1. Sri Lanka clinch Asia Cup 2022 title
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Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by 23 runs in the Asia Cup final on 11 September.
Important facts
Pakistan captain Babar Azam won the toss and decided to bowl first. Batting first, Sri Lanka scored 170 runs for the loss of six wickets in 20 overs.
In reply, Pakistan's team was all out for 147 runs in 20 overs, for Pakistan, Mohammad Rizwan scored 55 runs in 49 balls.
The Player of the Tournament - Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka)
Man of the Match in the final - Bhanuka Rajapaksa (Sri Lanka)
Sri Lanka first won the Asia Cup title in 1986, then won in 1997, 2004, 2008, 2014 and now in 2022, the team has won the title.
India has won the Asia Cup title (seven times) for the most number of times.
Most Wins in Asia Cup
India - 7 times - 1984, 1988, 1990–91, 1995, 2010, 2016 & 2018
Sri Lanka - 6 times -1986, 1997, 2004, 2008, 2014, 2022
Pakistan - 2 times - 2000 and 2012
2. Stuart Broad surpasses Glenn McGrath to become second highest wicket-taker among pacers in Tests
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England pace veteran Stuart Broad on 11 September went past Australian great Glenn McGrath to become the second-most successful pacer in history of Test cricket.
IMPORTANT FACTS -
- He achieved this feat during the third and final Test against South Africa playing for England at The Oval.
Broad took his 564th Test wicket by dismissing South African captain Dean Elgar lbw for 36.
After taking this wicket, Broad has become the second most successful fast bowler in Tests, with his compatriot James Anderson taking the first spot with 666 wickets in this format.
Broad has now 565 wickets in 159 Tests at an average of 27.81 and economy rate of 2.94. His best bowling figures in an innings are 8/15.
Broad became the fifth-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket behind Muttiah Muralitharan (800), Shane Warne (708), James Anderson (666), and Anil Kumble (619).
3. Stuart Broad surpasses Glenn McGrath to become second highest wicket-taker among pacers in Tests
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England pace veteran Stuart Broad on 11 September went past Australian great Glenn McGrath to become the second-most successful pacer in history of Test cricket.
IMPORTANT FACTS -
- He achieved this feat during the third and final Test against South Africa playing for England at The Oval.
Broad took his 564th Test wicket by dismissing South African captain Dean Elgar lbw for 36.
After taking this wicket, Broad has become the second most successful fast bowler in Tests, with his compatriot James Anderson taking the first spot with 666 wickets in this format.
Broad has now 565 wickets in 159 Tests at an average of 27.81 and economy rate of 2.94. His best bowling figures in an innings are 8/15.
Broad became the fifth-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket behind Muttiah Muralitharan (800), Shane Warne (708), James Anderson (666), and Anil Kumble (619).
4. US Open : Carlos Alcaraz defeats Casper Ruud in four sets to win maiden Grand Slam
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Carlos Alcaraz, on September 11, won the men’s singles title in US Open 2022 after beating Norway’s Casper Ruud 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (7-1), 6-3 in the final at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
IMPORTANT FACTS -
- He also became the youngest world No. 1 player in the history of the ATP rankings.
- The 19-year-old has become the second youngest player in the Alcarez Open Era after American great Pete Sampras.
- Alcaraz has become the youngest Grand Slam winner since Spanish stalwart Rafael Nadal won the French Open trophy in 2005, at 19.
He is the youngest US Open winner in 1990 since 19-year-old Pete Sampras, the American legend. - Spain's young tennis star Carlos Alcarez and Norway's Kasper Rudd reached the finals of the US Open.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION -
Youngest world No. 1 in ATP rankings :
Carlos Alcaraz - 19 years, four months, 12 September 2022
Layton Hewitt - 20 years, nine months 19 November 2001
Marat Safin - 20 years, 10 months, 20 November 2000
John McEnroe - 21 years, one month March 3. 1980
Andy Roddick - 21 years, two months 3 November 2003
Björn Borg 21 - year, three months old August 23, 1977
5. US Open : Carlos Alcaraz defeats Casper Ruud in four sets to win maiden Grand Slam
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Carlos Alcaraz, on September 11, won the men’s singles title in US Open 2022 after beating Norway’s Casper Ruud 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (7-1), 6-3 in the final at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
IMPORTANT FACTS -
- He also became the youngest world No. 1 player in the history of the ATP rankings.
- The 19-year-old has become the second youngest player in the Alcarez Open Era after American great Pete Sampras.
- Alcaraz has become the youngest Grand Slam winner since Spanish stalwart Rafael Nadal won the French Open trophy in 2005, at 19.
He is the youngest US Open winner in 1990 since 19-year-old Pete Sampras, the American legend. - Spain's young tennis star Carlos Alcarez and Norway's Kasper Rudd reached the finals of the US Open.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION -
Youngest world No. 1 in ATP rankings :
Carlos Alcaraz - 19 years, four months, 12 September 2022
Layton Hewitt - 20 years, nine months 19 November 2001
Marat Safin - 20 years, 10 months, 20 November 2000
John McEnroe - 21 years, one month March 3. 1980
Andy Roddick - 21 years, two months 3 November 2003
Björn Borg 21 - year, three months old August 23, 1977
6. Amit Shah flags off Fit India Freedom Moto Ride at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah flagged off the Fit India Freedom Moto Ride at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi on 9 September.
