Category: Sports

Mumbai: A new chapter in Mumbai cricket history was written on Tuesday as the inaugural Nuvama Private T20 Mumbai Women’s League got underway at the Wankhede Stadium. India star Sayali Satghare led SOBO Mumbai Falcons from the front with a decisive three-wicket spell as her side began their campaign with a convincing 16-run victory over Thane Sky Risers in the tournament’s opening match. Chasing a challenging 174, opener Mansi Patil (46) kept the chase alive for Thane Sky Risers despite losing partners at regular intervals. Mahek Pokar (23 retired hurt)…

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Mumbai: India’s memorable triumph at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 was built on resilience, self-belief, and timely interventions. As the Women in Blue prepare for their next major challenge—the pursuit of a maiden ICC Women’s T20 World Cup title—captain Harmanpreet Kaur, vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, star batter Jemimah Rodrigues, and former New Zealand skipper Sophie Devine revisited some defining moments from the tournament on JioStar’s Unstoppable. One of the most inspiring stories of the campaign was the remarkable turnaround of Jemimah Rodrigues, who emerged from a difficult phase to…

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Retired Ranji Veteran Ashok Bambi Some individuals leave a lasting impact not merely through the positions they hold but through the lives they touch and the institutions they build. Raj Bhargav belongs to that rare category of sports administrators whose contribution to Indian sport, particularly in Uttar Pradesh, continues to be felt decades later. A recent interview of Raj Bhargav in a national daily brought back a flood of memories from a glorious sporting era. Beyond being a distinguished administrator, he was a passionate sports lover who remained deeply connected…

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Retired Ranji Veteran Ashok Bambi Cricket can be a game of fine margins, and Rajasthan Royals learned that lesson the hard way as their dream run ended at the hands of a dominant Gujarat Titans side led by a masterful Shubman Gill. While young sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi once again displayed remarkable maturity beyond his years, his heroic effort was overshadowed by a commanding chase that propelled Gujarat into the final. The match appeared to tilt in Gujarat’s favour from the very beginning. Rajasthan captain Riyan Parag’s decision to bat first…

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Lucknow: Seventh-seeded Uttar Pradesh player Ashi Shamshery produced the biggest upset of the day by defeating top seed Niti Santosh Dubey to secure a place in the girls’ singles semifinals of the AITA CS-7 Under-18 Boys’ and Girls’ Tennis Tournament. The tournament, organized by SDS Tennis Academy at the La Martiniere Lawn Tennis Facility, witnessed several exciting quarterfinal encounters on Wednesday across boys’ singles, girls’ singles, and boys’ doubles categories. In the girls’ singles quarterfinals, Ashi Shamshery dominated the top-seeded Niti Santosh Dubey, registering a convincing 6-1, 6-0 victory. Displaying…

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Lucknow: Anuruddh Kumar, a trainee at La Martiniere Lawn Tennis Facility and one of Uttar Pradesh’s promising young tennis players, delivered an outstanding performance to secure a remarkable double title at the AITA CS-7 Under-18 Boys’ and Girls’ Tennis Tournament. He emerged champion in both the boys’ singles and boys’ doubles events, while fellow La Martiniere trainee Aashi Shamsheri captured the girls’ singles title. Organized by SDS Tennis Academy at the La Martiniere Lawn Tennis Facility, the tournament concluded on Friday with three thrilling finals marked by impressive upsets and…

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Bareilly: Gautam Shah, a student of Nihal Shyam Degree College, Bareilly, affiliated with Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University, has created a new Uttar Pradesh state record at the 67th Uttar Pradesh Senior State Swimming Championship 2026. The prestigious championship, organized by the Uttar Pradesh Swimming Association in Lucknow, witnessed outstanding performances from swimmers across the state. Competing in the 100-metre freestyle event, Gautam Shah delivered a remarkable performance, completing the race in 55.48 seconds and establishing a new state record. The achievement has brought pride not only to Nihal Shyam…

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Mumbai (Anil Bedag): After spending years shaping some of Indian television’s most iconic “K” shows, creative strategist Nivedita Basu is now making headlines with a completely new identity. Stepping away from the glamour of prime-time entertainment, she has made a powerful entry into the world of sports, surprising everyone with her passion, dedication, and achievements. What began as a journey with squash has now expanded into pickleball, cricket, and throwball, where she is not just participating but consistently winning accolades. Titles such as Best Female Player, Best Female Batsman, and…

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Lucknow: Indian shooters delivered an impressive performance at the 8th International Reflex Shooting Cup 2026 held in Genk, Belgium, from May 22 to 25. Among the standout performers was Indian shooter Noman Ahmad Malik, who clinched the gold medal in the Mixed Team Junior Men category, bringing pride to the country on the international stage. The prestigious competition was organized by the Reflex Sport Shooting Foundation under ISSF rules at the SportinGenk venue, featuring air rifle and air pistol events for senior and junior shooters using electronic INTARSO targets. The…

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