Sports Current Affairs- August 18, 2024

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Sports Current Affairs- August 18, 2024

One-liner Questions:

  1. When will Australia and England play a one-off Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)?
  2. What is the significance of the one-off Test match at MCG in 2027?
  3. When was the first Test match played between Australia and England?
  4. What did Cricket Australia confirm regarding men’s international Test match hosting rights?
  5. Which venues will host the Boxing Day and New Year’s Test matches over the next seven seasons?
  6. Which venue will host the ‘Christmas Test’ in December starting from the 2025/26 season?
  7. What significant event will Adelaide Oval host in addition to the ‘Christmas Test’?
  8. Until when has Perth Stadium secured its position as the first Men’s Test of the summer?
  9. What special event is The Gabba set to host during the 2025/26 season?
  10. How long will The Gabba host Test cricket according to the current schedule?
  11. What is Cricket Australia’s approach towards Tasmanian, ACT, and Northern Territory hosting rights?
  12. When does the current women’s Future Tours Program conclude?
  13. Which teams are included in the current women’s Future Tours Program?
  14. Who is Nick Hockley, and what did he say about the upcoming cricket schedule?
  15. What did Nick Hockley mention about the 150th anniversary Test Match at the MCG?

Answers:

  1. Australia and England will play a one-off Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in March 2027.
  2. The one-off Test match at MCG in 2027 celebrates the 150th anniversary of the longest format of the game.
  3. The first Test match between Australia and England was played in March 1877.
  4. Cricket Australia confirmed the allocation of men’s international Test match hosting rights over the next seven seasons.
  5. The iconic Boxing Day and New Year’s Test matches will remain at the MCG and SCG respectively for the next seven seasons.
  6. Adelaide Oval will host the ‘Christmas Test’ in December starting from the 2025/26 season.
  7. In addition to the ‘Christmas Test,’ Adelaide Oval will host a BBL New Year’s Eve match for the next seven seasons.
  8. Perth Stadium has secured its position as the first Men’s Test of the summer until 2026/27.
  9. The Gabba is set to host a Men’s Ashes Day-Night Test in the 2025/26 season.
  10. The Gabba will host Test cricket for at least the next two years.
  11. Cricket Australia is working closely with the Tasmanian, ACT, and Northern Territory Governments on hosting rights over the next seven years.
  12. The current women’s Future Tours Program concludes in April 2025.
  13. The teams included in the current women’s Future Tours Program are New Zealand, India, and the Women’s Ashes.
  14. Nick Hockley is the CEO of Cricket Australia, and he mentioned that the upcoming schedule ensures the best cricket will be played at the best venues across the country.
  15. Nick Hockley mentioned that the 150th anniversary Test Match at the MCG in March 2027 will be a wonderful celebration of the pinnacle format of the game at one of the world’s great sporting arenas.

Sports Current Affairs- July 15, 2024

Questions

  1. When is the ICC Annual Conference scheduled to be held in Colombo?
  2. How many delegates are expected to attend the ICC Annual Conference in Colombo?
  3. Which regions will the delegates at the ICC Annual Conference in Colombo come from?
  4. What was the result of the India vs. Zimbabwe five-match T20I series?
  5. Who was the top scorer for India in the fourth match against Zimbabwe?
  6. How many wickets did Mukesh Kumar take against Zimbabwe in the final T20I match?
  7. Which country is likely to be the top seed in the upcoming Budapest Olympiad?
  8. Who is the highest-ranked member of the likely top-seeded team in the Budapest Olympiad?
  9. Which football club is said to have found a replacement for Lionel Messi?
  10. Who has been appointed as the new head curator by the Pakistan Cricket Board?
  11. Which two countries will Pakistan face in their upcoming ICC World Test Championship matches?
  12. Who won the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Europe Sub Regional Qualifier B title?
  13. What decision did the Pakistan Cricket Board make regarding players’ central contracts?
  14. Which Indian shuttlers have got a favourable draw in the upcoming Paris Olympics?
  15. Which defender has Mumbai City FC signed on a free transfer?
  16. Who advanced to the quarterfinals of the World Junior Squash Championships from India?
  17. Who did Anahat Singh defeat in the fourth round of the World Junior Squash Championships?
  18. Which West Indies cricketer rejoined the Melbourne Renegades for WBBL season ten?
  19. What did George Bailey say about David Warner’s selection for the 2025 Champions Trophy?
  20. Which football player recently announced his retirement from international football?
  21. What did Yuvraj Singh reflect on regarding the World Championship of Legends title?

