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Nov 17, 2023

Petroleum Minister Inaugurates 3rd Hockey India Women's Championship

Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas & Housing and Urban Affairs, inaugurated the 3rd Hockey India Senior Women Inter Department National Championship 2023 at Shivaji Stadium.
The championship promises a thrilling display of top-tier talent, featuring eight of the best women's teams from across the nation. With more than 12 players boasting international experience, the tournament guarantees a high level of skill and competition.
The participating teams include All Indian Police Sports Control Board, Railway Sports Promotion Board, UCO Bank, Sports Authority of India, Union Bank of India, Sashastra Seema Bal, Tamil Nadu Police, and the host Indian Oil Corporation-Women.

Amazon Prime Video Launches its First Dedicated Sports Channel - FanCode

Amazon's Prime Video extended its sports offerings by introducing FanCode, a premier sports destination on its channels and rival streaming platforms. The offering came as part of a partnership with Amazon Prime Video and Dream Sport-owned FanCode. FanCode boasts to be the first dedicated sports streaming service on Prime Video Channels, providing access to a diverse range of sports globally and domestically.
FanCode on Prime Video Channels will offer live streaming of over 15 sports.

AIFF-FIFA Academy to be Launched in Bhubaneswar

The long-awaited aspiration of the All India Football Federation to set up a world-class academy will finally become a reality in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, on November 21, 2023. The AIFF-FIFA academy, to be launched under the FIFA Talent Development Scheme, will be inaugurated by Arsene Wenger, the Chief of Global Football Development, FIFA.
The FIFA TDS is a programme aimed at collaborating with different Member Associations across the world to increase the competitiveness of their national teams. The FIFA has also rolled out its Talent Coaching Programme, with which it intends to provide active on-ground support to the Member Associations.

Nov 16, 2023

PCB Appoints Shaheen Afridi as T20I Skipper

Pakistan Cricket Board named Shaheen Shah Afridi as the new white-ball captain, while Shan Masood will lead the men in green in Test matches. The appointment by the PCB came after Babar Azam stepped down as Pakistan captain in all three formats.
Masood has played 30 Tests for Pakistan, scoring 1597 runs at an average of 28.52 with a highest score of 156. Afridi, meanwhile, has taken 104 and 64 wickets respectively in the 53 ODIs and 52 T20s he has played to date.

India into the Final of World Cup 2023

The Indian team won by 70 runs in the match against New Zealand. This was India's tenth successive win and progressed to the final of the 2023 World Cup. India finished on 397-4 (50 Overs) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Mohammed Shami took seven wickets as New Zealand was all out for 327 runs. He became the first bowler to take a seven-wicket haul in an ODI World Cup knockout game He also became the first bowler to pick three five-wicket hauls in one World Cup edition. India beat New Zealand for 1st time in ODI World Cup knockouts. New Zealand, who beat India at the same stage in the 2019 tournament, were bundled out for 327 in the 49th over with Daryl Mitchell's excellent innings of 134 proving to be in vain.

Virat Kohli Breaks Sachin Tendulkar's Record for Most Centuries in an ODI

In a historic moment at the ongoing ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, Virat Kohli, the former Indian cricket captain, achieved a remarkable feat by becoming the first batter in the world to score 50 One Day International (ODI) centuries. In doing so, he surpassed the iconic Sachin Tendulkar's record of 49 centuries, solidifying his place as the leading century-scorer in ODI cricket.
The former Indian cricket team captain slammed his 50th ODI ton against New Zealand during the Cricket World Cup 2023 semi-final at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
That was not all as Kohli also claimed another World Cup record that previously belonged to Tendulkar. He also became the batter with most runs in a single edition of the Cricket World Cup. 674 - Virat Kohli (2023), 673 - Sachin Tendulkar (2003).

