Amid the hectic activities in the All India Football Federation over the filing of nomination for the Executive Committee election, the posterboy of Indian Football, Bhaichung Bhutia has filed his fresh nomination for post of President. After the termination of the Committee of Administrators (CoA), as demanded by the international football federation (FIFA), the returning officer issued fresh dates for the elections to the All India Football Federation (AIFF) Executive Committee.
Smriti dazzles with 50 at The Hundred
India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana struck a scintillating half-century to help Southern Brave crush Trent Rockets by 10 wickets and book their place in the knockout stages of The Hundred in Southampton. Mandhana impressed with a 31-ball 57 after Lauren Bell (4/10) picked up the best figures of the season to restrict Rockets to 88 for eight at the Ageas Bowl last week. Chasing a below par total, Mandhana joined forces with fellow opener England's Danni Wyatt (36 off 25) as the hosts cruised to victory with 44 balls to spare. The star Indian batter looked in imperious touch as she slammed the very first ball of the chase for a boundary.
Laxman is India's interim coach
VVS Laxman has taken over as India’s interim coach for the Asia Cup after head coach Rahul Dravid tested positive for Covid-19, the BCCI said. Laxman, who is also the head of cricket at the National Cricket Academy, had led the second-string side that beat Zimbabwe in a three-match ODI series this month. “Laxman will oversee the team’s preparation in the absence of Rahul Dravid,” BCCI secretary Jay Shah said in a statement. “Laxman has linked up with the squad in Dubai along with vice-captain KL Rahul, Deepak Hooda and Avesh Khan, who travelled from Harare.” India began their Asia Cup defence with Sunday’s clash against Pakistan.
Anderson is world's most successful pacer
James Anderson became the most successful pace bowler in the history of international cricket. The 40-year-old pace legend accomplished this feat in the second Test against South Africa in Manchester’s Old Trafford when he dismissed Simon Harmer for 16. The wicket helped Anderson overtake Glenn McGrath (949 wickets) to become the sport’s leading pacer. In 287 matches, Anderson has taken 951 wickets. He is also the fourth most successful bowler in international cricket. The most successful bowlers are Sri Lankan spin wizard, Muttiah Muralidaran (1,347 wickets), late Aussie spin great Shane Warne (1,001 wickets) and Indian spin great Anil Kumble (956 wickets)
Wimby fan to sue Kyrgios for outburst
A tennis fan is taking legal action against Nick Kyrgios after he accused her of being “drunk out of her mind” during his defeat in this year’s Wimbledon final. In a statement released by her solicitors, Anna Palus said the 27-year-old Australian had defamed her by making “a reckless and entirely baseless allegation.” “Not only did this cause considerable harm on the day, resulting in my temporary removal from the arena, but Kyrgios’s false allegation was broadcast to, and read by, millions around the world, causing me and my family very substantial damage and distress,” she said. Kyrgios, well known for his outbursts, complained to the umpire during his match against Novak Djokovic, saying that a fan had been talking to him during points. Asked by the umpire to identify the fan, Kyrgios then said: “The one with the dress, the one who looks like she’s had about 700 drinks, bro!”
Pujara scores third ton of Royal London Cup
Cheteshwar Pujara smashed his third hundred of the Royal London One-Day Cup in Hove last week. Representing Sussex, Pujara hammered 132 off 90 balls to help his team reach 400 for four in 50 overs against Middlesex. His knock included 20 fours and couple of sixes. Earlier, Pujara had blasted a 79-ball 107 against Warwickshire. He then smashed his career best List A score of 174 against Surrey.
Injured Krunal to return home
All-rounder Krunal Pandya will be returning to India after sustaining groin injury while playing for Warwickshire against Nottinghamshire in the One Day Cup. Pandya is likely to miss three weeks and would not be available for selection should the Bears reach the knockout stages.
Bangladesh recall batter Naim
Bangladesh have recalled batsman Mohammad Naim for the Asia Cup starting this week after wicketkeeper-batsman Nurul Hasan and pace bowler Hasan Mahmud were ruled out with injury. Naim, who has featured 34 times in Twenty20 internationals, will join the squad in the UAE from the West Indies where he was playing for Bangladesh ‘A’
