Dravid Becomes Team Owner: Acquires Stake in Dublin Guardians

In a move that has surprised the global cricket community, Rahul Dravid has joined an Indian private consortium to take over a franchise in the newly formed European T20 Premier League (ETPL). The team will be known as the Dublin Guardians.

Rahul Dravid’s Reaction and Vision

Moving from the dugout to the boardroom, Dravid expressed his excitement about the project:

“It is truly fantastic to be involved in this. When I first heard about the ETPL, I found the energy and passion for cricket in Europe to be incredibly exciting. India’s recent T20 World Cup success has further inspired young athletes globally, and I am thrilled to help build something special at the grassroots level here.”

R. Ashwin to Lead the Guardians

In another major announcement, veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has been named the captain of the Dublin Guardians. Having retired from Test cricket in December 2024 and subsequently from the IPL, Ashwin is now free to participate in overseas leagues. The Dravid-Ashwin partnership, which was highly successful for Team India, is expected to bring immense tactical depth to the Dublin franchise.

What is the European T20 Premier League (ETPL)?

The ETPL is a collaborative effort to establish Europe as a premier cricket hub.

• Organizers: The league is supported by the cricket boards of Ireland, Scotland, and the Netherlands.
• Bollywood Connection: Actor Abhishek Bachchan, in partnership with the Indian firm Rules Sport Tech, is a key driving force behind the league.
• Teams: The inaugural season features six teams representing Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Belfast, Dublin, Glasgow, and Edinburgh.
• Schedule: The tournament is scheduled to run from August 26 to September 20, with matches hosted in The Hague (Netherlands) and Dublin (Ireland).

Conclusion

The involvement of legendary figures like Rahul Dravid and R. Ashwin provides the ETPL with instant global credibility and brand value. For fans, seeing “The Wall” in an ownership role alongside Ashwin’s captaincy makes the Dublin Guardians one of the most anticipated teams of the upcoming European summer.

Disclaimer: This report is based on recent sporting developments and official announcements. For detailed information regarding league regulations and team ownership, please refer to the official ETPL website.

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Ticket Details and Pricing

Tickets for the RCB vs CSK encounter have been in high demand since they were announced, and several categories are being offered to accommodate a wide range of fans — from budget-friendly seating to premium hospitality options. General seating tickets have seen brisk sales, while the more exclusive club and box options have been priced higher with added amenities.

Stadium officials have also announced that a limited number of early bird passes were made available at a discounted rate for fans who purchased tickets well in advance.

Metro and Travel Perks for Fans

To encourage fans to attend the match and reduce traffic congestion around the stadium, local authorities have introduced special metro perks on match day. Supporters holding valid match tickets will be able to access dedicated metro services, with extended train frequency and designated stops near the venue to ensure smooth travel.

In addition, certain metro stations are offering ticket bundle offers, where fans can purchase a combined match ticket and metro pass at a reduced price. This initiative aims to make commuting easier for fans travelling from various parts of the city.

Match Day Atmosphere and Fan Zones

On match day, the stadium precinct is expected to be transformed into a festival of cricket culture. Fan zones outside the venue will feature live music, food stalls, merchandise counters and interactive games to build excitement long before the toss.

RCB supporters are known for their colourful displays and loud cheering, while CSK fans are equally passionate, turning the stadium into a sea of yellow and red on match day. Families, groups of friends and corporate visitors alike are expected to fill the stands, creating an electric cricket-crazy atmosphere.

Why This Clash Matters

The RCB vs CSK fixture has become one of the marquee matches of the IPL season, not just because of the star players on both sides, but also due to the intense rivalry and fan enthusiasm. CSK boasts seasoned veterans and tactical prowess, while RCB combines youthful firepower with explosive batting.

With both teams vying for momentum and respect in a competitive league, this match carries both tactical intrigue and sheer entertainment value — the perfect recipe for a blockbuster evening of T20 cricket.

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Third Straight Semifinal Meeting

India and England are meeting in the semifinal stage of the T20 World Cup for the third consecutive edition. The two sides also clashed in the last two tournaments in 2022 and 2024. Interestingly, the team that won the semifinal in those editions eventually lifted the trophy.

