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New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Sport
- New Indian Express
Australia Women ODIs in Chennai: TNCA to take a call on relaying field
NEW CHANDIGARH: The BCCI announced the home season schedule for India women and A tours and the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, is named as the venue for the white-ball series against Australia women. The BCCI release said that the three-match ODI series, which would be in the lead up to the Women's World Cup in India, will be played in Chennai from September 14-20. However, the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association were planning to begin the relaying of the entire outfield at the historic venue from June. With this announcement from the BCCI, it is understood that the TNCA will make a decision in the coming days on whether to continue with their plans or postpone it. Earlier, the TNCA had decided to begin the process of relaying the entire outfield in June, as it takes four to five months to complete. The current outfield hasn't been completely relaid in more than a decade. So the original plan was to finish the process by the end of this year and get the stadium ready for the Men's T20 World Cup – to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka – in February 2026. With the BCCI allotting the three women's ODIs to Chennai, TNCA is expected to take a decision on whether to go ahead with their original plans or postpone the work until after the men's T20 World Cup in the coming days. Apart from the women's ODIs, the BCCI has also announced two A-series for men. Australia A team will tour India to play two multi-day tournaments in Lucknow from September 19-26 followed by three one-dayers in Kanpur from September 30-October 5. Later, the South Africa A team will tour for a similiar series. The two multi-day games will be played in BCCI CoE, Bengaluru (from October 30 till November 9) and the three one-dayers will be played at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium (from November 13-19).
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Second international cricket stadium to host gigs, events
Boasting of a 30,000-seat gallery and seven cricket pitches, Tamil Nadu's second international cricket stadium , after Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium , is taking shape near Coimbatore, with the govt finalising key design and usage plans. Announced in 2024, the stadium spread across 30 acres will have a sub-air drainage system that can clear 10,000 litres of water per minute. It will be built at 500cr and is being modelled on Perth's Optus Stadium — a multi-purpose venue that hosts top-tier cricket, football, and entertainment events in the Australian city. The design will allow for both day and night matches, and even concerts and large gatherings, said senior officials from the sports department. The playing field will span 140 metres north to south and 170 metres east to west. "Boundary lengths will be decided during the match. In some dimensions, it will be shorter than the Chepauk stadium, and in some, it can be longer," said an official with the sports department. Overall, it could range between 60 and 75 metres. A meeting was held on May 13, with SDAT, TNCA, Collage Design, design consultant, and Knight Frank Pvt Ltd, a real estate and commercial consultancy. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Did You Know Luxury Hotel Prices in 2025 Could Be So Low? Expertinspector Learn More Undo Here, it was decided that Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) will support in the pitch maintenance and also handle cricket-related matters. A separate contractor or agency created under SDAT will handle non-sporting events to generate revenue through stadiums, like in Varanasi, Dehradun and Vizag. A meet was held with TNCA to finalise the maintenance plans. "Non-sporting events will fetch revenue for the govt, while the organiser and TNCA will generate revenue from cricketing events," said the official. "There will be lower and upper stands, and the net seats are 30,000 but it could be reduced with black screens covering up a few seats. A jogging facility and swimming pool is also planned apart from digital display boards," added the official. "We are exploring a sub air drainage system, like the one used in Chinnaswamy stadium, Bengaluru, to ensure water drains faster during rains," said the official. This system works with vacuum suction and can drain the outfield in 20 minutes after rain stops. The govt has identified land in an open-air prison area in Ondipudur which is 9km from the Coimbatore International Airport. The blueprint will be sent to the CM shortly, and construction will begin thereafter. The stadium is aimed at beefing up cricket infra in western Tamil Nadu, and is expected to be ready by end of 2027. Email your feedback with name and address to
Indian Express
08-05-2025
- Sport
- Indian Express
With a solid technique and good mindset, Sai Sudharsan a likely candidate for India cap after Rohit Sharma retirement
