IPL auction in Kolkata on December 19
New Delhi: The players' auction for the next Indian Premier League (IPL) will be held at Kolkata for the first time, on December 19. The trading window that is currently open will close on November 14. The franchises are originally allotted ` 85 crore to build their teams for 2020. Every franchise will also have an additional purse of ` three crore in addition to the balance in their kitties from the last auction. This year's auction is the last one before the franchises disband next year and prepare to assemble fresh squads from 2021 at a mega auction.
Sangakkara takes charge as MCC prez
London: Former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara on Tuesday took over as the first non-British President of the historic Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC). The former Sri Lankan wicketkeeper-batsman will hold the post for one year. "I am thrilled to hold the prestigious position of MCC President and I look forward to working hard with the MCC to build on this incredible year of cricket," Sangakkara said in a statement. His tenure as MCC President will encompass two England Tests against West Indies and Pakistan, ODI against Australia and the launch of The Hundred competition.
De villiers to play for Brisbane Heat
Sydney: South African great AB de Villiers will make his debut in Australia's Twenty20 Big Bash League during the 2019-20 season after signing with Brisbane Heat, the team announced on Tuesday. The 35-year-old prolific batsman will join the Heat for the second half of the eight-team competition that runs from December to February. He said the decision to join the Heat from January was an easy one to make. “They play the kind of brand that I want to be associated with. It's quite aggressive, they go after the attack, and I'm looking forward to going to the Gabba,” de Villiers said.
Djokovic marks return with easy win
Tokyo: World number one Novak Djokovic displayed steady recovery of his left shoulder injury on Tuesday by defeating an Australian challenger at the Japan Open, his first competition since pulling out of the US Open. The experienced Serbian top-seed claimed a 6-4, 6-2 victory against 20-year-old Alexei Popyrin, who fought bravely at the Ariake Colosseum. Djokovic added his shoulder felt “good” and declared that he has set his eyes on an Olympic medal next year. “Very pleased overall with the game,” he said after the win.
Jr shuttlers seal 3rd consecutive win
Kazan: Maisnam Meiraba Luwang and Tasnim Mir on Tuesday led India to an impressive 4-1 victory over Australia in their Group E clash of the BWF World Jr Mixed Team C’ships. In the opening match, Tanisha Crasto and Ishaan Bhatnagar continued their good form, overcoming Jack Yu and Kaitlyn Ea 21-17, 20-22, 21-11 to give India first point of the day. Meiraba then crushed Rio Agustino 21-17, 21-11 to secure India's second point. In the girls' singles, Tasnim Mir easy 21-11, 21-15 victory over Angela Yu give India an unassailable 3-0 lead. Manjit Singh Khwairakpam and Dingku Singh Konthoujam then made a comeback in the second game to see off Ricky Tang and De Zhao 17-21, 21-8. 21-14. The sole setback came in the last match when Aditi Bhatt & Tanisha Crasto lost to Victoria He & Angela Yu 17-21, 21-18, 15-21 in women's doubles.