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‘Honeytrapping’, influencers, reels: What BCCI has warned IPL teams against
The cricket board has taken exception to the presence of unauthorised persons in team dugouts and hotels as well team owners' interactions with players and match officials.
1 month to go, 0 clarity on where Indians can watch the World Cup
Despite additional ad breaks being woven into the game, no broadcaster in India or China has shown interest in shelling out the millions that Fifa wants.
- Team TOI Plus
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
A Chinese robot can now run way faster than us. So what?
It is a triumph of science and engineering, but so are cars, scooters and bicycles, all of which can outrun a human with ease. But that was never the point
India's marathon record holder decodes Sabastian Sawe's 'sub-2' London Marathon
With athletics’ final barrier now broken, the completion of a marathon in less than two hours makes marathoners believe limits are meant to be pushed
Premiums For Premier League
IPL teams’ sharply rising valuations are thanks to a smart business model, upgrade in ownership quality & real earnings potential. Expect another boom if media rights see competition again
They couldn't make Indians play squash or rugby, but made them run
What began as a quixotic proposal by two sport-loving brothers has grown into one of Asia’s largest marathons over two decades and a USD450 million ecosystem.
- Pravin Palande
- ET Prime
How Jain Premier League became a Rs 30-crore property with ambitions to touch Rs 300 crore
From a tournament that was played once in two years and had only eight teams, JPL this year has 12 teams, will be played in 11 cities, and the winning team will walk away with Rs 5 crore
- Bhavika Jain
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Miller’s Time, Miller’s Crossing
What a dramatic IPL match this week told us about cricket and life
How Sanju Samson's fisherman grandfather and his hometown shaped him
The T20 World Cup’s Player of the Series was shaped by his coastal upbringing, and guided by his fisherman grandfather’s lessons on resilience and family support. It all helped him grow as a calm, grounded cricketer admired for hard work and humility
Why Sanju Samson and other struggling Indian batters turn to 'God of Cricket'
Sanju Samson’s acknowledgement was just the latest example of how batters in Indian cricket have turned to the Master Blaster for advice that has helped them get out of a slump
- Gaurav Gupta
- TNN
The Rise Of Bihar’s Cricket Prodigies
A new generation of players is putting Bihar back on India’s cricket map, even as the state struggles to build a system that can nurture them at home.
- Avijit Ghosh
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
The Many Heroes Of T20 Cricket
India’s T20 triumph over New Zealand showed how the format has marvelously democratised the star system. Anyone, in any game, can be the hero.
- Partha Sinha
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
How Gautam Gambhir and Suryakumar Yadav moulded a victorious Team India
The head coach's decisions have bordered on whimsical and the captain has largely stuck to a playbook that he inherited from his predecessor
How ‘Total T20’ made India nearly undefeatable at the World Cup
India had attacking openers, a team packed with fearsome hitting potential till No. 8 and a bowling lineup with variety. The team also took certain decision that ensured it was always formidable.
Why there’s always drama when it’s India vs Pakistan
While the clash between the teams on-field may not always live up to the hype, drama off the pitch is almost always certain.
It’s Not Just His Six Appeal
There’s something special about Abhishek Sharma. He hits the ball with organised ferocity, but his personality is disarmingly gentle. He’s expressive, not performative, confident, not loud
- Hindol Basu
- TNN
The man who won it all, except the crowd
At 38, Novak Djokovic is just one match away from a possible 25th Grand Slam victory. Yet, he has seldom been a court favourite. He remains tennis’s ultimate mentalist — and its most inscrutable champion
Why Ruben Amorim's plan to usher a new era at Manchester United fell apart
Whether he was to be a head coach or a manager, Ruben Amorim proved unsuited to the uniquely pressurized situation he was thrust into at Manchester United.
- Carl Anka
- New York Times
How the killings of Hindus in Bangladesh landed Shah Rukh and his IPL team in trouble
SRK’s Kolkata Knight Riders winning the bidding for Bangladesh’s ace pacer made the star a political target. Some, rather belatedly, realised that the BCCI was more at fault. But the question remains – should sports be mixed with geopolitics?
Why 2025 was one of the worst years for Indian football
The year saw Indian football descend to chaos. The Indian Super League ground to a halt and the national team is out of any meaningful ties till 20207. It truly was a year to forget.