India's Virat Kohli Becomes First Batter to Score 4000 Runs in T20Is
Indian star cricketer, Virat Kohli scripted history as he became the first batter in history to reach 4000 runs in T20 Internationals. Kohli reached the landmark in the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2022 against England in Adelaide. Earlier, Kohli became the all-time leading run-scorer in the men's T20 World Cups against Bangladesh in Adelaide, overtaking Mahela Jayawardene's record of 1016 runs, which was set in 2014. Kohli, remarkably, raced to the magnificent milestone while batting at an average of 53.34. He is the only batter in the shortest format to average over 50 and reached the milestone in 115 matches.
ICC Hall of Fame: Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Charlotte Edwards and Abdul Qadir Inducted
The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the latest legends who join the prestigious list of cricketing greats that make up the ICC Hall of Fame. Following a voting process that included existing Hall of Famers, media representatives plus senior executives from the Federation of International Cricketers (FICA) and the ICC, West Indies great Shivnarine Chanderpaul, England Women's team legend Charlotte Edwards and Pakistan legend Abdul Qadir become inductees number 107, 108 and 109 respectively.
The ICC Hall of Fame celebrates the greatest players ever to grace the game throughout its rich history, and these three individuals have all left a lasting legacy through their significant contributions to the sport.
Nov 11, 2022
Anthony Sinisuka Wins Men's singles Title at 2022 Hylo Open
Anthony Sinisuka star shuttler from Indonesia won the (badminton) HYLO Open 2022 men's title to bag his second title of the season.
Four months after taking the Singapore Open in July, the world number six defeated third-seeded Chou Tien-Chen (Chinese Taipei) 18-21, 21-11, 24-22 in Saarbrucken, Germany.
Han Yue won the women's singles title.
Han Yue from the People's Republic of China beat Zhang Yi Man 21-18, 21-16 ending the incredible run of her compatriot.
Nov 10, 2022
India to Host Women's World Boxing Championship in 2023
India will host the women's world boxing championships in 2023 in New Delhi, two years after the country was stripped of the hosting rights of men's event for not paying the requisite fee to the global governing body. India has never conducted the men's world championship but it will be the third time that the elite women's competition will be held in the country having conducted the championships in 2006 and 2018 in New Delhi.
Uttar Pradesh to Host 2023 Khelo India University Games
The Uttar Pradesh government will be hosting the Khelo India National University Games in 2023-24 in four cities of the state. These cities are Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Varanasi and Noida.
According to Navneet Sehgal, additional chief secretary, sports, around 4,500 athletes, representing 150 universities across the country will be vying for top honours in 20 disciplines, including rowing, basketball, judo, kabaddi, wrestling, swimming, boxing, etc.
After Odisha and Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh has got the opportunity to host the National University Games for the first time.
Nov 09, 2022
Caroline Garcia Thumps Aryna Sabalenka in Summit Clash
France's Caroline Garcia thumped Belarus' Tennis star Aryna Sabalenka in the WTA Finals in a closely fought summit clash. Garcia edged past Sabalenka in straight sets in 7-6 (7-4), 6-4 to mark her brilliant return to professional tennis. With this win, the Frenchwoman has become the first from her country to lift the WTA title after Amélie Mauresmo achieved the feat in 2005. She is also the oldest to win a WTA title after Serena Williams lifted the trophy in 2014.
Viacom18 Sports Announces Seven-year Partnership with Cricket South Africa
Viacom18 Sports announced a seven-year partnership with Cricket South Africa (CSA) for exclusive digital and TV rights for all international cricket, from 2024-2031.
As part of the association, Viacom18 will present all senior men's international and senior women's international competitions played in South Africa.
Viacom18's portfolio includes the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 starting November 20 through December 18. All matches will be exclusively aired live on JioCinema and pay-TV channels Sports18 - 1 SD & HD.
Nov 08, 2022
Kohli ICC Player of Month for October
Virat Kohli was named the ICC Men's Player of the Month for October following a series of stellar performances during India's charge to the T20 World Cup semi-finals in Australia.
Pakistan's veteran all-rounder Nida Dar won the honour in the women's category thanks to her sensational form in their Asia Cup campaign. Dar edged out the Indian duo of Jemimah Rodrigues and Deepti Sharma, who produced impressive displays in the same tournament which their side won.
Both Kohli and Dar were declared winners following a global vote conducted among media representatives, ICC Hall of Famers, former international players and registered fans.
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