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Allan Border Points The Indian Player He Is Worried About And Its Not Kohli Or Bumrah

December 6, 2024, 3:04 pm

India started their Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024 with a full throttle win as they defeated Australia by 295 runs in the first Test. The game saw the glitter of Jasprit Bumrah and Virat Kohli. Bumrah had been declared the Player of the Match, with eight wickets, while claiming five wickets in the initial innings. Kohli for the first time in such long time proved himself for which he was signed into his team, as the play provided a strong base to lead the team towards the success with his 30th Test century.

Allan Border praises Rishabh Pant.

As the series enters its second Test, former Australia captain Allan Border said which player he feared the most was Rishabh Pant talking to Cricblog.net about why he fears that the Batman can alter the game in lower down the order.

Looking at the way Rishabh Pant performed in Australia, Border was on his head saying, “Well, (Rishabh) Pant is one player that worries me…Because we have seen a bit of it like at the SCG in the last series. I mean, he can just take the game away from you. Batting at 7, he bats so quickly and scores his runs so quickly all past the ground.”

Border also expressed admiration for Pant’s wicketkeeping skills and was pleased to see him back on the field after recovering from a severe car accident in December 2022. “It’s just good to see him back playing, after his accident. So he’s one player I’ll be looking (forward to),” Border added.

Bumrah: Serious Bowler

Allan Border believes that India’s performance will also depend on the performance of Jasprit Bumrah. A “serious bowler” Bumrah has been, says Border: “He’s done well against Australia and in Australia in the past so if he’s in the lineup and is bowling well, I think you know then India have that psychological thing over a few of the Australian batsmen because he is a serious bowler.”

Border felt Bumrah’s performance could win the series’s balance in terms of confidence. “But if he doesn’t play well then the confidence obviously swings the other way. I think he’s the key,” Border stated. India would head into the second Test, and both Pant and Bumrah would surely play important roles in maintaining the momentum and testing the Australians.

Manu Bhaker Makes History As 1st Indian Female Shooter In 20 Years To Reach Olympic Final

July 27, 2024, 9:53 pm

Sport can be brutal at times, and Manu Bhaker has experienced that on the biggest stage. Three years after the heartbreak at the Tokyo Olympics, she produced a supremely confident performance to redeem herself and enter the women’s 10m air pistol final at the Paris Olympics on Saturday.

She became the first Indian female shooter to reach an Olympic final in an individual event in the last 20 years. The last time this happened was in 2004 when Suma Shirur reached the final of the 10m Air Rifle event in Athens.

Fantastic effort from @realmanubhaker as she finished 3rd in the Qualification round in the 10m Air Pistol Women’s event. She will feature in the medal match tomorrow at 3.30 pm IST.#JeetKiAur #Cheer4Bharat pic.twitter.com/GWxXMPzVXI

— Team India (@WeAreTeamIndia) July 27, 2024

Additionally, Bhaker became the first Indian woman to qualify for the 10m Air Pistol Women’s final round at any Olympics.

Bhaker, who was in control for the major part of the one-hour and 15-minute session, will need to maintain the same composure in the all-important final at the National Shooting Centre on Sunday. India has not won an Olympic medal in shooting since 2012, and Bhaker is well placed to end that lean run.

A pistol malfunction during the qualifications at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 had reduced Bhaker to tears, but on Saturday, she put up a performance expected of an athlete who has won many medals on the international stage.

Standing at a distance, Bhaker’s personal coach Jaspal Rana could not stop his tears before saying that the job was only half done. “What happened today doesn’t matter anymore. Tomorrow is when it counts. We start afresh,” he told PTI, also pointing out the heat factor in the range with the air conditioning not being very effective.

“She needed to take time and drink a lot of water as it was hot,” he added.

While it was a moment to remember for Bhaker and Rana, 2016 Olympic champion Anna Korakaki, lined up next to the Indian shooter, struggled with fever before retiring midway into the session.

Bhaker shot as many as 27 inner 10s, the most in the field of 44. She took her time early on in the session, and seven 10s and three 9s in the opening series indicated that the Indian was at the top of her game.

Bhaker scored 97 in both the first and second series and remained in fourth place as Sangwan slipped to 26th after a poor outing.

The Haryana shooter got an 8 in the fifth series, her first bad shot in an otherwise excellent qualification, but she still remained in the mix and eventually made the final.

