India’s Maibam Martina Devi reacts during the women’s +86 kg final. (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: It has been a story of resilience, courage and heartbreak for Martina Devi Maibam, whose Commonwealth Games debut ended on Thursday with an emotional fifth place in the women’s over 86kg event.The 20-year-old Manipuri lifter came within touching distance of…
Pratika Rawal signs for Warwickshire Indian batsman Pratika Rawal has signed with Warwickshire Women for the rest of the 2026 domestic season, with the 25-year-old set to bolster the county’s batting line-up in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup. Rawal will be available for selection from Warwickshire’s next One Day Cup match on August 19 as…
To commemorate his birthday, the actor Dhanush Fans rejoice at the release of “Alaakaa Loova,” the best song from his Tamil film OM. The catchy song started garnering attention on social media and found a place on the audience list within hours of its drop, raising the expectations of the film. ‘Alaakaa Loova’ receives a…
Sam Rainey talks about how Stephen King helped break into the film industry by praising his film The Evil Dead in a post-screening review at the Cannes Film Festival. Stephen King and Sam Raimi they are probably two of the most famous filmmakers in the horror genre. During one of his promotional events for his…
India vs Zimbabwe Live Score, 3rd T20I: India have already wrapped up the three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe, but the latest encounter in Harare is still significant as Shreyas Iyer’s side chase a 3-0 clean sweep and look to test the depth of their squad. The series marked a much-needed revival for India after successive…
Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza won the toss and elected to field against India in the second T20 International on Saturday as the visitors gave the Vidarbha fast bowler a debut. Yash Thakur.Yash replaced Ashok Sharma in the playing XI. Ashok had made his T20I debut in the series opener on July 23 but went wicketless…
Militsa Milenkova the designer of the official medals for the 2026 Commonwealth Games poses with a medal (Getty Images) Glasgow 2026 will make Commonwealth Games history by introducing medals with braille and tactile elements, ensuring that visually impaired athletes can experience their achievements in a more inclusive way. The innovation marks the first time Commonwealth…
Ashok Sharma receives his India captaincy from Sunil Joshi. (Photo credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: Indian fast bowler Ashok Sharma described his international debut as a “dream come true” after receiving his India cap ahead of the opening T20I against Zimbabwe in Harare on Thursday, dedicating the emotional milestone to his elder brother whose sacrifice helped…
Ashok Sharma (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: India’s fast bowling production line has discovered another exciting prospect, with Rajasthan pacer Ashok Sharma making his international debut in the opening T20I against Zimbabwe in Harare on Thursday.The 24-year-old received his India cap after a remarkable rise through domestic cricket and the IPL, as captain. Shreyas Iyer…
Christopher Nolan‘s ‘The Odyssey’ has lived up to its huge pre-release hype, registering a strong opening at the Indian box office. Music video Matt Damon advance, it matched the pre-release box office expectations to earn an opening of Rs 20 crore in India. Despite its Adult Only (A) certification, the film still managed to become…
Sameera Reddy revealed that she was made two to three shades lighter and wore bras, bum pads and colored lenses for her debut film ‘Maine Dil Tujhko Diya’. She struggled with body image and insecure skin well into her 40s, remembering being shamed by the working class. Reddy is married to Akshai Varde, they have…
Anthony Hopkins releases his single, and announces his album. (Photo: Instagram) Anthony HopkinsThe revered Welsh artist is releasing his first single, ‘Bracken Road,’ at the age of 88. Fulfilling his lifelong dream of signing a record deal, the inspirational artist will unveil his first album. The album, ‘Life is a Dream,’ contains pieces of his…
India’s Sarvesh Kushare (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader) India Sarvesh Kushare made a strong first impression at the 2026 Monaco Diamond League by finishing third in the men’s high jump. The 31-year-old cleared 2.26m to secure a place on the podium at the Stade Louis II. With the result, he became the first Indian to finish in…
Meet Sai Marthand: The former Tech Mahindra engineer turned his passion for cinema into a successful directorial debut For many young professionals, working from home offers flexibility. for Sai Marchandit also became an unexpected stepping stone to a completely different career. He worked as a network engineer at Tech Mahindra for almost two years before…
After setting the box office on fire, ‘Peddi’ finally makes the much-awaited OTT release. Now available on Netflix, the rural action drama series Ram Charan can be seen by people all over the world from their homes. Directed by Buchi Babu Sana, the film was loved by film buffs for its heart-warming stories, action-packed performances,…
