Category: Sports

Mumbai: After several seasons with Manchester United, Alejandro Garnacho is turning the page on a new chapter at Aston Villa, where the winger is now looking to rebuild his confidence and carve out a key role in Unai Emery’s attacking setup. Speaking on JioHotstar, Garnacho opened up about his move to the club and what led him to choose to work under Emery. On joining Aston Villa: Garnacho didn’t hide his excitement about the move, saying he’s genuinely thrilled to be at the club and can’t wait to get out…

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Mumbai: Deepti Sharma, India’s star all-rounder, has been in impressive form both with the ball and on the field through The Hundred 2026, and will be hoping to keep that momentum going as Sunrisers Leeds Women look to defend their title. In a chat with JioStar, Deepti spoke about her time with Sunrisers Leeds, how The Hundred is shaping her preparation for the upcoming Women’s Asia Cup, and her ongoing drive to contribute to her team in every way possible. On being part of Sunrisers Leeds: Deepti admitted she was…

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Mumbai: The Indian men’s hockey team kicked off their FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 campaign against Wales , eager to start strong as they chase an end to a 51-year wait for the sport’s biggest trophy. In conversation with JioStar, India captain Harmanpreet Singh spoke about the team’s larger goal of going all in for the title, why defence will be the backbone of their campaign, and the importance of staying focused on the game itself rather than getting caught up in external noise ahead of the high-stakes Pakistan clash.…

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London: Cricket in Europe is about to enter an exciting new phase as the inaugural European T20 Premier League (ETPL) gets underway on August 26, bringing together seasoned international stars alongside some of the continent’s most promising young talent. Ahead of the season, Amsterdam Flames wicketkeeper-batter Scott Edwards, Belfast Wolves co-owner and captain Glenn Maxwell, and Dublin Guardians captain and mentor Ravichandran Ashwin spoke to ETPL about their new franchises, the challenge of building teams from the ground up, and what this league could mean for the sport going forward.…

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Mumbai: Ellyse Perry, one of the true legends of the women’s game, captained Birmingham Phoenix through The Hundred 2026 and ended what was otherwise a disappointing campaign for her side on a genuinely high note, delivering a match-winning performance in their final league fixture. In a chat with JioStar, Perry opened up about the achievement she’s proudest of in her career, shared her thoughts on India’s captain Harmanpreet Kaur and vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, and looked ahead to the inaugural ICC Women’s Champions Trophy 2027. On her longevity and how she’s…

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Lucknow: It has always been a matter of deep regret to see deserving players deliberately and unfairly shown the door by selectors. Once again, this pattern appears to have repeated itself in the run-up to the T-20 tournament. During the auction held to shortlist players for bidding, none of the Under-19 or Under-16 players were included in the list—an omission that smacks of a deliberate conspiracy and demands a thorough, impartial investigation at the highest level. Several players who delivered outstanding performances in both age-group categories last season, and who…

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Retired Ranji Veteran Ashok Bambi Colombo: Sri Lanka’s hopes of winning a Test match against India for the first time in a decade were dashed on the very first day of the opening Test at Galle. They will now be fighting simply to save the match on a pitch that promises plenty for the spinners. Sri Lanka had wanted to bat first and put up a big total to pressure India, but the toss didn’t go their way. India’s openers made a solid start, with Jaiswal looking the more aggressive…

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New Delhi: Former India hockey star and coach Rajinder Singh is confident that the Indian men’s team can reach the semi-finals of the 2026 Hockey World Cup, provided the players remain focused on converting their opportunities and maintain discipline against the counter-attacking European sides. The 2026 Hockey World Cup will be held in Belgium and the Netherlands from August 15 to 30. Rajinder Singh, a former international full-back and renowned penalty-corner specialist, believes India has the depth, experience and understanding within the squad to mount a strong challenge. “I am…

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New Delhi: Ashok Kumar Singh — the man widely remembered as “the Artist,” son of hockey legend Dhyan Chand, and the first Indian player to feature in four Hockey World Cups — believes this year’s Indian squad has what it takes to end a 51-year wait for another World Cup medal, provided the forward line stays sharp. Ashok Kumar’s own World Cup journey began in 1971, when India won bronze at the inaugural edition. Two years later, in Amsterdam, India took silver, before finally striking gold in 1975 — India’s…

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Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh T20 League Season 4 trophy and the captains of all six participating franchises reached the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly, where they met Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana in a courtesy meeting. UP T20 League Governing Council Chairman Dr Sanjay Kapoor accompanied the franchise captains during the visit. Discussions focused on preparations for the upcoming fourth season of the state’s T20 cricket league and arrangements for the tournament. The visit provided an opportunity to highlight the growing profile of the UP T20 League and its role in promoting…

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