Barring Bhaker’s brilliant show, it was a forgettable opening day for the Indian shooters who could not reach the final of the men’s 10m air pistol and 10m air rifle mixed team events.

Watch: Ravi Shastri Welcomes Paris Olympics In His Signature Style

July 25, 2024, 11:16 am

When it comes to the Olympics, both current and former athletes share the same level of excitement.

Another edition of the Summer Olympics is almost here, officially opening on July 26 in Paris, where 117 Indian athletes will be competing for that elusive medal, especially gold. Sharing in the excitement and nervousness of athletes and fans worldwide is none other than World Cup winner and former coach of the Indian men’s cricket team, Ravi Shastri.

“In less than 36 hours, the greatest show on earth is just about to begin. All eyes will be on Paris and the curtains will go up at Olympics 2024, where you will have hundreds of athletes from all around the globe competing for that exclusive medal,” Shastri said in a video he posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday. “It is one medal, the gold medal, that tops the list for all sportspersons, irrespective of which sport they play.”

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The biggest show in sports about to take off in Paris @Stake pic.twitter.com/zfzF01M8Sf

— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) July 25, 2024

India will start their campaign with archery, in the ranking rounds set to be played on Thursday, a day before the Games officially commence with the Opening Ceremony at the scenic Seine River in the heart of Paris.

“Go and ask a tennis player, go and ask a basketball player. They might be making millions around the globe in various leagues, but when it comes to the Olympic Games, those are the medals they are chasing,” Shastri further stated in the video.

“Can’t wait to be there! It’s going to light up Paris in less than 36 hours. But let me assure you, the stake will just get bigger and higher. Go for it!” he concluded.

Indian Cricket Fraternity Showers Birthday Wishes On Skipper Rohit Sharma

April 30, 2024, 1:18 pm

On Wednesday, the Indian cricket fraternity extended birthday wishes to Rohit Sharma, the versatile captain of the team, as he turned 37, on various social media platforms.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) extended their good wishes to the ‘Hitman’ on X, a social media platform formerly known as Twitter.

“472 intl. matches, 18,820 intl. runs, 48 intl. hundreds Only cricketer to score Three ODI double hundreds Wishing a very Happy Birthday to #TeamIndia Captain Rohit Sharma! @ImRo45,” BCCI tweeted.

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1️⃣8⃣,8⃣2⃣0⃣ intl. runs
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Only cricketer to score Three ODI double hundreds ??

Wishing a very Happy Birthday to #TeamIndia Captain Rohit Sharma! ?@ImRo45 pic.twitter.com/fZD7uwcG3C

— BCCI (@BCCI) April 30, 2024

In addition, Jay Shah, the honorary secretary of the BCCI, conveyed his greetings to the “unstoppable powerhouse of Indian cricket”.
“Sending birthday wishes to the unstoppable force of Indian cricket, our captain, @ImRo45! Your leadership, skill, and unyielding spirit are the heartbeat of our team. Here’s to another year of smashing boundaries and making history! Keep shining, Hitman!,” tweeted Shah.

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Sending birthday wishes to the unstoppable force of Indian cricket, our captain, @ImRo45! Your leadership, skill, and unyielding spirit are the heartbeat of our team. Here’s to another year of smashing boundaries and making history! Keep shining, Hitman! ?? pic.twitter.com/INdGkzZweX

— Jay Shah (@JayShah) April 30, 2024

The Mumbai Indians (MI), who have clinched five Indian Premier League (IPL) titles under Rohit’s leadership, also extended their wishes for a “Hitman Day” to Rohit and his fans.

“IT’S HITMAN DAY Happy birthday to the one and only Mr. 45, Rohit Sharma. #MumbaiMeriJaan #MumbaiIndians | @ImRo45,” MI tweeted.

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Happy birthday to the one and only Mr. 4️⃣5️⃣, Rohit Sharma. ??#MumbaiMeriJaan #MumbaiIndians | @ImRo45 pic.twitter.com/dZ693GSikh

— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) April 29, 2024

Former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir, who was part of the victorious 2007 T20 World Cup and the 2011 Cricket World Cup squads, penned a message, “A very happy birthday @ImRo45. Wishing you health and happiness! Stay blessed!”

