Category: Sports

Lucknow: Displaying remarkable grit and determination, Delhi’s Sarthak Sudan emerged as the singles champion at the inaugural Late Dr. KSM Yunus AITA Prize Money Tennis Tournament, overcoming injury to secure a hard-fought victory. In the doubles category, the pair of Atharv Sharma and Anup Mahadev Bajrangi lifted the winner’s trophy. The tournament, sponsored by the IRM Group of Institutions, was organized under the aegis of the Uttar Pradesh Tennis Association and hosted by SDS Tennis Academy at the La Martiniere Lawn Tennis Facility in La Martiniere College. At the closing…

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By Retired Ranji veteran Ashok Bambi Lucknow: The sports journalism community in Lucknow and across Uttar Pradesh is grieving the loss of eminent sports editor Santosh Suri, who passed away on Saturday morning. His demise came as a shock to many, with several colleagues and players learning about the tragic news only hours later. The news of Suri’s passing first surfaced through a social media post by Vijay Lokapally, leaving many in disbelief. Despite his deteriorating health in recent times, his sudden demise has deeply saddened those who knew him…

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Bareilly: The sixth season of the Shri Ram Murti Memorial T-20 Prize Money Cricket Tournament began on a grand note in Bareilly on Friday, drawing enthusiastic participation from players and cricket enthusiasts alike. Organized by the SRMS Trust, the tournament was inaugurated at the SRMS Cricket Stadium campus of Shri Ram Murti Smarak Engineering College. The opening ceremony was graced by Chief Guest Dr. Umesh Gautam, who unveiled the tournament trophy and encouraged players to display sportsmanship and dedication. Marking the official start, Dr. Gautam ceremonially played a shot on…

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Retired Ranji Veteran Ashok Bambi Lucknow: In a game like cricket, fortunes can change in a matter of moments—and Sameer Rizvi has just proved it in style. Delivering a sensational innings under pressure, Rizvi guided his team to an unexpected victory, showcasing composure, power-hitting, and maturity beyond his years. Much like Rinku Singh, whose match-winning heroics transformed his career overnight, Rizvi’s latest performance has put him firmly in the spotlight. His ability to turn around a difficult match not only secured a crucial win but also strengthened his place in…

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Mumbai: In a commanding performance in the Indian Premier League 2026, Sunrisers Hyderabad secured a convincing 65-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders in Kolkata. Despite the emphatic victory, SRH captain Ishan Kishan struck a balanced tone—praising his team’s commitment while expressing dissatisfaction with his own performance. “I’m happy with the commitment the team showed, but I’m not happy with my own game,” Kishan said after the match. He credited the explosive opening partnership between Travis Head (46 off 21) and Abhishek Sharma (48 off 21), which added 82 runs in…

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Lucknow: The debate over Rishabh Pant’s role at the top of the order continues to intensify in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2026, with the Lucknow Super Giants captain admitting he may or may not persist as an opener this season. Pant’s remarks came after his team’s defeat to Delhi Capitals in Lucknow, where a stunning unbeaten knock by Sameer Rizvi guided Delhi to a six-wicket victory despite early setbacks. Rizvi smashed 70 off 47 balls, including five sixes and four boundaries, stitching an unbroken 119-run partnership with Tristan Stubbs…

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Mumbai: Speaking on Star Sports & JioHotstar, JioStar experts Faf du Plessis, Irfan Pathan, Harbhajan Singh, Aakash Chopra, Cheteshwar Pujara, Mohammad Kaif, Hanuma Vihari, Piyush Chawla, Saba Karim, Sanjay Bangar and Lakshmipathy Balaji shared their predictions for the playoff contenders in the TATA IPL 2026. While Mumbai Indians were a unanimous favourite across most experts, the last year’s two finalists, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings, also found strong backing. Faf du Plessis picked MI, RCB, PBKS and one out of DC or CSK as his four teams to make…

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Mumbai: Delhi Capitals clinched a six-wicket victory against the Lucknow Super Giants in TATA IPL 2026, riding on Sameer Rizvi’s unbeaten half-century after coming in as an impact player. Speaking on Star Sports’ ‘Amul Cricket Live’, JioStar experts Cheteshwar Pujara and Piyush Chawla discussed Rizvi’s clutch performance, Kuldeep Yadav’s transformation, and Lungi Ngidi continuing from where he left off in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Speaking on Star Sports’ ‘Amul Cricket Live’, JioStar expert Cheteshwar Pujara praised DC’s move to bring in Sameer Rizvi as the impact player:…

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Mumbai: Delhi Capitals got off the mark in their opening game of TATA IPL 2026 with a nervy win against the Lucknow Super Giants. Speaking on JioHotstar’s ‘Google Search AI Mode Match Centre Live’, JioStar experts Kevin Pietersen and Irfan Pathan shared their thoughts on Sameer Rizvi’s coming-of-age knock, Rishabh Pant’s batting position, and DC’s last-minute change in the batting order, sending in Tristan Stubbs ahead of David Miller. Speaking on JioHotstar’s ‘Google Search AI Mode Match Centre Live’, JioStar expert Kevin Pietersen heaped praise on Sameer Rizvi while recalling…

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TATA IPL 2026 opening weekend reach crosses 515 million across all screens CTV reach up goes up by 30%, concurrency grows 61% First two matches TVR on LTV grows by 24% Mumbai: JioStar reaffirmed its status as the undisputed home of sports with the biggest ever opening weekend of TATA IPL. On the back of 200+ run chases across the first two matches, the opening weekend of the 2026 edition scaled new peaks on reach and consumption across both Star Sports Network and JioHotstar. Driven by the two high-scoring games,…

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