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Jayden Daniels 2024 NFL draft scouting report, projection - ESPN
LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels' journey from top-50 recruit in 2019 to overwhelming 2023 Heisman favorite has been nothing short of incredible. Daniels showed early flashes of potential as a true freshman at Arizona State, throwing 17 touchdown passes and just two interceptions. After two up-and-down, frustrating seasons, however, he entered the transfer portal in 2022, landing with the Tigers and new coach Brian Kelly.
Ukraine must consider its interests in taking part in Paris 2024 says minister
Ukraine must consider whether taking part in next year's Paris Olympics is in the nation's interests but participation is impossible unless the IOC alters its "non-constructive position," Ukraine's sports minister said on Saturday.
WPL 2024: Full Squads Of All Franchises, New Players Bought At Women's Premier League Auction
Australian all-rounder Annabel Sutherland and uncapped Indian pacer Kashvee Gautam attracted the biggest bids of Rs 2 crores each from Delhi Capitals (DC) and Gujarat Giants (GG) respectively while another uncapped India batter Vrinda Dinesh from Karnataka was bought by UP Warriorz for Rs 1.3 crores at the Women's Premier League (WPL) auction 2024 on Saturday. All 30 slots, including nine overseas players across all the teams, were filled in the auction.
Uncapped Indians Kashvee Gautam, Vrinda Dinesh Break Bank At Women's Premier League 2024 Auction
Punjab pacer Kashvee Gautam fetched a winning bid of Rs 2 crore from Gujarat Giants at the Women's Premier League (WPL) auction in Mumbai on Saturday. The 20-year-old's base price was Rs 10 lakh. Both Gujarat Giants and UP Warriorz bid for Kashvee before the former managed to secure her services for the second edition of WPL. In another big payday for an uncapped Indian cricketer, UP Warriorz bid Rs 1.3 crore for 22-year-old Karnataka batter Vrinda Dinesh.
Women's Premier League 2024 To Be Played In February Only At One Venue: BCCI Secretary Jay Shah
BCCI secretary Jay Shah said on Saturday that the second edition of the Women's Premier League (WPL) will be played only in one city, like it was the case in the inaugural season. Shah, who is also the WPL committee's convenor, said the league will start in the second or third week of February, 2024. There were talks of next year's WPL being played in multiple cities like the IPL. "It is decided that we will have the tournament in February, most probably we will start in the second or third week.
Who Is Vrinda Dinesh? The Surprise 'Crorepati' Of Women's Premier League 2024 Auction
Vrinda Dinesh, the talented uncapped batter hailing from Karnataka, made waves after she was bought for a staggering price of Rs 1.3 crore by UP Warriorz at the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2024 Auction held in Mumbai on Saturday. With a base price of Rs 10 lakh at the auction, the 22-year-old sparked a bidding war between Gujarat Giants and Royal Challengers Bangalore. However, it was UP Warriorz who entered the fray and ultimately outbid the other two teams to secure the promising player's services for the upcoming season.
WPL 2024 Full List Of Sold And Unsold Players: Women's Premier League Live Updates
The Women's Premier League 2024 auction has began with five franchises looking to rope in a maximum of 30 players cumulatively. So far, five players have already been picked up. Gujarat Giants picked Phoebe Litchfield for Rs 1 crore while Delhi Capitals bought Annabel Sutherland for Rs 2 crore. Those are the two highest bids so far. The Gujarat Giants, who finished bottom in the points table last season, released the most number of players ahead of the auction, and were hence, in need to bolster their squad the most. The likes of Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and UP Warriorz needed a maximum of 5 players each while the Giants were in need of 10.