MCA announces five-year scholarship for record-breaker Dhanawad

New Delhi : Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) president Sharad Pawar on Tuesday announced a scholarship of Rs.10, 000 per month for schoolboy Pranav Dhanawade, who became the first batsman in the world to score 1000 runs in one innings.The scholarship would be paid for a period of five years, commencing from January 2016 to December […]

ICC to continue U-19 WC preparation despite Australia’s withdrawal

Dubai : The International Cricket Council (ICC) has said that they will continue to prepare for this month’s ICC U19 Cricket World Cup in Bangladesh despite the withdrawal of the Australian team from the event, citing security and safety concerns.Reflecting on the same, ICC Chief Executive David Richardson said that although they respect the position […]

Mumbai schoolboy slams 1000 runs, breaks all-time cricket record

Mumbai : Mumbai teenager Pranav Dhanavde created history as he became the first cricketer in the world to score 1000 runs in one innings. Pranav, who was playing for KC Gandhi School, smashed 127 boundaries and 59 sixes to reach his unbeaten knock of 1009 on the second day of the two-day match against Arya Gurukul […]

Tendulkar hails Dhanawade for breaking all-time cricket record

New Delhi : Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has praised Mumbai teenager Pranav Dhanawade, who became the first cricketer in the world to score 1000 runs in one innings.The master-blaster appreciated the 15-year-old boy for his achievement and called on him to work harder in order to reach new heights. “Congrats #PranavDhanawade on being the first ever […]

Sub-junior women’s B division hockey from tomorrow

Nagaon (Assam : Hockey India has announced the commencement of 6th Sub Junior National Hockey Championship 2016 (women) ‘B’ division in Nagaon, Assam. The sixth edition of the national championships marks Hockey India’s first national event for the year of 2016. The players playing in the tournament are of less than 16 years category. The […]