BCCI shifts Kotla ODI by a day
new delhi: The BCCI on Thursday has decided to shift the third ODI between India and New Zealand from October 19 to 20th due to 'Karva Chauth' festival. Senior BCCI and DDCA vice president CK Khanna confirmed the development that BCCI has agreed to their request. "We are thankful to BCCI for accepting our request of shifting the date by a day. I have received a letter of acknowledgement for the same from BACK office," Khanna told PTI. In fact, DDCA had written a letter to BCCI Secretary Ajay Shirke intimating the board about the practical difficulties of organising the match on the day of a festival prevalent in North India. The ticket sales would have taken a hit.
Rivaldo to grace Subroto finals
new delhi: Brazil's former star striker and World Cup winner Rivaldo will grace the finals of the Subroto Cup International Football Tournament beginning September 14, exactly a year after the legendary Pele's visit to the country for the school tournament. The 44-year-old former Barcelona and Milan star is expected to make an appearance for the U-17 junior boys final at the Ambedkar Stadium on October 22. "We are happy to announce that Brazilian football legend Rivaldo will be the guest of honour for the grand finale," Air Force officials said. The tournament will see participation from 98 teams, including 10 from abroad.
Saina eyes December comeback
Hyderabad: India's leading badminton player Saina Nehwal says she wants to come back into competitive action stronger after recovering from a knee surgery and indicated that her best may be yet to come. "I want to come back stronger", she told PTI on Thursday. "I am confident that in the next two-three years I can do better than what I have done in the last five-six years. I have to do better," the ace shuttler added. Saina expects to recover fully by December if things go as planned. "If everything goes right, I am keen to take part in Dubai World Superseries Finals during that month".