Category: Sports

Floodwaters submerged the ground for 15 days, destroying the grass and damaging pitches and electrical equipment; restoration could take one to two months. Lucknow: The recent flooding of the Gomti River has caused extensive damage to Sage Cricket Ground, an important centre for women’s cricket in Lucknow. After remaining submerged for nearly 15 days, the ground has lost its grass cover, while the cricket pitches and electrical equipment have also suffered damage. Sage Sports Management is now preparing to undertake extensive repairs and restoration, a process that could take one…

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Hyderabad: India has created a significant milestone in T20 International cricket, becoming the first Asian team and the second side globally to cross the 2,000-six mark. The achievement came during the fourth T20I against the West Indies in Hyderabad on October 14, despite India losing the match by 24 runs. According to the figures provided, India have struck 2,010 sixes in T20 internationals, while the West Indies lead the list with 2,026. The Caribbean side became the first team to reach the landmark during the ongoing series. New Zealand are…

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Mumbai: Speculation over Hardik Pandya’s future with Mumbai Indians has resurfaced ahead of the next Indian Premier League (IPL) season, with reports suggesting that a possible trade involving Rajasthan Royals batter Yashasvi Jaiswal is currently on hold. According to a report by Cricbuzz, the two franchises explored the possibility of exchanging the players a few months ago, but the discussions did not result in an agreement. Neither Mumbai Indians nor Rajasthan Royals has officially confirmed a deal, and the reported negotiations are not currently active. The proposed exchange attracted attention…

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Mumbai: Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh is set to begin a new chapter in his cricketing career, joining Delhi Capitals as assistant coach and batting coach ahead of the 2027 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. The appointment will mark his first formal coaching role with an IPL franchise. Yuvraj will work alongside former India captain Sourav Ganguly, who is set to lead Delhi Capitals’ coaching setup. The two share a long association, dating back to Yuvraj’s early years in international cricket. Speaking on the franchise’s official YouTube channel, Yuvraj said…

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India’s explosive opener Abhishek Sharma has set a new national record for the most sixes hit by an Indian batter in T20 Internationals in a calendar year, moving past Suryakumar Yadav despite a relatively modest outing against the West Indies. Mumbai: Abhishek scored 29 off 24 balls, including three fours and a six, in the fourth T20I against the West Indies. That solitary maximum took his tally for 2026 to 69 sixes in 33 matches, surpassing Suryakumar’s previous Indian benchmark. The achievement underlines Abhishek’s aggressive approach at the top of…

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New Delhi: The continued absence of teenage batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi from India’s playing XI has triggered questions about the team management’s approach to nurturing young talent. His childhood coach, Manish Ojha, has criticised the selection decisions, arguing that promising players need opportunities on the field to develop their potential. Speaking to Sports Now, Ojha expressed disappointment over Suryavanshi’s repeated omission, suggesting that prolonged time on the sidelines could affect the youngster’s confidence and match readiness. He also questioned whether the team management was providing the 15-year-old a fair opportunity to…

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Bareilly: Kuldeep, a Class 11 student of Pandit Deenanath Mishra Inter College, run by Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University, has won a bronze medal at a Taekwondo competition organised under the School Games Federation of India (SGFI). The competition was held in Sahjanwa, Gorakhpur, from October 3 to 7, 2026. Kuldeep’s achievement has brought pride to the school and the university, drawing appreciation from the academic community. Kuldeep is currently training under coach Anil Sagar, whose guidance has contributed to his sporting progress. Congratulating the student, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Anil Kumar…

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Gonda: A total of 108 players from around 10 schools participated in the taekwondo competition on the second day of a three-day inter-school sports championship at St Xavier’s Senior Secondary School, Gonda. The participants competed in different weight categories across the sub-junior, junior and cadet divisions, displaying their skills, discipline and sporting spirit. The event was inaugurated by Principal Payal Dubey and Senior Coordinator Paul George, who interacted with the players. Participants took an oath to uphold sportsmanship and promote national unity and integrity before the competition commenced. The judging…

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Mumbai: Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has paid an emotional tribute to the late Sir Garfield Sobers, recalling how the West Indies great inspired him during his childhood and became one of his biggest international cricketing heroes. Speaking at an event at Bombay Gymkhana celebrating Sobers’ life and legacy, Gavaskar shared memories of watching the legendary all-rounder in action and dreaming of bowling against some of the greatest batters of his era. Gavaskar revealed that his earliest cricketing inspiration was M.L. Jaisimha, while Rohan Kanhai and Sobers became his favourite…

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India’s lower-order batter smashes three boundaries in six balls as India defeat West Indies by 14 runs Mumbai: Prince Yadav made a memorable contribution with the bat during India’s 14-run victory over the West Indies in the third T20 International on October 12, earning a place alongside former India internationals S. Sreesanth and Ravichandran Ashwin in a rare T20I batting record. Batting at No. 10, Prince remained unbeaten on 13 off just six deliveries, hitting three fours to help India post a formidable total of 223. Although he conceded 37…

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