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Devajit Saikia: From lawyer to India's next cricket chief
Jan 08, 2025
Devajit Saikia is set to take charge as the secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), one of the wealthiest and most influential governing bodies in global sports.
Saikia, a lawyer with a modest cricketing career, was the only nominee for the role and is expected to be confirmed at a BCCI members' meeting in Mumbai on Sunday.
The 55-year-old currently serves as interim secretary, a position he assumed after Jay Shah became chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) last month.
Shah, who has led the BCCI since 2019, is the son of India’s home minister, Amit Shah.
Saikia has previously stated that administration was never part of his plans.
"It was never my intention to be a cricket or sports administrator. Even today I don't like being an administrator," he told broadcasters last year.
He said his entry into administration was driven by his experience of "corruption" in cricket governance in his home state of Assam.
Saikia's cricketing background includes a brief stint as a wicketkeeper-batter for Assam, scoring 53 runs in four first-class matches during the 1990–91 season.
His administrative journey began as general secretary of a cricket club in Assam under Himanta Biswa Sarma, who is now the state's chief minister and a leader in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Saikia and Sarma later worked together in the Assam state cricket association.
When Sarma became chief minister, he appointed Saikia as the advocate general, the state government's chief legal adviser.
Saikia’s transition to BCCI administration came after Shah’s departure to the ICC, with Saikia already serving on the board.
Saikia’s appointment has drawn criticism from political opponents in Assam, who argued that it was inappropriate for him to accept an "office of profit" while serving in the state government. He dismissed the criticism as "misguided."
In his personal life, Saikia is known for his passion for biking and adventure sports.
(With inputs from AFP)
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Jan 07, 2025
INDIA's squash talent Anahat Singh secured the U-17 title at the British Junior Open on Monday with a hard-fought victory over Egypt's Malika El Karaksy in Birmingham.
The 16-year-old top seed staged a comeback to defeat the second-seeded El Karaksy in five games, with scores of 4-11, 11-9, 6-11, 11-5, 11-3.
Anahat has previously won the British Junior Open in the U-11 and U-15 categories.
Last year, she finished as the runner-up in the U-17 category.
In 2022, the Delhi-based player became the youngest Indian athlete to participate in the Commonwealth Games.
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England's men's ODI team is scheduled to play Afghanistan in Lahore on February 26. (Photo: Getty Images)
Politicians urge ECB to boycott match against Afghanistan
Jan 07, 2025
OVER 160 British politicians have called on the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to boycott their Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan next month as a stand against the Taliban regime's restrictions on women's rights.
The Taliban’s return to power in 2021 has effectively banned female participation in sports, a move that violates the International Cricket Council's (ICC) regulations. Despite this, Afghanistan continues to compete in international cricket.
England's men's ODI team is scheduled to play Afghanistan in Lahore on February 26.
A cross-party group from the House of Commons and House of Lords, including figures such as Reform UK leader Nigel Farage and former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, urged the ECB to "speak out against the horrific treatment of women and girls in Afghanistan under the Taliban."
ECB CEO Richard Gould responded by emphasising the importance of a unified international approach. "The ECB strongly condemns the treatment of women and girls in Afghanistan under the Taliban regime," he said.
"The ICC Constitution mandates that all member nations are committed to the growth and development of women's cricket. In line with this commitment, the ECB has maintained its position of not scheduling any bilateral cricket matches against Afghanistan.
"While there has not been a consensus on further international action within the ICC, the ECB will continue to actively advocate for such measures. A coordinated, ICC-wide approach would be significantly more impactful than unilateral actions by individual members."
Afghanistan, ranked eighth in ODI cricket, has seen significant success in recent years. They defeated England at the 2023 ODI World Cup and reached the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup last year, knocking out Australia.
(With inputs from AFP)
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Afghanistan put on an all-round display in the 2nd test match to beat the hosts by 72 runs on the final day. (Photo: Afghanistan Cricket)
Rashid Khan leads Afghanistan to series victory over Zimbabwe
Jan 06, 2025
AFGHANISTAN secured a 72-run victory over Zimbabwe on Monday, wrapping up the two-Test series 1-0 at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo.
