2023 sporting moments in pictures
The year was filled with sporting excellence, broken records and newly-crowned champions, and Reuters photographers were present to document every major twist and turn.
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Dravid gets extension as India coach despite World Cup heartbreak
NEW DELHI: Rahul Dravid will stay on as India head coach following an extension of his contract, which had expired with the 50-overs home World Cup earlier this month, the country's cricket board said on Wednesday (Nov 29).
Pakistan players told to put country before franchise leagues
LAHORE, Pakistan: Pakistan's contracted players must put national team duty ahead of franchise cricket, team director Mohammad Hafeez said after fast bowler Haris Rauf declined to be part of the team's test tour of Australia.
Watch: MS Dhoni Spotted Driving Mercedes G Class, Don't Miss The Car's Number
Former India captian MS Dhoni simply can't stay away from the headlines. As the talks over him being retained by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) ahead of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 settled, the wicket-keeper batter was spotted driving an exquisite car. A video emerged on social media, shared by Dhoni's 'tennis partner' Sumeet Kumar Bajaj, where the cricketing great could be seen driving a Mercedes G class car. The video, featuring Dhoni sitting inside the black Mercedes car, is said to have emerged from Ranchi.
"Patience, Grit And Perseverance": Indian Cricket Fraternity Reacts To Silkyara Tunnel Rescue
The Indian cricket fraternity took to social media to celebrate the rescue of all 41 trapped workers from the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand. Indian spin legend Anil Kumble took to X (formerly Twitter) and called the rescue act a work of "patience, grit and perseverance." "A big shoutout to everyone involved in successfully and safely rescuing all the trapped workers in the Silkyara tunnel. Commendable work of patience, grit and perseverance. Happy for the families to be reunited with their loved ones. Wishing speedy recovery and rehabilitation of the rescued workers. #UttarakhandTunnelRescue," tweeted Kumble.
"Ashes Are Going To Come": Ravichandran Ashwin's Bold Prediction About Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins' IPL 2024 Future
IPL 2024 retentions have created a stir and sparked the craze among the fans for the upcoming edition of the biggest T20 league in the world. The retentions brought many surprises as Gujarat Titans skipper Hardik Pandya moved back to his old franchise Mumbai Indians while Cameron Green was traded to Royal Challengers Bangalore. After witnessing such shocking retentions and some breathtaking performances during the ODI World Cup 2023, the fans are now eagerly waiting for the mini auctions, which are slated to be held on December 19 in Mumbai.
"Don't Keep So Much Hope": Kapil Dev's Straight Talk On India's Cricket World Cup Campaign
Excess hype often leads to broken hearts and hence it is always necessary to strike a balance, legendary Kapil Dev said on Tuesday in context of India's six-wicket defeat at the hands of Australia in the World Cup final earlier this month. The 1983 World Cup winning skipper said that the Indian fans should refrain from creating too much pressure and treat cricket just as another sport.
Rahul Dravid Signs New Contract, To Continue As Team India Head Coach
Indian men's cricket team head coach Rahul Dravid and support staff were given contract extensions by BCCI. Dravid's 2-year contract concluded after the end of Cricket World Cup 2023, where India reached the final but suffered a defeat to Australia in the title clash. The former India captain reportedly had multiple offers from different Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises on the table but he decided to continue his stint as the head coach of the men's national team. His first assignment after the contract renewal will be the tour of South Africa.