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BCCI must pay tax & host T20 World Cup in India: ex-treasurer Rungta
According to a document of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), if the government gives only 10 per cent exemption, it would have to pay $31 million (around Rs.226.58 crore) and if the government rejects exemption completely, then it will have to pay $124 million (around Rs.906.33 crore) -- provided it is willing to pay the tax from its account and host the prestigious World Cup.
4th Test: After draining 3rd Test, tired legs prepare for Brisbane
One of the reasons behind India's success on the last tour in 2018-19 was that they managed to keep the Aussies on the field for a long enough period in the Melbourne Test. India kept the hosts for close to 170 overs on the field in the first innings while making 443/7 and declaring. They ensured that the Aussies bowled on all four days.
SAI to employ Olympians, Paralympians as coaches & assistant coaches
The employment process, already underway, creates vacancies for 23 assistant coaches and four coaches. Olympians and Paralympians are eligible to apply as assistant coaches and medal winners can directly apply for the position of coaches which is a Group A position, said SAI in a statement on Thursday.
'What Killed Maradona?': Investigative documentary reveals all
With testimonies from those who knew him best, including Jon Smith, football's original 'super-agent', who represented Maradona; Fernando Signorini, Maradona's former trainer, and Giuseppe Bruscolotti, former captain of Napoli and teammate of Maradona, the documentary reveals how this lethal lifestyle, that began when Maradona was just a child, eventually led to his untimely demise.
Self-regulation key to responsible growth of online fantasy sports: Shailesh Haribhakti
As per the NITI Aayog guidelines, the online fantasy sports sector is expected to contribute nearly Rs 10,000 crore to the Indian government over the next 2-3 years by way of taxes. And in the coming few years, it also has the potential to attract FDI of more than Rs 10,000 crore and generate additional 12,000 direct and indirect jobs.
Battered, bruised India to take on Australia at bouncy Gabba (Preview)
Ace fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is racing against time to get fit from his abdominal strain while batsman Hanuma Vihari, who saw India through to a draw in the third Test, is unlikely to play due to hamstring injury. Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and batsman Mayank Agarwal too have injury worries.
Gavaskar can keep saying what he says, won't affect us: Paine
Gavaskar had said after the last Test that Paine's behaviour showed his frustration and that his bowling changes and field placements were not up to mark. Paine, however, said on Thursday that Gavaskar is entitled to his opinion and it won't make an iota of a difference to his team.
Pucovski out, Harris to open for Australia in 4th Test
Harris has not played Test cricket since the Ashes in 2019 where he was called in midway through the series, replacing Cameron Bancroft and scored 58 runs in six innings. Paine said that Harris deserved an opportunity for the amount of runs he has been scoring in the domestic Sheffield Shield cricket.
Thailand Open: Satwik-Chirag bow out of men's doubles
Satwik-Chirag suffered a 19-21, 17-21 defeat against the Indonesian duo of Mohammad Ahsan and Hendra Setiawan in a match that lasted 34 minutes. The Indian duo started off well, but couldn't hold on to their lead as Ahsan and Setiawan won the tight first game 21-19. In the second game, the Indonesian duo, howeved, upped their game and eased to a 21-17 win to enter the quarter-finals.
Bumrah crucial for Gabba, can adjust length more easily than others
The right-arm pace bowler, who is suffering from an abdominal strain and is a doubtful starter, is required not just because he is the only pacer left from the battery that won India the Test series last time in Australia in 2018-19. He is also needed because he is the only one who can more easily adjust to the length needed on the Gabba wicket.
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