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Nov 24, 2023

Marlon Samuels, Former West Indies Player, Receives 6-year Ban

Marlon Samuels, the former West Indies batter, was handed a six-year ban from all forms of cricket by the International Cricket Council (ICC). The ban was imposed due to his failure to disclose benefits received during the Abu Dhabi T10 league, actions that could have brought the sport into disrepute, concealing information, and non-cooperation with the investigation officer.

Nov 23, 2023

Max Verstappen Wins the Las Vegas Grand Prix 2023

Max Verstappen emerged on top at the end of an action-packed Las Vegas Grand Prix, beating Ferrari rival Charles Leclerc and Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez. Max Emilian Verstappen is a Belgian and Dutch racing driver and the 2021, 2022, and 2023 Formula One World Champion. Ferrari's Leclerc passed Sergio Perez on the final lap to clinch second place, while British star Lando Norris ended up in hospital after a third-lap 180mph crash. Lewis Hamilton finished seventh.

Pankaj Advani Wins World Billiards Championship for Record 26th Time

Indian cueist Pankaj Advani secured his 26th IBSF World Billiards Championship title in a remarkable comeback, defeating compatriot Sourav Kothari in the final.
The match saw both players engaging in a back-and-forth battle, with Kothari allowed Advani to recover and take control of the game. Advani's break of 214, the highest of the match, proved to be a turning point, making him look unstoppable. His consistent performance and a series of breaks, including a crucial unfinished break of 199, secured the title for Advani.

Colin Jackson id International Ambassador for 2023 Tata Steel Kolkata 25KS

The former 110m hurdles world record holder, Colin Jackson, was announced as the International Event Ambassador for the upcoming edition of Tata Steel Kolkata 25K event scheduled on December 17, 2023. This move adds a new dimension of prestige and excitement to an already prestigious event. Colin Jackson, an iconic figure in the world of athletics, brings a wealth of experience and inspiration to the event.
Instituted in 2014, the TSK 25K has been a catalyst for a running revolution in eastern India.
It has not only become a celebration of Kolkata's vibrant sporting spirit but has also achieved the status of a World Athletics Elite Label Road Race.
The event, under the slogan 'Aamar Kolkata, Aamar Run,' has grown in stature and popularity over the years.

Nov 22, 2023

Sri Lanka Loses Hosting Rights for 2024 U-19 World Cup

Sri Lanka cricket was handed a major jolt after the International Cricket Council (ICC) stripped it of the rights to host the U-19 World Cup in 2024. Already under the scanner after being sanctioned by the ICC for government involvement in the board operations, this is a major setback for the board. However, in some relief, they will still continue to participate in the ICC tournaments and also play scheduled bilateral series.
The ICC moved the men's U-19 World Cup 2024 from Sri Lanka to South Africa, 11 days after the world governing body provisionally suspended the island nation's cricket board due to government interference.

Shooting World Cup: Divya Finishes 7th, Esha 13th in 10m Air Pistol Final

India's Divya T.S. finished 7th and Esha Singh 13th in the women's 10m air pistol final during the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup final at Lusail Shooting range in Doha.
In men's air pistol, the lone Indian entrant, Sarabjot Singh shot 581 and missed the final by one point.
All three podium spots were taken by athletes hailing from China. Li Xue won the gold medal, Zhao Nan clinched silver while the reigning world champions Jiang Ranxin took bronze.

ICC Approves Changes to Pitch and Outfield Monitoring; Start Stop Clock Trial

The International Cricket Council, which is the global governing body of cricket, has decided to implement a new rule to regulate the time taken between overs in men's ODI and T20I cricket. According to the new rule, a five-run penalty will be imposed the third time a bowling team fails to be ready to bowl the next over within 60 seconds of completing the previous one. The match officials will have a stop-clock to check the time taken between overs.
The new rule will be in force from December 2023 to April 2024 on a trial basis. "This move is part of a broader effort to improve the pace of the game and enhance the spectator experience.

Nov 21, 2023

Suryakumar Yadav to Lead India in Five-match T20I Series against Australia

Suryakumar Yadav was named as India captain for the upcoming five-match T20I series against Australia, which begins from November 23 to December 3, 2023.
Opener Ruturaj Gaikwad was named as vice-captain for the series against the newly-crowned ODI champions, as the hosts only picked three players from the World Cup squad – Prasidh Krishna, Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar himself.
India squad: Suryakumar Yadav (Captain), Ruturaj Gaikwad (vice-captain), Ishan Kishan, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Shivam Dubey, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar.

Nov 20, 2023

Australia Wins the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, Australia lifted the world cup trophy by defeating India with a convincing 6-wicket margin. Australia reached the target in 42.5 overs with six wickets in hand.
With this win Australia has won the World Cup title 6 times viz. 1987, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2015 and 2023.
Australia's Travis Head was declared the Player of the Match in his side's 2023 ODI World Cup final win against India in Ahmedabad. The Australian opener was the top-scorer for his side in a 241-run chase, with a 120-ball 137.

Virat Kohli Adjudged Player of the Tournament

Virat Kohli was adjudged player of the tournament after Australia beat India in the ICC ODI World Cup final played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Kohli scored 765 runs in 11 innings including three centuries and six fifties. He averaged 95.62 and scored runs at a strike rate of 90.31.

Novak Djokovic Claims Seventh ATP Finals Crown

Novak Djokovic claimed yet another record with his seventh ATP Finals title, sweeping aside local hero Jannik Sinner 6-3, 6-3 in Turin, Italy and leaving tennis fans wondering when he will relinquish his tennis dominance. Djokovic came into the final at the end of an age-defying year which has brought three Grand Slams, taking his total to an all-time best of 24, and a 40th Masters 1000 title.

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