ProKabaddi League is to Kabaddi what IPL is to cricket, says Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik
5 years, 7 months ago

ProKabaddi League is to Kabaddi what IPL is to cricket, says Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik

The Hindu  

India wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik couldn’t resist coming to the inaugural match of the Pro Kabaddi League at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai to cheer for his favourite side Tamil Thalaivas on Saturday. The PKL, this year, has seen many sports personalities showing their support to their favourite teams, which includes the likes of Indian cricket skipper Virat Kohli, spinner Harbhajan Singh and champion para-athlete Deepa Malik. PKL 2019: Follow the first day of the Chennai leg live The latest addition to this growing list, Karthik, lauded the league its role in taking the sport to the masses. When asked who from the Indian cricket team could try their luck at Kabaddi successfully, Karthik picked Rishabh Pant.

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KL Rahul to return in Delhi Capitals' IPL 2025 game vs SRH after taking paternity break
1 day, 2 hours ago

KL Rahul to return in Delhi Capitals' IPL 2025 game vs SRH after taking paternity break

Hindustan Times  

India star KL Rahul is all set to return to action in Delhi Capitals' second game in the ongoing 2025 season of the Indian Premier League. KL Rahul had missed DC's season opener Rahul missed Delhi's season opener against former franchise Lucknow Super Giants because he had taken a paternity break. Rahul has been in exceptional form in white-ball cricket, …

IPL 2025: Quinton de Kock and spinners get KKR off the mark, RR stumble in Guwahati
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IPL 2025: Quinton de Kock and spinners get KKR off the mark, RR stumble in Guwahati

India Today  

Kolkata Knight Riders displayed glimpses of the solidity that propelled them to glory last season, outclassing Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati by eight wickets on Wednesday, March 26. IPL 2025 Coverage | IPL Points Table | IPL Schedule The win was set up by spinners Varun Chakravarthy and Moeen Ali, who made his debut for KKR. While Moeen and Varun collectively …

Watch: Virat Kohli, RCB stars touchdown in Chennai ahead of CSK clash
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3 days, 7 hours ago

Watch: Virat Kohli, RCB stars touchdown in Chennai ahead of CSK clash

India Today  

Royal Challengers Bengaluru, including star batter Virat Kohli and captain Rajat Patidar, arrived in Chennai on March 24 ahead of their highly anticipated Indian Premier League 2025 clash against arch-rivals Chennai Super Kings on March 28. CSK secured a thrilling four-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians, while RCB dominated defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders with a convincing seven-wicket win on March …

CSK vs MI, IPL 2025: Three key player battles to watch out for ahead of Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians match
4 days, 16 hours ago

CSK vs MI, IPL 2025: Three key player battles to watch out for ahead of Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians match

The Hindu  

Archrivals Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians will face off in the third match of the 2025 season of the Indian Premier League at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday. Ruturaj Gaikwad vs Trent Boult Mumbai Indians will look to exploit the Chennai Super Kings captain’s vulnerability against Boult’s left-arm pace. Suryakumar Yadav vs CSK’s spin twins: A mixed bag …

KL Rahul forced out of IPL opening spot at Delhi Capitals, sacrifices long-term role in batting order shake-up: Report
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1 week, 1 day ago

KL Rahul forced out of IPL opening spot at Delhi Capitals, sacrifices long-term role in batting order shake-up: Report

Hindustan Times  

KL Rahul is set to make a fresh start at the IPL as he will link up with Delhi Capitals for the 2025 Indian Premier League. After playing a key role in India's victorious 2025 Champions Trophy campaign, Rahul finds himself in unfamiliar territory, moving away from his long-standing role as a captain – and also as an opener – …

India can field 2-3 international teams at the same time due to IPL: Dinesh Karthik
1 week, 5 days ago

India can field 2-3 international teams at the same time due to IPL: Dinesh Karthik

India Today  

Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik has credited the Indian Premier League for the development of Indian cricket. Furthermore, the former RCB player also said that India is in a privileged place due to IPL as they can now field two-three international teams at the same time. "We can say that since the IPL has become a part of Indian cricket's …

Dinesh Karthik lauds impact of IPL and domestic structure in India’s all-conquering white-ball run
1 week, 6 days ago

