Category: Sports

Mumbai: JioStar, the official broadcast and digital partner for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup India & Sri Lanka 2026, has unveiled a unique campaign that flips the script: reigning ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup champions Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, and Shafali Verma are rallying support for India’s men’s team in a first-of-its-kind promotional film. The film opens with Rodrigues reflecting on India’s historic Women’s World Cup victory, before calling on fans to shift focus to the men’s team as they chase glory. Verma and Sharma join in, emphasizing that…

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Mumbai: JioHotstar’s Match Centre Live recently featured expert analysis from Katey Martin and Anjum Chopra ahead of the exciting clash between UP Warriorz and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Katey Martin predicted a high-intensity encounter, praising UP Warriorz’s match-winners and backing them to respond strongly after their season opener. “The first game was about UP coming together as a team. Meg Lanning is a new captain, figuring out her resources and how to use them. We might see different bowling roles in the powerplay this time. UP have so many match-winners—I…

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New Delhi: For decades, open water swimming in India was largely associated with endurance-driven expeditions—solitary, grueling journeys aimed at conquering challenges such as the English Channel or marathon sea swims. Legendary swimmers like Mihir Sen and Bula Choudhury etched their names into history by transforming these feats into symbols of courage and resolve. Routes such as Dharamtar to the Gateway of India became aspirational milestones for aspiring swimmers. Over time, however, regulatory changes—such as age restrictions for English Channel attempts—curtailed opportunities for young talents, shifting many athletes away from the…

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Mumbai: Ahead of the TATA WPL Season 2026, JioHotstar’s show ‘TATA WPL: Curtain Raiser’ brought fans closer to the stories, insights, and expectations of some of the tournament’s leading players. The segment featured interviews with Delhi Capitals captain Jemimah Rodrigues, Gujarat Giants skipper Ashleigh Gardner, and UP Warriorz leader Meg Lanning, offering an inside look at leadership transitions, team dynamics, and personal excitement for the new season. Jemimah Rodrigues on Leading Delhi CapitalsStepping into the captaincy role at Delhi Capitals, Rodrigues reflected on taking over from Meg Lanning:“Meeting Meg and…

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Surat: Ahmedabad Lions marked a triumphant debut in ISPL Season 3 with a commanding win over Srinagar Ke Veer at the Lalbhai Contractor Stadium. Srinagar Ke Veer, hoping to bounce back after a Day 1 loss, struggled from the start. Early wickets and the inability to form partnerships saw them restricted to 68/9 in 10 overs, with Nizam Ali shining with figures of 3/6. Chasing a modest total, Ahmedabad Lions relied on opener Sikandarbhai Bhatti, who blasted a scintillating 53* off 36 balls to guide his side to a comfortable…

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Paarl: Pretoria Capitals defended a below-par total to claim a thrilling 21-run victory over Paarl Royals in a high-temperature encounter at Boland Park during the Betway SA20. Capitals posted 138/9, with Sherfane Rutherford anchoring the innings with a brilliant 42* off 35 balls, including two sixes in the final over. Shai Hope also chipped in with 22 runs. The Royals struggled on a slow pitch, pegged back early by Lungi Ngidi (1/35) and supported by Keshav Maharaj (2/14), Lizaad Williams (1/21), and Gideon Peters (1/11). Rubin Hermann’s 35 off 37…

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Surat: The Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) Season 3 kicked off with thrilling action at the Lalbhai Contractor Stadium as debutants Ahmedabad Lions registered a commanding 9-wicket win over Srinagar Ke Veer, while Chennai Singams overpowered the Tiigers of Kolkata by 44 runs in the evening fixture. Srinagar Ke Veer, seeking redemption after a Day 1 loss, struggled to build partnerships and were restricted to 68/9 in 10 overs. Nizam Ali (3/6) spearheaded Ahmedabad’s disciplined bowling effort. In reply, opener Sikandarbhai Bhatti starred with an unbeaten 53 off 36 balls,…

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Mumbai: Ryan Rickelton delivered a historic performance as defending champions MI Cape Town returned to winning ways with a commanding 36-run victory over Joburg Super Kings in the Betway SA20 ‘El Clasico’ at the Wanderers. Rickelton etched his name into the record books by becoming the first batter to score multiple centuries in Betway SA20 history. He remained unbeaten on a scintillating 113 off 60 balls, smashing eight fours and nine sixes, as MI Cape Town piled up a formidable 234 for 3. The total proved more than enough after…

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Mumbai: New Zealand’s tour of India 2026 gets underway with the first ODI of the three-match series, marking the international return of senior batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli after their recent appearances in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Ahead of the series, JioStar expert Sanjay Bangar shared his insights on JioHotstar’s Follow The Blues, speaking about Rohit Sharma’s evolving approach, Shubman Gill’s growth as a batter and leader, and the significance of senior players featuring in domestic cricket. Discussing Rohit Sharma’s outlook, Bangar expressed confidence that the India skipper will…

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Mumbai: Defending champions Mumbai Indians bounced back in style in their second outing of the TATA WPL 2026, registering a commanding win over Delhi Capitals after suffering a defeat in the season opener. Speaking on JioHotstar’s Match Centre Live, JioStar experts Mithali Raj and Katey Martin analysed Delhi’s batting collapse, Mumbai’s improved bowling performance, and the impact of senior players stepping up at crucial moments. Reflecting on Delhi Capitals’ struggles with the bat, Mithali Raj highlighted the contrast between the two sides. She noted that while Mumbai Indians had senior…

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