1. Virat Kohli Equals Sir Don Bradman's Record By Playing 500th International Match
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Star Indian cricketer Virat Kohli achieved a significant milestone by playing his 500th international match against the West Indies in Port of Spain.
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During this crucial game, Kohli displayed his exceptional batting prowess by scoring his 76th century across all formats, a remarkable feat for an Indian batsman.
On the second day of the Test match at the Queen's Park Oval, Kohli joined the distinguished company of Sir Don Bradman to complete his 29th Test century.
The Indian skipper's hundred came after waiting for an overseas Test century for almost five years, making it all the more special for him.
Kohli's unbeaten innings on the first day saw him steadily inching towards his hundred and finally achieved the feat off the second ball of the 91st over with a four off Jomel Warrican.
His innings of 121 was built on a solid foundation, facing 206 balls and hitting 11 fours, demonstrating his class and determination at the crease.
Kohli's partnership with world No. 1 Test all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja played a key role in helping India recover from a mid-innings defeat and post a challenging 438 in the first innings.
By equaling Sir Don Bradman's record of 29 Test centuries, Virat Kohli has further cemented his position as one of the greats of modern times in the world of cricket.
2. Shah Rukh Khan roped in as brand ambassador for ICC World Cup 2023
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Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan has been roped in as the brand ambassador for the ICC World Cup 2023.
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Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan launched the World Cup 2023 campaign 'It Takes One Day' with his iconic voiceover.
The ICC World Cup 2023 is scheduled to be held in India from 5 October to 19 November 2023.
India's first match will be against Australia on October 8 and it will face Pakistan on October 15 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
A total of 10 teams will participate in the tournament, with India, Afghanistan, Australia, England, Bangladesh, New Zealand, Pakistan and South Africa qualifying directly based on their performance in the 2020–2023 ICC Cricket World Cup Super League.
The remaining two teams will be determined through the ongoing World Cup qualifiers in Zimbabwe.
About International Cricket Council (ICC)
It is the global governing body for cricket.
It was founded in 1909 as the Imperial Cricket Conference by representatives from England, Australia and South Africa.
In 1989, its name was changed to International Cricket Council (ICC).
Representing 108 members, it regulates and administers the game of cricket and works with members to develop the game.
It presides over the ICC Code of Conduct, playing conditions, the Decision Review System and other ICC regulations.
Headquarters - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
3. Stuart Broad, the second fast bowler to take 600 wickets in Test cricket
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England's Stuart Broad became the second fast bowler to achieve the feat of 600 wickets in Test cricket.
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Broad achieved this feat during the fourth Ashes Test against Australia at Old Trafford.
He took the crucial wicket of Travis Head to reach the 600 wicket mark on the first day of the match.
The only other fast bowler to achieve this remarkable feat is Broad's England teammate James Anderson.
Currently, Stuart Broad is fifth in the all-time list of highest wicket-takers in Test cricket, while James Anderson is third.
The top spots in the list are occupied by spinners:
Muttiah Muralitharan
Shane Warne
James Anderson
Anil Kumble
Stuart Broad
Stuart Broad made his Test debut in 2007 against Sri Lanka in Colombo.
He has played 166 Test matches so far and has been a part of four Ashes winning teams for England.
4. Ajit Singh won gold medal in Para Athletics Championship in Paris
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Indian athlete Ajit Singh won the gold medal in the final of men's javelin throw F46 at the Para Athletics Championships in Paris.
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Ajit Singh topped the event with a throw of 65.41.
He broke the previous championship record of 61.89 held by Chunliang Guo of China.
Rinku, another Indian athlete, won the silver medal with a best throw of 65.38.
Sri Lanka's Dinesh Priyanta Herath and Rinku finished joint second in the event.
Sundar Singh Gujjar, representing India, finished fourth with a throw of 61.81.
About World Para Athletics Championships
Prior to 2017 it was known as the IPC Athletics World Championships, is held every two years and focuses on Paralympic athletics.
These championships are organised by World Para Athletics, a subcommittee of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC).
Competition includes a variety of athletics events specifically designed for athletes with physical and intellectual disabilities.
The IPC Athletics World Championships were held for the first time in 1994 in Berlin, Germany.
5. Carlos Alcaraz wins first Wimbledon title
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Spain's Carlos Alcaraz won the Wimbledon title 2023 by defeating four-time defending champion Novak Djokovic in the men's singles category.
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Alcaraz won the match with a score of 1–6, 7–6(6), 6–1, 3–6, 6–4 to secure his first Wimbledon title.
The match was played on the Center Court of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, England.
Alcaraz is the third Spanish man to win Wimbledon after Manuel Santana (1966) and Rafael Nadal (2008,2010).
Wimbledon Championships 2023 Winners:
Category | Winner | Runner-up |
Women's Singles | Marketa Vondrousova | Ons Jabeur (Tunisia) |
Men's Singles | Carlos Alcaraz (Spain) | Novak Djokovic (Serbia) |
Women's Doubles | Barbora Strýcová & Hsieh Su-wei | Elise Mertens & Storm Sanders |
Men's Doubles | Wesley Koolhof & Neal Skupski | Horacio Zeballos & Marcel Granollers |
Mixed Doubles | Mate Pavić & Lyudmyla Kichenok | Xu Yifan & Joran Vliegen category |
6. Wimbledon 2023: Marketa Vondrousova defeats Ons Jabeur for first Slam title
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Marketa Vondrousova became the first unseeded player in the Open Era to win the women's singles championship at Wimbledon 2023.