Answers

  1. The ICC Annual Conference is scheduled to be held in Colombo from July 19-22.
  2. Over 220 delegates are expected to attend the ICC Annual Conference in Colombo.
  3. The delegates at the ICC Annual Conference in Colombo will come from regions such as Africa, the Americas, Asia, East Asia Pacific, and Europe.
  4. India won the five-match T20I series against Zimbabwe 4-1.
  5. Sanju Samson was the top scorer for India with a 45-ball 58 in the fourth match against Zimbabwe.
  6. Mukesh Kumar took 4 wickets for 22 runs against Zimbabwe in the final T20I match.
  7. The USA is likely to be the top seed in the upcoming Budapest Olympiad.
  8. Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura, with a rating point of 2802, is the highest-ranked member of the likely top-seeded team in the Budapest Olympiad.
  9. FC Barcelona is said to have found a replacement for Lionel Messi.
  10. Tony Hemming has been appointed as the new head curator by the Pakistan Cricket Board.
  11. Pakistan will face Bangladesh and England in their upcoming ICC World Test Championship matches.
  12. Jersey won the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Europe Sub Regional Qualifier B title.
  13. The Pakistan Cricket Board decided to reduce the players’ central contracts from three years to one year while announcing no pay cuts on the fees offered.
  14. Indian shuttlers Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have got a favourable draw in the upcoming Paris Olympics.
  15. Mumbai City FC has signed defender Sahil Panwar on a free transfer.
  16. India’s Anahat Singh advanced to the quarterfinals of the World Junior Squash Championships.
  17. Anahat Singh defeated Japan’s Akari Midorikawa in the fourth round of the World Junior Squash Championships.
  18. West Indies cricketer Hayley Matthews rejoined the Melbourne Renegades for WBBL season ten.
  19. George Bailey said that David Warner will not be considered for selection in the 2025 Champions Trophy.
  20. German football player Thomas Muller recently announced his retirement from international football.
  21. Yuvraj Singh reflected on the unmatched feeling of winning for the country in the World Championship of Legends title.

Sports Current Affairs- March 20, 2024

Questions

  1. How much funding did the Indian Golf Union receive?
  2. What will the IGU use the funding for?
  3. Who signed the deal with IGU for funding?
  4. Who led the Bharat Golf Private Limited?
  5. What was Zara Anand’s achievement at the 44th Queen Sirikit Cup?
  6. Which golf club hosted the 44th Queen Sirikit Cup?
  7. Who withdrew from the team, allowing Zara Anand to participate?
  8. Why will Cameron Bancroft miss the Marsh Sheffield Shield final?
  9. What was Bancroft doing when he got injured?
  10. Who won the Women’s Premier League?
  11. Where did the WPL final take place?
  12. Why is Mushfiqur Rahim out of the upcoming Test series?
  13. What type of injury did Mushfiqur Rahim sustain?
  14. How long is Mushfiqur Rahim expected to be sidelined?
  15. What is cited as the reason for MS Dhoni’s success at his age?
  16. How many IPL titles has Dhoni led his team to?
  17. What role did the IOC EB set up a review panel for?
  18. Will AINs participate in the athletes’ parade at the Paris Olympic Games?
  19. Who helped Rajasthan Kings win the Legends Cricket Trophy 2024?
  20. Which format was the Legends Cricket Trophy 2024 played in?
  21. Why was Granada’s coach Alexander Medina sacked?
  22. For what misconduct was Wanindu Hasaranga suspended?
  23. What new name was unveiled for RCB?
  24. Who will captain Delhi Capitals in IPL 2024?
  25. Who reached the final of the Prime Volleyball League’s third season?
  26. What significant squash news was announced last October?
  27. Which team did New York Superstar Strikers defeat in the Legends Cricket Trophy 2024?
  28. Why is Romelu Lukaku out of the friendly against the Republic of Ireland?
  29. Who congratulated Caroline Marin for winning the All-England Open?
  30. What significant event did Chris Gayle and Ali Khan launch?

Answers

  1. Rs 2 crore.
  2. Improving grassroots programs, strengthening the National Golf Academy of India, and promoting the sport in Northeast India.
  3. Bharat Golf Private Limited.
  4. Manav Jaini.
  5. She grabbed a share of the lead.
  6. Par-72 Clearwater Golf Club.
  7. Avani Prashanth.
  8. Due to a concussion from a bike fall.
  9. Cycling.
  10. Royal Challengers Bangalore.
  11. Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
  12. Due to a thumb injury.
  13. A thumb injury.
  14. Up to four weeks.
  15. His strong mentality and ability to switch on and off from cricket.
  16. Five titles.
  17. To decide the eligibility and suitability for participation of Individual Neutral Athletes with Russian and Belarus passports.
  18. No, they will not.
  19. Ashley Nurse.
  20. 90-ball format.
  21. Following another defeat, worsening their relegation situation.
  22. For showing dissent at an umpire’s decision.
  23. Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
  24. Rishabh Pant.
  25. Delhi Toofans.
  26. Squash will be featured as a medal event in the Los Angeles Olympic Games in 2028.
  27. Colombo Lions.
  28. Due to a groin injury.
  29. P.V. Sindhu.
  30. The Trophy Tour for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.

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Additional Questions

  1. What format is the Marsh Sheffield Shield played in?
  2. How many runs did Ashley Nurse score in the Legends Cricket Trophy 2024 final?
  3. How many teams will compete in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024?
  4. What injury did Cameron Bancroft sustain?
  5. What is the name of the stadium where the Legends Cricket Trophy 2024 final was played?
  6. Who shared the lead with Zara Anand at the Queen Sirikit Cup?
  7. How long did the Women’s Premier League (WPL) season last?
  8. What was unique about the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Trophy Tour launch?
  9. Who confirmed Mushfiqur Rahim’s injury and expected recovery time?
  10. What major ICC event will the USA host for the first time?
  11. Where is the new ICC World Cup 2024 stadium located?
  12. What significant change did RCB announce regarding their team identity?
  13. Who returned as captain of Delhi Capitals for IPL 2024 after recovering from an accident?
  14. Which teams played in the final of the Prime Volleyball League’s third season?
  15. What historic addition was made to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics?
  16. What team did Romelu Lukaku play for when he was ruled out due to injury?
  17. How did Caroline Marin win her match at the All-England Open?
  18. What marks the first stop of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Trophy Tour?
  19. Who won the third ODI series between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka?
  20. What role does Ashley Nurse play for Rajasthan Kings in the Legends Cricket Trophy 2024?

