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Deandra Dottin after Gujarat Giants WPL comeback: Life has come full circle

Deandra Dottin wore a smile as she started speaking about the Women’s Premier League. I was supposed to be in the 2025 WPL, and I’ll be there to showcase my talent and what I do best…” The West Indies all-rounder, who came out of retirement earlier this year and went on to play for the national team in the Women’s …

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2 days, 19 hours ago

We will continue to have the World championship match in this format, says FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky

The Hindu

Emil Sutovsky is glad the World chess championship, which concluded in Singapore a week ago, has been a resounding success. For the fans of the World title match, a long series of games, the words from the world chess governing body FIDE’s CEO should be comforting. “We will continue to have the World championship match in this format,” Sutovsky told …

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2 days, 20 hours ago

PKL’s raiding sensation Devank Dalal wants to help Patna Pirates win its fourth title

The Hindu

In every sport, there occasionally comes a performance that disrupts its status quo. In this season of the Pro Kabaddi League, Patna Pirates’ Devank Dalal has been that player, whose brilliance has almost single-handedly elevated the team’s standing. It was the Pirates’ first win of the season, and Devank scored a staggering 25 points as his team pulled off a …

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5 days, 10 hours ago

Indian sports wrap, December 18: Santosh Trophy: Bengal secures quarterfinal spot

The Hindu

FOOTBALL Santosh Trophy: Bengal secures quarterfinal spot after win over Rajasthan Bengal secured a spot in the quarterfinal of the 78th Senior National football championship with a 2-0 win against Rajasthan while Manipur was held to a one-all draw by Jammu & Kashmir at the Deccan Arena here on Wednesday. In the other match, Manipur, with two wins against defending …

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6 days, 19 hours ago

We were ready to do whatever it took to help Gukesh, says WACA co-founder Sandeep Singhal

The Hindu

Sandeep Singhal ensured D. Gukesh had everything he needed to mount the strongest challenge possible for the World Chess Championship 2024. He ensured that Gukesh had all the people that he wanted to work with, be it coach Grzegorz Gajewski, mental coach Paddy Upton or top players like Jan-Krzysztof Duda and Vincent Keymer as seconds. “But Paddy said he had …

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6 days, 20 hours ago

Gukesh was in a great space during World Chess Championship 2024, says Paddy Upton

The Hindu

Paddy Upton is no stranger to India. One of the most sought-after mental coaches in international sport, Upton helped India win the cricket World Cup in 2011 and then the men’s hockey bronze medal at the Paris Olympics this year and has also worked with Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League. “I decided to fly here because I really …

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1 week ago

WPL 2025 Auction: TN breakout star Kamalini hopes to take Mumbai Indians by storm

The Hindu

Tamil Nadu all-rounder G. Kamalini, who was signed by Mumbai Indians for ₹1.60 crore in the WPL mini auction in Bengaluru on Sunday, said she didn’t expect to go for such a hefty amount. Speaking to Sportstar from Kuala Lumpur, an excited Kamalini said, “I am extremely happy to be picked by the Mumbai Indians. Kamalini expressed her gratitude to …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Breaking barriers and braving injury: Aishwarya Pissay’s rise to the top in world of Rally

The Hindu

There was a brief pause before Aishwarya Pissay, the record-breaking Indian road racing and rally rider, delved into the origins of her decade-long journey and why she chose to pursue a career in rally racing. So, when the helmet went on, it was just a motorcycle and the athlete.” She became the first Indian to win a motorsport world title …

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2 weeks ago

Analysing India’s AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers opponents

The Hindu

Manolo Marquez’s India has been drawn in Group C of the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers along with Hong Kong, Singapore and Bangladesh. Sportstar looks at India’s opponents ahead of the qualifiers 1) Hong Kong India has previously faced Hong Kong in the 2023 Asian Cup qualifiers in Kolkata in 2022. Westwood foiled India’s chances of advancing to the third round …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024: For Bishnoi, backing his strengths the key to T20 success

The Hindu

Ravi Bishnoi isn’t exactly a conventional leg-spinner. Notwithstanding his perplexing omission for this year’s T20 World Cup given that he was a regular in the lead-up, he has been India’s first-choice leg-spinner in the format since making his debut in February 2022. When you try for something extra, that is when runs are leaked,” Bishnoi told Sportstar after featuring in …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

