Speaking a day after the tribunal’s verdict, Lalit said the ruling brought an end to a legal battle that had lasted 16 years and vindicated his stand on the decisions taken during the 2009 IPL season.
Fresh from ending her title drought by winning the Japan Open on Saturday, PV Sindhu continued her impressive run of form with a hard-fought first-round win at the China Open, while Ayush Shetty pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the day by defeating Indonesia's World No. 11 Alwi Farhan to reach the men's singles pre-quarterfinals in Changzhou on Wednesday.
The 2026 Commonwealth Games get underway in Glasgow on Thursday, with around 3,000 athletes from 74 nations and territories competing across 10 sports. A total of 215 gold medals will be up for grabs during the Games.
India left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav is set to make his debut in English county cricket after signing for Yorkshire for two separate spells during the ongoing domestic season.
Hockey India has named a 20-member squad for the FIH Hockey World Cup in Belgium and the Netherlands, with Harmanpreet Singh set to lead India’s bid to end a 50-year wait for the title.
Based on his recent performances, Achinta was picked up as part of the 12-member Indian weightlifting squad for Birmingham 2022 and will be making his debut at the Commonwealth Games.
The city of Birmingham welcomed 6,500 sportspersons from across 72 nations and territories for the 22nd edition of the Commonwealth Games at a gala opening ceremony here.
Speaking at the weekly press briefing, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said that it is surprising that Pakistan suddenly decided to withdraw its team, which has already arrived in India, from the Chess Olympiad.
The event was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, Governor RN Ravi also attended the opening ceremony along with Union Sports minister Anurag Thakur.
Polgar is considered as the strongest female chess player of all time. She was speaking at the greet and meet session conducted by the All India Chess Federation (AICF) at the Chess Olympiad venue in Mamallapuram, Chennai.
