The Times of India

Fifteen-year-old cricketer Uma Kashvi from Karnataka has made waves in the WPL auction by signing with Delhi Capitals, marking her as the youngest player ever sold. Known for her extraordinary talent, she scored an unbeaten double century at just twelve years old. With a history of leadership and playing for India Under-19, Delhi Capitals views her acquisition as a strategic move for long-term growth in cricket.

During inquiry, a woman who had brought Yadav to the hospital told police she had been friends with him since Dec 2025. According to her statement, she went to Sonipat on Oct 27 to meet Yadav and tell him she could no longer remain in touch with him. She told police Yadav later dropped her off at Maujpur in his SUV. Around 9pm, when the woman returned to the area near Gate No. 1 of Maujpur metro station to check on him, she found him lying on the road beside his vehicle and rushed him to hospita

While Abhisheks century was the headline act, Sooryavanshis fearless approach set the tone. The pair raced to a stunning 133-run stand in just seven overs, blowing New Zealand away. The Abhishek-Sooryavanshi partnership also offered a glimpse into the mindset of a new generation of T20 batters, one that sees every ball as a scoring opportunity.

Lockie Ferguson, New Zealand's fast bowler, is out of the ongoing T20I series against India due to a calf injury. With India already leading 3-0, the team has summoned Matt Fisher to enhance their bowling strength. Concurrently, Matt Henry is on the mend from a quadricep injury but is expected to rejoin for the upcoming ODI clashes.

Kumar Sangakkara recently recounted a distressing experience involving alleged discrimination by Ryanair staff at Dublin airport. He found the encounter shocking and used social media to connect with others who faced similar situations. This incident has sparked a significant dialogue about the issues of anti-Asian racism and xenophobia in Ireland, while Ryanair remains silent regarding these serious claims.

Ravichandran Ashwin has urged fans and experts to be patient with young player Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. He believes Sooryavanshi showcased his talent in the latest T20I match, contributing to India's successful chase. Meanwhile, Ashwin has suggested that Sanju Samson should reclaim his opening position if Ishan Kishan re-enters the lineup. Ashwin expressed concern over the expectations placed on Sooryavanshi at such a young age.

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Jeffrey Horowitz has reduced his Sagaponack estate's asking price to $79 million after attempting to sell it off market. Originally assembled in the mid-1990s for about $2.7 million, the property now features extensive amenities including a private golf course. The estate has undergone significant price changes, reflecting the current dynamics of the ultra-luxury real estate market. Sagaponack remains highly sought after due to limited oceanfront properties and residential demand.

UP Warriorz secured Australia captain Sophie Molineux for Rs 1.10 crore after a bidding battle with RCB at the WPL mini auction in Kochi. They also signed Grace Harris, Sushma Verma and Sneh Rana, prioritising experience. Delhi Capitals bought Kiran Navgire for 75 lakh, while Gujarat Giants signed Gunalan Kamalini. Sri Lankan veteran Chamari Athapaththu surprisingly went unsold.

Amazon never told its staff to stop using AI but it did warn employees not to use it just for the sake of using AI. From Amazons KiroRank to Metas Claudeonomics leaderboard, employees are burning through billions of AI tokens to prove they are productive.So is AI too expensive, too flawed or simply being measured the wrong way? Meghna Deka explains the tokenmaxxing problem on Axis Decodes.Watch: https://youtu.be/sVoUM60Wbs8

Could Israels Arab parties hold the key to Benjamin Netanyahus political future? As Israel gears up for a closely contested election, Arab-majority parties are emerging as potential kingmakers, with projections suggesting they could play a decisive role in determining the next government. Yair Golan, leader of The Democrats, has called on opposition leaders to unite with Arab parties to challenge Netanyahus ruling coalition. With the opposition and Arab parties potentially commanding enough seat

The five franchises Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Giants and UP Warriorz had a total of 27 slots to fill.

Jansen's rise to the top in two categories follows his performance in South Africa's comprehensive victory over Australia in the second Test in Gqeberha.

India's cricket team triumphed over New Zealand in a thrilling third T20I match, thanks largely to the efforts of 14-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who delivered an electrifying 45 runs off just 19 balls. Abhishek Sharma further propelled the innings with an impressive 113 runs from 38 balls. The bowlers effectively restricted New Zealand's score, underscoring the team's remarkable unity and selfless contribution towards this victory.

Kylian Mbapp faced intense criticism in China after labeling Mao Zedong a dictator during a video chat. This sparked outrage, prompting sponsors like Dongpeng and Mengniu to terminate their deals with him. Chinese media called for apologies from both the player and Real Madrid, leading to a halt in La Liga broadcasts featuring Mbapp. The incident underscores the fragility of commercial relationships in China in light of public statements.

Indian para-athletics was left in shock after three-time Asian Para Games gold medallist Neeraj Yadav allegedly died by suicide at a flat on Tuesday night. The 42-year-old, who competed in the F55 category, suspected to have consumed poison. A postmortem examination was underway at Delhis GTB Hospital on Wednesday at the time of filing the report.