Star leg-spinner Rashid Khan took his seventh wicket of the innings as Afghanistan completed the match in just 15 deliveries on the final day.
Zimbabwe resumed on 205-8, with captain Craig Ervine unbeaten on 53, needing 73 more runs to chase down the target. However, the hosts failed to add any runs to their overnight score.
Richard Ngarava was run out for three, and Khan (7-66) dismissed Ervine leg before, sealing Afghanistan’s first Test win since defeating Zimbabwe in Abu Dhabi four years ago.
Ervine, who faced 103 balls and hit one six and four fours, was Zimbabwe’s top scorer. Rashid Khan finished with match figures of 11 wickets, having claimed four in the first innings.
Khan credited the team’s batters for their second-innings performances, highlighting the contributions of centurions Rahmat Shah (139) and debutant Ismat Alam (101).
"The way they performed second time round got us back into the match," Khan said.
Reflecting on Alam’s performance, Khan said, "The way Ismat shrugged off the disappointment of being out for nought in his first innings was amazing. He was hurt during the second innings, but carried on for the sake of his country."
Khan, who is recovering from back surgery, described taking 11 wickets in the match as encouraging. "It was all about adapting to the conditions, which initially favoured the bowlers, then the batters," he said.
Rahmat Shah, named Player of the Series, and Ismat Alam played pivotal roles in overcoming Afghanistan’s 86-run first-innings deficit, ensuring the visitors finished the series with a decisive win.
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The result ensured Australia’s place in the World Test Championship final at Lord’s in June, where they will face South Africa. (Photo: Getty Images)
Australia beat India in fifth Test to secure spot in WTC final
Jan 05, 2025
AUSTRALIA defeated India by six wickets in the fifth Test in Sydney on Sunday, securing a 3-1 series victory and a place in the World Test Championship (WTC) final. The win also marked Australia’s first Border-Gavaskar Trophy triumph since 2014-15.
India resumed on the third morning at 141-6 but managed to add only 16 runs before being bowled out for 157. Scott Boland, who played a pivotal role throughout the match, finished with figures of 6-45, taking 10 wickets in the game.
Chasing 162 for victory, Australia reached the target before tea despite losing three wickets in the morning session. Steve Smith fell one run short of becoming the 15th player and fourth Australian to score 10,000 Test runs.
Usman Khawaja scored a steady 41 before Travis Head (34 not out) and debutant Beau Webster (39 not out) guided the team to victory.
“This is unreal. This [series win] is one that a few of us didn’t have. It’s been an amazing series ... it’s really lived up to all the hype,” said Australia captain Pat Cummins. “I’m immensely proud. I love playing with these guys. I feel privileged to have this job and what we’ve been able to achieve together.”
Thrilling series
The result ensured Australia’s place in the World Test Championship final at Lord’s in June, where they will face South Africa. The series, marked by dramatic matches and standout individual performances, saw record crowds and the emergence of new talent.
India won the opening Test in Perth, but Australia responded with a victory in Adelaide. The third Test in Brisbane ended in a draw, and Australia took the momentum with a thrilling day-five win in Melbourne before sealing the series in Sydney.
India suffered a major blow when skipper Jasprit Bumrah, dealing with a back injury, could bowl just one over before leaving the field on Saturday. “Sometimes you have to respect your body, and you can’t fight it,” said Bumrah.
Early drama
In pursuit of 162, Australian opener Sam Konstas and Khawaja gave the hosts a brisk start, scoring 35 runs in three overs.
However, Konstas, who scored 22, fell to Prasidh Krishna after miscuing a shot to Washington Sundar. Prasidh then dismissed Marnus Labuschagne for six, with Yashasvi Jaiswal taking the catch. Smith followed shortly after, edging a rising delivery to slip for four.
India’s hopes briefly surged when Khawaja was dismissed for 41, edging Mohammed Siraj to Rishabh Pant. However, Head and Webster steadied the innings and ensured Australia’s win.
India’s second innings had earlier been boosted by a counter-attacking 61 from Pant. Ravindra Jadeja and Sundar resumed on day three but added only limited runs before falling to Cummins.
Boland cleaned up the tail, completing his fifth wicket and securing another dominant performance.
(With inputs from AFP)
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