Author: Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Lucknow’s Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium turns the city into a vibrant hub every IPL season. Since the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) debuted in 2022, the Indian Premier League has transformed the city into a sporting powerhouse, drawing over 50,000 fans per match and sparking an economic and cultural boom that elevates Lucknow’s global image. A Cricketing Carnival LSG, owned by RPSG Group under Dr. Sanjiv Goenka, has electrified Lucknow’s sporting scene. Valued at USD 60 million in 2025, the franchise, led by KL Rahul,…

Mumbai: Speaking exclusively on Kuhl Fans Match Centre Live on JioHotstar, JioStar expert Sanjay Manjrekar lauded Rajasthan Royals for backing 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi and hailed the youngster’s composed debut knock: “Just imagine—parents in their late 30s or early 40s watching this. It was unbelievable. His first two sixes came off good deliveries, and then he showed great maturity against the spinners. He impressed everyone. When he got out, it looked like he might cry—and at his age, that would’ve been completely natural. Full credit to Rajasthan Royals for trusting him,…

Mumbai: Speaking exclusively on Mumbai Indians’ commanding win, JioStar expert Mark Boucher shared his thoughts on Kuhl Fans Match Centre Live on JioHotstar: “I was ecstatic with that win, it was truly one-sided. Mumbai Indians have been speaking about playing a near-perfect game, and I thought they came pretty close tonight. They bowled brilliantly and then came out with intent while batting. It shows how dangerous Suryakumar Yadav can be when the team gets off to a good start. Rohit Sharma didn’t need to score a hundred—just a solid 70-odd—and…

Mumbai: Pep Guardiola revealed that the unfamiliar experience of witnessing the Champions League’s dramatic conclusion from his living room, rather than the familiar intensity of the touchline, has ignited a fierce determination within him to propel Manchester City back into Europe’s elite competition. As his squad prepares to face Everton today, the stakes are clear: secure a top-five finish and reclaim their coveted Champions League spot. For Guardiola, those quarterfinal nights viewed from afar served as a potent “source of motivation.” His ambition is unequivocal: “Hopefully, we’ll be able to…

Qatar: The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix concluded not with the roar of Verstappen’s engine, but with the simmering silence of a champion gagged by the very regulations meant to govern him. Despite a blistering performance that saw him finish a close second to McLaren’s Oscar Piastri, the four-time world champion was a study in controlled restraint, his tongue tied by the looming threat of further penalties after a contentious Turn One incident. The race’s early drama unfolded as Verstappen and Piastri lunged into the first corner. The Red Bull ace…

Washington: As Real Madrid inches closer to a managerial shift with Carlo Ancelotti expected to step down at the end of the season, all eyes are now on Bayer Leverkusen’s head coach, Xabi Alonso. A name synonymous with calmness, control, and class during his playing days, Alonso is now building a similar reputation on the touchline. Having taken charge of Leverkusen during a transitional phase, Alonso has orchestrated a remarkable turnaround. Under his leadership, the German side has transformed into serious title contenders, even going undefeated in the 2023–24 Bundesliga…