Category: Sports

Chennai: Day 38 of the Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 marked the conclusion of the Chennai leg, featuring two thrilling encounters. U Mumba delivered a commanding performance to outclass the Bengal Warriorz with a 48-29 victory, while Dabang Delhi K.C. edged past the Gujarat Giants, clinching a 39-33 win to confirm their spot in the Playoffs. Speaking exclusively on KBD Live, JioStar expert Sunil Taneja analysed U Mumba’s near-perfect outing and Dabang Delhi K.C.’s last-raid triumph over the Gujarat Giants. Speaking on KBD Live, JioStar expert Sunil Taneja reflected on…

New Delhi: As India gears up to celebrate 100 years of Indian hockey on November 7, 2025, hockey veteran Gurbux Singh, 90, recalled the most cherished moments of his illustrious career, highlighting India’s 1964 Olympic gold and 1966 Asian Games gold victories against Pakistan. Hockey India launched a month-long campaign to mark the centenary of the sport in the country, commemorating the formation of India’s first hockey administrative body on November 7, 1925. The Indian men’s hockey team won its first Olympic gold in 1928 in Amsterdam, defeating the Netherlands,…

New Delhi: Under the guidance of former Olympian and two-time Chief Coach P.R. Sreejesh, India’s junior hockey team—three-time champions in 2013, 2014, and 2022—will compete in the 13th Sultan of Johor Cup from October 11 to 18, aiming to reclaim the title. Historically, Britain holds the record with four titles, while India has finished as runners-up four times (2012, 2015, 2018, 2019) and claimed bronze twice (2023, 2024). The Indian team’s campaign begins against Britain on October 11, followed by matches against New Zealand on October 12, Pakistan on October…

New Delhi: After his sensational 475-run performance for Punjab Kings in IPL 2025 and a century for India A against Australia A in the ODI series, 24-year-old opening batsman Priyansh Arya has earned his maiden call-up to Delhi’s 24-member Ranji Trophy squad. Currently, Rishabh Pant, recovering from a leg fracture sustained in England, remains a doubt for the team. The Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) stated that Pant’s inclusion will depend on his fitness clearance from BCCI’s Centre of Excellence. If cleared, he could also lead the team as…

Visakhapatnam: Wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh produced a sensational 94 off just 77 balls, but her heroic effort could not save India from defeat, as South Africa clinched a thrilling three-wicket win with seven balls to spare in the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup. Batting first, India were reeling at 102/6, but Richa staged a stunning counterattack, smashing 4 sixes and 11 fours, stitching crucial partnerships of 51 with Amanjot Kaur (13) and 88 with Sneh Rana (33 off 24). India posted a competitive 251 in 49.5 overs. Left-arm spinner Chloe Tryon…

Chennai: Tamil Thalaivas signed off from their home leg with a dominant 56-37 win against Patna Pirates at the SDAT Multi-Purpose Indoor Stadium in Chennai. It was a night to remember for Arjun Deshwal, who registered his career best performance (26 points) while also amassing his 71st Super 10 in the league, climbing to third place for the list of most Super 10s in PKL history. Nitesh Kumar also completed his High Five on the night, while Narender Kandola and Aashish chipped in with six and five points respectively. Their…

Chennai: Dabang Delhi once again showcased their class in Season 12 of the Pro Kabaddi League, clinching a thrilling win in a close encounter against the Haryana Steelers at the SDAT Multi Purpose Indoor Stadium in Chennai. Ajinkya Pawar stepped up with eight points, while Saurabh Nandal’s High Five helped Dabang Delhi take the match into a tie-breaker and eventually secure the victory. It was also a proud milestone for Fazel Atrachali, who notched up four points and delivered a Super Raid in the tie-breaker in what was his 200th…

Mumbai: Speaking on ‘Game Plan’, JioStar expert Anjum Chopra spoke about Smriti Mandhana: “The fact that Smriti Mandhana likes the ball coming onto the bat and enjoys hitting through the line will certainly help her, especially against South Africa’s pace attack. It’s also about settling those butterflies, in your mind, heart, and stomach; and reminding yourself that it’s just another game of cricket. Yes, it’s a World Cup match but at the end of the day, it’s still a ‘see ball, hit ball’ approach, which she’s executed beautifully over the…