Category: Sports

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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Lucknow: Third-seeded Ananya Jain won the singles title at the 25th RS Sagar Memorial All India Women’s Prize Money Tennis Tournament, while the third-seeded Uttar Pradesh pair of Shagun Kumari and Iram Zaidi emerged champions in the doubles event. Organised by SDS Tennis Academy under the aegis of the Uttar Pradesh Tennis Association, the tournament concluded with the singles and doubles finals at the La Martiniere Lawn Tennis Facility at La Martiniere College on Saturday. In the singles final, Ananya Jain was leading fourth seed Shatakshi Chaudhary 3-3 when Shatakshi…

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New Delhi: India will begin another phase of their ODI preparations for the 2027 World Cup with a three-match series against the West Indies, starting September 27. The BCCI has named a 15-member squad led by Shubman Gill, with former captain Rohit Sharma and senior batter Virat Kohli included in the 50-over side. Ravindra Jadeja also returns to the ODI squad. The matches are scheduled in Thiruvananthapuram, Guwahati and New Chandigarh and will provide the Indian team with an opportunity to assess combinations ahead of next year’s World Cup, which…

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