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ICC suspends SL cricket membership with immediate effect

editor November 11, 2023

Nov 10 : The ICC issued a statement announcing the suspension of Sri Lanka cricket's membership with immediate effect on November 10. The decision comes a day after Sri Lanka's World Cup 2023 campaign came to an end with a thrashing at the hands of New Zealand. In the nine games they played in the 2023 World Cup, the 1996 World Cup champions won only two. However, the problems confronting Sri Lankan cricket go beyond poor performance on the pitch. The Sri Lankan government fired the cricket board after it was accused of widespread corruption. Following a humiliating 302-run defeat against India in the World Cup 2023, Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe fired the entire cricket board.Arjuna Ranatunga, the World Cup-winning captain in 1996, has been named chairman of the interim board, which includes three judges. This would be followed by a resolution passed unanimously by the Sri Lankan parliament on November 9 calling for the sacking of the country's cricket governing body, with both the ruling and opposition parties supporting it. The ICC has now announced that it has suspended Sri Lanka's membership with immediate effect for breaching its obligations as a member. The ICC will determine the terms of the suspension in due course, but it is possible that Sri Lanka will miss the major ICC events, beginning with the 2024 World Cup."The International Cricket Council (ICC) Board has suspended Sri Lanka Cricket's membership of the ICC with immediate effect." "The ICC Board met today and determined that Sri Lanka Cricket is in serious breach of its obligations as a Member, in particular, the requirement to manage its affairs autonomously and ensure that there is no government interference in the governance, regulation and/or administration of cricket in Sri Lanka." "The conditions of the suspension will be decided by the ICC Board in due course," the International Criminal Court (ICC) said. [caption id="attachment_5391" align="alignnone" width="300"] ICC suspends SL cricket membership with immediate effect[/caption]

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Gill dethrones Pakistan’s Babar Azam to claim top spot in ICC ODI Rankings

editor November 8, 2023

NOV 08, 2023 : Babar Azam was the top-ranked ODI batter in the world until Shubman Gill of India's blistering run in the upcoming ICC World Cup 2023. On Wednesday, the Men in Blue opener overtook the skipper of Pakistan in the ICC Men's ODI Batting Rankings. After an explosive start to India's ICC Men's Cricket World Cup campaign, Gill ascended to the top to dethrone Babar. He is now just the fourth player from his nation to hold the No. 1 ODI batter position, following in the footsteps of Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar, and MS Dhoni.The right-hander has amassed 219 runs from six innings at the event thus far in the ongoing campaign, scoring 92 against Sri Lanka and 23 against South Africa. With eight knocks in the World Cup, the captain of Pakistan has accumulated 282 runs, ending his more than two-year reign as the world's best ODI batter. However, he is now six rating points behind Gill in second place. Virat Kohli, the previous captain, took fourth place in the rankings in the meantime. For the first time in his short but brilliant career, Gill is ranked #1, and Kohli's 543 World Cup runs propel him up three spots to fourth, one rating point ahead of South Africa's opener Quinton de Kock, who is ranked third. Among the ODI batsmen, it is noteworthy that India's Shreyas Iyer jumps from 17 to 18 overall, while Pakistan's opener Fakhar Zaman moves up three spaces to 11th and his Afghan counterpart Ibrahim Zadran moves up six spots to 12th. [caption id="attachment_5249" align="alignnone" width="300"] Gill dethrones Pakistan's Babar Azam to claim top spot in ICC ODI Rankings[/caption]

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Maxwell hits double ton to take Aus to World Cup semifinals, tackles cramps to defeat Afg

editor November 8, 2023

MUMBAI: A masterclass double century by Glenn Maxwell, the first for his country in international cricket, helped Australia secure a semifinal spot in the ICC Cricket World Cup as they defeated Afghanistan by three wickets…

ICC CWC: “Equalling Sachin’s record special, I am not going to be as good as him,”: Virat after 49th ODI ton

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KOLKATA: Following his match-winning century against South Africa in India's ICC Cricket World Cup match, which helped him equal Sachin Tendulkar's record of 49 ODI tons, star India batter Virat Kohli on Sunday said to…