IMPORTANT FACTS -
- It is a pan India bike ride by 75 bikers at 75 important places.
The event is historic as bikers will cover a distance of over 18,000 kms.
Ten women from India will also participate in the event along with four international bike riders from different professions.
Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Nisith Pramanik, Minister of State for External Affairs Meenakshi Lekhi and Members of Parliament were present at the event.
7. Amit Shah flags off Fit India Freedom Moto Ride at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah flagged off the Fit India Freedom Moto Ride at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi on 9 September.
IMPORTANT FACTS -
- It is a pan India bike ride by 75 bikers at 75 important places.
The event is historic as bikers will cover a distance of over 18,000 kms.
Ten women from India will also participate in the event along with four international bike riders from different professions.
Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Nisith Pramanik, Minister of State for External Affairs Meenakshi Lekhi and Members of Parliament were present at the event.
8. Neeraj Chopra became first Indian to win prestigious Zurich diamond league Final 2022 in Switzerland
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Olympic gold medalist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on September 8 achieved another historic feat, becoming the first Indian to win the coveted Diamond League Final title in Switzerland.
IMPORTANT FACTS -
- Neeraj Chopra has become the first Indian to win the Diamond League trophy.
He overtook Czech Republic's Jakob Vadleccho with a throw of 88.44m.
Neeraj's first throw was a foul, while the second throw measured 88.44 metres, which was enough for him to win the title.
Neeraj threw third throw 88, fourth 86.11, fifth 87 and sixth throw of 83.60 meters.
Germany's Julian Weber finished third with 83.73m.
With this win, Neeraj won the prize money of Rs 23.98 lakh and also captured the Diamond Trophy.
Neeraj did not participate in the first Diamond League held in Doha and the third in Silesia.
In Stockholm, Neeraj had made a national record with a throw of 89.94m, but he could only win a silver medal.
He became the winner in Lausanne and now he has also won the gold medal in the finals.
9. Neeraj Chopra became first Indian to win prestigious Zurich diamond league Final 2022 in Switzerland
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Olympic gold medalist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on September 8 achieved another historic feat, becoming the first Indian to win the coveted Diamond League Final title in Switzerland.
IMPORTANT FACTS -
- Neeraj Chopra has become the first Indian to win the Diamond League trophy.
He overtook Czech Republic's Jakob Vadleccho with a throw of 88.44m.
Neeraj's first throw was a foul, while the second throw measured 88.44 metres, which was enough for him to win the title.
Neeraj threw third throw 88, fourth 86.11, fifth 87 and sixth throw of 83.60 meters.
Germany's Julian Weber finished third with 83.73m.
With this win, Neeraj won the prize money of Rs 23.98 lakh and also captured the Diamond Trophy.
Neeraj did not participate in the first Diamond League held in Doha and the third in Silesia.
In Stockholm, Neeraj had made a national record with a throw of 89.94m, but he could only win a silver medal.
He became the winner in Lausanne and now he has also won the gold medal in the finals.
10. Harmanpreet Singh nominated for FIH Player of the Year Award -2021-22
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Indian hockey player Harmanpreet Singh has been selected among the five players nominated for the Men's Player of the Year award for the 'FIH Hockey Stars Awards 2021-22' on 6 September.
IMPORTANT FACTS -
- PR Sreejesh and Savita Poonia were nominated for the best men's and women's goalkeepers respectively.
Indian team vice-captain Harmanpreet was named along with Arthur de Sloover and Tom Boon (Belgium), Niklas Wellen (Germany) and Thierry Brinkman (Netherlands) for the FIH Men's Player of the Year award.
There is no Indian in the list of players nominated for the FIH Women's Player of the Year award.
Harmanpreet had won the award last year as well when Indian players and coaches won all the awards after a historic performance at the Tokyo Olympic Games.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION -
List of Awards :
FIH Player of the Year Award :-
Women - Felice Albers (Netherland), María José Granatto (Argentina), Frédérique Matla (Netherland), Agustina Gorzelany (Argentina), Georgina Oliva (Spain).
Men - Arthur de Sloover (Belgium), Harmanpreet Singh (India), Niklas Wellen (Germany), Thierry Brinkman (Netherland), Tom Boon (Belgium).
FIH Goalkeeper of the Year Award :
Women - Savita (India), Josine Koning (Netherland), Belén Succi (Argentina), Jocelyn Bartram (Australia), Phumelela Mbande (South Africa).
Men - Loïc van Doren (Belgium), PR Sreejesh (India), Pirmin Blaak (Netherland), Arthur Thieffry (France), Alexander Stadler (Germany).
FIH Rising Star of the Year Award :
Women - Charlotte Englebert (Belgium), Luna Fokke (Netherland), Mumtaz Khan (India), Jip Dicke (Netherland), Amy Lawton (Australia).
Men - Miles Bukkens (Netherland), Timothée Clément (France), Sanjay (India), Pau Cunill (Spain), Rizwan Ali (Pakistan)
FIH Coach of the Year Award :
Women - Janneke Schopman (India), Jamilon Mülders (Netherlands), Katrina Powell (Australia), Raoul Ehren (Belgium), Adrian Lock (Spain).
Men - Jeroen Delmee (Netherlands), Michel van den Heuvel (Belgium), Graham Reid (India), Garreth Ewing (South Africa), Frederic Soyez (France).