Additional Answers

  1. Cricket.
  2. 97 runs.
  3. 20 teams.
  4. A concussion.
  5. Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.
  6. Chun-Wei Wu and Aina Fujimoto.
  7. From February 23 to March 17.
  8. Lighting up New York’s Empire State Building in event colors.
  9. Bangladesh physio Bayjedul Islam Khan.
  10. ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
  11. In Nassau County, New York.
  12. Its new name and logo as Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
  13. Rishabh Pant.
  14. Delhi Toofans vs. Calicut Heroes.
  15. Squash will be included as a medal event.
  16. Belgium.
  17. Akane Yamaguchi retired due to a hip injury.
  18. New York.
  19. Bangladesh.
  20. All-rounder and player of the match in the final.
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Sports Current Affairs- March 5, 2024

Questions

  1. What was the final score between Hyderabad FC and NorthEast United FC?
  2. How long was Parthib Gogoi’s goalless streak before scoring in the match?
  3. Against which teams did Goa and Services win to enter the semifinals of the Santosh Trophy?
  4. How many times has Services made it to the semifinals in the last four editions?
  5. What was the result of the Royal Challengers Bangalore vs UP Warriorz match in the WPL?
  6. How many runs did Smriti Mandhana score against UP Warriorz?
  7. What was Alyssa Healy’s score against Royal Challengers Bangalore?
  8. Who scored a brace for Real Kashmir FC against Sreenidi Deccan FC?
  9. What was the final score of the Mumbai Meteors vs Chennai Blitz match in the Prime Volleyball League?
  10. Who lifted the trophy in the tenth season of the Pro Kabaddi League?
  11. At what age did B. Sai Praneeth retire from badminton?
  12. Who is the Indian men’s blind cricket team playing against in the Samarth Championship?
  13. Which player was named the Player of the Match in the Bengaluru Torpedoes vs Hyderabad Black Hawks match?
  14. Who won the 18th DY Patil T20 Cup match between DY Patil Blue and Route Mobile Limited?
  15. How many IPL titles had Hardik Pandya won with Mumbai Indians before joining Gujarat Titans?
  16. Who replaced UP Warriorz’s Vrinda Dinesh in the WPL?
  17. Who leads the Order of Merit in the Women’s Pro Golf Tour 2024?
  18. Which tennis stars will play in the 42nd PSPB Inter-Unit Lawn Tennis Tournament?
  19. What new role is Mahendra Singh Dhoni taking up in the upcoming IPL season?
  20. On what date will CSK open their campaign in IPL 2024?
  21. Who are the wrestlers challenging the WFI elections in the Delhi High Court?
  22. Who is India facing in their second match of the SAFF U16 Women’s Championship?
  23. How many times has Mumbai entered the Ranji Trophy final?
  24. Who did Tata Sports Club beat in the DY Patil T20 Cup 2024?

Answers

  1. 2-2 draw.
  2. Nine-match-long streak.
  3. Delhi and Railways.
  4. Three times.
  5. Royal Challengers Bangalore defeated UP Warriorz by 23 runs.
  6. 80 runs.
  7. 55 runs.
  8. Gnohere Krizo.
  9. 11-15, 15-13, 16-14, 5-15, 21-19.
  10. Puneri Paltan.
  11. 31 years old.
  12. Sri Lanka.
  13. Sethu T.R.
  14. DY Patil Blue.
  15. A couple of IPL titles.
  16. Uma Chetry.
  17. Sneha Singh.
  18. Ramkumar Ramanathan, J. Vishnu Vardhan, and Ankita Raina.
  19. A new role in the new season.
  20. March 22.
  21. Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik, and Satyawart Kadian.
  22. Bangladesh.
  23. 48th time.
  24. Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

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Additional Questions

  1. How many boundaries did Smriti Mandhana hit against UP Warriorz?
  2. What was the total score of Royal Challengers Bangalore against UP Warriorz?
  3. Who was the top scorer for Route Mobile Limited against DY Patil Blue?
  4. How many runs did Harshal Kate score in the match?
  5. What is the price at which Uma Chetry was signed as a replacement in the WPL?
  6. How many times has Goa qualified for the semifinals in the last seven years?
  7. What significant surgery did MS Dhoni undergo after IPL 2023?
  8. When is the SAFF U16 Women’s Championship match between India and Bangladesh scheduled?
  9. What was the partnership run between Tanush Kotian and Tushar Deshpande for Mumbai against Tamil Nadu?
  10. Which team did Bengaluru Torpedoes defeat in the Prime Volleyball League?
  11. How many sixes did Ellyse Perry hit against UP Warriorz?

Additional Answers

  1. 10 boundaries.
  2. 198/3 in 20 overs.
  3. Harshal Kate.
  4. 94 runs.
  5. INR 10 lakh.
  6. For the first time in seven years.
  7. Left knee surgery.
  8. Scheduled for Tuesday, following the article’s context.
  9. 88 runs.
  10. Hyderabad Black Hawks.
  11. Four sixes.

