Category: Sports

Lucknow: Senior officials of the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) — including Secretary Prem Manohar Gupta, Treasurer Sachin Anand Shukla, Director Riyasat Ali, Media Committee Chairman Mohd. Faheem, and Ekana Sports City CMD Uday Sinha — announced that the fourth and crucial match of the India–South Africa T20 International series will be played at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on December 17, 2025. This fixture is expected to be a decisive encounter for both teams, raising excitement among cricket fans across the state.…

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Ipoh, Malaysia: India booked a place in the final of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup after a commanding 14-3 win over Canada in pool play, powered by a brilliant four-goal performance from drag-flicker Jugraj Singh. In addition to Jugraj, Rajinder Singh, Abhishek, and Amit Rohidas scored two goals each, while Sanjay, Selvam Karthi, Dilpreet Singh, and Neelkant Sharma contributed one goal apiece. Canada’s goals came from Brendon Guralyuk, Matthew Sarmento, and Jyotswaroop Sidhu. India struck early with Neelkant Sharma scoring in the fourth minute, followed by Rajinder Singh’s effort six…

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Ranchi: In a spectacular display of batting and bowling, India defeated South Africa by 17 runs in the first One Day International (ODI) of the three-match series at Ranchi, taking a 1-0 lead. The victory was powered by Virat Kohli’s 52nd ODI century and a crucial late four from left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav. Batting first, India posted a massive 349/8 in 50 overs, thanks to Kohli’s 135 runs off 120 balls, including 7 sixes and 11 fours. Opener Rohit Sharma contributed 57 while captain KL Rahul added 60, forming key…

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Mumbai: India’s Test cricket concerns deepened after suffering a 2-0 home series defeat to South Africa, capped by a collapse to 140 on the final day of the second Test in Guwahati. On JioStar’s post-match show Cricket Live, experts Anil Kumble and Dale Steyn examined India’s batting failures, South Africa’s historic triumph, and the structural issues confronting Indian Test cricket. Anil Kumble expressed disappointment over India’s repeated batting struggles:“Across the four innings, India managed only 83.5 overs at best — and that too because of a resilient lower-order stand between…

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Mumbai: The TATA WPL 2026 auction witnessed some headline-making moves, including UP Warriorz securing Sophie Ecclestone for ₹85 lakh via right-to-match, Amelia Kerr returning to Mumbai Indians for ₹3 crore, and Delhi Capitals signing Shree Charani for ₹1.3 crore. On JioStar’s Match Centre Live Auction Special, cricket experts Aakash Chopra, Anjum Chopra, and Mithali Raj analyzed the auction dynamics, highlighting the significance of these acquisitions. Aakash Chopra commented on Ecclestone’s price:“Sophie Ecclestone is primarily a bowler, so her ₹85 lakh price tag is slightly surprising. Only one bowler has fetched…

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Mumbai: Deepti Sharma, one of the standout stars of the TATA WPL, returned to UP Warriorz after being acquired via right-to-match for ₹3.2 crore, making her the second most expensive player in the auction. Speaking on JioHotstar’s Match Centre Live Auction Special, Sharma shared her excitement about rejoining the franchise, reflected on her growth as a batter in the WPL, and highlighted Phoebe Litchfield as a key addition to the squad. Expressing her joy, Deepti said: “I’m from Uttar Pradesh and have strong ties with UP Warriorz. The management has…

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New Delhi: Delhi Capitals, three-time finalists in the TATA WPL, are gearing up for the 2026 season with renewed confidence following a strategic auction. The team strengthened its squad by securing key players, including Sree Charani, Chinelle Henry, and Sneh Rana, ahead of the highly anticipated campaign. Speaking on JioHotstar, Sree Charani expressed her joy at returning to Delhi Capitals:“Before the auction, I was just hoping to play in WPL this season with any team. But I am very happy to be back with Delhi Capitals. It feels like home…

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Mumbai: The TATA Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 Auction turned into a defining moment for Vidarbha cricketer Bharti Fulmali, who was brought back by the Gujarat Giants via the Right to Match (RTM) card. The auction also saw Mumbai Indians secure the return of New Zealand all-rounder Amelia Kerr, strengthening their squad ahead of the new season. Speaking on JioHotstar after the auction, Fulmali expressed relief, joy and renewed confidence. “This will be my proper debut since I earlier played only as Harleen Deol’s injury replacement,” she said. “After going…

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Lucknow: In a country that treats cricketers like demigods, it is astonishing how quickly their humanity becomes collateral damage the moment personal turmoil becomes public. The postponement of Smriti Mandhana’s wedding should have prompted empathy—her father was rushed to a hospital with heart-attack-like symptoms, her fiancé Palash Muchhal was hospitalized the very next day due to stress, and two families abruptly found themselves juggling medical emergencies and media glare. What followed, instead, was a contemptible spectacle. Rumours, “leaked chats,” doctored screenshots, misidentified women, harassment, and doxxing—India’s media ecosystem and its…

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