Category: Sports

Mumbai: In the ‘TATA IPL 2026 Auction War Room’ on JioHotstar, cricket experts took part in a mock auction simulation, analysing team strategies ahead of the TATA IPL 2026 mini-auction, scheduled to be held shortly. The simulation witnessed aggressive bidding, with Australian all-rounder Cameron Green emerging as the highest-priced player, sold to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for ₹30.5 crore. The auction war room provided insights into how franchises may approach squad-building, balancing star power, form, and long-term team requirements. While KKR went big for Green, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) were…

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• Vijay Pawle tops the charts with the league’s highest ever bid of INR 32.50 lakh sold to Majhi Mumbai; Chennai Singams reacquire Ketan Mhatre for INR 26.40 lakh via RTM • Rudra Patil makes history as the youngest pick of the auction at just 16 sold to Srinagar Ke Veer • Falcons Risers Hyderabad finish as the highest-spending team dishing out a total of INR 1.47 crore Mumbai: The Indian Street Premier League (ISPL), India’s pioneering tennis-ball T10 cricket tournament, delivered a blockbuster Season 3 Player Auction with close…

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Mumbai: Cricket’s rapid rise and development in the United States received a significant boost  with the official launch of LaGrange Cricket Stadium, a state-of-the-art venue being developed by LaGrange Cricket Holdings in LaGrange near Atlanta, Georgia. Set to open in 2027, the stadium will be a permanent home for cricket in the USA, redefining the sport’s presence in the region. Built to meet international cricketing standards, LaGrange Cricket Stadium, spread across 45 acres, will feature 10,000 permanent seats, with the flexibility to expand capacity up to 25,000 for large-scale open-air…

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Canberra: Oliver Peake, the left-handed batsman who played a pivotal role in Australia’s 2024 Under-19 World Cup triumph in South Africa, has been appointed captain of the Australian squad for the upcoming ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup. The tournament will take place in Zimbabwe and Namibia, starting on 15 January 2026. Peake, 19, made a significant impact last year despite joining the 2024 squad as an injury replacement, scoring 120 runs in four innings and finishing with an unbeaten 46 in the final against India. He also impressed recently…

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Brisbane: Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has criticized England fast bowler Jofra Archer following a tense on-field confrontation with Australian skipper Steve Smith during the second Test in Brisbane. Ponting described Archer’s actions as “embarrassing” for both himself and the England team. The incident began when Smith attempted a daring shot over the slip cordon, prompting Archer to respond with verbal jabs. The stump microphone captured exchanges between the two, including Archer’s remark, “Likes to play shots when there’s not much on the scoreboard,” and Smith’s retort, “You bowl fast…

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Dubai: The ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2025 begins on December 12 in Dubai, setting the stage for an exciting week of youth cricket action. The tournament will conclude with the final on December 21. India will be led by Ayush Mhatre, with Vihan Malhotra serving as vice-captain. Cricket fans are eagerly awaiting the marquee clash between India and Pakistan scheduled for December 14 at the ICC Academy, Dubai. India will also face UAE in their opening match on December 12 and Malaysia on December 16. All matches will begin…

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Lucknow: Displaying sharp court coverage, powerful serves and intelligent shot selection, Anuj Kumar lifted the Men’s Singles title at the 2nd Dr. K.L. Garg Scholarship Tennis Tournament. In a closely fought final, Anuj defeated Anirudh Kumar 7–5 to claim the championship at the La Martiniere Lawn Tennis Facility, hosted by SDS Tennis Academy. In the Under-18 Boys category, however, Anirudh Kumar bounced back strongly to secure the title. Meeting Anuj once again in the age-group final, Anirudh showed remarkable resilience, prevailing in a thrilling tie-break. He won 7-6 (7-3), capitalising…

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Ashok Bambi Lucknow— In a stunning upset that has left supporters bewildered, Uttar Pradesh crashed out of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy after suffering a humiliating defeat to Bihar, a team that had lost all its previous matches in the tournament. Thursday’s loss not only ended UP’s hopes of reaching the knockout stage but also triggered sharp criticism from fans and former players over the state team’s selection policies and leadership structure. UP, widely regarded as one of the stronger domestic sides, entered the 20-over tournament with high expectations. The…

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New Delhi: Newly elected Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) president and former India fast bowler Venkatesh Prasad has vowed to bring IPL matches and international cricket back to the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, while also prioritising the overall development of Karnataka cricket. His election is being seen as the beginning of a new chapter for the association. The KSCA had come under scrutiny after the June 4 stampede during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL 2025 victory parade near the stadium, an incident that claimed 11 lives. Prasad now takes charge at…

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New Delhi — Three-year-old Sarwagya Singh Kushwaha from Madhya Pradesh has etched his name into chess history by becoming the youngest player ever to achieve an official FIDE rating at just three years, seven months, and 20 days. The remarkable youngster from Sagar district has surpassed the previous record held by Kolkata’s Anish Sarkar, who earned his rating in November 2023 at the age of three years, eight months, and 19 days. Currently a nursery student, Sarwagya has been awarded a rapid rating of 1,572, an extraordinary start for a…

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