Category: Sports

Young wicketkeeper-batter reveals his obsession with power-hitting, Dhoni-inspired helicopter shots, and fearless finishing after match-winning knock against KKR New Delhi: A fearless young batter, a pressure-packed chase, and a finish worthy of the biggest stage — 21-year-old wicketkeeper-batter Mukul Chaudhary announced himself in spectacular fashion during IPL 2026 with a sensational unbeaten innings that powered Lucknow Super Giants to a dramatic five-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens. The Rajasthan-born batter smashed an unbeaten 54 off just 27 balls, hammering seven towering sixes and two boundaries in a…

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Captain backs balanced Indian side ahead of ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, stresses fearless mindset and powerplay dominance New Delhi: India captain Harmanpreet Kaur has expressed strong confidence in her team’s ability to lift the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup title, asserting that the current Indian squad possesses both the talent and temperament needed to conquer the global stage. Set to lead India in her fifth consecutive ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, Harmanpreet said the team is entering the tournament with belief, preparation, and composure rather than pressure…

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Bhopal: India men’s national under-18 field hockey team and India women’s national under-18 field hockey team are gearing up for an important international challenge as they prepare to face the Australian Under-18 men’s and women’s teams in separate four-match series from May 15 to May 20 in Bhopal. The matches will be played at the Udhav Das Mehta (Bhai Ji) Central Centre and are expected to serve as a key preparatory platform ahead of the upcoming Under-18 Hockey Asia Cup, scheduled to be held later this month in Kakamigahara. The…

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Ahmedabad: Indian Premier League has entered its decisive phase, with the Board of Control for Cricket in India announcing the complete schedule for the playoffs and final of the tournament. According to Board of Control for Cricket in India Honorary Secretary Devajit Saikia, the grand final of IPL 2026 will be played on May 31 at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium, the world’s largest cricket stadium. The playoffs will begin with Qualifier 1 on May 26 at the HPCA Stadium, where the top two teams in the league standings will…

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Cyprus: The Mediterranean breeze carried a deceptive calm across the cliffs of Paphos, Cyprus, in the spring of 2026. Beneath the golden skies and beside the endless blue sea, however, the world’s sharpest chess minds were locked in a relentless battle for one of the sport’s greatest prizes — the right to challenge reigning World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju for the crown of world chess. Inside the luxurious Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort, tension crackled through every move, every silence, every glance at the board. The 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament…

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Malmö, Sweden: In a result that has sent ripples through the global chess community, former World Champion Magnus Carlsen saw his long-standing unbeaten streak in classical chess come to an unexpected end after a hard-fought defeat against Dutch grandmaster Jorden van Foreest at the TePe Sigeman & Co chess tournament. The loss marked the conclusion of a remarkable run in classical formats that had stretched for nearly a year, underlining both Carlsen’s dominance and the increasingly competitive nature of elite chess. A High-Stakes Battle from the Opening Moves The encounter…

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Mumbai: KL Rahul has emerged as one of the standout performers for Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League 2026 season, delivering impactful starts at the top of the order as the franchise pushes for a place in the playoffs. Speaking on JioStar’s Superstars, Rahul reflected on his evolving batting approach, his partnership with Pathum Nissanka, overcoming the perception of being only a Test batter, and how fatherhood has transformed both his life and cricket. Rahul acknowledged that T20 cricket has changed dramatically in recent years, with teams placing far…

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Chennai: Chennai Super Kings delivered a commanding performance in the Indian Premier League 2026 season, defeating Delhi Capitals by eight wickets in a clinical chase. Following the victory, former cricketers and JioStar experts Irfan Pathan and Mark Boucher praised the performances of Sanju Samson, rising youngster Kartik Sharma and spinner Akeal Hosein during JioHotstar’s Google Search AI Mode Match Centre Live. Pathan described Samson as a batter currently operating at the peak of his abilities, highlighting the wicketkeeper-batter’s tactical awareness and composure under pressure. According to him, Samson showed excellent…

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Mumbai: Punjab Kings have carried forward the momentum from last season’s runner-up finish in the Indian Premier League 2026 campaign, with captain Shreyas Iyer once again earning widespread praise for his leadership qualities. Speaking on JioStar’s TATA IPL: Out or Not Out, former India cricketers Suresh Raina and Irfan Pathan hailed Iyer’s captaincy, placing him among the league’s elite leaders while also discussing the contenders for the IPL 2026 title. Raina said Iyer has consistently transformed every franchise he has represented by introducing a fearless and aggressive brand of cricket.…

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