Category: Sports

Mumbai: Mohammed Shami’s exclusion from India’s ODI squad for the New Zealand series beginning January 11, 2026, has triggered widespread disbelief and anger—not without reason. Announced on January 3 by the Ajit Agarkar–led selection committee, the decision goes far beyond routine selection debate. It raises uncomfortable questions about fairness, vision and whether Indian cricket still truly rewards performance and perseverance. A Career Defined by Impact, Not Longevity Shami is not a peripheral figure in Indian cricket; he is one of its most decisive fast bowlers of the modern era. Since…

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Cape Town: Paarl Royals made SA20 history at Newlands on Sunday when they beat coastal rivals MI Cape Town for the first time at Newlands. After three previous defeats under the watch of Table Mountain, the Royals completed a Season 4 Western Cape derby double with a comprehensive seven-wicket bonus point victory. The Royals have now leapfrogged Sunrisers Eastern Cape into second place on 13 points – just two points adrift of table-toppers Joburg Super Kings. Zimbabwe international Sikander Raza has proved to be a revelation since his arrival in…

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Mumbai: At 41, Faf du Plessis, the former South African captain is still going strong and is hungry to play and perform. Leading the Joburg Super Kings for the fourth season in a row, du Plessis was excited to have another crack at winning the title in yellow. As he sat down with his former Proteas teammate and one of the members of the SA20 commentary panel, Dale Steyn, du Plessis spoke about the Super Kings franchise, mega auction and needing to have a strong bowling attack: Speaking with SA20,…

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New Delhi |  Former India pacer and JioStar cricket expert Varun Aaron has stressed the importance of freedom and self-expression for India’s Under-19 cricketers as they prepare for the ICC U-19 Men’s ODI World Cup 2026, scheduled to be held in Zimbabwe and Namibia. Speaking on the JioStar show Follow The Blues, Aaron highlighted that the junior level is a crucial phase in a cricketer’s development, where confidence and natural instincts matter more than rigid expectations or results. With India eyeing a historic feat of winning three ICC titles in…

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Mumbai: The third season of the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL), India’s pioneering tennis-ball T10 cricket tournament, is scheduled to be held at the Lalbhai Contractor Stadium in Surat from January 9 to February 6, 2026. Raising the bar further, ISPL has announced a whopping ₹6 crore prize pool for Season 3, while the league’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) will be awarded a brand-new Porsche 911, underscoring the tournament’s growing scale and ambition. The match-winning bowlers are expected to dictate outcomes with decisive spells as the star-studded franchises battle it…

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Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh’s stellar performance in the Vijay Hazare Trophy shows no signs of slowing down, as the team registered its fourth consecutive victory, riding on the back of a formidable batting display. With upcoming matches against Jammu & Kashmir, followed by tough encounters against Vidarbha and Bengal, Uttar Pradesh face challenging opposition. However, given the team’s current red-hot form, they appear well-equipped to extend their winning streak. Under the captaincy of Rinku Singh, Uttar Pradesh have delivered commanding performances so far. In two matches, the team piled up scores…

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Sydney: Veteran Australian batter Usman Khawaja has announced that he will retire from international cricket following the fifth and final Ashes Test against England at the Sydney Cricket Ground, bringing down the curtain on a remarkable career that spanned more than a decade. Khawaja made the announcement during a press conference held two days ahead of the Sydney Test, accompanied by his family. The timing is symbolic, with Australia aiming to secure crucial World Test Championship points and seal the Ashes series with a 4–1 result. The left-hander confirmed that…

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New Delhi: The year 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most exhilarating and transformative periods in modern sporting history. Packed with landmark global events, historic firsts, record-breaking competitions, and rapidly evolving trends, the sporting calendar promises drama, inspiration, and unforgettable moments across continents. Coinciding with the United States’ 250th anniversary, the year will see North America host the most expansive FIFA World Cup ever, while Europe welcomes elite winter athletes to the Italian Alps. From cricket’s twin T20 World Cups to Grand Slam tennis rivalries, from Super…

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New Delhi: The year 2025 will be remembered as one of the most transformative chapters in sporting history, a year when records fell, boundaries blurred, and sport firmly reflected broader social change. Across continents and disciplines, athletes delivered moments of breathtaking brilliance, intense rivalries captured global imagination, and women’s sport finally claimed centre stage in a way never seen before. From packed stadiums in India to iconic arenas across Europe and the United States, sport in 2025 was not just about results—it was about legacy, inclusion, and evolution. Globally, the…

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Lucknow | The eighth edition of the Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Memorial Football Tournament was formally inaugurated in Lucknow on Monday, commemorating the legacy of renowned freedom fighter and former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna. The tournament was inaugurated by Pramod Sharma, Member, Ministry of Defence, Government of India, who emphasized the importance of sports in promoting discipline, teamwork, and youth engagement while paying tribute to Bahuguna’s enduring contribution to public life and national service. The opening match of the tournament was played between LDA and RA Boys,…

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