india australia: Six-hitting Rohit Sharma guides India to series-levelling 6-wicket win against Australia in second T20I

Rohit Sharma displayed his six-hitting ability with an unbeaten 46 when Axar Patel took two wickets in a quick spell as India thrashed Australia in a rain-hit second T20I here on Friday by a six-wicket series- Level won.

The India captain hit four sixes and as many fours to help India chase down a target of 91 runs with four balls to spare in a match that was reduced to eight overs due to a wet outfield.

Earlier, Matthew Wade played an unbeaten knock of 43 off 20 balls to bowl Australia out for 90 for five.

Wade hit four fours and three sixes – all in the final over from Harshal Patel (0/32) – while captain Aaron Finch scored 31 off 15 when Rohit invited Australia to bat in a match in which Two-and-a-half hours.

Chasing down the target, Rohit made his intention clear as he, in a spree of six sixes, gave India a flying start by delivering three monstrous hits in the first over to Josh Hazlewood.

The India opener then deposited a slow delivery from Pat Cummins (1/23 in 2 overs) into the stands before lifting Adam Zampa (3/16 in 2 overs) for another maximum at long-off.

But the spinner came back to disturb the stumps of KL Rahul (10), who looked to go for the slog-sweep.

Virat Kohli (11) then hit a boundary off Daniel Sams, followed by another boundary off Zampa’s head.

However, the spinner won the battle of wits as his quick delivery stunned the Indian and removed the stumps.

The very next ball, Zampa trapped Suryakumar Yadav (0) and bowled India out for 55 for 3 in 4.3 overs.

Unfazed by the fall of wickets, Rohit continued to strengthen with cover of an over and then Sean Abbott pulled an over short fine for 11 runs.

Hardik Pandya hit a boundary off Cummins but he could not last long and Finch was dismissed in the seventh over.

Designated finisher Dinesh Karthik again played his part to perfection, taking the remaining runs off Sams’ delivery for a six and a four.

Earlier, Australia were looking to make a show for the capacity crowd at the VCA Stadium, but Axar Patel (2/13 in 2 overs) took two wickets in an impressive spell to leave them at 31 for 3.

Jasprit Bumrah (1/23 in 2 overs), who has been out of action since the end of the England tour with a back injury, produced a sensational yorker during his spell to get rid of the dreaded finch.

However, Wade made sure to add 44 runs in the last 18 balls with Steve Smith (8).

Harshal’s evening was another memorable one as he conceded 32 runs in his two overs without taking a wicket.

Both the teams will now travel to Hyderabad for the series-deciding third T20I match on Sunday.

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hockey india: Dilip Tirkey elected new Hockey India president

Former India captain Dilip Tirkey, who is leading the race for the post of Hockey India President, was on Friday elected unopposed for the top post. The Hockey India elections were to be held on 1 October, but the results were announced earlier as there were no contestants for any of the posts, paving the way for the incumbent candidates to be elected unopposed as per the federation’s constitution.

Uttar Pradesh hockey chief Rakesh Katyal and Hockey Jharkhand’s Bhola Nath Singh, who were in fray for the president’s post, chose Tirkey after they withdrew their nominations on Friday.

Bhola Nath has been elected unopposed as the General Secretary.

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has approved the appointments of Tirkey and his team.

The FIH, in a letter, said that when the number of contesting candidates for a position is equal to or less than the number of posts, they shall be deemed to have been elected unopposed in accordance with the election by-laws on the Hockey India website.

“Therefore, we are glad to see that the Executive Board of Hockey India has been elected as posted on the Hockey India website and the selection of the posts for all the posts was done unanimously,” it said.

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roger federer: Laver Cup 2022: Roger Federer to play doubles with Rafael Nadal today in his final match – The Economic Times Video

20-time Grand Slam singles champion Roger Federer is set to play one final time on the ATP Tour during the Laver Cup in London on Friday. He will not play singles. Instead, he will play doubles, partnering with Rafael Nadal, his longtime on-court rival and friend.

