Author: Deshwale Sports Desk

There is a very good chance you know the name Vaibhav Suryavanshi. Even if you do not follow cricket closely, his name has been impossible to miss this year. The Bihar batter became the youngest player to debut in the IPL, the youngest to score a century in the format, and then went on to smash records all over again in the 2026 season, finishing the year with the Orange Cap and the league’s MVP award. He was 14 when most of India first heard his name. He turned 15 in March this year. Either way, the country has been…

National: Football fans in India have a new reason to stay awake on match nights. Coca-Cola has announced the launch of Coca-Cola Matchday Hangout, a creator-led live football watch-along experience designed to make FIFA World Cup viewing more social, interactive and entertaining. Created for India’s rapidly growing football community, the initiative transforms late-night football matches into shared digital experiences where fans can watch, react, debate and celebrate alongside some of the country’s most popular creators. Timed around the FIFA World Cup season, the programme aims to recreate the excitement of watching football with friends, even when fans are miles apart.…

Royal Challengers Bengaluru celebrated another memorable achievement on the cricket field by winning the IPL 2026 title, but the victory carried a much deeper meaning for the franchise and its supporters. Moments after lifting the trophy, captain Rajat Patidar dedicated the triumph to the fans who lost their lives in the tragic stampede that followed RCB’s first IPL title win in 2025. The heartfelt tribute added an emotional dimension to what was already a historic occasion. While players and fans rejoiced over another championship, Patidar ensured that the memories of those supporters remained at the centre of the celebrations. RCB…

मुंबई में महिला क्रिकेट का उत्साह लगातार बढ़ रहा है और इसी बढ़ते रोमांच के बीच वुमन टी-20 मुंबई लीग (डब्ल्यू 20) के आगामी सीजन से पहले ठाणे स्काईराइजर्स ने अपनी आधिकारिक जर्सी लॉन्च कर क्रिकेट प्रेमियों का ध्यान अपनी ओर खींच लिया है। भव्य समारोह में लॉन्च की गई यह जर्सी केवल टीम की पहचान नहीं, बल्कि महिला क्रिकेट के उज्ज्वल भविष्य और खिलाड़ियों के सपनों का प्रतीक भी बनकर उभरी है। इस विशेष अवसर पर महाराष्ट्र के परिवहन मंत्री प्रताप सरनाईक मुख्य अतिथि के रूप में उपस्थित रहे। उन्होंने टीम के खिलाड़ियों और प्रबंधन को आगामी टूर्नामेंट के…

Indian women’s cricket vice-captain Smriti Mandhana once again proved why she is admired not only for her performances on the field but also for her inspiring voice off it. During the ‘Play in Comfort’ campaign organised at Mena Devi Bajaj International School in Mumbai, the star cricketer encouraged young girls to pursue sports fearlessly and not allow periods to become a barrier to their dreams. The awareness initiative, organised by Pee Safe, focused on period hygiene, self-care, confidence and encouraging girls to actively participate in sports without hesitation or embarrassment. The event created a positive and open environment where schoolgirls…

The Indian Premier League once again proved why it remains one of the biggest sporting spectacles in the world. Cricket, glamour, emotion, and star power came together during the electrifying IPL 2026 clash between Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants. At the centre of all the excitement was none other than Rohit Sharma, whose sensational comeback innings reminded everyone why he is still regarded as one of the most dangerous batters in world cricket. Returning to the side with immense expectations on his shoulders, Rohit delivered a stunning performance that instantly lifted the energy inside the stadium. The veteran opener…

Hero MotoSports Team Rally, the motorsport arm of Hero MotoCorp, has strengthened its international line-up with the addition of South African rally-raid rider Michael Docherty. The move marks a significant step in the team’s long-term strategy to compete at the highest level of global rally-raid events. Docherty, widely regarded as one of the most consistent performers in the Rally2 category, will make his debut for the team at the upcoming Desafío Ruta 40. The event is the third round of the FIM World Rally-Raid Championship 2026 season and serves as an important platform for riders aiming to step up to…

In a single afternoon in Cyprus on 15 April 2026, a 24-year-old woman from Chennai walked out of the playing hall having done what no Indian woman had ever done before: she won the FIDE Women’s Candidates outright. R Vaishali Rameshbabu will now face Ju Wenjun for the Women’s World Championship. Thirty seconds earlier she had sealed the deal with a clinical win over Kateryna Lagno. No theatrics. No victory lap for the cameras. Just the quiet folding of her scoresheet and the knowledge that the board had spoken. This is not a feel-good story about an underdog. This is…

Cricket in India has always been more than just a sport. It lives in packed stadiums, living room debates, and the shared excitement of every match. Yet today, some of the most engaging moments surrounding the game are no longer limited to the field. They are unfolding behind the scenes and increasingly being shared with fans through social media. A growing number of young Indian cricketers are now using Snapchat to connect with followers in a more personal and informal way. Instead of highly curated posts, the platform allows players to share spontaneous moments from their daily lives. For fans,…

कल २८ मार्च २०२६ है। भारत के लिए यह एक बड़ा दिन है। बेंगलुरु के एम. चिन्नास्वामी स्टेडियम की दूधिया रोशनी दुनिया को यह बताने के लिए तैयार है कि इंडियन प्रीमियर लीग (IPL) का १९वां सीजन शुरू हो चुका है। लेकिन इसी चमक के पीछे एक डरावना सच भी छिपा है। आज ईरान युद्ध का २९वां दिन है। एक तरफ मैदान पर चौकों-छक्कों की बरसात होगी और दूसरी तरफ खाड़ी देशों में बारूद की गंध हवा में घुली होगी। यह अजीब विरोधाभास है कि जिस वक्त होर्मुज जलडमरूमध्य (Strait of Hormuz) में समुद्री सुरंगें बिछी हुई हैं, उस वक्त…