Dinesh Karthik lauds impact of IPL and domestic structure in India’s all-conquering white-ball run

The Hindu  

Former wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik on Friday, waxed lyrical about the depth of the current Indian cricket team during the second chapter of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Innovation Lab Indian Sports Summit, powered by Leaders at the Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence here. The Indian Premier League and a solid domestic structure are the two factors that have contributed to building a …

IPL 2025: Punjab Kings begins training camp at Dharamsala ahead of new season
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IPL 2025: Punjab Kings begins training camp at Dharamsala ahead of new season

The Hindu  

Indian Premier League side Punjab Kings has begun its training camp at the picturesque Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association stadium in Dharamshala ahead of the IPL 2025 season. The camp has been scheduled from March 12-15 in Dharamsala and will be attended by key Indian players, including wicketkeeper-batter Prabhsimran Singh, all-rounder Shashank Singh, and veteran leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal. Revealing the reason …

Yuzvendra Chahal imitates Mohammad Rizwan during Punjab Kings' training session, leaves teammates in splits
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Yuzvendra Chahal imitates Mohammad Rizwan during Punjab Kings' training session, leaves teammates in splits

Hindustan Times  

The 2025 Indian Premier League season is set to begin on March 22, and many franchises have begun training camps to prepare for the edition. Punjab Kings are also gearing up for the season and their newest acquisition, Yuzvendra Chahal, is bringing his trademark humour to his new franchise. Yuzvendra Chahal imitated Mohammad Rizwan during a training session with PBKS …

Asian Kabaddi Championship 2025: How the Supreme Court, just 20 days of training and the fire to dominate led India to gold
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Asian Kabaddi Championship 2025: How the Supreme Court, just 20 days of training and the fire to dominate led India to gold

The Hindu  

International kabaddi tournaments are few and far between but when the time comes, India finds a way to step up and dominate. We were in our regular kits.” The Asian Championship returned after an eight-year gap, with India winning the last edition in Gorgan, Iran, beating Korea in the final. “Some of the participating teams might have brought a second-string …

KL Rahul admits to competition with Rishabh Pant for place in ODI team: I won't lie
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

KL Rahul admits to competition with Rishabh Pant for place in ODI team: I won't lie

India Today  

India wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul has admitted to competition with Rishabh Pant in the ODI team. Speaking at the pre-match press conference ahead of India's final group stage game in the Champions Trophy, Rahul has said that there is always a temptation for the coach and the captain to play Pant ahead of him. In a candid press conference, Rahul called …

71st Senior National Kabaddi C’ships: Services, Karnataka, Punjab, and Haryana move closer to knockouts on Day 2
1 month ago

71st Senior National Kabaddi C’ships: Services, Karnataka, Punjab, and Haryana move closer to knockouts on Day 2

The Hindu  

Services, along with Karnataka and Punjab registered commanding victories on the second day of the 71st Senior National Kabaddi Championships at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Cuttack on Friday. Led by Pro Kabaddi League star Naveen Kumar, Services delivered the most commanding performance of the day in its 70-33 victory over Chhattisgarh. Day two’s most thrilling encounter saw Andhra …

71st Senior National Kabaddi C’ships: Haryana, Railways register dominating wins as PKL stars shine
1 month ago

71st Senior National Kabaddi C’ships: Haryana, Railways register dominating wins as PKL stars shine

The Hindu  

Defending champions Haryana, along with Railways and Madhya Pradesh registered commanding victories on the opening day of the 71st Senior National Kabaddi Championships at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Cuttack on Thursday. Pro Kabaddi League stars like Pawan Sehrawat, Ashu Malik, Mohit Goyat, Sunil Kumar and Naveen kumar are among the marquee players representing their states. In Pool C’s …

RCB vs KKR to flag off IPL 2025, Eden Gardens to host opener and final
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RCB vs KKR to flag off IPL 2025, Eden Gardens to host opener and final

India Today  

The IPL 2025 is set to begin on March 22 with a match between title holders Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Eden Gardens, also the designated venue for this year's final on May 25. Dharamsala will be the second home venue of Punjab Kings after Mullanpur, while Rajasthan Royals will set up their base in the …

