Category: Sports

Jaipur: In a bold strategic move ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League season, the Rajasthan Royals (RR) are set to appoint 24-year-old Riyan Parag as their new captain for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. The leadership change follows reports that long-time skipper Sanju Samson is close to sealing a trade move to the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). In exchange, Rajasthan have secured two seasoned all-rounders — Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran — significantly strengthening the squad balance while opening the door for a leadership transition. Leadership Experience and Performance…

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New Delhi: India’s ace shooter Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar delivered a clutch performance to clinch gold in the 50m Rifle 3 Positions event at the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship held at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range on Thursday. Displaying remarkable composure in the final, Aishwary fired a superb 10.7 in his last shot to edge past teammate Neeraj Kumar by a narrow margin of 0.2 points. Neeraj, competing in his first individual international final, had entered the decisive 35th shot with a slender 0.2-point lead. After scoring 10.3, Aishwary needed…

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by Navneet Bansal, Match Report: India vs Namibia – ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 (Second Match) New Delhi: India registered a commanding 93-run victory over Namibia in their Group A clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. While the margin reflected dominance, the match also witnessed a dramatic late-innings collapse that briefly halted India’s charge toward what looked like a record-breaking total. After Namibia won the toss and elected to field, India came out all guns blazing. Opener Sanju Samson set…

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Lucknow: Naval Tata Grassroots Odisha (ONT) successfully defended their crown by defeating hosts UP Karam 2–0 in the final of the 36th Karam All India KD Singh Babu Sub-Junior (Under-14 Boys) Prize Money Hockey Tournament. With this victory, Odisha clinched the title for the second consecutive year in a thrilling contest played at the Padma Shri Mohammad Shahid Hockey Astro Turf, Vijayant Khand Mini Stadium. In a closely fought final between the same two teams that had met in last year’s summit clash, Odisha once again emerged victorious. UP Karam,…

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Lucknow: RoundGlass Hockey Academy (Punjab) registered a commanding 13–1 victory over Hockey Assam to secure full points in the ongoing All India KD Singh Babu Sub-Junior Prize Money Hockey Tournament at Padma Shri Mohammad Shahid Stadium in Lucknow on Thursday. In a one-sided encounter, RoundGlass Academy displayed exceptional coordination and attacking prowess, maintaining dominance throughout the match. Hockey Assam, on the other hand, struggled to retain possession and failed to counter the relentless pressure applied by their opponents. Lalu Diwakar emerged as the star performer for the winning side, showcasing…

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By Navneet Bansal from Patiala As late night development, Pakistan Agrees to Play T20 World Cup Match Against India After High-Level Talks Pakistan has finally agreed to play its much-anticipated T20 World Cup 2026 match against India, following intense closed-door meetings held in Lahore involving officials from the BCCI, PCB, ICC, and after a special request from the Sri Lanka Cricket Board. After initial reluctance, the Pakistan Cricket Board made a U-turn and consented to face India on 15 February 2026. As per the original schedule, the high-voltage encounter will…

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Bengaluru | Rising Indian tennis star Dakshineshwar Suresh delivered a performance for the ages at the Davis Cup, leading India to a memorable 3–2 victory over the Netherlands in the World Group-I tie held in Bengaluru. The win is being hailed as historic, given the stark contrast in rankings—Netherlands currently stand sixth in the world, while India are ranked 33rd. At just 25, Suresh rose to the occasion on home soil, transforming from an understated squad member into the defining figure of the tie. By the end of the weekend, he…

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Bhopal | Zaid Masood of Fitness 365 Gym was crowned Mr. Bhopal Division 2026 at the Bhopal Division Bodybuilding Championship held recently at Manas Bhavan, Bhopal. The high-energy fitness event witnessed participation from nearly 200 athletes from across the Bhopal division. Zaid Masood also went on to claim the Champion of Champions title, emerging as the standout performer of the competition. The Best Poser award was won by Sikandar Khan of Fitness Headquarter, while Best Improved Physique was awarded to Zaki Ali. The Most Muscular title was secured by Uday Singh…

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Jaipur |  Arjun Kucchal emerged as the Overall Gross Winner at the Shri P. M. Rungta Memorial Golf Cup 2026, held at the Rambagh Golf Club in Jaipur. The one-day tournament witnessed enthusiastic participation from around 143 golfers representing diverse professional backgrounds. The event concluded with a grand prize distribution ceremony, where winners and runners-up across various handicap categories were felicitated. Golfers from business, industry, judiciary, the armed forces and the railways took part, reflecting the tournament’s broad appeal. The competition was played in the Stableford – Single Peoria format.…

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London: England’s spin attack delivered a timely statement ahead of the T20 World Cup, as they secured a 12-run victory over Sri Lanka to complete a 3–0 series sweep in the final match of the tour. In a low-scoring contest on a turning Kandy surface, England defended a modest total of 128 for nine, their lowest ever against Sri Lanka in men’s T20 internationals. Left-arm spinner Jacob Bethell and off-spinner Will Jacks produced career-best performances, sharing seven wickets to dismantle the Sri Lankan chase and restrict the hosts to 116…

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