Category: Sports

Mumbai: Cricket fever is set to grip the city as the T20 Mumbai League 2025 kicks off from June 4 to 12, bringing high-voltage action to the Wankhede Stadium and DY Patil Stadium. one of India’s leading franchise-based domestic tournaments will feature eight power-packed teams — North Mumbai Panthers, ARCS Andheri, Triumph Knights Mumbai North East, Bandra Blasters, Eagle Thane Strikers, Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburbs, SoBo Mumbai Falcons, and Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals, battling it out for the coveted title. Fans will have the chance to witness the…

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Mumbai: Speaking on JioHotstar’s ‘Gen Bold’ special, Gujarat Titans pacer Mohammed Siraj reflected on how a sense of freedom and team backing has boosted his confidence ahead of TATA IPL 2025: “The most important thing for me is being involved with the team. I gain confidence because no one is judging me — I feel completely free. The more freedom I have, the better I can perform on the ground. I’m really enjoying that.” Siraj also opened up about how he rebuilt his confidence and form after missing out on…

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New Delhi: Olympic bronze medalist Bajrang Punia has issued an unconditional apology to wrestling coach Naresh Dahiya for making defamatory remarks against him during the 2023 protest against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. The apology came on May 17, nearly two years after Punia, alongside fellow wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik, led a high-profile protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, accusing Brij Bhushan of sexually harassing multiple junior women wrestlers. During a press conference on May 10, 2023, Punia had alleged that Dahiya himself…

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New Delhi : Indian cricket has officially entered a new era with the announcement of a fresh leadership group in Test cricket. Following the retirement of senior batter Rohit Sharma from Test matches, the BCCI has appointed Shubman Gill as the new captain of the Indian Test team, with Rishabh Pant taking over as vice-captain. This move has resulted in an unprecedented leadership structure in Indian cricket, as for the first time in history, all three formats of the game now have different captains and vice-captains officially designated. Leadership Breakdown…

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Patna: In a heartwarming moment that captured national attention, 14-year-old IPL sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Patna Airport on Friday, May 30. The young cricketer, accompanied by his family, touched the Prime Minister’s feet to seek blessings — a gesture that left social media buzzing. PM Modi shared photographs of the meeting on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, writing:“Met young cricket sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi and his family at Patna Airport. The nation is celebrating his cricketing talent! Wishing him the very best for his future…

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New Delhi: Former Australian cricketer and renowned coach Tom Moody has weighed in on one of the most debated topics in Indian Premier League (IPL) history—Who is the greatest IPL captain of all time? According to Moody, the answer is clear: MS Dhoni stands alone at the top. Despite both Dhoni and Rohit Sharma having five IPL titles each as captains, Moody believes the Chennai Super Kings legend edges past the Mumbai Indians skipper, owing to his consistency, leadership under pressure, and ability to extract the best out of relatively…

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Singapore: India’s star men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty made a resounding return to competitive badminton with a straight-game victory at the Singapore Open Super 750, brushing aside Malaysia’s Muhammad Haikal and Choong Hon Jian 21-16, 21-13 in under 40 minutes on Wednesday. While Lakshya Sen’s campaign ended on a disappointing note, the former world No. 1 Indian duo gave Indian fans something to cheer about as they showcased sharp form and seamless coordination in their first match since March. The pair had earlier withdrawn from the All…

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Mumbai: Emerging Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batsman Angkrish Raghuvanshi has expressed his ambition to represent India across all formats, including the longest and most prestigious one — Test cricket. Speaking to Wisden.com, the 19-year-old Mumbai-born cricketer said, “I want to play all formats of the game, including Test cricket.” Raghuvanshi, who gained national attention after finishing as India’s top scorer in the 2022 ICC Under-19 World Cup with 278 runs in six innings, has since steadily climbed the ranks in Indian domestic and franchise cricket. IPL: A Steep Learning Curve…

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Bhopal: In a major boost to domestic cricket, the Adani Group has been officially announced as the title sponsor of the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) 2025. The upcoming season is set to begin on June 12 at the Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium in Gwalior, which will once again serve as the host city for the entire tournament. The MPL, organised by the Gwalior Division Cricket Association (GDCA) under the umbrella of the MP Cricket Association, has expanded this year. Teams from the Bundelkhand and Chambal regions have joined the…

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