Category: Sports

Lucknow: In the high-stakes theatre of the Indian Premier League, where a single boundary or tactical decision can reshape fortunes, the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are plotting a bold resurgence. After consecutive seventh-place finishes in 2024 and 2025, the franchise, owned by industrialist Sanjiv Goenka, has unveiled a revamped leadership core aimed at reclaiming the playoff glory of 2022 and 2023. At the heart of this transformation is the appointment of Kane Williamson, the unflappable New Zealand maestro, as Strategic Advisor for IPL 2026. Announced on October 16, 2025, the…

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Mumbai: Big Bash League 2025–2026: Due to a knee injury he suffered in Chennai while training for the 2025–26 Big Bash League (BBL), former India off-spinner R Ashwin will not be participating. In a message to the Thunder supporters, Ashwin informed them that he would not be able to play in the 2018 BBL season because he needed to have a treatment and it would take some time for him to recover fully. “I regret having to miss BBL 15.” “My current focus is on getting better and returning stronger,” Ashwin…

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By Retired Cricket Veteran Ashok Bambi Lucknow: The Indian women’s cricket team created history by winning the World Cup for the first time — a remarkable achievement, especially considering that at one stage, they were on the brink of elimination. After losing narrowly to Australia and England in the league stage and suffering a comfortable defeat against South Africa, the Indian team staged an extraordinary comeback when it mattered most. Facing a must-win game against New Zealand to stay alive in the tournament, the Indian girls rose to the occasion…

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Lucknow: It was truly a red-letter day in the history of Indian cricket — a day when both our women’s and men’s teams scripted remarkable victories that will be remembered for years to come. In women’s cricket, India achieved a historic triumph in the Women’s World Cup, defeating South Africa in the finals — a feat that will be written in golden letters in the annals of Indian sport. Their emphatic win over Australia in the semi-finals had already signaled the team’s formidable form and determination. Deepti Sharma and Shafali…

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Lucknow: The much-awaited “Smriti Cup Season-2” (Smt. Pratima Singh Memorial Cricket Tournament) began with great enthusiasm and a grand opening ceremony in Lucknow today. The prestigious tournament is being organized by Avisha Enterprises in loving memory of Late Smt. Pratima Singh. The event was inaugurated by noted social worker  Sunil Dutt Tripathi. Present on the occasion were Chandan Singh and  Nandan Singh, sons of Late Smt. Pratima Singh, who extended heartfelt gratitude to all guests, players, team representatives, and sponsors for their participation and support. Speaking at the inauguration, Chandan Singh…

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Australian Legend to Play Key Role in Shaping Lucknow Super Giants’ Future Lucknow: Former Australian all-rounder Tom Moody has been appointed as the Global Director of Cricket by the RPSG Group, marking a major strategic move ahead of the IPL 2026 season. In his new role, Moody will oversee operations, strategy, and long-term cricket development programs for all RPSG-owned franchises. The RPSG Group’s cricket franchises include Lucknow Super Giants (IPL), Durban Super Giants (SA20), and Manchester Originals (The Hundred). As Global Director, Moody will be responsible for creating a unified…

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Recognition for Her Stellar Performance in the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup Agra: Indian cricket star and 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup champion Deepti Sharma has been promoted to the prestigious rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in the Uttar Pradesh Police. The state government announced the promotion as a mark of recognition for her exceptional contribution to Indian cricket. During the recent World Cup, Deepti showcased an all-round masterclass, scoring 215 runs and taking 22 wickets, playing a pivotal role in India’s historic title win. Congratulating her, DGP…

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450 Young Archers to Compete Across Three Categories Barabanki: The prestigious 10th Sub-Junior State Archery Championship is set to begin at Lucknow’s iconic KD Singh Babu Stadium from November 6 to 9, 2025, bringing together a vibrant assembly of young archers from across Uttar Pradesh. Around 450 boys and girls from various districts will participate in the four-day sporting event. The competition will feature matches in Indian Round, Recurve, and Compound categories, offering young talents an opportunity to showcase their precision, skill, and determination. The event is being organized by…

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State-Level Coordination Senior Women’s Handball Championship Lucknow | Host Lucknow division, along with Ayodhya, Gorakhpur, and Varanasi, secured their places in the semifinals of the State-Level Coordination Senior Women’s Handball Championship after showcasing impressive performances on the third day of the tournament. The event is being organized under the joint aegis of the Directorate of Sports, Uttar Pradesh, and the Uttar Pradesh Handball Association, with the Regional Sports Office, Lucknow, overseeing the competition. Matches are being held at the Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee Multipurpose Hall, KD Singh Babu Stadium.…

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