Category: Sports

Noida: The Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League (UPKL), conceptualized and operated by SJ Uplift Kabaddi and approved by the Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi Association, has announced that the player auction for Season 2 will take place on November 3 in Noida. The auction will be conducted by CrickBattle, the league’s official auction partner. Season 2 marks a significant milestone for UPKL as the league expands from 8 to 10 teams, reinforcing its commitment to promoting kabaddi talent across Uttar Pradesh. The new franchises—Aligarh Tigers and Kanpur Warriors—will join existing teams including Lucknow…

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Mumbai: Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, renowned worldwide for his record-breaking achievements, has stepped into the sports brand industry with the launch of his new brand, ‘Ten Xu’, unveiled in a grand event in Mumbai on Friday. Tendulkar revealed that the brand took 18 months to develop, driven by his vision to transform India from a nation of sports lovers to a nation of active sports participants. “The idea behind Ten Xu is to inspire the youth to play and enjoy sports,” he said, highlighting that the products are designed for…

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New Delhi: Under the guidance of Chief Coach and former Olympian PR Shreejesh and led on-field by fullback Rohit, India’s junior hockey team registered a 4-2 victory over New Zealand in the Sultan of Johor Cup 2025  marking their second consecutive win in the tournament. India had opened their campaign with a 3-2 win against Britain. For the winners, striker Arshdeep Singh (2nd minute), PB Sunil (15th), Arijit Singh Hundal (26th), and Roman Kumar (47th) scored one goal each. New Zealand’s Gus Nelson (41st) and Aden Max (52nd) netted for…

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New Delhi: Resilient centuries by John Campbell (115) and Shai Hope (103), along with an unbeaten half-century by Justin Greaves (50*), helped West Indies extend the second Test against India to the final day, despite being forced to follow on after trailing by 270 runs. After India declared their first innings at 518/5, West Indies managed 248 in response and were compelled to follow on. In their second innings, the Caribbean side batted 118.5 overs to post 390, setting India a modest 121-run target for victory on the fifth day.…

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Mumbai: Left-arm leg-spinner Kuldeep Yadav played a pivotal role in India’s series-clinching victory over West Indies in the two-Test series, claiming 12 wickets and achieving a career-best 14th position in the ICC Test bowling rankings. India’s opening batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal also shone with a brilliant 175-run innings in the first innings of the second Test, climbing two places to reach fifth in the ICC Test batting rankings. His opening partner KL Rahul, who scored a century in the first Test in Ahmedabad and followed with 38 and an unbeaten 58…

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Delhi: Haryana Steelers recorded a comeback win against Patna Pirates, prevailing 39-32 at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium on Monday night. The defending champions broke their five-match losing streak and moved to sixth place on the points table as a result. Jaideep Dahiya led the way with a High Five, recording six tackles on the night, while Shivam Patare completed his Super 10. Meanwhile, Ayan Lohchab’s 17 points went in vain for Patna Pirates. It was an engaging start to the game as Maninder Singh and Vinay opened the scoring for…

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Delhi: Gujarat Giants kept themselves alive in the hunt for a top eight spot with a hard-fought 40-32 win against Patna Pirates at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium on Tuesday night. MohammadrezaShadloui’s High Five and Himanshu Singh’s Super 10 helped their side register their third win in four matches, as they seem to be finding momentum at the right time. For the Pirates, Mandeep Kumar’s Super 10 went down in vain. In a surprise move from the Giants, Shadloui scored the first point of the night with the first raid attempt.…

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Delhi: It was an incredible raiding performance from UP Yoddhas that helped the side to an impressive comeback win as they beat Tamil Thalaivas 32-21 at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium in Delhi on Tuesday. The match could have gone either way, but Guman Singh scored eight points, and Gagan scored six, as the Yoddhas secured their second consecutive win. In the defence, Hitesh’s High Five ensured Sagar Rathee’s High Five went in vain as the Yoddhas moved to 8th on the points table. The opening minutes were marked by a…

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New Delhi: Guman Singh’s brilliant performance helped the UP Yoddhas return to winning ways with a strong 40-24 victory over U Mumba at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium in Delhi on Monday. Guman led from the front, putting up a show that powered his team to a much-needed win. His sharp raiding, supported by solid defensive efforts from his teammates, ensured the Yoddhas stayed in control for most of the match and finished on a dominant note. The UP Yoddhas started the match on a strong note with a brilliant tackle…

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Lucknow – Uttar Pradesh’s young tennis stars delivered outstanding performances at the AITA Super Series Under-18 Boys and Girls Tennis Tournament, producing major upsets and securing multiple spots in the quarterfinals. In a sensational result, unseeded Anuj Kumar (UP) stunned fourth seed Aryaman Chavan (UP) with a commanding 6-3, 6-4 victory, showcasing clinical serves and precise shot-making. He was joined in the last eight by other top UP players including 5th seed Anuruddh Kumar, 6th seed Raghav Prabhu, 3rd seed Rishi Yadav, and 8th seed Sanidhya D. Dwivedi, making it a…

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