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Pune, December 4, 2024: In a stunning display of leadership, Sunil Kumar has emerged as the most successful captain in Pro Kabaddi League history after U Mumba’s resounding 43-29 victory over Puneri Paltan at the Badminton Hall in Balewadi Sports Complex on Tuesday. What made the victory even sweeter was that the side beat the home team by a margin of 14 points despite the massive support for the Puneri Paltan in the stadium. “I am very happy to have achieved this feat in PKL. I learned all about captaincy from Anup Kumar and Ajay Thakur and hence I dedicate…

Will the Champions Trophy schedule be out on Thursday? There’s reportedly a meeting between the International Cricket Council (ICC) top brass and the tournament broadcasters on Thursday, leading to speculations that finally the imbroglio might be resolved. But there’s a new deadlock. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has softened its stand and agreed to a hybrid model – they are rephrasing it as a partnership model – demanding a similar arrangement for the future ICC events in India also. It has been refused by the BCCI. The Indian cricket board’s standpoint is that unlike Pakistan, there are no security issues…

Mohun Bagan Super Giant secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Chennaiyin FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium in Kolkata tonight. Jason Cummings delivered the decisive strike for the home team, in a match where Chennaiyin FC came close to scoring on several occasions. The first half was an exciting contest, with the Marina Machans taking the fight to their opponents. Head coach Owen Coyle had emphasised before the game that his team had the ability to shine in high-pressure situations, and they proved his words true early on. Lalrinliana Hnamte and…

Gurpreet Singh Sandhu has now entered his 13th year with the national team. As the most seasoned player in the Indian squad following Sunil Chhetri’s retirement, Sandhu recently reached a milestone of 75 international caps in a match against Vietnam, where he captained the side and made a critical penalty save. Currently, Sandhu is training in Hyderabad with the Blue Tigers in preparation for their friendly match against Malaysia on November 18. Speaking to the media on Wednesday, he shared insights into their preparations. “Everyone understands that this is our final FIFA-friendly window before the crucial Asian Cup Qualifiers in…

Brazil and Al Hilal SFC superstar, Neymar Jr believes Saudi Arabia has all the potential to be the best World Cup ever, if the Kingdom secures the right to host the FIFA World Cup™ in 2034. Following an exclusive tour of the Saudi Arabia FIFA World Cup™ 2034 bid exhibition, Brazil’s all-time top goal scorer and Riyadh resident has thrown his full support behind the bid. Having lived in the Kingdom for the last year and witnessed the country’s deep love of the game alongside its ambitious plans to host in 2034, Neymar Jr said: “I think it’s the best…

The Indian Women’s Hockey Team launched their campaign in the Bihar Women’s Asian Champions Trophy Rajgir 2024 with an impressive 4-0 victory against Malaysia, playing in the historic city of Rajgir. Key players Sangita Kumari (8’, 55’), Preeti Dubey (43’), and Udita (44’) each scored, sealing three points for India in a performance marked by strong defensive organization and relentless attack. India began the match on a slower note, allowing Malaysia’s Nur Mohd an early chance following a well-timed run past India’s defense. However, Indian goalkeeper Savita came to the rescue with a crucial save, preventing an early deficit. Malaysia…

Odisha FC held Mohun Bagan Super Giant to a 1-1 draw at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar in tonight’s Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 match. The hosts took an early lead with a goal from Hugo Boumous via an indirect free kick, but Manvir Singh equalized with a well-placed header later in the first half. Although both sides created several chances in the second half, neither could find a decisive goal. Odisha started energetically, winning an indirect free kick after Asish Rai’s back pass was picked up by goalkeeper Vishal Kaith. From just six yards out, Hugo Boumous converted to…

UP Warriorz have announced the retention of most of their squad for the third Women’s Premier League (WPL) season in 2025. With 15 of their 18 players from last season retained, the franchise aims to build on its current foundation and strive for new achievements together in the coming years. Alyssa Healy, who led the team in the first two seasons, continues as a key part of the squad, along with Deepti Sharma, last season’s Most Valuable Player. The team’s core includes a strong mix of experienced international players and promising Indian talent, including Tahlia McGrath, Chamari Athapaththu, Sophie Ecclestone,…

Mahit Anand The new National Sports Policy 2024 (NSP) represents an ambitious roadmap to transform the sporting landscape in India. The policy’s vision of “Sports for Nation Building to Harness the Power of Sports for Nation’s Holistic Development in Amrit Kaal” is timely, necessary and well-positioned. Building on past policies and lessons learned from recent international competitions, the NSP is crafted to address multiple dimensions of sports development, including the strengthening of governance and institutional frameworks; talent identification and development of systems; enhancing sports infrastructure and ensuring equitable access to all aspiring athletes; creation of athlete-centric support systems; promoting social…

The 2025 IPL mega auction would be held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on November 24 and 25, the BCCI has confirmed. RevSportz broke the story on Tuesday evening that in a last-minute change, the venue has been shifted from Riyadh to Jeddah. It is learnt that the franchises have been notified in this regard, that Abady Al Johar Arena would be the auction venue. Interestingly, though, the IPL auction clashes with India’s first Test against Australia in Perth that commences from November 22. At the auction, 10 IPL teams are set to spend Rs 641.5 crore on 204 available slots.…