Sports

When Shikhar Dhawan Chose Love Over Cricket—& Rohit Sharma Lost Sleep

27 Jun 2025 11:55 AM IST

In his autobiography, Shikhar Dhawan reveals sneaking a girlfriend into a hotel room shared with Rohit Sharma during the 2006 India A tour, nearly costing him a spot in the Indian team.

Freestyle Chess Tour Skips India After Sponsorship Fails to Materialise

27 Jun 2025 11:45 AM IST

India leg of Freestyle Chess Tour 2025 cancelled due to lack of sponsors, confirms CEO Jan Henric Buettner.

John Cena On WWE Retirement: ‘I’m Just Not As Enthusiastic’

27 Jun 2025 11:07 AM IST

John Cena confirms he’s officially retiring from WWE by December, saying he’s no longer as enthusiastic and it’s time for younger talent. He says fans finally believe him, calling the farewell tour “electrifying.”

“We Believe Him”: Rüdiger’s Racial Abuse Sparks FIFA Probe

27 Jun 2025 11:06 AM IST

FIFA has launched an official disciplinary investigation after Antonio Rüdiger claimed Pachuca's Gustavo Cabral racially abused him during Real Madrid's 3-1 Club World Cup victory. The incident led to activation of the tournament’s anti-racism protocol.

Bumrah Likely to Miss Second Test as India Manages His Workload

27 Jun 2025 07:53 AM IST

India may rest Jasprit Bumrah for the second Test against England to manage his workload, despite his standout performance in the series opener.

‘Don’t Rush Jofra Back’: Vaughan Warns Against Test Comeback

26 Jun 2025 14:33 PM IST

Michael Vaughan and Paul Farbrace advised against recalling Jofra Archer for the second India Test, warning it’s too soon. They recommend more match time before returning to the intense pressure of Test cricket after four years away from the format.

Did BCCI Blunder With Bumrah? Aakash Chopra Slams Disclosure

26 Jun 2025 13:36 PM IST

Aakash Chopra questioned the BCCI’s decision to announce Jasprit Bumrah’s limited participation in the England series. He believes such transparency may have handed England an edge by letting them prepare pitches based on Bumrah’s absence in later games.

Baseball Governing Committee Continues to Explore Sport’s Development and Growth Opportunities in the UAE

25 Jun 2025 16:42 PM IST

The UAE’s Baseball Governing Committee, under the Emirates Cricket Board, is advancing baseball’s growth by focusing on grassroots initiatives, talent development, and international partnerships. Chairman Dr Tayyab Kamali emphasized plans for academies and events, with global collaborations to be announced soon.