MCA announces squad for BCCI’s Senior Women’s T20 Trophy
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SHILLONG, Sep 28: The Meghalaya Cricket Association today named a 15-member squad and five standbys for the BCCI’s Senior Women’s T20 Trophy. Meghalaya’s matches will take place in Vadodara, with the first against Pondicherry on 19 October. The other teams in the challenging group are Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Bengal, Chandigarh, Saurashtra and Uttar Pradesh.The players selected by the MCA’s Senior Women Selection Committee have carved out a name for themselves over the past few years as the best in the state and will get to test their mettle against some of the biggest teams in the country. Meghalaya squad: Ajima A Sangma, Daiaka Emigale Warjri, Debasmita Dutta, Deimaphishisha Lamare, Deiphibapynshngain L Mawnai, Eiffelene K Nongkynrih, Luiza Tamang, Rebeldalis Syiemlieh, Riticia Nongbet, Rubi Chettri, Sanchisa Sangma, Sandria K Momin, Solina Jaba, Suruti K Ray, Monica L PhawaStandbys: Pinky Chanda, Neha Hajong, Evanrilin S Syiem, Sara Ananias Kharbani, Fulnessy MawlongSupport staff: Latika Kumari (head coach), Hemant Roy (assistant coach), Darishesha Mawroh (trainer), Marybalahun Sawkmie (physio), Mackie D Blah (manager). Meghalaya fixtures: vs Pondicherry, 19 October,vs Karnataka, 20 October,vs Tamil Nadu, 22 October,vs Bengal, 24 October,vs Chandigarh, 26 October,vs Saurashtra, 28 October,vs Uttar Pradesh, 30 October
U-19 Boys Cricket: Tura knock WJH out for place in final
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SHILLONG, Sep 28: Tura District Cricket Association defeated West Jaintia Hills DCA by six wickets to become the first team to reach the final of the Meghalaya Cricket Association’s U-19 Boys Inter District Cricket Tournament after the first semifinal in Salpara, Mendipathar, today. Winning the toss and batting first did not work out so well for WJH, who eked out a modest 116/9 in the allotted 40 overs. Although there were fairly decent contributions by Ewanmidao Pyrtuh (24) and Dawanchwami Passah (25). Ben Haden N Marak bowled 5 overs for figures of 3/9 as he cleaned up the tail. Fernando Barbaryo M Sangma (2/21) and Denikcheng Marak (2/25) claimed a brace each.WJH had some early successes with the ball thanks to Chwamiki Ryngkhlem, who bagged 3/27, and Tura were on 29/4 in the 10th over before Shahin Alone (52 from 47 deliveries, 3x4s, 5x6s) and Jhon Venny (27 and 64, 2x4s) came together and dominated the bowling in an unbeaten partnership of 88 runs that saw Tura to victory in 24.5 overs. On Friday, at the same venue, will witness the second semifinal between Zone 2 toppers East Garo Hills DCA versus Zone 1 Group A winners Shillong Cricket Association A.
MMA fighters from state to participate in Nagaland
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SHILLONG, Sep 28: On the 30th of September, 2023, MMA fighters from Meghalaya will be
participating in thes Apex Combat to be held at Dimapur, Nagaland.The event will bring together national level MMA fighters from around the nation to compete.Representing Meghalaya at the National level are fighters from happy redrooster MMA: Remy Kharshandy – (Fly Weight), Darren Kharshandi – (Bantam weight), Gregory F. Sohtun – (Bantam weight), Jeff Diengdoh – (Feather Weight),Kedokiteuo Sirie – (Welter Weight)Darren Kharshandi, who has brought laurels to the state as a National Champion is to make his professional debut while, for Remy Kharshandi, this fight might be his last.The athletes will be lead by Coach Isaiah Kharmawphlang, Coach Reuben Lulam and Coach Echwamida O Phawa.For Meghalayans who might want to follow the athletes, live updates and videos wil be posted on the offficial happyredrooster MMA page on Instagram.
SA skipper Bavuma returns home due to personal reasons
NEW DELHI, Sep 28: South Africa suffered a setback on Thursday with their ODI skipper Temba Bavuma returning home from India due to personal reasons ahead of the side’s two warm-up games of the ICC Cricket World Cup.The Proteas are scheduled to take on Afghanistan andNew Zealand in their first and second warm-up games on here September 29 and October 2 respectively.As per an update on South Africa cricket’s social media handles, Bavuma has returned to South Africa due to personal reasons.T20I captain Aiden Markram will be leading the side in the two warm-up clashes in absence of Bavuma, who is likely to rejoin the team ahead of their opening game. (PTI)
Lingard training with Steven Gerrard’s Al Ettifaq
RIYADH, Sep 28: Former Manchester United player Jesse Lingard could be the next Premier League star to join the Saudi Arabian league.The England international, who is a free agent, is training with Saudi club Al-Ettifaq after leaving Nottingham Forest at the end of the last season.Al-Ettifaq is coached by Liverpool great Steven Gerrard and signed England midfielder Jordan Henderson in the off-season.“I’ve watched him for many years, so I’m aware of the talent,” Gerrard told reporters. “Jesse is out of a club at the moment, he is not contracted, so he’s free to train with anyone else. So, he’s coming to use our facilities, he’s coming to train with our players, to maintain his fitness.” “Jesse knows there’s an opportunity for him to try to convince us to come to the club.” The Saudi league has embarked on a spectacular spending spree this year by luring some of football’s biggest stars to the oil-rich kingdom. The 30-year-old Lingard graduated from United’s academy and left the club in 2022 to join Nottingham Forest. (PTI)