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Sports Top 10 News: The discussion about the Indian team has intensified. Team India will be seen in action tomorrow i.e. on 19th September. Meanwhile, many veteran players are making big statements about Team India. Indian team captain Rohit Sharma has also held a press conference before the start of this match. Talking about other sports, the Indian hockey team has won the Asian Champions Trophy title. They defeated China in the final match. In such a situation, let’s take a look at the 10 big news of the sports world.
10 big news of sports world
Afghanistan vs South Africa series starts
The first ODI series between Afghanistan and South Africa is scheduled to start on September 18. This is an important series for both teams with ODI matches before the ICC Champions Trophy in February 2025. Hasmatullah Shahidi will continue to lead Afghanistan. Sharjah Cricket Ground in UAE will be Afghanistan’s home ground for this series. That is, Afghanistan will host this series.
Temba Bavuma ruled out of Afghanistan series
A three-match ODI series will be played between South Africa and Afghanistan. The first match will be played on 18 September. But even before this, South Africa has suffered a major setback. Regular captain Temba Bavuma has been ruled out of the first ODI due to illness. In his place, Aiden Macram has been made the captain for the first match. This is the first encounter between South Africa and Afghanistan after the T20 World Cup 2024. Then there was a semi-final match between these two teams, in which Africa won.
Will try to play good cricket: Rohit Sharma
Team India looks fully prepared to play under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma. The team has been practicing in Chennai for the last few days. The role of spin bowlers is going to be very important in this match to be played in Chennai. Recently, the Bangladesh team has defeated Pakistan at its home ground. Where they won 2-0. In such a situation, some fans believe that the Bangladesh team can overpower Team India like Pakistan. When Rohit Sharma was asked something similar during the press conference, Rohit Sharma said that every team enjoys defeating India. Let them enjoy. Last time when the England team visited India, many things were being said at that time too. But we do not focus on those things, we just try to play good cricket.
Rohit Sharma said this about KL Rahul
While talking to the media, captain Rohit Sharma praised KL Rahul a lot. Rohit said that we all know what Rahul can do. He is a very talented player. KL Rahul scored a brilliant century against South Africa, after which he also played an innings of more than 80 runs in Hyderabad. However, it is unfortunate that after this he got injured and could not play. Rohit clearly said that he does not see any reason why Rahul cannot play Tests. Rohit has not said it clearly, but has hinted in his talks that KL Rahul’s playing in the playing eleven of the Test to be held from September 19 is almost certain. That is, it is possible that Sarfaraz Khan may have to sit out in the first match.
Big statement by Bangladesh head coach
Bangladesh head coach Chandika Hathurusingha said that we get encouragement by playing with the best team in the world. Coming to India and playing against them is the best challenge nowadays. Playing against the best always gives you an idea of ​​where you stand. As a player, you are always looking for such opportunities. Speaking about the victory against Pakistan, Hathurusingha said that this has boosted the team’s confidence but it is aware of its shortcomings. The way we performed in that series and the way we came back after falling behind was fantastic. There is a different kind of pressure while playing against India. We understand where we stand, we know the strong and weak links of the team.
Prize money announced for Women’s T20 World Cup
The ICC has announced to give approximately $7,958,000 (Rs 66,64,72,090 crores) for the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, which is more than double the previous season. The winner’s prize money has also been increased by 134% and the winning team will now get $2,340,000 (about Rs 19,59,88,806 crores). At the same time, the runner-up team will get $1170000 (about Rs 9,79,78,432 crores). The Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 is to be held on the soil of the UAE. Earlier it was to be held in Bangladesh. But looking at the political situation there, the ICC then decided to hold it in the UAE. This time a total of 10 teams will participate in the T20 World Cup, the schedule of which has already been announced by the ICC.
Indian Hockey Team won Asian Champions Trophy
In the Asian Champions Trophy 2024, the Indian hockey team defeated China 1-0. At the beginning of this match, no one from both the teams was able to score a goal. Then a few minutes before the match ended, Jugraj Singh scored a goal for India. Due to this goal, the Indian hockey team was successful in winning the title. India won the Asian Champions Trophy title for the fifth time in total. China made it to the final for the first time and lost for the first time.
Anderson can play MLC
T20 cricket is the most popular among the three formats of cricket. This format has created a buzz all over the world and this is the reason why even players who have retired from international cricket are not able to stop themselves from playing in the T20 league. The name of a great bowler can now be included among such cricketers. This great bowler is none other than former England cricketer James Anderson, who has 704 wickets in Tests to his name. Anderson recently said goodbye to international cricket. After retirement, Anderson is now associated with the England cricket team as a bowling mentor. Actually, James Anderson is in the mood to return to the field once again after retirement. James Anderson may return to T20 cricket after 10 years, as a team from America’s Major League Cricket (MLC) has shown interest in joining him for the 2025 season.
Raina and Rayudu said this about the captaincy of the Indian Test team
Two former Indian cricket team players Suresh Raina and Ambati Rayudu have given their opinion about the Indian Test team captaincy. Where both the players have named different names. Suresh Raina was asked who will be the next captain in the Test format in place of Rohit Sharma. Then Raina said that KL Rahul can play the role of the next captain of the Indian team. After him there are also Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant and there is still a lot of time. Rayudu said that Jasprit Bumrah should captain the Indian Test team.
Rahkeem Cornwall created history
In the CPL, Barbados Royals bowler Rahkeem Cornwall bowled brilliantly against St Kitts and Nevis Patriots and dealt with half the team alone. He took 5 wickets for just 16 runs in 4 overs and created a new history in the CPL. This is Rahkeem’s best bowling performance in T20 cricket. Rahkeem has become the 10th bowler in the world and only the fourth West Indies bowler to take 5 wickets in the history of the Caribbean Premier League. Not only this, this is the best performance of any West Indies bowler in the history of CPL. Thanks to Rahkeem’s brilliant bowling, Barbados Royals won against St Kitts and Nevis Patriots and became the first team to qualify for the playoffs of CPL 2024.
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