Category: Sports

Mumbai: Ahead of the TATA WPL Season 2026, JioHotstar’s show ‘TATA WPL: Curtain Raiser’ brought fans closer to the stories, insights, and expectations of some of the tournament’s leading players. The segment featured interviews with Delhi Capitals captain Jemimah Rodrigues, Gujarat Giants skipper Ashleigh Gardner, and UP Warriorz leader Meg Lanning, offering an inside look at leadership transitions, team dynamics, and personal excitement for the new season. Jemimah Rodrigues on Leading Delhi CapitalsStepping into the captaincy role at Delhi Capitals, Rodrigues reflected on taking over from Meg Lanning:“Meeting Meg and…

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Surat: Ahmedabad Lions marked a triumphant debut in ISPL Season 3 with a commanding win over Srinagar Ke Veer at the Lalbhai Contractor Stadium. Srinagar Ke Veer, hoping to bounce back after a Day 1 loss, struggled from the start. Early wickets and the inability to form partnerships saw them restricted to 68/9 in 10 overs, with Nizam Ali shining with figures of 3/6. Chasing a modest total, Ahmedabad Lions relied on opener Sikandarbhai Bhatti, who blasted a scintillating 53* off 36 balls to guide his side to a comfortable…

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Paarl: Pretoria Capitals defended a below-par total to claim a thrilling 21-run victory over Paarl Royals in a high-temperature encounter at Boland Park during the Betway SA20. Capitals posted 138/9, with Sherfane Rutherford anchoring the innings with a brilliant 42* off 35 balls, including two sixes in the final over. Shai Hope also chipped in with 22 runs. The Royals struggled on a slow pitch, pegged back early by Lungi Ngidi (1/35) and supported by Keshav Maharaj (2/14), Lizaad Williams (1/21), and Gideon Peters (1/11). Rubin Hermann’s 35 off 37…

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Surat: The Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) Season 3 kicked off with thrilling action at the Lalbhai Contractor Stadium as debutants Ahmedabad Lions registered a commanding 9-wicket win over Srinagar Ke Veer, while Chennai Singams overpowered the Tiigers of Kolkata by 44 runs in the evening fixture. Srinagar Ke Veer, seeking redemption after a Day 1 loss, struggled to build partnerships and were restricted to 68/9 in 10 overs. Nizam Ali (3/6) spearheaded Ahmedabad’s disciplined bowling effort. In reply, opener Sikandarbhai Bhatti starred with an unbeaten 53 off 36 balls,…

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Mumbai: Ryan Rickelton delivered a historic performance as defending champions MI Cape Town returned to winning ways with a commanding 36-run victory over Joburg Super Kings in the Betway SA20 ‘El Clasico’ at the Wanderers. Rickelton etched his name into the record books by becoming the first batter to score multiple centuries in Betway SA20 history. He remained unbeaten on a scintillating 113 off 60 balls, smashing eight fours and nine sixes, as MI Cape Town piled up a formidable 234 for 3. The total proved more than enough after…

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Mumbai: New Zealand’s tour of India 2026 gets underway with the first ODI of the three-match series, marking the international return of senior batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli after their recent appearances in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Ahead of the series, JioStar expert Sanjay Bangar shared his insights on JioHotstar’s Follow The Blues, speaking about Rohit Sharma’s evolving approach, Shubman Gill’s growth as a batter and leader, and the significance of senior players featuring in domestic cricket. Discussing Rohit Sharma’s outlook, Bangar expressed confidence that the India skipper will…

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Mumbai: Defending champions Mumbai Indians bounced back in style in their second outing of the TATA WPL 2026, registering a commanding win over Delhi Capitals after suffering a defeat in the season opener. Speaking on JioHotstar’s Match Centre Live, JioStar experts Mithali Raj and Katey Martin analysed Delhi’s batting collapse, Mumbai’s improved bowling performance, and the impact of senior players stepping up at crucial moments. Reflecting on Delhi Capitals’ struggles with the bat, Mithali Raj highlighted the contrast between the two sides. She noted that while Mumbai Indians had senior…

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Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh continued their remarkable run in the Vijay Hazare Trophy by defeating a strong Bengal side in their final league match, registering their seventh consecutive victory. With this win, Uttar Pradesh became the only team across all four Elite Groups to win all seven league-stage matches, underlining their dominance in the tournament. The performance is being hailed as the state’s best in limited-overs cricket since their historic Ranji Trophy triumph. Batting first, Bengal were bowled out for 269 runs, thanks to a disciplined bowling effort by Uttar Pradesh.…

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New Delhi: When Hockey India announced on January 2, 2026, that Sjoerd Marijne would return as chief coach of the Indian women’s hockey team, it immediately stirred memories, emotions and expectations. For Indian hockey fans, Marijne’s name is inseparable from the extraordinary Tokyo 2020 Olympic campaign, where the women’s team rewrote history with a fourth-place finish that came heartbreakingly close to a medal. For the players, administrators and followers of the sport, his reappointment marks not just a coaching change, but a decisive moment of reckoning. This is not a…

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* Bihar bagged the silver medals in Beach Sepaktakraw * Odisha and Gujarat to face off in Beach Soccer women’s final Ahmedabad : Haryana women and Delhi men put paid to Bihar’s hopes of winning a gold medal in Sepaktakraw as they registered contrasting victories in the finals at the Khelo India Beach Games 2026 at the Ghoghla Beach here on Thursday. The Khelo India Beach Games 2026, organised by the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, is being held under the technical supervision of…

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