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Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Friday appointed a new Director of Cricket for IPL, the team announced on social media. The franchise has appointed England men's performance director Mo Bobat into the role that was earlier held by Mike Hesson. Bobat is set to leave his position at the ECB early next year. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/mo-bobat-appointed-rcbs-director-of-cricket-after-franchise-parted-ways-with-mike-hesson-ipl-2024-2023-09-29-895303

India TV Sports Wrap on September 28: The Men's 10m air pistol team of Sarabjot Singh, Arjun Singh Cheema and Shiva Narwal bagged 6th Gold medal for India at the Asian Games 2023. The Indian trio outclassed the Chinese team to take the yellow metal. Roshibina Devi takes a Silver medal after losing in the 60 kg Wushu final. Meanwhile, Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma has made a claim on the team combination for the ICC World Cup 2023. Here are all the top 10 trending sports stories on September 28. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/other/india-tv-sports-wrap-on-september-28-todays-top-10-trending-news-stories-2023-09-28-895081

Sift Kaur Samra registered a record Gold in the women's individual 50m rifle event on Wednesday, September 27. She registered the best hit of 469.6, a new world record, to boost India to their fifth Gold medal in the Hangzhou Games. Ashiu Chouksey also finished third to clinch a Bronze in the same event to claim her medal of the day. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/other/hangzhou-asian-games-2023-sift-kaur-samra-wins-gold-in-women-s-50m-rifle-shooting-event-ashi-chouksey-claims-bronze-2023-09-27-894909

He will fly for India on Saturday and New Zealand are hopeful Southee will recover in time for the side's opening game in the mega-event on October 5 in Ahmedabad from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/pxBY3b5 via IFTTT

The third and final ODI between Bangladesh and New Zealand is set to be played today in Dhaka. The visitors are leading the series 1-0 after winning the second ODI by 86 runs. Ish Sodhi was the hero for them registering his best figures with the ball and had also played a crucial role with the bat earlier in the match. This is the last match for both teams before they embark on their World Cup campaigns next month. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/bangladesh-vs-new-zealand-3rd-odi-from-pitch-report-to-records-all-you-need-to-know-about-dhaka-ban-vs-nz-2023-09-26-894730

Rohit was all praise for off-spinning all-rounder R. Ashwin, who returned to ODIs after a gap of 20 months from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/Nt0ev3T via IFTTT

The Indian shooters Divyansh Panwar, Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar and Rudrankksh Patil on Sunday gave India its first Gold medal at the Asian Games 2023 as the trio clinched the top prize in Men's 10m Air Rifle Team event. The trio finished with a score of 1893.7 and also shattered the World record with a jaw-dropping performance at the 10m range in Hangzhou. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/other/asian-games-india-win-first-gold-medal-at-hangzhou-games-2023-air-rifle-team-shatter-world-record-divyansh-panwar-aishwary-pratap-singh-tomar-2023-09-25-894545

Asian Games 2023 Day 2 Highlights: India end Day 2 with 6 medals including Gold in women's cricket, men's 10m rifle Asian Games 2023 Highlights: Two days, 11 medals! It has been a good start for the Indian athletes with 11 medals in two days in Hangzhou in the 19th Asian Games. The day started with two bronze medals in rowing with men's four finals and quadruple sculls finals teams finishing on the podium. Aishwarya Pratap Singh won a bronze in men's 10m air rifle final while Adarsh Singh, Anish Bhinwala, and Vijayveer Singh won bronze in rapid fire pistol 25m event. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/other/asian-games-2023-live-india-look-to-clinch-more-medals-on-day-2-in-hangzhou-india-women-cricket-rowing-shooting-smriti-mandhana-india-schedule-2023-09-25-894530

The Indian men's hockey team began their ongoing Asian Games campaign in Hangzhou in a majestic manner as they routed Uzbekistan  16-0 in their opening fixture on Sunday, September 24. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/hockey/asian-games-2023-indian-men-s-hockey-team-hammers-uzbekistan-16-0-to-kickstart-medal-chase-2023-09-24-894436

