BCCI appoints Amin as IPl COO
New Delhi: The BCCI on Saturday appointed Hemang Amin as the Chief Operating Officer of the Indian Premier league. Amin was most recently Assistant General Manager (Finance, Commercial and Events) at the BCCI and was recognised for successfully handling the management and operations of world's premier T20 league. He has been with BCCI for the last seven years. "Amin will continue to report to Mr Rahul Johri —CEO, BCCI," the BCCI said in a statement.
BCCI announces cash prize for eves
New Delhi: The Indian cricket board (BCCI) on Saturday announced a cash prize of Rs 50 lakh for each member of the Indian team for their performance in the ICC World Cup. The support staff of the team will receive Rs 25 lakh each. "I would like to congratulate the Indian Women's Cricket Team for their exemplary show in the ICC Women's World Cup," said Committee Of Administrators (CoA) chairman Vinod Rai. "The team has shown tremendous character and the girls have raised the bar with each passing game under the able leadership of Mithali Raj.
India lost to Qatar in AFC U-23 qualifiers
doha: India dished out a gritty performance to rattle hosts Qatar but eventually lost by a solitary goal to exit from the AFC U-23 C’ships qualifiers here. The Indians dominated the second half and almost found the equaliser but only for the woodwork to deny them. But Almoez Ali's 54th minute strike made all the difference at the Al Sadd Stadium last night. For India, it was their second consecutive defeat after their loss against Syria in first match.
lyngdoh, Anas top choice in isl draft
mumbai: Indian midfielder Eugeneson lyngdoh and defender Anas Edathodika would be among the most sought after ones when more than 200 footballers go under the hammer during the Indian Super league Players Draft here on Sunday. Ten franchise sides will seek to buy the best Indians on offer for the ISl season four which will be starting in November as a five-month long league. Top players like Sunil Chhetri, Udanta Singh, Jeje lalpekhlua, CK Vineeth and Sandesh Jhingan will not be up for grabs as they have been retained by their respective clubs. Other players in the top price bracket include Subrata Paul (Rs 87 lakhs), Pritam Kotal (Rs 75 lakhs), Robin Singh (Rs 65 lakhs) and Arindam Bhattacharya (Rs 64 lakhs).