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An ecosystem that caters to everybody. That is the fundamental idea of the Tata Steel Trailblazers 3.0 Conclave which entered a historic third year at ITC Sonar in Kolkata on Thursday. It is supposed to be a coming together of sportspersons, sports officials, the investors and every other stake-holders including the media. We the media are bringing this to you, an unprecedented coming together of the record breakers and the onlookers. It’s not about cricket, a game Indians are obsessed with. Cricket is a part of it, no doubt. But The Tata Steel Trailblazers Conclave is about sports. All sports.…

“Host nation, Pakistan. Home advantage, India.” That was the post on social media and it created a debate. Readily, two former England captains, Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain, pointed out how India have had a significant advantage by playing all their matches in the ongoing Champions Trophy at a single venue. The Champions Trophy is being played in a hybrid model, with Pakistan as the tournament host but India playing their matches in Dubai. And according to Atherton and Hussain, this has eliminated the fatigue and logistical challenges for Rohit Sharma & Co. Former India opener Robin Uthappa, however, chose…

The Ranji Trophy final at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur remained tantalisingly poised, with fortunes fluctuating on the third day. Kerala, first-time finalists, appeared well on course for the first innings lead, but Parth Rekhade — surprise destroyer of Mumbai in the semi-final — picked up the crucial wickets of Sachin Baby and Jalaj Saxena to swing the match in Vidarbha’s favour. From 324/6, in response to Vidarbha’s 379, Kerala collapsed to 342 all out, a deficit of 37 runs. With big patches of rough on either side and occasional sharp turn, a result appears a near-certainty. Baby’s was the…

South Africa began their Champions Trophy campaign on a perfect note, routing Afghanistan by 107 runs, at the Karachi Stadium. Ryan Rickelton turned out to be the star performer, cracking a splendid 106-ball 103. Rahmat Shah compiled an innings of 90, but he didn’t get the required support as Afghanistan were bundled out in the 43rd over for 208 in reply to South Africa’s 315/6. South Africa, who opted to bat, lost Tony de Zorzi early. However, Temba Bavuma and Rickelton set the platform with a stand of 129 for the second wicket. When Bavuma was dismissed by Mohammad Nabi,…

By Pullela Gopichand Sports play a crucial role in the growth and development of individuals and nations. As a country, we have made significant progress both alphabetically and numerically in recent years. However, our physical development has declined over the same period. This shift highlights the urgent need to recognise the importance of sports in shaping our collective future. Sports instil fundamental life lessons such as resilience in the face of defeat, the ability to bounce back from setbacks, discipline, perseverance and hard work. These traits are essential for every individual to succeed in life. In a nation that aspires…

In a one-sided final, Team C defeated Team B by 6 wickets to win the Mumbai Indians Junior Boys Rising Stars Tournament in Nagpur on Saturday. After winning the toss and opting to bat, Team B struggled to form any solid partnerships and lost wickets at crucial moments. Only Yash Pawar (46) and Darshan Thorkar (31) provided some resistance, preventing them from being dismissed for a much lower total than 143. On the bowling front, Team C’s captain A V Patel led the charge with excellent figures of 3 for 27, supported by Siddharth Gupta (2/22), Yajat Anturkar (2/21), and…

As the third season of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) approaches, Gujarat Giants are gearing up for their home debut at a new venue in Vadodara. The Adani Sportsline-owned franchise held a press event in Ahmedabad on Thursday, attended by Head Coach Michael Klinger, players Harleen Deol and Shabnam Shakil, and Adani Sportsline’s CBO, Sanjay Adesara. During the event, the team unveiled their jersey for WPL 2025, which kicks off on February 14 and will be played across multiple venues, including Vadodara, Bengaluru, Lucknow, and Mumbai. Klinger Sets Ambitious Goals Head Coach Michael Klinger made the team’s ambitions clear, aiming…

Team India’s mainstay across all formats, Rishabh Pant, has decided to contribute 10% of all his commercial earnings towards the Rishabh Pant Foundation moving forward. The star wicket-keeper batter envisions playing a strategic role in furthering cricketing and non-cricketing causes through this endeavour. Pant, who is gearing up to don an important role for the Men in Blue in the forthcoming Champions Trophy, considers this project close to his heart and will enumerate upon the finer details of the initiative in the coming couple of months. “Everything I am, everything I have is because of the beautiful sport of…

Mohun Bagan Super Giant dominated their city rivals, Mohammedan SC, with a commanding 4-0 win at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season. Braces from Subhasish Bose and Manvir Singh dismantled the Mohammedan SC defence as the Mariners extended their lead at the top of the table to 10 points. They now sit on 43 points, ahead of second-placed FC Goa, who have 33. The match also marked a milestone for Vishal Kaith, who became the first goalkeeper to register 50 ISL clean sheets. First-Half Dominance Mohun Bagan SG started with intensity,…

Yuvraj Singh is set to start a T10 cricket league in Canada. In fact, the league will also have a women’s competition. The tournament will be named Canada Super 60. The World Cup winner, 43, has joined hands with Star 333 Sports Inc. to launch the league, the first edition of which is expected to be played in July. “I’m thrilled to bring my leadership and vision to the Canada Super 60 League,” the former India all-rounder was quoted as saying. “The tournament can shape cricket’s future in this region by mixing local talent with international stars.” The tournament will…