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'Forcefully You Can't Do Anything': India Star On Ishan Kishan-Shreyas Iyer Contract Row

Veteran India wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha on Thursday said nothing can be done 'forcefully' if a cricketer does not want to play domestic cricket, while adding that it is the base and every player should value it enough to prosper. Saha's reaction came after Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer were on Wednesday excluded from the annual player retainership list for the 2023-24 season, with the BCCI saying in a statement that the two cricketers 'were not considered for the annual contracts in this round of recommendations'. "That is BCCI's decision and personal decision of concerned players. Forcefully, you can't do anything," the stumper said about Kishan and Iyer's axe.

'Don't Mess With An Aussie': Alyssa Healy Tackles Pitch Invader During WPL 2024 Match

UP Warriorz skipper Alyssa Healy tackled a pitch invader after he entered the field of play during the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2024 match against Mumbai Indians in Bengaluru on Wednesday. The veteran Australia cricketer was not pleased with the pitch invader and took it upon herself to stop him from disrupting play. The incident happened on the final over of MI's innings when Anjali Sarvani dismissed Sajeevan Sajana and although it was not aired, pictures have gone viral on social media.

Turmoil In Hockey: HI Head Dilip Tirkey, Secretary Bhola Nath Singh Deny Rift In Joint Statement

Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey and secretary general Bhola Nath Singh on Wednesday denied outgoing CEO Elena Norman's assertion of a rift between them, asserting that they are "united" and working in the best interest of the sport. Norman resigned on Tuesday and in an interview to PTI she alleged that there was factionalism in the body. The 49-year-old Australian suggested that Tirkey and Singh were at loggerheads and also complained of a difficult work environment. In a joint statement, Tirkey and Singh rejected Norman's claims.

Who Is Mathias Boe? Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty's Coach And Would-Be Husband Of Taapsee Pannu

Bollywood actress Taapsee Pannu is all set to marry her long-time boyfriend Mathias Boe. In an exclusive report by NDTV, the couple is likely to get married by the end of March this year. According to sources, the wedding is likely to be a complete family affair and no big Bollywood A-listers are expected to be a part of the celebration. Known for giving hits like Pink, Dunki, Marmarziyaan, and many more, Taapsee has been dating the Denmark's badminton ace for over ten years.

'Struggled At 5th Position': Ex-England Captain Points Out Flaw In Ravindra Jadeja's Batting

Former England captain Alastair Cook criticised the batting of India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja after the player failed to play a noticeable knock in the Ranchi Test. Jadeja, who batted at number 5 ahead of Sarfaraz Khan and Dhruv Jurel in both innings against England, failed to help the team's cause by returning scores of run-a-ball 12 and 4 off 33. Cook opined that the India star finds it hard to maintain a balance between attack and defence whenever he bats at the number 5 spot.

Ex-RCB Star Alleges Match-Fixing In Kolkata League Cricket. CAB Responds

Wicketkeeper-batter Shreevats Goswami, who was a member of the 2008 Under-19 World Cup-winning team, on Thursday alleged that a match in the Cricket Association of Bengal's (CAB) first division league seemed fixed from the manner in which some dismissals took place during the game. Goswami shared videos of a game between Mohammedan Sporting and Town Club on his Facebook page. He alleged that Mohammedan Sporting batters seemed to be intentionally getting out to concede seven points to Town Club which is associated with former Team India manager Debabrata Das, who is the current CAB secretary. Das was the Indian tam's administrative manager during the tour of England in 2022.

Yuki Bhambri Makes His First ATP 500 Semifinals In Men's Doubles

India's Yuki Bhambri made his first men's doubles semifinals of the ATP 500 tour after he and his partner Robin Hasse upset third seeds Jamie Murray and Michael Venus in the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships in Dubai on Thursday. Bhambri and his Dutch partner Hasse, who came through the qualifying round to earn a spot in the main draw, took one hour and 22 minutes to produce a remarkable performance to beat Britain's Murray and New Zealand's Venus 6-4, 7-6(1).

Hardik Pandya Would've Been Axed From BCCI Contract, But This Assurance Saved Him: Report

Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan were excluded from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) list of centrally-contracted players due to not playing in domestic tournaments. While the move was welcomed by a number of experts, it also started a conversation surrounding all-rounder Hardik Pandya who was handed a Grade A contract despite not taking part in Ranji Trophy matches. According to a report by Indian Express, Hardik was handed the contract after he assured BCCI and selectors of his participation in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20s and Vijay Hazare Trophy if he has no commitments with the national team.

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'Forcefully You Can't Do Anything': India Star On Ishan Kishan-Shreyas Iyer Contract Row

'Don't Mess With An Aussie': Alyssa Healy Tackles Pitch Invader During WPL 2024 Match

Turmoil In Hockey: HI Head Dilip Tirkey, Secretary Bhola Nath Singh Deny Rift In Joint Statement

Who Is Mathias Boe? Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty's Coach And Would-Be Husband Of Taapsee Pannu

'Struggled At 5th Position': Ex-England Captain Points Out Flaw In Ravindra Jadeja's Batting

Ex-RCB Star Alleges Match-Fixing In Kolkata League Cricket. CAB Responds

Yuki Bhambri Makes His First ATP 500 Semifinals In Men's Doubles

Hardik Pandya Would've Been Axed From BCCI Contract, But This Assurance Saved Him: Report