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Time of India
8 hours ago
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- Time of India
Team India begins training camp in Jaipur for historic mixed disability T20I series in England
Jaipur: The Indian men's mixed disability cricket team commenced its preparatory training camp at the Jaipuria Cricket Academy (JCA) ground here on Sunday ahead of their seven-match T20I series against England, scheduled to begin on June 21. The Mixed Disability Vitality T20I series will begin on June 21, 2025, in Taunton at 6:30 pm, followed by the second T20I on June 23 in Wormsley. The series concludes with the seventh T20I on July 3 in Bristol. As part of the training camp in Jaipur, the players will engage in intensive batting and bowling drills in the nets, honing their techniques and match awareness. Coaches, including head coach Rohit Jhalani, will guide the players to help them prepare for the challenges. Organised by the Differently Abled Cricket Council of India (DCCI), the camp is being held at the JCA from June 8 to 13. All selected players have arrived in Jaipur and are undergoing intensive sessions focused on physical fitness, match preparedness, and team synergy under the guidance of experienced coaches. Speaking on the sidelines of the training camp, head coach and former Rajasthan Ranji Trophy captain Rohit Jhalani said, "This training camp is crucial for our preparations. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Zagraj w grę przygodową (Spróbuj teraz) Gra Przygodowa Zagraj teraz Undo The players are focused, determined, and ready to represent India against England in the series." DCCI general secretary Ravikant Chauhan is optimistic about the performance of the national squad in England. "We are looking forward to the England tour. We are proud to see our team take the field in England and we will leave no stone unturned here in the preparatory camp to prepare for the series," said Ravikant Chauhan. During the series, select matches will be played as Double Headers alongside key fixtures in England's mainstream cricket calendar. The 6th T20I on Tuesday, 1 July in Bristol will share the stage with the England Women vs India Women international— broadcast live on Sky Sports. This moment affirms a powerful message of visibility, parity, and respect for athletes with disabilities. Full squad Ravindra Gopinath Sante (Captain) (PD), Virender Singh (Vice-Captain) (Deaf), Radhika Prasad (PD), Rajesh Irappa Kannur (PD), Yogendra Singh (Wicket-Keeper), Narendra Mangore (PD), Vikrant Ravindra Keni (PD), Sai Akash (Deaf), Umar Ashraf (Deaf), Sanju Sharma (Deaf), Abhishek Singh (Deaf), Vivek Kumar (Deaf), Vikas Ganeshkumar (ID), Praveen Nailwal (ID), Rishabh Jain (ID), Tarun (ID), Majid Magray (PD) (Reserve), Kuldeep Singh (Deaf) (Reserve), Krishna Gowda (Deaf) (Reserve), Jithendra Nagaraju (PD) (Reserve). Full Schedule Mixed Disability Vitality IT20 Series – Schedule Saturday, 21 June – 1st IT20 – Taunton, 6:30 PM Monday, 23 June – 2nd IT20 – Wormsley, 5:00 PM Wednesday, 25 June – 3rd IT20 – Lord's, 3:30 PM Friday, 27 June – 4th IT20 – Worcester, 5:00 PM Sunday, 29 June – 5th IT20 – Worcester, 2:30 PM Tuesday, 1 July – 6th IT20 – Bristol, 2:00 PM (Double Header) Thursday, 3 July – 7th IT20 – Bristol, 6:30 PM.
Time of India
24-04-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Dhananjai Singh Khimsar elected president of Jodhpur dist cricket association; Arisht Singhvi secretary, Bhupendra Singh Bhati treasurer
Jaipur: Rajasthan Cricket Association ad-hoc committee member Dhananjai Singh Khimsar , son of health minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar, has been elected unopposed as the president of Jodhpur District Cricket Association (JDCA) on Wednesday. A meeting of the association was held at a hotel in Jodhpur and elections were held. Rajasthan Ranji Trophy player Arisht Singhvi was elected as the secretary of the association. Besides, five vice-presidents, including BJP (rural) president Tribhuvan Singh Bhati, and one treasurer Bhupendra Singh Bhati have also been elected. After his election, Khimsar said that he would leave no stone unturned in taking Jodhpur's cricket forward. "I have been given the responsibility to take Jodhpur's cricket forward while living here, I assure you that I will leave no stone unturned in fulfilling it." However, there is speculation around Khimsar's sudden election as president of JDCA while still serving as the president of Nagaur District Cricket Association (NDCA). However, most insiders agree that he now seems to be moving forward on the path to becoming the RCA president, using Jodhpur as his stepping stone. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Scarlett Johansson, 40, Shows Off Her Real Size In A New Vacation Photos 33 Bridges Undo According to information provided by the JDCA, Khimsar has resigned from his position as president of NDCA. It is noteworthy that the former president of the JDCA, Varun Dhanadia, and treasurer, Arisht Singhvi, had resigned on Jan 17, 2025, alleging financial irregularities by the then secretary. Following their resignation, an ad-hoc committee was formed in Jodhpur on Jan 29, 2025.
Time of India
23-04-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Five members of RCA ad-hoc committee distance themselves from Jaideep Bihani's match-fixing allegations against Rajasthan Royals
Jaipur: The recent match-fixing allegations of Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) ad-hoc committee convener Jaideep Bihani have isolated him from the committee. Five members of the ad-hoc committee have publicly distanced themselves from Bihani, who came into the news for making serious allegations against the Rajasthan State Sports Council and Rajasthan Royals . In a press conference held here on Wednesday, the committee members – Dhananjay Singh Khimsar, Dharamveer Singh, Ratan Singh, Harishchandra Singh and Vimal Sharma -- made it clear that they do not agree with the statements of Bihani and if he calls any meeting in future, they will not attend it. Jaideep Bihani tried to cross all the limits: Dhananjay Singh Dhananjay Singh, who became the president of Jodhpur District Cricket Association on Wednesday, said that the allegations leveled against the Sports Council and Rajasthan Royals are Bihani's personal opinion. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo "We do not agree with this. He crossed all limits when he made serious allegations like match-fixing. This is all part of the politics of free passes and tickets. He alleged that Bihani is using the post of ad-hoc committee only to brighten his political image," said Dhananjay. No consent was taken on the demand of Rs 10 lakh: Dhananjay Singh Dhananjay revealed that no opinion was taken from the committee members on the demand of Rs 10 lakh from Rajasthan Royals for using RCA facilities during IPL matches including the services of curator Taposh Chatterjee. "There was no discussion on this issue in any meeting of the ad-hoc committee," said Dhananjay. I had supported the MoU: Dhananjay Singh Dhananjay also clarified that he was in favour of the tripartite MoU between BCCI, Rajasthan Royals and Sports Council and he has also supported it on his social media handle. I am hurt by the allegations of match fixing: Ratan Singh Former Rajasthan Ranji Trophy player Ratan Singh said, "being a player I can say that everyone gives their best on the field. Serious allegations like match-fixing hurt the dignity of the game and are very sad." No information about the cricket management committee: Dharmveer Singh Dharmveer Singh said that the ad-hoc committee has managed cricket throughout the year and will continue to do so in the future. On the news of Cricket Steering Committee formation by the Sports Council, he said, they have not received any official information about it, all this has come to light from media reports only.