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A very happy birthday @ImRo45. Wishing you health and happiness! Stay blessed! pic.twitter.com/dCqsPLcTlY

— Gautam Gambhir (Modi Ka Parivar) (@GautamGambhir) April 30, 2024

Yuvraj Singh, the Indian all-rounder, and World Cup winner, also extended birthday wishes to his “brothaman” Rohit.
“Happy birthday brothaman! May happiness and success flow as effortlessly as the big hits from your bat! Loads of love @ImRo45 #HappyBirthdayRohit #RohitSharma,” Yuvraj tweeted.

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Happy birthday brothaman! May happiness and success flow as effortlessly as the big hits from your bat! Loads of love ❤️? @ImRo45 #HappyBirthdayRohit #RohitSharma? pic.twitter.com/wSQjjuLGdb

— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) April 30, 2024

Furthermore, a renowned domestic cricketer from Mumbai and former Indian opening batsman crafted a witty tweet to extend birthday greetings to Rohit, he wrote, “His batting has such a ‘pull’ and so does his personality, no wonder people are easily pulled towards him. Happy birthday, @ImRo45, have a great one #HappyBirthdayRohitSharma.”

Happy Birthday Rohit Sharma: Hitman Turns 37, Celebrating Rohit Sharma’s Glittering Career

April 30, 2024, 12:44 pm

Today celebrates Rohit Sharma’s 37th birthday in the cricketing realm. Renowned for his astute captaincy and prolific batting prowess, Rohit epitomizes class, resilience, and leadership. Widely regarded as one of the finest talents of his era, Rohit truly shines in limited-overs cricket. His unmatched calmness under pressure and remarkable finesse in stroke-making, characterized by elegance and precision, set him apart. Whether he’s leading the charge or wielding the bat, he consistently mesmerizes the audience.

Rohit Sharma’s signature move is the aggressive pull shot, often unleashed during powerplay situations. Yet, his true prowess lies in his adaptability. In Test cricket, he seamlessly transitions into a meticulous accumulator, showcasing his versatility as a top-tier player across all formats. As Rohit nears his birthday, let’s delve deeper into his remarkable journey.

Rohit Sharma’s illustrious journey began with his international debut in 2007. That very year, he left a lasting impact at the ICC T20 World Cup. His entry onto the grand stage was marked by an unbeaten thirty runs from just sixteen balls in the final against fierce rivals Pakistan, following his earlier fifty against South Africa. This emerging talent, with his charming visage, displayed immense promise from the outs.

For the following six years, Rohit primarily occupied the middle-order position. However, the ICC Champions Trophy in 2013 marked a pivotal moment in his career trajectory. Teaming up with Shikhar Dhawan at the opening slot, he amassed 177 runs with an average of 35.40 throughout India’s triumphant journey, punctuated by two crucial half-centuries. This shift in role added a fresh dimension to his batting prowess.

Rohit Sharma’s true potential was unlocked when he shifted to the opening position. He has amassed an impressive total of 10,709 runs in 262 ODIs at an outstanding average of 49.12. His monumental innings of 264 against Sri Lanka stands as the highest individual score in the history of One-Day Internationals. With 31 centuries and 55 half-centuries to his name, he has solidified his position as one of the finest batsmen in the game. Despite being the sixth-highest run-scorer among Indian cricketers and ranking 15th overall in ODIs, he trails behind legends such as Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar.

Outside the realm of limited overs cricket, Rohit Sharma demonstrates his brilliance. In Test matches, he has established himself as a dependable opener despite facing initial challenges, accumulating 4137 runs across 59 matches at an impressive average of 45.46. His contributions have been instrumental in India’s success in the longer format, highlighting his exceptional temperament and technique.

In the realm of T20 leagues, Rohit Sharma has showcased remarkable leadership skills. He holds the record for the most IPL wins with six titles to his name. Leading the Mumbai Indians to an impressive five victories and securing one with the now-defunct Deccan Chargers, he has displayed consistent excellence across formats. Currently standing as the fourth-highest run-scorer in IPL history with 6522 runs, his ability to single-handedly dismantle bowling attacks has earned him the affectionate moniker “Hitman” from fans.

Rohit once again exhibited his prowess at the 2023 ODI World Cup, delivering a stellar performance. With an impressive tally of 597 runs, he finished as the second-highest run-scorer, showcasing his dominance on the global stage. Despite relinquishing the captaincy, he continues to don the leadership role at MI, inspiring his teammates with his skill and wealth of experience. Currently, Rohit is actively participating in the IPL 2024 for the Mumbai Indians.

