It was a day of calculated gambles and bold statements at the Hockey India League (HIL) Mini Auctions in New Delhi. In a high-octane, closed-door event, over 100 men’s players were bid on, as franchises maneuvered within a salary cap of INR 4 crore to shape their rosters. The final line-ups blended world-class experience with…
India vs Bangladesh (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images) There was palpable anticipation on social media about whether India and Bangladesh players would skip the customary post-match handshakes after their Asia Cup Super Four clash in Dubai on Wednesday. However, a photo taken by TimesofIndia.com reporter Pratyush Raj from the ground quickly confirmed there was no…
TENNIS Japan Open: Bopanna-Yuzuki pair reaches quarterfinals Rohan Bopanna, in partnership with Takeru Yuzuki of Japan, beat Casper Ruud and Jordan Thompson 6-3, 6-4 in the doubles pre-quarterfinals of Japan Open in Tokyo on Wednesday. The Indo-Japanese pair will next challenge the third seeds Maximo Gonzalez and Andres Molteni of Argentina. In the…
Sanju Samson drops catch (Screengrabs) It was a bittersweet evening for Sanju Samson in Dubai as India sealed their place in the Asia Cup 2025 final with a comprehensive 41-run win over Bangladesh on Wednesday. While the Men in Blue ticked most boxes, Samson endured a tough day at the office, not getting a chance…
In New Delhi, the Women’s Hockey India League (HIL) Mini Auctions unfolded with all the intensity of a contest on the turf itself. Over 100 women’s players went under the hammer as franchises, restricted by an INR 2 crore cap, plotted their way through a series of tactical bids. The highlight of the SG Pipers’…
Abhishek Sharma broke another Yuvraj Singh record with his 25-ball fifty against Bangladesh (Images via Getty Images) Abhishek Sharma continued his red-hot form at the Asia Cup, smashing yet another quick half-century to surpass another of Yuvraj Singh’s records. The left-hander reached his fifty in just 25 balls against Bangladesh, marking the fifth time he…
In New Delhi, the Women’s Hockey India League (HIL) Mini Auctions unfolded with all the intensity of a contest on the turf itself. Over 100 women’s players went under the hammer as franchises, restricted by an INR 2 crore cap, plotted their way through a series of tactical bids. The Tigers’ standout signing of the…
Abhishek Sharma blew kisses to his sister who was seated in the stands (Screengrabs/X) Abhishek Sharma continued his fine run in the Asia Cup with another fiery innings, but it was his celebration that grabbed most of the attention during India’s Super Fours clash against Bangladesh.The left-hander smashed a 25-ball half-century, which was also his…
The buzz surrounding the women’s Hockey India League (HIL) Mini Auction hit fever pitch in New Delhi, where the four franchises wrapped up their squad-building in a charged, closed-door session. More than 100 female players went under the hammer, with teams making bold yet calculated bids under the INR 2 crore salary cap. Ranchi Royals…
India captain Suryakumar Yadav (AP Photo) Bangladesh won the toss and elected to field against India in their crucial Super 4 clash, hoping to put early pressure on Suryakumar Yadav’s in-form side. With Litton Das sidelined due to a practice injury, wicketkeeper-batter Jaker Ali has been handed the captaincy and responsibility of leading a side…
