Abhishek Sharma‘s year-long reign as the world’s No. 1 T20I batter has ended after India teammate Ishan Kishan moved ahead by a slender margin of seven rating points in the latest ICC Men’s T20I batting rankings.The 27-year-old’s rise is the result of his consistent form, especially during this year’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. With…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi of India (Getty Images) Ravichandran Ashwin has once again defended his views on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s role in the Indian squad, insisting there is nothing wrong with the teenage batter spending time on the bench and contributing to the team by carrying drinks during matches. The former India off-spinner had earlier backed the team…
Extreme heatwave sets records across Europe: The continent continues to experience extreme summer heat as temperatures have surged well above normal seasonal levels across several countries. Thermometers in parts of France and Spain have climbed above 40°C, with prolonged heat and little relief even during the night. Authorities have reported heat-related deaths in France amid…
Kerala Cricket Association revokes Sreesanth’s ban. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India fast bowler S Sreesanth has received a major boost after the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) revoked the three-year ban imposed on him, clearing the way for his continued involvement in the Kerala Cricket League (KCL).The decision was taken at the KCA’s Special General…
Dr Ajit Goenka led the Mayo Clinic team behind the AI that detects pancreatic cancer years before diagnosis. Researchers at Mayo Clinic have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system that could transform how pancreatic cancer is detected by identifying subtle signs of the disease years before it is usually diagnosed. The technology, known as the…
Kia India has expanded the Seltos lineup with the launch of two new top-spec variantsGTX(O) and X-Line(O). These are priced from Rs 21.57 lakh, ex-showroom. The new trims bring additional safety, technology and convenience features and are available with both turbo-petrol and diesel engine options.One of the biggest highlights of the GTX(O) and X-Line(O) is…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Photo AP) Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara believes it may take some time before Vaibhav Sooryavanshi gets his chance in the T20I series against England. The 15-year-old’s international debut has been a major talking point, especially after India’s 0-2 series defeat to Ireland.“There is a lot of hype around him, and as a…
German Automaker BMW has unveiled the fifth-generation BMW X5. The SUV features an all-new exterior design, a new cabin, added features and multiple powertrain options. For the first time, the luxury SUV will be available with a fully electric variant, the iX5, while a hydrogen fuel-cell version has also been confirmed for a later launch….
By the 1980s, Costa Rica was facing an environmental crisis that few could have imagined just decades earlier. Once blanketed by lush tropical forests, the Central American nation had lost nearly half of its tree cover as logging, cattle ranching and agricultural expansion rapidly transformed the landscape. Wildlife habitats shrank, biodiversity declined, rivers became increasingly…
Hardik Pandya is set to leave Mumbai Indians. New Delhi: Hardik Pandya has become one of the most sought-after players since the all-rounder decided to leave Mumbai Indians (MI) after the five-time champions’ disastrous campaign in the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL).The race to sign the 32-year-old has intensified, and TimesofIndia.com can confirm that seven…