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Time of India
13-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Why State Associations Must Host Corporate Tournaments
In this Bombay Sport Exchange clip, Prof. Ratnakar Shetty highlights a crucial but often overlooked aspect of Indian cricket — the role of corporate explains why it's important for state associations to organize these events: not just for cricket, but for cricketers' livelihoods.A conversation with K Shriniwas Rao that goes beyond the pitch Read More
Time of India
07-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
What is the concussion substitution rule in cricket?
AFP Photo Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! WHAT IS THE CONCUSSION SUBSTITUTION RULE IN CRICKET ? Poll Do you believe the concussion substitute rule in cricket is necessary for player safety? No, it's not needed. Yes, absolutely. LIKE-FOR-LIKE CONCUSSION SUBSTITUTE RULE Bombay Sport Exchange Ep 4: Prof. Ratnakar Shetty on BCCI, cricket politics & Indian cricket's growth ONCE APPROVED: NEW DELHI: A concussion is a common form of injury, particularly in sports. It occurs when a sudden impact causes the brain to move within the skull, potentially leading to a mild traumatic brain injury. Symptoms can vary widely, and not all concussions involve a loss of consciousness. While most individuals recover fully, proper rest and medical clearance are essential before returning to any physical assessment is critical, as resuming play too soon can lead to more severe concussion substitute rule brings cricket in line with other major sports that prioritise player safety. It plays a crucial role in mitigating the risks associated with head injuries while preserving the fairness and competitiveness of the carefully balancing medical precaution with sporting integrity, this regulation ensures teams are not unduly penalised by unforeseen injuries, and the rule itself cannot be exploited for tactical cricket, if a player suffers a concussion—or is suspected to have one—during a match, a replacement can be allowed under strict injury must occur on the field and during active play.A formal diagnosis must be made by the team's medical medical staff or team manager must submit a Concussion Replacement Request to the ICC Match Referee, detailing the incident, the medical findings, and the proposed like-for-like request must be made as soon as possible after the incident. The Match Referee is responsible for approving the substitution and ensuring that it does not give the team an unfair advantage.A key aspect of the regulation is the "like-for-like" requirement. The substitute must have a similar role and skillset as the injured player. The Match Referee will evaluate:What the concussed player was likely to contribute if they had continued,And how the proposed replacement compares in role and the referee determines that the replacement would provide an undue advantage, restrictions may be imposed. For example, if the injured player was suspended from bowling at the time of the injury, the substitute will also not be allowed to concussed player takes no further part in the the original player and the substitute are recorded as having participated for statistical Match Referee's decision is final, with no option for appeal.
Time of India
07-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
IPL playoffs scenarios: With 14 matches to go, RCB have 98.2% chance of progressing — odds for each team explained
Image credit: BCCI/IPL Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! We look at the probabilities: Team Best case scenario Worst case scenario Chances (%) of making or tying for top 4 Chances (%) of making or tying for top 2 RCB Sole topper with 22 pts. Can happen if they win remaining games and GT lose at least one End up 6th. Can happen if they lose all their remaining games 98.2 76.0 GT Sole topper with 22 pts. Can happen if they win their remaining games and RCB lose one or more Finish 6th by losing all remaining games 98.4 74.6 PBKS Sole topper with 21 pts. Can happen if they win remaining games and both RCB and GT lose at least one Finish 7th by losing all remaining games 89.9 44.5 MI Sole topper with 18 pts. Can happen if they win remaining games, RCB and GT lose their remaining games and PBKS lose two Finish 7th by losing all remaining games 58.5 15.8 DC Sole topper with 19 pts. Can happen if they win remaining games, RCB, GT and PBKS lose two each and MI loses one Finish 7th by losing all the remaining games 57.2 14.8 KKR Finish tied for the top spot with PBKS and DC on 17. Can happen if they win remaining games, RCB and GT lose theirs, PBKS lose two, DC and MI lose one each Finish joint 8th by losing all the remaining games 14.8 1.1 LSG Finish tied 2nd on 16 pts with RCB, MI and GT. Can happen if they win remaining games, RCB and GT lose all of theirs, MI lose two and either PBKS also lose all their games or DC wins no more than one Finish 8th by losing all the remaining games 7.9 0.1 How we arrive at the probabilities: Bombay Sport Exchange Ep 4: Prof. Ratnakar Shetty on BCCI, cricket politics & Indian cricket's growth NEW DELHI: With 14 games remaining in the league stage, Chennai Super Kings , Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad are already out of contention for the playoffs. Riyal Challengers Bengaluru, Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans are almost sure to make the knock-out stage, but Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals still have an even chance while Lucknow Super Giants have Kolkata Knight Riders slim remain 16,384 possible combinations of results, so nothing is for sure yet for any of the seven remaining in the are 16,384 possible combinations of results remaining with 14 games to each team, we looked at how many of these end up with them being among the top four either singly or tied. We also looked at how many combinations put each team in the top two either singly or instance, RCB finish in the top four in 16,092 of the possible combinations of match outcomes, translating to a 98.2% 12,452 of them they end up first or second, singly or jointly, translating to a 76% chance.
Time of India
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Bombay Sport Exchange Ep4: India vs Pakistan relations, IPL's formation
/ May 06, 2025, 07:30PM IST In Episode 4 Part 2 of the Bombay Sport Exchange, K Shriniwas Rao and veteran BCCI administrator Prof. Ratnakar Shetty explore the complex India-Pakistan cricketing ties and the behind-the-scenes story of how the IPL was born—a deep dive into diplomacy, sport, and the big decisions that shaped Indian cricket.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
ICC Rankings: India dominate white-ball formats, Australia reign supreme in Tests
India continue to assert their dominance in the limited-overs formats, retaining the No. 1 spot in both ODIs and T20Is in the latest ICC Men's Team Rankings released on Monday. However, their supremacy does not extend to the longest format, where Australia have tightened their grip at the top of the Test rankings . Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In the annual update, matches played since May 2024 carry full weight, while those from the previous two years count at 50%. This reshuffle has reaffirmed India's stature as a white-ball powerhouse while underscoring Australia's Test pedigree. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. India, fresh off a triumphant ICC Champions Trophy campaign, boosted their ODI rating from 122 to 124. New Zealand, the runners-up in that tournament, climbed to second, leapfrogging Australia, who slipped to third. Sri Lanka's impressive form at home saw them rise to fourth, pushing Pakistan and South Africa down the ladder. There was movement lower down the table too. Afghanistan rose to seventh, displacing England, who dropped to eighth. The West Indies also overtook Bangladesh to claim ninth place after a five-point gain. In T20Is, world champions India maintain top billing, though their lead over second-placed Australia narrowed to nine points. England, New Zealand, and the West Indies round out the top five. Sri Lanka's upward trajectory continued as they overtook Pakistan for seventh. Bangladesh and Afghanistan complete the top 10. Poll Which team do you think will dominate the Test format in the coming year? South Africa England India Australia This year's T20I rankings now include 100 teams — up from 80 — after factoring in all nations that have played at least eight matches in the past three years. However, India's hold over the Test format has weakened. Australia remain comfortably in the lead with 126 points, despite a slight dip. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now England surged to second, overtaking both India and South Africa. The Ben Stokes-led side's success in three of their last four Test series was key to their rise. Bombay Sport Exchange Ep 4: Prof. Ratnakar Shetty on BCCI, cricket politics & Indian cricket's growth India dropped to fourth with 105 points, while South Africa slipped to third. The rest of the top 10 — New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, West Indies, Bangladesh, and Zimbabwe — remain unchanged. Ireland and Afghanistan are not yet eligible for Test rankings due to an insufficient number of matches.
