Bad news for fans, cricket has been excluded from Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
Commonwealth Games 2026 is going to be held in Glasgow, Scotland. Bat and Ball. (Photo Source: Getty Images) Commonwealth Games 2026: Bad news is coming for cricket fans. Let us tell you that the game of cricket has been excluded from the Commonwealth Games to be held in the year 2026. It is noteworthy that this time these games will be played in Glasgow city of Scotland between 23 July to 2 August. Also, let us tell you that apart from cricket, 10 more sports have been excluded from the Commonwealth Games. Earlier in the year 2022, the game of cricket was included in the games held in Hangzhou, China, but this time cricket will not be seen in the upcoming Commonwealth Games. Apart from this, no specific reason has been given behind the exclusion of cricket from CWG 2026. However, Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) CEO Katie Sadleir recently came forward and described the 2026 CWG as an important step forward for the future of the Games. Katie Sadleir gave a big statement Let us tell you that Katie Sadleir was quoted as saying by ESPN Cricinfo – The 2026 Games will act as a bridge to the Commonwealth Games of tomorrow, resetting and redefining sports as a truly collaborative, flexible and sustainable model for the future. An exciting first step in our journey to a technology that reduces costs, reduces environmental footprint and increases social impact. Doing so will increase the scope of countries capable of hosting. Also, let us tell you that in the Commonwealth Games 2022, the Indian cricket team had won the gold medal in the women’s and men’s categories. However, the game of cricket will not be seen in the upcoming Commonwealth Games. But for your information, let us tell you that cricket has been included in the Olympic Games to be held in Los Angeles in the year 2028.
Video: Rohit Sharma seen with big stars in NBA Abu Dhabi Games, fans said – Legends get together
On the invitation of the organizers, Rohit Sharma has gone to Abu Dhabi with his wife Ritika to watch the NBA match. Rohit Sharma (Source X) (1) Team India’s Test and ODI captain Rohit Sharma, known as the hitman of cricket, always likes to watch other sports besides cricket. He enjoys other sports whenever he gets a chance. Sometimes tennis and sometimes football, this time he reached Arabia to watch a basketball match. On the invitation of the organizers, Rohit Sharma has gone to Abu Dhabi with his wife Ritika to watch the NBA match. Rohit Sharma present in NBA with many big players – watch video BIG STARS AT NBA ABU DHABI GAME 🔥 – Rohit Sharma, Thierry Henry, Ronaldinho & many more in house…!!!!pic.twitter.com/OYVU715bB5 — Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) October 5, 2024 You will see many stars of the sports world in the video. Also, Bollywood actress Disha Patani is also present in the NBA event. Fans are calling this video the get together of legends. Stars like Thierry Henry and Ronaldinho were also present during the game. Bigg Boss fame Tajikistani singer Abdu Rozik was also present here. Rogic also clicked a picture with Rohit. The Abu Dhabi game is an international showcase for the NBA, complementing the NBA Mexico City Game 2024, the NBA Canada Series and the NBA Paris Games 2025, as the NBA strives for a broader reach outside its traditional fan base in the United States . Rohit Sharma is celebrating holidays after winning the series against Bangladesh Rohit Sharma has retired from T20 format after T20 World Cup 2024. He is playing only Test and ODI formats and is handling the responsibility of captaincy in these two formats. Recently, under his captaincy, Team India has defeated Bangladesh 2-0 in the series. Now Team India’s next series is against New Zealand from October 16, in which Rohit Sharma will be seen in action as captain. Under the captaincy of Rohit, Team India is preparing with the intention of winning the World Test Championship 2023-25 and Champions Trophy 2025 next year.
