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Gautam Gambhirs Serious Pre-IPL 2024 Message To KKR
Before the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, which begins on March 22, Kolkata Knight Riders coach Gautam Gambhir had a direct message for his team. During a Star Sports conversation, Gambhir clarified that the Indian Premier League (IPL) is a fantastic chance for young players to demonstrate their abilities in the "toughest league in the world," not about Bollywood or the post-match celebrations. The former Indian batter, who captained KKR to the IPL title in 2012 and 2014, added that since the league is most similar to international cricket, there is extra pressure on players and teams to perform well. "I stated unequivocally on Day 1 that I take the Indian Premier League seriously. It has nothing to do with Bollywood, you, the after-party, or other such things. It's about getting out there and playing competitive cricket, which is why I think this league is the hardest in the world because it's authentic cricket," stated Gambhir. "It is probably closest to international cricket as compared to any other league and if you want to be known as a successful franchise, you should be able to deliver on the cricket field," he stated. Gambhir stated that the players must put in a lot of effort for the team's ardent fan base after KKR finished seventh in the previous season and missed out on the play-offs. "I believe there are ardent supporters. We must tell them the truth. We should probably try to put a smile on their faces because, in my opinion, Kolkata fans have been the most devoted because they have endured a lot over the first three IPL seasons," Gambhir remarked.
Published 04 Mar 2024 05:55 PM
Indian Boxers Renew Effort To Win Italys Spot in the Paris Olympics 2024
The 1st World Qualification Tournament, which begins in Busto Arsizio, Italy on Sunday, will feature nine Indian boxers vying for spots at the Paris Olympics, including the seasoned Shiva Thapa, Deepak Bhoria, and Nishant Dev. At the qualifiers run by the Paris 2024 Boxing Unit (PBU), an ad hoc body established by the International Olympic Committee Executive Board, seven men and two women from India will be vying for Olympic berths. If a boxer advances to the semifinals, they will automatically be guaranteed a ticket to Paris. The tournament has 49 quota spots available.In the women's 60kg division, however, only three spots are available, so the Olympic berths will be determined by a box-off between the losing semifinalists. While a number of boxers have already secured quota spots through their respective continental events, there are a number of elite fighters who will be eager to complete the deal in Italy this month. These fighters include Yuberjen Martinez of Colombia and Tomoya Tsuboi of Japan in the men's 51kg division, Makhmud Sabyrkhan of Kazakhstan as the current 57kg world champion, and Yoel Finol of Venezuela, the Olympic silver medallist.Over the past year, Bhoria and Dev have become formidable competitors in their respective weight classes. Hussamudin, a two-time bronze medallist at the Commonwealth Games, will be competing again for the first time since the world championships last year after undergoing surgery on his left knee. Sanjeet (92kg), the former Asian champion, and Thapa (63.5kg), the six-time medallist, will be highly anticipated. Narender Berwal, a 92 kg super heavyweight boxer, is another serious contender. At the Asian Games, the first qualifying bout for the boxers on the continent, he was the closest of all the Indian male boxers to securing a quota.Jaismine Lamboria, a woman, will face difficulty in the women's 60kg division. Simranjit Kaur gave her fierce competition during the nationals in December, so the bronze medallist in the CWG will need to step it up if she wants to have a good result. Ankushita Boro, a former youth world champion at 66 kg, has been given an opportunity to face Arundhati Choudhary, who defeated the Assamese boxer in the national championship match in December.Two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen (50 kg), bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain (75 kg) from the Tokyo Olympics, Preeti Pawar (54 kg), Parveen Hooda (57 kg), and Nikhat Zareen (50 kg) have already booked their tickets to Paris. However, boxers still have a chance to qualify for the Paris Games because there will be one more qualifying event in Thailand in May or June.
Published 02 Mar 2024 06:25 PM
A Look Into The Numbers: Steve Smith: Is The "Best Since Bradman" On Decline
During the first Test match against New Zealand in Wellington, star Australian batter Steve Smith continued his downward spiral as an opening batsman. He was removed by Matt Henry for 31 in 71 balls during the first Test, and Kiwi captain Tim Southee later dismissed him for a three-ball duck in the second inning. Smith's lean run, which began right at the beginning of the new ICC World Test Championship cycle, has been further enhanced by this. Smith has scored 12, 11*, 6, 91*, 31, and 0 since the opening, for a total of 151 runs at an average of 37.75 in six innings. Even with such a small sample size, Smith hasn't exactly had his best opening performance. Regarding his total test results since the beginning of the WTC cycle 2023–25, they have been comparatively lackluster for someone who is widely regarded as the standard by which excellence and consistency in tests are measured. Smith has scored only 718 runs at an average of 37.78 across 22 innings in 11 Tests played under the new cycle, with just one century and four fifties. His highest rating is 110.Usman Khawaja (916 runs in 11 matches at an average of 43.61), Zak Crawley of England (808 runs in nine matches at an average of 47.52), and most recently Yashasvi Jaiswal, the young opening sensation from India (971 runs in eight Tests at an average of 69.35), have all scored more runs than him, even though he is still the fourth-highest run scorer in the current cycle.Smith hasn't been able to sustain most of his excellent starts during this time, frequently faltering in his 30s and 40s or failing to reach a century without reaching a half-century. Additionally, Smith's strike rate over this entire period has been 50.42, which is less than his career strike rate of 53.54. His average has also suffered, dropping from 60.04 to 57.52 shortly after he hit the game-winning century against India in the ICC World Test Championship final.
