Category: Sports

Lucknow: An all-Delhi clash will headline the singles final of the Swarup Agarwal Memorial AITA Men’s Prize Money Tennis Tournament, as top seed Mayank Sharma and Vansh Bisht stormed into the title round with commanding semifinal performances. The tournament, carrying a prize purse of ₹1 lakh and sponsored by India Pesticides Limited, is being hosted by SDS Tennis Academy at the La Martiniere Lawn Tennis Facility in Lucknow. In the first singles semifinal, top-seeded Mayank Sharma delivered a dominant display, defeating eighth seed Arnatya Ohlyan of Haryana 6-1, 6-0. Sharma…

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Mumbai/ Lucknow: The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are gearing up for TATA IPL 2026 with a renewed focus on team cohesion, strengthened domestic pace attack, and a determination to win their maiden title. Speaking on JioStar’s ‘IPL Today Live’, LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka and Global Director of Cricket Tom Moody outlined the franchise’s plans and key improvements ahead of the new season. Moody highlighted the emphasis on building a strong Indian fast-bowling unit, noting that past seasons revealed fitness gaps in some players. “We’ve addressed areas that needed improvement, including…

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High-retention, multi-category partner network reflects sustained brand trust. Franchise continues to evolve into a scaled platform for long-term brand building Ahmedabad: As the TATA IPL continues to grow in scale and cultural relevance, Gujarat Titans are entering the 2026 season with a partner ecosystem that reflects both momentum and maturity. With 37 partners onboard this year, the franchise is not just expanding its commercial footprint, but reinforcing its credibility and long-term vision, built on brand trust and sustained growth. Since their debut title-winning season in 2022, Gujarat Titans have focused…

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Mumbai:  The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), who finished in the lower half of the points table in last season’s TATA IPL, are entering the 2026 campaign with a new challenge: integrating Abhishek Nayar as Head Coach while navigating the absence of former captain Gautam Gambhir. Speaking on JioStar’s ‘IPL Today Live’, experts Faf du Plessis and Aakash Chopra discussed the evolving leadership dynamics within KKR. Du Plessis praised Gambhir’s competitive nature and high standards: “Gambhir has always been a leader who sets high standards and ensures accountability in the dressing…

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Mumbai: The International Cricket Council’s (ICC) #T20CreatorClub, which JioStar played a major role in activating, emerged as one of the largest creator-led programs during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka. Bringing together over 250 creators across genres, the initiative captured the excitement and cultural energy of the tournament, turning on-field moments into authentic stories that resonated with fans across social media. Reflecting the growing role of creators in shaping modern sports fandom, the ICC’s #T20CreatorClub generated more than 2.5 billion organic video views across…

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New Delhi: The 19th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to begin on March 28, 2026, with the final scheduled for May 31, 2026. This season features ten teams, all led by Indian cricketers—a first in IPL history. The opening match will see defending champions Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) face off against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on March 28. In total, 84 matches will be played across 13 cities, although due to assembly elections in Bengal, Assam, and Tamil Nadu, the initial schedule…

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Lucknow: Rajasthan’s Amit and Haryana’s Upnishad Bhardwaj delivered stunning performances to upset seeded opponents and advance to the quarterfinals on the second day of the Swarup Agrawal Memorial AITA Men’s Prize Money Tennis Tournament. The ₹1 lakh prize money event, sponsored by India Pesticides Limited, is being organized by SDS Tennis Academy at the La Martiniere Lawn Tennis Facility. Major Upsets in Pre-Quarterfinals Qualifier Amit produced a commanding display to defeat sixth seed Anshuman Singh of Uttar Pradesh 6-2, 6-3, using precise shot-making and consistent pressure to dominate the match.…

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Lucknow: Haryana’s Vansh Nandal delivered a remarkable performance to pull off a major upset and storm into the semifinals of the Swarup Agrawal Memorial AITA Men’s Prize Money Tennis Tournament. The tournament, carrying a prize purse of ₹1 lakh and sponsored by India Pesticides Limited, is being आयोजित by SDS Tennis Academy at the La Martiniere Lawn Tennis Facility. Nandal’s Gritty Comeback Win In a thrilling quarterfinal clash, Vansh Nandal defeated second seed Mukil Ramanan of Tamil Nadu 6-4, 0-6, 6-2. Nandal showed composure to take the first set, but…

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New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India has unveiled the Indian squad for the upcoming five-match Women’s T20 International series against South Africa, scheduled to be played from April 17 to April 27 on South African soil. The team will once again be led by experienced skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, with star opener Smriti Mandhana named as vice-captain. The squad features a strong mix of established performers and emerging talent as India looks to fine-tune preparations in the T20 format. The batting unit includes aggressive opener Shafali Verma,…

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Mumbai: Gujarat Titans fell short in the TATA IPL Eliminator last season and will be aiming to go further and lift the trophy for the second time. Speaking on JioHotstar’s ‘Game Plan – Know Your Team’, JioStar experts Cheteshwar Pujara and Sanjay Bangar backed captain Shubman Gill to come back strong, highlighted the Titans’ explosive top order, discussed their pace attack, and Rashid Khan’s evolving challenges with the ball. Speaking on JioHotstar’s ‘Game Plan – Know Your Team’, JioStar expert Cheteshwar Pujara discussed how the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup…

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