Kevin Pietersen fires back at Alastair Cook Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen launched a sharp rebuttal at Alastair Cook after the former England captain suggested that young batter Jacob Bethell should consider cutting short his IPL 2026 stint with Royal Challengers Bengaluru and return to county cricket.Cook had argued that Bethell, despite his immense talent,…
Captain Suryakumar Yadav, right, head coach Gautam Gambhir, second left, with the team. (PTI Photo) CHENNAI: When was the last time Indian players have been forced to keep an eye on another game before taking the field? It’s difficult to remember but that’s exactly the position they find themselves in right now in the T20…
NEW DELHI: India and the United States on Saturday announced the framework for an interim trade agreement that will sharply cut US tariffs on Indian goods while easing duties on several American food and agricultural products entering India. The agreement marks a de-escalation of months of trade tensions and sets the stage for a broader…
Asia relies heavily on energy supplies from the Middle East, leaving the region particularly exposed. (AI image) Middle East tensions due to the ongoing conflict of Israel and the US with Iran have raised fears of the Strait of Hormuz – a key maritime route being closed – threatening crude oil and LNG supplies for…
India, grouped with Japan, Vietnam and Chinese Taipei, face a daunting task at the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup in Australia. (Image: AIFF Media) NEW DELHI: In 2022, India was chosen to host the AFC Women’s Asian Cup for the first time since 1980. The euphoria of playing in front of home fans was overshadowed…
The corporate world rarely loosens its grip on formals, think crisp linen shirts, sharp tailoring, and neatly put-together office wear. But Tokyo’s workforce may have found an escape. In a bid to beat the heat and cut back on electricity use, the metropolitan government is now letting its employees clock in wearing shorts, as rising…
A Parliamentary panel has recommended an urgent and comprehensive review of the Rs 1,000 minimum monthly pension under the Employees’ Pension Scheme, 1995, saying the amount is no longer sufficient to meet the basic needs of beneficiaries amid rising living costs, reported PTI.The recommendation assumes significance as pensioners have been demanding that the minimum pension…
Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Ishan Kishan during a warm-up session. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer and coach Sanjay Bangar has backed Ishan Kishan to continue as captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad even after the expected return of Pat Cummins, citing the wicketkeeper-batter’s tactical clarity and ability to control games under pressure.Cummins, who is set to…
NEW DELHI: Nepal’s fearless performance against two-time champions England in their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 opener earned admiration from across the cricketing world, including high praise from former South Africa pace great Dale Steyn.In a nail-biting contest that went down to the final ball at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday, England held their…
Prayers offered at Kanpur temple (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Ahead of the big India vs Pakistan match in the T20 World Cup, fans in Kanpur have started praying for India’s victory. At a local temple in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, photos of Indian players were framed and placed as devotees offered prayers for the team to win…