CSK’s new recruit Shreyas Gopal takes hat-trick in Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy, dismisses Krunal and Hardik Pandya

The Hindu

Shreyas Gopal, the latest recruit of Indian Premier League side Chennai Super Kings impressed with the ball in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, taking a hat-trick for Karnataka against Baroda in Indore on Tuesday. Chasing a target of 170, Baroda was caught off-guard by Shreyas, who dismissed opener Shashwat Rawat first and then stunend brothers Krunal and Hardik Pandya. He …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Raj Manchanda, the ‘Old Fox’ of Indian squash, passes away at 80

The Hindu

Brig Raj Manchanda, the `Old Fox’ of Indian squash, passed away in Delhi on December 1. Never hurt anyone and loved to share his experience with young squash players,” said his daughter, Shibani, who played squash at the National level with her younger brother, Anshul. He started playing in his 30s and won all his six National singles championships consecutively …

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3 weeks ago

‘Bumrah told me to…’: Mohammed Siraj on how advice from senior pro ended his ‘desperation’ to get wickets

Hindustan Times

Mohammed Siraj found his mojo back as he returned with five wickets in the Perth Test against Australia, helping India register a comfortable win. Top 15 buys at IPL 2025 Auction Share Via Copy Link Rishabh Pant ₹ 27 Cr DC LSG Total Match 111 Total Runs 3284 Highest Score 128 runs Shreyas Iyer ₹ 26.75 Cr KKR PBKS Total …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Sunil Gavaskar impressed Nitish Reddy after questioning his selection in Perth

India Today

Legendary India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar is highly impressed with Nitish Kumar Reddy after his Test debut in Perth. Further ahead, Gavaskar recalled his first innings knock where he was keen to pounce on every scoring opportunities and ended up as the top scorer. His bowling too came in handy, and his fielding was outstanding: Gavaskar "Even in the first innings, …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Champions Trophy 2025 impasse: ICC board meets briefly, to reconvene again in the next few days

The Hindu

The suspense over the fate of the Champions Trophy continues as the International Cricket Council board met briefly on Friday to discuss the issue, but a decision on the issue will be taken only in the next few days. With the impasse continuing following India’s refusal to travel to Pakistan for the tournament, the hybrid model seems to be the …

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Mohammed Shami overcomes injury scare in SMAT to bowl full spell: Reports

India Today

India's seasoned pacer Mohammed Shami experienced an injury scare during Bengal’s Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match against Madhya Pradesh but showcased his resilience by completing his full spell. Recently, in a Ranji Trophy match against Madhya Pradesh, Shami marked his return from an ankle injury with an impressive four-wicket haul. Although the injury scare during the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Sportz Village-Get Kids to Play Summit Chennai chapter puts spotlight on media’s focus on inspiring children to take up sports

The Hindu

The caravan of ‘Sportz Village-Get Kids to Play Summit’ made a pit stop at IIT-Madras for its third chapter on Wednesday. The forum brought together various stakeholders from across the fraternity under one roof to discuss actionable ways to get the youth and children interested in taking up sports. Our vision is to have the first IITian-Olympian in a few …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024-25: Hyderabad’s Tanmay Agarwal enjoying the game more after changed mindset

The Hindu

While athletes across sports often share inspirational words to stay motivated, there is a quiet acknowledgement that not everything is within their control, and Tanmay Agarwal is no different. I try to do things which are controllable and don’t dwell too much on these things over which I don’t have any control,” Tanmay told Sportstar. In the ongoing Syed Mushtaq …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

IPL in Jeddah? Why not, says Saudi Cricket Federation chief Saud bin Mishal Al-Saud

The Hindu

“Why are all of us here for the auction?” The corridors of the plush hotel, with a view of the Red Sea on one side and the Formula One racing track on the other that hosted the Indian Premier League’s 18th Player Auction, were abuzz with this chatter over the last three days. When Sportstar caught up with Prince Saud …

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1 month ago

Sony Sports to broadcast upcoming rounds of I-League 2024-25: Shrachi MD Rahul Todi

