Category: Sports

Retired Ranji veteran Ashok Bambi Lucknow: Shubman Gill and his men pulled off a stunning win over the West Indies at Guwahati in the second match of the series, and the game left a trail of ODI records behind it. It is only the second time in one-day history that a team has successfully chased more than 400. South Africa were the first, when they hunted down Ricky Ponting’s Australia’s mammoth 434. It was also the first ODI ever to feature five centuries: three from the West Indies batters, then…

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Retired Ranji veteran Ashok Bambi Lucknow: Exactly 50 years ago, we arrived in Bombay for an 18-day tour of eight matches. The tour happened thanks to the kind help of Vilas Godbole, then Joint Secretary of the BCA, and our star bowler Vikram Lele. Vilas bhai was so impressed by Lele’s bowling that he rated him as another Chandrasekhar. When we reached Bombay, the Times of India even ran a small headline before our matches: “Another Chandra has arrived.” Sadly, back pain kept Lele from performing as expected. Still, his…

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Lucknow: Ayushman Pathak, Aashi Kiran, Aswik Srivastava and Aarushi Yadav emerged champions in their respective categories at the TPL Ranking Uttar Pradesh Tennis Tournament, delivering impressive performances in the finals played. Ayushman Pathak and Aashi Kiran claimed the boys’ and girls’ Under-14 titles, respectively, while Aswik Srivastava and Aarushi Yadav won the boys’ and girls’ Under-12 crowns. Organised by SDS Tennis Academy under the aegis of the Uttar Pradesh Tennis Association, the tournament was held at the La Martiniere Lawn Tennis Facility at La Martiniere College, Lucknow. In the boys’…

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Greater Noida: Indian golfer Shubhankar Sharma produced an impressive performance to win the Vishwaraj Samudra Presents Kapil Dev Invitational Tour Championship, powered by NALCO, at Jaypee Greens Golf and Spa Resort. Sharma carded a final-round three-under-par 69 to secure the title by six shots in the ₹2 crore tournament. The 30-year-old Chandigarh golfer finished with a four-round total of 14-under-par 274, recording scores of 68, 65, 72 and 69. He earned ₹30 lakh for the victory, his second title on the DP World PGTI Tour this season. His previous triumph…

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Lucknow: Mohammed Hamdan and Kanishka clinched the under-10 titles with impressive performances at the TPL Ranking Uttar Pradesh Tennis Tournament, being held at the La Martiniere Lawn Tennis Facility at La Martiniere College in Lucknow. Organised by SDS Tennis Academy under the aegis of the Uttar Pradesh Tennis Association, the tournament witnessed competitive action across age categories. In the boys’ under-10 final, Mohammed Hamdan defeated Avyan Jain 4-0 to secure the championship. In the girls’ under-10 final, Kanishka emerged victorious, beating Akshita 4-1 to lift the title. The under-14 categories…

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Lucknow: Indian hockey has continued to strengthen its position in Asia, with the men’s and women’s teams achieving significant success under the tenure of chief selector Dr RP Singh, who also heads Hockey Uttar Pradesh. Addressing a press conference in Lucknow following the 20th Asian Games in Japan, Dr Singh discussed the teams’ performances, selection strategies and plans for the future. He said both Indian teams had won gold medals at the continental event, reflecting the progress made in recent years. He added that the next priority was to provide…

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Lucknow: Muthoot FinCorp Limited has been named the title sponsor of India’s home cricket season, strengthening its association with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The partnership covers international series and tournaments hosted in India, along with domestic cricket competitions. The sponsorship includes matches involving the senior men’s and women’s national teams, India A and India B men’s teams, India A women’s team, and the men’s and women’s Under-19 sides, along with other designated teams. Major domestic tournaments covered by the agreement include the Ranji Trophy, Irani…

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A New Chapter for Diagnostics in Maharashtra as Neuberg and NM Medical Join Hands  Mumbai (Anil Bedag): In a significant step towards making healthcare services in Maharashtra more integrated and technology-driven, Neuberg Diagnostics and NM Medical have announced a strategic partnership. Under this initiative, leading pathology, radiology and preventive wellness brands across the state will come together on a common network. NM Medical’s four decades of expertise in advanced radiology, cardiology and preventive wellness will now work in synergy with Neuberg’s advanced capabilities in genomics, molecular diagnostics, digital pathology, proteomics…

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Performance Analysis to Be Part of Training Programme for Young Cricketers Lucknow: Young cricket enthusiasts in Chinhat and neighbouring areas can now access professional training closer to home, with REPL Cricket Academy opening a new training centre at Naubasta Kala in Chinhat. The centre will offer coaching in batting, bowling and fielding, along with fitness and conditioning programmes. Performance analysis will also form an integral part of the training, helping players assess their strengths, identify areas for improvement and prepare for competitive cricket. The initiative aims to strengthen the fundamentals…

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