Day: July 4, 2025

Kolkata: At just 22, Dippendu Biswas is living the dream of every young footballer in Kolkata—donning the iconic green and maroon jersey of Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG), the club he once cheered for from the stands. But for Biswas, this journey from fan to first-team regular is more than just a fairytale—it’s a story of grit, growth, and immense pride. “This is our mother club, not just a club,” says Biswas, reflecting on the emotional connect that binds generations of players and fans to MBSG. “You’ll hear fans say…

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Chelmsford — In a rain-curtailed third U19 Youth ODI, India’s rising cricket stars seized a 2-1 lead in the five-match series against England with a thrilling four-wicket victory — and all eyes were on 14-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who broke records and lit up the chase with a breathtaking 86 off just 31 balls. The teenager, who had flirted with fifties in the previous two games, finally converted his form into fireworks, hammering nine sixes and six boundaries, the most sixes ever hit by an Indian batter in a U19 ODI.…

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Bengaluru: India’s golden boy and two-time Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Government of Karnataka, the Karnataka Olympic Association (KOA) and the Department of Youth Empowerment & Sports (DYES) for their unwavering support towards the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025—India’s first-ever international javelin competition. Set to take place on Saturday, July 5, at Sree Kanteerava Stadium, the event marks a historic moment for Indian athletics. Organised in collaboration with JSW Sports and sanctioned by World Athletics and the Athletics Federation of India (AFI), the Neeraj Chopra Classic has…

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Edgbaston : India’s commanding position in the second Test against England received an added stamp of approval from JioHotstar expert and former pacer Varun Aaron, who, during the ‘Match Centre Live’ broadcast after the opening session on Day 2, praised the visitors’ clinical batting and slammed England’s passive bowling tactics. “We spoke before the session about India needing to preserve wickets—and not only did they manage that, they also scored fluently,” Aaron began. “Losing just one wicket all morning means India are now in the driver’s seat. What was baffling…

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Edgbaston : After scripting a sensational double hundred in the second Test against England at Edgbaston, Indian Test captain Shubman Gill opened up about the mental and technical adjustments that helped him deliver one of the most memorable innings of his red-ball career. Speaking on JioHotstar’s ‘Match Centre Live’ at the end of Day 2, Gill revealed how he recalibrated his approach mid-innings and drew inspiration from his early days with the bat. “I felt the ball had gone soft, and my shots were going straight to the fielders. I…

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“Very Excited to Compete at Home with the World’s Best” — Neeraj Chopra Gears Up to Host India’s First-Ever International Javelin Meet Bengaluru : The excitement is sky-high as India gets ready to host its first-ever international javelin event—the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025, happening on July 5 at the iconic Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru. Conceptualized and championed by Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra, this landmark event brings the world’s best javelin throwers to Indian soil for an unforgettable night of sport, spectacle, and inspiration. This World Athletics-sanctioned Gold-level meet,…

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