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Nov 29, 2021

ICC Calls off Women's World Cup Qualifier after New Covid Variant Emerges

The ICC called off an ongoing qualifier for next year's Women's ODI World Cup in Harare following the emergence of a new COVID-19 variant in the African region, paving the way for Pakistan, West Indies and Bangladesh to make the cut on the basis of rankings.
Travel restrictions were introduced from a number of African countries after detection of the new variant in South Africa stoked fears around the world. The ICC said the decision to stop the event was based on its concerns about how the participating teams would head back in the wake of Omicron variant's rise.

Indian Mountaineering Foundation Gets its First Woman President

Noted mountaineer from Uttarakhand Harshwanti Bisht earned the distinction of being elected the first woman president of the Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF).
She was elected to the coveted post winning 60 out of a total of 107 votes. IMF was founded in the year 1957. On 15 January 1961 it was established as the Indian Mountaineering Foundation with its headquarters in Mumbai, India.
Bisht was honoured with the Arjuna award for her achievements in the field of mountaineering.

Nov 28, 2021

Asian Champions Trophy 2021: Manpreet Singh to Lead India Hockey Team

India hockey team captain Manpreet Singh will lead a 20-member contingent in the Men's Asian Champions Trophy, scheduled to be held in Dhaka from December 14- 22. Veteran goalkeeper PR Sreejesh is not in the squad.
Defending champions India will begin their campaign on the opening day against South Korea. The single-pool tournament also has teams such as Japan, Malaysia, Pakistan, and hosts Bangladesh.

Nov 27, 2021

Pat Cummins is Australia's Test Captain

Pat Cummins was confirmed as Australia's 47th Test captain, with former skipper Steve Smith his deputy, as Australia's Test team breaks new ground ahead of the Ashes 2021 next month. After an interview process and ratification from the full board of Cricket Australia, Cummins became the first fast bowler to be a full-time skipper of the Australian Test team, and the first bowler of any kind to captain the team since Richie Benaud.

Nov 26, 2021

RIL to Own New Cricket Team in Emirates Cricket Board's New UAE T20 League

Reliance Industries Limited, which owns IPL side Mumbai Indians, is set to acquire a new franchise in the Emirates Cricket Board's upcoming UAE T20 League.
The move is the first major overseas expansion of Reliance Industries' cricket operations in the global franchise-based eagues.

Nov 25, 2021

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Finals: Tamil Nadu Defeats Karnataka

Tamil Nadu became the most successful team in the history of Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy history as they won their 3rd title in New Delhi, outclassing arch-rivals Karnataka in a thrilling final. Big-hitter Shahrukh Khan pulled off a stunning heist as he hit a 15-ball 33, including a last-ball six when Tamil Nadu needed 5 runs in the last delivery of their 152-run chase at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Tamil Nadu have successfully averaged their 1-run defeat in the 2019 final as they broke Karnataka hearts with Shahrukh Khan's last-ball six. It was also the end of Karnataka's perfect record in the finals of domestic while-ball tournaments.

Harmanpreet Kaur Becomes First Indian to be Named WBBL 'Player of Tournament'

Harmanpreet Kaur became the first Indian to be named WBBL Player of the Tournament following a stunning season for Melbourne Renegades after scoring 399 runs in the tournament at an average of 66.50 and strike-rate of 135.25, including three match-winning half-centuries.
Harmanpreet has been breaking ground for Indian women's cricket ever since becoming the first Indian to play in both the WBBL and the Super League in England.

Messi, Ronaldo and Salah on Shortlist for FIFA Best Men's Player Award

Paris St Germain forward Lionel Messi, Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo and Liverpool's Mohamed Salah are among the 11 players shortlisted for The Best FIFA Men's Player award.
The trio are joined by last year's winner Robert Lewandowski of Bayern Munich, Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne and Chelsea duo N'Golo Kante and Jorginho.
Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema, Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland and PSG pair Kylian Mbappe and Neymar complete the list.

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