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Dream11 wins IPL title sponsorship rights

August 19, 2020
Dream11 IPL
  • Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has awarded the title sponsorship rights of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 to fantasy cricket league platform Dream11 with an average bid of Rs 234 crore per year(222 crore for the first year, Rs 240 crore & 240 crore for 2nd & 3rd year respectively) after Chinese mobile manufacturer Vivo exit from Sponsorship.IPL 2020 is to be held in UAE (United Arab Emirates) from September 19 to November 10, 2020,

England Cricketer Laura Marsh announces retirement

August 19, 2020
Laura Marsh
  • England Spinner Laura Alexandra Marsh announced her retirement from all forms of Cricket. In December 2019, she announced retirement from International Cricket, and now has retired from Domestic Career as well.

Rohit Sharma, Vinesh Phogat, Manika Batra, Mariappan Thangavelu recommended for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award

August 18, 2020
Rohit Sharma, Vinesh Phogat, Manika Batra, Mariappan Thangavelu
  • The National Sports Awards Committee has recommended the names of cricketer Rohit Sharma, table tennis champion Manika Batra, Paralympian Mariappan Thangavelu and wrestler Vinesh Phogat for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award.

MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina took retirement from International Cricket

August 17, 2020
MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina
  • Former Indian Cricket Team Skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni announced his retirement from International Cricket. In a social media post, he thanked everyone for their immense support and love throughout his career.
  • Suresh Raina, another Indian Cricketer has also announced his retirement from International Cricket. In a social media post, he said, it was always a pleasure to play along with Dhoni and following Dhoni’s retirement, he also chose to retire from International Cricket.

“Fit India Freedom Run” organized by Sports Ministry

August 14, 2020
Fit India Freedom Run
  • To mark the 74th Independence Day of India on August 15 to 151st birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi on October 2 “Fit India Freedom Run” organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports from 15th August to 02nd October 2020.

Max Verstappen has won the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix

August 11, 2020
Max Verstappen
  • Max Verstappen, a Red Bull racer has won the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix.

Australia to host postponed ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2020 edition in 2022

August 8, 2020
Men’s T20 World Cup
  • Australia to host postponed ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2020 edition in 2022. India will host the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 as planned.

First General Council meeting of the Khelo India Scheme held on 4th July

August 6, 2020
Khelo India Youth Games
  • First General Council meeting of the Khelo India Scheme held on 4th July which is chaired by Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju. He asked the states to organize State-level Khelo India Games annually with an effort to identify a larger number of grassroots-level talents and directed to organize competitions at the district, block, and panchayat-level to identify young talent.

Former Real Madrid & Spain goalkeeper legendary Spr Iker Casillas announced his retirement

August 6, 2020
Iker Casillas
  • The legendary Spanish footballer Iker Casillas, who played as goalkeeper for Real Madrid, has announced his retirement from all form of Football at an age of 39.

World Cup Winning German Soccer Player Benedikt Howedes retires at 32

August 5, 2020
Benedikt Howedes

The professional German footballer, Benedikt Howedes, who helped Germany win the World Cup title in 2014, has announced his retirement from soccer, citing family reasons.