The Hindu

I-League, the second division of Indian domestic football, will have Sony Sports as its official broadcaster in the upcoming rounds of the 2024-25 season. Naturally, the paperwork will take some time but will be completed,” Rahul Todi, Managing Director of Shrachi Sports, which owns the commercial rights of the league, told Sportstar. Though the broadcaster could not be confirmed in …

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1 month ago

Verstappen has consistently been the best driver, says Former F1 driver Karun Chandhok

The Hindu

The final sprint of the three races to close out the 2024 Formula One season gets underway this weekend in Las Vegas, with the drivers’ and constructors’ titles still in play. Max Verstappen leads the driver’s championship, and former Indian F1 driver and TV pundit Karun Chandhok praised the reigning champion’s consistency as he inches close to a fourth consecutive …

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1 month ago

Off-side: Taking hockey to the hinterland, a big boost for the sport

The Hindu

A two-hour drive through the meandering roads of Gehlaur Ghati from the Gaya Airport brings you to Rajgir, once the socio-political cradle of ancient India. The Women’s Asian Champions Trophy Hockey at the Rajgir International Stadium, situated amidst the ambitious Rajgir Sports Complex and the Bihar Sports University campus, has created quite the stir in this small town in India’s …

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1 month ago

Ailing DMK Afzal, Asian Games gold medallist, receives monetary support from Sports Authority of Telangana

The Hindu

There was something to cheer for D.M.K. Afzal, gold medallist in the 1962 Asian Games football when the vice-chairperson and managing director of the Sports Authority of Telangana A. Sonibala Devi and the chairman of SATG, Shiva Sena Reddy, presented a purse of Rs. “We would also like to convey that the state government will not be found wanting when …

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CAB to name Eden Gardens stand after Jhulan Goswami, to be inaugurated on January 22

The Hindu

The Cricket Association of Bengal has decided to name a stand at the Eden Gardens after former India women’s team captain Jhulan Goswami, and it will be inaugurated on January 22 next year during India’s first T20I against England. So, we have decided to name the B block stand after Jhulan,” Snehasish Ganguly, the president of the CAB, told Sportstar. …

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Deandra Dottin after Gujarat Giants WPL comeback: Life has come full circle

We will continue to have the World championship match in this format, says FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky

PKL’s raiding sensation Devank Dalal wants to help Patna Pirates win its fourth title

Indian sports wrap, December 18: Santosh Trophy: Bengal secures quarterfinal spot

We were ready to do whatever it took to help Gukesh, says WACA co-founder Sandeep Singhal

Gukesh was in a great space during World Chess Championship 2024, says Paddy Upton

WPL 2025 Auction: TN breakout star Kamalini hopes to take Mumbai Indians by storm

Breaking barriers and braving injury: Aishwarya Pissay’s rise to the top in world of Rally

Analysing India’s AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers opponents

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024: For Bishnoi, backing his strengths the key to T20 success

CSK’s new recruit Shreyas Gopal takes hat-trick in Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy, dismisses Krunal and Hardik Pandya

Raj Manchanda, the ‘Old Fox’ of Indian squash, passes away at 80

‘Bumrah told me to…’: Mohammed Siraj on how advice from senior pro ended his ‘desperation’ to get wickets

Sunil Gavaskar impressed Nitish Reddy after questioning his selection in Perth

Champions Trophy 2025 impasse: ICC board meets briefly, to reconvene again in the next few days

Mohammed Shami overcomes injury scare in SMAT to bowl full spell: Reports

Sportz Village-Get Kids to Play Summit Chennai chapter puts spotlight on media’s focus on inspiring children to take up sports

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024-25: Hyderabad’s Tanmay Agarwal enjoying the game more after changed mindset

IPL in Jeddah? Why not, says Saudi Cricket Federation chief Saud bin Mishal Al-Saud

Sony Sports to broadcast upcoming rounds of I-League 2024-25: Shrachi MD Rahul Todi

Verstappen has consistently been the best driver, says Former F1 driver Karun Chandhok

Off-side: Taking hockey to the hinterland, a big boost for the sport

Ailing DMK Afzal, Asian Games gold medallist, receives monetary support from Sports Authority of Telangana

CAB to name Eden Gardens stand after Jhulan Goswami, to be inaugurated on January 22