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Kiran Powar has been named head coach of West Zone for the 2025 Duleep Trophy, starting August 28 in Bengaluru. West and South Zones enter directly into the semifinals. A full support staff has been appointed to back the squad’s title ambitions. Mumbai: Former Mumbai cricketer Kiran Powar has been appointed as the head coach of the West Zone squad ahead of the 2025 Duleep Trophy, set to commence on August 28 at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. The competition, returning to its traditional zonal format, will see North Zone take on East Zone in the opening quarterfinal.…

Arjun Tendulkar, son of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, is engaged to Saaniya Chandok, granddaughter of Mumbai businessman Ravi Ghai. The Ghai family owns the InterContinental hotel and Brooklyn Creamery. The engagement was a private celebration. Mumbai: Arjun Tendulkar, son of legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, is engaged to Saaniya Chandok, granddaughter of noted Mumbai entrepreneur Ravi Ghai. The Ghai family has strong ties to the hospitality and food industries, with ownership of the InterContinental hotel and popular dessert brand Brooklyn Creamery. The engagement ceremony was held privately, with only close family and friends in attendance. Notably, Arjun plays domestic cricket for…

Scott Boland downplays England’s sledging ahead of the Ashes, saying it won’t affect Australia. He praised Nathan Lyon’s role in the bowling unit and admitted four pacers playing together is unlikely in Australia due to pitch conditions and team balance. Melbourne: As the build-up begins for the highly anticipated Ashes series starting November 21 in Australia, pacer Scott Boland has dismissed any concern over England’s aggressive on-field behaviour, saying that Australia’s experienced lineup remains unaffected by sledging tactics. Following a fiery Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series between India and England, which featured heated exchanges between players, the spotlight has turned to how…

FC Goa secured a 2-1 win over Al Seeb Club to qualify for the AFC Champions League Two 2025–26 group stage. Goals from Dejan Drazic and debutant Javier Siverio sealed the historic victory, marking Goa’s return to continental football after four years. Goa: In a night of high drama at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, FC Goa secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Omani champions Al Seeb Club, booking their berth in the AFC Champions League Two 2025–26 group stage. The win marks the Gaurs’ first continental appearance since 2021 and continues their legacy as one of Indian football’s trailblazers on…

Saaniya Chandok, fiancée of Arjun Tendulkar, is the granddaughter of Mumbai industrialist Ravi Ghai, whose family owns the InterContinental hotel and Brooklyn Creamery. She keeps a low public profile and comes from a prominent business background. Mumbai: As Arjun Tendulkar, son of cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, begins a new chapter with his recent engagement, attention has naturally turned to his fiancee, Saaniya Chandok, a name that may not be widely known to the public but carries significant legacy in Mumbai’s business circles. Notably, Saaniya is the granddaughter of renowned entrepreneur Ravi Ghai, a well-established figure in India's hospitality and food…

Venus Williams, 45, will return to Grand Slam singles at the 2025 U.S. Open via a wild card, her first since 2023. A two-time U.S. Open champion, she joins a lineup of fellow wild-card entrants, including Caroline Garcia in her final Slam appearance. New York: Legendary Venus Williams is set to return to Grand Slam singles competition at the 2025 U.S. Open, having received a wild-card entry from the U.S. Tennis Association on Wednesday. At 45, she will become the oldest woman to compete in singles at the tournament since Renee Richards in 1981. Williams, a seven-time Grand Slam singles…