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May- 2025 -28 May
Lakshay, Neeru top the table in second Shotgun National trials
Both top in the men’s and women’s categories, respectively, in the trap finals of the second Shotgun National trials at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range in Delhi Hyderabad: Lakshay Sheoran and Neeru Dhanda finished on top in the men’s and women’s categories, respectively, in the trap finals of the second Shotgun National trials at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range in Delhi on Tuesday. Lakshay, who qualified for the finals with a score of 120 in qualification, shot 43 in the finals, a two-shot difference over Jaswinder Singh, who finished second with a score of 41. In the Women’s finals, Nationals Games gold medalist Neeru edged Aashima Ahlawat 40-39 to secure the top spot. Olympian Rajeshwari Kumari secured third place…
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28 May
Hyderabad mountaineer Vishwanath sets new record
The 16-year-old Vishwanath completed the 7- Summits challenge, climbing the highest peak on each of the seven continents HYDERABAD: Vishwanath Karthikey Padakanti of Hyderabad set a new record by becoming India’s youngest and the world’s second youngest to complete the 7 Summits across all the continents, which is the ultimate dream for any mountaineer. The 16-year-old Vishwanath completed the 7- Summits challenge, climbing the highest peak on each of the seven continents. With this extraordinary achievement, he becomes “India’s youngest and the world’s second youngest” to complete one of the most prestigious feats in mountaineering. His final summit was the iconic Mt. Everest (8,848 metres) — a moment that marked the culmination of years of rigorous training, endurance, and sheer determination.…
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28 May
We were short by 20 runs, says Hardik Pandya
“We’ve been playing good cricket but didn’t tonight, that cost us. We’ve won five trophies, it’s always been tough,” Hardik said after losing to Punjab Kings HYDERABAD: Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya said that they were 20 runs short given the way the wicket played. “The way the wicket played, we were 20 runs short. Happens. We’ve been playing good cricket but didn’t tonight, that cost us. We’ve won five trophies, it’s always been tough,” Hardik said after losing to Punjab Kings in the race for the top two positions on the points table of the IPL. “If you take the foot off the accelerator, other teams take over. The message would be simple: this is a small blip, learn from…
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28 May
Every individual stepped up, says Shreyas Iyer
“Starting from game one, we’ve been in the mindset of wanting to win despite the situation. We’ve had players putting their hands up when we were in the dumps. Kudos to support staff and management too,” Shreyas said at the post-match presentation. HYDERABAD: Shreyas Iyer, who led Punjab Kings in style and for a top-two finish in the IPL with an emphatic win against Mumbai Indians in Jaipur on Monday night, said that every individual stepped up at the right time. “Starting from game one, we’ve been in the mindset of wanting to win despite the situation. We’ve had players putting their hands up when we were in the dumps. Kudos to support staff and management too,” Shreyas said at the…
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27 May
After a strong show in IPL, Rahul eyes a return to T20 squad ahead of World Cup
It’s been close to three years since Rahul played a T20 for India. His last outing was India’s semifinal defeat to England at the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia New Delhi: Senior India batter KL Rahul has set his sights on a return to India’s T20 squad ahead of the 2026 World Cup at home, saying that time away from the format has allowed him to recalibrate his white-ball game. It’s been close to three years since Rahul played a T20 for India. His last outing was India’s semifinal defeat to England at the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia.“Yes, I want to get back in the T20 team and the World Cup is on my mind, but for now…
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27 May
Punjab Kings beat Mumbai Indians by seven wickets to clinch top spot
Punjab’s Inglis (73 off 42 balls) and Arya (62 off 35) more than made up for a sluggish start with a match-winning 109-run partnership off 59 balls to get their team home Jaipur: Priyansh Arya displayed remarkable maturity for a rookie while Josh Inglis produced a momentum-changing knock as Punjab Kings downed Mumbai Indians by seven wickets here on Monday to seal a spot in Qualifier 1 of the Indian Premier League. Chasing 185, Punjab Kings could not accelerate in the powerplay but Inglis (73 off 42 balls) and Arya (62 off 35) more than made up for a sluggish start with a match-winning 109-run partnership off 59 balls to get their team home in 18.3 overs. Captain Shreyas Iyer (26…
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27 May
City boy Alankrith Rapole makes it to England under-19 tour
Alankrith from Boduppal happens to be the only one from Telangana to be in the Indian squad for the forthcoming India under-19 tour Hyderabad: For wicketkeeper-batter Alankrith Rapole, it is the moment of reckoning! Well, this gifted young cricket talent from the city’s Boduppal locality, incidentally, happens to be the only one from Telangana to be in the Indian squad (he is one of the stand-byes who will be travelling with the team) for the forthcoming India under-19 tour with Ayush Mhatre leading the side. “It is a huge opportunity for sure. Ready for the challenges ahead and to prove whenever I get a chance to represent India as I enjoy the job behind the stumps and in front of the…
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27 May
Neeraj Chopra signs a new deal with Audi India
JSW Sports, that double-Olympic medalist Javelin thrower and global sports icon, Neeraj Chopra, will partner with German Automotive Manufacturer Audi, marking a powerful collaboration HYDERABAD: JSW Sports, that double-Olympic medalist Javelin thrower and global sports icon, Neeraj Chopra, will partner with German Automotive Manufacturer Audi, marking a powerful collaboration that brings together two leaders driven by performance, precision, and a progressive mindset. Chopra, whose historic javelin throw at the Tokyo Olympic Games captured the nation’s imagination, now partners with Audi India – a brand globally renowned for its engineering excellence, relentless innovation, and forward-thinking design. The partnership celebrates the shared values between the athlete and the brand – world-class performance, explosive speed, and iconic stature. “At Audi, we stand for those…
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27 May
‘Thailand friendly perfect ahead of Asian Cup qualifier’
Midfielder Suresh Singh Wangjam believes that the friendly game against Thailand on June 4 will be the perfect way to groom for the all-important clash with Hong Kong in the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers final round match against Hong Kong HYDERABAD: Midfielder Suresh Singh Wangjam believes that the friendly game against Thailand on June 4 will be the perfect way to groom for the all-important clash with Hong Kong in the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers final round match against Hong Kong on June 10 in Kowloon. India’s Group C in the Asia Cup qualifiers included Hong Kong, Singapore, and Bangladesh, against whom the Blue Tigers drew 0-0 on the first match day. Only the group winner will book their place in…
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27 May
IPL preview: RCB’s last attempt for top two finish, LSG aim to end on a high
The match Royal Challengers Bengaluru Vs Lucknow Super Giants is on May 27. Lucknow: In pursuit of a top-two finish, Royal Challengers Bengaluru will tread with caution in their final league clash against the erratic Lucknow Super Giants here on Tuesday, as the hosts will be desperate to sign off on a positive note after a largely forgettable campaign. Gujarat Titans’ back-to-back defeats have created a golden opportunity for third-placed RCB to secure a top-two finish for the first time since 2016. The top two teams play Qualifier 1, from which the winner enters the final and the losing side advances to Qualifier 2 to take on the winner of the eliminator, played between the third and fourth-place finishers. The margin…
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