The International Cricket Council has revealed the schedule for the upcoming fourth edition of the ICC Women's Championship, which will determine the lineup for the 2029 Women's Cricket World Cup. The new cycle will feature a total of 44 series, with each team playing against eight others in home and away tours. A new member, Zimbabwe, will make its debut in the championship and there will be a ICC event every year, including the Women's T20 World Cup and the Women's Champions Trophy. Tri-series tournaments will also be held in the lead up to these major events.
After being retained by the Royal Challengers Bangalore for a record-breaking amount of Rs 21 crore, Virat Kohli shared an emotional message for the franchise's fans, expressing his commitment to the team for the next three years. Kohli also revealed that his ultimate goal is to win the IPL title at least once in the upcoming cycle. RCB management, in the meantime, is exploring all options for the captaincy role after releasing Faf du Plessis, and also expressed their disappointment in not being able to retain Cameron Green due to injury.
Veteran cricket fan Dhirendra Shastri has expressed his frustration over the government placing a ban on firecrackers during Diwali but not during the Muslim festival of Bakrid. This frustration comes as Kohli is set to make a return as captain of the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for the next edition of the Indian Premier League. Fans are excited to see how Kohli will handle the leadership once again, after constant involvement during the last cycle of IPL.
The Bangarutalli Foundation, initiated by Building Blocks Group (BBG), is committed to empowering and uplifting underprivileged girls in India through focus areas like education, mental health, and physical fitness. The foundation's recent event, the 474th BBG Talent Factory Awards Ceremony at Novotel HICC in Hyderabad, highlighted its progress in empowering 2,000,000 girl children by 2040. Key stakeholders, actress Iswarya Menon, the Bangarutalli team, and BBG representatives, emphasized the impact of education and community involvement in breaking the cycle of poverty. BBG's collaboration with Telangana State Police department for the Bharosa Centre further extends their reach in providing a safe space for women and girls in need. With growing support, the foundation is set to continue its vision for a brighter future.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has implemented a new rule for credit of bonus shares in demat accounts of investors, to be in force from October 01, 2024. NBCC's bonus share issue's record date is Monday, October 07, 2024, with the Ex Bonus Date also on the same day. However, since all stocks in India now follow T+1 settlement cycle, only those investors who have bought NBCC shares latest by Friday, October 04, 2024 will be eligible for the bonus issue. Stay updated and follow News24 for the latest news and updates on the NBCC bonus share issue.
In a crucial match leading up to the WTC finals, Ravichandran Ashwin's stellar performance on Day 5 helped India secure a remarkable win over Bangladesh. The veteran bowler not only displayed his mastery over spin, but also broke multiple records, cementing his position as the best bowler in the current WTC cycle. With the help of captain Rohit Sharma's leadership and the rest of the team's coordinated efforts, India proved their dominance in the game of cricket.
In a move to add depth and variety to India's investment landscape, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), in its board meeting, announced the introduction of a new asset class: Mutual Funds Lite (MF Lite). This new investment product aims to provide investors with a professionally managed and well-regulated option for higher ticket size investments. The relaxed framework for entities launching passive mutual fund schemes includes hiving off passive schemes to a different group entity, while brokers can offer access to a new settlement cycle allowing same-day trades for select top 500 scrips.
The ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 is coming to a close with the last game between Namibia and the United Arab Emirates. Despite being the hosts, Namibia has not fared well in this phase with 3 consecutive losses. Meanwhile, UAE has managed a single win out of 3 games. In the meantime, other countries, such as Kuwait and Kenya, have already shown success in the new Cricket World Cup Challenge League cycle.
Get expert tips for today's sports betting and don't miss the clash between Hungary and Germany in the opening game of the 2024/25 UEFA Nations League tournament. Germany will take on Hungary without goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, captain Ilkay Gundogan, Toni Kroos, and Thomas Muller as they start a new international cycle after their disappointing exit from UEFA EURO 2024. Meanwhile, Hungary, managed by Italian coach Marco Rossi, will aim to bounce back from their frustrating loss to Switzerland in the previous tournament. Don't miss this exciting match, broadcasted on FOX Sports and their streaming platforms.
In Lee Daniels' gripping Netflix film "The Deliverance," singer-songwriter Andra Day stars as Ebony - a struggling single mother trying to break away from the deeply ingrained traumas of her past. As Ebony and her three children move into their new home, they are tormented by both supernatural spirits and the haunting effects of familial abuse. Day's performance brings depth and complexity to the character, shedding light on the consequences of unaddressed trauma and the cycle of abuse.