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Sports Current Affairs- February 16, 2024

Questions on Sports Current Affairs

  1. Who was terminated as the Director of the Pakistan men’s cricket team by PCB?
  2. What were the results of Pakistan’s tours of Australia and New Zealand?
  3. Which club earned the most money in the last season according to UEFA’s report?
  4. Who scored back-to-back freekicks for Jamshedpur FC in the ISL?
  5. How did Bengaluru Torpedoes fare in their first match of the Prime Volleyball League’s third season?
  6. What was the result of the Indian men’s hockey team’s match against Australia in the FIH Hockey Pro League?
  7. Who achieved a ‘White Slam’ in the Maharashtra Open Carrom Challenger’s Trophy?
  8. Who did Sumit Nagal beat to enter the singles quarterfinals of the Bengaluru Open?
  9. Who led Ahmedabad Defenders to victory in the Prime Volleyball League?
  10. What was Sarfaraz Khan’s reaction to his run-out on Test debut?
  11. What did Michael Vaughan say about Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja’s partnership?
  12. Who will captain the Indian men’s cricket team for the Blind in Dubai?
  13. Why was Haris Rauf’s central contract with PCB terminated?
  14. Who took the lead in the PGTI Players Championship at Tollygunge Club?
  15. What was the score at stumps on Day One of the third Test between India and England?
  16. How did the Indian men’s badminton team perform against China in the Badminton Asia Team Championship?
  17. Who hit the joint-second fastest half-century for India on debut?
  18. What is India’s latest FIFA ranking after the AFC Asian Cup?
  19. How did Mohammad Kaif respond to criticisms of Rohit Sharma’s form in Test cricket?
  20. Which Serbian defender was signed by East Bengal FC?
  21. Who faced a ban over match-fixing claims in the Abu Dhabi T10 Cricket League?
  22. Who surpassed MS Dhoni in the number of sixes in Test cricket for India?

Answers to Sports Current Affairs

  1. Mohammad Hafeez.
  2. 0-3 in the Test series against Australia and 1-4 in the T20I series against New Zealand.
  3. Real Madrid.
  4. Jeremy Manzorro.
  5. They won against Kolkata Thunderbolts with scores of 16-14, 14-16, 15-13, 15-10.
  6. India lost 4-6 against Australia.
  7. Ajai Shivani.
  8. Coleman Wong.
  9. Muthusamy Appavu.
  10. Sarfaraz Khan was run out, and Ravindra Jadeja apologized to him.
  11. He praised their partnership and suggested England’s Bazballers could learn from it.
  12. Durga Rao Tompaki will captain, and Sunil Ramesh will be the vice-captain.
  13. Haris Rauf’s contract was terminated due to his refusal to join the Test squad for the tour of Australia without a valid reason.
  14. Rahil Gangjee led with a score of 16-under 194.
  15. India reached 326/5 in 86 overs, with Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja scoring centuries.
  16. India lost 2-3 against China.
  17. Sarfaraz Khan.
  18. 117th place.
  19. Mohammad Kaif defended Rohit Sharma’s performance, stating he gave a fitting reply to his critics.
  20. Aleksandar Pantic.
  21. Rizwan Javed received a 17-and-a-half-year ban.
  22. Rohit Sharma surpassed MS Dhoni, achieving the second-most sixes by an Indian batter in Test cricket.

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Additional Questions

  1. Who thanked Mohammad Hafeez for his contribution to the Pakistan cricket team?
  2. How much money did Real Madrid earn in the 2022-23 season according to UEFA’s report?
  3. Against which team did Jamshedpur FC win 4-0 in the ISL?
  4. Where was the match between Bengaluru Torpedoes and Kolkata Thunderbolts held?
  5. What was the score in India’s third match of the FIH Hockey Pro League against Australia?
  6. In which tournament did Ajai Shivani achieve a ‘White Slam’?
  7. At which stadium did Sumit Nagal enter the singles quarterfinals of the Bengaluru Open?
  8. Who combined with Akhin G.S for Chennai Blitz in the Prime Volleyball League?
  9. Who apologized to Sarfaraz Khan for a mistake that got him run out?
  10. Who announced the captaincy of Durga Rao Tompaki for the Indian men’s cricket team for the Blind?
  11. For which league did Haris Rauf play instead of joining Pakistan’s Test squad?
  12. Who was tied for second at the PGTI Players Championship after round three?
  13. What was the special achievement of Sarfaraz Khan on his Test debut against England?
  14. Who criticized people for doubting Rohit Sharma’s Test cricket form?
  15. Which league was Rizwan Javed accused of match-fixing in?
  16. Who holds the record for most sixes in Tests by an Indian?

Additional Answers

  1. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
  2. 841 million euros.
  3. Punjab FC.
  4. The Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium.
  5. 4-6.
  6. The Maharashtra Open Carrom Challenger’s Trophy.
  7. The Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association (KSLTA) Stadium in Bengaluru.
  8. Leandro Jose.
  9. Ravindra Jadeja.
  10. The Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI).
  11. The Big Bash League 2023-24 for the Melbourne Stars.
  12. Manu Gandas, Arjun Prasad, and Saptak Talwar.
  13. He scored the joint-second fastest half-century for India on debut.
  14. Mohammad Kaif.
  15. The 2021 Abu Dhabi T10 Cricket League.
  16. Virender Sehwag.

