another milestone. India is expected to make his debut in the first T20I against Ireland in Belfast on Friday, which would make him India’s youngest international cricketer.If selected, Sooryavanshi will be 15 years and…
ENG vs NZ, Third Test Live Score: Review missed, drop England catch England’s difficult day could have been very different if a couple of key moments had passed. Shortly after lunch, Shoaib Bashir hit Devon Conway on the pad when the bat was on 71 and New Zealand were 157 without loss. England chose not…
South Africa coach Hugo Broos, right, celebrates with a member of the team. (AP Photo) South Africa etched its name FIFA World Cup history after sealing a place in the knockout stages with a 1-0 win in South Korea, while coach Hugo Broos added another remarkable chapter to his career story by becoming the oldest…
India vs Ireland Live Score: India begin a new chapter in T20I cricket under captain Shreyas Iyer when they face an injured Ireland in the first match of the two-match series at the Civil Service Cricket Ground in Stormont on Friday. While the reigning T20 World Cup champions will start as heavy favourites, most of…
Marcus Stoinis (Image: X) Marcus Stoinis unleashed a stunning display of power during the 17th over, smashing five sixes off Washington Freedom catcher Ian Holland to swing the game decisively in favor of the Seattle Orcas in their 2026 MLC clash at the Oakland Coliseum.The Australian all-rounder had made a slow start, managing just 4…
Vinicius Junior (AP Photo) The match was yet to reach the first hydration break. Brazil were already enjoying the gift of an early goal. In the 22nd minute, open goal scorer Vinicius Junior set up Scotland defender Jack Hendry and crossed for what looked to be Brazil’s second. The Scots looked dejected, but ready to…
The great Indian masters Pravin Thipsay, SL Narayanan, Abhimanyu Puranik, Srinath Narayanan, SP Sethuraman, and Shyam Sundar M (Designed by TimesofIndia.com) NEW DELHI: Earning an official FIDE rating (the primary governing body of chess) has never been easy. A player must participate in FIDE ranked tournaments, which are organized under strict regulations and often require…
NEW DELHI: India’s first T20I against Ireland at the Civil Service Cricket Ground in Stormont on Friday could be affected by the weather, with rain expected in Belfast during the day. The match marks the beginning of a new era under captain Shreyas Iyer, while 15-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi could make his much-awaited international…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is about to create history. If India give him a debut in the first T20I against Ireland in Belfast on Friday, the 15-year-old will become the youngest player to represent India in international cricket, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s long-standing record.Sooryavanshi will be 15 years and 91 days old if he takes the field. Tendulkar…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (PTI Photo) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is all set to make his senior men’s international debut, and at just 15, the former Indian spinner. Ravichandran Ashwin I believe that the feeling of the teenager should simply enjoy the experience of representing his country.Sooryavanshi took the cricket world by storm with a series of record breaking…
The Netherlands sealed top spot in Group F with a comfortable 3-1 win over Tunisia on Thursday, setting up a last-32 clash against Morocco FIFA World Cup.Ronald Koeman’s side finished ahead of Japan, who were held to a draw by Sweden earlier in the day. The result meant the Dutch progressed as group winners, while…
IND A vs SL A: India A resume Day 2 of the 1st Unofficial Test in a commanding position at 333/4 against Sri Lanka A at the Galle International Stadium. After a dominant opening day, fueled by a superb century from Sai Sudharsan, the visitors will be looking to build a massive first innings total…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (BCCI photo) NEW DELHI: All eyes will be on 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi when India take on Ireland in the first T20I of the two-match series in Belfast on Friday.The teenage batting sensation has become one of the biggest talking points in world cricket, with fans eagerly waiting to see if he will make…
Ecuador delivered an incredible shock to the soccer world by defeating four-time champions Germany 2-1, catapulting themselves into the knockout rounds of the World Cup (AP Photo) A record crowd witnessed a historic World Cup heist as gritty Ecuador stunned four-time champions Germany 2-1 at MetLife Stadium on Friday, sealing a dramatic place in the…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (BCCI photo) Teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will have separate dressing room facilities during India’s T20I series in Ireland and England due to UK child safeguarding rules.The 15-year-old is in line to make his India debut during the two-match T20I series against Ireland, which begins on Friday at Stormont in Belfast. If he…
NEW DELHI: South Africa boosted their chances of reaching the semi-finals of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 with an 88-run win over Holland in Bristol on Thursday.Opening batsman Tazmin Brits produced the innings of her career, remaining unbeaten on 114 from 69 balls as South Africa posted a tournament-best 208/1 before restricting the Netherlands…
Ecuador vs Germany Live Score: Team News: Big guns turned for Germany; Caicedo leads Ecuador The official lineups are out, and both managers will not be playing tonight. Julian Nagelsmann named a formidable German XI, re-establishing the deadly creative trio of Leroy Sané, Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz behind Kai Havertz. Meanwhile, Ecuador lined up…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Sanju Samson Vaibhav Sooryavanshi may be on the verge of becoming India’s youngest international cricketer, but batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has made it clear that the teenager’s opportunity should not come at the cost of a player who has already made it.India begin their two-match T20I series against Ireland on Friday, and if…
FIFA has issued a five-match suspension to Qatar’s Assim Madibo after a dangerous tackle that seriously injured Canada’s Ismael Kone in a World Cup match. (Photo/AP) FIFA has cracked the whip on some serious foul play. Qatar midfielder Assim Madibo was handed a hefty five-match ban on Wednesday by soccer’s world governing body after a…
Shafali Verma (Image Credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: Shafali Verma continued her red-hot run in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, hitting a fluent 53 off 34 balls against Bangladesh to not only lead India to a five-wicket win but also cement her place among the country’s most decorated performers in the tournament’s history.With her…
South Africa vs Netherlands, Women’s T20 World Cup Live Score: The heat could become a major talking point Conditions in Bristol can play a significant role in this competition. The temperature is expected to reach 38 degrees Celsius, with a real feeling of about 40 degrees. Such extreme heat will test the players physically and…