India set a new ODI record at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, scoring their highest total at the venue. The Men in Blue scored a strong 356 in 50 overs against England in the series' third and final ODI on Wednesday. This is India's joint-third highest total in ODIs against England, matching the 356 for 7 they scored in Pune in 2017 in 48.1 overs. India's best-ever ODI total versus England is 387 for five, scored in Rajkot in 2008. The second-best score was 381 for six by India in Cuttack in 2017. In both instances, India won convincingly. Prior to this match, India's best ODI tota
Viraj Sarawgi, a Grade 5 student at Royal Global School in Guwahati, Assam, has made an impressive debut in the chess world by earning a silver medal at the prestigious Bangkok Rapid Chess Championship. The competition, held at Kings College in Bang Phong Phang, Bangkok, attracted over 250 players from seven different countries, making it an intense and highly competitive event. Viraj played in the Under-12 division, earning an excellent 5.5 points out of six rounds. What makes his accomplishment even more remarkable is that he joined the event as an unranked participant. Despite this,
On Thursday, the National Basketball Association (NBA) announced a partnership with Singapore to launch a series of basketball activities. This collaboration will begin with a multi-year arrangement with an immersive basketball and entertainment festival in June. The festival will feature open courts, exclusive player appearances, meet-and-greet sessions, clinics, and an opportunity for fans to snap selfies with the historic Larry O'Brien Trophy awarded to NBA Finals champions. The NBA Rising Stars Invitational, a prestigious competition comprising elite boys' and girls' high school tea
India's para cyclists put up an amazing display on Day 2 of the Asian Road & Paracycling Championship in Phichit, Thailand. Their endurance and determination culminated in four more medals for the country, bolstering India's burgeoning prominence in the para-cycling world. Jyoti Gaderiya of Maharashtra won gold in the Women's C2 Road Race, and Prashant Arkal of Maharashtra took silver in the Men's H4 Handcycling Road Race. Andhra Pradesh's Arshad Shaik won another silver medal in the Men's C2 Road Race, while Bihar's Jalaluddin Ansari took bronze. These accomplishments reflect the p
Sonja Chong will make history as Singapore's first ice skating official at the Asian Winter Games in Harbin, China, from February 7 to 14. The 59-year-old will act as a starter for short-track speed skating, assuring fair race starts and competitive integrity. Her selection is a significant step forward for Southeast Asia's winter sports officiating. Chong, who was president of the Singapore Ice Skating Association (SISA) from 2007 to 2019, is one of just 20 ISU-level stars worldwide, and one of only four in Asia. She has officiated at several important events, including the 2024 Winter Yo
Rashid Khan, an Afghan leg-spinner, has made his mark on T20 history by becoming the format's all-time leading wicket-taker at the age of just 26. He broke Dwayne Bravo's record of 631 wickets by reaching this milestone during the SA20 qualifier against the Paarl Royals. Rashid, who was quite happy, said that he was proud to represent Afghanistan on such a big stage. He has become a global T20 phenomenon since his debut in 2015, surpassing 500 appearances and winning titles in the IPL and PSL. Batsmen from all over the world have been confused by his misleading bowling style, which is defi
Abhishek Sharma's stunning century against England propelled him 38 ranks up the ICC Men's T20I Player Rankings to world number two. His blistering 135 off 54 balls at Wankhede Stadium, India's best individual T20I score and second-fastest T20I century, accelerated his stratospheric rise. Sharma's series total of 279 runs at 55.80 average and 219.68 strike rate, which included a century and a fifty, cemented his status among the T20I elite. Meanwhile, Australia's Travis Head leads, Sharma is only 26 rating points behind. Tilak Varma is third, followed by Suryakumar Yadav in fifth, ensuring
For Shivam Dube, winning is a way of life rather than merely a habit! The Mumbai-born dynamic all-rounder has made history by becoming the first player to win 30 straight Twenty20 Internationals. No other cricket player has ever accomplished this. Dube started playing T20Is in 2019, but his first games weren't great. In November 2019, he made his debut in a match that India lost to Bangladesh. He suffered two losses in his first five games. But once he got into his flow, he couldn't turn back. India's 5-0 victory over New Zealand in January 2020 marked the beginning of the run. It carri
India's U19 women's cricket team proved their dominance on the international stage by winning their second consecutive ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup. The young cricketers put on a convincing performance, defeating South Africa by nine wickets in the final at Bayuemas Oval. Their overwhelming performance maintained India's position as the best youth team in women's cricket. Batting first, South Africa struggled against India's disciplined bowling assault. The hosts buckled under pressure, scoring only 82 runs. Every Indian bowler played an important part in keeping tight lines and pushing e
On Sunday, Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa won the Tata Steel Masters 2025 in Wijk aan Zee after a gripping final round. He overcame defending World Champion and compatriot D. Gukesh in a dramatic tiebreaker to win his first championship at the renowned event. Praggnanandhaa needs only a draw against Germany's Vincent Keymer to win the title. Meanwhile, co-leader Gukesh lost a vital match against Arjun Erigaisi, giving Praggnanandhaa an advantage. However, Keymer surprised him and gave Gukesh a second chance at the crown. The tiebreaks unfolded in a dramatic fashion. Praggnanandhaa blunde