Cricket may be out of Asian Games 2026, know the whole matter
According to reports, the sport will be dropped from the 2026 Asian Games which is scheduled to be hosted in Japan. Cricket Sports (Pic Source-X) Many are eagerly waiting for the return of cricket in the upcoming Olympics in Los Angeles in 2028. However, according to reports, this great sport will be excluded from the 2026 Asian Games which are to be hosted in Japan. Let us tell you that cricket made a successful comeback in the 2023 Asian Games and many people loved it a lot. However, the future of cricket in the Asian Games seems to be in danger. However, everyone is quite surprised about this thing because both the Asian Olympic Council (OCA) and the Japanese Organizing Committee have supported this game. Asian Olympic Council Deputy Director General Vinod Kumar Tiwari said, ‘The Organising Committee is very excited about the inclusion of cricket in the 2026 Asian Games.’ However, sources have revealed that logistical challenges may prove too difficult to overcome despite a proposal to repurpose a baseball stadium in Nagoya for cricket matches. It is very important to include cricket in the 2026 Asian Games: Japan Cricket Association Operations Chief Alan Curr Japan Cricket Association’s operations chief Alan Kurr has stressed the importance of the Asian Games for the development of the game. He said, ‘It is very important that cricket is included in the 2026 Asian Games so that this game can be loved more and more even in those places where it is not played. Here cricket is seen as a very minor game.’ The Asian Cricket Council, headed by Jai Shah, is in constant talks with the relevant authorities. Jai Shah, who played a key role in cricket’s successful Los Angeles 2028 Olympic bid, is trying to expand the sport in South Asia. Highest wicket taker in the history of Women’s T20 World Cup- List of captains who have won the most Test matches for India- List of highest wicket takers in Duleep Trophy 2024- List of highest run scorers in Duleep Trophy 2024- List of bowlers with most five-wicket hauls in Test cricket- IND vs BAN Latest WTC Points Table after the first test- Highest run scorer in the history of Women’s T20 World Cup- These teams have lost in the finals of the Women’s T20 World Cup Against which team has Virat Kohli scored the most Test centuries? Will Hardik Pandya return to Test cricket?
Olympic Games Paris 2024: Paris Olympics will start from tomorrow, know when is India’s first cricket match?
Cricket has not been added to the Olympics this time. Cricket lovers will have to wait till the Los Angeles 2028 Games to watch their favorite sport. Team India (Image Credit- Twitter X) Olympic Games Paris 2024: Paris Olympics 2024 is starting from July 26. Indian athletes are once again ready to win medals in the Olympics. 117 Indian athletes are participating in the Paris Olympics. India’s badminton, boxing, table tennis, shooting, sailing, hockey and tennis teams will take the field on July 27. Fans will once again expect medals from talented athletes like Neeraj Chopra. India won a total of 7 medals in the last Tokyo Olympics. This time Indian athletes are eyeing to increase the number of medals. When is the cricket match in Paris Olympics? Sadly, cricket has not been included in the Olympics this time. Cricket lovers will have to wait till the Los Angeles 2028 Games to watch their favourite sport. Why is cricket not part of the Paris 2024 Olympics? In fact, the sports were approved for the Paris 2024 Olympics at the 134th IOC session held in Lausanne, Switzerland in June 2019. In which cricket was not among the proposed sports. It is worth noting that cricket made a comeback in the Olympics after 24 years in the Commonwealth Games 2022. But now cricket will be played in T20 format in LA 2028, which will include both men’s and women’s competitions. Paris 2024 Olympics Schedule: India’s full schedule, dates and times for all sports? dated game Time (according to Indian Standard Time) 25th July Archery (Ranking Round) at 1 p.m. 26th July , , 27th July Badminton (Group Matches) From 12.50 p.m. Rowing From 12.30 p.m. Shooting From 12.30 p.m. Boxing (R32) From 7pm Hockey (India vs New Zealand) at 9 pm Table Tennis From 6.30pm Tennis (R1) From 5.30pm 28th July Archery (Team Medal Match) from 1 p.m. Badminton from 12 noon Boxing (R32) From 2.46 p.m. Rowing From 1.06 p.m. Shooting (medal matches) From 1.06 p.m. For swimming From 2.30 p.m. Table Tennis (R62) From 1.30 p.m. Tennis (R1) From 3.30 p.m. 29 July Archery (Team Medal Match) from 1 p.m. Badminton From 1.40 p.m. Hockey (India vs Argentina) 4.15 pm Rowing From 01.00 p.m. Shooting From 12.45 p.m. Table Tennis (R32) From 1.30 p.m. Tennis (R2) 30th July Swimming (medal matches) At 12:52 p.m. Archery From 03.30 p.m. Badminton From 12:00 noon Boxing From 02.30 p.m. Horse riding From 02.30 p.m. Hockey (India vs Ireland) 4.45 pm Rowing From 01.40 p.m. Shooting (medal matches) From 01.00 p.m. Table Tennis (R32) From 01.00 p.m. Tennis (R2) From 03.30 p.m. 1st August Archery from 1 p.m. Exercise from 11 p.m. Badminton from 12 noon Boxing From 03.30 p.m. Golf From 12.30 p.m. Hockey (India vs Belgium) 03.30 PM Rowing From 01.20 p.m. sail From 03.30 p.m. Shooting (medal matches) from 1 p.m. Table Tennis From 01.30 p.m. Tennis From 03.30 p.m. 2 August Archery from 1 p.m. Exercise from 9.30 p.m. Badminton (Semi-finals) from 12 noon Boxing From 7pm Golf From…
WPL 2024: Sophie Molineau was impressed by Renuka Singh, said- she created the atmosphere for us in both the games
RCB Women Team (Photo Source: WPL/Twitter) In the 5th match of WPL 2024, Royal Challengers Bangalore defeated Gujarat Giants by 8 wickets. Batting first, Gujarat scored 107 runs. In response, RCB achieved the target in the 13th over after losing two wickets. fast bowler for rcb Renuka Singh While bowling brilliantly, he gave initial shocks to Gujarat, from which the opposition team could not recover till the end. He took two wickets for 14 runs in 4 overs. For his strong performance he was chosen Player of the Match. After Renuka, Sophie Molineau took three wickets. After the match, Sophie said that the Indian fast bowler has given good starts to RCB in both the matches so far. It’s great to have a player like her in the team – Sophie Molineau Molineau said that, yes, Renuka has been unbelievable for India in both the matches, and it is credible to play against her. It’s great to have a player like him in the team. Sophie “She swings the ball beautifully up front and I think she really set the tone for us in both games,” Molineau said. Controlling the powerplay is a big thing in T20 cricket. He has done this twice now and I can see him continuing to do so. RCB on top in the points table Renuka Singh, who was chosen Player of the Match after the match, said that this spell of 2/14 has been her best since returning from injury. He got good support from Sophie Devine. Devine gave only 12 runs in the spell of 4 overs, but did not get any wicket. It is noteworthy that RCB is on top in the Women’s Premier League points table with two wins from two matches. Now Royal Challengers Bangalore will face Delhi team in its third match on home ground on Thursday evening.
‘I was shocked why should I…’ – Shikhar Dhawan was shocked when BCCI withdrew from the Asian Games
Shikhar Dhawan will soon be seen captaining Punjab Kings in IPL 2024. Shikhar Dhawan (Photo Source: Twitter) Shikhar Dhawan has been out of Team India for a long time. He had expressed his desire to play ODI World Cup 2023 for India, unfortunately he could not get a place in the team. The doors of Team India are almost closed for Shikhar Dhawan. Shikhar Dhawan will soon be seen captaining Punjab Kings in IPL 2024. When Team India was busy preparing for the World Cup. Then a separate team was sent for the Asian Games played in China. Whose captain was Ruturaj Gaikwad. Fans as well as Shikhar Dhawan were hopeful that he would be selected. But this did not happen at all. Shikhar Dhawan has recently expressed his displeasure over not being selected in the team for the Asian Games. Just have to accept it- Shikhar Dhawan Shikhar Dhawan while talking to Times Of India said, ‘When my name was not in the Asian Games, I was a little shocked. But then I felt like his thought process was different. You just have to accept it. I have not talked to any selector about my future. I keep going to NCA, I enjoy my time there. The facilities are very good. NCA has shaped my career and I am grateful for it. Shikhar Dhawan was further asked whether his Test career could have been a little longer. Responding to which he also talked about ‘Age Factor’. Shikhar Dhawan further said, ‘I have not been in the Test team for the last 4-5 years. There is ‘Age Factor’ in the life of every cricketer. The life of a player is different. Because I am not playing test matches. So I will rest my body and stay fresh for the shorter format of the game. Also read- The fan who hugged Kohli in Indore, now his friends created a big ‘scandal’ Shikhar Dhawan has captained India in 12 ODIs in 2021 and 2022 and three T20 matches in 2021. But due to Shubhman Gill and Ishan Kishan, he had to lose his place.