“CAPTAINING INDIA IS NEVER EASY, AND SHUBMAN HAS DONE THAT EXCEPTIONALLY WELL”: ANIL KUMBLE

Mumbai: Day 2 of the second Test between India and the West Indies in New Delhi saw a gripping contest as India tightened their hold on the match through disciplined bowling and intelligent captaincy. Speaking on ‘Amul Cricket Live’, JioStar experts Anil Kumble and Daren Ganga shared their insights on Ravindra Jadeja’s clever use of the surface, the resilient partnership between Alick Athanaze and Tagenarine Chanderpaul, and Shubman Gill’s authoritative innings. Speaking on ‘Amul Cricket Live’, JioStar expert Anil Kumble elaborated on Ravindra Jadeja’s bowling: “On a surface like this,…

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All-round prowess from Bengaluru Bulls help them to dominating double for Jaipur Pink Panthers

Delhi: The Bengaluru Bulls were in fine form as they thrashed the Jaipur Pink Panthers 47-26 at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium in the Delhi leg’s first match. It was an all-round performance led by Alireza Mirzaian’s Super 10 once again, but Yogesh’s joint-career best of eight points, alongside Deepak Sankar’s High Five played an equally important role in the win for the Bulls. Alireza also completed a personal milestone, reaching 100 PKL raid points on the night. A positive start from both sides set a tone to the match but…

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Puneri Paltan confirm top eight spot after Aslam, Pankaj lead raiders to 13-point win over Tamil Thalaivas

Delhi:  Puneri Paltan became the second team to reach the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) season 12 top eight after their comprehensive 36-23 win over the Tamil Thalaivas on Saturday night. Led by the raiding of Pankaj Mohite and Aslam Inamdar, who scored nine and seven points respectively, the match was one-sided from the get-go despite a tough fight from the Thalaivas. Meanwhile, Gurdeep also scored a High Five at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium. Puneri Paltan took the early lead against the Thalaivas, led by their skipper Aslam Inamdar. It was…

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Mithali Raj Stand and Raavi Kalpana Gate Inaugurated at ACA–VDCA Stadium, Vizag

Visakhapatnam: The Andhra Cricket Association (ACA) paid a glowing tribute to two of the state’s most accomplished women cricketers — Mithali Raj and Raavi Kalpana — by naming a stand and a gate after them respectively at the ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium. The inauguration was carried out by Minister for IT, Electronics, RTG and HRD (Andhra Pradesh),  Nara Lokesh, in the presence of ICC Chairman Jay Shah, ACA President Kesineni Sivanath, and several dignitaries from the cricketing fraternity. The momentous occasion was also graced by ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta, Cricket Australia…

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10th tie-breaker of PKL 12 sees Puneri Paltan move to top after beating Dabang Delhi in thriller

Delhi: Puneri Paltan fought off the Dabang Delhi K.C. bravely to secure an impressive 6-5 win after the match was tied at 38-38 at the Thyagaraj Stadium on Sunday night. It was an important victory that took them to the top of the standings on points difference after an all-round performance from the Paltan, led by Pankaj Mohite (7) and skipper Aslam Inamdar (6). It was also the 10th tie-breaker of the season as Ajinkya Pawar’s Super 10 and Saurabh Nandal’s High Five went in vain.Puneri Paltan made a strong…

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Alireza shines again as Bengaluru Bulls move to fourth position

Chennai: Led by another brilliant performance from Alireza Mirzaian, Bengaluru Bulls secured a massive 43-32 win over the Bengal Warriorz at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium. Alireza scored 18 points, while Deepak Sankar scored a High Five in what was their third straight win as the side coached by BC Ramesh moved to fourth on the points table. Meanwhile, DevankDalal’s 13th straight Super 10 went in vain yet again. The Warriorz and the Bulls began their contest on a tense, evenly matched note. Devank set the tone through confident early raids,…

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“Golfing Out Match” Held in Honour of Col. N. B. Roka at The Palms Golf Club, Lucknow

Lucknow: The Palms Golf Club, Sushant Golf City, successfully hosted the “Golfing Out Match – In Honour of Colonel N. B. Roka” on Saturday, celebrating sportsmanship and camaraderie on the greens. A total of 39 golfers participated in the tournament with great enthusiasm, making the event a memorable sporting occasion. In the Open Category (9 Holes),Winner:  Virendra SrivastavaRunner-up:  Alia Shishodia In the Veteran Category,Winner:Harsh RastogiRunner-up: Brigadier Rajesh Srivastava Special Prizes: Closest to the Pin (Hole No. 3): Rajesh Khanna Straightest Drive (Hole No. 1):  Raj Kapoor Guest of Honour Colonel…

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“GUJARAT GIANTS MUST INVEST IN A SEASONED CAPTAIN NEXT SEASON”: SUNIL TANEJA

Chennai: Day 38 of the Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 marked the conclusion of the Chennai leg, featuring two thrilling encounters. U Mumba delivered a commanding performance to outclass the Bengal Warriorz with a 48-29 victory, while Dabang Delhi K.C. edged past the Gujarat Giants, clinching a 39-33 win to confirm their spot in the Playoffs. Speaking exclusively on KBD Live, JioStar expert Sunil Taneja analysed U Mumba’s near-perfect outing and Dabang Delhi K.C.’s last-raid triumph over the Gujarat Giants. Speaking on KBD Live, JioStar expert Sunil Taneja reflected on…

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Beating Pakistan to Olympic Gold in 1964, Asian Games Gold in 1966 Remains Closest to My Heart’: Hockey Legend Gurbux Singh

New Delhi: As India gears up to celebrate 100 years of Indian hockey on November 7, 2025, hockey veteran Gurbux Singh, 90, recalled the most cherished moments of his illustrious career, highlighting India’s 1964 Olympic gold and 1966 Asian Games gold victories against Pakistan. Hockey India launched a month-long campaign to mark the centenary of the sport in the country, commemorating the formation of India’s first hockey administrative body on November 7, 1925. The Indian men’s hockey team won its first Olympic gold in 1928 in Amsterdam, defeating the Netherlands,…

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Indian Junior Hockey Team Eyes Title at 13th Sultan of Johor Cup

New Delhi: Under the guidance of former Olympian and two-time Chief Coach P.R. Sreejesh, India’s junior hockey team—three-time champions in 2013, 2014, and 2022—will compete in the 13th Sultan of Johor Cup from October 11 to 18, aiming to reclaim the title. Historically, Britain holds the record with four titles, while India has finished as runners-up four times (2012, 2015, 2018, 2019) and claimed bronze twice (2023, 2024). The Indian team’s campaign begins against Britain on October 11, followed by matches against New Zealand on October 12, Pakistan on October…

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