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Sports Current Affairs- February 2, 2024

Questions: Sports Current Affairs

  1. Who have been awarded the singles main draw wild cards for the Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series Tennis Championships?
  2. Which soccer great will feature in Michelob beer’s Big Game commercial during Super Bowl LVIII?
  3. What is the purpose of the elite multinational training camp organized by the Boxing Federation of India?
  4. Why might Ravindra Jadeja miss the third Test against England?
  5. Which teams competed for top honours in the men’s section of the 41st Senior National Rowing Championship?
  6. What was the result of India’s first Test against England in Hyderabad?
  7. Who grabbed a three-shot lead after the second round of the 2024 Women’s Pro Golf Tour?
  8. Who won the rights to broadcast ICC tournaments in the MENA region until the end of 2027?
  9. Is Kane Williamson fit for the first Test against South Africa?
  10. Where will the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium host the Madrid Derby this season?
  11. Which club signed young winger Morgan Rogers?
  12. What might have influenced the selection of Sarfaraz Khan for the second Test against England?
  13. What legal action did the President of the AIFF take against Gopalakrishna Kosaraju?
  14. What is South Africa women’s head coach’s view on the team’s performance in T20Is against Australia?
  15. Why does Sarfaraz Khan believe he can play a Test match for an entire day?
  16. When is Prithvi Shaw set to return to competitive cricket?
  17. How is India preparing for the second Test against England in Visakhapatnam?
  18. What could earn Shamar Joseph a spot in the upcoming T20 World?
  19. Which teams are participating in the SAFF U19 Women’s Championship in Dhaka?
  20. What structure will the ECB create for women’s domestic cricket in England?
  21. Who is set for an England debut in the second Test against India?
  22. What has Meg Lanning called for in international women’s cricket?
  23. When and where will the Pro Kabaddi League Season 10 Playoffs and Final be held?
  24. What is the schedule for the FIH Pro League 2023-24’s Bhubaneswar and Rourkela legs?

Answers: Sports Current Affairs

  1. Ankita Raina, Sahaja Yamalapalli, Rutuja Bhosale, and Vaishnavi Adkar.
  2. Lionel Messi.
  3. To give boxers international exposure ahead of the Olympics qualifiers.
  4. Due to a more severe than initially anticipated hamstring injury.
  5. Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) and Army Sports Control Board (ASCB).
  6. India lost by 28 runs.
  7. Hitaashee Bakshi.
  8. Evision, the media and entertainment arm of e&.
  9. Yes, he is fit.
  10. This Sunday night.
  11. Aston Villa.
  12. Perceived lack of runs in big matches.
  13. Issued a legal defamation notice and demanded a public apology.
  14. The team is just on the up in the shortest format.
  15. Patience and daily practice.
  16. During the fifth round of the 2023-24 Ranji Trophy against Bengal.
  17. By focusing on sweep shots.
  18. His sensational performance in the Test series against Australia.
  19. Young U19 girls of Dhaka and Bhutan.
  20. A three-tiered domestic competition structure with Tier 1 Clubs.
  21. Shoaib Bashir.
  22. More Test matches.
  23. From February 26 to March 1 at Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad.
  24. February 10 to February 25, against Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Australia.

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Sports Current Affairs- December 8, 2023

Questions-Sports Current Affairs

  1. Where is the Men’s Volleyball Club World Championships 2023 being held?
  2. Who is the new head coach of the Indian senior women’s cricket team?
  3. What rating did the ICC give to the pitches used in the World Cup final and the second semi-final?
  4. Where will the India A vs England Lions cricket series be played?
  5. Which cricket player faced a legal notice from the LLC Commissioner?
  6. Who did David Warner have a verbal clash with?
  7. What event did Harsha Bhogle slam a Pakistan fan for mocking?
  8. How many T20I series did the Indian cricket team win in 2023?
  9. Which Indian cricketers did not play in any T20I in 2023?
  10. Who was named the Player of the Match in the final T20I between India and Australia?
  11. Who won the Player of the Series award in the same series?
  12. Why did Deepak Chahar miss the fifth T20I between India and Australia?
  13. Who is expected to return as Chennai Super Kings’ captain in IPL 2024?
  14. Which Twitter account caused a stir by thanking Chennai Super Kings for making them captain?

Answers-Sports Current Affairs

  1. The Men’s Volleyball Club World Championships 2023 is being held in Bengaluru.
  2. Amol Muzumdar is the new head coach of the Indian senior women’s cricket team.
  3. The ICC gave an average rating to the pitches used in the World Cup final and the second semi-final.
  4. The India A vs England Lions cricket series will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
  5. Sreesanth faced a legal notice from the LLC Commissioner.
  6. David Warner had a verbal clash with former Australian pacer Mitchell Johnson.
  7. Harsha Bhogle slammed a Pakistan fan for mocking the Indian team’s 36-all out against Australia in the Adelaide Test in 2020.
  8. The Indian cricket team won five out of six T20I series in 2023.
  9. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma did not play in any T20I in 2023.
  10. Axar Patel was named the Player of the Match in the final T20I between India and Australia.
  11. Ravi Bishnoi won the Player of the Series award in the T20I series against Australia.
  12. Deepak Chahar missed the fifth T20I due to his father suffering a brain stroke.
  13. MS Dhoni is expected to return as the captain of Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2024.
  14. A Twitter account with Harbhajan Singh’s name caused a stir by thanking Chennai Super Kings for making them captain for the 17th season.

