Sports Current Affairs- Feb 14, 2023
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1-In a shocking admission, BCCI top selector Chetan Sharma revealed that a lot of Indian cricketers use injections to pass the fitness test when they are 80% fit, adding that cricketers play smart to escape the doping situation.
2-Defending champions Hyderabad FC cemented their hold on second place in the standings and a berth in the quarterfinals of the ISL 2022–23 season in Hyderabad on Tuesday with a lone goal victory over ATK Mohun Bagan.
3-India will be seeking to continue their winning streak against the West Indies in their second preliminary encounter of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup on Wednesday at the Newlands, Cape Town, after beginning their campaign with a spirit-boosting triumph over archrivals Pakistan.
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4-Smriti Mandhana is expected to be fit to play in her first game at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 on Wednesday, according to India’s bowling coach Troy Cooley.
- Due to a finger injury, the 26-year-old missed India’s seven-wicket victory against archrival Pakistan in the group’s opening encounter.
5-Jemimah Rodrigues stood up against Pakistan in Mandhana’s absence, scoring an unbeaten 53 off 38 deliveries to lead her team past their bitter enemies with an over remaining.
6-To capitalise on the large fan bases in both nations and market Saudi tourism in India, the Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) has struck an official collaboration agreement with the Indian Premier League (IPL), the world’s most prestigious Twenty 20 cricket league.
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7-The Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation (SACF), which was established in 2020, is currently in charge of 16 regional associations spread across 11 cities, and it has more than 8,000 registered players and 400 registered clubs, resulting in a 35,000-person participation total in domestic cricket competitions.
8-Out of 180 nations, the Saudi national cricket team is currently rated 32nd.
9-According to former India bowler Jhulan Goswami, who serves as the team mentor and bowling coach for the Mumbai Indians women’s team, the club is known for giving opportunities to new talent.
10-The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2023 will kick off on March 4 at the DY Patil Stadium with a thrilling match between Gujarat Giants and Mumbai Indians, the BCCI revealed on Tuesday when it released the schedule for the tournament’s first year.
11-The Women’s Premier Regular (WPL) 2023 will play its inaugural season with a total of 20 league games and two playoff games over the course of 23 days.
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12-Smriti Mandhana from India, who was purchased by Royal Challengers Bangalore for a staggering INR 3.40 crore, was the highest buy. Harmanpreet Kaur, the captain of Team India, was traded to the Mumbai Indians for INR 1.80 crore, while all of the other international and Indian celebrities were selected for one of the five franchises.
13-Of the overseas players, Ashleigh Gardner of Australia and Natalie Sciver of England were the highest buys, going to Gujarat Giants and Mumbai Indians for INR 3.20 crore each.
14-Shafali Verma, the captain of the India U19 team and winner of the ICC U19 T20 World Cup, was the top buy and was sold to Delhi Capitals for INR 2 crore.
15 leading candidates On Wednesday, Hockey Punjab and Hockey Gujarat will square off in the inaugural game of the 13th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship at Kakinada.
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