Ravichandran Ashwin received a warm welcome at his home in Chennai after announcing his retirement from international cricket. Ashwin shared that he would continue playing for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and might play for as long as possible. He emphasized that while his time as an Indian cricketer had come to an end, he was not done as a player. When asked if retirement was a tough decision, Ashwin said it wasn’t difficult for him. Although it might be emotional for others, he felt relieved and satisfied. The decision had been on his mind for some time, but it was an instinctive choice, and he decided to retire after the 4th day of a match.
19 December,2024 12:09 PM IST
Neeraj Chopra's mother, Saroj Devi, celebrated her son's silver medal win at the Paris Olympics, equating it to gold due to his impressive performance despite an injury. She also praised Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, who won gold, acknowledging the hard work of all athletes. Meanwhile, Adille Sumariwalla, President of the Athletics Federation of India, lauded Chopra for his resilience, calling him a "tiger" for his remarkable effort and season’s best throw, highlighting his champion spirit in overcoming adversity.
18 December,2024 01:43 PM IST
Bollywood star Sonali Bendre, brand ambassador of Chennai Smashers, expressed her excitement about the upcoming Tennis Premier League in Mumbai this year. Speaking at the event, she highlighted the participation of tennis legends like Sania Mirza, Mahesh Bhupathi, and Leander Paes. The event also saw the presence of tennis great Rohan Bopanna and Bollywood stars like Chahatt Khanna and Rohan Gandotra. Watch to know more!
05 December,2024 11:25 AM IST
In a much anticipated boxing match, Mike Tyson is set to make a comback to the ring after 19 years. Ahead of the showdown, the boxing legend Tyson slapped Paul in the face as they approached each other at Thursday's weigh-in at Arlington. The one-time "Baddest Man on the Planet," Tyson returned to the ring for his first professional fight in 19 years. He is fighting against "ultimate heel" Paul in the wildly anticipated showdown at AT&T Stadium on November 15. There was no love lost between the two as Tyson, approached Paul and immediately slapped the 27-year-old in the face. 58-year-old Mike Tyson offered a two-word televised remark before walking off stage: "Talking's over". Jake Paul was far more loquacious, offering an expletive-riddled rant about his plans to demolish Tyson. The match has drawn global interest and criticism, with British promoter Eddie Hearn dismissing the bout as "dangerous, irresponsible"
15 November,2024 03:19 PM IST
Indian cricketing star Shikhar Dhawan, today announced his retirement from all formats of cricket. The left-handed opener has been a key player in India's top order, amassing over 10,000 runs across formats. Be it in the IPL or playing for the Indian cricket team, Shikhar Dhawan proved his mettle in multiple instances. From numerous injuries to a bitter divorce, affectionately called "Gabbar" by fans, faced numerous challenges on the field and off the field. Known for his aggressive batting style and iconic moustache, Dhawan leaves behind an illustrious career spanning over a decade. Here are the look back into his journey.
24 August,2024 01:17 PM IST
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat received a warm welcome in her native village, Balali, Haryana. Addressing the media, she expressed that her Olympic disappointment has become a deep wound, which will take time to heal. Phogat didn't confirm whether she will quit wrestling or continue but emphasized that her fight is far from over. "This is a long fight, and we have been battling it for the past year. It will continue," she stated.
18 August,2024 11:06 AM IST
Vinesh Phogat verdict by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) is due on 16th August. The athlete has undergone a lot of ordeal in the way of clinching the medal at the Paris Olympics 2024. Former wrestler Sakshi Malik in a tell-all interview with Mid-day’s Katyayani Kapoor, shares the struggles of being an athlete and more so - struggles that Vinesh went through to lose weight. After the Olympics, there has been a lot of comparison of India’s performance with that of the USA and China. Sakshi analyses India’s performance, talks about how life changes after clinching the Olympic medal and how can India perform better at the International stage.
15 August,2024 02:53 PM IST
Olympic medalist Aman Sehrawat reacted on August 10 to his triumphant Bronze win in the 57 kg freestyle wrestling event at the ongoing Paris Olympics. The star grappler was overwhelmed by his victory and struggled to find words to describe the feeling of standing on the Olympic podium with a medal. Notably, the 21-year-old Indian wrestler secured a 13-5 victory over Puerto Rico's Darian Cruz to win the bronze medal.
10 August,2024 01:40 PM IST
After clinching the Bronze medal at the Paris Olympics 2024, the Indian hockey players expressed happiness over their victory. The Indian hockey team's bronze-winning feat at the Paris Olympics 2024 provided unadulterated joy to millions nationwide. Over a special phone call, PM Modi congratulated the hockey team for making the country proud.
09 August,2024 06:53 PM IST
Neeraj Chopra, after winning Silver at the Paris Olympics 2024, reflected on his achievement and injury. He committed to evaluating his performance, addressing mistakes, and giving his all to secure another medal for India, ensuring the national anthem plays once more.
09 August,2024 12:13 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
