Meg Lanning To Feature In The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup In A New Role
Former Australian cricket team captain, Meg Lanning, has been chosen as the official ambassador by Prime Video for its exclusive broadcasting rights of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. Lanning has won more than seven ICC World Cups and led five as the captain of the Australian women’s national cricket team. This would be the first time that Australia will participate in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup without Lanning since she announced her retirement late last year. Lanning will still be part of the coverage, however-an expert providing analysis and insights as part of Prime Video’s coverage. This way, while moving from the playing field to the commentator’s booth, Lanning can offer her special perspective. UAE to Host 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup will for the first time host the UAE from October 3 to 21. Ten teams will vie in 23 matches staged at two venues: Dubai and Sharjah. Original host Bangladesh will begin with a game against Scotland in Sharjah, while defending champions Australia will play Sri Lanka in their inaugural match on October 6. Australia Stalks at Fourth Consecutive Title Now, one of the teams to watch will be Australia trying to make it four successive T20 World Cup titles. Fans can watch all the action live and exclusively on Prime Video, which has the rights for Australian broadcast, in the semi-finals on October 18 in Dubai and the grand final on October 21. The Sportz Planet Desk,Atharva Shetye
Reliable Pedometers Technology Still Falls Short In Sports
Pedometers are a popular simple device for recording physical activity, frequently used in fitness programs and in corporate wellness initiatives. The principle is one of movement sensors, recording a “step” whenever the vertical acceleration of the lever arm surpasses a given threshold. Pedometers have been primarily designed to count the number of steps over a day. Fitness experts and health professionals often advise specific numbers of daily steps to meet age-appropriate guidelines for physical activity. How Pedometers Encourage Active Life? Assured achievement of step-count goals has been proven to increase the chances of reaching the recommended physical activity levels. Therefore, pedometers are ideal for encouraging active lives, especially for pediatric and obese participants. Their simplicity and reliability in day-to-day applications make them attractive as an introductory device to monitor fitness. Why Are Pedometers Unsuitable for Sport Competitions? While pedometers are effective for measuring steps, they become less than useful when applied in a more robust athletic environment. Pedometers are incapable of measuring athletic movement, such as changes of direction, which are applied much more during competitive sports. Additionally, they hardly provide an impression of the energy that is being expended, which is an important measure for athletes looking to maximize performance with minimum recovery. Who Should Use Pedometers? This being said, pedometers are an extremely pragmatic tool for most any person wishing to improve or sustain their fitness. For those interested in general activity and walking-based exercise, they provide a reliable and simple instrument with which to monitor activity. However, for athletes or participants in competitive sport, they are better served by more sophisticated tools, including accelerometers or GPS trackers, that can capture the full gamut of movement and performance metrics essential for high-level training. In a nutshell, pedometers are good for monitoring steps while running errands, however they do not have the accuracy and skills one would want for recording professional sports. Being a tool for fitness monitoring, pedometers remain highly essential, however with some limitations among those with the pressure of surpassing athletic limits. The Sportz Planet Desk,Atharva Shetye
The Injury That Made Dwayne Bravo Call Curtains To His CPL Career
