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Meet Devajit Saikia, former cricketer who replaces Jay Shah as BCCI secretary
BCCI Secretary: Devajit Saikia, a former Assam cricketer and lawyer, has been appointed as the new secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), succeeding Jay Shah. Saikia, who brings a diverse background in cricket, law, and administration, will immediately address India's recent performance against Australia alongside BCCI president Roger Binny.
Jemimah Rodrigues' maiden ton, Smriti Mandhana's half-century propels India their to highest ever ODI score against Ireland
Jemimah Rodrigues scored her maiden ODI century with 102 runs off 91 balls, leading India to its highest ODI score of 370/5 against Ireland in Rajkot. Notable performances from Smriti Mandhana (53), Pratika Rawal (67), and Harleen Deol (89) helped set a formidable total. India aims to seal the series after a six-wicket win in the first match.
Rohit Sharma to stay India's captain till ICC Champions Trophy, Bumrah being discussed as next skipper
Star batter Rohit Sharma will continue as India's captain till the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, despite recent disappointing performances. Discussions are ongoing about Jasprit Bumrah as his successor. The tournament, beginning on February 19, will be hosted by Pakistan and UAE, with significant India-Pakistan and other key matches scheduled.
Ind W vs Ire W live streaming: Here's when and where to watch India vs Ireland 2nd ODI
India women vs Ireland women: India will play against Ireland in the second ODI on Sunday at Rajkot. India won the first match with a comprehensive victory. Stand-in captain Smriti Mandhana and youngsters Pratika Rawal and Tejal Hasabnis performed well. Regular captain Harmanpreet Kaur is resting. The match will start at 11:00 am and will be telecast on Sports18 network and streamed on Disney+Hotstar.
Novak Djokovic reveals 'energetic disc' as new secret weapon
Novak Djokovic has introduced a green 'energetic disc' as his new secret weapon for maintaining health. The disc, created by a Serbian engineer, produces an electromagnetic field to aid metabolic functions and reduce inflammation. Djokovic believes in the disc's benefits and carries it everywhere, attributing it to helping him in tournaments like the Australian Open.
No knee-jerk decisions in BCCI's review meet to discuss Australia debacle
BCCI reviewed India's poor performance in Australia with Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir. Despite criticism, no immediate changes were made. The focus is on future tournaments, including the Champions Trophy. Players are expected to be available for all matches unless medically excused. Senior players' performances in the coming months will be crucial for their future.
The Champions Trophy jigsaw puzzle: A breakdown of the options India could consider in the weeks leading up to the CT25
India is set for the Champions Trophy, starting with an ODI series against England. Key players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Jasprit Bumrah face scrutiny, while selectors finalize the squad. India may field three spinners, and pacers' fitness checks at the NCA are crucial. The tournament offers a chance to improve after recent test losses.
Australian Open 2025: Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic lead the men's field
Top contenders at the Australian Open include Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, Taylor Fritz, Daniil Medvedev, Novak Djokovic, and Alex de Minaur. Key highlights include Sinner's Grand Slam wins, Alcaraz's unique accomplishments, Djokovic aiming for a 25th major, and De Minaur's quest to make history for Australia.
Neeraj Chopra to bring Javelin's biggest names to India in star-studded competition
Neeraj Chopra is set to bring a Continental Tour Javelin-Only competition to India with support from World Athletics and the Athletics Federation of India. The event will take place in May and include top javelin throwers from around the world. The aim is to make it an annual event and expand over time.
India T20I squad for England series 2025: Mohammed Shami returns to SKY & Co; Rishabh Pant misses out
India T20I Squad, Players List for England Series 2025: BCCI announced India's 15-member squad for the upcoming T20I series against England, starting January 22 in Kolkata. Suryakumar Yadav is named captain and Axar Patel as his deputy. Veteran seamer Mohammed Shami returns after a 14-month absence. New talents Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, and Rinku Singh are included. Wicketkeepers Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel are part of the team.
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Satwik-Chirag lose Malaysia Open semifinals
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty lost to Korea's Kim Won Ho and Seo Seung Jae in the semifinals of the Malaysia Super 1000 badminton tournament. They struggled in the first game and showed better control in the second, but couldn't maintain momentum. They will next compete at the India Open Super 750, starting January 14.
Bhutia urges 'sports first' shift in Indian education to create world champions
Former Indian football team captain Bhaichung Bhutia advocates for a sports-oriented curriculum to nurture future world champions in India, emphasizing the collaboration between education and sports ministries to revamp current policies. He praises the government's efforts in promoting sports through initiatives like the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue and National Youth Festival.
Devajit Saikia, Prabhtej Bhatia to be officially named as BCCI secretary and treasurer
Devajit Saikia and Prabhtej Singh Bhatia will be officially elected as BCCI secretary and treasurer, respectively, during the Special General Meeting on Sunday. Saikia has been serving as interim secretary since Jay Shah's ICC chairmanship, and Bhatia is set to replace Ashish Shelar as treasurer.
Champions Trophy 2025: BCCI likely to delay the announcement of India's squad
The BCCI may delay announcing India's provisional Champions Trophy squad, initially expected by January 12, citing commitments in Australia. The ICC had requested squads five weeks before the tournament but India seeks an extension. Ahead of the event, India will play England in T20Is and ODIs.
Imagine if Messi coached Ronaldo: Djokovic and Murray team up at the Australian Open
Novak Djokovic has hired Andy Murray as his coach for the Australian Open 2024. Djokovic and Murray, longtime rivals, are now working together. Djokovic sought someone who understands the pressures of winning, and Murray fits the criteria. It is unclear if their coaching partnership will continue beyond the tournament.
Tennis: Swiatek considered revealing her doping case while awaiting outcome
Iga Swiatek decided against publicly revealing her positive doping test as she waited for authorities to resolve the case. Her absences from tournaments were attributed to personal matters and fatigue. Swiatek successfully appealed her provisional ban and resumed playing after the International Tennis Integrity Agency concluded the positive test was due to contamination of her sleep medication.