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CWC 2023: ‘Miyan Magic’ combined with Shami’s lethal spell powers India to semi-final after 302 run victory against SL

editor November 3, 2023

MUMBAI: Mohammed Shami took the lead to lead India to the World Cup semi-finals following a commanding 302 run victory at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday, mirroring the thrilling display of Mohammed Siraj in the Asia Cup final. The pace trio has been unbeatable since Shami entered the Indian playing XI, and the batsmen once again gave way to their skill. With the opening delivery, Bumrah sent Pathum Nissanka back for a golden duck, swerving sharply, finding an edge along the way, and hitting the pads just in front of the stumps. Nissanka attempted to use a review to reverse the outcome, but the umpires' call in favour of Bumrah ended Nissanka's night.'Miyaan Magic' enthralled the entire Sri Lankan team in the subsequent over. He sent Dimuth Karunaratne for a golden duck at his first ball in the evening. Karunaratne attempted to flick the ball, but failed miserably, and became trapped in front of the stumps. The next player to fall in the same over was Sadeera Samarawickrama. He attempted to punch the ball in an attempt to release some pressure, but instead he found a thick outside edge that went straight to Shreyas Iyer. On the opening delivery of his second over, he struck again, sending captain Kusal Mendis back for a score of 1(10), rattling his stumps.The umpire hit the famous "Siu" celebration of Cristiano Ronaldo as soon as his finger touched the air. In the flash of an eye, a few overs were over as Charith Asalanka and Angelo Mathew got to work on the repairs. But the middle order fell apart as Shami entered the attack. He removed two wickets in a row in his opening over of the evening, forcing Dushan Hemantha and Charith Asalanka to return to the dugout on opposite balls. With the goal of taking more wickets and ensuring that the Men in Blue won quickly, Shami continued to be an attacking player. KK India moved one step closer to the semi-final position thanks to Rahul's superb decision behind the stumps. It appeared as though Chameera had missed the shot when he attempted to flick the ball. Rahul was the only one to seek for a review after finishing the catch. The ball passed the gloves and the DRS displayed a spike because Rohit chose to believe Rahul's gut feeling. Umpire Chris Brown was even confused by the DRS outcome. By getting beyond Mathews' protection and cutting the stump bails, Shami grabbed his fourth victim of the evening and finished with a score of 12. With the manner that Shami was bowling, another wicket was probably not far off. After four overs, Kasun Rajitha fell for 14(17), ending Shami's chase for a wicket and earning him his second five-for of the 2017 World Cup.With a stunning 302 run victory at the end of the game, Ravindra Jadeja got the last wicket. Earlier in the innings, India amassed a score of 357/8 because to action-packed efforts from Virat Kohli (88), Shreyas Iyer (82) and Shubman Gill (92). Even though Dilshan Madhushanka took five wickets, the Indian squad was still able to score a huge amount of runs. Brief Score: Sri Lanka 55 (Kasun Rajitha 14; Mohammed Shami 5-18, Mohammed Siraj 3-16) against. India 357/8 (Shubman Gill 92, Virat Kohli 88, Dilshan Madushanka 5-80). [caption id="attachment_4881" align="alignnone" width="300"] CWC 2023: 'Miyan Magic' combined with…

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Div Com accords warm reception to Champion para Athlete Sheetal Devi & Rakesh Kumar at Jammu

editor November 3, 2023

JAMMU: Para athletes Sheetal Devi, 16, and Rakesh Kumar, 16, were received and welcomed by Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar today in Jammu. After earning medals at the recently finished Para Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, the Para Athletes have returned. Despite all odds, Sheetal Devi—who was born without arms—became the first female armless champion archer in history.The Div Comm praised Sheetal Devi for her tenacity, resolve, and unbreakable character, which made her the first paraarcher without arms in history. He also praised Rakesh Kumar's efforts and accomplishments. He stated that the UT of J&K and the country are proud of the accomplishments of the paraathletes. The Div Comm went on to say that the UT of J&K is working hard to develop sports and athletes under the direction of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha.He also valued the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board's assistance in providing the athletes with amenities and care. Prominent athletes were in attendance, including ADDC Kishtwar's Sham Lal, J&K Sports Council member Ranjit Kalra, DSO Sports Council's Baljinder Singh, Arjuna Awadee and Krupali Singh, coach Abhilasha Choudhary, escort Romika Sharma, and others. [caption id="attachment_4877" align="alignnone" width="300"] Div Com accords warm reception to Champion para Athlete Sheetal Devi & Rakesh Kumar at Jammu[/caption]

