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Junior championship is a great platform for the budding badminton talents in India, says P V Sindhu
The 6th edition of the PNB MetLife Junior Badminton Championship (JBC) 2022 will be held in 12 cities across India under the banner of 12 State associations for age groups ranging from 7-17 years, the organisers of the event said in a statement on Monday. On the launch of JBC, P.V. Sindhu, brand ambassador of PNB MetLife stated, "PNB MetLife's Junior Badminton Championship is a great platform for the young budding Badminton talent in India.
IND v ZIM: Was pumped up to be in pressure situation, says Samson on unbeaten 43 in 2nd ODI
"I haven't got much time in the middle, so I wanted to test myself in a pressure (situation). I was really pumped up to be there in pressure situation and they were also bowling well with good bouncers. I really enjoyed the time in the middle," said Samson in a chat with broadcasters ahead of third ODI on Monday.
IND v ZIM, 3rd ODI: Shubman Gill's first hundred in international cricket takes India to 289/8
After captain KL Rahul and his deputy Shikhar Dhawan put on 64 runs for the opening stand, Gill (130 off 97 balls, 15 fours and a six) and Ishan Kishan (50 off 64 balls, six fours) put on 140 for the third wicket before the latter was run-out to give India a good total on a used pitch. For Zimbabwe, who had a couple of dropped catches, pacer Brad Evans took his maiden five-wicket haul in ODI cricket, with figures of 5-54.
Pak pace bowler Hasnain comes in as replacement for injured Afridi in Asia Cup
Afridi was ruled out of the tournament after being advised a 4-6 weeks rest by the medical team following an injury to the right knee ligament. He has also been ruled out of the seven-match home T20I series against England, which is to run from September 20 to October 2. Afridi is expected to return to competitive cricket in October with the T20I tri-series in New Zealand, also featuring Bangladesh as the third side and will be followed by the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in Australia in October-November.
Supreme Court terminates mandate of Committee of Administrator to manage affairs of AIFF
A bench comprising Justices D.Y. Chandrachud and A.S. Bopanna terminated the CoA and the day-to-day management shall be looked after by AIFF's acting secretary general exclusively. It added that the executive council of AIFF for the ensuing election shall be 23 members -- 17 members be elected by electoral college and six members be drawn from eminent players.
Following loss to New Zealand, West Indies' road to direct qualification for ODI World Cup looks tough
However, the West Indies will have to rely on other results if they are to avoid next year's Qualifier. Babar Azam's side registered a narrow nine-run triumph over a fighting Netherlands in Rotterdam on Sunday and moved equal on points with second-placed Bangladesh as a result of the win.
Lewandowski hits brace to end barren streak as Barca thrash Real Sociedad
Aleksander Isak wasted no time in equalising for the hosts, who forced Marc Andre Ter Stegen into some fine saves and saw a second-half goal ruled out for offside, reports DPA. Ansu Fati provided the inspiration to end Barcelona's three-game streak without a win, coming off the bench to provide two assists in six minutes -- Ousmane Dembele and Lewandowski the beneficiaries.
Champions Chess Tour: Praggnanandhaa stuns Carlsen in tiebreaks to finish runners-up in FTX Crypto Cup
Starting the round two points behind the Norwegian Carlsen, the 17-year-old Pragg was looking down and out after losing the third of the four rapid games. But Carlsen, who was steering the fourth game to a draw, blundered in the endgame and the Indian capitalised on it to take the match into blitz tiebreaks.
Durand Cup 2022: Mohammedan SC beat Jamshedpur FC 3-0
Mohammedan SC began the game on the front foot as they got an opening in the very first minute. Faslu Rahman found room to shoot and Jamshedpur FC goalkeeper Mohit Singh Dhami had to be alert to clear the danger. Dhami then denied Rahman again in the 17th minute with a fine save as Jamshedpur FC kept their opponents at bay. Vinil Poojary then went close for Jamshedpur FC with a free kick. Mohammedan then made their dominance count as Rahman poked home the rebound from a Dhami save in the 37th minute to give Mohammedan the lead which they preserved going into half-time.
Nominations of two candidates for post of AIFF President cancelled after complaints of manipulation
Ahead of the scrutiny of nominations on Sunday, a complaint was received from one Jonathan De Sousa, a member of the Goa Football Association, stating that he had got information that Amit Khemani, president, Daman & Diu Football Association and a member of the electoral college, had been out of the country since August 16 but he had seconded the candidature of Valanka.
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