Rohit’s cricket journey stretches far ahead as he celebrates another year of life. His legacy as an outstanding batsman and inspirational leader is firmly established. Renowned for his adaptability, dominance, and leadership qualities, he has earned legendary status in the game. The anticipation is high for Rohit’s next phase, which promises to be adorned with further records, moments of brilliance, and, notably, more trophies. The upcoming T20 World Cup marks the initial chapter in this exciting journey, with Rohit poised to lead India in his third ICC tournament, aiming to break the 11-year curse.

Race for number one ODI ranking heats up ahead of World Cup

September 18, 2023, 6:22 pm

The race to be the top-ranked ODI side at the commencement of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup heats up in the coming days, as the Asia Cup concludes and India and Australia, two of the top three teams, participate in a bilateral series beginning September 22.

Despite their early elimination and India’s dominant victory against Sri Lanka in the final, Pakistan remained No. 1 at the conclusion of the Asia Cup 2023. With their series loss to South Africa, Australia, too, missed out on the top spot.

The Australians led the series 2-0 before the hosts staged an incredible comeback and won three straight games to win the series on Sunday. India’s prospects of reaching the top of the rankings were hampered by a loss to Bangladesh previous to the final, and even a record-breaking victory against Sri Lanka in just over six overs did not catapult them to the top.

Let’s take a look at the games that each team will play before the World Cup kicks off on October 5.

Australia: Current ranking:3, Current rating points: 113
India: Current ranking: 2, Current rating points: 115 (114.659)
Pakistan: Current ranking: 1, Current rating: 115 (114.889)

FLY ASIA 2023 to be Held in Busan, Here’s all you need to know

August 17, 2023, 7:16 pm

The city of Busan (Mayor PARK Hyung Joon), Busan Technopark, and the FLY ASIA 2023 Committee have announced that the Asian startup expo ‘FLY ASIA 2023’ will take place from October 5-8 at the Busan BEXCO Exhibition Center 2.

FLY ASIA, which debuted last year, is an event that aims to attract funding and support for talented Asian businesses looking to expand internationally, as well as exchanges between domestic and international startup ecosystems.

This year, with the slogan “Connect Asia, Fly to the World,” the theme is “From Cities to Startups,” which reflects the determination that every city’s problems can be solved by startups.

The event will include a variety of programs such as opening and closing ceremonies, LP Summit and VC Forum, Open Innovation with large corporations, Scaleup Showcase, an IR pitching event, FLY ASIA Awards (a startup competition), conferences with keynote speeches and sessions on major trends in the startup ecosystem, and 1:1 meetups.

For the application, click on the AWARDS tab on the top of the FLY ASIA 2023 official website.

Only participants can apply for one of the three categories: Fly Awards, Busan Initiative Awards, and CINE Fly Awards. This year’s CINE Fly Awards are a new category relating to the film and video content industries.

During the event, 50 startups will be chosen for the final round. Ten finalists will win a total of $180,000 in cash prizes and will be paired with local and international investors to help them expand further.

Shubman Gill should have been Player of the Match: Aakash Chopra

April 14, 2023, 1:15 pm

After successfully chasing down the 154-run goal, the defending champion Gujarat Titans defeated Punjab Kings by 6 wickets to earn their third victory of the 2023 IPL.
Matt Short’s 36 runs (24b, 6×4, 1×6) and cameo appearances by Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Jitesh Sharma, Sam Curran, and Shahrukh Khan helped the Kings win the toss and elect to bat first. Mohit Sharma of Gujarat, who participated in his first game since 2020 and had a stellar bowling performance with a spell of 2/18, was named Player of the Match. Shubman Gill, a 23-year-old who continues to amaze, smashed 67 runs (49b, 7×4, 1×6), making the Titans’ run-chase a breeze.

Shubman Gill’s 67 runs helped Gujarat seal the win, even though he was bowled out in the final over by Sam Curran. Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra was thoroughly entertained by Gill’s creative shotmaking, “You’ll see pure cricket shots from him. The pitch was nice, no doubt about that. You’re not chasing a large total, that’s also true. Whenever you see him, you think being strong technically will also help you in T20 cricket. It liberates you. It doesn’t box you in, instead, it gives you freedom. You can succeed by playing perfect cricket, we’ve seen this from Virat Kohli and now we’re seeing him do it too.”

