The Indian Premier League's Mega Player Auction will witness the return of the Right to Match option, albeit in a new avatar. Let's take a look at the teams - more importantly, the players - that could benefit due to the reintroduction of the RTM card 'राईट टू मॅच' - शेवटच्या बोलीला तोडीस तोड बोली लावण्याचा प्रकार - नव्या स्वरूपात IPL लिलावात पुन्हा एकदा दिसणार आहे. या नियमाचा कोणत्या संघांना - आणि कुठल्या खेळाडूंना - होऊ शकेल हे पाहूया या विशेष भागात.    Featuring in this episode are: Aditya...

There may be 574 cricketers in the final list for the Indian Premier League's 2025 Player Auction but we are going to focus on 49 of them who belong to the Maharashtrian soil. 46 cricketers from the three domestic teams in Maharashtra will be joined by three Maharashtrian cricketers who are playing for other teams. While you can guess the 'favourites' from these 49 who will go under the hammer in Jeddah on November 24 and 25, we take a look at the undergods from the region.  एकूण ५७४ खेळाडू...

Pakistan? Do they even play each other? Australia vs South Africa? Not anymore! Guess what? Is it India vs Australia? Of course! Most conversations among ardent cricket fans over the fiercest cricket rivalry in modern Test cricket will be very similar. Sports Katta's special triangle tracks how the Border Gavaskar Trophy has evolved into the most sought-after Test cricket series in the world over the last three decades.  ऑस्ट्रेलिया विरुद्ध इंग्लंड? फक्त परंपरा. भारत विरुद्ध पाकिस्तान?...

He was born in Kolkata, made his name in Mumbai and now lives in Ahmedabad. Despite being hooked to cricket, the game was converted into a passion only after he moved to Bombay. Shishit Hattangadi earned multiple accolades during his decade-long career in First Class cricket and a long stint off it. Having been Ravi Shastri's close friend, Sunil Gavaskar's opening partner and Sachin Tendulkar, Hattangadi is a 'cricket tragid' in its truest sense. He rewinds to his exciting journey on...

Ever since he emerged as the fastest pacer in the 2022 U-19 World Cup, Rajvardhan Hangargekar has been labelled as Osmanabad Express. Born in Tuljapur and raised in Osmanabad (now Dharashiv), Hangargekar moved to Pune in quest of making it big on a cricket field. Having gained experience playing alongside the likes of legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Ruturaj Gaikwad in the last three years for Chennai Super Kings, Hangargekar is one of the uncapped youngsters to watch out for the Indian...

Ever since he emerged as the fastest pacer in the 2022 U-19 World Cup, Rajvardhan Hangargekar has been labelled as Osmanabad Express. Born in Tuljapur and raised in Osmanabad (now Dharashiv), Hangargekar moved to Pune in quest of making it big on a cricket field. Having gained experience playing alongside the likes of legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Ruturaj Gaikwad in the last three years for Chennai Super Kings, Hangargekar is one of the uncapped youngsters to watch out for the Indian...

With the October 31 deadline for IPL Player Retention fast approaching, it’s time to take stock of whether Mumbai Indians can retain all its stars and the big names that could be released. Amol Karhadkar, The Hindu’s sports journalist, joins Team Sports Katta’s Aditya Joshi and reveals a new rule that could be the game-changer. Watch our retention picks in Weekly Katta and list your preferred retention for your favourite, if not all, IPL teams  आयपीएल प्लेअर रिटेन्शनसाठी ३१ ऑक्टोबरची अंतिम...

Son of a tennis-ball cricket stalwart, he switch to a school in Dadar and started commuting from Vikhroli to further his and his family's cricket ambitions. Since then, from a promising allrounder, he has evolved into a quintessential Khadoos Mumbai cricketer. Player of the Tournament in Mumbai's Ranji Trophy triumphant season, he has also been the player of the match in the Vijay Hazare Trophy final. Having represented Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2024, Tanush Kotian is set to travel to Australia...

T२० वर्ल्ड कपमधून महिलांची पहिल्याच फेरीत घरवापसी. रणजी ट्रॉफीमध्ये मुंबईवर पराभवाची नामुष्की. न्यूझीलंडविरुद्ध कसोटी मालिकेत सर्फराझला मिळणार का संधी? आणि हर्षित राणाला T२० मालिकेत आलेल्या तापामुळे KKR ची होणार का IPL रिटेंशनच्या वेळेस चांदी? पाहूया आदित्य जोशी व 'द हिंदू' चे क्रीडा पत्रकार अमोल कऱ्हाडकर यांचा 'वीकली कट्टा' India's early exit from the Women's T20 World Cup. Mumbai's shocking defeat against Baroda in the Ranji Trophy season-opener. The likelihood of Sarfaraz Khan getting...

