Category: Sports

Lucknow: In schoolyards and gymnasiums across the United States, a quiet revolution is taking place. Once viewed simply as an outlet for physical energy, sports in school curricula have evolved into a robust, multi-dimensional platform for identifying, nurturing, and launching future athletic stars. This transformation goes far beyond physical fitness. It touches on mental resilience, academic achievement, and character building—foundational elements that mold not just the next Serena Williams or Roger Black, but generations of well-rounded individuals. Laying the Groundwork: The Role of Comprehensive Sports Curricula A strong school sports…

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New Delhi: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially announced the schedule for the 2025 ICC Women’s ODI World Cup, with host nation India set to open the tournament against Sri Lanka on September 30 at Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium. One of the most highly anticipated matches of the tournament — India vs. Pakistan — will take place on October 5 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, marking the arch-rivals’ clash at a neutral venue under the BCCI–PCB hybrid model. As per the agreement, all of Pakistan’s matches will…

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New Delhi, India: India’s star batter Smriti Mandhana has reclaimed the No. 1 position in the ICC Women’s ODI Player Rankings, marking a significant comeback to the top after more than six years. The updated rankings were released by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday. Mandhana’s rise follows a dip in form from South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt, who dropped 19 rating points after modest scores of 27 and 28 in recent ODIs against the West Indies. This allowed Mandhana to leap ahead in the standings, reclaiming the top…

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London: In a gripping FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 (Women’s) match held at the Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre, the Indian women’s hockey team fell short against Australia, losing 2-3 despite a valiant second-half comeback. Australia raced to a 3-0 lead in the first 35 minutes, thanks to goals by Courtney Schonell (16’), Lexie Pickering (27’), and Tatum Stewart (35’, penalty stroke). India responded with determination in the second half, with Deepika (44’) and Neha (52’) scoring to bring the team back into the contest. India began the match…

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New Delhi: In a remarkable display of resilience and tactical brilliance, the Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team continued its unbeaten run on the Europe tour by defeating Australia 2-1 in their fourth match. The win comes on the heels of three consecutive victories over hosts Belgium and firmly establishes India’s dominance on the tour. The match against Australia was anticipated to be the most challenging of the tour. However, the Indian side proved their mettle once again, dispelling doubts that their previous wins were mere flukes. The victory is even…

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New Delhi: India is set to create history this November as it prepares to host the first-ever Blind Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup, marking a significant step toward inclusivity and gender equality in sports. The announcement was made during the 15th Annual General Body Meeting of the Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI), held at the state-of-the-art Samarthanam Art Centre in HSR Layout, Bengaluru. Representatives from 23 states and union territories gathered to deliberate on the future of blind cricket in India, with the upcoming global tournament taking…

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New Delhi: The ongoing tradition of naming cricket series after legendary players came under the spotlight this week when news broke that the historic Pataudi Trophy, contested between India and England in Test cricket, would be rebranded as the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. While many might have welcomed having their name on such a prestigious title, Sachin Tendulkar—true to his stature—chose to rise above personal glory to protect the legacy of a cricketing great. The legendary batsman reportedly held discussions with senior officials of both the Board of Control for Cricket in…

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Mumbai: Following a gritty display by Australia’s lower order in the first session of Day 3 of the ICC World Test Championship Final 2025, the reigning champions challenged the Proteas with a record run chase to lift the Mace. JioStar experts Sanjay Bangar and Matthew Hayden weighed in on the key turning points of the session on Cricket Live. JioStar expert Sanjay Bangar assessed how Australia’s tailenders frustrated the South Africans: “Starc and Hazlewood showed a lot of faith in their defensive techniques. On several occasions, Rabada tested them with…

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Mumbai: Speaking on Cricket Live, JioStar experts Dale Steyn, Matthew Hayden, Sanjay Bangar, and Kevin Pietersen, along with South African pacer Kagiso Rabada, reflected on the significance of South Africa’s historic ICC World Test Championship Final win over Australia along with other key aspects of the game and the now-concluded WTC cycle. JioStar expert Dale Steyn praised South Africa’s consistency, resilience, and deep respect for their long-standing rivalry with Australia: “From the start of this World Test Championship cycle, South Africa knew they had to win a certain number of…

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Lausanne (Switzerland): The International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Friday announced the pool allocations for the 2025 Junior Women’s Hockey World Cup, scheduled to be held in Santiago, Chile, from December 1 to 13. India has been placed in Pool C alongside Germany, Ireland, and Namibia. This year’s edition of the tournament will feature 24 teams for the first time, divided into six pools of four teams each. The last edition in 2023, also held in Santiago, had 16 teams. India, which is yet to win this prestigious tournament, will aim…

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