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ICC Warns USA Cricket of Potential 'Notice' Over Governance Concerns: Report
Reports indicate that the ICC has issued a grave warning to USAC, outlining two prime areas of non-compliance that could see the organization formally cautioned. First on the list is one related to the failure to attain governance standards ordered by the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee. Getting National Governing Body designation for every sport that will be competed for in Los Angeles during the 2028 Olympics is paramount.
India's Leadership Lineup for Sri Lanka Tour: Suryakumar for T20Is, Rohit Sharma Heads ODIs
Debutant Riyan Parag, who made his debut T20Is against Zimbabwe, found his maiden ODI call-up with Harshit Rana too finding a place in the squad. Virat Kohli and K.L. Rahul along with Shreyas Iyer make up the 50-over team.
Shivam Dube Credits Dravid and Rohit's Support for T20 WC Focus
Despite a modest performance with the bat in the T20 tournament, scoring only 13 runs across eight matches with a highest score of 34, Dube proved his mettle when it mattered most. His quickfire 27 off 16 balls in the final was pivotal in India clinching the title.
FIFA Rankings: India Stuck at 124, Argentina Strengthens Grip on Top Spot
The same side's hard times went on after facing defeats against Qatar and Afghanistan, a result that led them to slide three places down in the rankings of the month of June. India's slide started in December last year when it got into the top 100 for a month with the 99th rank.
Gambhir Engages National Selection Committee on Sri Lanka Tour Squad: Insights Revealed
The Cricbuzz report said one hour of talks, majorly within the committee and with Gambhir, were on the selection of the squad for the series against Sri Lanka, in the presence of the selection panel led by Ajit Agarkar and BCCI secretary Jay Shah.
Kapil Dev: Virat and Rohit's Legacy Equals Tendulkar and Dhoni
Following Kohli, Rohit Sharma also announced his retirement from T20Is after steering India to the T20 World Cup title. Speaking to IANS during a curtain raiser event for the Trinity Golf Championship League, Kapil Dev discussed the contributions of these cricketing stalwarts and shared insights on the Indian contingent for the Paris Olympics:
Potential Olympic Fallout: Dick Pound Warns US Over Chinese Swimmer Probe
Pound, who is also the first president of the World Anti-Doping Agency, noted that the U.S. move to investigate the doping allegations leveled against 23 Chinese swimmers using The Rodchenkov Act may be contrary to the world anti-doping code.
Gambhir Says Goodbye to KKR in Heartfelt Video Message
Gambhir led KKR to victory, securing two IPL titles as a player and a third as a mentor in 2024.
Mark Wood Steps in for James Anderson in England's XI for Second Test
Wood missed the first Test at Lord's due to his recent participation in England's T20 World Cup in the Caribbean, where he claimed three wickets across five matches. Although he hasn't played any first-class games for Durham this season, his selection was confirmed following England's commanding victory by an innings and 114 runs at Lord's.
Suryakumar Yadav Surges as Contender for India’s T20I Captaincy, Overtaking Hardik Pandya
While Pandya made himself available for the upcoming T20s against Sri Lanka, local media reports claimed the new head coach Gautam Gambhir and chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar are favouring Suryakumar, who had led India in eight T20Is against Australia and South Africa last year.
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