Category: Sports

Ahmedabad: Gujarat Titans has announced the appointment of former India wicketkeeper-batter Vijay Dahiya as an Assistant Coach ahead of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, further strengthening the franchise’s coaching setup. A respected figure in Indian cricket, Dahiya represented the country in 19 ODIs and two Tests and enjoyed a successful domestic career with Delhi before transitioning into coaching. He later guided Delhi to the Ranji Trophy title in the 2007–08 season and has since built a strong coaching portfolio across domestic and IPL teams. His appointment follows…

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Mumbai: The Fearless Prodigies, Heavyweights, and Legends of the TATA IPL return, as the schedule for the 2026 edition was announced for the first 20 matches, with defending champions RCB getting their campaign underway at home against SRH on March 28. Speaking on JioStar’s ‘TATA IPL: Schedule Announcement’, JioStar experts Abhinav Mukund, Irfan Pathan, and Sanjay Bangar shared their thoughts on the Sanju Samson factor for CSK, RCB’s opening game, and MI aiming to get off to a winning start. Speaking on JioStar’s ‘TATA IPL: Schedule Announcement’, JioStar expert Abhinav…

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Mumbai: Chennai Super Kings enter TATA IPL 2026 chasing a record sixth title, bolstered by Sanju Samson’s arrival. Speaking on JioHotstar’s ‘Game Plan – Know Your Team’, JioStar experts Piyush Chawla and Irfan Pathan highlighted Samson’s role in opening the innings, Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad’s leadership, and MS Dhoni’s impact. Speaking on JioHotstar’s ‘Game Plan – Know Your Team’, JioStar expert Piyush Chawla highlighted how the inclusion of Sanju Samson solves CSK’s opening challenge: “Sanju Samson is a match winner in himself. He proved his doubters wrong with three back-to-back impactful…

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LUCKNOW | The second day of the District Level Junior Boys/Girls competitions, organized by the Directorate of Sports, U.P., and the Regional Sports Office, Lucknow, saw high-energy performances in Gymnastics and Volleyball at the K.D. Singh ‘Babu’ Stadium. Gymnastics: Young Athletes Shine The gymnastics segment featured intense competitions across disciplines including Floor Exercise, Vaulting Table, and Balancing Beam. The event was overseen by Regional Sports Office In-charge Shri Rajesh Kumar Gaur, alongside National Judging Qualified Gymnastics Coach Narmita Yadav and other officials. Key Results: Category Event Winner Score Under-06 Boys Floor…

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LUCKNOW – The city of Lucknow transformed into a vibrant hub of athletic prowess as the district-level junior sports competitions, organized by the Directorate of Sports, U.P. and the Regional Sports Office, unfolded with high-octane performances across several iconic venues on March 10, 2026. Athletics: Speed and Strength at K.D. Singh “Babu” Stadium The athletics meet, inaugurated by V.R. Varun, Secretary of the District Athletics Association, showcased remarkable speed and endurance. Under the supervision of Sports Officers Mrs. Sheila Bhattacharya and Mr. Anand Srivastava, medals were awarded to the city’s…

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LUCKNOW –  Under the joint auspices of the Directorate of Sports, Uttar Pradesh, and the Regional Sports Office, Lucknow, high-energy district-level junior competitions for boys and girls were held today across multiple venues in the city. The day featured intense matchups in both Hockey and Kabaddi, showcasing the burgeoning athletic talent of the region. Hockey: SAI Lucknow Claims Victory The girls’ hockey tournament was hosted at the Mini Stadium, Vinay Khand, Lucknow. The event was officially inaugurated by Avinash Srivastava, Joint Secretary of U.P. Hockey. Participation: A total of 07…

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Ahmedabad: In a commanding performance that thrilled cricket fans, India delivered a resounding victory over New Zealand, overwhelming the Kiwis with an aggressive batting display and disciplined bowling. From the very start, the contest tilted heavily in India’s favour, as the hosts asserted their dominance and left the visitors struggling to keep pace. The tone of the match was set early by Abhishek Sharma, who, despite questions about his recent form, unleashed a fierce assault on the New Zealand pace attack. His fearless stroke play put the bowlers under immediate…

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Perth– Australian cricket superstar Ellyse Perry made history by becoming the highest run-scorer for Australia in women’s Test cricket. The milestone came during the second day of the one-off Test against India at the WACA Ground in Perth. Perry Surpasses Long-Standing Australian Record Perry reached the landmark while batting in Australia’s first innings, further cementing her reputation as one of the most consistent performers in women’s cricket history. The experienced all-rounder crossed the 1,000-run mark in Tests with a single off Sneh Rana’s delivery in the 43rd over, tapping the…

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Ahmedabad: Gujarat Titans announced the appointment of former Australian great Matthew Hayden as the franchise’s batting coach ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season. A World Cup winner and one of the most dominant opening batters of his era, Hayden joins the Titans setup with an illustrious international career and expertise in modern-day T20 batting dynamics and will strengthen the franchise’s support staff as it prepares for the 2026 season with renewed vigour. Commenting on the appointment, Vikram Solanki, Director of Cricket, Gujarat Titans, said: “Matthew’s appointment comes…

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Mumbai: India’s triumphant run in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup reached a historic climax as the team defeated New Zealand national cricket team in the final at Narendra Modi Stadium to clinch their record third title. Reflecting on the remarkable journey, India head coach Gautam Gambhir credited a crucial innings by Sanju Samson as the turning point of the campaign. Speaking on JioStar’s programme Follow the Blues, Gambhir said Samson’s match-winning 97 against West Indies cricket team played a pivotal role in boosting the team’s confidence during a crucial…

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