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3 weeks ago | 
sportstar.thehindu.com | Shayan Acharya |Ravi Shastri
A day after Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) Indian Premier League victory celebrations led to the death of 11 persons and injuries to 47 others at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, India head coach Gautam Gambhir said that the road show should not have been organised if the arrangements weren’t fool-proof. “I was never a believer that we need to have roadshows. Even when I was playing, I had the same statement to make. After winning the 2007 [T20 World Cup], I felt that we should not have roadshows.
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3 weeks ago | 
sportstar.thehindu.com | Aishwarya Kumar |Ravi Shastri
After clinching their maiden IPL title yesterday, Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) brand value is expected to see a 25- 30 per cent surge, say analysts. According to a story published in The Hindu Businessline, the team’s valuation had already jumped 67 per cent in 2024 to $117 million, ranking third among IPL franchises. RCB’s brand journey has been carefully nurtured since its inception in 2007 by the United Spirits group.
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3 weeks ago | 
sportstar.thehindu.com | Shayan Acharya |Ravi Shastri
A nine-time NBA All-Star and All-Defensive First Team member, Gary Payton is inarguably a legend of the game. In his long and illustrious career, he redefined the guard position with his defence, and went on to lead the Seattle SuperSonics to the NBA Finals in 1996. A decade later, he was a member of the title-winning Miami Heat team, along with Shaquille O’Neal and Dwayne Wade.
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3 weeks ago | 
sportstar.thehindu.com | Rajdeep Saha |Ravi Shastri
Manipur, a landlocked state, emerged victorious at the inaugural Khelo India Beach Games (KIBG), held on the Blue Flag-certified sands of Ghoghla Beach in Diu. Despite participating in only two disciplines, Manipur topped the table with five gold, six silver, and three bronze medals — four of the gold medals coming in the Pencak Silat event. The KIBG featured six medal events: beach soccer, beach volleyball, Sepak Takraw, Pencak Silat, open water swimming, and beach kabaddi.
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3 weeks ago | 
sportstar.thehindu.com | Neeladri Bhattacharjee |Ravi Shastri
What does it take to cruise a car to victory? A good engine, reliable tyres and a dependable cooling system — perhaps. But most importantly, it needs efficient fuel and a proven driver. Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) implemented the theory with precision on a Saturday (June 1) night when it obliterated Inter Milan 5-0 to win its maiden UEFA Champions League (UCL). That too, without the on-paper formidable trio of Neymar, Lionel Messi and its record goalscorer Kylian Mbappe.
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3 weeks ago | 
sportstar.thehindu.com | Shayan Acharya |Ravi Shastri
After years of toil, there were tears of joy. Seventeen years. 6,255 days. 286 games. At long last, Royal Challengers Bengaluru broke its title jinx and lifted the Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy, sending players, fans and an entire city into rapturous celebration. The women’s team had already won the Women’s Premier League title. A year later, it was the men’s turn to finally add silverware to a cabinet that had remained empty since the tournament’s inception in 2008.
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3 weeks ago | 
sportstar.thehindu.com | Ashwin Achal |Ravi Shastri
Royal Challengers Bengaluru is no longer the bridesmaid. From being a three-time runner-up, RCB finally scaled the peak to lay claim on the IPL trophy. Seventeen editions of yearning and heartbreak turned into unadulterated joy for the massive fanbase as RCB shut out Punjab Kings by six runs in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Wednesday. Virat Kohli, the owner of a dazzling array of titles and milestones, added the one highlight missing in the list.
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3 weeks ago | 
sportstar.thehindu.com | Shayan Acharya |Ravi Shastri
As the T20 Mumbai League begins on Wednesday, after six years, India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav believes the tournament will be a huge boost for the cricketers from the city. “There are a lot of cricketers. I don’t even count the number who play cricket every day in Maidans of Mumbai cricket. This is the best opportunity for them to play in this league, have some good time, and showcase their talent. It’s a great league.
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3 weeks ago | 
sportstar.thehindu.com | Neeladri Bhattacharjee |Ravi Shastri
India defender Abhishek Tekcham Singh is set to leave Punjab FC, with East Bengal emerging as his likely destination for the upcoming Indian Super League (ISL) season. The 20-year-old featured in 22 matches for Punjab in ISL 2024-25, primarily as a full-back, creating eight chances. His energetic runs down the flanks, combined with strong defensive performances — including 86 duels won and eight aerial duels — earned him a senior national team call-up under Manolo Marquez.
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3 weeks ago | 
sportstar.thehindu.com | Satish Acharya |Ravi Shastri
CSK finished bottom of the league for the first time in 16 seasons, winning only four of its 14 games. | Photo Credit: SATISH ACHARYA CSK finished bottom of the league for the first time in 16 seasons, winning only four of its 14 games. | Photo Credit: SATISH ACHARYA