Published 02 Mar 2024 06:16 PM
Ranchi Test Star To Jammu Tearaway: BCCI List For Quick-Bowling Contracts
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has awarded retainership contracts to a select group of rising Indian speedsters, including highly-rated Karnataka pacer Vidwath Kaverappa, Bengal speedster Akash Deep, who made his Test debut in Ranchi during the current red-ball series against England, and tearaway Umran Malik. As part of a carefully selected group for fast bowling contracts, the BCCI on Wednesday selected promising speedsters Akash Deep, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Umran Malik, Yash Dayal, and Vidwath Kaverappa. Cricket's highest governing body, the BCCI, announced in an official statement on Wednesday that "the Selection Committee has also recommended Fast Bowling contracts for the following athletes - Akash Deep, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Umran Malik, Yash Dayal, and Vidwath Kaverappa." Umran Malik made his limited-overs debut for India after he lit up the speedometer during his breakout season in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for the Sunrisers Hyderabad, reaching speeds of more than 150 kmph. But Umran lost favour with the national selectors after posting mediocre results in his limited-overs cricket career for India. In the current Ranji season, the 24-year-old Jammu boy has struggled, taking just four wickets in five games for Jammu and Kashmir.
Published 01 Mar 2024 10:36 AM
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When David Warner plays Pakistan in his final test at the Sydney Cricket Ground, everything revolves around him
When David Warner plays Pakistan in his final test at the Sydney Cricket Ground, everything revolves around him.Warner has contributed to the build-up to what is essentially a game in which Australia has already secured the three-test series with wins in Perth and Melbourne. At the SCG, the visitors still have something to aim for because Pakistan last defeated Australia in a test match back in 1985.At a press conference on New Year's Day, Warner declared that one-day internationals will now be included on his retirement list. However, in true Warner manner, he stated that if requested, he will return for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. With HT, close off the previous year and get ready for 2024! Go here to go there. Following Australia's recent World Cup victory in India, when he led the winning team in runs scored, he stated that the time had come to call it a day for his ODI career to end. At least until the Twenty20 World Cup in the United States and the Caribbean in June, Warner will keep playing Twenty20 cricket for Australia. "I was extremely at ease with the (ODI) decision," Warner, 37, stated to the Australian Associated Press. "To prevail in
Sports World, January 2, 2024: As It Happened: India U-19 Thunderbolt South Africa
Additionally, with the January transfer market being open, Kylian Mbappe's future at Paris Saint-Germain is still uncertain as he is free to meet with other teams. What transpired in the world of sports on Tuesday, January 2, 2024Now that New Year's Day has passed, athletic activity is intensifying. Prior to the second Test match between South Africa and India in Cape Town, the Indian men's cricket squad faced the media. After winning the third and final ODI match against India, the Australian women's cricket team solidified their triumph in the ODI series and carried that success into the New Year. In the meantime, the India U-19 team defeated South Africa in a World Cup practice match. Here is a summary of everything that happened in sports on January 2, 2024. (football news | cricket news)9:00 p.m.: India U-19 wins decisively The India U-19 men's cricket team defeated South Africa in their U-19 Tri-Nation Series, which will act as a qualifier for the next U-19 World Cup, thanks in part to Arshin Kulkarni's 91 off 106 balls. With four wickets in 46.1 overs, Aaradhya Shukla was the standout bowler for India as they restricted South Africa to 240 runs. After that, India reached the target with just three wickets lost, with to the scores of 50 and above shared by Adarsh Singh and Aravelly Rao with Kulkarni.8 p.m.: India Goes All Out! In the 33rd over, India's dismal batting display has come to an end, as Deepti Sharma is the only player left standing after an Australian thrashing. Australia would not allow their standards to slip after winning the series the last time around. Against a target of 339, the Aussies brought the whole Indian squad back to the pavilion for a mere 148 runs, with three wickets taken by Georgia Wareham. Smriti Mandhana scored the most runs for India with 29, followed by Jemimah Rodrigues and the undefeated Sharma with 25 apiece. Consequently, Australia won the series 3-0 after defeating India by 190 runs.
PKL 2024: Ashu guides Dabang Delhi past Gujarat Giants, 35-28.
In the Pro Kabaddi League here on Tuesday, Dabang Delhi defeated Gujarat Giants 35–28 to extend their winning run to four games. Manjeet secured nine raid points, but stand-in captain Ashu Malik emerged as Delhi's standout performer with a Super 10.Delhi got off to a fast start, leading 4-0 until Rakesh HS's outstanding multi-point raid helped Gujarat get back into the game. Look at this Pro Kabaddi League 2024 point chart. Parteek Dahiya also devised a two-point raid right away, which left Delhi down to just a defender and caused chaos.Soon after, Gujarat led 11–9 as Delhi went into a 'All Out' while without its captain Naveen Kumar. Gujarat captain Fazel Atrachali achieved an incredible feat during the half, leading his team 16–14. He trapped Ashu in one of his signature ankle holds and hit the 450-tackle points milestone. In the meantime, Ashu took over at the half as Manjeet of Delhi gave his squad a flying start. Gujarat was having trouble, so Ashu outwitted four defenders in a few of raids, including Fazel. Delhi was leading 28–24 as he made a tackle on Sonu Jaglan to put his team ahead and then went for the 'All Out'.In the final five minutes, both teams traded awards, but Delhi's advantage proved too great for Gujarat to overcome. Delhi pulled off a valiant comeback victory as Ashu completed his Super 10 by outlasting Fazel once more on his penultimate raid. With this victory, Delhi moves up to third place on the points table, while Gujarat maintains their second-place ranking.
Rafael Nadal Prepares for Brisbane Round of 32 Match ICC Announces T20I Cricketer of the Year Nominees
In cricket, the second Test of India's visit of South Africa was played; in the two-game series, South Africa led 1-0. Australia, who had already won the series, played Pakistan in the same style elsewhere. In his last Test match as an Australian, David Warner started to bat, getting ready to call it a day on an incredible career. One of the four contenders for ICC Men's T20I Cricket Player of the Year is Suryakumar Yadav. In the meantime, preparations were underway for the other major tournaments of the month, which included the Australian Open, the Africa Cup of Nations, and the AFC Asian Cup. This is a brief summary of the news and athletic events from January 3, 2024.McIlroy Open To Play LIV Golf at 10:00 p.m. The second-best player in the world right now, Rory McIlroy, stated, "I would love for LIV to become the IPL of golf." "They require two calendar months. You go and carry out this teamwork, which is a little bit different in format. "If they were to do something like that I would say 'yeah that sounds like fun' because you are working within the ecosystem." Previously, McIlroy had been adamantly against the Saudi Arabian-backed project.
