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Representational Photo (AP) Stefan Milicevic has been banned from the sport until October 2050 after being charged with match-fixing and attempting to recruit players into an alleged corruption network. The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) announced the suspension on Thursday, along with a $70,000 fine.Milicevic hails from Serbia, a country with a rich tennis tradition…

Yuzvendra Chahal with Rohit Sharma (AP/PTI) Yuzvendra Chahal was among India’s most successful white-ball spinners, but his international career took a turn in 2023 when he was left out of the squad for the ODI World Cup at home. Despite his reputation as an attacking leg-spinner and an impressive record in T20Is, Chahal did not…

Equestrian Federation of India New Delhi: Yet another tale of administrative chaos and athletes paying the price. Caught in a prolonged governance crisis at the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI), Indian riders now face a ban from international competitions, with their sporting futures hanging in the balance. The latest setback comes at a time when…

R Ashwin and Kuldeep Yadav Former India spinner R Ashwin has criticised the team management for dropping Kuldeep Yadav during the ongoing T20I series against the West Indies, questioning the decision to leave out a wrist-spinner who had troubled the visiting batters.Kuldeep featured in the first two matches in Lucknow and Ranchi before being left…

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi warns paps (Screengrabs) India’s teenage cricket sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi had a witty message for photographers eager to film him at the airport, reminding them not to compromise their safety while chasing social media content.Sooryavanshi arrived in New Delhi alongside the Indian contingent for a felicitation ceremony with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Surrounded by…

Indian cricket team (PTI Photo) Former India batter Mohammad Kaif has questioned India’s team combination after Shreyas Iyer and his side suffered a 24-run defeat to West Indies in the fourth T20I in Hyderabad, arguing that the management prioritised batting depth over a stronger bowling attack.India entered the contest with four specialist bowlers and two…

NEW DELHI: Chirag Baretha is a two-time Asian Games medallist, having won silver in 2023 and bronze in 2018. Instead of focusing on the upcoming Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, which begin on October 18, he is running from pillar to post, trying to keep his fading dream of representing India alive. The 29-year-old…

The gym where Suchika Tariyal trains is modest: a single floor, a makeshift mat, a cage and the equipment needed to prepare for mixed martial arts. It is owned by Vikas Dahiya, an MMA fighter himself. When Dahiya is out of town, the keys are with Tariyal and her husband, Kapil Hooda.The couple have become…

PM Modi and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi NEW DELHI: Teenage cricket sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was all smiles as Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the achievements of young Indian athletes at major sporting events, including the Asian Games.Sooryavanshi was among the country’s Asian Games 2026 contingent honoured by PM Modi at Major Dhyan Chand Stadium in New Delhi…

West Indies tour of India (AP Photo) Cricket West Indies (CWI) CEO Chris Dehring has questioned the financial system governing bilateral cricket, explaining how it has contributed to the board’s ongoing financial difficulties. Despite the West Indies currently playing a T20I series against India, Dehring said the Caribbean board would not receive any revenue from…