Rishabh Pant or KL Rahul? Piyush Chawla picks favourite to don keeping gloves for India in ICC Champions Trophy 2025
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rishabh Pant or KL Rahul? Piyush Chawla picks favourite to don keeping gloves for India in ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Live Mint  

Rishabh Pant will have to wait a bit longer for a place in the Indian playing XI in the one-day internationals, thus ruling out his chances in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025, reckoned former India cricketer Piyush Chawla. India have named two wicketkeepers in the squad for the Champions Trophy 2025 in KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant. “If you …

IPL 2025: Chennai Super Kings All-Time IPL Playing 11
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IPL 2025: Chennai Super Kings All-Time IPL Playing 11

ABP News  

CSK All-Time IPL Playing 11: Chennai Super Kings stand as one of the most successful teams in the Indian Premier League history, alongside their arch-rivals Mumbai Indians. Murali Vijay Murali Vijay was a key player for CSK and has played 70 matches across two stints, scoring 1,708 runs at an average of 25.87 and a strike rate of 124.67. Michael …

Pro Kabaddi League: Bengaluru Bulls releases head coach Randhir Singh Sehrawat ahead of PKL 12
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pro Kabaddi League: Bengaluru Bulls releases head coach Randhir Singh Sehrawat ahead of PKL 12

The Hindu  

Bengaluru Bulls has released Randhir Singh Sehrawat from his duties as head coach, the Pro Kabaddi League team announced on Tuesday. “For over a decade, “Coach Saab” Randhir has been a cornerstone of our team’s journey, playing an integral role in shaping the success and achievements we have celebrated together. His dedication and leadership have left a lasting impact on …

Outside of cricket, kabaddi players are best-paid athletes in India: PKL league commissioner Anupam Goswami
2 months ago

Outside of cricket, kabaddi players are best-paid athletes in India: PKL league commissioner Anupam Goswami

Hindustan Times  

PKL league commissioner Anupam Goswami shares his thoughts on the league's growth, their dreams of seeing kabaddi as an Olympic sport, and what it means to make PKL the best league in India outside of cricket. PKL is one of the two sports leagues outside cricket that have started their second decade. At the same time, the PKL teams have …

KL Rahul to miss Karnataka's Ranji Trophy match against Punjab: Reports
2 months, 1 week ago

KL Rahul to miss Karnataka's Ranji Trophy match against Punjab: Reports

India Today  

KL Rahul is likely to miss Karnataka’s Ranji Trophy match against Punjab, beginning here on Thursday, to continue his recovery from an elbow niggle. The Karnataka State Cricket Association is set to announce the squad for the match against Punjab in a day or two. However, other India players from the state -- Prasidh Krishna and Devdutt Padikkal -- will …

Pro Kabaddi League: Tamil Thalaivas announces Sanjeev Baliyan as head coach ahead of PKL 12
2 months, 1 week ago

Pro Kabaddi League: Tamil Thalaivas announces Sanjeev Baliyan as head coach ahead of PKL 12

The Hindu  

Tamil Thalaivas has appointed Sanjeev Baliyan as its head coach for the upcoming Season 12 of the Pro Kabaddi League on Friday. Baliyan, who successfully guided the Jaipur Pink Panthers to victory in PKL Season 9, served as its head coach for the past four seasons. With this appointment, Tamil Thalaivas returns to a traditional coaching structure, comprising a head …

Pro Kabaddi League: Tamil Thalaivas sacks coaching duo Udayakumar, Dharmaraj Cheralathan ahead of PKL 12
2 months, 1 week ago

Pro Kabaddi League: Tamil Thalaivas sacks coaching duo Udayakumar, Dharmaraj Cheralathan ahead of PKL 12

The Hindu  

Tamil Thalaivas has announced the release of its chief coach, Udayakumar, and strategy coach, Dharmaraj Cheralathan following a disappointing campaign in the eleventh season of the Pro Kabbadi League that concluded in the final days of the last year. Ahead of the last season, for the first time in PKL history, a team chose not to proceed without a traditional …

KL Rahul over Rishabh Pant in Champions Trophy 2025? Ajit Agarkar & Co. asks right-hander to play ODIs against England
2 months, 2 weeks ago