Lot To Do With Pitch: An Ex-Indian Stars Unambiguous Opinion On 23-Wicket Day
There are obviously going to be questions when 23 wickets fall in one day in a Test match—just two short of the all-time record. There must be something more going on than just bad batting or excellent bowling. There will be additional questions if those 23 wickets are lost on the opening day of a Test. That is the situation following Wednesday's first day of the second Test between South Africa and India in Cape Town.First, the Indian cricket team was dismissed for 153, and then South Africa was all out for just 55. With 62/3, South Africa concluded the day. 23 wickets fell in total. The greatest number of wickets lost on the first day of a test is 25, which occurred in an Ashes test in 1902. When asked why such a dramatic day transpired, former Indian cricket team player Sanjay Manjrekar gave a very basic response. "The pitch plays a big part in it. It is somewhat related to modern batting. Perhaps they shouldn't be concentrating on defenses, which makes sense given that Test cricket is currently the third format in terms of importance.
NBA Player Props - Evaluation and Forecast
See which NBA players are the best prop bettors to take under or above the given point total in this article. "Basketball Sphere" gives all of its readers daily forecasts for the games that are happening today.In case this is your first time reading our analysis, let us clarify that we provide our readers with a free "Acca of the Day" every day.Karl-Anthony Towns is having trouble maintaining a steady form. He occasionally performs at his level, but he has struggled and been unable to establish a consistent rhythm for the majority of the season.The New Orleans Pelicans will be hosting the Minnesota Timberwolves. This squad appears to have a great defensive record, which is essential to their success—especially while playing in front of their home crowd. The tempo of play is a little slower for both teams. This means that there should be fewer possessions and points in the game. It is obvious that he will face a difficult task in securing a favorable match when taking this into account along with the Dominican player's performance.
Brisbane International semifinal pairing features Yuki Bhambri and Robin Haase.
On Friday, Yuki Bhambri of India and his Dutch partner Robin Haase advanced to the Brisbane International ATP Tour semifinals after defeating Nathaniel Lammons and Jackson Withrow of the United States in straight sets.In an hour and thirty-six minutes, the eighth-seeded Indo-Dutch team prevailed 7-6 (5), 7-6 (6) in the quarterfinal encounter. In the semifinals, the Bhambri-Haase team will play the second-seeded English players Lloyd Glasspool and Jean-Julien Rojer of the Netherlands.Along with South African Lloyd Harris, the 31-year-old Bhambri of New Delhi took home his first ATP trophy at the Mallorca Championships doubles event last year.
January 5th, India TV Sports Wrap: Today's top 10 popular news articles
Sports Wrap-Up for India TV on January 5: Here are the top 10 trending sports news articles and the most recent events from the world of sports on January 5, including everything from the football action to the cricket circuit. The Indian women's cricket team is ready to play Australia in the opening game of the three-match T20I series at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Mumbai after losing the ODI series despite having a clean sweep. Conversely, as they are ready to play Adelaide Strikers in their home ground, Perth Scorchers aim to continue their winning run in the ongoing Big Bash League. That and a lot more are covered in today's sports wrap.
To stay ahead, Srihari LR upsets GM Savchenko.
In the ninth round of the Chennai Open International Grandmaster Chess tournament on Saturday, Russian GM Boris Savchenko was defeated by talented Indian youngster Srihari LR, who also holds a Grandmaster norm. This victory extended his impressive streak.Srihari traded his rook for a knight in an exciting game that saw him tear apart Savchenko's kingside. Savchenko gave up on the 42nd move after suffering a significant loss of reinforcement on the board.Now that he is in the championship match, Srihari will take on Belarusian GM Alexei Fedorov on Sunday in the final round. Vietnamese Grandmaster Nguyen Duc Hoa, with 7.5 points, is second behind Srihari. Ten players, including Laxman RR of India, Nithin Babu, Abhishek Kelkar, Aakash G, Vijay Shreeram P, and Pawar Harshit, shared third place with 7.0 points.GM Savchenko is upset by Srihari LR to keep his advantage at the top. CHENNAI: In the ninth round of the Chennai Open International Grandmaster Chess competition here on Saturday, talented Indian youngster Srihari LR, who also holds a Grandmaster norm, extended his impressive run by defeating Russian GM Boris Savchenko.
