Kurukshetra: The historic city of Kurukshetra witnessed the grand launch of the Dream Tennis Cricket League (Season-1, North Zone), marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter for cricket enthusiasts in the region. The launch event, held in Umri near Kurukshetra, was attended by renowned cricket commentator and former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra as the chief guest. His presence added prestige to the ceremony and inspired young players eager to showcase their talent. During the event, organisers officially unveiled the league’s poster and team jerseys, generating enthusiasm among players, sports…
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“IF SRH ARE GOING TO HAVE A SUCCESSFUL CAMPAIGN, THEY WILL HAVE TO BULLY OPPOSITION BOWLERS AND OUT-BAT TEAMS”: FAF DU PLESSIS
Mumbai: Sunrisers Hyderabad, under the leadership of Captain Pat Cummins and Head Coach Daniel Vettori, have broken several batting and six-hitting records in the last two TATA IPL seasons, but the trophy has eluded them. Speaking on JioHotstar’s ‘Game Plan – Know Your Team’, JioStar experts Faf du Plessis and Laxmipathy Balaji shared their thoughts on SRH’s strengths and weaknesses, the trade involving Mohammed Shami, and Abhishek Sharma’s form going into the new edition. Speaking on JioHotstar’s ‘Game Plan – Know Your Team’, JioStar expert Faf du Plessis analysed SRH’s…
Read MoreMCA ANNOUNCES T20 MUMBAI LEAGUE SEASON 4 AND LAUNCHES INAUGURAL WOMEN’S LEAGUE
Rohit Sharma unveils trophies of both, men’s and women’s league Mumbai: Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) today announced the return of T20 Mumbai League with an exhilarating Season 4 and also launched the inaugural T20 Mumbai Women’s League, pitted to be the most exciting domestic tournaments in the women’s arena. The trophies for both tournaments were unveiled by Rohit Sharma, face of the league, at a glittering event in Mumbai that was also attended by Mumbai star and India players Sayali Satghare, MCA President Ajinkya Naik, Cabinet Minister and former MCA…
Read MoreOpen State Senior Women’s Football Championship Kicks Off in Gonda
Gonda: The Open State Senior Women’s Football Championship began on Saturday at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, organised under the aegis of the Sports Directorate Uttar Pradesh and the district administration. The tournament is scheduled to be held from March 14 to March 18, 2026 at the Regional Sports Office premises. The opening ceremony was inaugurated by Revenue Officer Rinki Jaiswal, who interacted with the participating players and encouraged them to perform with dedication and sportsmanship. On the opening day, several exciting matches were played. The first match between Sant Kabir Nagar…
Read MoreMCA pays tribute to Mumbai’s sports journalists with Honours Board at Wankhede Stadium
Mumbai: The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) today unveiled the Honours Board of sports journalists of Mumbai at the Balasaheb Thackeray Press Box at Wankhede Stadium, in a special ceremony attended by senior members of the cricketing and media fraternity. The Honours Board recognises and celebrates the invaluable contribution of Mumbai’s sports journalists to the growth, documentation and promotion of cricket in the city. It has been instituted as a mark of respect for members of the media who have dedicated decades to covering the game and shaping its narrative. The…
Read MoreSports Legends Unite at DP World Celebrity Golf Event to Support Gavaskar’s CHAMPS Foundation
Mumbai: A host of renowned sports personalities from cricket, tennis and golf came together at the opening ceremony of the DP World Celebrity Golf Event, a charity initiative aimed at raising awareness for the CHAMPS Foundation founded by cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar. The star-studded event witnessed the presence of several former Indian cricketers including Yuvraj Singh, Murali Vijay, Murali Kartik, Subramaniam Badrinath, Venkatesh Prasad and Gundappa Viswanath. They were joined by former England cricket captains Eoin Morgan and Michael Vaughan, as well as tennis legend Leander Paes. Prominent golfers Gaurav…
Read More“VIRAT PLAYS A MAJOR PART IN RCB’S SUCCESS, BUT LAST YEAR THEIR BOWLING UNIT ALSO CAME TO THE FORE”: ANIL KUMBLE
Mumbai: The 19th edition of the TATA IPL is set to begin on March 28, with all 10 teams gearing up for the marquee tournament. Speaking on JioStar’s ‘TATA IPL: Out or Out of the Park’, JioStar experts Anil Kumble and Cheteshwar Pujara shared their views on RCB’s team performance in the 2025 season, MS Dhoni’s batting position, and the debate over the greatest team in TATA IPL history. Speaking on JioStar’s ‘TATA IPL: Out or Out of the Park’, JioStar expert Anil Kumble explained how not just Virat Kohli,…
Read MoreGujarat Titans name former India ‘keeper Vijay Dahiya as Assistant Coach
Ahmedabad: Gujarat Titans has announced the appointment of former India wicketkeeper-batter Vijay Dahiya as an Assistant Coach ahead of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, further strengthening the franchise’s coaching setup. A respected figure in Indian cricket, Dahiya represented the country in 19 ODIs and two Tests and enjoyed a successful domestic career with Delhi before transitioning into coaching. He later guided Delhi to the Ranji Trophy title in the 2007–08 season and has since built a strong coaching portfolio across domestic and IPL teams. His appointment follows…
Read More“SANJU SAMSON’S PRESENCE WILL MAKE A LOT OF DIFFERENCE FOR CSK; NO ONE KNOWS RR BETTER THAN HIM”: IRFAN PATHAN ON CSK’S OPENING FIXTURE
Mumbai: The Fearless Prodigies, Heavyweights, and Legends of the TATA IPL return, as the schedule for the 2026 edition was announced for the first 20 matches, with defending champions RCB getting their campaign underway at home against SRH on March 28. Speaking on JioStar’s ‘TATA IPL: Schedule Announcement’, JioStar experts Abhinav Mukund, Irfan Pathan, and Sanjay Bangar shared their thoughts on the Sanju Samson factor for CSK, RCB’s opening game, and MI aiming to get off to a winning start. Speaking on JioStar’s ‘TATA IPL: Schedule Announcement’, JioStar expert Abhinav…
Read More“THIS IPL SEASON MIGHT BE THE LAST TIME WE SEE MS DHONI IN THE YELLOW JERSEY”: IRFAN PATHAN
Mumbai: Chennai Super Kings enter TATA IPL 2026 chasing a record sixth title, bolstered by Sanju Samson’s arrival. Speaking on JioHotstar’s ‘Game Plan – Know Your Team’, JioStar experts Piyush Chawla and Irfan Pathan highlighted Samson’s role in opening the innings, Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad’s leadership, and MS Dhoni’s impact. Speaking on JioHotstar’s ‘Game Plan – Know Your Team’, JioStar expert Piyush Chawla highlighted how the inclusion of Sanju Samson solves CSK’s opening challenge: “Sanju Samson is a match winner in himself. He proved his doubters wrong with three back-to-back impactful…
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