BAN vs NZ, 2nd ODI, Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka Pitch Report:  After a washout in the first ODI both Bangladesh and New Zealand will take on each other in the 2nd ODI of the ongoing three-match series at the same venue - Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka on Saturday, September 23. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/ban-vs-nz-2nd-odi-shere-bangla-national-stadium-pitch-report-weather-update-and-playing-xi-changes-2023-09-23-894267

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday, September 22 announced the schedule for the upcoming men's Under-19 World Cup 2024 in Sri Lanka. This will be the 15th edition of the Junior World Cup and will take place at five venues in the Sri Lankan capital Colombo. The U19 World Cup 2024 will take place from January 13 to February 4 with the warm-up matches to be held from January 6 to 12. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/icc-announces-u19-world-cup-schedule-with-a-new-format-defending-champions-india-to-take-on-bangladesh-in-opener-2023-09-22-894150

An unbeaten half-century from opener Chadwick Walton has guided Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) into the final of the ongoing edition of the Caribbean Premier League 2023 after a convincing seven-wicket win over Guyana Amazon Warriors. The Kieron Pollard-led side will now take on the winner of Qualifier 2 to be played between Guyana Amazon Warriors (GAW) and Jamaica Tallawahs on Friday, September 22 at the Providence Stadium in Guyana. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/caribbean-premier-league-2023-trinbago-knight-riders-sink-guyana-amazon-warriors-in-qualifier-1-to-advance-to-summit-clash-2023-09-21-893888

Even as the ODI Cricket World Cup in India is set to begin next month on October 5, the International Cricket Council (ICC) is busy preparing for the mega event in the shortest format next year. West Indies and USA will jointly host the T20 World Cup next year in June and the ICC has locked in three venues in the USA for the tournament. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/icc-confirms-three-venues-in-usa-for-t20-world-cup-2024-2023-09-20-893771

India begin its campaign in the Asian Games 2023. Football and Volleyball teams will be in action on September 19 as a few sports will begin before the opening ceremony on September 23. Meanwhile, Cheteshwar Pujara has been suspended for one match in the County Championship. Here are top 10 trending sports stories on September 19. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/other/india-tv-sports-wrap-on-september-19-today-s-top-10-trending-news-stories-2023-09-19-893520

World Wrestling Championships 2023: India's wait for a medal at the ongoing World Wrestling Championships 2023 continued as Abhimanyu went down in the 70kg freestyle Bronze medal bout on Sunday. The Indian grappler lost the match on technical superiority 1-12 to Armenia’s Arman Andreasyn in the championships in Belgrade, Serbia. Meanwhile, Sachin Mor has got a chance to fight in the 79kg repechage. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/other/world-wrestling-championships-2023-indias-medal-wait-continues-as-abhimanyu-loses-bronze-medal-bout-sachin-mor-2023-09-18-893333

India hammered Sri Lanka in the final of the Asia Cup at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo to claim their record-eighth title in the history of the tournament as Mohammed Siraj dazzled with the ball. Siraj turned out to be the difference in the game as the Hyderabad-born pacer ripped the Sri Lankan batting order to shreds. The-29-year-old was awarded the Player of the Match for his match-winning spell of 6 for 21.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/ind-vs-sl-asia-cup-final-india-outclass-sri-lanka-in-one-sided-clash-to-claim-record-eighth-asia-cup-title-2023-09-17-893235

The latest edition of the World Wrestling Championship is upon us as Belgrade, Serbia prepares to host the event starting on Saturday, September 16. The venue is going to host the event for the second consecutive year as wrestlers from across the world will look to win medals and stamp their authority on the mat. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/other/where-to-watch-world-wrestling-championships-indias-contingent-complete-schedule-and-live-streaming-details-2023-09-16-893008