Rahul Dravid on Indias strategy against England
India would design their strategies based on the scenarios that the contest presents to them in the rubber match, according to Rahul Dravid.Head coach Rahul Dravid stated that although he did not witness Indian batsmen responding in kind to England's "Bazball," they would not be regressing in the five-match Test series that starts here on Thursday. According to Dravid, India will design their strategies based on the scenarios that arise during the match. We're not going to try to be extremely aggressive, in my opinion. I believe that we try to play the cards that are dealt to us and the circumstances warrant. However, if you look at our top six-seven batsmen, you'll see that many of them are aggressive players who approach the game with a good attitude.Thus, they won't be attempting to alter that in any specific manner. There will be a variety of scenarios where we might have to bat for extended stretches of time or try to advance the game.In a Tuesday conversation, Dravid stated, "But I can't see any of my batsmen taking a backward step or looking to be defensive."Nonetheless, Dravid was confident that England would challenge the hosts fiercely in the series, and the head coach believed his squad would rise to the occasion by drawing on their prior experience playing in similar conditions."Watching them perform has been thrilling, and you can tell that they've had success doing it. They've achieved success in Pakistan. They had triumphed in New Zealand and had an incredible series in the Ashes against Australia. We must thus honor that.However, we are aware that they will have difficulties in these circumstances because we are familiar with them. Our attack is well-versed in our vast experience. Knowing that we'll be under pressure, I'm interested to watch how our boys react," Dravid added.Dravid also described the five-match series as an excellent opportunity for Indian players, both veteran and developing, to leave some outstanding legacy, given that India is scheduled to play a few more Tests in the current World Test Championship (WTC) cycle in the following months."I think it's important to let people play the manner they feel most comfortable. Their evaluation will be based on the outcomes they generate. They must, then, figure out how to play and get beyond it. However, they do have some positive experience."People such as Rohit have been in the game for a long time; Jaddu (Jadeja) and Ash (Ashwin) have been in the game for over ten years. KL (Rahul) has also been in the game for a long. "There is a lot of Test cricket (for us) over the next 12 to 18 months, so it's a really good opportunity for them to set some good markers over the course of the next five games." "After getting a taste of international cricket, it's a great chance for some of these young players to advance. I'm curious to follow their progress," he said.Due to personal reasons, star batsman Virat Kohli will miss the opening two Test matches against England. Although the squad would miss Kohli's presence and experience, Dravid stated that his absence presents an opportunity for another player to rise up and establish themselves. The fact that India will be playing a five-match Test series following a significant break thrilled the former skipper of India as well. India's most recent five-match series, which was played in a dispersed manner due to Covid fears, was against the same opponent during the pandemic era. "We are eagerly anticipating this. Because England's Test series is one of the most watched in the world, it's always exciting when they play. After a long break, there should be five excellent Test matches. "Both teams are likely to trade a lot of punches. I sincerely hope that you understand that we can get off to a quick start and perhaps hit a few balls early on," he said.
After Virat Kohli withdrew from the first two Test matches against England, Kevin Pietersen expressed his support for the player.
India has won two of their last four matches and have a PCT (Points Percentage System) of 54.16, placing them second in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023–25 points standings. Australia is at the top.Following Virat Kohli's decision to withdraw from the first two Tests of the five-match series against England, which begins on January 25 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad, the former captain of England, Kevin Pietersen, has spoken out in favour of the cricket player.Pietersen expressed his support for Virat on the social media site "X," which was once Twitter, and asked others to "respect" the decision. "Respect it if a sportsmen withdraws for personal reasons! "End of!" Pietersen contributed to X. For the uninitiated, Virat asked to be removed from the first two Test matches against England by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), alleging personal concerns, and the board granted his request. "Virat has communicated with Captain Rohit Sharma, the team management, and the selectors, emphasizing that although serving his nation has always come first, there are personal matters that require his full attention. "The BCCI respects his decision and the Board and team management has extended its support to the star batter and is confident in the abilities of the remaining squad members to step up and deliver commendable performances in the Test series," a press release issued by the BCCI stated.The nation's premier cricket organization also asked supporters to "support the Indian cricket team as they embark on the upcoming challenges in the Test series" and "respect Virat Kohli's privacy during this time and refrain from speculating on the nature of his personal reasons."
India Wants To Win Against Syria To Maintain Hopes For Asian Cup Knockouts
After losing their first two group matches, India is without a win and seems hopeless. To survive in the AFC Asian Cup football tournament in Al Khor, Qatar on Tuesday, they simply need to win against a formidable Syria. India's incapacity to compete fiercely with the best teams on the continent was exposed by losses of 0-2 and 0-3 to Australia and Uzbekistan, but a victory over Syria could restore some pride to the Sunil Chhetri-led team. Syria is currently ranked 91st in the FIFA rankings, 11 spots higher than India (102nd), but the team led by Igor Stimac has won the Nehru Cup tournament in 2007, 2009, and 2012, so a win is not out of the question. When the teams last faced off, it resulted in a 1-1 draw in Ahmedabad during the 2019 Intercontinental Cup, with Stimac leading the Indian team at the time. If India defeats Syria at Al Bayt Stadium, they will finish third in Group B, but even that won't guarantee them a spot in the round of 16. It may be difficult for India to be one of the four third-place teams out of six to advance to the knockout stage with a goal difference of minus five after two matches—the deciding factor if teams are tied on points.Even if India defeats Syria on Tuesday, they will still have to wait until Thursday for the results of the final group matches (Group E and F). India chose to play extremely defensively against the powerful Australians, who have long been FIFA World Cup regulars. However, they attempted to express themselves a little in the match against Uzbekistan, and this, along with some costly defender errors, prevented them from mounting a strong defense. It's not like India was never given a chance to play Uzbekistan. They did manage to get at least three, Rahul KP's shot hitting the crosspiece among them.With nothing to lose from the match, Stimac may be tempted to go all out for a win against India but he could be wary of any mistake from his players, like the one committed by Rahul Bheke, which led to Uzbekistan's second goal in the 18th minute. There's never a convenient time to give up goals at this level. Stimac declared, "A side like Uzbekistan will kill you if you give them time and space." "We need to work on ourselves, close these gaps in our game, and look forward to winning the crucial matches that lie ahead of us.
Assam govt threatening people not to join Cong yatra, says Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday alleged that Assam's BJP-led government has been threatening people against joining the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, and refusing permissions for programmes along its route.People, however, are not afraid of the BJP, Gandhi asserted at a public gathering in Biswanath Chariali, the headquarters of Biswanath district.He also said the Congress will win by a huge margin against the BJP in the upcoming elections."We don't make long speeches as part of the yatra. We travel every day for 7-8 hours, talk to delegations, meet people and listen to their issues. And then, we fight for your issues; that is the aim of this yatra."When elections come, Congress will defeat BJP by massive margins," Gandhi asserted, urging party workers to march forward despite being threatened, and beaten up, as the fight is for the people.The yatra is in its fourth day in the state, having re-entered after a night halt in Arunachal Pradesh. It is scheduled to travel through Assam till January 25, covering a total of 833 km across 17 districts.Gandhi also alleged that flags and banners of the Congress are being damaged in the state."They (government) think they can threaten the people and suppress them. But, they are not realising this is not Rahul Gandhi's yatra. It is a yatra for the voice of the people," he said."Neither Rahul Gandhi nor people of the state are afraid of them," the former Congress chief said.He continued to target Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, terming him as the most corrupt CM in the country."Everyone knows that the CM and his entire family are the most corrupt. The Assam government is run for the benefit of one family... the Congress MP alleged.He said that injustice was being done to farmers, who don't get the price for their produce, youths who don't find jobs after finishing studies and traders who bore the brunt of demonetisation and GST.
