New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday condoled the passing away of Asian Games gold medallist shooter Jaspal Rana, and said his demise was a profound loss to the world of Indian sports. Rana, 49, breathed his last at a Delhi hospital on Thursday night. “Deeply saddened by the passing of Shri Jaspal Rana…
New Delhi: Jaspal Rana, the Asian Games gold medallist shooter who later guided Manu Bhaker to her historic double bronze-medal feat at the Paris Olympics as a coach, has died. He was 49. According to National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) president Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo, Rana breathed his last at a Delhi hospital on…
Online Sports Desk Hosts Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0 in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, played in front of a roaring crowd of over 100,000 at the historic Meico City Stadium. South Africa started the tournament looking organized and defensively disciplined, absorbing relentless pressure from the Mexican attack. Both sides traded…
Hyderabad: The Telangana Cricket Association (TCA) on Tuesday stated that the recently concluded TG20 player auction appeared to have reinforced concerns the association has repeatedly raised regarding the neglect of cricketing talent from Telangana’s districts. In a statement, TCA General Secretary Dharam Guruva Reddy said reports emerging from the auction had raised serious questions —…
Mumbai: Indian cricket was sent into a frenzy following the shocking revelation that BCCI senior selection committee, in alignment with head coach Gautam Gambhir, has officially removed Suryakumar Yadav as the men’s T20I captain. More surprisingly, the selectors have indicated that Surya will no longer be considered for T20I format moving forward, signaling a complete,…
Hyderabad: India batter Tilak Varma emerged as the biggest attraction at the inaugural TG20 Player Auction on Saturday, securing a ₹33 lakh deal with Medak Falcons as Telangana’s franchise-based T20 league officially began its squad-building process. The auction, held at Ramoji Film City, witnessed intense bidding among the eight franchises participating in the maiden edition…
Hyderabad: The Telangana Cricket Association (TCA) has opposed the reported appointment of Bharani Kumar as CEO (Operations) of the TG20 League, questioning the selection process and the decision to appoint a person from outside Telangana for a key administrative role. In a statement issued on Sunday, TCA General Secretary Dharam Guruva Reddy criticised the TG20…
Former Governor Bandaru Dattatreya, MPs to take part Our Correspondent Hyderabad: The Telangana Cricket Association (TCA) will hold a dharna near Indira Park on Saturday to protest against the Hyderabad Cricket Association’s (HCA) proposed TG20 tournament, alleging a lack of transparency and regulatory approvals in the conduct of the event. According to TCA General Secretary…
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday congratulated Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa on becoming the first Indian to win the prestigious Norway Chess title. “Kudos to @rpraggnachess on becoming the Norway Chess Champion 2026,” Shah said in a post on X. “You have made the nation proud with the victory earned through wholehearted dedication,…
Hyderabad: The Medchal Malkajgiri District Cycling Association (MMDCA), under the aegis of the Telangana Cycling Association (TCA) and Fit India, celebrated World Bicycle Day at Decathlon, Kompally, on Saturday in association with the Hyderabad Cycling Club (HCG). The event drew enthusiastic participation from cycling enthusiasts of all age groups and highlighted the importance of cycling…