Nov 14, 2023

India Finishes Asian Archery Championships in Bangkok with Seven Medals

India ended campaign at Asian Archery Championships in Bangkok with seven medals comprising three gold, a silver and three bronze. On the final day, India won five medals in compound event, including three gold. In the Women's team final, Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Parneet Kaur, and Aditi Gopichand Swami defeated Chinese Taipei in a thrilling contest to win the yellow metal. Kaur also won gold in the women's individual event after beating compatriot Vennam in the final. India won their second gold medal of the day after Swami and Priyansh beat Thailand in the final of the Mixed Team event.
Asian Archery Championships is the archery championship organised by the World Archery Asia.
It has been held biannually, and since 2001 has included both the recurve and compound disciplines. The tournament began in 1980 and it was first hosted in India. Countries such as South Korea, China, Japan, and India compete, with many of the world's leading archers representing them.

ICC Suspends Sri Lanka Cricket's Membership Over Government Interference

The International Cricket Council (ICC) took a significant step by suspending Sri Lanka Cricket's membership, citing serious breaches of its autonomy and government interference. The move came in the wake of the Sri Lankan government's decision to sack the cricket board due to the national team's disappointing performance in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.
The suspension follows a tumultuous World Cup campaign by the Sri Lankan cricket team, currently ranked ninth in the 10-team standings after a disappointing performance of winnings only two out of nine matches. The struggles were further exacerbated by conflicts within the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) management.

Morkel Resigns as Pakistan's Bowling Coach

Former South African pacer Morne Morkel resigned as the Pakistan cricket team's bowling coach two days after the team's elimination from the ODI World Cup.
The Babar Azam-led Pakistan lost five of the nine matches in the showpiece, their last defeat came against England by 93 runs in Kolkata. Morkel had joined the team on a six-month contract in June this year (2023).

ICC Announces the Inclusion of Three Cricket Maestros in the ICC Hall of Fame

The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the induction of three cricketing maestros into the coveted ICC Cricket Hall of Fame. The latest additions to this prestigious list included the explosive opener Virender Sehwag, Indian trailblazer Diana Edulji, and Sri Lankan superstar Aravinda de Silva. Each of these cricketing icons has left an indelible mark on the game, making them worthy recipients of this esteemed honour.
Virender Sehwag, renowned as one of the most destructive batters of the modern era, has rightfully earned his place in the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame. His staggering records across formats showcase his unparalleled prowess with the bat.
Diana Edulji, a trailblazer for Indian women's cricket, became the first Indian woman cricketer to be inducted in the ICC Hall of Fame.
Aravinda de Silva, a key figure in Sri Lanka's 1996 World Cup triumph, has rightfully earned his place in the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame.

Novak Djokovic Gets His Trophy after Securing Year-end No. 1 Ranking for Record-extending 8th Time

Novak Djokovic received his trophy after securing the year-end No. 1 ranking for a record-extending eighth time.
Djokovic needed only a match win at the ATP Finals to be sure of keeping the top spot and the 24-time Grand Slam champion secured it in his opener, beating Holger Rune 7-6 (4), 6-7 (1), 6-3.
ATP president Andrea Gaudenzi presented Djokovic with the trophy for his achievement.
Djokovic had already moved ahead of previous record holder Pete Sampras (six years at No. 1) two years ago.
Carlos Alcaraz took the honour last year. But, Djokovic bounced back this year by winning three of the four major titles and finishing runner-up to Alcaraz at Wimbledon.

Nov 13, 2023

Rachin Ravindra Wins ICC 'Player of the Month' Award for October

The International Cricket Council (ICC) revealed the ICC Men's and Women's Player of the Month award recipients for October 2023 from a strong line-up of nominees. New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra claimed his first ICC Men's 'Player of the Month' award thanks to a series of memorable knocks in the group stages of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 in India, while the ICC Women's Player of the Month for October was awarded to Hayley Matthews, who led from the front with scintillating individual performances in West Indies' short format battles in Australia.

Nov 12, 2023

Asian Championships: Parneet Kaur Shocks Jyothi to Clinch Gold

Teenager Parneet Kaur secured the biggest win of her career when she pipped ace Indian compound archer Jyothi Surekha Vennam to clinch the individual crown at the Asian Championships.
In an all-Indian women's compound individual final, Parneet trailed by two points till the halfway mark but the bespectacled 18-year-old produced two perfect last rounds to level the score 145-145 and force a tie-breaker.
Fresh from winning a hat-trick of gold at the Asian Games last month, Jyothi was not at her best and lost the shoot-off 8-9 as Parneet won her maiden individual gold medal at the International level.

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