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ISPL League Commissioner Suraj Samat with Sachin Tendulkar NEW DELHI: As the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) gears up for its third season, the league is shifting its principle focus from expansion to structure. In an exclusive conversation with TimesofIndia.com, ISPL League Commissioner Suraj Samat shed light on the upcoming season, the rollout of a…

Pratika Rawal (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) Navi Mumbai: In a big blow to India’s campaign, with just 48 hours to go before their 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup semifinal clash against mighty Australia at the DY Patil Stadium, in-form opener Pratika Rawal was ruled out of the remainder of the tournament due to knee…

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers have the Toronto Blue Jays right where they want them in the World Series — at home for three games in three days. Tied 1-1, the best-of-seven series resumes Monday night, when the Dodgers will be backed by their raucous fans in a bid to become the first team to…

Uma Chetry received her ODI cap from Smriti Mandhana. Wicketkeeper-batter Uma Chetry made her long-awaited ODI debut on Sunday as India faced Bangladesh in their final group-stage match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 at the DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. She replaced Richa Ghosh in the playing XI, becoming only the…

Indian Jujitsu player Rohini Kalam, 35, was found dead at her residence in Dewas, Madhya Pradesh, on Sunday. Preliminary findings suggest the cause of death was suicide, according to police officials.The incident took place at her family home in Arjun Nagar, Radhaganj. Rohini’s younger sister, Roshni, discovered her hanging in her room and immediately alerted…

TORONTO – When Drake was a teenager, he’d stand outside Toronto’s long-gone Escape Nightclub handing out flyers just to get inside and lose himself in Vybz Kartel’s music. On Sunday night, he came full circle, recalling that memory on stage as he welcomed the dancehall star for his first-ever Canadian concert at Scotiabank Arena. Kartel,…

Rohit Sharma (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) A mind reader’s trick with Indian cricket star Rohit Sharma has captured attention on social media. The incident occurred during a friends’ gathering where magician Naman Anand demonstrated his mind-reading abilities.The event took place as Rohit Sharma concluded India’s tour of Australia with a century in Sydney. The gathering included…

After enthralling fans in Australia, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are set to return for the upcoming ODI series against South Africa, beginning November 30. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: After enthralling fans at the Sydney Cricket Ground in the third ODI — a match that left many emotional and teary-eyed — Indian stalwarts Rohit Sharma…

Gautam Gambhir (left) and Harshit Rana (screengrab) Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir showed tough love to Harshit Rana after the youngster’s heroics in the third ODI at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).Harshit was pivotal in India’s win as he picked up four for 39 and restricted Australia to 236 after they had a great…

Injured Australia captain Pat Cummins has been ruled out of the first Ashes Test against England in Perth next month (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Injured Australia captain Pat Cummins has been ruled out of the first Ashes Test against England in Perth next month, Cricket Australia confirmed on Monday. The governing body stated that…