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Adopt constitution and hold elections at earliest to ensure staging of World Cup: FIH to CoA

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) shot off a letter to the Committee of Administrators (CoA), asking it to "expeditiously" draft the new Constitution and conduct elections and said any further delay would jeopardise the World Cup, scheduled to be held in Bhubaneswar and Rourkela from January 13 to 29 next year. "...in order to ensure that the 2013 FIH Hockey Men's World Cup can still be played in India as planned, we kindly ask you to provide us with a detailed timeline for the preparation and adoption of the Constitution as well as the holding of the elections to the Executive Board of Hockey India," FIH CEO Thierry Weil wrote in a letter to the Hockey India CoA, a copy of which is in possession of PTI.

Watch: Cheteshwar Pujara "Does It Again", Scores Third Double Century For Sussex In County Championship

Cheteshwar Pujara has continued his fine form for Sussex. On Day 2 of their match against Middlesex in the County Championship Division Two, Pujara scored his third double ton this season. Courtesy Pujara's double ton, Sussex crossed the 500-run mark in the first innings. Pujara was the last wicket to fall for Sussex on Wednesday. He ended on 231 off 403 balls. Earlier, in the season Pujara had made a comeback to the Indian Test side after some solid performances for Sussex. Watch: Pujara scores double ton for Sussex yet again

Not In A Position To Host Asia Cup T20, SLC Tells Asian Cricket Council

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Wednesday informed the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) that the board will not be in a position to host the upcoming edition of the Asia Cup T20 because of the economic and political crisis in the country. The development comes after the SLC recently postponed the third edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) due to the ongoing crisis.

Not in a position to host Asia Cup T20, Sri Lanka Cricket tells Asian Cricket Council

The development comes after the SLC recently postponed the third edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) due to the ongoing crisis. "Sri Lankan cricket has conveyed that due to the existing political and economic situation in their country specially where foreign exchange is concerned it is not an ideal situation for them to host such a mega-event of six teams in the island," an ACC source said.

Badminton's loss is squash's gain: Teenager Anahat Singh set for Commonwealth Games debut

Commonwealth Games, hopes to bump into her role model P V Sindhu over the course of her stay in Birmingham. Anahat's desire to meet India's most decorated shuttler doesn't come as a surprise considering she played badminton before deciding to make a career out of squash. As a 6-7 seven year-old, the Delhi-based girl watched the likes of Sindhu, Saina Nehwal and Lee Chong Wei play in the Indian Open at the Siri Fort Complex here and since then she has not been able to flush badminton out of her system.

‘Captain’ Cheteshwar Pujara slams 3rd double ton in 7 games for Sussex

Cheteshwar Pujara, making his captaincy debut for Sussex, slammed an unbeaten double century (212 not out, 383b, 20x4, 2x6)- his third double ton in just seven games this season- to take his team to 494 for eight against on Day 2 against Middlesex at Lord’s on Wednesday. At the time of writing this, Pujara, who notched up his highest score of the season, was the third-highest run-getter in the County Championship Division 2.The 34-year-old has now scored 978 runs in seven games at a incredible average of 139.71, with his highest score being 203. His astonishing tally includes three double hundreds and two hundreds.

After Tokyo high, India now 'target' historic CWG gold in men's hockey

Commonwealth Games, which will put an end to Australia's dominance in the sport at the multi-sport event. Australia won six successive gold medals in men's hockey competition since the sport was introduced at the CWG in 1998 Kuala Lumpur. India have shown transformation since winning an Olympics bronze after 41 years in Tokyo and the Graham Reid-led side would look to better its silver medal-winning efforts at Delhi 2010 and Glasgow 2014.

"Aap Yogya Hain": After Rishabh Pant's Munna Bhaiya Post, Mirzapur Actor Responds

Rishabh Pant's brilliant display in the third ODI against England was the reason behind India winning the ODI series. He was named 'Player of the Match' for his brilliant unbeaten century that helped India beat England by five wickets at Old Trafford in Manchester and seal the series 2-1. Coming in to bat with India in trouble at 72/4, before Pant hit 125* to help India chase down the 260-run target with just under eight overs to spare. After the series, a particular Twitter post from Pant went viral.

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Adopt constitution and hold elections at earliest to ensure staging of World Cup: FIH to CoA

Watch: Cheteshwar Pujara "Does It Again", Scores Third Double Century For Sussex In County Championship

Not In A Position To Host Asia Cup T20, SLC Tells Asian Cricket Council

Not in a position to host Asia Cup T20, Sri Lanka Cricket tells Asian Cricket Council

Badminton's loss is squash's gain: Teenager Anahat Singh set for Commonwealth Games debut

‘Captain’ Cheteshwar Pujara slams 3rd double ton in 7 games for Sussex

After Tokyo high, India now 'target' historic CWG gold in men's hockey

"Aap Yogya Hain": After Rishabh Pant's Munna Bhaiya Post, Mirzapur Actor Responds