All posts tagged: PreSeason

Why pre-season practice with Yuvraj Singh could be the ‘Midas touch’ for Rishabh Pant

Why pre-season practice with Yuvraj Singh could be the ‘Midas touch’ for Rishabh Pant

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2 min readUpdated: Mar 23, 2026 12:14 AM IST In a bid to make up for lost time and opportunities in white-ball cricket, Rishabh Pant has seemingly undergone a rapid transformation in his physique and cricket over the last few months. Pant, who has been overlooked from India’s T20I squad over the last two years and demoted to the back-up wicket-keeper in ODI cricket, is gearing up for a pivotal IPL 2026 season with the Lucknow Super Giants. The LSG captain was signed at Rs 27.50 crore last year, but his season ended with middling figures, compounded by the captaincy tag that had appeared to bog him down. Before arriving in Chennai — where Lucknow have set up their pre-season base at former India bowling coach Bharat Arun’s academy, Coaching Beyond — Pant spent five days in Mumbai working with Yuvraj Singh, the Indian Express had reported last week. The sessions with Yuvraj, who has played a key role in the development of Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma, were focused on the basics: retaining shape, …

What did Novak Djokovic do in the pre-season that helped him get past Sinner and makes him favourite against Alcaraz

What did Novak Djokovic do in the pre-season that helped him get past Sinner and makes him favourite against Alcaraz

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2 min readUpdated: Feb 1, 2026 01:57 PM IST Marion Bartoli, former world number one and Wimbledon champion had spent time with Novak Djokovic during his pre-season training camp in Dubai ahead of the 2026 season, and told Tennis.com what he was working on. She narrated that Djokovic had done everything to stay on level with the two young rivals. “Novak shows immense intelligence, knowing he had to close the gap on the level of Jannik and Carlos, and therefore work even harder,” she told Tennis.com. FOLLOW: Djokovic vs Alcaraz LIVE Score, Australian Open Final 2026 Late-night sessions in the gym proved useful, she said, adding, “That’s exactly what he did in the pre-season in Dubai, hitting the court every day—where I was lucky enough to watch some of his training sessions—staying in the gym until late at night, putting in the effort to identify what he was missing.” It’s what assured her that could help him even as the semifinal against Sinner stretched to five, well past midnight. “He managed to elevate his game …

Women’s HIL: Navneet Kaur checks off one item pre-season to-do list as SG Pipers start season with win over Ranchi Royals | Hockey News

Women’s HIL: Navneet Kaur checks off one item pre-season to-do list as SG Pipers start season with win over Ranchi Royals | Hockey News

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Heading into the second edition of Women’s Hockey India League, Navneet Kaur’s pre-season hope was to play more attacking hockey, combine better with her teammates, and contribute more from set pieces. “I don’t have a number in mind for the number of goals,” she had said to The Indian Express. “But I do want to contribute more. I want to focus on our Penalty Corner attack because it is something I did well in the recent Asia Cup.” And that is exactly what the SG Pipers captain did, breaking the deadlock against Ranchi Royals and eventually leading her side to a 2-0 win on the opening night in Ranchi. Despite Royals having the better of the early exchanges, it was the Pipers who got close to opening the scoring. A high ball, caused by Ranchi losing possession deep in their territory, bounced in front of Navneet. The captain smartly batted it down almost like a tennis forehand, into the circle. Bichu Devi initially let the ball through because the shot came from outside the circle …

Ex-Chelsea midfielder Oscar hospitalized after cardiac complications in pre-season testing | Football News

Ex-Chelsea midfielder Oscar hospitalized after cardiac complications in pre-season testing | Football News

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Former Chelsea midfielder Oscar is in stable condition in hospital after falling ill with a heart issue, his club Sao Paulo has said. Brazilian media reported that Oscar was doing tests on an exercise bicycle when he collapsed and was unconscious for about two minutes. The 34-year-old was then taken to hospital in an ambulance. Story continues below this ad “During tests carried out on Tuesday morning, at SuperCT, as part of pre-season preparation, athlete Oscar presented a complication with cardiac changes, and was promptly treated by the club’s professionals and the medical team from Einstein Hospital Israelita, who were present at the scene,” Sao Paulo said in a statement. “The player was then taken to the hospital, where he is clinically stable and remains under observation for further tests to clarify the diagnosis.” The footballer has a contract with Sao Paulo until 2027. He returned to his boyhood club on a free transfer last December after a long spell in China. Oscar won one Europa League title and two Premier League trophies with Chelsea, …

