The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has added more firepower to India A's squad for the upcoming 2nd and 3rd unofficial Test against England Lions. Uday Saharan's India will begin their Under-19 World Cup campaign against Bangladesh on January 20 (Saturday). The Indian women's hockey team's dream of participating in the Paris Olympics was shattered by Japan on January 19.
Let's have a look at the top 10 trending sports news on January 20's sports roundup:
BCCI announces India A squad for 2nd and 3rd unofficial Test against England Lions'
India A has bolstered its squad by adding Tilak Varma and Rinku Singh for the second and third unofficial Tests against the England Lions, scheduled to begin on January 19, Friday. Rinku will only be available for the third unofficial Test, while Tilak has been included for both matches.
India A squad for the 2nd Test: Abhimanyu Easwaran (Captain), Sai Sudharsan, Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan, Tilak Varma, Kumar Kushagra, Washington Sundar, Sourabh Kumar, Arshdeep Singh, Tushar Deshpande, Vidwath Kaverappa, Upendra Yadav, Akash Deep, Yash Dayal.
India A squad for the 3rd Test: Abhimanyu Easwaran (Captain), Sai Sudharsan, Rajat Patidar, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Kumar Kushagra, Washington Sundar, Shams Mulani, Arshdeep Singh, Tushar Deshpande, Vidwath Kaverappa, Upendra Yadav, Akash Deep, Yash Dayal.
India to begin their Under-19 World Cup campaign against Bangladesh
Under the leadership of Uday Saharan, the India Under-19 team will begin their campaign in the ongoing World Cup on January 20 (Saturday). The Men in Blue will cross swords against neighbours Bangladesh and would look begin their quest for a record-extending sixth title on a positive note.
3 exciting matches on Day 2 of the Under-19 World Cup
On the second of the Under-19 World Cup, three exciting matches are lined up for cricket lovers around the globe. India will square off against Bangladesh, England will cross swords against Scotland and Pakistan will go up against Afghanistan.
Host South Africa begin campaign in stellar style, defeat Windies by 31 runs
South Africa clinched a close 31-run victory over the West Indies in the Under-19 World Cup match on January 19. This win was in part due to Jewel Andrew's remarkable century for the West Indies. However, the standout performance of the match was by Kwena Maphaka of South Africa, who played a pivotal role with an impressive 5/38 bowling figure.
Setback for Prithvi Shaw, comeback likely to be delayed
Prithvi Shaw is expected to need at least another month before he can return to competitive cricket, contingent on his ability to handle more intensive agility drills and acceleration training. According to a report in Cricbuzz, that 24-year-old Shaw, sidelined since last August due to a knee ligament injury, is set to undergo a heightened training regimen over the next three weeks. This step is crucial to evaluate whether his knee is resilient enough to withstand the increased physical demands. Additionally, he will be required to participate in a few practice matches before receiving the green light to rejoin competitive cricket.
Tata extends sponsorship agreement with IPL till 2028
The Tata Group has successfully maintained its status as the title sponsor for the Indian Premier League (IPL), having extended its sponsorship agreement through 2028. This arrangement includes an annual contribution of INR 500 crore for each season over the next five years.
Confusion accelerates in Pakistan cricket as Zaka Ashraf resigns from chairman's post
In a significant development, Zaka Ashraf has stepped down from his position as the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) Management Committee. It's important to note that Ashraf, who joined the PCB's Board of Governors on July 6, 2023, is resigning only from the Management Committee chairman role, a post previously occupied by Najam Sethi, and not from his position as the PCB chairman. This surprising move by Zaka Ashraf follows the Pakistan cricket team's seven-wicket defeat in the fourth T20I against New Zealand, which took place on January 19.
Heartbreak for Indian women's hockey team as Paris Olympics dream shattered
The India women's hockey team experienced a significant setback, losing 1-0 to Japan in the FIH Hockey Olympics Qualifiers' third-place playoff, a result that eliminated their chances of participating in the Paris Games 2023. After a heart-wrenching semifinal loss to Germany, Savita Punia's team needed a win to revive their hopes of qualifying for the Paris Olympics. However, they were unable to change their fate in this crucial do-or-die match, succumbing to a rejuvenated Japanese team. This victory secured Japan's place in the Paris Olympics 2024.
Satwik-Chirag pairing, HS Prannoy storm into India Open semi-finals
In the India Open 2024, the prominent Indian pair Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, along with HS Prannoy, achieved differing yet successful outcomes to reach the semi-finals. Chirag and Satwik displayed a commanding performance, cruising to victory with a 21-7, 21-10 win over Denmark's Kim Astrup and Anders Rasmussen. On the other hand, Prannoy faced a challenging match but ultimately triumphed, securing his first-ever semi-final spot in the tournament by overcoming Wang Tzu Wei from Chinese Taipei in a hard-fought match that ended in a 21-11, 17-21, 21-18 victory.
Patna Pirates, Bengaluru Bulls register contrasting wins in PKL
In an exhilarating match at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad, the Patna Pirates secured their second win against the U.P. Yoddhas in the Pro Kabaddi League Season 10 with a close 34-31 margin. The Bengaluru Bulls made a stunning comeback to defeat the Telugu Titans 42-26.
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