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Former MP and BJP leader Abhishek Singh congratulated Rajnandgaon’s talented cricketer Mahak Narwase on her selection to the Indian Women’s Under-19 Cricket Team and her appointment as vice-captain of both the T20 and ODI squads. Highlighting Rajnandgaon’s rich sporting legacy, he credited the sports infrastructure developed during Dr. Raman Singh’s tenure for nurturing young talent and expressed confidence that Mahak will bring glory to Chhattisgarh and India on the international stage.

Six basketball players trained at Sarvagya Rao Basketball Academy in Rajnandgaon have been selected to represent the Indian School Team at the World School Basketball Championship in Zlatibor, Serbia. The players, who have previously excelled in national-level school competitions, departed to participate in the global event scheduled from June 13 to June 22, 2026.

In a major achievement for Rajnandgaon and Chhattisgarh, six basketball players from Sarvagya Rao Basketball Academy, DPS Khelo India Academy and Yugantar Khelo India Academy have been selected for the Indian School Basketball Team. The players will represent India at the World School Basketball Championship scheduled to be held in Zlatibor, Serbia, from June 13 to 22, 2026.

This feature highlights Kumar Sangakkara’s remarkable yet underappreciated coaching journey, showcasing how he transformed a struggling squad into a resilient playoff contender despite injuries, pressure, and limited resources. While celebrated coaches often dominate headlines, Sangakkara’s strategic brilliance, calm leadership, and ability to build a fighting unit deserve far greater recognition within the cricketing world.

Board of Control for Cricket in India is considering a major overhaul of the Indian Premier League by shifting the tournament to a September-October window and expanding it to 94 matches from 2028. The proposed move aims to reduce the impact of extreme summer heat, improve player welfare, and capitalize on the festive advertising season ahead of Diwali, while also supporting the league’s long-term commercial growth.

भारतीय क्रिकेट कंट्रोल बोर्ड Board of Control for Cricket in India आईपीएल के शेड्यूल में बड़ा बदलाव करने की तैयारी में है। बीसीसीआई 2028 से लीग को 94 मैचों तक विस्तार देने और मार्च-मई की बजाय सितंबर-अक्टूबर विंडो में आयोजित करने पर विचार कर रहा है। यह कदम खिलाड़ियों और दर्शकों को भीषण गर्मी से राहत देने के साथ-साथ त्योहारी सीजन में विज्ञापन और व्यूअरशिप बढ़ाने की रणनीति का हिस्सा माना जा रहा है।