Sports Current Affairs- November 10, 2023

Questions:

  1. Who scored the goals for Real Madrid against Braga?
  2. What was the result of the Arsenal vs. Sevilla match?
  3. How many more points does Arsenal need to qualify for the knockout stages?
  4. What is Manchester United’s position in their Champions League group after the loss to Copenhagen?
  5. At what age did Meg Lanning retire from international cricket?
  6. Which domestic competitions will Meg Lanning continue to play in?
  7. Who did Carlos Alcaraz practice with at the Pala Alpitour?
  8. What was the result of Spain’s match against Canada in the Billie Jean King Cup?
  9. How long has Harry Kane been searching for a home since his deal with a Munich club?
  10. Who scored a ton for England against the Netherlands in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023?
  11. Who has been appointed as Islamabad United’s head coach?
  12. Which team won the Men’s Football title in the 37th National Games in Goa?
  13. What was the final score of the Churchill Brothers vs. Real Kashmir FC match?
  14. Who led after the first round of the Pre-Qualifier – Asia for the Ladies European Tour card?
  15. Which Indian golfer won a historic silver medal at the Asian Games?
  16. When is the Women’s Premier League likely to commence?
  17. Which ATP Tour events will be upgraded to ATP 500 status from 2025?
  18. Who is Brazil’s U-17 World Cup tactician and how has futsal influenced him?
  19. Which team did the Indian Women’s Hockey Team defeat to win the gold in the Asian Champions Trophy Ranchi 2023?
  20. Which Indian women footballers secured contracts with WFC Dinamo Zagreb?
  21. What allegations did Hasan Raza make against India regarding the ODI World Cup 2023?

Answers:

  1. Brahim, Vini Jr., and Rodrygo.
  2. Arsenal won 2-0.
  3. Arsenal needs one more point.
  4. Manchester United is at the bottom of Group A.
  5. Meg Lanning retired at the age of 31.
  6. Meg Lanning will play in the Women’s Big Bash League and the Women’s National Cricket League.
  7. Carlos Alcaraz practiced with Joao Fonseca.
  8. Spain lost 0-3 to Canada.
  9. Harry Kane has been searching for a home for three months.
  10. Ben Stokes scored 108 runs.
  11. Mike Hesson has been appointed.
  12. Services defeated Manipur.
  13. Churchill Brothers won 3-1 against Real Kashmir FC.
  14. Pranavi Urs led with a four-under 68.
  15. Aditi Ashok.
  16. The Women’s Premier League is likely to commence on February 23.
  17. Dallas, Doha, and Munich events.
  18. Phelipe Leal is the tactician, influenced by futsal.
  19. They defeated Japan 4-0.
  20. Kiran Pisda and M K Kashmina.
  21. Hasan Raza claimed India was given a different set of balls to have a better effect in the ODI World Cup 2023.

Sports Current Affairs- October 22, 2023

Questions:

  1. Who passed away at the age of 86 in the early hours of Saturday?
  2. When will a tribute be paid to Sir Bobby Charlton?
  3. How many goals did Charlton score for England?
  4. Which teams had a 1-1 draw in a La Liga game?
  5. Against which team did Sergio Ramos play for the first time since his move in 2005?
  6. How many ODI hundreds has Heinrich Klaasen scored this year before the game against England?
  7. Who scored an incredible 67-ball 109 against England?
  8. What was the outcome of the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup match between England and South Africa?
  9. How many losses has England faced in the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 so far?
  10. How many women wrestlers have leveled allegations against former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh?
  11. What was England captain Jos Buttler’s opinion about the batting order against South Africa?
  12. Who scored 109 off 67 balls in Match 20 of the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup against England?
  13. How has KL Rahul performed in the ongoing Men’s ODI World Cup?
  14. When was Reeza Hendricks informed that he would be playing in the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 match against England?
  15. Why will Hardik Pandya not play in India’s match against New Zealand?
  16. Where did the Honda Racing India team showcase their talent recently?
  17. Which teams will face each other in the finals of the 62nd Subroto Cup Inter School International Football Tournament?
  18. Who believes that India is the favorite to win the trophy in the upcoming match against New Zealand?
  19. What did Henrich Klassen achieve against England at the Wankhede Stadium?
  20. Who is five shots behind Germany’s Aline Krauter in the Hero Women’s Indian Open?
  21. What was the highlight of the ITF Dharwad Men’s World Tennis Tour semi-finals?
  22. Which teams will compete in the Indian Super League on Monday?

Answers:

  1. Sir Bobby Charlton.
  2. At Wembley Stadium when England play Malta on November 17.
  3. 49 goals.
  4. Sevilla and Real Madrid.
  5. Real Madrid.
  6. Two hundreds.
  7. Heinrich Klaasen.
  8. South Africa defeated England by 229 runs.
  9. Three losses.
  10. Six women wrestlers.
  11. Batting first would have been a better decision.
  12. Heinrich Klaasen.
  13. His wicket-keeping has been superb, and he played a crucial innings of unbeaten 97 against Australia.
  14. Five minutes before the toss.
  15. Due to an injury to his left ankle.
  16. Madras International Circuit in Chennai.
  17. Govt Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 37 B, Chandigarh and Amenity Public School, Rudrapur, Uttarakhand.
  18. Former New Zealand batter Ross Taylor.
  19. He blasted a 61-ball century.
  20. Diksha Dagar.
  21. An incredible display of skill and determination by all the four top seeds.
  22. Chennaiyin FC and Hyderabad FC.