Indian cricket team decided to bowl first in their last Super 4 match against Bangladesh in the Asia Cup 2023 on Friday, September 15. As expected, the management made as many as five changes to their playing eleven having already secured a spot in the final of the tournament. India handed an ODI debut to youngster Tilak Varma who came in the place of star batter Virat Kohli. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/billion-dollar-water-boy-virat-kohli-entertains-fans-while-carrying-drinks-vs-bangladesh-watch-it-here-ind-vs-ban-super-4-2023-09-15-892875

Pakistan and Sri Lanka are scheduled to face each other today in the ongoing Asia Cup. It is a crucial encounter for both teams as the winner will reach the final of the tournament and will face India. However, the weather forecast was not promising for this match either and as expected, rain has delayed the toss in Colombo. It is pelting down at the moment, and it seems that we are in for a shortened encounter. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/asia-cup-2023-who-will-face-india-in-final-if-pak-vs-sl-match-gets-washed-out-2023-09-14-892671

Team India is back in form with their injured players returning fit. The Rohit Sharma-led side have won their last three matches so far against Nepal, Pakistan and Sri lanka. They have also made it to the final of the ongoing Asia Cup. While the batters have done their job with almost everyone chippng in with runs, the bowling attack has also stepped up in need even defending 213 runs against Sri Lanka. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/rohit-sharma-shubman-gill-and-kuldeep-yadav-gain-in-latest-icc-odi-rankings-2023-09-13-892485

Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma continued his red-hot form in ODIs by smashing his third consecutive fifty in the ongoing Asia Cup 2023 match against Sri Lanka on Tuesday, September 12. Rohit scored 53 off 48 balls in the Super 4 match against Sri Lanka and completed 10,000 runs in ODIs. He also bagged another feather in his record cabinet by scoring 8,000 ODI runs as an opener and became the fastest cricketer to claim this feat. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/ind-vs-sl-asia-cup-2023-rohit-sharma-becomes-fastest-cricketer-to-score-8-000-runs-as-opener-india-vs-sri-lanka-asia-cup-2023-super-4-2023-09-12-892296

Novak Djokovic entered the record books on Sunday (September 11) after beating Daniil Medvedev in the US Open 2023 final. The Serbian legend claimed the record-levelling 24th Grand Slam title in the singles and then paid tribute to the legendary basketball player Kobe Bryant, who donned the no.24 jersey for the Los Angeles Lakers. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/tennis/novak-djokovic-remembers-kobe-bryant-dons-mamba-forever-tshirt-after-winning-24th-grand-slam-title-2023-09-11-892104

The high-octane clash between India and Pakistan in Asia Cup 2023 Super Fours on Sunday, September 10 began with a bang as Indian openers were on fire from the outset. Skipper Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill came set from the dressing room as they defused the Shaheen Afridi threat with the captain smashing a six in the very first over of the innings.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/asia-cup-2023-when-does-reserve-day-come-into-play-during-india-vs-pakistan-clash-with-heavy-rain-in-colombo-2023-09-10-891926

Shreyas Iyer had a back spasm during warm-up today,” stated an official team spokesperson from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/TpVKbOZ via IFTTT

Set to make a comeback after a long injury break, Indian star KL Rahul donned the wicket-keeping gloves in his team's practice session at R Premadasa Stadium on Friday. Rahul, who last played for India in March 2023, missed out on being part of the Playing XI for the first two Asia Cup matches as he continued to recover from a fresh niggle. But as he has now joined the Indian squad, back-up player Sanju Samson has been sent home. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/asia-cup-super-fours-kl-rahul-all-in-readiness-for-wicket-keeping-duties-sanju-samson-sent-back-home-ahead-of-ind-vs-pak-clash-ishan-kishan-2023-09-09-891666

