Category: Sports

New Delhi: India clinched the third and final match with remarkable ease, riding on solid performances from both the top-order batters and the bowling unit. The openers set the tone with assured strokeplay, while Virat Kohli added substance and flair to help India wrap up the chase comfortably. Earlier, the bowlers delivered an appreciable performance by restricting South Africa to under 300 runs for the first time in the series. South Africa had looked on course for a commanding total thanks to fluent batting from Quinton de Kock and skipper…

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Mexico: Imagine the hush descending over Estadio Azteca, that colossal concrete cauldron in Mexico City where 87,000 souls once roared as Maradona stitched immortality into a single sunlit afternoon. It is June 11, 2026—kickoff at 3 p.m. local time—and the air crackles with a weight that feels almost tectonic. History is not just returning; it is gathering itself, inhaling, swelling across the terraces. Mexico, true to tradition, walks out as ceremonial hosts, facing South Africa in a matchup that rekindles memories of 2010’s gritty opener in Johannesburg. Yet this is…

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Lucknow: In a commanding display of power hitting and disciplined chase, South Africa registered a magnificent victory to avenge their narrow defeat in Ranchi. While the first ODI had also been a tightly fought contest—one that slipped away after Jansen’s dismissal at a crucial moment—the visitors ensured there were no such lapses this time, sealing the win with authority. India once again showcased strong batting, posting an impressive 358 runs. Virat Kohli continued his remarkable form, crafting a sublime century that looked even more polished than his previous one. His…

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Raipur: Team India’s jersey for the 2026 T20 World Cup was officially unveiled on Wednesday during the innings break of the second ODI between India and South Africa in Raipur. Former Indian captain Rohit Sharma and young batter Tilak Verma gave fans the first glimpse of the jersey. Rohit, who led India to the T20 World Cup 2024 victory, is the brand ambassador for the upcoming edition, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Having retired from Test and T20 Internationals, Rohit remains active in ODIs and is the first current…

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Mumbai: Fresh off their historic triumph at the Women’s World Cup 2025, the Indian women’s cricket team is set to play a five-match Twenty20 International (T20I) series against Sri Lanka this December. The series replaces a previously scheduled set of matches against Bangladesh, which were cancelled due to rising political tensions. The T20I series will begin at Visakhapatnam on December 21, followed by the second match at the same venue on December 23. The remaining three games will be held in Thiruvananthapuram on December 26, 28, and 30. Having recently…

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Lucknow/ Chandigarh: Haryana teenager Deeya Yadav, just 16 years old, has made a historic debut in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026, becoming the youngest player to be signed at the WPL auction. Her selection by Delhi Capitals (DC) at the base price of ₹10 lakh has brought excitement and pride to her family, who witnessed the announcement from different locations—her father Rakesh returning from work, and mother Pinky at home. Deeya’s cricketing journey began in Pune, where she experimented with multiple sports before focusing on cricket. Guided by her…

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Lucknow: Former international hockey player and noted sports administrator Dr. R.P. Singh has been appointed as a member of the Jury of Appeal for the upcoming FIH Men’s Junior Hockey World Cup. The prestigious tournament will be held in Tamil Nadu from November 28 to December 10, 2025. The confirmation was issued through an official letter by International Hockey Federation (FIH) President Tayyab Ikram. Dr. Singh, who currently serves as the Chief Selector of Hockey India and the Sports Director of Uttar Pradesh, described the appointment as a matter of…

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Lucknow: Shobhit Tandon claimed the men’s singles title in the 35+ category at the S Masters Veteran Tennis Tournament, defeating Abhishek Kumar Yadav 6–0 in a one-sided final. The tournament, organised by the Sports Development Society (SDS) at the La Martiniere Lawn Tennis Facility and sponsored by Bajaj Capital, also witnessed impressive performances in the doubles events. In the men’s doubles 35+ final, the pair of Aditya Kapoor and Manish Mehrotra secured a 6–3 victory over Ashwin and Ruchit to lift the trophy. Manish Mehrotra added another title to his…

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