KL Rahul over Rishabh Pant in Champions Trophy 2025? Ajit Agarkar & Co. asks right-hander to play ODIs against England

Live Mint  

KL Rahul is likely to be preferred over Rishabh Pant as the date for the India's squad announcement for the Champions Trophy 2025 draws near. However, in a U-turn, the BCCI has reportedly decided to make Rahul play the ODIs against England to get adequate match practice ahead of Champions Trophy 2025, which starts next month in Pakistan and Dubai. …

Dinesh Karthik calls SA20 'best competition after IPL' amid Paarl Royals debut
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Dinesh Karthik calls SA20 'best competition after IPL' amid Paarl Royals debut

India Today  

Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik has hailed the SA20 league as the “best competition after IPL", citing the league’s competitiveness as a major reason for his decision to join it. Karthik, who retired from international cricket and the IPL after Royal Challengers Bangalore’s campaign ended in the eliminator of IPL 2024, made his SA20 debut for Paarl Royals on Saturday. …

2024 Year in Sports, Kabaddi: Haryana Steelers win PKL, India gets banned from international tournaments
2 months, 3 weeks ago

2024 Year in Sports, Kabaddi: Haryana Steelers win PKL, India gets banned from international tournaments

The Hindu  

India’s very own game kabaddi experienced a dynamic year in 2024, featuring numerous national competitions and the thrilling Pro Kabaddi League. While the PKL continued to captivate audiences with two successful seasons, the lack of international tournaments underscored the persistent struggle to expand kabaddi’s global reach beyond the Indian subcontinent. Khelo India Youth Games 2024 Kabaddi action continued at the …

Haryana Steelers downs Patna Pirates to take home the PKL title
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Haryana Steelers downs Patna Pirates to take home the PKL title

The Hindu  

Haryana Steelers emerged victorious in the Pro Kabaddi League Season 11 final, defeating Patna Pirates 32-23 here at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex in Balewadi on Sunday. The encounter, billed as a clash between the league’s strongest defence — Steelers — and the most potent attack — Pirates — lived up to the hype. Shivam Patare, with a crucial …

PKL Season 11: Haryana Steelers prioritises brain over brawn, wins maiden Pro Kabaddi title beating Patna Pirates in final
2 months, 3 weeks ago

PKL Season 11: Haryana Steelers prioritises brain over brawn, wins maiden Pro Kabaddi title beating Patna Pirates in final

The Hindu  

Haryana Steelers emerged victorious in the Pro Kabaddi League Season 11 final, defeating Patna Pirates with a commanding 32-23 scoreline at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex in Balewadi on Sunday. Shivam Patare, with a crucial nine points, spearheaded Steelers’ offensive charge, whilst its defence maintained a strong grip on the Pirates’ raiders, led by the dynamic Iranian all-rounder Mohammadreza …

Sportstar Podcast ft. PKL’s Manpreet Singh: I see myself in Shadloui
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Sportstar Podcast ft. PKL’s Manpreet Singh: I see myself in Shadloui

The Hindu  

Manpreet Singh is also set to feature in his fourth final as a kabaddi coach when he leads Haryana Steelers against the Patna Pirates in the Pro Kabaddi League’s season 11 final. If I played kabaddi, I’d invariably get mud caught in my hair and it was a telltale sign for my family that I had played. He then found …

PKL Melbourne Raid: Full schedule of games, timings in IST, live streaming details
2 months, 3 weeks ago

PKL Melbourne Raid: Full schedule of games, timings in IST, live streaming details

The Hindu  

The Pro Kabaddi League is set to create history by taking the electrifying sport of kabaddi to Australia with the highly anticipated PKL Melbourne Raid. India’s all-star team includes PKL legends like Anup Kumar, Rakesh Kumar, Pardeep Narwal, Deepak Niwas Hooda and Maninder Singh. Here is the schedule of matches on Saturday: Match 01: PKL All Star Mavericks vs PKL …

Pro Kabaddi League 11: Patna Pirates gets the better of Dabang Delhi to set up finale against Haryana Steelers
3 months ago

