Steyn excited to play in Pakistan
Johannesburg: South African fast bowling legend Dale Steyn on Sunday said that he will be appearing in the Pakistan Super League this year. Steyn will be turning out for two-time champions Islamabad United in the league which will be held from February 20 to March 22.”Hello everybody in Pakistan. Just a quick message to say that I am super excited to come over and join Islamabad United,” Steyn in a video that he tweeted on Sunday. He then proceeded to give details of portals where fans can buy tickets to the matches.”Come and watch us play, really looking forward to it and I’ll see you guys at the games. Cheers!” This is will be the first time that the PSL is played entirely in Pakistan with the cities of Karachi, Lahore, Multan and Rawalpindi hosting the matches.Steyn, 36, retired from Test cricket as South Africa’s all-time highest wicket taker in August 2019 to prolong his career in competitive cricket, and recently said that he is looking forward to the T20 World Cup later in the year. (IANS)
Mohun Bagan fined Rs 3 lakh
Kolkata: The All India Football Federation’s disciplinary committee on Sunday fined I-League heavyweights Mohun Bagan Rs 3 lakh for non-payment of salary to four of its former players. The Mariners, who are front runners to clinch this season’s I-League title, have been directed to clear the dues and pay the fine within a fortnight. “The disciplinary Committee under the chairmanship of Ushanath Banerjee directed Mohun Bagan to pay dues of four players within 30 days and pay fine of Rs. 3,00,000 within 15 days, failing which they will face ‘Transfer Ban’ for forthcoming successive two windows in whatever name or under banner it plays in any AIFF tournament,” the order stated, a copy of which was accessed by PTI. Mohun Bagan have been directed to pay Kerala Blasters midfielder duo of Raju Gaikwad and Darren Caldeira Rs 11 lakh and Rs 8,70,601 respectively. (PTI)
Johri’s resignation yet to be accepted
New Delhi: BCCI’s first chief executive officer Rahul Johri, who had tendered his resignation a while ago, might have to wait a little more before he is relieved of the plum job by the Board. BCCI sources said on Sunday that Johri, appointed in 2016 to the then newly-formed position, had made up his mind to step down after the Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) exited the scene in October last year, paving the way for the Sourav Ganguly-led team to take charge. Board president Ganguly said they were yet to receive his resignation letter. “We will see after we receive it,” he said. Earlier, a source told PTI, “Johri’s resignation will be accepted but it might take some time. He is trying to negotiate.” Since assuming the office of CEO, Johri has been working on multiple fronts, playing a key role in selling the IPL broadcast rights to Star India for a whopping Rs. 16,348 crore. (PTI)