Opener Jason Roy gave up his England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) incremental contract to play Major League Cricket in the United States but his parent body assured that he would still be considered for selection in future for the national white-ball teams.
With global cricket ecosystem witnessing an increasing loyalty shift towards franchise-based T20 leagues, a lot of English cricketers like Roy would be sought after in every league and it might make them think about the amount of time they want to devote in national duty.
The ECB agreed for him to play in the competition on the proviso that he gives up the remainder of his ECB incremental contract, which both parties have agreed to.
Junior Asia Cup Hockey 2023: India to Face Pakistan after Two Wins
The Indian team began its campaign at the Men's Junior Asia Cup 2023 in Salalah, Oman in an exciting manner, winning two games in a row.
After registering a stellar 18-0 victory over Chinese Taipei in its first Pool A match, India picked up a comeback 3-1 win over Japan with Araijeet Singh Hundal, Sharda Nand Tiwari and Uttam Singh scoring a goal each.
Now, India will face off against its arch-rivals Pakistan in a bid to continue its winning streak in the group stage.
The two teams last faced off in the 2015 Men's Junior Asia Cup final, which India won 6-2. Since 2011, the Indian team and the Pakistan team have met seven times, with India winning five times, Pakistan winning once, and one match ending in a tie.
May 27, 2023
Murali Sreeshankar Wins Gold and Jeswin Aldrin Takes Silver at International Jumping Meeting in G...
Indian Long jumper Murali Sreeshankar won gold while compatriot Jeswin Aldrin bagged silver at the International Jumping Meeting at Kallithea in Greece. Successfully defending his title in the Men's long jump event, Commonwealth Games silver medallist Sreeshankar registered his season-best jump of 8.18 m. He beat his compatriot and national record holder Jeswin Aldrin, who claimed silver with an effort of 7.85 m at the World Athletics Continental Tour bronze level event.
May 26, 2023
P. V. Sindhu, Prannoy Enter Quarter-finals of Malaysia Masters
Star Indian shuttler PV Sindhu and HS Prannoy booked their places in the quarterfinals of the Malaysia Masters with contrasting wins over their respective rivals .
While double Olympic medallist and sixth seed Sindhu disposed of Aya Ohori of Japan in straight games in women's singles, Prannoy had to dig deep to get the better of Shi Feng Li of China in a tough three-game men's singles contest.
Jayaprakash Re-elected as President of Swimming Federation of India
N. Jayaprakash and Monal D. Chokshi were re-elected president and secretary of the Swimming Federation of India (SFI) at its annual general body meeting.
The target activities of SFI for the next four years will be to develop grassroots' participation by holding camps and coaches' clinics at the State-level. Jayaprakash was elected unanimously as the president of SFI in an Annual General Body Meeting and Election held in Chennai. The event was held with the aim to facilitate the election of new office-bearers who will steer the future of swimming in India.
The Federation has identified key focus areas for its Mission 2028, aimed at furthering the development of swimming in the country. These focus areas include the establishment of a National Database of Swimmers, Coaches, and Academies, the implementation of an Indigenous Coaches Education & Certification pathway, the creation of a systematic Talent Scouting Structure and Protocols, the review of the Competition Structure, and the development of a National Talent Pool & Athlete Development Pathway.
ICC announces Prize Money for India vs Australia WTC Final Winner and Runners-up
ICC announced the prize money for the winners and runner-ups of the World Test Championship final between India and Australia slated to be played at The Oval, England from June 7 to 11 with June 12 being the reserve day. ICC said the Australia-India WTC final will have a major incentive for both teams as other than the crowning glory in the longest format of the game, the winners will also collect $1.6 million as the winners' prize money. The losing finalists will pocket $800,000.
The tournament prize money is the same as that for the inaugural edition of the championship – ICC World Test Championship 2019-21 – a total purse of $3.8 million.
All nine ICC World Test Championship 2021-23 participants will get a share in the $3.8 million purse. South Africa earned $450,000 by finishing third in the ICC World Test Championship 2021-23 standings.
May 25, 2023
Namdev Shirgaonkar New President of India Taekwondo
Namdev Shirgaonkar was elected unopposed as the President of the executive committee of India Taekwondo. The election was attended by 25 affiliated state associations.
The entire election process went off without a hitch, with all the office-bearers being elected unopposed. All due election norms were firmly in place, with Bhagwatrao Gaikwad (Retired judge) functioning as the Returning Officer in tandem with Sharad D. Madakre (Retired Deputy Charity Commissioner).
Kiarash Bahri (Coordinator – World Taekwondo – WT) as well as (Observer – Asian Taekwondo Union – ATU) and Wanyong LEE (2nd Observer – Asian Taekwondo Union – ATU) and Prashant Desai (Observer – Paralympic Committee of India – PCI) were the individuals who conducted the Election process.
Indian shuttler Sameer Verma emerged victorious in men's singles competition at the 2023 Slovenia Open beating Su Li Yang, while the duo of Rohan Kapoor and Sikki Reddy bagged silver in the mixed doubles event in Maribor, Slovenia.
Verma won 21-18 21-14 against his Taiwanese opponent.
Kapoor and Reddy beat Denmark's Mads Vestergaard and Christine Busch 21-15 21-19 in the semifinals but lost to Jesper Toft and Clara Gravesen, also from Denmark, 12-21 13-21 in the summit showdown.
Akash Madhwal Creates all-time IPL Records, goes Past Jasprit Bumrah and Anil Kumble
Mumbai Indians thrashed Lucknow Super Giants in the Eliminator of IPL 2023 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Akash Madhwal was the hero for the five-time champions returning with the magical figures of 5/5 to skittle LSG for just 101 runs in the 17th over of the innings.
Madhwal, the fast bowler has grown in stature with every match and became the first ever bowler to pick up a five-wicket haul in the IPL playoffs. He also equalled former India captain Anil Kumble's bowling record in IPL 2009. Madhwal's figures are now joint-best for an Indian bowler in the history of IPL, while overall, his 5/5 are the fourth-best figures in the history of cash-rich league.
May 24, 2023
Ganemat Sekhon, Darshna Rathore Bag Silver & Bronze
Indian shooters Ganemat Sekhon and Darshna Rathore struck a silver and a bronze, respectively, medal in the women's individual skeet event at the ISSF World Cup Shotgun Almaty 2023. It was for the first time that India won two individual medals in women's skeet at the senior ISSF World Cup.
Ganemat Sekhon was on track to win a gold medal but settled for silver with 50/60 points after missing five of her last 10 shots. Tokyo Olympian Assem Orynbay, an Asian championships silver medallist from Kazakhstan, also shot 50/60 but went on to bag the gold medal after winning the shoot-off 2-1.
Darshna Rathore, meanwhile, won her maiden ISSF World Cup medal, a bronze. She shot 39/50 and could not progress to the gold medal round.
Chennai to Host Squash World Cup in June
The Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT)-World Squash Federation (WSF) Squash World Cup will be held at the Express Avenue Mall and the Indian Squash and Triathlon Academy (ISTA).
The last edition of the World Cup was also held in Chennai in 2011.
This event is to be sponsored by the Tamil Nadu Government will bring together top squash players from around the world to compete for the coveted trophy.
The Squash World Cup, now in its fourth edition, has undergone significant changes since its last staging in 2011. This event will inspire a new generation of squash enthusiasts and contribute to the sport's development in India.
Eight countries will vie for the 2023 Squash World Cup trophy. Hosts India will be joined by Hong Kong, China, Japan, Malaysia, Egypt, South Africa, Australia and Colombia.
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