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In the final, Marketa Vondrousova defeated Ons Jabeur, who had been runner-up in the previous year's tournament.
Marketa Vondrousova is a Czech tennis player who achieved her career-highest career ranking of world No. 14 according to the Women's Tennis Association (WTA).
About Wimbledon Championships
It is the oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament.
It has been held at the All England Club in Wimbledon, London since 1877, played on grass courts.
Wimbledon is one of the four Grand Slam tournaments, along with the Australian Open, the French Open and the US Open.
The tournament takes place over two weeks in late June and early July, culminating in a singles final.
7. Nishad Kumar won silver medal in Para Athletics World Championships in Paris
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Indian athlete Nishad Kumar won the silver medal in the men's high jump event at the 2023 Para-Athletics World Championships in Paris.
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Nishad achieved this medal in the High Jump T47 event. With this win, Nishad has become the second athlete to win a medal in this event.
The 2023 World Para Athletics Championships determine qualification for the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris.
The top four athletes in each individual medal event at the 2023 Championships secure their places at the 2024 Paralympic Games.
About World Para Athletics Championships
It was previously known as the IPC Athletics World Championships prior to 2017, is held every two years and focuses on Paralympic athletics.
These championships are organized by World Para Athletics, a subcommittee of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC).
Competition includes a variety of athletics events specifically designed for athletes with physical and intellectual disabilities.
The IPC Athletics World Championships were held for the first time in 1994 in Berlin, Germany.
8. Sheikh Talal Fahad Al Ahmad Al Sabah elected as OCA President
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Sheikh Talal Fahd Al Ahmad Al Sabah of Kuwait has been elected as the new President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA).
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Sheikh Talal was succeeded by his brother Sheikh Ahmad al-Fahd al-Sabah.
Sheikh Talal succeeded his elder brother, Sheikh Ahmed Al-Fahad Al-Sabah, who led the OCA until 2021.
Sheikh Ahmed was forced to step down after being found guilty of forgery and sentenced to at least 13 months in prison.
Sheikh Talal defeated Kuwaiti Hussein Al-Musallam, OCA Director General and World Aquatics President, at the OCA General Assembly in Bangkok.
Olympic Council of Asia (OCA)
The OCA was founded in 1982 by Sheikh Talal's father, Fahad Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.
It serves as the governing body of the Games in Asia and currently consists of 45 member National Olympic Committees.
The International Olympic Committee recognized the OCA the same year it was founded in 1982.
Established: 16 November 1982, New Delhi
Headquarters: Kuwait City, Kuwait
Chairman: Talal Fahd Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah
Membership: 45 National Olympic Committees
Motto: Ever Onward
"Road to Asian Games" campaign launched
OCA in partnership with Asian Sports Federation (AESF) announced the "Road to Asian Games" campaign for the upcoming 2022 Asian Games.
The campaign aims to bring the Olympic spirit to eSports and includes an education program for eSports athletes participating in the Asian Games.
9. Aadhav Arjuna Elected as President of the Basketball Federation of India (BFI)
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Aadhav Arjuna, the president of the Tamil Nadu Basketball Association (TNBA), emerged victorious in the election held at Nehru Stadium and secured the position of president of the Basketball Federation of India (BFI).
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Aadhav received an impressive 38 out of the 39 votes, defeating the incumbent president, K Govindaraj.
Kulvinder Singh Gill, a former player and the president of the Madhya Pradesh Basketball Association, was elected as the secretary general.
The Basketball Federation of India (BFI)
It was established in 1950 and is the governing body for basketball in India. It holds affiliation with FIBA Asia and the Indian Olympic Association.
Basketball in India has its roots dating back to the early 1900s, introduced by Christian missionaries and YMCAs.
The first national basketball championships took place in 1934, and India joined FIBA in 1936.
The BFI's primary responsibility is to foster the development and promotion of basketball in India.
This includes organising national and international tournaments and providing training and support to players and coaches.
10. Ajit Agarkar Appointed Chairman of Senior Men's Selection Committee
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The Board of Control of Cricket (BCCI) has appointed Ajit Agarkar as the chairman of the Senior Men's Cricket Selection Committee.
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The decision was made by the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC), consisting of Sulakshana Naik, Ashok Malhotra, and Jatin Paranjape.
After conducting interviews with several applicants, the CAC unanimously selected Ajit Agarkar for the position of chairman.
Composition of the Selection Committee:
The Senior Men's Selection Committee now consists of Ajit Agarkar as the chairperson.
Other members of the committee include Shiv Sundar Das, Subroto Banerjee, Salil Ankola, and Sridharan Sharath.
This committee will play a crucial role in selecting players for various international matches and tournaments.
Agarkar's Cricketing Career:
Ajit Agarkar is a former India all-rounder, known for his contributions to Indian cricket.
He represented the country in 26 Tests, 191 ODIs, and four T20Is.
Agarkar also has an impressive record in domestic cricket, having played 110 first-class matches, 270 List A matches, and 62 T20 matches.
About Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)
It is the national governing body of cricket in India.
The headquarters of the BCCI is located at the Cricket Center near the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
The BCCI is responsible for the administration and organisation of cricket activities in India at both the national and international levels.
Establishment - December 1928
President - Roger Binny
CEO - Hemang Amin
Vice President - Rajeev Shukla
Men's Coach - Rahul Dravid