All eyes are on the India vs Pakistan clash in the Super Four round of the Asia Cup. The match is scheduled to take place on September 10 in Colombo. The arch-rivals are facing each other for the second time in eight days and probably, will lock horns again in the final if they end up at the top two positions in the points table. But with rain set to play spoilsport, the organisers have added a reserve day not only for IND vs PAK clash, but also for the final scheduled on September 17. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/asia-cup-2023-what-happened-when-india-vs-pakistan-encounter-last-took-place-in-colombo-2023-09-08-891526

On an easy batting surface at the Sri Ramakrishna College ground, MP had no hesitation in opting to bat first from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/zse1Ju6 via IFTTT

Pakistan captain Babar Azam is oozing confidence ahead of the marquee Super Four clash against India in the ongoing Asia Cup. The arch-rivals are scheduled to face each other for the second time in 8 days on Sunday (September 10). The group stage encounter between the two teams had to be called off due to rain but not before India posted 266 runs before getting bundled out in the 49th over of the innings. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/we-are-always-ready-for-the-big-match-babar-azam-oozes-confidence-ahead-of-marquee-clash-vs-india-2023-09-07-891320

Having recovered, the stylish batter is expected to strike a balance for India starting with the high-intensity clash against Pakistan on Sunday till the end of the World Cup from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/xkvcLDQ via IFTTT

Indian players received a big boost in the latest ICC ODI Rankings after their impressive performance against Nepal in the most recent Asia Cup 2023 match. India's star opener Shubman Gill surpassed Pakistan's in-form Imam-ul-Haq to clinch third players in the batters' chart while the young wicketkeeper batter Ishan Kishan jumped 12 places to record his career-best 24th position. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/icc-odi-rankings-indian-players-make-big-strides-after-impressive-outing-against-nepal-in-asia-cup-2023-shubman-gill-ishan-kishan-2023-09-06-891084

Indian sprinter Hima Das has been provisionally suspended by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) for three whereabouts failures in a span of 12 months. The development was confirmed by an Indian official. Das can face a maximum ban of up to two years, but it can be reduced to one year depending on the degree of fault by the Indian athlete. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/other/hima-das-suspended-by-nada-for-three-whereabout-failures-in-12-months-2023-09-05-890927

India's 15-member squad for the upcoming World Cup was announced today and leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal missed out on making it to the mega event. Another wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav was preferred in the squad while the other two spinners - Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel - are all-rounders. However, both of them are left-arm spinners and many reckoned, India's bowling attack is one-dimensional. Former chief selector Chetan Sharma has opened up on the squad picked for World Cup and also listed out the possible reason for Chahal not getting picked. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/yuzvendra-chahal-missed-out-because-chetan-sharma-gives-his-views-on-india-s-squad-for-world-cup-2023-2023-09-05-890902

South African star wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock will be pulling the curtains down on his ODI career after the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 in India. De Kock, who made his debut for the Proteas in ODIs in 2013, has already announced his retirement from Tests in 2021 citing reason to spend more time with his family and will now be hanging his boots from ODIs just aged 30. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/quinton-de-kock-announces-shock-retirement-from-odis-world-cup-2023-in-india-to-be-his-last-assignment-2023-09-05-890897

Pakistan and India have already qualified for the Super Four stage from Group A from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/m5JKFi4 via IFTTT

It was a momentous occasion for Nepal on Monday, September 4 in the ongoing Asia Cup, playing Team India for the first time across formats. Nepal, who are making their Asia Cup debut were rolled out for 104 against Pakistan in their tournament opener but gave a better performance with the bat against India, aided by the Men in Blue's poor fielding. Opener Aasif Sheikh scored a gritty half-century and all-rounder Sompal Kami with a late 48-run knock helped Nepal to get to a fighting total of 230. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/watch-virat-kohli-can-t-stop-himself-from-dancing-on-nepalese-songs-during-india-nepal-asia-cup-2023-match-2023-09-04-890765

