Author: Anita Kapoor
FIFA and UEFA suspensions: Russia will take its case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). The ...
Sourav Ganguly oversteps crease and rules to sit in selection meetings WHERE DOES WRIDDHIMAN COME IN? When Saha expressed surprise at being left out of the Test team despite assurances from Sourav Ganguly; the Bengal wicketkeeper unwittingly drew attention to a new practice that is putting the cricket board’s governance; norms to the test the former India captain and current BCCI president’s unauthorised say in selection matters. In order to preserve the selection committee’s independence and autonomy; the BCCI constitution prohibits its president from playing any involvement in selecting the national squad. The Supreme Court-approved constitution states that “the President is deprived of his say in selections.” The secretary; who functions as a convenor but has no influence in selection; is the only BCCI office-bearer who is permitted to attend. The Indian Express spoke to three past and present selectors who agreed that Ganguly; was a regular fixture in selection meetings during his tenure. According to a top BCCI official, Ganguly has attended every ...
Rahul Dravid to Virat Kohli: In the first Test between India and Sri Lanka, he gives a golden ...
Rodney Marsh, a legendary Australian cricketer, has died at the age of 74. Rodney Marsh, widely considered as one of the greatest wicketkeepers in cricket history; died Friday after having a heart attack at a charity event, according to his former teammates. The 74-year-old, who played 96 Tests and later became a long-time national selector; was in an induced coma when he died in an Adelaide hospital. Rodney Marsh, a legendary Australian cricketer, has died at the age of 74. Marsh made his Test debut in 1970 and retired in 1984 with 355 Test dismissals; many of which came off the bowling of famed paceman Dennis Lillee. He was the first Australian wicketkeeper to reach the century mark in a Test match. Marsh stayed close to the game after his playing days as the head of the Australian Cricket Academy; where he helped develop scores of Test players; including Ricky Ponting and Justin Langer, before becoming chairman of selectors. Marsh was revered by everyone he played with and against, according to Ian Chappell, his former captain and long-time friend. “It wasn’t only his playing talent,” Chappell remarked, “but it was a huge part of it.” “The thing with Rod was that you always knew where you stood with him; he always stated what he believed, which you could handle because he was honest.” see ...
In Virat Kohli’s 100th Test, Rohit Sharma opts to bat and selects three spinners in India’s first Test against Sri Lanka. IND vs. SL Ind. For the first time, Rohit Sharma takes over as India’s red-ball captain. Virat ...
The Ranji Trophy History and how did it get its name?The Ranji Trophy History and how did it get its name? In honor of Lord Willingdon, the 22nd viceroy and Governor-General of India within the 1930; it was nearly name “The ...
World Cup: Ashleigh Gardner tests positive for COVID-19 and will miss the primary two recreations Ashleigh Gardner, the standout all-rounder for the ...
In a momentous about-face, Russian competitors have pulled out of the Paralympics. Due to their countries’ participation in the Ukraine conflict; Russian and Belarussian competitors have been ban from competing in the Winter Paralympic Games; the World Paralympic Committee announced Thursday in Beijing. The U-turn comes less than 24 hours after the IPC stated on Wednesday that Russian and Belarussian participants; will be allow to compete when the Recreations begin on Friday; but only as neutral competitors who would not wear national flags, pennants, or other insignias. In a momentous about-face, ...
Sunil Gavaskar on Shreyas Iyer’s Test Prospects: “Question Of Where He Is Going To Slot In” Former Indian cricket captain Sunil Gavaskar praised batsman Shreyas Iyer’s recent performances in the T20I series against Sri Lanka at home. Since his debut Test series against New Zealand at home last year, where he produced a brilliant century, Gavaskar has praised Iyer’s “confident” approach. “Yes, Shreyas Iyer did not play in South Africa, and he was also not fully fit. According to what I’ve been informed, he had a stomach ulcer. He wasn’t available for selection because of this “Gavaskar said this during a Star Sports talk. Sunil Gavaskar on Shreyas Iyer’s Test Prospects: “Question Of Where He Is Going To Slot In” Gavaskar did, in any case, bring up one point that the team’s administration would consider: his batting ...
Chelsea battle back to win the FA Cup in spite of an off-field issue. Chelsea, which is dealing with a crisis off the field, was in trouble on it Wednesday; as they fell behind twice in the FA Cup to a lower-league opponent. In the end, Chelsea were saved by the most expensive player of the Roman Abramovich era. Chelsea battle back to win the FA Cup in spite ...