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Gujarat Titans appoint former India wicketkeeper Vijay Dahiya as assistant coach ahead of IPL 2026 | Cricket News

Gujarat Titans appoint former India wicketkeeper Vijay Dahiya as assistant coach ahead of IPL 2026 | Cricket News

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2 min readMar 11, 2026 09:07 PM IST Gujarat Titans have appointed former India wicketkeeper-batter Vijay Dahiya as their assistant coach ahead of the 2026 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), the franchise announced on Wednesday. The 2022 IPL champions said the move was aimed at further strengthening their coaching setup before the upcoming edition of the tournament. “Gujarat Titans today announced the appointment of former India wicketkeeper-batter Vijay Dahiya as an Assistant Coach ahead of the TATA IPL 2026 season, further strengthening the franchise’s coaching setup,” the team said in a statement. Dahiya’s appointment comes shortly after the franchise brought in former Australia batting great Matthew Hayden as batting coach as part of an effort to bolster their support staff ahead of the new season. “His appointment follows the recent addition of former Australia batting legend Matthew Hayden as Batting Coach, further bolstering the Titans’ coaching group ahead of the upcoming IPL season,” the statement added. Over the years, he has also been associated with several IPL franchises in coaching roles, including stints …

Adapting to a new coaching style, Sindhu dominates at India Open 2025

Adapting to a new coaching style, Sindhu dominates at India Open 2025

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Delhi: The crowd was on its feet throughout the 46 minutes that PV Sindhu played on the court one of the India Open Super 750 tournament on Thursday at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi. The India came out on top against her Japanese opponent Manami Suizu winning 21-15, 21-13. With this win, Sindhu booked her berth in the quarter-final against Olympic medalist Gregoria Mariska Tunjung of Indonesia. It was a solid show from the former World Champion who was more attacking in her approach to the game and used quick pushes and flat smashes to dominate Suizu. Talking to reporters about her dominance in the win, Sindhu said, “Good to be back dominating matches. Yeah, I’m very happy playing with her because it was our first time, and I think I was prepared for the long rallies.” “I am coming after a long break and what I liked about my game today was my movement and my attacks were working well. Moving forward, I need to be ready for anything because matches …

Javelin legend Jan Železný set to coach Neeraj Chopra for next season

Javelin legend Jan Železný set to coach Neeraj Chopra for next season

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Two-time Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra announced a new partnership with Javelin legend Jan Železný and will train under him for the upcoming 2025 season. The Indian athlete announced the partnership on Saturday with the legendary Železný, a three-time Olympic and World champion, and the current world record holder. The former athlete from the Czech Republic is an idol of Neeraj Chopra and he has expressed his admiration for Železný in the past. “Growing up, I admired Jan’s technique and precision and spent a lot of time watching videos of him. He was the best in the sport for so many years, and I believe that working with him will be invaluable because our throwing styles are similar, and his knowledge is unmatched. It’s an honour to have Jan by my side as I push towards the next level in my career, and I can’t wait to get started,” said Chopra, following the announcement. Under Železný’s guidance, Neeraj is eager to deepen his technical mastery and build on the successes that have defined his career. “I …

Neeraj Chopra to train in South Africa during off-season

Neeraj Chopra to train in South Africa during off-season

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Indian javelin sensation Neeraj Chopra is setting his sights on breaking the 90-meter barrier as he embarks on a rigorous, month-long training program in Potchefstroom, South Africa, in preparation for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. This training regimen, funded by India’s Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, marks the beginning of Chopra’s journey toward next year’s competitions. After a challenging season marred by injuries, the 26-year-old double Olympic medalist is focused on a fresh start. He’ll spend 31 days in Potchefstroom, a venue familiar to him from previous Olympic preparation phases, including the Tokyo and Paris Games. “It was an injury-plagued year, but the injury is fine now. I will be 100 percent fit for the new season,” Chopra reassured fans recently. This off-season training will also allow Chopra to make the transition to a new coach following his five-year partnership with Klaus Bartonietz. Indian athletics officials have confirmed that a new coach will be appointed by the end of the year. In 2024, Chopra captured the World Championship title in Budapest with a throw …