Rajat Patidar was handed Test debut cap in the second match between India and England in Visakhapatnam on February 2. Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to bat first at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium. In other news, Ticket sales for the highly anticipated T20 World Cup 2024, set to take place from June 1st to June 29th, are now live, with the ICC launching a new public ballot system for purchasing tickets.
Let's have a look at the top 10 trending sports news on February1's sports roundup:
India make three changes in 2nd Test
India won the toss and chose to bat first in the second Test against England. Rajat Patidar was handed India's Test debut while Mohammed Siraj has been rested from the second Test against England, as updated by the BCCI. Meanwhile, Mukesh Kumar replaced Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav has been included in place of Ravindra Jadeja in India's playing XI.
Mohammed Siraj released from India's squad for 2nd Test
Mohammed Siraj has been released from India's squad for the second Test against England so that he can spend time at home before he comes back and is available for the third Test.
BCCI to see Kohli's availability for 3rd Test
A top source privy to the development has confirmed Sports Tak that BCCI will seek Virat Kohli's availability in the next three days. “Since he (Virat) for two match leave we can't ask him his availability before that but yes now we have to pick rest of matches squad will certainly seek his availability. However, it's up to him whether he will play or not”.
Star all-rounder and pacer likely to be ruled out of entire Test series vs England
In a massive blow to India, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Shami are likely to be ruled out for the rest of the Test series. Jadeja picked up a hamstring injury in the second Test which is likely to keep him away for a few weeks.
T20 World Cup 2024 tickets up for grabs
The T20 World Cup 2024 ticket sales have finally started with the International Cricket Council (ICC) launching a public ballot system for the first time, which is now operational. T20 World Cup 2024, which is scheduled to be played from June 1 to June 29 promises to be the largest edition of the tournament to date, featuring a record 55 matches across nine cities—six in the Caribbean and three in the United States.
Sports Ministry receives budget allocation of Rs. 3,442.32 crore
The Sports Ministry was allocated Rs 3,442.32 crore in the interim Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1. This marked a hike of Rs 45.36 crore compared to the previous year. In the previous budget, the Sports Ministry had received a revised allocation of Rs 3,396.96 crore.
Lewis Hamilton shocking move to Ferrari from Mercedes
Lewis Hamilton has announced he will leave Mercedes at the end of the 2024 season ahead of a blockbuster move to Ferrari. The 39-year-old is entering the first year of a new two-year deal with Mercedes worth £100million.
Ricky Ponting set to become coach of this T20 franchise
Australian cricket legend Ricky Ponting is set to take on the role of coach for the Washington Freedom in the USA's Major League Cricket (MLC), marking him as the most notable figure to be linked with the tournament so far.
Sri Lanka to host ICC AGM
Sri Lanka's Sports Minister Harin Fernando announced on February 1 that, with their suspension lifted, the country will host the Annual General Meeting of the International Cricket Council (ICC) in July.
Man Utd hunt down Wolves
Manchester United rode on goals from M Rashford 5', R Hojlund 22', S McTominay 75', K Mainoo 90+7' to edge past Wolves 4-3 in the English Premier League match.
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