Jorge Martin, Reigning MotoGP Champion, Fractures Hand And Foot In Pre-Season Testing Crash. Video

Jorge Martin, Reigning MotoGP Champion, Fractures Hand And Foot In Pre-Season Testing Crash. Video

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MotoGP world champion Jorge Martin has been ruled out of the remaining pre-testing in Malaysia and is set to undergo surgery back in Europe after he crashed twice on the opening day at the Sepang track. The Spaniard had walked away unscratched from his first crash early in the session, but suffered a heavier blow after being thrown off his Aprilia machine at turn two of the Sepang circuit. “Jorge Martin has been diagnosed with a right hand fracture and fractures in his left foot. He has undergone a CT scan and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), both of which were negative for any injuries,” said MotoGP organisers in a statement. Jorge Martin’s highside at turn 2 #MotoGP #SepangTest pic.twitter.com/NmhUuWQPq8 — Crash MotoGP (@crash_motogp) February 5, 2025 “He will stay in hospital overnight and tomorrow he will fly back to Europe to undergo surgery on his right hand and left foot.” Martin is set to start his title defence in the season-opening Thailand Grand Prix on March 2. The 27-year-old, who made …

RCB land England opener Danni Wyatt-Hodge in pre-season trading window ahead of WPL 2025 auction – India TV

RCB land England opener Danni Wyatt-Hodge in pre-season trading window ahead of WPL 2025 auction – India TV

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Image Source : GETTY Danni Wyatt-Hodge is set to reunite with her Southern Brave opening partner Smriti Mandhana at RCB The defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have landed the in-form and experienced England opener Danni Wyatt-Hodge in the pre-season trading window ahead of the 2025 edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL). Wyatt-Hodge is set to reunite with her Southern Brave opening partner Smriti Mandhana at RCB after being traded on all-cash deal from the UP Warriorz (UPW). “Originally acquired by UPW in the auction for INR 30 lakhs, Wyatt will move to RCB at her existing fee,” a WPL statement said.  “Danielle is a game-changer and a phenomenal athlete. Her skills and competitive spirit align perfectly with our team’s vision. We are excited to welcome her to the RCB and look forward to the energy she will bring to the squad,” skipper Smriti Mandhana said in an RCB statement on Wyatt-Hodge’s signing. Wyatt-Hodge is likely to pair Mandhana at the top of the order which suggests that there might be a change to RCB’s …

Can Manolo Marquez’s FC Goa overcome pre-season injury setbacks?

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FC Goa are one of ISL’s oldest clubs and have been a consistent side in the league since its inception. Last year, the team made a top-three finish after a couple of poor seasons. The Gaurs will be eager to better their performance this season under Manolo Marquez, the head coach of the Indian national team, and will fight for the league championship title. FC Goa made a promising start to the ongoing season as they won the 2024 Bhausaheb Bandodkar Memorial Trophy, where they caught the limelight after a big victory against A-League Club, Brisbane Roar in the group stage. Active Transfer Window FC Goa were quite active this season in the transfer window and bought more than ten players to rebuild their team’s core strength. One of the marquee signings for Goa in the summer transfer window was the Albanian striker Armando Sadiku. They also signed explosive Spanish attacking midfielders, Borja Herrera and Iker Guarrotxena to boost their attacking prowess. Goa also included a few experienced Indian players like, Rowlin Borges and Laxmikant …

Lionel Messi, Inter Miami Beaten By FC Dallas In Pre-Season Friendly

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FC Dallas beat Inter Miami 1-0© AFP Lionel Messi and Inter Miami slumped to a 1-0 defeat against FC Dallas in a pre-season friendly on Monday before the team set off on a hectic international tour. After a lacklustre 0-0 draw against El Salvador on Friday, Miami delivered another performance to forget in wet, cold conditions at the Cotton Bowl Stadium. Argentine superstar Messi and former Barcelona team-mates Luis Suarez and Sergio Busquets were all substituted after 64 minutes with Miami trailing 1-0. Messi created a handful of openings during his stint on the pitch, with his best effort a rasping 30-yard volley that was parried by Dallas goalkeeper Maarten Paes early in the second half. The World Cup-winner almost created an opening goal for Suarez in the first half, but the Uruguayan’s volley with the outside of his right boot rolled wide. Dallas, meanwhile, took the lead through Jesus Ferreira after just three minutes, the US international striker holding off Miami defender Noah Allen before drilling a low angled shot into the …