Indian Junior Hockey Team Eyes Title at 13th Sultan of Johor Cup

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…

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Priyansh Arya Makes Delhi’s 24-Member Ranji Squad

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…

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Richa Ghosh’s Blazing 94 in Vain as South Africa Edge India in ODI World Cup Thriller

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…

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3rd Night Golf Championship Powered by Prime Star and Supported by HDFC Bank: Race to Semi-Finals Heats Up!

Lucknow – The 3rd Night Golf Championship, powered by Prime Star and supported by HDFC Bank, is entering its nail-biting final stages. After a series of intense league matches, the semi-finalists have been confirmed: Fairway Tigers, Par Seekers, BBB Rangers, and Jo Royals. Group A Action:In Group A, the Fairway Tigers emerged victorious over Amazing Origins with a 15-10 win, finishing atop the group with 75 points, tied with Par Seekers. Par Seekers, however, had an unbeaten run against Legends, earning 25 points and ultimately claiming the Group A lead following…

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Arjun Deshwal scores career-best 26 points to help Tamil Thalaivas sign off

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…

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Fazel Atrachali celebrates his ‘200’ in style

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…

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“HARMANPREET KAUR SHOULD GIVE HERSELF A LITTLE EXTRA TIME AT THE CREASE”: ANJUM CHOPRA

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…

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West Indies Cricket Legends and Corporate Leaders Tee Off at Exclusive Golf Day in Delhi

Cricket West Indies, in partnership with TCM Sports and powered by IGPL, strengthens its global brand footprint through sport, business, and culture New Delhi: Cricket West Indies (CWI), one of the game’s most storied and respected institutions, took its legacy beyond the boundary this week with an exclusive Cricket West Indies Golf Day powered by IGPL. With West Indies greats Sir Vivian Richards, Brian Lara, and Sir Richie Richardson, alongside current stars Shai Hope and Roston Chase being present, this was a first-of-its-kind networking experience that brought together cricketing legends,…

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“JADEJA IS UNDOUBTEDLY INDIA’S GREATEST ALL-ROUNDER”: PARTHIV PATEL

Mumbai: With India recording a thumping innings-and-140-runs win over the West Indies in the opening Test, all eyes are now on the second Test, which gets underway from October 10–14 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. In an exclusive chat on ‘Game Plan’, JioStar expert Parthiv Patel spoke about India’s commanding performance in the first Test, highlighted key player contributions, including Ravindra Jadeja’s all-round brilliance and KL Rahul’s consistency as an opener, and shared his perspective on selection strategies for the upcoming second Test. Speaking on JioHotstar show…

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“WOMEN’S CRICKET IS REACHING PAR WITH THE MEN’S GAME, AND IT’S OUR RESPONSIBILITY TO DRIVE ITS GROWTH,” SAYS ISHAN CHATTERJEE, CEO – SPORTS, JIOSTAR AT FICCI FIRESIDE CHAT

Mumbai: At a fireside chat hosted at FICCI FRAMES 2025 and moderated by former Indian cricketer turned commentator Dinesh Karthik, Ishan Chatterjee, CEO – Sports, JioStar emphasized the growing stature of women’s cricket and the responsibility of broadcasters in shaping its future. “It is one of the biggest priorities for us to make sure that we get women’s cricket and drive growth over there. The quality and the standard that women’s cricket has reached right now is on par with the men’s game in many different ways. I think it…

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