Dwayne Bravo, the Champion, unfortunately had to end his Caribbean Premier League (CPL) journey with a groin strain and not with a bang. A man who made death bowling look like a bright sunny day at the beach was cut down cruelly chasing Faf du Plessis‘ shot that seemed to have no end, wrenching agony out of his leg-and every Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) fan. What’s A Groin Injury? In most cases, an injury to the groin occurs through overstretching or tearing of muscles, tendons or ligaments in the groin or the lower part of the abdomen. Most commonly, it is caused by a situation where a muscle is overstretched or subjected to sudden intense force. These are usually conditions that require a sudden change of direction or any explosive movement during a game, such as soccer, hockey, or sprinting. Pain, inflammation, ecchymosis, and stiffness are typical signs that make it so challenging to walk or to participate in athletic activities. The treatment ranges from rest, physical therapy and surgery in extreme cases. A Last Goodbye Bravo had written a grand CPL farewell, perhaps one in which he hit a six off the last ball and moonwalked his way into retirement. We rather got something else – a cameo nobody could’ve predicted. Bravo walked out to bat at number 11, faced just one ball, right on the thigh and then limped off the field. No dramatic finish, no last celebrations. Just a brave, hobbling goodbye that was as heart-wrenching as it was heroic. Bravo’s Trophy Cabinet? Full to the Brim Besides, Bravo has not much to prove anymore. Five titles in the CPL, three of which are with TKR and one with St Kitts and Nevis Patriots will speak for themselves. Bravo is the man who quite nonchalantly captained back-to-back titles in 2017 and 2018. Bravo’s legacy is secured, even if his final bow involved a bat, a thigh guard and an unfortunate limp. True to Bravo style, he may limp off the CPL stage, however his legacy leaves behind a smile that will always be as big as he is. The Sportz Planet Desk,Atharva Shetye
BAI Announces Cash Rewards for Para Shuttlers
Indian para shuttlers have been announced cash rewards by the Badminton Association of India (BAI) as a token of appreciation over their triumph at Paris Paralympics 2024. India has won five medals in badminton. This has been its best-ever show in the Paralympics till date. For the first time, Indian women stood on the Paralympic badminton podium. Medal Winners Shine in Paris Nitesh Kumar set the tone of success by bagging a gold in the Men’s Singles SL3. Suhas Yathiraj similarly repeated his Tokyo success to win a silver in the Men’s Singles SL4 category. Indian women shuttlers won medals in the Paralympics for the first time. Thulasimathi Murugesan won silver in the Women’s Singles SU5 category, while Manisha Ramadass came in with a bronze in the same category. In the SH6 category, Nithya Sre Sivan completed the tally with a bronze. Cash Awards for Outstanding Performances State Sports Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma, who also heads the BAI as Chief Minister of Assam, announced a total cash prize of INR 50 lakh for medal winners. Nitesh Kumar bagged INR 15 lakh for gold medal. Suhas and Thulasimathi will get INR 10 lakh each as they won the silver medal. Manisha and Nithya will receive INR 7.5 lakh each for bronze medallist. The BAI assures commitment to the development of Para Badminton Secretary General Sanjay Mishra of BAI mentioned consistent performances from India’s para-badminton players at international arena. According to him, cash prizes were one of the ways BAI would pay a tribute to all such efforts by these players into India’s Paralympic success story. Mishra also said that BAI continued to work in the directions that are responsible for the growth of para-badminton, which included many means of support to the players. He added that a virtual meeting with them will be conducted in order to thank them and get to know the further support and action required for their development in the future. The Sportz Planet Desk,Atharva Shetye
What to Expect from Team India at ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024?
Ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, the Indian Women’s Cricket Team is all set to detonate a cricketing extravaganza that will offer thrills, chills and loads of sixes. Under the leadership of Harmanpreet Kaur, whose batting displays can light up any stadium, the Indian Women’s Cricket Team is all set to turn the dreams into reality. Tough Competition Ahead India finds itself in Group A with some of the heavyweight contenders: Australia, New Zealand, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. It’s like playing a musical chairs game without chairs. However again, fireworks will surely be displayed starting on the very first day by Smriti Mandhana and the ever-explosive Shafali Verma at the top. Jemimah Rodrigues and Deepti Sharma joining the party would surely help bat the socks off their opponents. Wicket Keepers & Bowling Group For wicket-keepers, Richa Ghosh and Yastika Bhatia. Guessing gloves, better watch her fit out. Speaking about India’s bowling attack, Renuka Singh and Pooja Vastrakar, are ready to hit the timber. What About The All-Rounders? The all-rounders party, Harmanpreet to Sajana Sajeevan and Asha Sobhana are sharp swords that