Sports Current Affairs-September 12, 2023

Questions:

  1. Who made a comeback to international cricket with a century at the R. Premadasa Stadium during the Super Four match at Asia Cup?
  2. How many centuries has Virat Kohli hit in his last four ODI innings at R. Premadasa Stadium?
  3. What was India’s score against Pakistan in the Asia Cup Super Four match?
  4. How many categories did the Madrid clubs claim in the La Liga Awards for August 2023?
  5. Which categories are included in the monthly La Liga Awards?
  6. Who triumphed in the TransAnatolia Rally B1 class representing the TVS Factory Racing Team?
  7. Who is the current world No.1 in men’s singles ATP rankings?
  8. How many Grand Slam titles has Novak Djokovic won?
  9. Who did Djokovic defeat in the final of the US Open?
  10. At what time will the India-Pakistan Super Four game resume on the reserve day?
  11. What was the reason for the delay in the start of the play on reserve day of the Asia Cup game?
  12. How many runs did Liam Livingstone score in England’s second ODI win?
  13. After his 24th Grand Slam win, which opponents did Djokovic’s coach mention had challenged Djokovic throughout his career?
  14. Against which team is Lionel Messi set to play in the World Cup qualifier?
  15. Why did Messi train separately from his teammates after Argentina’s game against Ecuador?
  16. Who defeated World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka to win the US Open?
  17. Why did Carlos Alcaraz decide to withdraw from the Davis Cup in Valencia?
  18. Who will replace Carlos Alcaraz in the Davis Cup team?
  19. What score were Bangladesh chasing in the Super Four game against Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup?
  20. Which Bangladeshi batter scored 82 against Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup?
  21. Against whom did Coco Gauff win her US Open title in 2023?
  22. Who defeated Kiran George in the Indonesia Masters Super 100 men’s singles title match?
  23. Who did Indian archer Prathamesh Jawkar lose to in the men’s compound event at the Archery World Cup Final 2023?

Answers:

  1. Rahul.
  2. Four.
  3. 356/2.
  4. Three.
  5. Best goal, best player, best coach, best play, and best U23 player.
  6. Harith Noah.
  7. Novak Djokovic.
  8. 24
  9. Daniil Medvedev.
  10. 4:40 pm.
  11. Rain.
  12. 95 runs.
  13. Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.
  14. Bolivia.
  15. He was withdrawn late in a previous match.
  16. Coco Gauff.
  17. His defeat to Daniil Medvedev in the semi-final of the US Open.
  18. Albert Ramos Vinolas.
  19. 258
  20. Towhid Hridoy.
  21. Aryna Sabalenka.
  22. Koo Takahashi.
  23. Mathias Fullerton of Denmark.

Sports Current Affairs-June 30, 2023

  1. What injury has Nathan Lyon been diagnosed with? (Answer: Significant calf strain)
  2. What was the lead that North Zone took against North East Zone in the Duleep Trophy quarterfinal? (Answer: 406 runs)
  3. According to Ricky Ponting, has Ollie Robinson been particularly dangerous in the Ashes series? (Answer: No)
  4. What is the Indian women’s hockey team hoping to achieve in the next Olympics? (Answer: Clinch a direct berth in the 2024 Games)
  5. How many consecutive victories has Iga Swiatek achieved at the Bad Homberg Open? (Answer: 10)
  6. Who has been named in the Australian women’s squad for the bilateral ODI series in Ireland? (Answer: Kim Garth)
  7. What injury did Nathan Lyon suffer during the second Ashes Test against England? (Answer: Right-calf injury)
  8. Who did Christopher Eubanks defeat to reach his first semifinals on the ATP Tour? (Answer: Arthur Rinderknech)
  9. Who advanced to the semifinals at the Eastbourne International tennis tournament after defeating J.J. Wolf? (Answer: Tommy Paul)
  10. Who has been approved as a replacement player for the Sri Lanka team in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2023? (Answer: Dilshan Madushanka)

Sports Current Affairs-May 21, 2023

  1. How did Shaili Singh perform in the women’s long jump event at the Golden Grand Prix 2023 athletics meet? Answer: Shaili Singh finished third with a jump of 6.65m.
  2. Who won the gold medal in the women’s long jump event? Answer: Maryse Luzolo from Germany won the gold medal with a jump of 6.79m.
  3. Which team clinched their spot in the 2023 IPL playoffs? Answer: Lucknow Super Giants clinched their spot in the playoffs with a win over the Kolkata Knight Riders.
  4. How many international caps has Savita earned for the Indian women’s hockey team? Answer: Savita completed her 250th international cap for the country.
  5. Which cricketers will be absent for India in the World Test Championship final? Answer: Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Shreyas Iyer, and KL Rahul will be unavailable due to injuries.
  6. Which schools won the Mumbai leg of the MI Junior Inter-School cricket tournament? Answer: Swami Vivekanand, Borivali (Boys’ U-14 Team), Shardashram Vidyamandir (Girls’ U-15 Team), and Anjuman Islam, CST (Boys’ U-16 Team) were the winning teams.
  7. What happened at Cuscatlan Stadium in El Salvador during a local tournament? Answer: An apparent stampede occurred, resulting in the death of 12 people.