Mohit Sharma was declared the Player of the Match for just conceding 18 runs in four overs while picking up two wickets. Former India Test captain Anil Kumble praised Sharma for his efforts on JioCinema, “He was prepared. He has enough variations to manage within four overs and he was excellent. After the last game, where they had to find an experienced bowler to bowl at the death, they realized it was Mohit Sharma. It’s wonderful to see him pick up Man of the Match.”

India and Kyrgyz Republic to battle it out for the trophy of Tri-Nation Tournament

March 28, 2023, 4:30 pm

In the third and last game of the Tri-Nation International Football Tournament, hosts India and Kyrgyz Republic will battle it out for the trophy at the Khuman Lampak Stadium in Imphal on Tuesday. Two decades in Indian football and 84 goals for the Blue Tigers Yet this is the first time that Blue Tigers legend Sunil Chhetri is playing a competitive match in Manipur, and his hunger to score for India is as high as it has ever been.

The mercurial striker, after joining the National Camp just a day after the ISL final, was on song for India in the first Tri-Nation International Football Tournament match against Myanmar at the Khuman Lampak Stadium last week. Despite several efforts, a disallowed goal that left many questioning the off-side call on the India captain was all he had to show for it.

“My hunger to score is the same as it has always been, and it will be the same against the Kyrgyz Republic. Off-sides and penalty decisions are a part of the game, and you think about them for a certain amount of time, but then you move on and look forward to the next match. What you’d rather do is minimise mistakes and move on,” said Chhetri to the-aiff.com.

India are currently sitting at the top of the table in the Tri-Nation International Football Tournament after a 1-0 win against Myanmar. They are followed by the Kyrgyz Republic and Myanmar, who played out a 1-1 draw in their second match. However, Chhetri warned against complacency against the opponents on Tuesday.

Preeti, Nitu, Bamboriya advance to next round of Women’s World Boxing Championships

March 18, 2023, 7:38 pm

Defying the odds, Indian pugilist Preeti triumphed over 2022 World Championships silver medalist Lacramioara Perijoc on Saturday in a thrilling encounter, while Nitu Ghanghas and Manju Bamboriya also secured emphatic victories at the IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships being held at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex.

The tenacious Preeti (54kg), who won bronze at the 2022 Asian Championships, registered her second win of the ongoing tournament as she conquered the Romanian Perijoc with a 4-3 win on points after the bout was reviewed. The Haryana-born pugilist’s energetic approach helped her get off to a strong start with her strong punches and quick feet, catching her opponent by surprise in the first round. Following a cautious start, Perijoc made an impressive comeback in the second round to make the bout a closely contested affair.

While both pugilists were going toe-to-toe against each other, it was Preeti’s technical ability and conviction that helped her overpower her opponent and edge her out in the final round to secure the victory. The Indian will now face another silver medalist from last year’s World Championships, Jutamas Jitpong of Thailand, in the Round of 16, according to a press release from the Boxing Federation of India (BFI).

In the 48kg category, the 2022 Commonwealth Games champion Nitu Ghanghas comfortably got the better of Kang Do-Yeon of South Korea. The 22-year-old’s attacking prowess proved too strong for the Korean, who did not get a single opportunity to settle down in the bout since the start.

With Nitu’s relentless attack showing no signs of slowing down, the referee stopped the bout in the first round and handed the Indian her first win of the tournament. She will face Sumaiya Qosimova of Tajikistan in the next round.

After Preeti and Nitu’s triumphs, Manju (66kg) also won her bout against Cara Wharerau of New Zealand with a unanimous decision, ensuring a clean sweep for Indian pugilists on the third day of the tournament. The Indian boxer will now take on the top-seeded Navbakhor Khamidova of Uzbekistan in her next bout.

36th edition of iconic SJOBA to begin on 3 March

March 1, 2023, 1:33 am

The iconic SJOBA rally is back again!

The 36th edition of SJOBA rally 2023, the flagship motorsports event of St. John’s Old Boys Association (SJOBA) – the alumni association of St John’s High School, Chandigarh having over 4,500 registered members, will be held from March 3 to 5, with the ceremonial flag off taking place on 2 March.

This rally is being conducted with the affiliation of Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI) and will attract the professionals and budding rallyists from the Chandigarh capital region, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, Delhi, Rajasthan and other parts of India.

The details of north India’s longest running sports event ‘SJOBA rally 2023’ were shared by the association’s senior office bearers and rally officials at a press meet held at St John’s High School, Sector 26, Chandigarh.