It is a scene that was played out in Tamil Nadu cricket three years ago and one likely to be repeated over the next fortnight. Post Covid, when the state team decided to move on from openers past their sell-by date, the selectors made a bold move to go for B Sai Sudharsan. The left-hander didn't have eye-popping numbers in the TNCA league but made 179 on his first-class debut. Now with Rohit Sharma retiring from Tests, the national selectors are pinning their hopes on a similarly smooth transition for the 23-year-old in India colours on the tour of England starting next month. In an IPL season where the flamboyance and fearlessness of Priyansh Arya, Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Ayush Mhatre has gained traction, Sai Sudharsan's flair has also stood out. Of the many youngsters who dazzle in T20s with quirky shots or muscled hits, the Gujarat Titans opener stands apart with his conventional strokeplay. There is a stillness and compactness that's quite impressive. In particular, his weight-transfer either forward or back is way better than many established names. 'As a batting coach, what stands out for me are his smooth hands and mindset,' Tamil Nadu batting coach Tanveer Jabbar tells The Indian Express. 'He is one of the few players who plays with a very soft bottom hand. So, he gets most of his runs where he intends to. He is a guy who can get you singles as well as boundaries. His back-lift is his biggest asset. And his mindset has given him good game awareness.' Jabbar was part of the selection panel that picked Sai Sudharsan for the state side for the first time. With his basics in place, and 509 runs in the season in a format where few backed him to succeed, Sai Sudharsan is second in the race for IPL Orange Cap, fighting it out with Suryakumar Yadav, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill. There is a reason former India head coach Ravi Shastri has picked Sai Sudharsan as an outsider to make the Test squad. But in the three domestic seasons that he has featured in, Sai Sudharsan hasn't made heads turn by scoring truckloads of runs like Mayank Agarwal or Sarfaraz Khan. In 29 first-class matches, he averages 39.93 with seven centuries and five fifties. But it isn't always about numbers. Otherwise, Surrey wouldn't have roped him in as an overseas pick even before he made his India debut in 2023. In successive seasons, Sai Sudharsan has been one of their main overseas batsmen, even scoring a century in their title- winning campaign last season. Jabbar breaks down his batting technique and what can make him a success at the international level. The soft bottom hand in an era of T20s is a rarity, particularly for someone who wants to feature across formats without modifying his game. It could work in Sai Sudharsan's favour in England, as was seen in his success in County cricket. 'A soft bottom hand shows you have control over your back-lift and the bat. The control over the bat is critical to give direction to the ball. If you hold the bat very firmly, you are going to jab at the ball. That is only for hitting. So, he has two shots for each ball,' Jabbar says of Sai Sudharsan's strength. Earlier in the IPL, coming up against Mitchell Starc during Gujarat Titans' game against Delhi Capitals, he played a shot that stood out. A square-cut said much about his balance. He leaned on to the front foot, but quickly shifted his weight back. All this was done rather imperceptibly, which elevated that shot. He didn't plonk his front foot, but just pressed lightly on it. He could then transfer his weight back rather quickly, focusing on getting his arms high to carve the ball through the off-side. The same transfer of weight was visible next ball when he picked the fuller length quickly and glided forward to cream the ball through extra cover. Not just Starc, other pacers have also seen the short ball being dispatched by a fierce cut or pull in front of square. 'Primarily, what we look for is that a batter should have at least a couple of options for every delivery. That is something which Sai has worked on. That's why he has been so successful. Against the short ball, he can go on the backfoot and punch it to cover and, if need be, can pull it as well. He pulls, sweeps and has the straight drive. If you look around in the domestic circuit, there are not too many batsmen who play straight drives. That's because of their bat flow. But he has those shots in his book, which is testament to his technique. And obviously, he has got very nimble feet to complement his good hands. All of it means that his balance is very good with a still head,' Jabbar notes. What has also helped Sai Sudharsan is the consistent exposure he has managed to get. If the Tamil Nadu Premier League and IPL helped him evolve as an all-format player, his stints with India A and Surrey have made him a sound batsman against the red ball. When he has returned to Chennai, it is as a batsman and an individual whose confidence has gone up. With runs under his belt, a maiden Test call-up now looks inevitable some time during the English summer. It will come in a totally different format, and this being the early part of the English summer, pitches could be seamer-friendly. And unlike the likes of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Abhimanyu Easwaran, Sai Sudharsan has the experience of playing in England. 'He has got enough exposure to bowlers of international quality. He has travelled abroad and rubbed shoulders with the best in the IPL. Being a left-hander is an added advantage because the bowlers will have to change their angles every now and then. His soft bottom hand will also come very handy in England,' Jabbar says. 'The only challenge I see is his running between the wickets. He is too quick for the other batters and always looks to get off strike.'
