Author: Deshwale Sports Desk

The historic city of Kurukshetra in Haryana is set to witness a vibrant celebration of grassroots cricket as the Dream Tennis Cricket League Season 1 for the North Zone has been officially launched with great enthusiasm. The grand ceremony took place in Umri, Kurukshetra, drawing the attention of cricket lovers, budding players and sports enthusiasts from across the region. The event gained added prestige with the presence of former Indian cricketer and well known commentator Aakash Chopra, who attended as the chief guest. His participation made the launch memorable and served as a major source of inspiration for young cricketers…

The numbers, when you list them out, almost seem made up. India 255 for 5. New Zealand 159 all out. A winning margin of 96 runs. In a World Cup final. At the Narendra Modi Stadium, the largest cricket ground on earth, in front of 86,824 people who had come dressed in the blue of their country and left wearing the glow of something they had never quite seen before. On the night of 8 March 2026, India became the first team in the history of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup to successfully defend their title. They became the…

On 28th February 2026, the Tau Devi Lal Stadium hosted the 9th edition of Khel Yatra, an inter-school track and field event aimed at children from underprivileged backgrounds. Organised by Grade 11 student volunteers from the American Embassy School – Anya Ramani, Diya Shrivastava, Tej Singh, and Tejasva Pandey – the event offers a rare platform for young athletes who otherwise have limited access to organised sports. Since its launch in April 2017, Khel Yatra has grown significantly. From 175 children representing 15 schools, this year saw 228 athletes from 17 NGO schools, including Udayan Care, The Happy School, and…

Umpiring remains one of the hardest jobs in sport. Split-second calls decide matches, series and sometimes careers. Most umpires get things right under huge pressure. Yet a handful of decisions have stood out for all the wrong reasons. Fans still debate them years later. This article as Part One looks at 10 such moments from international cricket. They span Tests and one day games. These cases show why the human element kept the game unpredictable, deeply frustrating, exciting, and unjust. Umpire Javed Akhtar at his notorious best At the 1998 Coca-Cola Cup final in Sharjah, as India were cruising to…

In the high-stakes arena of international tennis, where precision meets power, few stories capture the imagination quite like that of Dhakshineswar Suresh Ekambaram. At 25 years old and standing an imposing 6 feet 5 inches tall, this Madurai-born player has emerged as a beacon of hope for Indian tennis. His heroics in the 2026 Davis Cup qualifiers, where he spearheaded India’s stunning 3-2 upset over the Netherlands, have catapulted him into the spotlight. Winning both his singles rubbers and partnering Yuki Bhambri to clinch the doubles, Suresh not only secured a historic victory but also announced his arrival on the…

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) successfully concluded the 8th edition of the Manipal Marathon on 8 February 2026 at KMC Greens, Manipal, marking yet another milestone for one of India’s largest student-led community fitness events. The marathon witnessed participation from over 20,000 runners, including more than 100 international athletes, competing across multiple categories for a prize pool exceeding ₹25 lakh. Organised by MAHE, an Institution of Eminence and Deemed-to-be University, the Manipal Marathon has grown steadily from a campus initiative into a nationally recognised sporting event with rising global participation. This year’s edition welcomed runners from over 10 countries,…

The Asian Paints Beautiful Homes Invogue Architect Pickleball Tournament 2026, supported by the Indian Institute of Interior Designers (IIID), Mumbai Regional Chapter, wrapped up with an action-packed finals weekend on 7 and 8 February. What began as a spirited sporting initiative evolved into a vibrant celebration of fitness, collaboration, and community within Mumbai’s design fraternity. Season 2 of the APB Tour brought together more than 150 architects and interior designers from across the city, many of whom swapped drafting tables and design studios for pickleball paddles. Over the course of the tournament, the courts turned into a lively meeting ground…

Cricket in India has always been more than a sport—it is an emotion that connects streets, grounds, and generations. Now, that emotion is stepping into a new professional era through tennis cricket, a format deeply rooted in grassroots culture. A major milestone in this journey was achieved on February 8, 2026, with the successful hosting of the first Annual General Meeting (AGM) and press conference of the Indian Tennis Cricket Sports Federation (ITCSF) in Thane. The landmark event marked the formal beginning of a structured and ambitious roadmap for tennis cricket at the national level. It brought together state representatives,…

As Zimbabwe prepare to face Oman in Colombo in a group-stage match at the ongoing 2026 ICC Men’s T20 WC, their presence in the tournament marks more than just another fixture in the global cricket calendar. It represents a tentative resurgence for a team that, not long ago, found itself locked out of the sport’s biggest stages due to a mix of on-field struggles and off-field instability. Zimbabwe were conspicuously absent from the previous edition of the T20 World Cup in the Caribbean and the United States in 2024. Their failure to qualify came as a shock to many when…

India’s U‑19 cricket team has once again shown that the future of Indian cricket is in safe hands. At a tournament dominated by young talent from around the world, the team delivered an outstanding performance, combining skill, strategy, and fearless cricket to lift the title. Every player contributed, and together they created records that will be remembered for years. One of the stars of the tournament was 14-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. His explosive batting caught the eye of fans and experts alike. With an unconventional technique and a fearless approach, Vaibhav scored runs under pressure, often turning matches in India’s favour.…