Category: Sports

Mumbai: In a moment that underscored the power of belief and perseverance, Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar met the Indian Women’s Blind Cricket Team, the newly crowned T20 Blind Cricket World Cup champions, at the MIG Cricket Club in Mumbai. The interaction marked a significant milestone for the team, whose journey to the world title has been defined by resilience, grit and an unshakable belief in their dreams. Sachin spent nearly an hour with the players, congratulating them on their historic achievement and listening to their journeys with keen attention.…

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 ISPL Season 3 will be held from January 9 to February 6, 2026, at the Lalbhai Contractor Stadium in Surat Mumbai: Continuing its rapid rise and expanding footprint in grassroots cricket, the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) has announced a whopping prize pool of ₹5.92 crore for Season 3, reinforcing the league’s focus on supporting emerging talent and creating opportunities through the sport. India’s pioneering tennis-ball T10 league, ISPL continues to revolutionise the grassroots cricket ecosystem by ensuring that players are not only discovered, but also consistently rewarded for their…

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New Delhi:  Jay Shah, Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), has been honoured with the Transformational Leader of the Year award at the NDTV Indian of the Year Awards 2025. The recognition highlights his role in driving structural change in cricket both in India and on the global stage. Under  Shah’s leadership, cricket has seen a decisive shift towards growth and inclusivity, with landmark reforms such as equal pay for women cricketers, stronger pathways for emerging nations, and the successful launch and expansion of the Women’s Premier League. His…

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Mumbai: Kolkata Knight Riders have made a bold statement in the TATA IPL 2026 Auction, targeting the top-order with Cameron Green after the departure of Andre Russell. Speaking on JioHotstar’s ‘TATA IPL Auction Review’, KKR Head Coach Abhishek Nayar revealed the thinking behind this key move: “We wanted to go all out for Green. If we have the resources, we spend it. With Russell gone, we needed someone to take the franchise forward, and Cameron Green fits that role perfectly.” Green, known for his explosive top-order batting, is expected to…

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Mumbai: As the TATA IPL 2026 Auction concludes, Sunrisers Hyderabad’s strategy has become crystal clear: the team is backing its batting to dominate matches. Speaking on ‘TATA IPL Auction Review’ on JioStar, cricket experts dissected SRH’s moves, particularly the acquisition of England all-rounder Liam Livingstone for ₹13 crore. Former India captain Anil Kumble weighed in on Livingstone’s role in the squad:“Liam Livingstone is the kind of player who can change a game in just a few overs. He’s extremely flexible — he can open, bat at No. 3, or play…

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Mumbai: With less than 50 days to go until the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup India & Sri Lanka 2026, JioStar has unveiled Rise Of Champions, a gripping series tracing the Indian men’s cricket team from the glory years of 2007, 2011, and 2013 to a decade marked by heartbreak and near misses. The first episode, Illusion, now streaming on JioHotstar, sets the stage for India’s rollercoaster journey in ICC events, highlighting both triumphs and missed opportunities. India’s 2024 T20 World Cup-winning skipper Rohit Sharma recalls the optimism following India’s…

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Retired Cricket Veteran Ashok Bambi  Lucknow: The Indian squad for the forthcoming World Cup has been announced well in advance, a move that has sparked both optimism and debate. While early selection gives players clarity and time to prepare, announcing the final team nearly 50 days before the tournament begins also raises valid questions. It may have been more prudent to wait until the conclusion of the series against New Zealand, which could have offered selectors a clearer picture of form, fitness, and combinations under pressure. That said, the selected…

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Lucknow: Aniruddh and Anuj stamped their authority at the 23rd Eldeco Cup Prize Money Tennis Tournament with commanding performances, setting up an all-important title clash in the boys’ under-18 singles category. The ₹1 lakh prize money tournament, organised by the SDS Tennis Academy at the La Martiniere Lawn Tennis Facility, La Martiniere College, witnessed both players advancing to the under-18 singles final in impressive fashion. Their consistent show across categories underlined their growing dominance in the competition. In the first under-18 singles semi-final, Aniruddh registered a comprehensive 7–1 victory over…

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Lucknow: Om Yadav delivered a commanding performance to emerge as the standout player of the 23rd Eldeco Cup Prize Money Tennis Tournament, clinching double titles by winning both the men’s singles and men’s doubles championships. The ₹1 lakh prize money tournament was organised by the SDS Tennis Academy at the La Martiniere Lawn Tennis Facility, La Martiniere College. In the men’s singles final, Om Yadav was declared champion after his opponent Aniruddh was forced to retire due to a shoulder strain. At the time of retirement, Om was firmly in…

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Mumbai: In an interview with the IPL,  Jinal Mehta, Director, Torrent Group and Chairman, Gujarat Titans, and  Shaan Mehta, Director, Torrent Group and Director, Gujarat Titans, shared their perspectives on the squad, the team’s journey so far, the confidence they carry into the upcoming seasons and Shubman Gill’s leadership. Jinal Mehta, Director, Torrent Group and Chairman, Gujarat Titans, said: “We came into the auction with our core in place and we made minimal changes to our squad. We changed only five players. We came in with very specific requirements. We…

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