UAE facing exit from T20 World Cup after loss to Sri Lanka
MELBOURNE: The UAE were all but knocked out of the T20 World Cup after suffering a comprehensive 79-run loss to Sri Lanka.
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Sates defends FINA Swimming World Cup title, Le Clos aims to find form
Matthew Sates and Chad le Clos will be flying the South African flag high at the three-leg FINA Swimming World Cup set to get under way this week.
Jay Shah confirms Team India won't travel to Pakistan for Asia Cup 2023
BCCI secretary Jay Shah on Tuesday made it clear that India will play the Asia Cup next year at a neutral venue. The 2023 edition, which will be played in the 50 over format ahead of the ODI World Cup in India, has been allotted to Pakistan. "We have decided to play at a neutral venue," Shah was quoted as saying by multiple cricket websites after the conclusion of the BCCI AGM.
After Becoming BCCI Chief, Roger Binny Names Two Areas He Wants To Work On
Newly elected BCCI president Roger Binny on Tuesday said that he wants to primarily focus on the prevention of injuries to the players. Former India fast bowler Roger Binny succeeded Sourav Ganguly as the new President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The 1983 World Cup winner will be the 36th chief of the Indian cricket board. The 91st Annual General Meeting of the BCCI was held in Mumbai. Notably, Binny was the only candidate to have filed a nomination for the top post.
Cricket-England's Topley doubtful for T20 World Cup opener v Afghanistan
MELBOURNE : England seamer Reece Topley appears doubtful for their opening T20 World Cup match against Afghanistan after rolling his ankle during practice, the team said on Tuesday.
Cricket-Netherlands stumble to five-wicket win over Namibia
MELBOURNE : The Netherlands suffered a loss of Dutch courage on the way to a nerve-racking, five-wicket win over Namibia at the T20 World Cup in Geelong on Tuesday that moved them a step closer to qualifying for the Super 12 phase.
Roger Binny Set To Be Named 36th BCCI President But Questions Remain On ICC Chairmanship
The issue of ICC chairmanship will be up for discussion when the BCCI holds it Annual General Meeting (AGM), where former India cricketer Roger Binny will replace Sourav Ganguly as the new Board President in Mumbai on Tuesday. The election of the next set of office-bearers will be a mere formality as all are set to be elected unopposed. However, the members will deliberate if BCCI should field a candidate for the ICC chair or support incumbent Greg Barclay for a second term. The last date for filing the nominations for the ICC top job is October 20. The ICC Board will meet from November 11-13 in Melbourne.
Roger Binny to be elected 36th BCCI president but questions remain on ICC chairmanship
Sourav Ganguly as the new Board President on Tuesday. The election of the next set of office-bearers will be a mere formality as all are set to be elected unopposed. However, the members will deliberate if the BCCI should field a candidate for the ICC chair or support incumbent Greg Barclay for a second term. The last date for filing the nominations for the ICC top job is October 20. The ICC Board will meet from November 11-13 in Melbourne.