PM to introduce Khelo India Youth Games 2024
a summary of the most important stories, stories that are suggested for you to read, and a unique selection of news items you should not miss.At the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to officially open the Khelo India Youth Games 2024. The two-week-long sporting event will take place from January 19 to January 31. In 26 sports, more than 5,500 competitors will compete at the event. Chennai is under a five-tier security protection, with 22,000 people deployed and a drone no-fly zone to ensure security for PM Modi's visit.At the inaugural event, projects worth ₹250 crore in the broadcasting sector will also be introduced. Competitors will compete in a number of events, including as Silambam, a traditional sport from Tamil Nadu that is being offered as a demo for the first time.In a special TADA court in Jammu, a retired Indian Air Force (IAF) officer who was a key eyewitness to the 1990 killing of four IAF men named JKLF head Yasin Malik as the primary gunman. On January 25, 1990, an attack occurred in Rawalpora, on the outskirts of Srinagar, leaving 40 people injured, including squadron leader Ravi Khanna. In court, the retired officer—who had been shot four times—identified Malik. The next hearing is set for February 15 and 16, and this development is critical for the prosecution. Malik will be put on trial twice in this case.More than 5,600 athletes will compete in the event, which is being held in a south Indian state for the first time. From January 19 to January 31, the matches will take place in four Tamil Nadu cities: Chennai, Madurai, Trichy, and Coimbatore. There will be a combination of traditional and mainstream sports in 26 different sporting categories during the games.Alongside the prime minister were luminaries such as Chief Minister M K Stalin, Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur, Union Ministers of State L Murugan, Nisith Pramanik, and Minister for Sports Development and Youth Welfare of Tamil Nadu, Udhayanidhi Stalin.At the opening of the Khelo India Youth Games, Olympians Sharath Kamal and V Subha gave Modi the torch for the game, which he set on the cauldron. Additionally, he laid the groundwork for projects worth roughly Rs 250 crore that are connected to the broadcasting industry.Speaking to the assembly, Modi wished all of the athletes who were traveling from all over the nation to Tamil Nadu's capital, saying, "The youth games are a great start to 2024 for Indian sports." He continued, "Together you are showcasing the true spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat." The sportsmen would feel at home in Tamil Nadu because of its great language, people, culture, and cuisine. He predicted that Tamil Nadu's hospitality would win over hearts and that the Khelo India Youth Games would give them a chance to show off their abilities and form lifelong friendships.In a statement, the Prime Minister's office stated that a greater awareness of sports is driving growth in broadcasting, sports products, sports tourism, and the sports apparel industry, with an estimated one lakh crore growth in India's sports sector. According to Modi, Thiruvalluvar offered the youth direction and inspiration. He also praised Veera Mangai Velu Nachiyar, the mascot of this year's games and an Indian queen who fought against British colonial control. He referred to Nachiyar as a representation of female strength and stated that the selection of a real-life celebrity as the team mascot is a first."The government is always striving to empower sportswomen, thanks to her inspiration," he declared. "We are working diligently to host the Youth Olympics in 2029 and the Olympics Games in 2036 in India," Modi added, highlighting the government's commitment to giving indigenous talent international exposure and positioning the nation as a key hub of the global sports ecosystem. Speaking at the function, Stalin stated that his government's goal of making Tamil Nadu the nation's sports center is comparable to that of turning the state into a "One Trillion Dollar Economy."Stalin stated Tamil Nadu is working on a mission to elevate the sports infrastructure to international standards and listed the national and international events organized by the state government since he took office as Chief Minister. He also addressed the Kalaignar Centenary Jallikattu Arena, a large sports complex that the state government constructed at an expense of Rs 62 crore to host Jallikattu tournaments. On January 24, he will officially open the arena. Stalin said, "It's a great pride for the people of the state to see the saint poet Thiruvalluvar's logo feature on the Khelo India Youth Games," referring to the state's traditional sport of silambam, which is being featured as a demo sport for the first time in the competition's history.
Mohammed Shami, an injured player, will travel to London; it will take him an additional month to return
Mohammed Shami, the injured pacer, is reportedly allowed to go to London. Shami hasn't played since the World Cup in 2023.Mohammed Shami, the fast bowler for India, is convalescing from an ankle injury he fought through to lead his team's bowling assault during the ICC World Cup. He is expected to see a specialist in London. The great pacer has stayed out of action following India's 2023 One Day International (ODI) World Cup runners-up finish. Shami was the top wicket-taker of the ICC competition at the end of the 2023 World Cup. Pacer Shami, who hasn't played since November, was hoping to make a return during the Test series against England.Shami stated that his recuperation is proceeding according to plan, and the National Cricket Academy's (NCA) medical staff was pleased with the 2023 World Cup hero's development. After missing the South Africa series, Shami resumed his training sessions with the intention of rejoining the Indian team for the England series. Shami, however, was not selected for the five-match Test series because he was unable to recuperate in time. Cricbuzz reported that they have information that Shami can travel to London in the near future. The head of NCA's sports science section, Nitin Patel, is probably going to be with the senior pacer. The report states that Shami and Patel collaborated at NCA to treat the pacer's ankle problem. Premier batter Suryakumar Yadav had a groin operation in Germany earlier.According to the report, Rishabh Pant may soon be sent to London by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Pant, a batsman and wicketkeeper, wants to return to the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2024. It will take Prithvi Shaw, an Indian opener, at least another month to make a comeback to competitive cricket. His comeback is contingent upon passing more difficult agility routines and acceleration tests.Before being cleared to return to competitive cricket, the Indian opener would need to play in a few matches. At NCA, Shaw is also receiving treatment. It is also the Mumbai Cricket Association's (MCA) hope that Shaw makes himself available for the Ranji Trophy knockout stages. Shaw may also aim for an IPL comeback. Delhi Capitals (DC) have already decided to hold onto the Indian opener for the 2024 IPL. Shaw's knee injury from the previous year kept him out of the domestic season for the most part. During Northamptonshire's one-day championship match against Durham, the Indian opener hurt his knee.