Pro Kabaddi League 11: Patna Pirates gets the better of Dabang Delhi to set up finale against Haryana Steelers

The Hindu  

Patna Pirates ended Dabang Delhi’s unbeaten streak in 15 matches with a narrow 32-28 victory in Pro Kabaddi League season 11 at the Sree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Balewadi, here on Friday to make its way to the final. The Pirates started the match with intensity and took the attack to Delhi through its dynamic raiding duo of Devank Dalal …

Pro Kabaddi League 11: Haryana Steelers edges past UP Yoddhas to reach consecutive PKL final
3 months ago

Pro Kabaddi League 11: Haryana Steelers edges past UP Yoddhas to reach consecutive PKL final

The Hindu  

Haryana Steelers edged past UP Yoddhas 28-25 in Pro Kabaddi League season 11’s first semifinal here at the Sree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Balewadi, on Friday, booking its place in the second consecutive final. Steelers’ raiding duo of Vinay and Shivam Patare scored six and seven points, respectively, but the night belonged to its defence, which was led by Rahul …

Pro Kabaddi League 11 semifinal: Patna Pirates aims to maintain winning form against Dabang Delhi
3 months ago

Pro Kabaddi League 11 semifinal: Patna Pirates aims to maintain winning form against Dabang Delhi

The Hindu  

The stage is set for an electrifying clash as Dabang Delhi takes on Patna Pirates in the semifinal of Pro Kabaddi League season 11 at the Sree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Balewadi, in Pune on Friday. While Naveen Kumar gradually regains his peak form after recovering from injuries, this experienced raiding duo gives Delhi an edge. The leader of Delhi’s …

Pro Kabaddi League: The team that handles the pressure best will win the title, says PKL star Rahul Chaudhari
3 months ago

Pro Kabaddi League: The team that handles the pressure best will win the title, says PKL star Rahul Chaudhari

The Hindu  

Ahead of the playoffs of the Pro Kabaddi League Season 11, which kicks off on Thursday at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Balewadi, Pune, former PKL champion Rahul Chaudhari shared his list of top players of the season, his expectations from knockouts and his wish for the final. So, whichever teams handles the pressure best will win the title.” …

Pro Kabaddi League 11, Playoffs: PKL 2024 preview, schedule, timing, LIVE streaming info
3 months ago

Pro Kabaddi League 11, Playoffs: PKL 2024 preview, schedule, timing, LIVE streaming info

The Hindu  

PREVIEW The PKL Season 11 Playoffs begins on December 26 at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Balewadi, Pune. The contenders include Haryana Steelers, UP Yoddhas, Patna Pirates, Dabang Delhi K.C., Jaipur Pink Panthers, and U Mumba, with the playoff race going down to the last match of the league stage. We always train accordingly, so that on the matchday, …

PKL 2024-25: Pro Kabaddi League Updated Points Table And Leaders In Raid & Tackle Points
3 months ago

PKL 2024-25: Pro Kabaddi League Updated Points Table And Leaders In Raid & Tackle Points

ABP News  

Pro Kabaddi League points table updated: After 65 days of thrilling action, the Pro Kabaddi League playoffs have concluded, with six out of the 12 teams earning their place in Pro Kabaddi League playoffs. The six teams advancing to Pro Kabaddi League playoffs are Haryana Steelers, Dabang Delhi KC, UP Yoddha, Patna Pirates, U Mumba, and Jaipur Pink Panthers. With …

India TV Sports Wrap on December 24: Today's top 10 trending news stories
3 months ago

India TV Sports Wrap on December 24: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News  

Former India cricketer Vinod Kambli has given his first reaction from hospital after being admitted late on Saturday night last week. Today's Top 10 Trending Sports News Stories Manu Bhaker missing from Khel Ratna nominations, sports ministry says, 'list not final yet' Manu Bhaker won two bronze medals at the Paris Olympics earlier this year in shooting bringing glory to …

Defence will decide PKL 11 champions, says kabaddi legend Anup Kumar
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3 months ago

Defence will decide PKL 11 champions, says kabaddi legend Anup Kumar

The Hindu  

With the Pro Kabaddi League Season 11 playoffs approaching, former India captain Anup Kumar emphasizes the critical role of defence in crowning the champions. A single raider can never win the trophy for a team now, you need defenders,” said Kumar, who led U Mumba to its only PKL trophy in Season 2. Their defence especially has done tremendous work, …