He hails from Devthana, a remote village in Washim district. Having earned a reputation as Banjara Express, thanks to his exploits in and around his district, Akash Chavhan has been signed by Bengal Warriors for Pro Kabaddi League's 2024-25 season. Let's track Akash's memorable journey and his desire to succeed despite various hurdles en route तो मूळचा वाशिम जिल्ह्यातील देवठाणा या दुर्गम गावचा आहे. पंचक्रोशीतील कबड्डी मैदाने गाजवून आकाश चव्हाणने 'बंजारा एक्स्प्रेस' असा नावलौकिक मिळविला. प्रो...

Who gains from the retention rules ahead of the Indian Premier League's mega auction? How can Mahendra Singh Dhoni be treated as an uncapped cricketer? Why is the IPL harsh on overseas cricketers? And is it fair to introduce match fees in IPL? Let's discuss all of it with Sports Katta's Aditya Joshi and Amol Karhadkar, The Hindu's Deputy Editor.इंडियन प्रीमियर लीगच्या मेगा-लिलावापूर्वी जाहिर झालेल्या रिटेन्शन नियमांचा सर्वात जास्त फायदा कठल्या संघाला होणार? महेंद्रसिंग धोनीला अनकॅप्ड क्रिकेटर...

They said Maharashtra cricketers cannot succeed while putting in the hard yards on Mumbai maidans. He did. They said Maharashtra batters couldn't score away from Nehru Stadium. He did. They said Maharashtra as a team can rarely deliver consistently. He was instrumental in shaping the golden generation of Maharashtra's Ranji Trophy team that fared consistently for a decade starting the mid-80s. Milind Gunjal proved virtually everyone wrong with his stellar batting at all the levels he got an...

बुद्धिबळाच्या ऑलिंपियाडमध्ये खुली स्पर्धा आणि महिला दोघांनाही सांघिक सुवर्ण आणि चार खेळाडूंना वैयक्तिक सुवर्णपदक इतकी जबरदस्त कामगिरी हंगेरीत रंगलेल्या स्पर्धेत झाली. भारत बुद्धिबळामध्ये सुपर पॉवर होऊ शकतो, असं भाकित अनेकांचं होतं. २०२४ ऑलिंपियाड स्पर्धेने आपण सुपरपॉवर आहोत यावर शिक्कामोर्तब झालं. इतकी भारी कामगिरी एकाच वेळी पुरुष व महिलांनी करण्याची ही पहिलीच वेळ आहे.या कामगिरीची चर्चा करूया 'वीकली कट्टा' मध्ये बुद्धिबळ विश्लेषक लोकेश नातू आणि 'द हिंदू 'चे क्रीडा पत्रकार अमोल क-हाडकर...

She holds numerous world records. But even today, her passion is not really considered 'sport'. It has been over a decade since she was honoured with the Padma Shri. Yet she still has to go struggle for being acknowledged by - and seek permissions from - various authorities. Despite all this, nobody has been able to deter Sheetal Mahajan from her goal. Having overcome, various challenges and hurdles over the past two decades, Sheetal Mahajan has made great strides in the field of skydiving....

No doubt Bangladesh are in form, having beaten Pakistan in Pakistan last month. Still, facing India on home soil has not been anyone's cup of tea. So the result of the two-Test series may be all but given but Weekly Katta gives you plenty of reasons why you should follow the series and Sports Katta. गेल्या महिन्यात पाकिस्तानला पाकिस्तानमध्ये धूळ चारून बांगलादेश फॉर्ममध्ये आहे यात शंका नाही. तरीही मायभूमीमध्ये भारताला मात देणे भल्याभल्यांनाही जमत नाही. त्यामुळे दोन कसोटी सामन्यांच्या मालिकेचा...

"He eats Mumbai cricket, he sleeps Mumbai cricket and he breathes Mumbai cricket." The description fits Milind Rege, a stalwart! A prolific allrounder and a multiple Ranji Trophy champion. Rege recovered from a heart ailment to return to lead Mumbai. After retiring early in quest of a prospering corporate career, Rege thrived as a selector. He spotted a talent as progious as his childhood friend Sunil Gavaskar in Sachin Tendulkar and convinced his selection committee seniors to pick Tendulkar...

