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Haridev Pushparaj's articles are heavily focused on sports, particularly cricket with a specific focus on local (India, Mumbai) events. He has a strong emphasis on event coverage and announcements related to cricket matches and players.
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By: Haridev Pushparaj
Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAKR) begin their Major League Cricket 2026 season with Jason Holder as captain and Dwayne Bravo as head coach, while Shane Watson joins as mentor. The team will debut at its new Pomona home ground, marking a key step in expanding cricket in the USA and strengthening development, talent pathways, and fan engagement.
By: Haridev Pushparaj
In Mumbai, Bombay Gymkhana marked its 151st Founders' Day on June 19 with celebrations featuring the Indian Naval Band, a ceremonial parade and the traditional Bombay Light Horse Bell ringing. Veteran journalist Khalid A H Ansari performed the ritual, followed by flag hoisting by President Sanjiv Saran Mehra, cake cutting and a members' breakfast celebrating the club's legacy and heritage.
By: Haridev Pushparaj
In Guangdong, China, India lost 2-3 to hosts China ‘A’ in the World Team Snooker Championship final after a tense decider. Pankaj Advani won both his singles matches, while Aditya Mehta struggled. China edged the doubles and clinched the final rubber as Mehta went down to Li Chengjie in humid, difficult table conditions overall contest.
By: Haridev Pushparaj
Anvisha Ghorpade clinched the Girls' U-17 title at the CCI Yonex Sunrise Mumbai District Badminton Championship 2026 in Churchgate on June 20. She defeated home favourite Thea Seth 21-19, 21-12 in the final. Meanwhile, Akshat Raisurana advanced to both U-17 and U-19 finals, while Naishaa Kaur Bhatoye secured the Girls' U-19 crown in straight games.
By: Haridev Pushparaj
India assured six medals at the World Boxing Cup 2 in Guiyang, China on June 20 after a strong semi-final showing. Jyoti, Minakshi, Prachi and Deepak advanced to gold medal bouts with dominant wins across categories, while Jugnoo and Nikhil secured bronze medals. India now has four finalists heading into the June 21 title clashes.
By: Haridev Pushparaj
Young CCI players dominated the Yonex Sunrise CCI-GMBA Mumbai District Badminton Championship 2026 held at Cricket Club of India, Churchgate. Rudra Gawde (U-15), Ruhaan Bhatia (U-15), Akshat Raisurana (U-17) and Harshit Mahimkar (U-19) won titles in their categories, while Naishaa Kaur Bhatoye and Ajay Meena claimed senior singles crowns in closely contested matches across events.
By: Haridev Pushparaj
India ended the World Boxing Cup 2 in Guiyang with one gold, three silver and two bronze medals, led by Jyoti's dominant 5-0 win over Uzbekistan's Farzona Fozilova in the 48kg final. Minakshi, Prachi and Deepak claimed silver medals in their respective categories, while Jugnoo and Nikhil secured bronzes, highlighting India's strong overall performance across divisions.
By: Haridev Pushparaj
More older Indians are embracing sports and endurance events, challenging traditional views of ageing. From marathon runners in their sixties and seventies to athletes setting records and competing globally, they are demonstrating how physical activity can improve fitness, confidence, social connections and overall well-being while inspiring others to pursue active lifestyles.
By: Haridev Pushparaj
Indian Women's Hockey Team, winners of the FIH Nations Cup 2025-26, credited Taeke Taekema's specialised drag-flick camp for improved penalty-corner efficiency. Backed by Anandana – Coca-Cola India Foundation and coach Sjoerd Marijne, the programme focused on technique and analysis. India scored 13 PC goals; Deepika was joint top scorer with six.
By: Haridev Pushparaj
Mumbai athlete Atharva Avinash Yadav from Ghatkopar East won silver at the National Kickboxing Championship in Indore (17–21 June 2026) in the Point Fight 47 kg category. Representing Maharashtra, he displayed strong skill and discipline under coach Kiran Yadav of Maitreya Sports Academy. His achievement highlights the rising kickboxing talent in the state and marks a key milestone in his career.