Pro Kabaddi League 11: Haryana Steelers becomes first team to qualify for PKL 2024 semifinals
3 months ago

Pro Kabaddi League 11: Haryana Steelers becomes first team to qualify for PKL 2024 semifinals

The Hindu  

Haryana Steelers became the first team to secure its spot in the semifinals of Pro Kabaddi League Season 11 after a dominant 47-30 victory over U Mumba at the Balewadi Sports Complex in Pune on Sunday. Following the match, Haryana Steelers’ coach, Manpreet Singh, said, “It doesn’t matter if we had won a few matches or lost a few. All …

Pro Kabaddi League 2024: Dabang Delhi sets record for most unbeaten matches in single PKL edition with win over Jaipur Pink Panthers
3 months ago

Pro Kabaddi League 2024: Dabang Delhi sets record for most unbeaten matches in single PKL edition with win over Jaipur Pink Panthers

The Hindu  

defeated Jaipur Pink Panthers 33-31 at the Badminton Hall, Balewadi Sports Complex on Saturday. Led by Ashu Malik’s 17th Super 10 of the season, Dabang Delhi moved back to third on the points table, continuing the unbeaten streak. Ironically, they broke Jaipur’s 13-match unbeaten record from PKL 10 and equalled Puneri Paltans’ 14-match unbeaten streak. Jaipur’s defence initially dominated, but …

‘Hope people don’t have short memory’: Karthik tells Rohit, Gambhir to give KL Rahul a long rope as India opener
3 months, 1 week ago

‘Hope people don’t have short memory’: Karthik tells Rohit, Gambhir to give KL Rahul a long rope as India opener

Hindustan Times  

India’s batting struggles seeped into their third Test match vs Australia in Brisbane. In the first innings, Rahul smacked 84 off 139 balls, including eight fours, as India posted 260, in response to Australia’s 445. India's captain Rohit Sharma, right, and KL Rahul during play on day three of the third cricket test. With Rahul looking like he has once …

PKL brought kabaddi players to new heights: Sunil Kumar lauds competitive spirit
3 months, 1 week ago

PKL brought kabaddi players to new heights: Sunil Kumar lauds competitive spirit

India Today  

This season of the Pro Kabaddi League has been one with intense, edge-of-the-seat action with no telling which team are favourites to win the coveted trophy, and every single point can change destiny. "Right now, the remaining eight teams can beat each other for a sport in the playoffs," he added after narrowly beating U Mumba on Sunday night. PKL …

Vaibhav Suryavanshi excited to play under Rahul Dravid than in IPL at Rajasthan Royals, says ’I have no strategy...’
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Vaibhav Suryavanshi excited to play under Rahul Dravid than in IPL at Rajasthan Royals, says ’I have no strategy...’

Live Mint  

Back from the U-19 Asia Cup where India finished runners-up for the second consecutive time to Bangladesh, Indian Premier League's youngest player Vaibhav Suryavanshi is excited to play under legendary Rahul Dravid than playing the league. While the whole Indian media wrote about Suryavanshi, the southpaw was busy playing for Bihar in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament before …

Pro Kabaddi League 2024: Haryana Steelers becomes first team to qualify for PKL 11 playoffs
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Pro Kabaddi League 2024: Haryana Steelers becomes first team to qualify for PKL 11 playoffs

The Hindu  

Haryana Steelers on Wednesday became the first team to qualify for the Pro Kabaddi League 11 playoffs after defeating Bengaluru Bulls 37-26. It was a complete team effort for Haryana Steelers, with Vinay and Shivam Patare combining for 15 points, while Jaideep and Rahul got four tackle points each and Mohammadreza Shadloui scored six points to wrap up a comprehensive …

Pro Kabaddi League: Ashok Shinde appointed as new head coach of Puneri Paltan
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Pro Kabaddi League: Ashok Shinde appointed as new head coach of Puneri Paltan

The Hindu  

Yuva Paltan mentor Ashok Shinde was appointed as the head coach of the Puneri Paltan squad for the remainder of Pro Kabaddi League 11 on Friday. Ramesh, who had stepped away from the post after Puneri Paltan’s loss to U Mumba at the Balewadi Stadium. Following the win, Ramesh credited the team’s success to its commitment to youth development and …

Pro Kabaddi League - A decade of deliverance, but what’s next for PKL?
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Pro Kabaddi League - A decade of deliverance, but what’s next for PKL?

