Category: Sports

Lucknow: KEI Industries Ltd has announced a strategic partnership with Lucknow Super Giants as the Principal Partner for the upcoming Indian Premier League Season 19, set to begin on March 28, 2026. The collaboration is aimed at enhancing KEI’s brand visibility and strengthening its growing presence across India. As part of the agreement, the KEI logo will feature prominently on the front of the team’s official match jerseys, positioned on the right chest, ensuring strong on-field visibility throughout the tournament. The branding will also extend across stadium activations and franchise-led…

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh players Chinmay Dev Chauhan and Vansh Yadav secured their places in the main draw of the AITA Men’s Prize Money Tennis Tournament after impressive wins in the qualifying rounds. The tournament, carrying a prize purse of ₹1 lakh, is being organized by SDS Tennis Academy at the La Martiniere Lawn Tennis Facility. In the final round of qualifiers on Sunday, Chinmay delivered a dominant performance, defeating Yash 6-0, 6-0, while Vansh Yadav outplayed Akshit 6-1, 6-3. Alongside them, players from across the country also advanced to the…

New Delhi: After former coach Harendra Singh stepped down, new Chief Coach Sjoerd Marijne expressed relief as the Indian women’s hockey team qualified for the FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026 by finishing second at the qualifiers in Hyderabad, Telangana. Speaking  about the World Cup draw, Marijne highlighted India’s challenging Pool D, which features top-seeded England Women’s Hockey Team, experienced China Women’s Hockey Team, and South Africa Women’s Hockey Team. “Our pool has teams with very different playing styles. China and England bring experience, while South Africa can be unpredictable…

Madrid: The UEFA Champions League delivered another thrilling night of football as top European giants secured their places in the quarter-finals with commanding performances. From attacking masterclasses to resilient comebacks, the Round of 16 second legs showcased why this competition remains the pinnacle of club football. Barcelona’s Ruthless Attack Dismantles Newcastle FC Barcelona produced a sensational display at Camp Nou, thrashing Newcastle United 7-2 in the second leg to seal an emphatic 8-3 aggregate victory. Brazilian winger Raphinha led the charge with a brilliant brace, while veteran striker Robert Lewandowski…

Mumbai: The upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season has already sparked major discussions, with one of the most significant developments being Sanju Samson parting ways with Rajasthan Royals after a long and defining association. Sharing his perspective, former Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Faf du Plessis described Samson as the “identity” of Rajasthan’s setup. He emphasized that Samson was not just a player, but a symbol of the franchise for nearly a decade, making his departure a significant shift for both the team and its supporters. A Major Transition for Rajasthan…

Kurukshetra: The historic city of Kurukshetra witnessed the grand launch of the Dream Tennis Cricket League (Season-1, North Zone), marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter for cricket enthusiasts in the region. The launch event, held in Umri near Kurukshetra, was attended by renowned cricket commentator and former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra as the chief guest. His presence added prestige to the ceremony and inspired young players eager to showcase their talent. During the event, organisers officially unveiled the league’s poster and team jerseys, generating enthusiasm among players, sports…

Mumbai: Sunrisers Hyderabad, under the leadership of Captain Pat Cummins and Head Coach Daniel Vettori, have broken several batting and six-hitting records in the last two TATA IPL seasons, but the trophy has eluded them. Speaking on JioHotstar’s ‘Game Plan – Know Your Team’, JioStar experts Faf du Plessis and Laxmipathy Balaji shared their thoughts on SRH’s strengths and weaknesses, the trade involving Mohammed Shami, and Abhishek Sharma’s form going into the new edition. Speaking on JioHotstar’s ‘Game Plan – Know Your Team’, JioStar expert Faf du Plessis analysed SRH’s…

Rohit Sharma unveils trophies of both, men’s and women’s league Mumbai: Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) today announced the return of T20 Mumbai League with an exhilarating Season 4 and also launched the inaugural T20 Mumbai Women’s League, pitted to be the most exciting domestic tournaments in the women’s arena. The trophies for both tournaments were unveiled by Rohit Sharma, face of the league, at a glittering event in Mumbai that was also attended by Mumbai star and India players Sayali Satghare, MCA President Ajinkya Naik, Cabinet Minister and former MCA…

Gonda: The Open State Senior Women’s Football Championship began on Saturday at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, organised under the aegis of the Sports Directorate Uttar Pradesh and the district administration. The tournament is scheduled to be held from March 14 to March 18, 2026 at the Regional Sports Office premises. The opening ceremony was inaugurated by Revenue Officer Rinki Jaiswal, who interacted with the participating players and encouraged them to perform with dedication and sportsmanship. On the opening day, several exciting matches were played. The first match between Sant Kabir Nagar…