Box-office Kohli leaves test cricket with massive void
NEW DELHI :India stalwart Virat Kohli's test retirement has robbed the format of its biggest global star and its most influential advocate, leaving a vacuum that will be hard to fill.
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Neeraj Chopra-Led Four Indians To Compete In Doha Diamond League On May 16
Star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra will have the company of three other compatriots in the Doha leg of the prestigious Diamond League Meeting on May 16 as the country will have maximum representation ever in a DL event. Chopra, who won the title here in 2023 (88.67m) and finished second in 2024 (88.36m), will be joined by Kishore Jena in the men's javelin throw. Jena took part in 2024 also and had finished ninth with a throw of 76.31m. The star-studded field in the men's javelin throw will have the likes of two-time world champion and Paris Olympics bronze winner Anderson Peters of Grenada, 2024 winner Jakub Vadlejch of the Czech Republic, Julian Weber and Max Dehning of Germany, Julius Yego of Kenya and Roderick Genki Dean of Japan.
Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey Hails Indian Armed Forces Amid Operation Sindoor
Hockey India president and former captain Dilip Tirkey lauded the Indian Armed Forces for their execution of the Operation Sindoor in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, saying that it should continue and the country is with its security forces. Speaking to ANI, Tirkey said, "Our forces are successfully carrying out Operation Sindoor... Terror camps have been destroyed successfully. Pakistan's drone attacks were also destroyed successfully by our forces. The Operation Sindoor should continue, and we are with our security forces."
BBC BAFTA TV Awards 2025 live: Winners and results in the biggest night of television
Some of the country's biggest stars are set to walk the red carpet and hope to take home the win at the BAFTA TV Awards 2025. The most glittering night in British television is taking place tonight with a host of programmes up for big gongs.
BCB Involved In "Active Discussions" With PCB On Upcoming Pakistan Tour
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is involved in "active and ongoing discussions" with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) regarding their scheduled white-ball tour to the country this month. This comes amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan. Bangladesh is scheduled to compete in a five T20 series against Pakistan in Lahore from May 21 onwards at Lahore and Faisalabad, but the Indo-Pak tensions have raised doubts over the series, as per ESPNCricinfo. In a statement, BCB said, "The BCB wishes to reiterate that the safety and security of its players and support staff remain the Board's highest priority," an official statement on Saturday said, as quoted by ESPNCricinfo.
BCCI To Send Revised IPL 2025 Schedule Tonight, Say Sources. Restart On...
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has zeroed down on a date for the restart of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, sources close to the board told NDTV. The tournament was suspended for a week amid tensions at the border between India and Pakistan. However, with India and Pakistan agreeing over a ceasefire, the tournament is expected to resume, most likely by Saturday. According to NDTV sources, the IPL governing council is planning to extend its window till May 30 when the tournament resumes after the suspension.
Manchester United could do something they have not done in 33 years vs West Ham
Manchester United will be eyeing a first Premier League home win since late-February when they welcome West Ham United to Old Trafford this afternoon.
BCCI Recalls Overseas Stars As IPL 2025 Nears Resumption: Report
Just days after the suspension of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 due to a military conflict between India and Pakistan, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has given the first indication over the league's resumption. A number of overseas stars left the country after the tournament had to be paused over security concerns. As per a report, the BCCI and the franchises have started making calls to recall the players, even as the board awaits clearance from the Indian government over the date on which the T20 league can be resumed.