Thailand women's cricket team's star spinner Nattaya Boochatham created history with her three wickets against Kuwait in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Asia Region Qualifier on Monday, September 4. Nattaya completed 100 wickets in T20Is to become the first-ever cricketer, male or female, to reach the 100-wicket mark in international cricket.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/nattaya-boochatham-registeres-historic-achievement-in-t20i-cricket-after-completing-100-wickets-thailand-vs-kuwait-2023-09-04-890761

Australia's star batting all-rounder Glenn Maxwell hinted at skipping the upcoming ODI series against India to remain fit for the ICC ODI World Cup 2023. Australia start their preparations for the mega event in India with eight ODI matches lined up in September, including three against India starting on September 22. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/ind-vs-aus-star-australia-all-rounder-glenn-maxwell-may-miss-odi-series-against-india-to-focus-on-icc-world-cup-2023-2023-09-04-890747

Team India started off poorly in their Asia Cup game against Nepal on Monday (September 4). After opting to bowl first, the Men in Blue dropped as many as three catches inside five overs to reprieve Nepal openers Kushan Bhurtel and Aasif Shiekh. Virat Kohli was one of the culprits dropping the latter while Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan were the other players who dropped the catch. However, India redeemed themselves soon to pick wickets at regular intervals to storm back into the contest. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/asia-cup-2023-virat-kohli-creates-record-after-plucking-a-single-handed-catch-in-ind-vs-nep-know-details-2023-09-04-890736

Indian cricket team made a stunning comeback against Nepal after a poor start in their second Asia Cup 2023 match on Monday, September 4. Indian fielders dropped three easy catches in the first five overs of the game as Nepal strived to start brilliantly in their first-ever ODI game against Rohit Sharma-led side. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/watch-virat-kohli-takes-one-handed-stunner-after-series-of-dropped-catches-india-vs-nepal-asia-cup-2023-2023-09-04-890726

India's athlete Avinash Sable confirmed his maiden appearance in the Diamond League final as he finished fifth in the men’s 3000m steeplechase race at the Xiamen Diamond League 2023. Sable clocked a timing of 8:16.27 in the Xiamen finals at the Egret Stadium. He will be joining his compatriots Neeraj Chopra and Murali Sreeshankar for the finals that will happen on September 16 and 17 in Eugene, USA.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/other/avinash-sable-qualifies-for-his-maiden-diamond-league-final-will-join-neeraj-chopra-m-sreeshankar-in-eugene-2023-09-03-890517

In a major development, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) suspended all domestic cricket tournaments on Saturday, September 2. Sri Lanka's Ministry of Sports will oversee all the operations, including the Major Club 3-Day Tournament till further updates. This move originated after the board dispute over restricting domestic tournaments and their disagreement with the sports ministry. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/sri-lanka-cricket-suspends-all-domestic-tournaments-ministry-of-sports-to-run-old-structure-2023-09-02-890375

India's Chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa won the hearts of numerous fans around the world when he defeated some giants in the recently concluded FIDE Chess World Cup. The 18-year-old defeated the current World No.2 Fabiano Caruana and World No.3 Hikaru Nakamura on his way to the final. Even though Praggnanandhaa fell short on the final hurdle against Magnus Carlsen, he ran him for money in a tie-breaker.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/other/to-beat-carlsen-at-16-is-huge-achievement-anurag-thakur-felicitates-r-praggnanandhaa-2023-09-01-890188

Netherlands cricket team is set to play three practice matches against Karnataka as part of their preparation for the ODI World Cup in India. The players hopeful to be picked for the World Cup are currently in Bengaluru training hard with head coach Ryan Cook overlooking the proceedings keenly. The cricket board has confirmed that the Netherlands' final squad for the mega event will be announced on September 7. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/netherlands-set-to-play-3-one-day-matches-against-karnataka-to-prepare-for-world-cup-2023-in-india-2023-08-31-890000