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Speculation intensified regarding Jay Shah’s successor as BCCI Secretary, with several prominent candidates emerging. Rohan Jaitley, the current president of the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) and son of the late Arun Jaitley, is seen as a frontrunner due to his administrative experience and connections within the BCCI. Ashish Shelar, a senior BJP leader and current BCCI Treasurer, is another strong contender, leveraging his political influence and cricket administration background. DevajitSaikia, currently serving as BCCI Joint Secretary, is considered a dark horse for the position, while Anil Patel, secretary of the Gujarat Cricket Association, also remains in contention. Arun Dhumal, IPL Chairman, could be a strategic choice given his extensive experience in cricket management. The decision is crucial as Shah prepares to transition to the ICC Chairmanship, with the BCCI needing to finalize its leadership before December 1, 2024.

Musheer Khan, the promising 19-year-old cricketer and brother of Sarfaraz Khan, suffered a fracture in a road accident while traveling with his father from Kanpur to Lucknow. The incident occurred as they were en route to the Irani Cup match scheduled from October 1-5. Musheer’s injury is a significant setback for Mumbai, as he will also miss the initial rounds of the Ranji Trophy starting October 11. Musheer had recently impressed with performances including a double century in the Ranji quarterfinals and a stunning 181 on his Duleep Trophy debut. His absence raises concerns about his selection for the upcoming India A tour of Australia. The Mumbai Cricket Association has yet to comment officially on the accident, but selectors are expected to find a replacement for him in the squad.

Akash Deep has solidified his position in the Indian cricket team as they prepare for the upcoming tour of Australia, following a series of impressive performances that have earned him the trust of captain Rohit Sharma. With Mohammed Siraj struggling to find his form and Mohammed Shami’s resurgence, Deep is poised to challenge both for a spot in the playing XI. Deep’s consistent performances in recent matches have made him a strong candidate to be one of India’s leading pacers during the Australia tour. His ability to adapt to various conditions and deliver under pressure has caught the attention of selectors and team management alike. Reports suggest that if Shami’s form continues to shine, it could lead to a competitive selection scenario where Deep, Shami, and Siraj vie for limited spots in the lineup. As India gears up for a significant five-test series in Australia later this year, managing player fitness and performance will be crucial. The team may opt to rotate bowlers like S

  Dadasports247.com Former Chennai Super Kings pacer Mohit Sharma revealed a hilarious incident from the 2019 IPL season involving MS Dhoni and Deepak Chahar. During a match in Chennai, Chahar was struggling with his knuckleball delivery, which was either a full toss or mishit, resulting in a boundary. Dhoni immediately advised Chahar against using the knuckleball again, to which the young bowler agreed. However, after a few balls, Chahar attempted the delivery once more, only for it to sail over the batter’s head. After the over, Dhoni approached Chahar, placing an arm around his shoulder and speaking to him. Later, when Chahar’s CSK teammates asked what had transpired, he revealed that Dhoni had shared some choice words, saying “Bewakooftunahihai, bewakoof main hu” in a cheeky manner to convey his message. Despite his calm exterior, Dhoni is known for his fierce competitiveness and high standards. Mohit, who played under Dhoni’s captaincy from 2013 to 2015 and in 2019, shared that he

Mumbai has finalized their squad for the ZR Irani Cup as they are going to face the Rest of India from October 1 to 5, 2024, at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. Ajinkya Rahane will captain a 16-member team that includes notable players such as Prithvi Shaw, Shreyas Iyer, and Shardul Thakur. The Mumbai Cricket Association confirmed that Sarfaraz Khan could join the squad if not selected for the second Test against Bangladesh, which begins on September 27. The RoI team will be led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, with Abhimanyu Easwaran as vice-captain. Key players for RoI include wicketkeepers Dhruv Jurel and Ishan Kishan, with their participation contingent on their availability post-Test selection. The match promises to be a competitive showcase, highlighting Mumbai’s dominance as the reigning Ranji Trophy champions against a formidable RoI side. Mumbai squad for Irani Cup fixture against ROI: Ajinkya Rahane, Prithvi Shaw, Ayush Mhatre, Musheer Khan, Shreyas Iyer, Siddhessh Lad, Suryansh Shedge, Hard

On September 22, 2024 For the first time in the history India has Clinched Gold in both the men’s and women’s categories at the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Budapest. This marks the first time India has clinched gold in this prestigious event. The men's team achieved a decisive 3.5-0.5 victory over Slovenia, finishing four points ahead of their competitors, with GMs GukeshDommaraju, Arjun Erigaisi, and PraggnanandhaaRameshbabu leading the charge. Simultaneously, the victory of women’s team against Azerbaijan with a similar scoreline, securing their gold after narrowly missing out in 2022. Both teams celebrated their historic win with a “Rohit Sharma walk” during the trophy presentation. This achievement places India among elite nations like the Soviet Union and China in chess history.  

On Day 1 of the 1st Test against Bangladesh, an unbeaten century from Ravichandran has put India on top against Bangladesh in Chennai. Ashwin took just 108 deliveries to register his 6th Test ton. Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja (86*) stitched an unbeaten partnership of 195 to steer India to 339/6 at stumps on the opening day. For Bangladesh, Hasan Mahmud has been the pick of the bowlers for his four wickets. Some Highlights from India vs Bangladesh 1st Test Match Day 1: India were 176/6 at Tea (Ashwin 21 off 19, Jadeja 7 off 17) Jaiswal fell after scoring 56 in 118 balls Jaiswal ground out his half-century in 95 balls Pant fell in the third over, becoming Mahmud’s fourth wicket India were 88/3 at Lunch (Jaiswal 37 off 62, Pant 33 off 44) Pant and Jaiswal’s stand went past 50 towards the end of the first session YashasviJaiswal and Rishabh Pant steadied the Indian innings Bangladesh won the toss and opted to bowl against India India went ahead with 3 pacers and 2 spinners Rohit