TENNIS Japan Open: Bopanna-Yuzuki pair reaches semifinals Rohan Bopanna, in partnership with Takeru Yuzuki of Japan, beat the third-seeded Argentine pair of Maximo Gonzalez and Andres Molteni 7-6(5), 7-6(4) in the quarterfinals of the Japan Open in Tokyo on Friday. Wildcards Bopanna and Yuzuki will be up against either the top-seeded American duo of Christian…
The Hockey India League (HIL) mini-auction on Wednesday underscored Hockey India’s determination to keep the league afloat amid a financial and administrative turbulence. The event in Delhi was not just a testament to the league’s resilience but also a life-changing moment for several players, both seasoned veterans and rising stars. Vivek Lakra’s Fairytale Auction Among…
The Hockey India League (HIL) Mini Auctions culminated in a pulsating session in New Delhi, with franchises finalising their squads behind closed doors. Over 100 men’s players entered the auction pool, prompting shrewd bids under the INR 4 crore cap. What emerged were squads that combined international pedigree with homegrown promise, while securing the services…
New Delhi played host to the Hero Hockey India League (HIL) Mini Auctions today, where anticipation and strategy converged in a closed-door bidding war. More than 100 men’s players were up for grabs, and with a salary ceiling of INR 4 crore, every franchise move was laced with calculation. The squads that emerged reflect a…
In New Delhi, the Hockey India League (HIL) Mini Auctions unfolded with all the intensity of a contest on the turf itself. Over 100 men’s players went under the hammer as franchises, restricted by an INR 4 crore cap, plotted their way through a series of tactical bids. Final updated squads Retained – Yashdeep Siwach,…
The Hockey India League (HIL) Mini Auctions lived up to their billing in New Delhi, where a high-energy closed-door session saw franchises complete their squad-building. With over 100 men’s players in the pool and a salary cap of INR 4 crore, teams played their cards with precision. The assembled rosters now feature a compelling balance…
It was a day of calculated gambles and bold statements at the Hockey India League (HIL) Mini Auctions in New Delhi. In a high-octane, closed-door event, over 100 men’s players were bid on, as franchises maneuvered within a salary cap of INR 4 crore to shape their rosters. The final line-ups blended world-class experience with…
TENNIS Japan Open: Bopanna-Yuzuki pair reaches quarterfinals Rohan Bopanna, in partnership with Takeru Yuzuki of Japan, beat Casper Ruud and Jordan Thompson 6-3, 6-4 in the doubles pre-quarterfinals of Japan Open in Tokyo on Wednesday. The Indo-Japanese pair will next challenge the third seeds Maximo Gonzalez and Andres Molteni of Argentina. In the…
In New Delhi, the Women’s Hockey India League (HIL) Mini Auctions unfolded with all the intensity of a contest on the turf itself. Over 100 women’s players went under the hammer as franchises, restricted by an INR 2 crore cap, plotted their way through a series of tactical bids. The highlight of the SG Pipers’…
In New Delhi, the Women’s Hockey India League (HIL) Mini Auctions unfolded with all the intensity of a contest on the turf itself. Over 100 women’s players went under the hammer as franchises, restricted by an INR 2 crore cap, plotted their way through a series of tactical bids. The Tigers’ standout signing of the…
