Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina (Photos by AP) NEW DELHI: World No. 5 Elena Rybakina won the Australian Open title on Saturday as she defeated top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka with a 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 scoreline. The victory was special for Rybakina, and it helped her avenge the painful loss she suffered in the 2023 final at…
Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina (Photos by AP) NEW DELHI: World No. 5 Elena Rybakina’s thrilling win over world number one Aryna Sabalenka in the Australian Open final was not only about revenge and glory but also about a massive prize money reward. The Kazakh star clinched her second Grand Slam title after a hard-fought…
Babar Azam of Pakistan walks off the field after being dismissed by Adam Zampa of Australia during the T20 International match between Pakistan and Australia at Gaddafi Stadium on January 31, 2026 in Lahore, Pakistan. (Photo/Getty Images) Pakistan batter Babar Azam had another low return in the ongoing T20I series against Australia, getting out for…
Sachin Tendulkar gives a pep talk to India’s Under-19 cricketers (X-BCCI) Five-time champions India will be keen to settle old scores when they face arch-rivals Pakistan in a Super Six clash of the ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup on Sunday, with memories of a bruising Asia Cup final defeat still fresh. The two sides last…
Siddhesh Lad and Sachin Tendulkar (Agency Photos) NEW DELHI: Mumbai captain Siddhesh Lad is in great form as he has now scored four first-class centuries in a row. He reached this milestone during the Ranji Trophy match against Delhi. His recent scores read 127, 170, 104, and now 103, and this run has placed him…
NEW DELHI: For an athlete constantly under the spotlight, criticism often travels faster than applause. Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker knows this all too well. Criticism, in the words of Manu, was once something that could easily weigh her down.“Earlier, it would definitely have affected me, but right now I don’t think that it’s gonna matter…
NEW DELHI: Australia suffered a significant setback ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 with Pat Cummins ruled out of the tournament due to injury. The Australian men’s team confirmed their 15-member squad for the marquee event, scheduled to take place in India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8, with…
FC Goa will play their home games at Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, one of only two venues which has full availability for this season’s ISL. New Delhi: All 14 Indian Super League (ISL) clubs on Friday wrote to the Sports Ministry to provide an update on the prevailing situation in Indian football’s top division. In the…
Aryna Sabalenka (AFP Photo) CHENNAI: Sania Mirza knows a thing or two about fighting back in the final set and going on to win the title. Down in the 2015 Wimbledon doubles final, she, along with Martina Hingis, clawed her way to victory, becoming the first Indian woman to lift the trophy.For the 39-year-old, Carlos…
Saina Nehwal (Image credit: X) Saina Nehwal’s retirement, announced in a podcast, was generally received with a sense of ennui. Out of circuit for almost two years, the badminton world accepted the former world No.1’s absence as a receding hairline. The inevitable that happens with an athlete as years and injuries pile on. Reassessment and…