Ever since Chitale Bandhu Mithaiwale unveiled in August 2024 its milestone moment of completing 75 years into a business that's grown across the globe with digital release of its association with Sachin Tendulkar, it has evolved into a phenomenon. The amalgamation of two of the most famous brands from the Marathi diaspora has been widely acclaimed, thanks to an excellent idea that summarises the ethos of both the brands and what they mean for Marathi-speaking diaspora across the world. So sit...

How did India achieve unprecedented success at the Paralympics? How should Sri Lanka upsetting England at the Oval be interpreted? Is Duleep Trophy being taken seriously or is it being considered as a selection trial? Have the selectors been unjust on Shreyas Iyer and Ruturaj Gaikwad? And can there be a more positive story than Yash Dayal's selection into India's Test squad? Over to Aditya Joshi and The Hindu's sports journalist Amol Karhadkar in 'Weekly Katta'        पॅरालिंपिकमधील भारताच्या...

Once touted as the selection trial for India's men's Test team, Duleep Trophy is back in the limelight this time around. With India set to compete in 10 Test matches in less than four months, the Duleep Trophy could well serve as the perfect appetizer for the fans and cricketers alike to switch into the white-flannel mode. 'Weekly Katta' sees Aditya Joshi and Amol Karhadkar, The Hindu's sports journalist, discuss the potential players whose Test prospects hinge on their performance in the...

IPL news trends on social media. IPL speculation trends even more. At a time when the BCCI is yet to announce the retention rules ahead of the 2025 mega auction, rumour mills are abuzz with various players not just entering the auction but even joining another team. Suryakumar Yadav heading to Kolkata Knight Riders, Shubman Gill to be the Punjab Kings captain, Rishabh Pant for Chennai Super Kings and Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah to be in the auction, just to name a few.How seriously should...

'मेंटल हेल्थ' - मानसिक स्वास्थ्य - या विषयावर अखेर सखोल चर्चेला सुरुवात झाली आहे. मानसिक स्वास्थ्य हे उत्तम आरोग्यासाठी किती महत्त्वाचं आहे, हे आपण सगळीकडून एकतो. कुठलाही खेळ नियमाने खेळणं किंवा व्यायाम करत असणं ही तज्ज्ञांच्या मानसिक स्वास्थ्याची गुरुकिल्ली आहे. यासाठी वयाचं बंधन नाही. अगदी लहान मुलांपासून ते ज्येष्ठ नागरिकांपर्यंत प्रत्येकाने करायची ही गोष्ट आहे. हे अंमलात कसं आणायचं आणि आणि त्याने नक्की कसा फरक पडतो हे आपल्याला सांगत आहेत डॉ. नीता ताटके. गेली पाच दशकं मल्लखांब क्षेत्रात...

A six-week break from international commitments - that too in a non-IPL window - is rare for Indian cricket. How is the break being utilised by Rohit Sharma and Co? Will it set a precedent for Indian cricket? Is round-the-year cricket a boon or bane on global landscape? And will the break get Duleep Trophy into limelight? Aditya Joshi and Amol Karhadkar, The Hindu's sports journalist, discuss it in Weekly Katta आंतरराष्ट्रीय क्रिकेटमधून सहा आठवड्यांचा ब्रेक - तोही बिगर-आयपीएल विंडोमध्ये -...

There is more to Shubham Ranjane than merely following the rich cricketing tradition in his family. After making his Maharashtra debut in limited overs cricket, he moved from his hometown Pune to Mumbai in search of opportunities and recognition. Limited opportunities with Mumbai forced him to play for Goa as a professional for a season before shifting to the United States of America in 2022. What is it that he is looking for? Let's try and find out from Shubham, who joins in Kattyawarchya...

Tom Cruise jumped off the stadium roof in a spectacular stunt to bring down the curtains on Paris 2024 and announce the 2028 Los Angeles Games. India's 117-member contingent secured six medals - one silver and five bronze - but questions about the overall performance linger in mind. The highlight of India’s campaign was shooter Manu Bhaker’s redemption, Swapnil Kusale's surprise medal, and the hockey team's consecutive bronze. Neeraj Chopra’s silver felt bittersweet, after all, he was...