Open 2024 Action And Indias Training Camp Before The First Test Against England
Big Bash League nears it's end as Brisbane Heat take on Adelaide Strikers in Challenger match. Elsewhere, AFCON and AFC Asian Cup action continues. Follow the sports world live, hereHi everyone, and welcome to the January 22, 2024, edition of the Sports World Live blog. The athletic action takes place elsewhere in addition to the Ram Mandir Inauguration celebration in Ayodhya, which is expected to draw numerous Indian sports celebrities. Players like Daniil Medvedev and Elina Svitolina will be competing in the fourth round of the Australian Open. South Africa will host the ICC Men's Under-19 Cricket World Cup in 2024. Both AFCON and the AFC Asian Cup 2023 are ongoing. Responses from Serie A, La Liga, and the English Premier League. Watch all the action in real time right here.Saudi Arabia defeated Kyrgyzstan on Sunday, January 21, 2024, handily to secure their spot in the next round of the competition. With a draw against Oman, Thailand also moved one step closer to securing a spot in the round of 16. Saudi Arabia is top of the standings after two games with six points, followed by Thailand in second place with four points.According to PTI, the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2024 has taken a terrible turn for the worst, leaving two people dead and 22 ill from dehydration and other causes. The local authorities have named the deceased as Rajendra Bora (74), from Mumbai, and Suvradeep Banerjee (40), from Kolkata.Semi-finalists for the 2022 FIFA World Cup Morocco turned on the opportunity to go to the knockout stages of the Africa Cup of Nations 2023 with one game remaining after being defeated by DR Congo in a fierce match in the Ivory Coast. In other news, Tanzania, who had just changed managers a game into the match, was left to lament lost chances as they drew 1-1 with ten-man Zambia.Seven rounds into the Tata Steel Masters Chess tournament, Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh defeated Dutchman Max Warmerdam to take a shared lead. In the meantime, R Praggnanandhaa and Vidit Gujrathi were tied for fourth place after their match ended in a draw.On Sunday, January 21, two of the final three games in an extended gameweek were played. Sheffield United and West Ham United traded blows in the opening of two games, ultimately settling for a 2-2 draw. Rhian Brewster and Vladimir Coufal were sent red, and both teams ended the game with ten men apiece. Later on in the evening, Liverpool, devoid of Mohamed Salah, easily defeated Bournemouth 4 goals to 0. Following a tight first half, Darwin Nunez gave the Reds the lead early in the second half. Later on, Nunez scored another goal while wearing a Diogo Jota brace.
Young athletes are invited by IOC President Bach to enjoy their YOG experience at Gangwon 2024.
The Winter Youth Olympic Games (YOG) Gangwon 2024 kicked off in style today with an outstanding Opening Ceremony that included a variety of K-pop artists and cultural entertainers. Athletes and other YOG stakeholders were present at the sold-out Gangneung Oval, which seated 4,500 spectators, and the fully reserved PyeongChang Dome, which accommodated 4,300 people.The ceremony's theme was "The Universe," which echoed the Gangwon 2024 motto of "Grow Together, Shine Forever." Moved performances narrated the tale of Woori, a young heroine who aspires to be the brightest star in her own universe and enjoy winter sports on an ice planet.International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach urged the 1,802 athletes from 78 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) that will be competing in these Games to savor their Olympic experience. He remarked, "Dear young athletes, this is your moment." "At the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018, you are following in the footsteps of sporting icons who made Olympic history."IOC President Bach extends an invitation to young athletes to relish their YOG experience in Gangwon 2024, saying, "This is your moment. " The Winter Youth Olympic Games (YOG) Gangwon 2024 kicked off in style today with an outstanding Opening Ceremony that included a variety of K-pop artists and cultural entertainers.The Winter Youth Olympic Games (YOG) Gangwon 2024 kicked off in style today with an outstanding Opening Ceremony that included a variety of K-pop artists and cultural entertainers. Athletes and other YOG stakeholders were present at the sold-out Gangneung Oval, which seated 4,500 spectators, and the fully reserved PyeongChang Dome, which accommodated 4,300 people.The ceremony's theme was "The Universe," which echoed the Gangwon 2024 motto of "Grow Together, Shine Forever." Moved performances narrated the tale of Woori, a young heroine who aspires to be the brightest star in her own universe and enjoy winter sports on an ice planet.President Bach also praised the Republic of Korea for its hospitality, emphasizing once more the connections between PyeongChang 2018 and Gangwon 2024. Let's all give thanks to our fantastic Korean hosts. "I express my gratitude to Korea for providing this new wave of young athletes with the opportunity to pursue their Olympic dreams," he added. "This truly is an Olympic legacy. ""Dear volunteers, this is also your time to shine," he said. Korea, thank you! We all will embody the Olympic motto—Faster, Higher, Stronger—Together—as competitors, IOC members, volunteers, members of the organizing committee, officials, and spectators. "It is now with great honor that I extend an invitation to His Excellency Yoon Suk-yeol, the President of the Republic of Korea, to officially open these Winter Youth Olympic Games, Gangwon 2024."Building on PyeongChang 2018's Olympic Winter Games legacy are the Winter Youth Olympic Games. At these YOG, seven of the nine competition locations were also in use six years prior.