The Hindu  

In 2010, young men in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh, particularly those inclined towards sports, had two main career paths before them: joining the Armed Forces or the Police. For E. Prasad Rao, PKL’s technical director, seeing players like Chaudhari, Aslam Inamdar, Siddharth Desai, and many others benefit financially from the league was one of two primary objectives. Players are now able …

Pro Kabaddi League: U Mumba’s Sunil Kumar becomes most successful captain in PKL history
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Pro Kabaddi League: U Mumba’s Sunil Kumar becomes most successful captain in PKL history

The Hindu  

U Mumba captain Sunil Kumar becomes the most successful Pro Kabaddi League captain in history after his team clinched a thrilling win against Puneri Paltan, with a scoreline of 43-29 at the Badmintion Hall in Balewadi Sports Complex, Pune on Tuesday. Sunil Kumar overtakes Fazel Atrachali’s record for most wins as a captain in PKL, with 74 wins to his …

Pro Kabaddi League 2024: U Mumba vs Puneri Paltan Maharashtra derby to set the tone for final leg of PKL 11 in Pune
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Pro Kabaddi League 2024: U Mumba vs Puneri Paltan Maharashtra derby to set the tone for final leg of PKL 11 in Pune

The Hindu  

After the enthralling fans in Hyderabad and Noida, the ongoing Pro Kabaddi League Season 11 caravan moves to Pune for the final leg of the tournament which will commence on December 3 and end on December 24. In the second match, home team and defending champion Puneri Paltan will face U Mumba in the Maharashtra derby. Addressing a press briefing …

Pro Kabaddi League 11: Ashu Malik anointed a leader for future
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Pro Kabaddi League 11: Ashu Malik anointed a leader for future

The Hindu  

Ashu Malik, the young raider from Haryana, has represented Dabang Delhi KC for several seasons, quickly becoming one of the brightest stars in the Pro Kabaddi League. After climbing the local kabaddi ladder, from Under-14 to senior level, Ashu first caught the attention of PKL scouts through his performances in tournaments like the Yuva Kabaddi Series and K7 Kabaddi tournaments. …

India TV Sports Wrap on November 28: Today's top 10 trending news stories
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

India TV Sports Wrap on November 28: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News  

New Zealand are playing England in the first Test of the three-match series. Today's Top 10 Trending Sports News Stories New Zealand bat first in first Test against England England invited New Zealand to bat first after winning the toss in the first Test in Christchurch. Kane Williamson scores fifty against England on international return Williamson scored 93 for New …

KL Rahul hopes to win IPL with Delhi Capitals, wants love and respect: Parth Jindal
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

KL Rahul hopes to win IPL with Delhi Capitals, wants love and respect: Parth Jindal

India Today  

Delhi Capitals co-owner Parth Jindal revealed that he spoke to KL Rahul after the IPL auction. Speaking to ESPNcricinfo, Parth Jindal said that he knew KL Rahul and his wife Athiya Shetty personally and had been friends with them for years. Jindal said that Rahul told him that he wants to win the IPL with DC and wants love and …

DC co-owner Parth Jindal's indirect dig at LSG's Sanjiv Goenka after buying KL Rahul for INR 14 crore in IPL auction
4 months ago

DC co-owner Parth Jindal's indirect dig at LSG's Sanjiv Goenka after buying KL Rahul for INR 14 crore in IPL auction

Hindustan Times  

Parth Jindal, co-owner of the Delhi Capitals, welcomed new purchase KL Rahul with open arms and vowed to treat the experienced India batter with 'love and respect'. However, the tables seem to have turned with Rahul's new owner, Parth Jindal, ensuring that his message is heard loud and clearly by his KL's previous franchise. Welcome to Delhi Capitals, KL Rahul …

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