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16 Jun

ISCL Announces Vidarbha Franchise For Season 02, Strengthening Its Pan-India Expansion

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India’s Biggest Softball Cricket League Expands into Maharashtra’s Premier Cricket Region Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 16: The Indian Softball Cricket League (ISCL)—India’s largest and most ambitious franchise-based softball cricket league—has officially announced the inclusion of a new franchise representing Vidarbha, Maharashtra, for the upcoming ISCL Season 02. The announcement was made by Dr. Gangadhar Raju, Founder & President, and Mr. Kshitij Khurana, of the Indian Softball Cricket Foundation (ISCF), who emphasized that the addition of Vidarbha is a strategic step in ISCL’s mission to identify and promote softball cricket talent from every region of the country. Vidarbha has long been…

29 May

WT20 Women’s League: Thane Skyrisers Jersey Unveiled by Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 29: The official jersey of the Thane Skyrisers for the upcoming WT20 Women’s Mumbai League was unveiled at a grand ceremony in Mumbai, with Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik attending as the chief guest. The event marked the official launch of the team’s new look ahead of the much-anticipated tournament, which is scheduled to be held from June 1 to June 13, 2026. The Thane Skyrisers franchise is owned by Vihang Pratap Sarnaik, Anahita Vihang Sarnaik, Shilpa Mohit Singhal, Mohit Singhal, and Pratik Shelke. Led by icon player Saima Thakor, the team showcased its jersey in the presence of players,…

26 May

Parshavv’s Espotz Is Building a Participatory Ecosystem for the Future of Global Esports

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New Delhi [India], May 26: The gaming industry is rapidly transforming into one of India’s largest digital entertainment sectors, and most platforms are racing to host the next tournament. Espotz, founded by Parshavv, is doing something fundamentally different. Rather than building another tournament portal, it is constructing what it calls a participatory economy for the global esports sector, an infrastructure layer designed to connect every stakeholder in competitive gaming within a single, scalable platform. Espotz has grown rapidly since its launch, now serving over 100,000 users across five countries, with more than 100+ tournament operators, 20 K+ registered teams, and…

21 May

ROTORIS Names IPL-Winning Captain Rajat Patidar as ‘A ROTORIS Man’ for IPL 2026

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Unsold. Recalled. Champion. Rajat Patidar was always destined to be The ROTORIS Man for IPL 2026 after leading RCB to glory. In 2022, Rajat Patidar went unsold at an IPL auction. He returned as a replacement signing for INR 20 lakhs. Weeks later, he walked into an Eliminator against Lucknow Super Giants and scored 112 not out off 54 balls — the first uncapped player in IPL history to score a century in the playoffs. The crowd at Ekana Stadium had to look up his name. They have not stopped saying it since. Three years later, appointed captain at INR…

20 May

IB3L Season 4 Concludes in Siliguri: Sevoke Sharks Crowned Champions

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Siliguri (West Bengal) [India], May 19: The IB3L (International Basketball 3×3 League) Season 4 concluded successfully at Kaga Basketball Academy, with Sevoke Sharks defeating Fulbari Guards in a thrilling final to become the champions of the tournament. The tournament featured eight competitive teams and brought together talented student-athletes from leading schools across the region. Participants represented institutions including Delhi Public School, G.D. Goenka Public School, Darjeeling Public School, BSF Senior Secondary School, and Kendriya Vidyalaya Sevoke Road. All participating schools performed exceptionally well and displayed outstanding sportsmanship throughout the competition. Hosted by Kaga Basketball Academy, the league once again highlighted…

30 Apr

Indian Pickleball Association Names ‘Athletiq’ as Official Performance Partner to Accelerate Sport’s Growth in India

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(From L to R) Harsh Sharma, Founder of Athletiq and Suryaveer Singh Bhullar, President of the Indian Pickleball Association New Delhi [India], April 30: The Indian Pickleball Association (IPA), the apex governing body for Pickleball in India recognized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, today announced a landmark partnership with homegrown sports brand ‘Athletiq’ as it’s Official Performance Partner. This strategic alliance is designed to bolster the sport’s infrastructure, nurturing talent from grassroots levels to the international stage. The partnership unites two organizations dedicated to the next phase of Pickleball’s evolution in India. Athletiq will collaborate closely with…

27 Apr

Wins, Weddings, and a ‘Lucky Charm’ Tag: What’s Happening at This Lucknow Hotel?

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Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 24: When the Rajasthan Royals registered a composed 159 for 6 victory over Lucknow Super Giants on April 22, it added more than just two points to the IPL table. It extended a pattern that is quietly gaining attention. Visiting teams winning in Lucknow have repeatedly shared one common detail off the field: their stay at The Centrum Hotel Lucknow. Across the 2025 and 2026 seasons, the numbers are difficult to ignore. Chennai Super Kings chased 168 for 5 with composure. Delhi Capitals followed with a controlled 161 for 2, and later a steady 145…

17 Apr

Kabuni Secures Shane Watson as Super Coach, Reinforces Ambition to Transform Global Cricket Training

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Kabuni’s Nimesh Patel & Shane Watson Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 17: Kabuni, the AI-powered sports technology platform redefining cricket training, today announced the appointment of former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson as one of its Super Coaches, marking a significant step forward in its mission to make world-class coaching accessible to players at every level. This collaboration brings together Kabuni’s cutting-edge technology with Watson’s deep cricketing expertise, creating a powerful blend of data-driven insights and real-world experience for aspiring cricketers. Kabuni’s platform is designed to transform traditional net practice by capturing player movement and ball tracking in real time, translating it into…

16 Apr

RCB vs LSG: A Match Decided Without a Moment of Panic

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Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 16: Royal Challengers Bengaluru didn’t chase the top spot. They just took it back. The five-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants at Chinnaswamy wasn’t dramatic. It was controlled. The type of game where one party holds the other tight and the other never recovers. LSG finished at 146. Most of the story is reflected in that number. It was an early finish to the Game. RCB chose to bowl. It was a typical call. It didn’t stay standard for long. Rasikh Salam led the way through. Not bursting, but a stage by stage. Wickets were thrown…

13 Apr

Lubi Industries and SunRisers Hyderabad Association – where Reliability Meets the Orange Army

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New Delhi [India], April 13: Lubi Industries LLP — a leading name in the manufacturing all the pumping solutions through their pumps, motors, valves, HVAC Systems, Solar Pumps, industrial pumps and EV chargers, is proud to announce its continued partnership with SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) as their Principal Sponsor for the 2026 season of India’s biggest T20 cricket tournament which comes soon after Indian Teams extraordinary performance by winning their last international cricket tournament. “For a brand built on resilience, teamwork, and performance across six decades, partnering with SunRisers Hyderabad feels both natural and timely. SRH’s fiercely loyal fanbase and a…