are geared for just about anything. Depth and Strength Traveling reserves such as Uma Chetry and Tanuja Kanwer ready to come in if needed. It’s like having a backup band at a rock concert. You never know when you might need to call them on stage. As the Women in Blue prepare to engage in ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 battle in the UAE, the exciting outing of cricket is sure to leave fans sitting on the edge of their couches. With a great mix of experience and vigor, the Indian Women’s Cricket Team is more than ready to participate in the mega-event and have their hands on the title. Indian Women’s Cricket Team Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana (vc), Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Yastika Bhatia* (wk), Pooja Vastrakar, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh Thakur, Dayalan Hemalatha, Asha Sobhana, Radha Yadav, Shreyanka Patil*, Sajana Sajeevan (* – subject to fitness) The Sportz Planet Desk,Nitya Sutrave
India Wins Bronze In First Asia Pacific Padel Cup
India’s first-ever International Padel Team made great times at the very first Asia Pacific Padel Cup, finishing third. The tournament took place in Bali, Indonesia, from September 19, 2024 to September 22, 2024. India blanked Malaysia 3-0 in the bronze medal playoffs . The Indian team finished behind champions Philippines and runners-up Indonesia in a very competitive six-nation event. The other teams competing were China, Malaysia and Singapore. Preparation and Leadership Under the inspirational guidance of coach Imran Yusoof and manager Rithik Sinha, the Indian team has completed stringent four-day training at JSW Inspire Institute in Vijayanagar under Spanish head coach Victor Perez and has now entered history by securing India’s place on the international padel scene. The Bronze Medal Playoff It was Aryan Goveas and Rahul Motwani who set the tone for the rest of the matches as they gave a nail-biting victory at 4-6, 6-4, 7-5 in the very first match of the bronze playoff. Tulsi Mehta and Vaibhavi Deshmukh then sent out a strong signal riding to a 6-2, 7-6 (1) victory while Jenai Billimoria and Johan Fernandes did not have to break a sweat as they rode to a comprehensive 6-0, 6-1 victory while clinching the outcome of the tie at 3-0. Support From The Sponsors The team was given great support by sponsors including PadelPark India, JSW Inspire Institute, Godrej Properties, Akbar Travels, Akbar Holidays, Babolat, and Dream Set Go, marking India’s impressive debut on the international padel map. The Sportz Planet Desk,Atharva Shetye
India Celebrate Paralympians in One-of-a-Kind Postcard Collection
The winning spirit of India’s medal winning campaign at Paris Paralympics 2024 has been chronicled with a unique set of postcards in Tamil Nadu. It is the brainchild of P Venkatesan, founding treasurer, Postcrossing Society of India and Virudhunagar based artist S Sivabalan, who collaborated over the making of a set of 28 one-of-a-kind, line-drawn, postcards of the medalists. The collection that will feature the gold, silver, and bronze winners will be released by India Post at the General Post Office in Bengaluru on September 25, 2024. Swift Creations for Every Medal Win The postcards were churned out in a very fast-paced manner – one per day India won a medal. The rarer one, with all the gold medal-winners, had already been brought out on September 9, 2024. The complete set will be out on Antyodaya Diwas, a day for the empowerment of the marginalized and falling on Deendayal Upadhyaya’s birthday. A Tribute to the Spirit of Paralympians It was a dedication to the Paralympians; they have a greater challenge. But the same time, he added, that participation from South India has been much higher this time. The whole project, supported by the Postcrossing Society of India, had crucial support from India Post and its own president Colonel Akhil Kumar who helped in getting approval. Philatelic Interest for Collectors India Post has also issued a set of stamps on the Paris Olympics 2024. Thus, the current collection of postcards will be very much in demand among the collectors. The Sportz Planet Desk,Atharva Shetye