Through to the Malaysia Open final, Satwik-Chirag
The BWF Malaysia Open 2024 men's doubles semi-finals saw India's top duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty defeat South Korea's Kang Min-hyuk and Seo Seung-jae in the morning session. The Indian men's football team lost its opening game of the AFC Asian Cup 2023 against Australia later in the evening. The national women's hockey team then played the United States in their first-ever FIH Olympic Qualifiers game in Ranchi, which they lost 1-0. With only a few days until the start of the Africa Cup of Nations, the U-19 Cricket World Cup, and other major events, the build-up to January and the remaining high-profile events of the year will continue.With the Premier League, the Spanish Super Cup, The Best FIFA Football Awards, and other European leagues, there will be a ton of football activity over the next four days! The match between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, which is scheduled for Monday at 12:30 am IST in the Saudi Arabian Super Cup, is the most important of all. A day later, Lionel Messi will compete for the 2023 FIFA Men's Football Award Best FIFA Men's Football Award against Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe.Troy Johnson and Nick Kelly's outstanding collaboration in the Dream11 Super Smash quickly became the buzz of the cricket community; some even dubbed it the greatest catch ever made in the history of the game. Together, the two got rid of Will Young from the field. Johnson did acrobatics to receive the ball at the boundary and sent it back to Kelly, who was watching him carefully. In Ranchi, the Indian women's hockey team lost to the US team in the opening game of the FIH Olympic Qualifiers. Abigail Tanner's goal in the 16th minute helped the 24th-ranked USA defeat the sixth-ranked India 1-0. To compete at the Paris Olympics later this year, India must first advance out of its group and then place among the top three in the competition.In a fiercely contested match in West London, Chelsea defeated rivals Fulham, giving Mauricio Pochettino enough to celebrate. Cole Palmer gave Chelsea a goal just before halftime, turning his fifth penalty of the year into his ninth goal. They then managed to win their fourth straight game at home despite hitting the crossbar twice in the second half and fending off a late Fulham assault.India fought hard the entire game, but two goals in the second half was enough to lead Australia to the three points. In the second half, Australia dominated India in terms of ball share and usage thanks to goals from Jackson Irvine and Jordan Bos, the substitute.Despite Australia had 12 corners in the first half, the score was 0-0 at that point. When Sunil Chhetri's header was misdirected and went left of the goalpost, he had an opportunity. Boyle had the finest opportunity for Australia, but he fired his shot over the bar. Although Australia dominated, India's defense was equally excellent.
For their Test series against India, the English cricket team arrives in Hyderabad.
NEW DELHI: The highly awaited five-match Test series between England and India began on Sunday night as the cricket team from England landed at Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport.England's team for the forthcoming Test series against India arrived in Hyderabad on January 21 as both teams prepared for the first Test, which would take place at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on January 25.India vs. England Test Series: On January 21, England's team arrived in Hyderabad in preparation for the forthcoming Test series against India, which will begin with the first Test on January 25 at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.In anticipation of their five-match Test series against India, the England cricket team arrived at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad on Sunday evening. The fifth and final Test of the long-format series between India and England will take place in Dharamshala on March 11 after it begins in Hyderabad on January 25. This will be England's first Test series after the ODI World Cup in 2023. In June 2023, England and Australia squared off in their final Test match, with a 2-2 series draw.England batsman Dan Lawrence was called up to replace young batsman Harry Brook, who withdrew from the five-Test India series, just before the team left for India. Ben Stokes will captain a revamped England Test side for the next series.Last month, the England Lions team trained in the United Arab Emirates, including debutants Tom Hartley and Shoaib Bashir. Vice-captain Ollie Pope and Jack Leach joined them in the United Arab Emirates to intensify their preparations as they returned to Test duty after injuries.It is noteworthy that Chris Woakes, Liam Dawson, and Will Jacks are not present. Uncapped Gus Atkinson will be promoted from the limited-overs team to spearhead the pace attack in India, where James Anderson will be the captain. Ollie Robinson and Mark Wood are the team's additional pacers. Ben Foakes, the wicketkeeper, was called up in the meanwhile after being dropped out of the Ashes team earlier this year. The other wicketkeeper for the team is Jonny Bairstow. Leach and Ollie Pope are also back from their injuries.Ben Stokes (captain), James Anderson, Rehan Ahmed, Gus Atkinson, Jonny Bairstow, Shoib Bashir, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ben Foakes (wk), Dan Lawrence, Tom Hartley, Jack Leach, Ollie Pope, Ollie Robinson, Joe Root, and Mark Wood are the members of the England Test team for the India series. In anticipation of the five-match Test series against India, the England cricket team arrived in Hyderabad on Sunday, January 21 ahead of the first Test, following a nearly month-long camp in Abu Dhabi. With two victories and a draw in the Ashes series against Australia, England, captained by Ben Stokes, had a poor start to the new World Test Championship cycle. They were further hindered by a 19-point defeat because of slo over-rate. The England 'Bazball' style will likely face its greatest test in the India series, but coach Brendon McCullum indicated that they are looking forward to it.The video of the team arriving in Hyderabad to much excitement was posted on England Cricket's official social media accounts. People were lining the streets to catch a glimpse of their idols.
With personal reasons, Virat Kohli has withdrawn from the first two Test matches.
