R-L: Gautam Gambhir and Shreyas Iyer (PTI Photo) India’s disappointing 2-0 T20I series defeat against Ireland has sparked criticism from former batter Manoj Tiwary, who questioned who would take responsibility for the team’s poor performance. Despite entering the series as two-time defending T20 champions, India struggled with the conditions and failed to deliver with the…

A general view of the stadium during the World Cup match in East Rutherford. (AP Photo) As Argentina and Spain prepare to battle for the FIFA World Cup title in East Rutherford on Sunday, another key player has become the subject of intense scrutiny — the pitch.The hybrid grass surface at the New York New…

D Gukesh, Divya Deshmukh, Koneru Humpy, and R Praggnanandhaa (Photo by Michal Walusza/Norway Chess) NEW DELHI: This year, Norway Chess returns to the capital city of Oslo for the first time, after spending 13 consecutive years finding its footing in Stavanger. In another change, this will not be World No. 1 and five-time World Champion…

Tamil Nadu assembly speaker J C D Prabhakar CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu assembly speaker J C D Prabhakar on Wednesday said four former AIADMK MLAs — Maragatham Kumaravel, P Sathyabama, S Jayakumar, and Esakki Subaya — have responded to their show-cause notices under anti-defection law within the stipulated period. Action would be taken after examining their…

Chennai: Commuters taking the South Usman Road via CIT Nagar to reach Nandanam pass through a 10-minute ordeal every day during peak hours at one specific intersection.Buses, autorickshaws and motorists come from all sides, leaving the intersection at South West Boag road under the T Nagar steel flyover chaotic and dangerous spot for motorists and…

Ben Stokes (Getty Images) Ben Stokes‘ international career will be remembered for countless match-winning performances, World Cup glory and unforgettable Ashes heroics. Yet, among his many achievements, the England all-rounder walks away with a remarkably unique Test record that underlines the versatility he brought to the game. Ben Stokes unique stat Stokes, who recently announced…