Category: Sports

New Delhi: India began their three-match ODI series against Afghanistan on a commanding note, registering a seven-wicket victory in the rain-curtailed opening match in Dharamshala. The convincing win not only handed the hosts a 1-0 lead in the series but also showcased the team’s growing emphasis on collective success over individual milestones. Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar lauded the batting unit for its mature approach, highlighting KL Rahul’s selfless innings as a perfect example of the team-first culture that currently defines Indian cricket. Speaking after the match, Gavaskar pointed to…

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Manpreet Singh Set to Equal Dilip Tirkey’s Record for Most International Appearances for India New Delhi: Led by star drag-flicker and captain Harmanpreet Singh, the Indian men’s hockey team is gearing up for a crucial phase of the FIH Pro League 2025-26, with high-intensity matches against world-class opponents Netherlands and Germany. The tournament serves as an important testing ground ahead of the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup in August and the Asian Games in September. India begins its Netherlands leg of the Pro League against the hosts on June 14,…

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Los Angeles: Hosts the United States men’s national soccer team made an impressive start to their FIFA World Cup campaign with a commanding 4-1 victory over Paraguay national football team in their Group D opener at Los Angeles Stadium. A first-half own goal by Paraguayan defender Damian Bobadilla and a brilliant brace from Folarin Balogun put the Americans firmly in control before Giovanni Reyna sealed the victory with a late strike in stoppage time. Paraguay’s only goal came through substitute Mauricio in the second half. The emphatic win gives the…

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Bareilly: India added another golden chapter to its growing legacy in Yogasana sports as Praveen Kumar Pathak, a Ph.D. research scholar at Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University, clinched the gold medal in the Artistic Yogasana – Senior Men’s category at the First World Yogasana Championship 2026. The prestigious championship was held from June 4 to 8 at TransStadia Stadium, attracting competitors from more than 75 countries, including the United States, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Argentina, South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia. Pathak’s…

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L-R: Shreyas Iyer, Sourav Ganguly, Nimesh Patel, AB de Villiers and Shane Watson at the Kabuni Playtime 2026 launch event Mumbai – Kabuni, a groundbreaking AI-powered global sports platform, has launched at its debut Playtime 2026 event in Mumbai, unveiling a new era of accessible, elite-level coaching for cricket fans at every level. Positioned at the intersection of sport, technology and play, Kabuni introduces a world-first approach to training: delivering real-time, personalised coaching through advanced AI technology, enabling players of all levels to improve their performance anytime, anywhere. Alongside the global…

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Ahmedabad,: Indian chess prodigy Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa, supported under Adani Sportsline’s Garv Hai initiative, has etched his name into the history books by becoming the first Indian ever to win the prestigious Norway Chess tournament. The landmark triumph marks one of the most significant achievements of his career and a proud moment for Indian chess. The 20-year-old grandmaster delivered a remarkable performance in Oslo, outperforming a world-class field that included World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen, reigning World Champion D. Gukesh, Alireza Firouzja, Wesley So, and Vincent Keymer. Praggnanandhaa’s campaign was…

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New Delhi: Fresh from leading India to its maiden ICC Women’s ODI World Cup title on home soil in 2025, captain Harmanpreet Kaur has set her sights on an even bigger milestone — guiding India to its first-ever ICC Women’s T20 World Cup triumph. The 10th edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup begins in England on June 12, with India opening its campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan in Birmingham on June 14. The tournament runs until July 5 and features 12 teams competing for the coveted title. For Harmanpreet,…

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LONDON: England batter Harry Brook has returned to the summit of the ICC Men’s Test batting rankings, reclaiming the No. 1 position following another influential performance in England’s World Test Championship campaign against New Zealand. Brook’s rise comes after a crucial half-century in the first innings of the opening Test at Lord’s, a match dominated by bowlers and ultimately won by England by 115 runs. The innings helped the 26-year-old edge past teammate Joe Root and regain the top ranking he previously held in late 2024. Root Drops, Head Climbs…

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VIJAYAWADA: The fifth edition of the Andhra Premier League (APL) is set to usher in a new chapter for cricket in Andhra Pradesh, with organizers introducing an expanded format aimed at taking the sport to a wider audience across the state. The month-long tournament, which began on June 9, will run through June 30 and is expected to provide a valuable platform for emerging cricketers to showcase their talent. Addressing the media at the Andhra Cricket Association headquarters in Vijayawada, ACA President and Vijayawada MP Kesineni Sivanath, popularly known as…

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MYSURU: Two young athletes with strong family roots in Karnataka have achieved a significant milestone in their sporting journey after earning selection to competitive ice hockey teams under the Frisco Hockey Association in Texas for the Summer 2026 season. The achievement belongs to brothers Mayon Machaiah Merianda and Krish Machaiah Merianda, whose dedication and years of training have helped them progress through the ranks of youth ice hockey in the United States. Their success has been warmly welcomed by family members and well-wishers in Mysuru and Kodagu, where ice hockey…

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