Author: Gargi Raut

Kolkata’s sports scene has gotten much more exciting with the addition of a brand new pickleball court at the well-known Jaideep Mukerjea Tennis Academy. The court, a brainchild of Sharmin Mukerjea, is an endeavour that will add a fresh dimension to the offerings of the tennis academy. “The inspiration came after Jaideep and I played pickleball for just 15 minutes — it’s addictive!” Sharmin shared enthusiastically. “Jaideep always wants to do something new, so we thought, ‘why not’?” Sharmin admitted to facing initial scepticism, critics thought that the academy was stepping away from its tennis roots but she stayed committed.…

The Indian women’s cricket team came up with a dominant all-round display to defeat West Indies in the third T20I by 60 runs. After setting a record total of 217/4, thanks to incredible knocks from Smriti Mandhana and Richa Ghosh, India sealed the three-match series. The Indian women’s team showcased their prowess as they posted 217/4, their highest-ever in T20Is. At the forefront were Smriti and Richa who hit scintillating half-centuries, leaving the Windies facing an uphill task. West Indies won the toss and asked the hosts to bat first. India got off to a shaky start as Uma Chetry…

The Indian Women’s Cricket Team, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, is determined to bounce back after a humbling defeat against Australia in the three-match ODI series. The series exposed serious flaws in the team as a young Indian side struggled against a dominant Australian outfit. However, skipper Harmanpreet remains optimistic about the team’s future, emphasising the importance of learning from setbacks and focusing on the positives as they prepare for upcoming challenges. Addressing the press ahead of the series against West Indies, Harmanpreet tackled questions about team dynamics, the absence of Shafali Verma, and the squad’s preparation to turn things…

The recently concluded three-match ODI series between India and Australia has left Indian fans dejected. Following a humiliating exit in the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup, the Indian Women’s Cricket team were offered an opportunity to script the perfect redemption arc. Many believed that the three-match ODI series against Australia would be the perfect set of circumstances for India to make a comeback in international cricket and win the hearts of their fans. To everyone’s disappointment, the Women in Blue endured a humbling 3-0 loss against Australia. The series put the spotlight on the team’s weaknesses and raised…

In Formula 1, as fans, it is easy to cling to permanence when it comes to a driver-team duo. Lewis Hamilton was always synonymous with Mercedes, and vice versa. This is precisely why Hamilton’s farewell from Mercedes marks the end of an era. Looking back on Hamilton’s journey, Mercedes was more than just a team for him—it was his home and his family. “Mercedes has been part of my life since I was 13,” Hamilton reflected after announcing his departure. The Brit first joined the team in 2013 and turned their partnership into the most successful driver-team duo in…

The Women in Blue are gearing up for a high-octane, three-match ODI series against Australia that is scheduled to be played from December 5 to December 11. The first two games will be hosted at the Allan Border Field in Brisbane, and the series will be wrapped up at the WACA Ground in Perth. It promises to be an exciting series, but more importantly, it’s a shot at redemption for the Indian team after a year of highs and lows which also includes a disappointing run at the World Cup. It’s an opportunity to turn things around. The team, led…

With some of the highest bids in the history of the tournament and teams jostling to buy the best talents in the cricketing world, IPL 2025 Mega Auction was a whirlwind event. Among the standout performers was Delhi Capitals, who have caught the attention of fans for making some smart investments and their auction strategy. Here’s a closer look at their hits, misses, and overall squad strength after the auction. HITS Faf du Plessis (2 crore) Two time orange cap winner, seasoned campaigner and the former captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, was picked up by DC in what…

The stage is set for an exciting IPL Mega Auction in Jeddah. The auction is always an exciting affair and 2025 promises to be no different. There are some big names back in the auction pool after being released by their franchises, and some of them will be prime targets for teams looking to rebuild and reinforce their squads. Let’s take a look at 5 players who are likely to bag big bucks in the auction tonight and tomorrow. Ishan Kishan The young Indian wicketkeeper-batter has always been a showstopper in the IPL. He has the ability to take…

The Team Sunrisers Hyderabad had a promising show at the 2024 IPL season, most of the credit for the success goes to their marquee signing of Pat Cummins. The Australian captain transformed the team’s morale. Ahead of the 2025 mega auction, SRH have retained a strong core of players which includes their skipper Cummins, big-hitter Heinrich Klaasen, Young Indian batter Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head and Nitish Kumar Reddy. Going into this auction, SRH have all but broken their bank to retain their core. Auction Purse and Strategy SRH are heading into the auction with a purse of INR 45 cr,…

The Team Delhi Capitals had a below-par season in 2024, failing to make a significant impact, finishing sixth in the points table and missing the playoffs. Ahead of the 2025 mega auction, the franchise has retained Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Tristan Stubbs and Abhishek Porel. The most notable decision by the franchise was the release of Rishabh Pant, their former captain and key player. While Pant’s departure came as a shock to fans, owner Parth Jindal has expressed interest in going after Pant. Auction Purse and Strategy DC has a purse of INR 73 cr left along with…