England defeated India in the 2022 semifinal and went on to win the championship. In 2024, India turned the tables and captured the title after beating England in the last-four stage. Now, the winner of Thursday’s clash will advance to the final, where New Zealand national cricket team are already waiting.

Reserve Day Announced for March 6

Unlike the group stage and the Super 8 round, the semifinal matches have a reserve day to avoid disruption due to weather. March 6 has been kept as the backup day for the India vs England clash.

If rain interrupts the match on the scheduled day, umpires will have an additional 90 minutes to try and complete the game. If conditions still prevent play, the match will resume on the reserve day from the exact point where it was stopped. On the reserve day, officials will have up to 120 extra minutes to finish the contest.

What Happens If the Match Is Abandoned?

If persistent rain forces the cancellation of the match even after the reserve day, England will qualify for the final. This is because England finished at the top of the Super 8 standings, while India secured the second position. Under tournament rules, the team with the higher ranking in the previous round advances if a semifinal cannot be completed.

Minimum Overs Needed for a Result

In regular T20 internationals, each team must face at least five overs for the match to produce a result. However, semifinal playing conditions are slightly stricter. In knockout games like this one, both sides must complete at least 10 overs each for an official result to be declared.

With a place in the final on the line and a potential showdown against New Zealand awaiting, the India vs England semifinal promises to be one of the most exciting matches of the tournament.

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More than 250 boys and girls from the area participated in the competition, showcasing their enthusiasm, agility, and teamwork. The indoor stadium was filled with the excitement of Kabaddi throughout the event. Fast raids, strong defense, and strategic play made the matches exciting. At the conclusion of the competition, the best-performing teams were honored with trophies. District Sports Officer Harshvardhan Singh stated that the talented players selected through the competition will receive further specialized training to enable them to perform better at the district, state, and national levels.

Guests boosted the players’ morale

The chief guest of the event was District Kabaddi Association President Akshay Hada. The event was presided over by Nainwan City Division President Anil Sharma. The special guest was Dei Mandal Vice President and Assembly Co-ordinator Mahesh Jangid.

After introducing themselves to the players, the guests said that traditional sports like Kabaddi are developing discipline, self-confidence, and leadership skills in today’s youth. They encouraged the selected players to practice regularly.

Team Dei topped the boys’ category, Kolahera won the girls’ category.

Team Dei performed exceptionally well in the boys’ category and secured first place. Team Bansoli came in second, and Team Jaitpur secured third. In the girls’ category, Team Kolahera performed brilliantly in all the matches and secured first place. Team Jaitpur came in second, and Team Dodi came in third.

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Jai Goyal from Panthers displayed excellent batting and played an inning of 35 runs at a strike rate of 140 by hitting 4 fours and 1 six in 25 balls, while Rajveer Rathod scored 26 runs in 19 balls while batting, Shubham Vaishnav scored 25 runs in 26 balls. Tanish Singh from Jaipur Jaguars bowled and took 3 wickets for 18 runs in 4 overs.

In the second innings, Himesh Gurjar scored 21 runs in 19 balls with the help of 2 fours. Abhishek Yadav scored 19 runs in 14 balls with the help of 1 six and 1 four. Parvez Rashid also scored 19 runs in 18 balls.Tanish Singh scored an unbeaten 17 runs in 15 balls with the help of 2 fours to seal the victory.

Rajveer Rathod, bowling for Shreeji Parashar Panthers, took 2 wickets for 26 runs in 4 overs. Jaipur Jaguars won this match by 3 wickets and secured their place in the semi-finals.

The Man of the Match award in this match was given to Tanish Singh by Kamaldeep Bhardwaj, Secretary Bablu Shukla, and Brahmsingh Gurjar. The toss was given by Boss Rajesh Saraswat, Ravindra Chaturvedi, Brijbhushan Sharma, and Secretary Bablu Shukla.

The umpiring duties during the match were handled by BCCI Level 1 umpires Rajesh Sharma from Jodhpur and Sanjay Sharma from Jaipur, Vijay Bissu from Ganganagar as the third umpire, and Bhagya Singh Gurjar from Jagdishpura and Vicky Bari from Jaipur, both from the RCA panel, as scorers.