ICC announces all-female match officials for the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a list of match officials it would send for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, which is to be held from October 3rd to October 20th, in the United Arab Emirates. The tournament will be the first time a tournament in the ICC’s most important series will be strictly all female as the council continues efforts for a significant increase in women officiating in cricket. Among the match officials are Claire Polosak, who will umpire her fifth ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. She will be aided by Kim Cotton and Jacqueline Williams, who will return to their fourth ICC World Cup after umpiring the final in Cape Town last year. Sue Redfern will also return for her fourth appearance at the tournament, having been the TV umpire for the 2023 final. Zimbabwe’s Sarah Dambanevana debuts for this tournament. Match Referee GS Lakshmi who has been refereeing since 2012, has refereed the final in 2023. Shandré Fritz and Michell Pereira each will officiate in this second Women’s T20 World Cup. Here is the ICC Elite Panel of match officials for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. Match Referees Shandré Fritz, GS Lakshmi, Michell Pereira Umpires Lauren Agenbag, Kim Cotton, Sarah Dambanevana, Anna Harris, Nimali Perera, Claire Polosak, Vrinda Rathi, Sue Redfern, Eloise Sheridan, Jacqueline Williams The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 would feature 23 matches to be played across Dubai and Sharjah as ten teams vie for the coveted title. The Sportz Planet Desk,Atharva Shetye
Concussion Concerns Rising Among Young Athletes
As youth sports get more competitive, we’re seeing a surge in elbow and shoulder injuries, particularly among pint-sized pitchers. The ulnar collateral ligament (UCL)-the superhero of elbow stability-is sporting some serious battle scars, leaving countless young athletes whining in pain. Most of these are overuse and with kids playing more than a game of hot potato, experts raise an alarm call regarding a potential epidemic in the making! Concussion: The Sneaky Villain in Sport Just when you thought the injuries were over, comes the sneaky culprit: concussions. Coaches, trainers and physicians are taking on the role of sleuths, conducting very thorough sideline investigations. They look for clues by symptom checklists and memory games as well as neurological exams to determine whether or not the player has taken one too many hits to the head. Dizziness, headaches and an uncanny ability to forget your favorite pizza topping can all signal trouble. When to Get Back in the Game? The million-dollar question all young athletes want an answer to – when can I play again? Return to play is only safe if all symptoms have resolved and if a qualified healthcare provider clears you for play. Only when an athlete is asymptomatic and has had an opportunity for evaluation by a health care provider should they be allowed to return to play. Neurocognitive testing often is compared with baseline results to determine whether the brain is safe to resume physical activity. Experts note that even though symptoms may recede, the brain is not necessarily healed, so comprehensive evaluation is necessary to avoid further damage. Both elbow injuries and concussions raise just-needed attention to injury prevention and proper recovery protocols in youth sports. The Sportz Planet Desk,Atharva Shetye
Rodri’s ACL Injury Rules Him Out Of Premier League 2024-25
Manchester City midfielder Rodri could miss the remainder of the 2024-25 season after he suffered an injury to his knee on Sunday, in the Premier League match against Arsenal. The Spanish star, who had only just returned from a hamstring injury, was withdrawn after only 66 minutes. Reports on Monday confirmed that he had suffered a blow to his Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL). What Is an ACL Injury? In fact, when an athlete suffers an ACL injury, one of the knee’s primary ligaments is either torn or sprained. This ligament connects the thigh bone to the shinbone, providing stability to the knee-a stabilizing factor whenever an athlete makes those rapid movements-quick changes in direction and jumping. After the injury, the athlete will often describe the feeling of a sudden “pop” or catching in the knee followed by immediate pain, swelling and a difficult time walking afterwards. Treatment For ACL Treatment for an ACL injury largely depends on the extent of the tear. Mild cases can recover by resting and using exercises in physical therapy. More severe tears however, like Rodri’s, often can’t heal and must be treated with surgery. Surgeons replaced the damaged ACL with a graft from inside the patient’s body. Rehabilitation is slow and generally takes up to 6-12 months of rehabs before the player can return to action. Blow for Manchester City Rodri’s injury is a massive setback for Manchester City, whose season already had all the struggle they need to go through. Rodri was unavailable for Manchester City’s opening two matches of the campaign with a hamstring issue and has only managed 66 minutes of football this season prior to the latest injury. The Sportz Planet Desk,Atharva Shetye