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JKP Honours Parents Of Para Archer Sheetal Devi For Gold Medal Triumph At Para Asian Games

editor November 2, 2023

Jammu, Nov 2: in their home in the Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir Police honoured Sheetal's parents on Thursday in recognition of their daughter's gold medal achievement in the Para Asian Games. According to an official release, Kishtwar's Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Khalil Poswal, visited Sheetal Devi's home. Sheetal Devi is an amazing athlete who recently won a gold medal at the prestigious Para Asian Games. The purpose of the visit was to express gratitude and acknowledgement for Sheetal Devi's extraordinary accomplishment. According to the handout, India was immensely proud of Sheetal Devi, a committed and gifted para-athlete who won gold medals in the Para Asian Games.Her commitment, diligence, and remarkable sportsmanship have served as an example to the community and a monument to Kishtwar's unwavering spirit. He gave Sheetal Devi's parents his congratulations during his visit, acknowledging that their constant encouragement and support were crucial to her accomplishment. He praised Sheetal Devi's tenacity and resolve, praising her as a bright example of what can be accomplished with commitment and enthusiasm.He continued, saying that the SSP's visit demonstrated the Kishtwar Police Department's dedication to recognising and celebrating local talent. It was also a time of pride and celebration for the entire community, highlighting the significance of sports and their potential to empower both individuals and communities. Poswal went on to say that in addition to honouring Sheetal Devi's accomplishments, recognition also acts as a source of inspiration for future athletes in Kishtwar and beyond. It demonstrates that people can overcome obstacles and achieve greatness with perseverance, hard effort, and constant support, he continued. [caption id="attachment_4850" align="alignnone" width="300"] JKP Honours Parents Of Para Archer Sheetal Devi For Gold Medal Triumph At Para Asian Games[/caption]

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I never thought of scoring so many hundreds in these 12 years: Virat Kohli

editor November 1, 2023

New Delhi, Oct 31: Virat Kohli, an Indian batsman who is about to tie Sachin Tendulkar's record of 49 hundreds in one-day international cricket, has said that he never imagined amassing so many hundreds in just the past 12 years.During the current ODI World Cup, Kohli has been outstanding, amassing 354 runs in six games, including a century (his 48th) against Bangladesh in Pune. But after being removed for a duck during the match against England on Sunday, Kohli added unwelcome statistics to his ODI World Cup career. It was the first time in the tournament's history. In an exclusive interview with Star Sports, Kohli shared his thoughts on the trajectory of his career."When it comes to cricket, I never imagined reaching my current level of success and realising how fortunate I am to have had such a long career and record of accomplishments," added Kohli. "Nobody can plan these things, the way your journey is going, or the way things unfold in front of you. I had always dreamed I'd do this, but I never thought things would pan out this way exactly." In these twelve years, I never would have imagined that I would score so many hundreds and runs," he remarked.In addition, Kohli set a record for the fastest hitter to reach 26,000 runs in a cricket career. This milestone was reached in 567 innings by him. [caption id="attachment_4784" align="alignnone" width="300"] I never thought of scoring so many hundreds in these 12 years: Virat Kohli[/caption]

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Four detained for waving Palestinian flag during Pak-Bangla match in Kolkata

editor November 1, 2023

KOLKATA: When Pakistan and Bangladesh played cricket at the Eden Gardens for the World Cup, four people were arrested at the Maidan police station here, according to the authorities. They had been flying the Palestinian flag. A senior police official stated, "We had detained them for waving the Palestinian flag near Gate 6 and Block G1 (during the match on Tuesday)." He claimed that they did not, however, raise any slogans. The four onlookers, who were residents of the Bally, Ekbalpore, and Karaya regions, were released after some initial interrogation, the official informed . After some investigation, it was discovered that the four, who were all in their mid-20s, were protesting against the current conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza and had picked the international match to do so. [caption id="attachment_4774" align="alignnone" width="300"] Four detained for waving Palestinian flag during Pak-Bangla match in Kolkata[/caption]

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Lt Governor flags off ‘Run for Unity’ to commemorate birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in Srinagar

editor October 31, 2023

LG Administers ‘Rashtriya Ekta Diwas’ Pledge to the assembled gathering at Bakshi Stadium and Raj Bhavan Sardar Patel with his statesmanship, grit and courage unified the country and defended its territorial integrity and sovereignty so…

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