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BCCI: IPL to return to its old home and away format in 2023, confirms Sourav Ganguly

The Indian Premier League (IPL) will return to its original, pre-COVID-19 home-and-away format from the 2023 season, BCCI president Sourav Ganguly has conveyed to the board’s affiliated state units.

The IPL has only been held at a few venues since the outbreak of COVID-19 in 2020 as the lucrative league unfolded behind closed doors at three venues in the UAE – Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi.

In 2021 also, the tournament was held at four venues – Delhi, Ahmedabad, Mumbai and Chennai.

However, with the pandemic under control, the cash-rich league will return to its old format, with each team playing one home and one away match.

“The next season of the men’s IPL will also go back to the home and away format, with all ten teams playing their home matches at their designated venues,” read Ganguly’s note to state units.

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The note gave him a “snapshot” of the ongoing home season.

BCCI is organizing a full domestic season for the first time since 2020 and all multi-day tournaments will also return to the traditional home and away format.

BCCI AGM on October 18

The Board has confirmed that its AGM (Annual General Meeting) will be held on October 18. As per the notification sent by BCCI Secretary Jay Shah, the AGM will be held in Mumbai.

The women’s IPL is one of the important items on the agenda circulated to the state associations on Thursday evening.

Also on the agenda are the election of office bearers: president, vice president, secretary, joint secretary and treasurer.

Women’s IPL expected to start early next year

The BCCI is also working to host the inaugural edition of the much-awaited women’s IPL early next year.

PTI reported last month that the tournament is likely to take place in March after the Women’s T20 World Cup in South Africa.

“The BCCI is currently working on the much awaited Women’s IPL. We look forward to starting the first season early next year,” Ganguly wrote in a letter dated September 20.

Women’s IPL is expected to raise the standard of women’s cricket in India.

Apart from the women’s IPL, the BCCI is also launching a girls’ U-15 ODI tournament.

“We are delighted to introduce the Girls U15 One Day Tournament from this season. Women’s cricket has seen phenomenal growth across the globe and our national team is doing well. This new tournament is an opportunity for our young girls to play at the national level. Will prepare the route. And internationally,” wrote Ganguly.

The inaugural Women’s Under-15 event will be played from December 26 to January 12 at five venues – Bangalore, Ranchi, Rajkot, Indore, Raipur, Pune.

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India vs Australia: Stampede at Gymkhana Ground as fans gather in large numbers to buy tickets; 4 injured

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goa cm: FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2022: Goa launches host city logo – The Economic Times Video

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on 22 September launched the logo of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2022 host city. The Chief Minister said that organizing this FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Goa would give a boost to sports and fitness in the state. , The FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2022 is scheduled to be held in India from October 11 to 30. The seventh edition of the biennial youth tournament will be the first FIFA women’s competition to be hosted by India.

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women IPL: First season of women’s IPL expected early next year: BCCI President Sourav Ganguly

BCCI President Sourav Ganguly said that the first season of the much-awaited women’s IPL is expected to begin early next year. He informed the state units in a letter.

“The BCCI is currently working on the much awaited Women’s IPL. We look forward to starting the first season early next year,” Ganguly wrote in a letter dated September 20.

PTI reported last month that the tournament is likely to take place in March after the Women’s T20 World Cup in South Africa.

BCCI President Sourav Ganguly confirmed that the men’s IPL will return to the home and away format from the 2023 season. He informed the state units about this. Due to COVID, IPL has been held at certain venues only.

Due to COVID, IPL has been held at certain venues only.

In 2021 also, the tournament was held at four venues – Delhi, Ahmedabad, Mumbai and Chennai.

Mitigating the risk related to the pandemic has ensured that the league can now return to the old format where each team plays one home and one match.

“The next season of the men’s IPL will also go back to the home and away format, with all ten teams playing their home matches at their designated venues,” read Ganguly’s note to state units.

The note gave him a “snapshot” of the ongoing home season.

BCCI is organizing a full domestic season for the first time since 2020 and all multi-day tournaments will also return to the traditional home and away format.

(with inputs from PTI)

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