“The SJOBA rally is known for its challenging routes and scenic landscapes. It is set to become even more exciting this year as it spans over two nights and three days for the first time ever. This mega event would kick off on March 2 with the process of scrutiny of the vehicles and ceremonial flag off from St John’s High School, Chandigarh,” said NipunMehan, President, SJOBA.

The scrutiny of participants will be done on Thursday, 2 March from 8 am onwards; while the ceremonial flag off will be done at 4 pm from St John’s High School. The rally will conclude on 5th March at 4:30 pm at St John’s High School, and will be followed by the prize distribution at CGA Golf range, Chandigarh from 7:30 pm onwards

According to Shivam Garg, Secretary, SJOBA, participants – 25 four wheelers and 55 two wheelers – are likely to face five competitive sections on each day, which will challenge the driver’s concentration abilities, physical endurance and driving skills. So far, Seventeen entries have been received in the Time, Speed, Distance version of the rally. For the four wheelers, there will be a night stage.

Shivam revealed that the area covered during 3 exhilarating days of SJOBA Rally are Ropar, Garhshankar, Mansowal and Hoshiarpur. The total prize money for the 2023 version of the rally is around Rs 6 lakh and trophies and there are other awards for the participants and winners.

Nipun added that the ‘Challenge Rally’ (Extreme) would be open to jeeps, cars and bikes and would be spread over a period of three days (3-5 March) with the participants being required to cover approximately 200 kms per day.

“The route will be a challenging and an adventurous one covering ‘axle-breaking’ riverbeds – both dry and wet, fast tarmacs with winding hair pins, unmetalled surfaces and exhilarating hilly terrain in Punjab and Himachal Pradesh. The competitive stretches would be evenly spaced and followed by the transport sections,” added SPS Ghai, Clerk Of Course (COC) SJOBA.

Nagendra Singh, Deputy Clerk of Course SJOBA, highlighted that SJOBA has played an instrumental role in the region for motorsports promotion. The first SJOBA Motorcycle Rally was held in March 1981 and graduated to the SJOBA Open Rally in 1982 where, for the first time, amateurs in the region were exposed to motorsports in a professional way.

Danish Mangat, Competitors’ Relation Officer (CRO) SJOBA, revealed that the idea of motor sport came into being when SJOBA decided to do something for the region. Ideas were thrown about and SJOBA decided that motor sports would be its forte.

Dr Vivek Kapoor, CMO, underlined that the rally has become a nursery for motor sports in North India and many rallyists from this region and different states have honed their skills and proved their mettle in the annual SJOBA Rally.

Talking about safety standards, Navkiran Singh, Chief Safety Officer added there are FIVs (First Intervention Vehicles) and ambulances at each competitive stage with SJOBA marshals. SJOBA Rally 2023’s main supporting sponsorsare Hero, Verka, Punjab Tourism, Servo, Fortis and NewsX.

World Table Tennis Star Contender tournament to be held in Goa

February 16, 2023, 6:22 pm

The highest level of the Table Tennis tournament ever to be played in India, the WTT Star Contender Goa is being hosted by the Government of Goa. The Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) will also be the supporting partner of the tournament. It promises to be a treat of high voltage world-class Table Tennis action at the Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor stadium from 27^th February to 5^th March.

Besides MA Long, who at 34 is one of Chinese Table Tennis’ foremost talents, another upcoming Chinese star Wang Chuqin, who is the current world number three in the men’s rankings, has also received one of the four WTT nominations. The 22-year-old won the WTT Cup Finals last year besides three other titles in a short but impressive career. The other two WTT nominations were picked up by the experience of senior German paddler Patrick Franziska in the men’s draw and Monaco’s Xiaoxin Yang in the women’s draw.

German world number 11 Dang Qiu and Korean world number 18 Jang Woojin picked up the men’s wildcards while Puerto Rican Adriana Diaz and senior Portuguese paddler Fu Yu were handed the wildcards in the women’s singles.

Besides the reigning Chinese Olympic Champions, the field also boasts of current world number one’s Fan Zhendong and Sun Yingsha, as well as such exciting talent as Tomakazu Harimoto and Hina Hayata of Japan and Trul Moregard of Sweden. The Indian challenge will be led by icon Sharath Kamal, besides the likes of Sathiyan Gnansekaran and Manika Batra.

Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports gets a boost of highest ever budget

February 1, 2023, 4:36 pm

India is all set to play in the Asian Games later this year and the Paris Olympics next year. The centre has furthered its efforts in strengthening the sports arena by allocating the highest ever budget of 3397.32 crores under union budget 2023-2024.

Last year, the sports sector received a budget of Rs 3062.60 crore, which means there has been an increase of 334.72 cr.

‘Khelo India — National Programme for Development of Sports’ India’s flagship sports scheme is being allotted Rs 1,045 crore as against the revised budget of Rs 606 crore in 2022.

The National Sports Federations (NSFs) have received an increase from the previous year’s revised budget of Rs 280 crore and will now get Rs 325 crore.

India was faced with a record number of dope violations this year. The government has now pivoted from its earlier policy of allocating the budget for the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA), the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), and the National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) to the Sports Authority of India.

NADA ( 21.73 cr), NDTL (19.50 cr) and India’s contribution to WADA (4 cr)will take place individually and not under the Sports Authority of India.

Harmanpreet’s emotional breakdown on Jhulan Goswami’s farewell game.

September 24, 2022, 6:24 pm

The Indian Women’s Cricket team stepped into the iconic Lord’s stadium for the ODI match against England. While the team aimed to create history by clean sweeping England on their pitch, this match holds its importance beyond this.
The match was special as the Indian pace baller, Jhulan Goswami will bid adieu to the sports after this match. Ahead of the third and final match, Indian captain, Harmanpreet Kaur was seen crying and then Jhulan hugged her.

Jhulan’s cricket career has been spectacular where she played 12 tests, 2014 ODIs and 68 T20s for India. She has the record for the most number of wickets, 353 wickets, in her international career. This is the most by any player in women’s cricket.
“I’d like to thank the BCCI, my friends, my family, my coaches, teammates, and captains,” said the bowling legend to Sky Cricket before the start of the match. “Everyone, thanks for this opportunity, this is a very special moment.”

“When I started my career in 2002, I played my first series against England, and I’m ending against England in my last series. And the most important thing is that we’re 2-0 up in the series which is the most important thing for me at this moment.’
“Every moment [of 20-year career] has had a lot of emotions, a lot of effort put in. But the 2017 World Cup where our team came back and fought [is the highlight]. Nobody gave us a chance initially that we would be playing in a final, but the way we played that tournament was something different I think, and from there women’s cricket in India slowly and gradually picked up.
“And at this moment, we have our path to motivate generations and young girls to take up sport and that they have an option with cricket. I have to [keep emotions in check], I can’t come with all those emotions onto the cricket field, As a ruthless character, I have to come out and play hard cricket and give my best,” she added.

It was an emotional moment for the nation and the teammates. Captain Harmanpreet broke into tears during the farewell match of Jhulan Goswami.

KOHLI WINS T20I SERIES IN ‘SENA’ NATIONS

December 8, 2020, 5:01 am

SYDNEY: Virat Kohli has become the first Indian skipper to win a T20I series in SENA countries—South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia—after all-rounder Hardik Pandya helped the Men in Blue chase down a target of 195 runs on Sunday. Former skipper M.S. Dhoni had led India to wins in Australia and South Africa but wasn’t able to register a series victory in New Zealand and England. The Indian skipper also became the only international captain to clinch a series (more than one match) across all formats in Australia. Former South African skipper Faf du Plessis is the only other captain to achieve the feat across formats on Australian soil but his series win in the shortest format of the game came in a one-off affair in 2018.

CHAHAL AND DHAWAN CREATE T20I RECORD

December 8, 2020, 4:59 am

SYDNEY: Spinner Yuzvendra Chahal became India’s joint-highest wicket-taker in the shortest format of the game after equalling pacer Jasprit Bumrah’s tally on Sunday. Chahal achieved the feat in the second T20I against Australia when he dismissed the dangerous Steve Smith in the 18th over. Bumrah, who has played 50 matches in T20I, has taken 59 wickets at an economy of 6.66 while Chahal has leaked runs at 8.25, having reached the tally in 44 games. Also, opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan has become India’s third-highest run-getter in the shortest format of the game after surpassing both former cricketers Suresh Raina and M.S. Dhoni on Sunday. Dhawan now has 1,641 runs in T20Is and is only behind skipper Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

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KOHLI WINS T20I SERIES IN ‘SENA’ NATIONS

CHAHAL AND DHAWAN CREATE T20I RECORD

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