The Hindu
07-05-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Ticket sales
The online ticket sale for the IPL match between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals, to be played at MAC Stadium on May 12 (7.30 p.m.), will begin at 10.15 a.m. on Thursday (May 8) on Only two tickets will be issued per person. Entry gates will open at 5.30 p.m. on match day. The TNCA has also identified limited seats in the 'I' lower stand for physically challenged patrons requiring wheelchair access. Car and two-wheeler parking will be available at Kalaivanar Arangam, PWD (opp. V. Pattabiraman Gate, Wallajah Road), Madras University Campus, Omundurar Medical College Campus, Railway car parking, Victoria Hostel. Sale details (read as stands, rate): C/D/E lower: Rs. 1700; C/D/E upper: Rs. 3500; I/J/K lower: Rs. 4000; I/J/K upper: Rs. 2500; F/H upper: Rs. 3000; KMK Terrace: Rs. 7500.
The Hindu
07-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Kongu Wedding Food Festival 2024: Organisers ordered to pay ₹1 lakh compensation to woman attendee for poor event management
The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission in Tiruppur has directed the organisers of the Kongu Wedding Food Festival and Exhibition, held in Coimbatore last year, to pay ₹1 lakh in compensation to a woman from Tiruppur. The Commission, comprising president S. Deepa, and members S. Baskar and A.S. Rathinasamy, also directed the organisers to refund the ticket amount of ₹2,484 and ₹3,000 as cost of litigation to the complainant, B. Dhanalakshmi, of Kuthuspuram in Tiruppur. Tamil Nadu Caterers Association (TNCA), online ticketing platform BookMyShow, and TNCA founder Madhampatty R. Nagaraj have been directed by the Commission to pay a total sum ₹1,05,484 to the petitioner within two months, in its order on April 29. The food festival was held at Codissia Grounds in Coimbatore on November 30 and December 1, 2024. Ms. Dhanalakshmi lodged a petition before the Commission, through her counsel Gowtham Subramaniam, on January 30, seeking a refund of ₹2,484.30, ₹3,000 as cost of litigation, and a compensation of ₹20 lakh for deficiency of service at the fest and the mental agony, pain, suffering, and hardship she underwent. The complainant had submitted that she purchased tickets for the event via the online ticketing platform, advertisements of which featured that it would have more than 1,000 caterers, 3,000 chefs, and over 400 varieties of food. She submitted that TNCA organised a grand ticket launch event before the food festival, involving social media influencers and renowned chefs. Influencers, including Manimegalai, and chefs Madhampatty Rangaraj and Madhampatty Iswarya were invited to promote the event via social media platforms. The complainant submitted that she booked three tickets for the event for a sum of ₹2,484.30, influenced by the ticket launch and the promotional campaigns. Despite high expectations set by the promotions, the food festival did not live up to the advertised standards. The event was found to be poorly managed and overcrowded. There was a lack of proper guidance for attendees, making it difficult and time-consuming to enter the venue. Long queues were seen at every section, and food service was delayed. The plates provided were flimsy and of low quality, making them unsuitable for holding food, she submitted. Additionally, there were no seating arrangements, forcing attendees to eat while standing, and no water facilities were available. Food counters were frequently empty and refilled slowly, resulting in long waiting time. Furthermore, the quantity of each food item was minimal, and many advertised varieties were not available, the complainant said. She further submitted that due to poor management, confusion and disputes broke out among attendees, and children and elderly individuals were particularly affected. Sanitary arrangements were also inadequate, with only four bathrooms available for a crowd exceeding 5,000 people.
