The schedule for the second edition of the Women's Premier League (WPL) has been exclusively acquired by the Sports Tak on the morning of January 23 (Tuesday). The tournament will commence on February 23 and the final is slated to be played on March 17. In other news, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will soon announce Virat Kohli's replacement for the England Tests. Meanwhile, the Indian football team will cross swords against Syria in the AFC Asian Cup.
Let's have a look at the top 10 trending sports news on January 23's sports roundup:
Women's Premier League (WPL) 2024 schedule revealed
The second season of the Women's Premier League (WPL) is set to commence on February 23, with the final match scheduled for March 17. According to exclusive details acquired by Sports Tak, the 2024 WPL will unfold across two different venues. The tournament's first leg is planned to be hosted at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, while the second leg, including the Eliminator and Final, will take place at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. The league will feature a total of 22 matches, spread over 24 days.
Team India to train at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad from 1 PM IST
The Indian cricket team will have their practice session at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, beginning at 1:00 PM. Before their practice, a press conference is set to take place at approximately 12:30 PM, where a player or a member of the support staff will speak.
The England cricket team is scheduled for a practice session at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium starting at 9:30 AM, followed by a press conference around 11:30 AM, where either a player or a support staff member will address the media.
Virat Kohli to miss first two Tests against England, replacement to be announced soon
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced on January 22 that former Indian captain and renowned batsman Virat Kohli will be absent from the first two Test matches against England. Citing 'personal reasons' for his absence, the BCCI also stated that Kohli's replacement for these matches will be announced shortly.
Australia prevail over Namibia in low-scoring thriller
In a tense, low-scoring match at the Under-19 World Cup 2024 at Diamond Oval in Kimberley, Australia narrowly overcame Namibia. The game, dominated by pacers, saw a significant batting collapse, but Australia's captain Hugh Weibgen's resilient unbeaten 39 runs steered his team to a four-wicket victory, chasing down a modest target of 92.
Bangladesh open account in U-19 World Cup with 6-wicket win over Ireland
In the other game of the day, Bangladesh beat Ireland by six wickets with 19 balls to spare. Kian Hilton's 90 helped Ireland post a fighting total of 235/8. Bangladesh lost wickets in the middle overs but chased down the total in the 47 overs. Mohammad Shihab James scored an unbeaten half-century in the run chase. This is Bangladesh's first win in two games.
Indian men's hockey team placed in group of death for Paris Olympics
The Indian men's hockey team, victorious at the Asian Games 2023 and bronze medalists at the Tokyo Olympics, has been drawn into the challenging Pool B for the Paris Olympics. The team, which secured its first Olympic medal in 41 years with a bronze in Tokyo, is set to compete against some of the world's top teams. They will face the reigning Olympic champions and world no.2 Belgium, the formidable Australian team, Argentina who clinched gold at the Rio Games, as well as New Zealand and Ireland.
Ravi Shastri to receive Lifetime Achievement Award, Shubman Gill to bag Cricketer of the Year
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to bestow the legendary Indian all-rounder and former head coach, Ravi Shastri, with the Lifetime Achievement Award. The ceremony is scheduled for August 23 in Hyderabad. Star right-handed batter Shubman Gill will be recognised as the Cricketer of the Year for his outstanding performance in ODIs, where he scored 1,584 runs in 29 innings, averaging 63.36, and notching up five centuries and nine half-centuries.
Suryakumar Yadav appointed captain of T20I Team of the Year for 2023
On January 22, the International Cricket Council (ICC) unveiled the men's T20I Team of the Year for 2023, appointing Suryakumar Yadav as the captain. The team features three additional Indian players – Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ravi Bishnoi, and Arshdeep Singh. Notably, the lineup does not include any players from Pakistan, Australia, Sri Lanka, South Africa, or Bangladesh.
India to face Syria in the AFC Asian Cup
Captain Sunil Chhetri and the Indian football team are gearing up for their crucial final AFC Asian Cup Group B match against Syria. They aim for a victory to achieve their first-ever progression to the knockout stages of the tournament. The Blue Tigers began their campaign with a 0-2 loss to Australia and suffered a similar setback against Uzbekistan, conceding three goals. This placed India at the bottom of Group B. Nonetheless, the team led by Chhetri has one last chance to advance to the knockout rounds as they prepare to take on Syria at the Al Bayt Stadium in Qatar on Tuesday, January 23.
Jaipur Pink Panthers, Haryana Steelers register wins in PKL
The Jaipur Pink Panthers continued their impressive run in the Pro Kabaddi League Season 10, notching their seventh consecutive win with a decisive 42-25 triumph over the Bengal Warriors at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad on Monday. In a thrilling encounter at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad on Monday, Haryana Steelers emerged victorious against Telugu Titans with a 37-30 scoreline, primarily owing to their exceptional defensive strategy.
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