JAMMU: Taking stock of the devastation caused by the recent spell of heavy rains and related disasters in Jammu, Union Home minister Amit Shah on Monday said the Centre had spared no efforts in ensuring prompt rescue and relief, and that PM Narendra Modi had spoken to J&K LG Manoj Sinha and CM Omar Abdullah.The…
India vs Pakistan (File Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s landmark National Sports Governance Bill, passed smoothly in Parliament, will be implemented within the next six months, with “drafting of rules and identification of infrastructure” already underway, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has said.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!“This bill will be implemented as…
India cricketer Mohammed Siraj with his mother and brother. (Image: Special Arrangement) Cricketer Mohammaed Siraj with his family. (Instagram) India cricketer Mohammed Siraj with his mother and brother. (Image: Special Arrangement) Cricketer Mohammaed Siraj with his family. (Instagram) India cricketer Mohammed Siraj with his mother and brother. (Image: Special Arrangement) NEW DELHI: For Mohammed Siraj,…
Virat Kohli with wife Anushka Sharma; and Suresh Raina NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Suresh Raina has strongly criticised the BCCI‘s decision to bar players’ families from accompanying them on overseas tours, calling it unfair and detrimental to players’ mental well-being.Earlier this year, following India’s Test series loss to Australia, the BCCI issued a revised…
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MUMBAI: Even as India’s senior players have hinted at their reservations against the SOPs in the policy towards their family on overseas tours, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) remains firm that the newly-formulated policy will stay in place.In a conversation with TOI on Wednesday, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia asserted that the…
NEW DELHI: Former India captain and 1983 World Cup-winning legend Kapil Dev has weighed in on the ongoing debate over cricketers’ families travelling during extended tours, calling for a balanced approach.The BCCI recently introduced a new policy following India’s 1-3 Test series loss to Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, restricting family presence on tours longer…
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma after the 2025 Champions Trophy final. (AP) Virat Kohli has emphasised the importance of having families present during Team India’s tours, highlighting their role in maintaining balance and normalcy, particularly during challenging times.The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) recently implemented new guidelines limiting family time for players…
Welcome back to the Monday Tennis Briefing, where The Athletic will explain the stories behind the stories from the past week on court. This week, illness decimated the Mexican Open in Acapulco. Elsewhere, Stefanos Tsitsipas’ new racket gave him a boost and a court surface change provoked a ruckus. If you’d like to follow our fantastic…
Despite restrictions, board willing to work around players’ nutritional needsNEW DELHI: With the Indian cricket board (BCCI) rolling out guidelines for players to bring discipline and unity in Team India on the back of a horrid Test season, it is carefully navigating around the restriction of personal chefs on long tours. TOI understands the board…