Choreographer Ahmed Khan’s real directorial vocabulary was created to star Shah Rukh Khan in the double, with AR Rahman composing the music. But since SRK was introducing Farah Khan first, the delay pushed Ahmed to make Lakeer instead in 2004. Although the film never materialized, their partnership remained intact. Choreographer Ahmed Khan he directed his…
Former India spinner L Sivaramakrishnan believes 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi should continue playing regularly instead of being rested, saying consistent playing time will help the youngster learn, make mistakes and gain experience in different conditions.Sooryavanshi became India’s youngest international cricketer when he made his debut in the second T20I against England in Manchester on Saturday at…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (BCCI photo) NEW DELHI: Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajiv Shukla defended the selection process after teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made his India debut, saying the board gives opportunities purely on merit.Shukla rejected social media claims that Sooryavanshi was being unfairly overlooked and said he had always believed that…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi dismissal in 2nd debut (Image: X) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made a memorable start to his international career during the second T20I against England at Old Trafford, becoming India’s youngest ever male international cricketer at just 15 years of age. Although his debut innings lasted just 10 deliveries, the teenage sensation gave fans a glimpse…
Gautam Gambhir and Sanju Samson (ScreenGrab) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s long-awaited India debut finally became a reality at Old Trafford on Saturday, but one of the most impressive moments ahead of the second T20I against England had little to do with the sensation of the teenager getting his cap. Soon after the announcement of India’s playing XI,…
Shreyas Iyer (BCCI photo) NEW DELHI: Captain India Shreyas Iyer refused to blame Ravi Bishnoi despite the leg-spinner’s 17th cost for proving decisive in England’s four-wicket win in the second T20I at Old Trafford on Saturday.Chasing 191, England rode on an unbeaten 76 from Jacob Bethell to reach the target with an over to share….
Jacob Bethell of England bats during the 2nd T20I between England and India at Old Trafford on July 4, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo/Getty Images) The focus before the match was on Indian teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who made his international debut. But at the end of the match, it was England Jacob Bethell who…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image: Cricbuzz / X) Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scripted history on Saturday, becoming the youngest player to represent India in men’s T20Is during the second T20I against England at Old Trafford, Manchester.The 15-year-old surpassed the previous record held by Sachin Tendulkar to mark a memorable milestone in Indian cricket. While his stay at…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s long-awaited India debut finally arrived on Saturday as the 15-year-old became the youngest cricketer to represent India in international cricket. The left-handed batsman has been included in India’s playing XI for the second T20I against England at Old Trafford in Manchester. At 15 years and 99…
Abhishek Sharma (Pic credit: BCCI) India opener Abhishek Sharma celebrated a significant milestone in the second T20I against England as he made his 50th T20I appearance at Old Trafford in Manchester. Since his T20I debut in 2024, Abhishek has established himself as a key member of India’s T20I setup. In his first 50 T20Is, the…
NEW DELHI: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, the 15-year-old wonder boy from Bihar’s Samastipur district, on Saturday became India’s youngest debutant in international cricket overtaking the legendary Sachin Tendulkar who held the record for almost 37 years.The 15-year-old received his India cap from Tilak Varma before the toss and was all smiles as he prepared for his first…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (BCCI photo) NEW DELHI: India handed Vaibhav Sooryavanshi his long-awaited international debut in the second T20I against England at Old Trafford in Manchester on Saturday.India captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and chose to bat first. The only change in the playing XI saw Sooryavanshi replaced Saint Samson at the top of the…
NEW DELHI: “Chase your dreams, they will come true.”Those famous words of Sachin Tendulkar perfectly captured the moment when 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi stood with a smile on his face after receiving his India cap from Tilak Varma just ahead of the second T20I against England at the Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester. For a boy…
After much anticipation and a delay that felt longer than it was, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi finally made his India debut on Saturday, becoming the youngest player to represent the country in international cricket when he took the field in the second T20I against England at Old Trafford in Manchester.The 15-year-old received his India cap from Tilak…