The commentators were Ranjeet Saini, a renowned Hindi and Marwari international cricket commentator, and Kanhaiyalal (K.V.) from Jaipur and Rajendra Jangid, an English international commentator.

Mukut Bihari Sharma, Ashish Kaushik, Anil Sharma, lecturer Chetram Meena, Rajesh Hardenia, Akki Saraswat, Sanjay Sharma, Ravindra Gurjar, Tejendra Singh, Keshav Bhardwaj, Gopal Mali, Brahmanand Sharma, Brijbhushan Sharma, Anil Goyal, Monu Shukla, Abhishek Sharma, Krishna Kumar Sharma, Shivdayal Saini, Chunnilal Pandit and other officials were present.

The league’s two semi-final matches will be held today:

The first match will be played between Hindaun Hurricanes vs. Jaipur Jaguars.

The second match will be played between Shriji Parashar Panthers vs. Krishna Super Stars.

The final match will be played on December 31st. The highlight of the final match will be Kartik Sharma of Bharatpur, the most expensive young player acquired by the Chennai Super Kings IPL franchise.

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Vaibhav was awarded in the sports category.

The award is given annually for outstanding achievements in various categories, including bravery, art and culture, environment, innovation, science and technology, social service, and sports. Vaibhav was awarded in the sports category. Left-handed batsman Vaibhav is expected to join the rest of the Indian Under-19 team and leave for Zimbabwe as they prepare for the upcoming Under-19 World Cup, which begins on January 15.

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Vaibhav has impressed with his performance

Vaibhav Suryavanshi recently captured the cricket world’s attention when he became the youngest batsman to score a century in List A cricket. In a Vijay Hazare Trophy match, he played an explosive innings of 190 runs off just 84 balls. He hit 15 sixes and reached his century in just 36 balls. His innings completely bewildered the bowlers.

Strong Performance in Rising Stars and IPL

Vaibhav was a key player for the India A team in the Rising Stars Asia Cup held in Doha this year. Although India lost in the semi-finals, Vaibhav scored 239 runs in the tournament, including a century off 32 balls against the UAE. Vaibhav, who made his Ranji debut at just 12 years old, also made headlines across the country playing for Rajasthan Royals in the IPL. In his first IPL season, he maintained a strike rate of 206.55 and became the youngest IPL centurion by scoring 101 runs off 38 balls against the Gujarat Titans, setting the record for the second-fastest century in IPL history.

He broke Yusuf Pathan’s record for the fastest IPL century by an Indian. Vaibhav completed his century off 35 balls, while Yusuf had scored a century off 37 balls in 2010.

Vaibhav was included in the Indian Under-19 team for the Asia Cup.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi had a rough day in the recently concluded Under-19 Asia Cup final against Pakistan. Chasing a big target, he was dismissed for 26 runs off 10 balls. However, he overcame this disappointment and shone in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Vaibhav had scored the fourth-fastest century in List A cricket for India.

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World Cup Win: A Story of Struggle and Success

The Women’s Blind Cricket Team faced many difficulties and challenges to reach the World Cup. Through their dedication and tireless hard work, the team achieved this feat, a dream come true for any player. Sachin Tendulkar praised the team’s journey and hard work, saying, “This victory will be remembered for a long time. Your efforts have set an example of faith and perseverance not only in cricket but throughout the world.”

Inspiration from Sachin Tendulkar

After spending about an hour with the team, Sachin congratulated the players on their historic victory. He said, “What you have achieved is not just a World Cup win, but the beginning of a long journey that will inspire millions.”

Sachin also praised the players’ families for not only encouraging their children to pursue the sport but also giving them the freedom they need. “This success is not just about you players, but also about your families who have always supported you,” Sachin said.”

This moment will always remain in our hearts

“Indian Women’s Blind Cricket Team Captain Deepika TC expressed her feelings after meeting Sachin, saying, “We have always played our game with passion and belief, but when we heard the inspiring words from Sachin Sir, our spirits were reinvigorated. This moment is an unforgettable experience in our lives.”

A Historic Moment

After the meeting, Dr. G.K., President of the Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI), expressed her gratitude to Sachin. Mahantesh said, “The experience of meeting Sachin Tendulkar was unprecedented for all of us.

