BCCI'S PlAYERS HANDBOOK COVERS All
New Delhi: From managing money to managing emotions, Indian cricketers will have a ready reference to deal with myriad issues in the BCCI's first ever players handbook released on Friday. The book titled '100 things every professional cricketer must know', was released by the Committee of Administrators (COA) and is in line with the recommendations of the lodha panel. The document will be the official handbook for all the cricketers registered with the BCCI. The book, foreworded by former India captain Rahul Dravid, has 10 sections covering topics ranging from money management to injury management.
COA TO SUBMIT DRAFT CONSTITUTION ON SEPT 11
new delhi: The Committee of Administrators (COA) have completed their work on the draft constitution of BCCI, incorporating the lodha panel recommendations, and will be submitting it to the Supreme Court on September 11. The primary recommendations by lodha panel pertaining to good governance consists of one state one vote, age cap of 70 years, cooling off period after every three years in office and no minister or bureaucrat become an office bearer in BCCI. The COA along with CEO Rahul Johri met in the capital on Friday where they met representatives of North East as well as discussed the new constitution.
PIRATES TIE STEElERS 41-41 IN PKl
Sonepat: Patna Pirates came back from the dead to tie their match against Haryana Steelers 41-41 in the fifth Pro Kabaddi league here on Friday. Pardeep Narwal, who had a disappointing first half, ended up scoring 13 points to script Patna's recovery, while Haryana steelers blew their first half advantage. Wazir Singh scored 12 points for Haryana Steelers. Patna Pirates are second in Zone B after 10 matches with 36 points whereas Haryana Steelers moved to second spot in Zone A with 41 points from 10 matches. Surender Nada and Mohit Chhilar were rock solid at the back as they didn't let Patna score too many raid points.
ICC XI STARTS PREPARATIONS FOR INDEPENDENCE CUP
new delhi: ICC World XI represented by seven different countries of the world have started preparations for the tour of Pakistan with a two-day camp at Dubai Sports City Cricket Stadium. The ICC World XI led by South African star player Faf du Plessis will be arriving in lahore on September 11, 2017. On the other hand, the Pakistan team have also begun preparations for the historic tour at the Gaddafi Stadium in lahore. Speaking about the series former Pakistan cricket captain Rameez Raja, said, "It is a great occasion for the home fans. We have taken baby steps with this first initiative and we know that giant steps for international cricket in Pakistan will obviously follow after this historic ICC World XI visit.