Category: Sports

Indian Cricket Leagues are the new normal

Arijit Bose
Indian Cricket Leagues

New Delhi: The evolution of Indian cricket leagues is a fascinating journey that reflects the growing popularity and commercialization of cricket in India. Here’s an overview of the key milestones in the evolution of Indian cricket leagues: Early Domestic Competitions Ranji Trophy (1934) Established as the premier first-class cricket competition in India. Named after Ranjitsinhji, the tournament involves teams representing regional and state cricket associations. Duleep Trophy (1961) Another significant first-class competition named after Kumar Shri Duleepsinhji. Initially contested by teams representing geographical zones of India. Irani Cup (1959-60) A…

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IL T20 picks the best for a action packed season

Arijit Bose

Dubai: Ahead of the third season of the IL T20, 69 players have been retained by their respective teams including Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Nicholas Pooran, David Warner and Mohammad Amir. The third season of the tournament will begin on January 11, 2025 and will be played in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah till February 9. The window for retained players opened on June 1 and teams were given two weeks to submit their list of retained players. Defending champions MI Emirates have retained captain Pooran, Dwayne Bravo, Akeel Hossain,…

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West Indies to get the Kyle Mayers touch in T20 World Cup

Arijit Bose
Kyle Mayers

New York: West Indies opener Brandon King has been ruled out of the remaining matches of the T20 World Cup due to a side strain injury. West Indies Cricket has included left-handed batsman Kyle Mayers in the team in his place. Brandon King was injured during the match against England. The ICC said in a statement that the Event Technical Committee of the current T20 World Cup 2024 has approved the inclusion of left-handed batsman Kyle Mayers in the West Indies team in place of Brandon King. Mayers is expected…

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Can the Blue Brigade outclass the Bangla Tigers ?

Arijit Bose

Antigua: India and Bangladesh are to clash on Saturday in the 47th match of the T20 World Cup 2024. On one side is the team captained by Nazmul Shanto, which will be out of the tournament if it loses this match, while on the other hand, with a win, Team India captained by Rohit Sharma will come very close to the semi-finals. After making a winning start in the Super 8, India now faces Bangladesh. India can make some changes in this match. So far, the Rohit brigade has had…

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Pat Cummins shakes things up with a hat – trick

Arijit Bose
Pat Cummins

New Delhi: Australian fast bowler Pat Cummins achieved a special feat by taking a hat-trick in the Super 8 match of the ICC T20 World Cup played against Bangladesh . This is the first hat trick in T20 World Cup 2024. Cummins became the seventh and second Australian bowler to take a hat-trick in the T20 World Cup. In this match played at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Australia defeated Bangladesh by 28 runs under DLS rule. Pat Cummins bowled Mahmudullah Riyad on the fifth ball of the 18th over. Then…

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FC Barcelona shuts down its academies in India

Arijit Bose
FC Barcelona

Mumbai: Fourteen years after it opened for business, the world-famous football team FC Barcelona has made the decision to close all of its academies in India, where it had intended to teach children in the renowned “La Masia (youth academy)” method.   FC Barcelona did not provide a formal explanation for the shutdown. Beginning on July 1, all of its academies in the Indian cities of Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Pune will close. The club sent a statement on its website stating, “FC Barcelona has informed the families involved…

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Detroit Pistons show Monty Williams the way out

Arijit Bose
Monty Williams

New York: After only one season, in which they finished with an NBA-worst 14-68 record, the Detroit Pistons dismissed coach Monty Williams.   Owner of the Pistons, Tom Gores, issued a statement saying, “I want to thank Monty for his hard work and dedication. Decisions like these are difficult to make.” “During a season, a coach faces a lot of dynamic challenges, which Monty always handled with grace.” But going ahead, we will set a new route after closely examining our performance and evaluating where we are as a company.…

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Kane Williamson refuses central contract

Arijit Bose

Wellington: Surprisingly, star batsman Kane Williamson of New Zealand has decided not to accept a central contract with New Zealand Cricket (NZC), which would restrict his international participation to Test matches for the BlackCaps this coming summer. Williamson has given up his leadership in the T20I and ODI formats after a disastrous effort in the T20 World Cup 2024, when New Zealand was eliminated in the group stages. The 350-year-old international veteran “re-emphasised his long-term commitment to the Black Caps in all three formats, despite declining a central contract for…

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For India’s Olympic Games stars bulls eye was only aim

Arijit Bose
Olympic Games

New Delhi: India has had several memorable moments in the history of the Olympic Games, showcasing the country’s talent across various sports. Here are some of the greatest: 1. Dhyan Chand’s Hat-Trick of Golds (1928, 1932, 1936) 1928 Amsterdam: India won its first Olympic gold in field hockey. 1932 Los Angeles: The Indian team dominated, winning all matches with large margins. 1936 Berlin: Led by Dhyan Chand, often considered the greatest hockey player ever, India secured another gold, defeating Germany 8-1 in the final. 2. Abhinav Bindra’s Gold Medal (2008…

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Bangla’s Gorbo: Playing Footie with Football

Arijit Bose
Football

Kolkata: West Bengal and football share a deep and passionate connection that has been integral to the state’s cultural and social fabric. Here’s an overview of this dynamic relationship: Historical Background Early Introduction: Football was introduced to Bengal by the British during the colonial period. The sport quickly gained popularity, with clubs and tournaments emerging as early as the late 19th century. Mohun Bagan’s Historic Win: In 1911, Mohun Bagan Athletic Club, one of the oldest and most storied clubs in India, made history by defeating the East Yorkshire Regiment…

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