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SPORTS - November 2014

Nov 2014

Nov 04, 2024

Sumathi Dharmawardena is New ICC Anti-Corruption Unit Chair

The International Cricket Council (ICC) appointed Sri Lankan legal expert Sumathi Dharmawardena as the new independent chair for its Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU). Dharmawardena took over from Sir Ronnie Flanagan, who served in the role for 14 years, and joined with a strong background in sports corruption investigations and legal representation, including roles with Interpol and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).
Dharmawardena has a distinguished career as the Additional Solicitor General at Sri Lanka's Attorney General's Department, representing the government in various sports-related legal matters. His involvement with Interpol and UNODC has further strengthened his expertise in overseeing high-profile investigations and prosecutions under the Prevention of Offences relating to the Sports Act, making him well-equipped to tackle sports corruption.

Ravindra Jadeja Climbs to 5th Spot in India's Test Wicket List

Ravindra Jadeja achieved a significant milestone by becoming the fifth-highest wicket-taker for India in Test cricket. This feat was accomplished on the first day of the third Test match against New Zealand in Mumbai, where Jadeja surpassed Ishant Sharma's wicket tally.
Ishant had previously held this spot with 311 wickets from 188 innings.
Jadeja now stands among India's legendary bowlers, with only the following four players ahead of him: Anil Kumble, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kapil Dev and Harbhajan Singh.
Jadeja's position as the fifth-highest wicket-taker is notable given his role as an all-rounder, proving his value not just with the bat but also as a frontline bowler.
His ability to break partnerships and contain runs has been critical in India's success in Test matches, especially on home soil.

Mia Blichfeldt Wins Women's Hylo Open Badminton 2024

India's Malvika Bansod lost the women's singles final at the Hylo Open 2024 badminton tournament in Saarbrucken, Germany.
Seeded sixth at the BWF Super 300 tournament, Malvika Bansod lost to Denmark's Mia Blichfeldt, the seventh seed, by a 21-10, 21-15 scoreline.
Malvika Bansod had beaten another Danish woman, Julie Dawall Jakobsen, and became only the third Indian woman after Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu to reach the final of a BWF World Tour tournament abroad.

Red Bull's Max Verstappen Wins Brazilian Grand Prix

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen took a major step toward securing his fourth straight F1 title by winning the Brazilian Grand Prix, despite starting 17^th, and increasing his lead over McLaren's Lando Norris with three more races remaining.
Verstappen overcame punishments before the race as well as the wet weather at Interlagos to earn his first victory since June, and his eighth Grand Prix win of the year. He also clocked the fastest lap of the race, which gives him an extra point.

Nov 02, 2024

Pro Kabaddi League Wins 'Best Sports League' at CII Awards

The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) received the prestigious 'Best Sports League of the Year' award at the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Sports Business Awards 2024. The award ceremony, part of the CII Score Card 2024 event, took place in New Delhi.
The CII Sports Business Awards acknowledge innovation and excellence in the sports business sector.
In addition, defending champion Puneri Paltan was honoured with the 'Sports Franchise of the Year' award. The franchise's grassroots initiative, Yuva Paltan, has been instrumental in developing young kabaddi stars like Aslam Inamdar and Mohit Goyat, who have become key players for the team and represented India on the international stage.

Oct 31, 2024

Ballon d'Or 2024 Awards

Spain and Manchester City midfielder Rodri won the 2024 Ballon d'Or award in the male category during the ceremony at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, France.
Rodri who was a leading figure in Manchester City's English Premier League title triumph also played a pivotal role in Spain's European Championship triumph.
Aitana Bonmati won the women's Ballon d'Or after having led Barcelona Femeni to a treble winning season and having won the Women's World Cup with Spain.

Australia's Matthew Wade Retires from International Cricket

Australian wicketkeeper-batter Matthew Wade announced his retirement from international cricket and a move into coaching.
Wade, who played in all three formats of the game for Australia across 13 years and 225 internationals made his last appearance during the T20 World Cup in the West Indies in June this year (2024).
Wade's best moment in Australia colours came during the team's victorious march to their maiden T20 World Cup title in 2021 in Dubai. The southpaw's unbeaten 41 powered Australia past Pakistan in a tense semi-final game. Wade smacked Pakistan seamer Shaheen Shah Afridi for three consecutive sixes to seal the win. Wade's finishing skills were not required in the final as Australia thrashed New Zealand by eight wickets in Dubai to win the title for the first time.

Oct 30, 2024

VVS Laxman Team India's Head Coach for South Africa T20Is

Former batting veteran and NCA boss VVS Laxman was appointed Team India's head coach for the four-match T20I series against South Africa starting November 4. With regular coach Gautam Gambhir flying with the Test squad to Australia for the marquee five-match series beginning in Perth on November 22, Laxman filled in for him the way he did for ex-coach Rahul Dravid several times during his tenure.

Oct 29, 2024

Pan Pacific Open: Zheng Wins Third Title of 2024

China's Zheng Qinwen produced near-flawless serves and defeated American Sofia Kenin 7-6(5) 6-3 and captured the Pan Pacific Open title for her third trophy this season. Zheng hit 33 winners and fired off 16 aces as she took the victory in an hour and 52 minutes under a closed roof after heavy rain interrupted the first set.

Chirag Chikkara Leads India to Gold at U23 World Wrestling Championships

Chirag Chikkara made history by becoming only the third Indian wrestler to win the Under-23 World Championship in Tirana (Albania), contributing to India's impressive total of nine medals at the tournament. Competing in the men's freestyle 57kg category, Chikkara secured a thrilling victory with a narrow 4-3 win over Abdymalik Karachov of Kyrgyzstan in the final seconds of the match.
Indian wrestlers won 9 medals (1 Gold, 2 Silver and 6 Bronze) at the Under-23 World Championships in Tirana, Albania. The medal winners are: Chirag Chikkara (Men's freestyle 57kg) - Gold, Anjli (Women's freestyle 59kg) - Silver, Vishvajit More (Men's Greco Roman 55kg) - Bronze, Monika (Women's freestyle 68kg) - Bronze, Neha Sharma (Women's freestyle 57kg) - Bronze, Shiksha (Women's freestyle 65kg) - Bronze, Abhishek Dhaka (Men's freestyle 61kg) - Bronze, Sujeet Kalkal (Men's freestyle 70kg) - Bronze, Vicky Chahar (Men's freestyle 97kg) - Bronze.

Sharapova, Bryan Brothers Inducted into 2025 Tennis Hall of Fame Class

Five-time Grand Slam singles champion Maria Sharapova and the record-breaking American twins Bob and Mike Bryan were selected for the International Tennis Hall of Fame's Class of 2025. The induction ceremony is scheduled for August 23, 2025 at the Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island, where the tennis icons will officially be honoured for their remarkable careers.
Sharapova's legacy includes being the first Russian woman to achieve the world No. 1 ranking in 2005. Her career highlights feature a career Grand Slam, placing her among just ten women to accomplish this feat, and a silver medal from the 2012 Olympics. Despite a 15-month suspension in 2016 due to a meldonium-related controversy, Sharapova's remarkable achievements, including nearly $40 million in prize money, have made her a global icon.
American twins Bob and Mike Bryan are celebrated as the most successful doubles team in tennis history. Their career boasts 16 Grand Slam titles, an Olympic gold medal, and a record 438 weeks as the world No. 1 team. Together, they hold an impressive 119 titles, including 39 ATP Masters 1000 championships.

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