Category: Sports

New Delhi: The Indian women’s hockey team is leaving no stone unturned as it prepares for the upcoming FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers. Under the guidance of chief coach Sjoerd Marijne and scientific advisor Wayne Lombard, the squad is currently undergoing an intensive senior national camp in Bengaluru, focusing on tactical discipline, fitness, and sharpening technical skills. Among the promising young faces in the camp is 18-year-old midfielder Sakshi Rana, who has already begun making her mark at the international level. Sakshi made her senior team debut last…

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New Delhi: Reigning World Champion D Gukesh is set to make a strong statement at the Prague International Chess Festival, beginning Wednesday, as he looks to secure his first title of 2026 after a mixed start to the year. The young Indian grandmaster will be aiming to put behind his early exit from the World Cup and a disappointing campaign at the Tata Steel Masters. Ranked second seed in Prague, Gukesh faces a formidable field in the Masters section of the tournament. Tough Competition at the Top Top seed Vincent…

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Mumbai: Krishna Shroff, daughter of veteran actor Jackie Shroff and sister of Bollywood star Tiger Shroff, is making headlines not just for her performance on reality show The 50, but also for her cross-border love story with Afghan MMA fighter Abdul Azim Badakhshi. Krishna, who has emerged as one of the strongest contestants on the show, has been candid about her personal life. While her competitive spirit on-screen has impressed viewers, it is her relationship that continues to grab attention. A Love Story That Began in Mumbai Speaking on the…

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Mumbai: Megan Schutt announced her return to Australia’s one-day side in emphatic fashion, delivering a crucial early breakthrough in the opening ODI against India at Allan Border Field. Early Blow Sets the Tone Back in the playing XI after missing the T20I leg of the multi-format series, the 33-year-old wasted no time making her presence felt. With just her second delivery of the match, Schutt produced a sharp inswinger to trap India opener Pratika Rawal leg-before, giving Australia immediate control during the Powerplay. Her recall came after injuries to senior…

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Ahmedabad: Ahmedabad witnessed a shocking collapse as India fell short in their very first Super League match, echoing Sri Lanka’s earlier blunder against England while chasing a modest total. The Indian team looked vulnerable in both bowling and batting. Aimless bowling allowed South Africa to post a competitive 188, despite an early scare when they were reduced to 20/3. Hats off to Jasprit Bumrah, who once again delivered with brilliance, conceding only 7 runs in his first spell and 8 in the second. Arshdeep Singh bowled decently, but the other…

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Lucknow: The Ranji Trophy 2025-26 first semifinal between Uttarakhand and Karnataka at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium unfolded as a commanding exhibition of batting depth, tactical clarity, and bowling discipline. Played from February 15 to 18, 2026, the contest was effectively sealed by Day Four, with Karnataka amassing a staggering 802-run lead to underline their dominance. Day 1: Rahul and Padikkal Take Charge Uttarakhand captain Kunal Chandela won the toss and opted to field, hoping early conditions might assist his bowlers. But the Ekana surface…

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Exclusive by Navneet Bansal for Lucknow Tribune Yes, this news is true — not a rumor. Today (19 February 2026), an umpire died after a bee attac hok during a cricket match in the Kanpur–Unnao region of Uttar Pradesh. 65-year-old umpire Manik Gupta was officiating in a local cricket match. The match was being played at Sapro Ground in Shuklaganj (Unnao), reportedly part of a tournament linked to the Kanpur Cricket Association. Suddenly, a large swarm of bees attacked the ground and surrounded players and officials. Around 15–20 players and…

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Kolkata – Mohammed Shami produced one of the finest spells of his domestic career, claiming eight wickets to put Bengal in a commanding position against Jammu and Kashmir in the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 semi-final at the Bengal Cricket Academy Ground. The performance drew admiration from former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan, who praised Shami’s dedication to domestic cricket. Career-Best Figures Set the Tone Shami’s figures of 8/90 marked his best return in first-class cricket, highlighting his ability to dominate in high-pressure situations. The right-arm pacer consistently extracted movement with the new ball,…

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