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Sachin Tendulkar Discreetly Tests "Ten X You" Cricket Gear On And Off Field

Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, leading the India Masters, has been testing products from his new sports athleisure brand, "Ten X You," through the International Maters League. This venture, under the company SRT10 Athleisure Pvt Ltd, has Tendulkar blending his cricketing expertise with a hands-on approach to product development. Tendulkar, alongside former Swiggy executives Karthik Gurumurthy and Karan Arora, launched SRT10 Athleisure last year with backing from Peak XV (formerly Sequoia) and Whiteboard Capital. Unlike typical celebrity endorsements, Tendulkar's involvement goes far beyond being a mere face. Sources close to the project reveal that he has been deeply engaged in shaping the brand's vision and strategy of driving accessibility to premium sporting goods through local manufacturing. He is has also been working closely with design and product teams for over six months. The initial product lineup includes athleisure apparel and footwear, with a focus on cricket and training gear-items which Tendulkar has been spotted sporting during IML matches.

Alcaraz says nerves got the better of him against Draper

Carlos Alcaraz's hopes of capturing a third successive Indian Wells title went up in smoke on Saturday and the Spaniard said his inability to tame his nerves was more of a disappointment than the stunning semi-final defeat by Jack Draper.

After Calling Mohammed Shami 'Sinner', Cleric Criticises India Star's Daughter For Playing Holi

A cleric who had claimed cricketer Mohd Shami committed a sin by not fasting during Ramzan has described the Holi celebrations of the pacer's daughter as "illegal" and "against Shariat". In a video released late on Saturday, All India Muslim Jamaat president Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi said, "She is a small girl … If she plays Holi without understanding (it), then it is not a crime." "If she is sensible and still plays Holi, then it will be considered against Shariat," he added.

Virat Kohli Drops Retirement Date Hint With Bold 'Next Australia Tour' Remark

Star India batter Virat Kohli, 36, has hinted that he might not get the opportunity to play another Test series in Australia. The former India captain also admitted that he has adjusted mentally to the batting failures, which have become an increasingly regular part of his game in the last few years. Kohli cited his ordinary run against Australia in an away series as a case in point, as he went downhill after making a hundred in the first Test at Perth.

"Has Been A Curse...": MI Coach Reveals Turning Point In WPL 2025 Final vs DC

Mumbai Indians head coach Charlotte Edwards said the early wickets of Delhi Capitals' skipper Meg Lanning and opener Shafali Verma helped her team win the Women's Premier League final here. Lanning (13) and Shafali (4) departed with just 17 runs on the board as DC ended up at 141 for nine while chasing 150. “150, we knew we were a little bit light, but in a final, it's always worth a little bit more. Shafali didn't come out like she normally does, and I knew straightaway that potentially we were in with a chance, because if we could get her wicket,” Edwards said in the post-match press conference on Saturday night.

"Maybe The Occasion...": DC Head Coach At A Loss For Words After 3rd-Straight WPL Final Loss

Delhi Capitals head coach Jonathan Batty says maybe the occasion got to the players as his team lost its third straight final in the Women's Premier League.Delhi Capitals should have chased down 150 against Mumbai Indians but fell short by eight runs on Saturday night. They had lost to RCB last season and Mumbai the year before. "Everyone's hurting a huge amount at the moment. I think 99 percent of the time you back yourself to chase 150 on that wicket there. Big match finals, maybe the occasion just got to the players but full credit to Mumbai Indians for the way they defended that total.

Carlos Alcaraz Stunned By Jack Draper In Indian Wells Semi-Final

Jack Draper ended Carlos Alcaraz's bid for a rare Indian Wells ATP Masters three-peat on Saturday, toppling the Spaniard to book a title clash with Holger Rune. Britain's Draper, ranked 14th in the world, held his nerve to beat Alcaraz 6-1, 0-6, 6-4 and reach the first Masters 1000 final of his career. Denmark's Rune, ranked 13th, triumphed 7-5, 6-4 over world number six Daniil Medvedev -- who had been runner-up to Alcaraz each of the past two years. "This one hurts," admitted Alcaraz, who was trying to join Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic as the only men to win three straight titles in the California desert.

India Mystery Spinner Varun Chakravarthy All But Rules Out Test Call-Up. Explains Why

India mystery spinner Varun Charavarthy has opened up on his ambitions of playing Test cricket for the country. Charavarthy was the X-factor as India clinched the Champions Trophy last week in Dubai. In three matches, the 33-year-old picked nine wickets, tournament's second best tally after New Zealand's Matt Henry. Despite saying that he has ambitions to play Test cricket for India, Chakravarthy admitted that he won't be able to manage the rigors of bowling more than 20 overs in a day's play.

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Sachin Tendulkar Discreetly Tests "Ten X You" Cricket Gear On And Off Field

Alcaraz says nerves got the better of him against Draper

After Calling Mohammed Shami 'Sinner', Cleric Criticises India Star's Daughter For Playing Holi

Virat Kohli Drops Retirement Date Hint With Bold 'Next Australia Tour' Remark

"Has Been A Curse...": MI Coach Reveals Turning Point In WPL 2025 Final vs DC

"Maybe The Occasion...": DC Head Coach At A Loss For Words After 3rd-Straight WPL Final Loss

Carlos Alcaraz Stunned By Jack Draper In Indian Wells Semi-Final

India Mystery Spinner Varun Chakravarthy All But Rules Out Test Call-Up. Explains Why