His blessings and encouragement were like a lifeline for our team.” He also said that this support will not only strengthen the Indian women’s team but also give confidence to the entire blind cricket community.

Thanks to Sachin Tendulkar

CABI expressed gratitude to Sachin Tendulkar for his support and inspiration. They said, “Sachin Sir spending time with us and believing in our abilities will remain a significant moment in the history of this sport.”

This meeting not only gave a lifeline to the Indian Women’s Blind Cricket Team, but also proved that circumstances can never deter a player from their hard work and belief.

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The record had been awaited for several matches.

Pandya had been very close to this record for the past few matches. He took one wicket in the first T20 match of the series, while he failed in the second. Therefore, he had to wait until the third match to reach this milestone.

Tristan Stubbs becomes his 100th victim

In the third T20 match, Hardik Pandya dismissed South African batsman Tristan Stubbs, taking his 100th wicket of his T20 International career. This wicket proved to be very special for his career.

Included in the list of select Indian players

With this achievement, Hardik Pandya has joined the select group of Indian bowlers to take 100 wickets in T20 Internationals. Before him, only Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh have achieved this feat.

An example of all-round performance

This record of Hardik Pandya reflects his all-round ability. His ability to change the course of a match with both bat and ball makes him a vital player for the Indian team. His achievement in the T20 format is also considered a major achievement for Indian cricket.

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Hardik Pandya delivers crucial break through

Hardik Pandya provided India’s fourth breakthrough in the middle overs. He dismissed Tristan Stubbs for 9 runs. With this wicket, Hardik Pandya achieved a significant milestone by completing his 100 wickets in T20I cricket.

Fifth wicket falls off Shivam Dubey’s bowling

Shivam Dubey then bowled effectively, dealing South Africa another blow. He dismissed Corbin Bosch for 4 runs, taking the team’s fifth wicket. The continuous fall of wickets put South Africa’s innings under pressure.

India’s bowling added to the woes

South Africa’s batsmen were unable to play freely against the disciplined line and length of the Indian bowlers. The team’s run rate was affected by the frequent wickets falling in the early and middle overs.

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The tournament, jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka, concluded on Sunday (November 23) in Colombo, where Team India defeated Nepal by 7 wickets in the final.

Dominance in the final, target achieved in 12 overs

In the final played at the P. Sara Oval Stadium in Colombo, Nepal batted first and scored 114 for 5. The Indian bowlers bowled with such accurate line and length that the Nepal team managed only one boundary in their 20-over innings.In response, India scored 117/3 in just 12 overs to win the title. Phula Sareen played a brilliant unbeaten innings of 44 runs for the team.

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Australia defeated in the semi-finals, Nepal defeated in the final

India’s campaign was strong throughout the tournament.

In the semi-finals, the Indian team easily defeated Australia to qualify for the final. Meanwhile, Nepal defeated Pakistan to reach the title match.

Host Sri Lanka won only one match in the tournament, defeating the United States.

Pakistan’s Mehreen Ali shines, scoring 230 runs in one match

Although India won the title, Pakistan’s Mehreen Ali was the biggest star of the tournament.

She scored over 600 runs, including an explosive innings of 230 runs in 78 balls against Sri Lanka.She also added 133 runs against Australia.

How is blind cricket played?

Blind cricket uses a special plastic ball with a small metal ball inside that makes a sound when it moves. Players identify the ball’s direction using this sound.

Players are divided into three categories:

• B1: Totally blind
• B2: Very low vision
• B3: Some vision

Bowling is under-arm, and a runner is on the field alongside the B1 batsman. Runs scored by the runner are counted as two runs.

India’s journey to becoming champions

• Defeated Sri Lanka by 10 wickets
• Defeated Australia by 209 runs
• Defeated Nepal by 85 runs
• Defeated the United States by 10 wickets
• Defeated Pakistan by 8 wickets
• Semi-final: Won against Australia by 9 wickets
• Final: Defeated Nepal by 7 wickets

India’s women’s blind cricket team has created history by becoming world champions in its very first edition. This victory is not only a testament to the players’ hard work, but also a new inspiration for Indian women’s cricket.

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