ICC CRICKET WORLD CUP 2023
19 Oct, Thursday /India vs Bangladesh at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune
Match starts at 19 Oct, 08:30 GMT
- 2036 OLYMPICS IN INDIA: Preparation in Gujarat continues, work in full swing in 600 acres of land. While PM Narendra Modi did not mention a candidate city when he announced India’s intentions of hosting the Olympic Games in 2036.
- Rohit is currently ranked sixth after the latest ODI rankings were updated. Notably, this marks the first time that Rohit has overtaken star batter Virat Kohli in the 50-over format, who is currently in the ninth position.
- Sprint queen Dutee Chand (27) has voiced disappointment at the Supreme Court’s refusal to grant same-sex marriages legal recognition. In 2019, Dutee came out as lesbian, the first Indian athlete to disclose a same-sex relationship.She planned to marry her partner Monalisa. She have been living with Monalisa for five years.Dutee’s family, opposed to her relationship, welcomed the SC verdict.
- India Sports Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has approved a list of 303 sportspersons across 17 sporting disciplines for participation in the upcoming Asian Para Games in China. The ministry also cleared a total of 143 coaches, escorts, officials and support staff to be part of the Asian Para Games contingent.The athletes’ list comprises of 191 male and 112 female athletes, with the largest contingent of 123 athletes being cleared for Athletics events