Sports Current Affairs- May 11, 2023

  1. Who became the highest wicket-taker in IPL history and how many wickets does he have?
  • Yuzvendra Chahal became the highest wicket-taker in IPL history with 184 wickets.
  1. Whose record did Chahal break to become the highest wicket-taker in IPL history?
  • Chahal broke Dwayne Bravo’s record to become the highest wicket-taker in IPL history.
  1. How did Chahal achieve the record of highest wicket-taker in IPL history?
  • Chahal achieved the record of highest wicket-taker in IPL history by dismissing Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Nitish Rana in his first over during Rajasthan Royals’ match against Kolkata Knight Riders.
  1. Who are the other top wicket-takers in IPL history after Chahal and Bravo?
  • Piyush Chawla, Amit Mishra, and Ravichandran Ashwin are the other top wicket-takers in IPL history after Chahal and Bravo.
  1. Which IPL team did Chahal play for when he won the Purple Cap?
  • Chahal won the Purple Cap in the 2022 IPL season when he was playing for Rajasthan Royals.
  1. Who did Moeen Ali credit for the turning point in Chennai Super Kings’ win against Delhi Capitals?
  • Shivam Dube.
  1. When will Chennai Super Kings play their next match in IPL 2023?
  • Sunday, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium against Kolkata Knight Riders.
  1. Who smashed the fastest half-century in IPL history in a recent match?
  • Yashasvi Jaiswal, the Rajasthan Royals opener.
  1. Who did RR skipper Sanju Samson praise after their recent win in IPL 2023?
  • Leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, who became the leading wicket-taker in the history of IPL.
  1. Who was the only Kolkata Knight Riders player to score over 50 runs in their recent match against Rajasthan Royals?
  • Venkatesh Iyer.

Sports Current Affairs- March 12, 2023

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Sports Current Affairs- March 12, 2023

On Sunday, India’s cricket captain Virat Kohli scored his 28th Test century and his first in the format since November 2019, achieving triple figures on day four of the fourth Test against Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

Kohli has scored 27 of his Test centuries in 141 innings, including one in November 2019 during the day-night Test against Bangladesh at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

Last year, Kohli scored his first T20I hundred against Afghanistan in the Asia Cup and has since notched up three more centuries in ODIs since December.

The World Rally Championship (WRC) Safari Rally Kenya has removed Maxine Wahome from the Young Rally Stars Programme to address her ongoing court case where she is facing charges of murdering her boyfriend.

Marizanne Kapp’s exceptional bowling performance with 5/15 and a stunning unbeaten 76 by India opener Shafali Verma helped the Delhi Capitals secure a 10-wicket victory over the Gujarat Giants in the Women’s Premier League 2023.

World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz made a winning return to the court after nearly two weeks of absence due to a right hamstring injury, defeating Thanasi Kokkinakis 6-3, 6-3 in the Indian Wells Masters to enter the third round.

Angelo Mathews’ 14th Test century has given Sri Lanka a chance to claim a spot in the World Test Championship final, helping the visitors set a target of 285 for New Zealand at the end of day four’s play at Hagley Oval.

Shubman Gill’s impressive performance, scoring 128 runs from 235 on a good batting track, secured his second Test century and his first in India, making him the star performer for Team India on the third day.

Napoli bounced back from last week’s defeat against Lazio by beating Atalanta 2-0 in Serie A through Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s spectacular moment.

Vani Kapoor and Pranavi Urs finished in the top 20 in the high-profile Investec South African Women’s Open golf championship.

New Zealand’s senior left-arm fast bowler Neil Wagner has been ruled out of the second Test against Sri Lanka after a scan on Sunday during the ongoing first Test at Hagley Oval revealed he has a bulging disc in his back and a torn right hamstring.

Shreyas Iyer did not walk out to bat on Day 3 of the ongoing fourth and final Test of the Borde-Gavaskar Trophy due to lower back pain.

Sungjae Im, a Korean star, posted his career-low score at the Players Championship with a stunning 8-under 64 in the third round, giving himself an outside chance of challenging for the PGA Tour’s flagship tournament.

World Giants pulled off a thrilling two-run win over India Maharajas in the second match of the Legends League Cricket (LLC) Masters at the Asia Town Cricket Stadium in Doha, Qatar.

Pacer Marizanne Kapp claimed a sensational fifer and played an essential role in Delhi Capitals’ win over Gujarat Giants. She revealed that she wanted to perform well, especially since the last three games did not go well for her.

A goal in the 7th minute of the match was enough for World Champion Germany to defeat Australia 1-0 in a mini-cluster match of the FIH Hockey Pro League at the Birsa Munda International Stadium in Rourkela.

17- Marizanne Kapp’s sensational fifer (5-15) helped Delhi Capitals restrict Gujarat Giants to 105/9 in a Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2023 match at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai on Saturday.

18- Sneha Singh clinched a dramatic win in the fifth leg of the Hero Womens Pro Golf Tour by landing an eagle on the 18th and final hole. Despite Gaurika Bishnoi’s birdie on the same hole, Sneha’s eagle secured her victory. Sneha, who had previously won multiple times on the Tour as an amateur, displayed her skill and determination to triumph.

19- Prithviraj Tondaiman, representing India, earned his first individual World Cup stage medal after finishing third in the men’s trap competition at the ongoing International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Shotgun in Doha, Qatar.

20- The Indian women’s U20 football team displayed a brave performance, resulting in a 1-1 draw with hosts Vietnam in their final Group F game of the 2024 AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers Round 1, held in Viet Tri (Vietnam) on Saturday.

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