Nandni Sharma opens up on early struggles, credits WPL for her rise
Long before she became one of India’s promising young fast bowlers, Nandni Sharma was a youngster frustrated by the lack of opportunities at her academy.
Long before she became one of India’s promising young fast bowlers, Nandni Sharma was a youngster frustrated by the lack of opportunities at her academy.
Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel has welcomed Rishabh Pant’s return to the franchise ahead of IPL 2027, saying the wicketkeeper-batter will have complete freedom to play his natural game without any added pressure from him or the team management.
India’s top table tennis player Manika Batra has clarified that she is not seeking a place in the Asian Games squad but wants answers over her omission from the team, describing the selection process as lacking transparency.
Indian women’s hockey team goalkeeper and former captain Savita Punia was conferred the Padma Shri by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan, adding another prestigious honour to her illustrious sporting career.
Dhiraj Bommadevara and Ankita Bhakat credit the franchise-based competition's unique format for improving their performances on the international stage ahead of Season 2 in Hyderabad.
This year, the Central Armed Police Forces will field a combined CAPFs team, with players from ITBP and SSB competing together in both men’s and women’s categories.
Two-time Olympic medallist Sindhu was firmly in control, leading 21-11, when reigning world champion Yamaguchi, hampered by a knee injury, informed the chair umpire that she could not continue.
This is the first time that the WPL is being held in the January-February window. After winning the toss, skipper Smriti Mandhana said their overseas players will be Grace Harris, Lauren Bell, Linsey Smith, and Nadine de Klerk.
A number of leading Australian players have made themselves available for selection from January 10.
Fan favourite rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh, Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez and former Miss Universe Harnaaz Sandhu will headline the pre-match show, adding glamour and energy to the league’s much-anticipated opener.
