Category: Sports

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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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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LUCKNOW | The second day of the District Level Junior Boys/Girls competitions, organized by the Directorate of Sports, U.P., and the Regional Sports Office, Lucknow, saw high-energy performances in Gymnastics and Volleyball at the K.D. Singh ‘Babu’ Stadium. Gymnastics: Young Athletes Shine The gymnastics segment featured intense competitions across disciplines including Floor Exercise, Vaulting Table, and Balancing Beam. The event was overseen by Regional Sports Office In-charge Shri Rajesh Kumar Gaur, alongside National Judging Qualified Gymnastics Coach Narmita Yadav and other officials. Key Results: Category Event Winner Score Under-06 Boys Floor…

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LUCKNOW – The city of Lucknow transformed into a vibrant hub of athletic prowess as the district-level junior sports competitions, organized by the Directorate of Sports, U.P. and the Regional Sports Office, unfolded with high-octane performances across several iconic venues on March 10, 2026. Athletics: Speed and Strength at K.D. Singh “Babu” Stadium The athletics meet, inaugurated by V.R. Varun, Secretary of the District Athletics Association, showcased remarkable speed and endurance. Under the supervision of Sports Officers Mrs. Sheila Bhattacharya and Mr. Anand Srivastava, medals were awarded to the city’s…

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LUCKNOW –  Under the joint auspices of the Directorate of Sports, Uttar Pradesh, and the Regional Sports Office, Lucknow, high-energy district-level junior competitions for boys and girls were held today across multiple venues in the city. The day featured intense matchups in both Hockey and Kabaddi, showcasing the burgeoning athletic talent of the region. Hockey: SAI Lucknow Claims Victory The girls’ hockey tournament was hosted at the Mini Stadium, Vinay Khand, Lucknow. The event was officially inaugurated by Avinash Srivastava, Joint Secretary of U.P. Hockey. Participation: A total of 07…

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Ahmedabad: In a commanding performance that thrilled cricket fans, India delivered a resounding victory over New Zealand, overwhelming the Kiwis with an aggressive batting display and disciplined bowling. From the very start, the contest tilted heavily in India’s favour, as the hosts asserted their dominance and left the visitors struggling to keep pace. The tone of the match was set early by Abhishek Sharma, who, despite questions about his recent form, unleashed a fierce assault on the New Zealand pace attack. His fearless stroke play put the bowlers under immediate…

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