With personal reasons, Virat Kohli has withdrawn from the first two Test matches. Citing personal concerns, Mr. Virat Kohli has asked the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to be removed from the first two Test matches in the forthcoming IDFC First Bank Test series against England.While representing his nation has always been his main priority, Virat has made it clear in coThe BCCI respects his decision, and the team management and the Board have offered their support to the star batter. They also have faith in the ability of the remaining players to step up and perform admirably during the Test series.The BCCI is requesting that during this time, the public and media respect Virat Kohli's privacy and abstain from making assumptions about the nature of his personal motivations. Supporting the Indian cricket team as they take on the forthcoming obstacles in the Test series should continue to be the main priority. A successor will shortly be announced by the Men's Selection Committee.anagement, and the selectors that some personal problems require his presence and entire attention. For the first two Test matches against England, India's star batsman Virat Kohli withdrew from the team, citing personal concerns. Before answering, according to the Indian Cricket Board (BCCI), Kohli had a conversation with the team's management, which included captain Rohit Sharma.Kohli spoke with the team management, including captain Rohit Sharma, prior to answering the phone, according to the Indian cricket board (BCCI).The BCCI declared on Monday that former India skipper Virat Kohli has pulled his name from the team for the opening two Test matches against England. Although representing his country has always been his main priority, the board said that Virat has spoken to Captain Rohit Sharma, the team management, and the selectors and emphasized that some personal problems require his presence and entire attention. READ ALSO: Indian cricket in 2024: A potential guard change "We are confident in the abilities of the remaining squad members to step up and deliver commendable performances in the Test series," the statement continued. "The BCCI respects his decision. The board and team management have extended their support to the star batter."Harry Brook, a batter from Yorkshire, has also returned home from England's tour of India due to personal matters. Dan Lawrence of Surrey has been selected to take his position, though Brook may make a comeback at a later point in the five-game series. India won the series 3-1 in 2021 when it last hosted England.
Indias five star players for the 2024 ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup
January 19, 2024, marks the start of the ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup in South Africa. Things took a bad turn for the Emerald Isle when its elected government illegally interfered with their plans to hold the event in Sri Lanka. As a result, the International Cricket Council gave Cricket South Africa the hosting rights. The 15th edition of the U-19 World Cup will feature sixteen teams, each separated into groups of four teams.Five-time and reigning champions India's campaign will kick off on Saturday, January 20, when they take on Bangladesh. It is widely expected that the two other teams in the group, Ireland, India, and the United States, will comfortably advance to the Super Six stage. The Indian squad is, as usual, a serious contender to win. They will, however, be up against fierce opposition from Australia, who has won three U-19 titles and looks to be a formidable team.The Indian team of fifteen players for the U-19 Cricket World Cup is shown here. Arshin Kulkarni (MCA), Adarsh Singh (UPCA), Priyanshu Moliya (BCA), Musheer Khan (MCA), Aravelly Avanish Rao (HCA), Saumy Kumar Pandey (MPCA), Murugan Abhishek (HCA), Innesh Mahajan (HPCA), Dhanush Gowda (KSCA), Aradhya Shukla (PCA), Raj Limbani (BCA), and Naman Tiwari (UPCA).With the talented Uday Saharan at the helm, India has selected a well-rounded team for the World Cup. There are two all-rounders, six specialist bowlers, and seven specialist batsmen on the team. Here are a few players from the team to keep an eye on.1. Arshin Kulkarni There appears to be a star in the making for Team India, which could mean the end of their search for a reliable pace-bowling all-round player soon. Arshin attracted attention in the first Maharashtra Premier League (MPL) by hitting the most sixes in the competition even though he only participated in three games. In the ACC U-19 Asia Cup, he amassed 138 runs at bat and claimed 4 wickets with the ball, showcasing his all-around ability. Arshin, who is a medium-fast bowler and opener, looks up to Jacques Kallis, who is maybe the best all-around player to have played in the contemporary era of cricket. Arshin has secured an IPL deal with the Lucknow Super Giants despite his young age.2. Saharan Uday Uday, a middle-order batsman from Punjab who has experience playing cricket, has been named the U-19 team's captain for this World Cup. Against Pakistan, the team's bitter opponent, Uday hit a resolute half-century at the U-19 Asia Cup, which was recently hosted in the United Arab Emirates. His leadership was particularly noteworthy. The skipper of the India U-19 cricket team has a track record of graduating with honors and making apologies at the senior level throughout the years. One such example is Virat Kohli, who in 2008 guided India to the U-19 title and has left an enduring impact. It is hoped that Uday will take a similar path and win the U-19 World Cup, representing India with pride.3. Avanish Rao Aravelly Avanish is anticipated to be India's first-choice wicket-keeper batter in the World Cup, having already made his List A debut. In the U-19 Quadrangular Series, the daring left-hander grabbed the show by hitting a "daddy hundred" when his team was struggling. Avanish hit a massive 148 and scored 274 runs in just 6 innings at the home U-19 tournament. India would want to increase the scoring pace by relying on his stroke play since his uncompromising style of batting allows him to deliver a powerful blow in the second part of an innings. Avanish was selected by the Chennai Super Kings at the IPL auction, giving him a fantastic chance to improve under MS Dhoni's tutelage.4. Dhanush Gowda Dhanush, the U-19 Challengers Trophy's top wicket-taker, took nine wickets at a disciplined economy of 4.42 runs per over. In the Quadrangular series, the right-arm medium-fast bowler turned heads as well as he amassed a five-for against Bangladesh in Vijayawada. He is expected to bring his A game at the World Cup and be able to score runs early in the innings with the new ball. He is said to have a variety of talents in his arsenal.5. Pandey Saumy Kumar In the recently finished tri-nation series in South Africa, left-arm orthodox Saumy claimed six wickets against the Afghanistan U-19, setting up the Indian spin department to dominate the U-19 World Cup. Prior to this, he was the most successful bowler after an outstanding performance in the home Quadrangular series, taking 13 wickets at an average of 23.15. As this U-19 team's vice-captain, India will be looking to Saumy to wreak havoc with his cunning throughout the middle overs as the game drags on at a slow pace.Former India international Hrishikesh Kanitkar, the U-19 setup's head coach, is upbeat about his team's prospects in the World Cup. The India U-19 team has had the most experience possible before this competition, which ought to help them work well together as a team. Now that they are representing their country in international sports, it is up to these young guns to give it their all on the field.
