Star India batter KL Rahul will miss the upcoming 3rd Test against England in Rajkot. Devdutt Padikkal has been named as Rahul's replacement. Saurabh Tiwary announced his retirement from professional cricket on February 12. Indian women's hockey team lost 1-2 to China in FIH Pro League.
Let's have a look at the top 10 trending sports news on February 13's sports roundup:
KL Rahul ruled out of 3rd Test against England
The selection committee for the men's cricket team has implemented a mandatory adjustment to the lineup for the third Test against England, ruling out KL Rahul from the Rajkot Test due to fitness concerns.
Devdutt Padikkal replaces KL Rahul
Devdutt Padikkal received his maiden India Test call-up after KL Rahul was ruled out of the 3rd Test against England. Since his T20I debut in 2021, Padikkal has shown remarkable consistency in the longer format of the game. Representing Karnataka, he notched up 151 runs in a drawn match against Tamil Nadu. Before this, he achieved a century while playing for India A against the England Lions, in a game where Sarfaraz Khan also made 161 runs. Before his stint with the India A team, Padikkal had already made a century in a match against Goa. He initiated his Ranji Trophy campaign for the 2023-24 season with a commanding 193-run innings that led to a victory over Punjab.
BCCI warns players against skipping Ranji Trophy
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has expressed its dissatisfaction with players who are skipping the Ranji Trophy to start preparations for the forthcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season.
Rehan Ahmed stopped at Rajkot airport
On February 12, ahead of the third Test against India in Rajkot, England's 19-year-old leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed was detained at Hirasar airport due to visa complications. Following Shoaib Bashir, Rehan becomes the second player of Pakistani descent from the England squad to encounter visa-related challenges.
Saurabh Tiwary announced his retirement from professional cricket
On February 12, Saurabh Tiwary declared his departure from professional cricket. He mentioned that his final game would be with Jharkhand in their concluding league match of the Ranji Trophy, set to take place against Rajasthan at his home ground from February 16.
Najmul Hossain Shanto named Bangladesh's all-format captain
On February 12, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced Najmul Hossain Shanto as the captain across all cricket formats, with the T20 World Cup 2024 just a few months away. BCB president Nazmul Hasan stated that Shanto will hold the captaincy for one year.
4 Indians included in U19 World Cup Team of the Tournament
On February 12 (Monday), the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the Team of the Tournament for the Under-19 World Cup 2024. The lineup features a diverse group of players, including four from India, three from Australia, two from South Africa, and one each from West Indies and Pakistan, with a player from Scotland serving as the 12th man. Representing India in this esteemed team are captain Uday Saharan, Musheer Khan, Sachin Dhas, and Saumy Pandey.
Indian women's hockey team goes down against China
On Monday, the Indian women's hockey team's struggles in the FIH Pro League persisted with a 1-2 defeat against China. India initially went ahead in the seventh minute with a field goal from Sangita Kumari, but China managed to tie the score in the 14th minute thanks to Gu Bingfeng's penalty corner. Bingfeng then added his second goal of the game in the 53rd minute via a penalty stroke, sealing the victory for China.
Kelvin Kiptum dies in tragic road accident
The sports community is grieving the untimely loss of Kelvin Kiptum, Kenya's marathon record breaker, and his coach, who were both killed in a road accident in Nairobi on Sunday. This sorrowful event took place less than five months after Kiptum had established a new record in marathon running, bringing an abrupt end to a career that held immense potential, at just 24 years old.
Jaipur Pink Panthers and Bengal Warriors register wins in PKL
Arjun Deshwal delivered an outstanding performance, leading the Jaipur Pink Panthers to a commanding 67-30 win over the U.P. Yoddhas, securing their spot in the Pro Kabaddi League semi-finals on Monday. The Bengal Warriors edged closer to the playoffs with a significant 46-34 victory against U Mumba. The standout performances came from the Warriors' raiding trio: Maninder Singh with 10 points, Nitin Kumar, and S Vishwas, each adding 8 points, creating a notable impact in the match.
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