Category: Sports

New Delhi: Captain and drag-flick specialist Harmanpreet Singh struck a hat-trick as defending champions India thrashed Bangladesh 10-0 in their final Pool A match at Kakamigahara, Japan, to finish at the top of the pool with five consecutive victories. India had already secured a place in the semi-finals before the match. They will now face arch-rivals Pakistan in the semi-final on Thursday, October 1. Abhishek opened the scoring in the third minute with a powerful reverse hit from the right side of the circle. However, India suffered a setback shortly…

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Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh shuttler Arsh Mohammed delivered a standout performance in front of the home crowd, winning the men’s doubles title at the Yonex Sunrise Dr Akhilesh Das Gupta Memorial All India Senior Ranking Badminton Tournament 2026. The seventh-seeded Arsh, partnering Chhattisgarh’s Saurav Sahu, defeated Karnataka’s Sumit AR and Arya T in straight games in the final at the BBD UP Badminton Academy, Gomti Nagar. The winning pair prevailed 15-7, 15-12 to lift the trophy. Arsh and Saurav took control from the opening exchanges, using accurate serves and well-placed shots…

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Lucknow: Lucknow Shernis were crowned champions of the inaugural Lucknow Women’s Premier League after defeating SAGE Falcon by seven runs in a thrilling final at the SAGE Ground. Batting first after being asked to do so, Lucknow Shernis posted 114 for six in 20 overs. SAGE Falcon managed 107 for seven in their allotted 20 overs. Saanvi Bhatia emerged as the match-winner with an impressive spell of three wickets for 19 runs. Lucknow made an uncertain start after Anshu Tiwari retired hurt for nine and Vagisha Singh was dismissed for…

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Rajkot: Indian Under-19 batter Lakshya Raichandani produced a magnificent double-century in the Youth Test against Australia in Rajkot, remaining unbeaten on 210 to put India in a commanding position. Raichandani faced 256 deliveries and struck 20 fours and four sixes during his memorable innings. His outstanding knock played a key role in India’s strong first-innings performance after Australia were bowled out for 217. India reached 430/8, establishing a substantial 213-run first-innings lead over Australia. Yashvardhan Chauhan contributed a valuable 54, while Mohit Ulwa remained unbeaten on 58 to provide further…

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Lucknow: After rain disrupted six matches over two-and-a-half days, clear weather brought the excitement back to the Lucknow Women’s Premier League on Sunday, with the Lucknow Shernies booking their place in the final. In the semi-final at the SAGE Ground, the Shernies defeated Lucknow Nawabi Queen by six wickets. The final will be played on Monday. Aayushi Srivastava was named Player of the Match for her composed knock. The match was reduced to 18 overs per side due to the weather. After winning the toss, the Shernies opted to bowl…

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Lucknow: Lucknow shuttler Sonali Singh teamed up with Ritika Thaker to clinch the women’s doubles title at the Kampala International 2026 in Uganda. Playing at the Lugogo Indoor Stadium, the Indian pair defeated compatriots Ishita Negi and Akshita Manral in straight games, winning the final 21-16, 21-17. Sonali and Ritika made an attacking start and maintained their composure during long rallies. The pair established early leads in both games and converted crucial points consistently to keep their opponents under pressure. Ishita and Akshita attempted to fight back, but the Indian…

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Rain may yet have the final say on Monday New Delhi: Defending champions India, led by Shreyas Iyer, go into Monday’s Asian Games quarter-final against Afghanistan in Aichi-Nagoya in high spirits, having recently swept Afghanistan 3-0 in a T20I series. India beat Afghanistan in the final at Hangzhou in 2023 to win gold, and the gap between the two sides is clear. India are also the reigning two-time T20 World Cup champions. Afghanistan, by contrast, have never beaten India in a T20I. Afghanistan’s batters have often struggled to keep pace…

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Kanpur: Green Park Stadium in Kanpur will host Baby Games 2026 from October 5 to 10, offering children aged 3 to 8½ years an opportunity to participate in a wide range of sporting activities. The competitions have been designed according to different age groups, with formats and events tailored to the children’s developmental levels. Organised by the Kanpur Olympic Association in association with the Uttar Pradesh Olympic Association and with the support of Kreeda Bharati, the event aims to introduce children to organised sports at an early age and encourage…

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Lucknow: Women cricketers in Lucknow are set to receive both a competitive platform and financial recognition, with the first-ever Lucknow Women’s Premier League witnessing an enthusiastic player auction on Friday. Around two dozen rated players attracted bids of up to ₹25,000 each as six franchises competed to strengthen their squads. In several cases, two or more franchises offered the maximum bid of ₹25,000, forcing the organisers to use a lottery to determine the player’s team. The auction was inaugurated by Cricket Association Lucknow president and league chairman Dr Navneet Sehgal,…

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Lucknow: Preparations have intensified in Lucknow for the first T20 International between India and the West Indies, scheduled for October 6 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium. The Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) held a ticket launch and press briefing on Saturday, outlining arrangements for the much-awaited international fixture. UPCA Secretary Prem Manohar Gupta said preparations for the match are progressing and all necessary arrangements are being finalised. Ticket prices have been kept accessible, with the cheapest ticket priced at ₹399. The most expensive tickets,…

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