Category: Sports

Hyderabad: In a tournament known for producing stars, Praful Hinge announced himself in spectacular fashion, delivering one of the most memorable debuts of the Indian Premier League 2026. The 24-year-old pacer’s breathtaking opening over for Sunrisers Hyderabad left Rajasthan Royals reeling and set the tone for a dominant victory. A Debut to Remember Making his first appearance in the IPL, Hinge needed just six deliveries to make headlines. With nerves of steel and impeccable control, he struck three times in his opening over, dismissing Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel, and Lhuan-dre…

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Hyderabad: A night of fearless cricket and emerging talent lit up the Indian Premier League 2026 as Sunrisers Hyderabad delivered a commanding 57-run victory over Rajasthan Royals. The contest, played in Hyderabad, will be remembered not just for the emphatic margin but for the stunning impact of SRH’s debutants, who dismantled RR with a ruthless bowling display. Kishan Leads a Power-Packed SRH Batting Display Batting first, Sunrisers Hyderabad piled up an imposing 216/6, powered by a scintillating knock from skipper Ishan Kishan. The left-hander anchored the innings with a blistering…

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Chennai: Chennai Super Kings delivered a commanding all-round performance to defeat Kolkata Knight Riders by 32 runs, securing consecutive victories in an IPL season for the first time in two years. The win, achieved at home, marked a significant turnaround in Chennai’s campaign. Strong Foundation Powers CSK to 192/5 Batting first, Chennai Super Kings posted a competitive total of 192/5 in their allotted 20 overs. The hosts came out aggressively in the powerplay, racing to 72/2 within the first six overs and setting the tone for a high-scoring innings. While…

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Lucknow/Ghaziabad: In a major boost to sports infrastructure and urban development, a ₹2,200-crore mega project featuring an international cricket stadium and an integrated aerocity township has been proposed in Ghaziabad, near the national capital. The ambitious project, spread across 417 acres in Rajnagar Extension (Morti area), aims to transform the region into a world-class hub for sports, tourism, and business. Officials said the plan includes a state-of-the-art cricket stadium along with a large-scale urban development model combining residential, commercial, and recreational facilities. According to authorities, the cricket stadium will be…

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Legacy honoured at Wankhede Stadium as MCA unveils Ravi Shastri Stand, names stadium gates after Dilip Sardesai, Eknath Solkar and Diana Edulji Mumbai: In a moment etched in Mumbai cricket’s history, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) today inscribed the names of cricketing stalwarts, Ravi Shastri, Dilip Sardesai, Eknath Solkar, and Diana Edulji, at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, recognising their contributions to Mumbai and Indian cricket. The honours were unveiled by the Honourable Chief Minister of Maharashtra,  Devendra Fadnavis, as a stand was named after Ravi Shastri and stadium gates were…

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Ahmedabad: The SRT10 Altevol Centre of Excellence Sports Academy in Ahmedabad officially opened, marking a significant step in expanding structured, high-quality grassroots cricket development in India. This is the second such centre in the country, building on the success of the SRT10 Global Academy at the DY Patil Sports Centre in Navi Mumbai. The inaugural day began with a traditional puja ceremony, followed by an immersive cricketing session that offered young participants a first-hand experience of the academy’s training philosophy and professional coaching environment. A key highlight was a special…

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Mumbai: Rajasthan Royals continued their dominant run in the Indian Premier League 2026 season, securing their fourth consecutive win with a clinical six-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The match showcased emerging talent, composed batting, and sharp fielding, drawing praise from experts on Star Sports’ ‘Amul Cricket Live’. Jurel’s All-Round Batting Excellence Former India all-rounder Sanjay Bangar lauded Dhruv Jurel for a well-crafted innings that highlighted his versatility. “It was a very good knock. RCB tried to bowl wider to him, especially since in the previous game he had scored…

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Mumbai: Mumbai Indians slumped to their third consecutive defeat in the Indian Premier League 2026 season, going down by 18 runs to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a high-scoring encounter that exposed both batting and bowling concerns. Speaking on Star Sports’ ‘Amul Cricket Live’, former India captain Sunil Gavaskar pointed to a crucial phase in the chase where Mumbai lost momentum. “At one stage, it looked like Mumbai Indians would struggle to even reach 200. After Rohit Sharma’s retirement and the dismissals of Rickelton and Tilak Varma in the same over,…

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Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru registered a convincing 18-run victory over Mumbai Indians in their Indian Premier League 2026 clash, with experts highlighting key moments that shaped the game—from batting intent to disciplined bowling. Speaking on JioHotstar’s ‘Google Search AI Mode Match Centre Live’, former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan pointed out that while Mumbai’s batting faltered in the chase, the problems began much earlier. “There are concerns with the batting, no doubt, but the bigger issue was conceding 240. That said, chasing 241 on this pitch, you still expect them to…

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