Sports Current Affairs: November 24, 2024

Introduction:

Sports Current Affairs explores the latest developments in sports, from doping scandals to historic cricket victories and record-breaking performances worldwide.

Sports Current Affairs: Questions and Answers:

Tennis News:

1. Who tested positive for a prohibited substance in tennis recently?
   Iga Swiatek tested positive for trimetazidine (TMZ).
2. What organization confirmed Iga Swiatek’s suspension?
   The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA).
3. What was the duration of Iga Swiatek’s suspension?
   She received a one-month suspension.
4. Why was Swiatek’s suspension reduced?
   The suspension was reduced because the banned substance came from contaminated regulated medication.
5. When was Iga Swiatek provisionally suspended?
   She was provisionally suspended on September 12, 2024.
6. Which organization supported the ITIA’s decision?
   The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) supported the decision.
7. What is trimetazidine (TMZ)?
   It is a prohibited substance under anti-doping regulations.
8. What was the ITIA’s finding regarding Swiatek’s fault?
   The ITIA found “no significant fault or negligence.”

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Sports Current Affairs: Cricket News – India vs Australia:

9. Who hosted the Indian cricket team in Canberra?
   Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
10. What series is currently being played between India and Australia?
    The Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
11. What was India’s lead after the first Test in Perth?
    India led 1-0 after winning the first Test.
12. Who captained India in the first Test against Australia?
    Jasprit Bumrah captained India in Rohit Sharma’s absence.
13. What was India’s winning margin in the first Test in Perth?
    India won by 295 runs.
14. What historic record did India achieve in the first Test?
    It was their biggest away victory by runs.
15. Where is the second Test between India and Australia scheduled?
    The second Test will be played in Adelaide.
16. What type of match will India play against PM’s XI?
    A two-day pink ball tour match.
17. Who was India’s highest wicket-taker during the first Test?
    Jasprit Bumrah led the bowling attack.

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Sports Current Affairs: Retirement News:

18. Which Indian pacer announced retirement recently?
    Siddarth Kaul announced his retirement.
19. How many wickets did Kaul take in first-class cricket?
    He took 297 wickets in first-class matches.
20. Which IPL teams did Siddarth Kaul represent?
    He played for Delhi Capitals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Royal Challengers Bangalore.
21. What was Siddarth Kaul’s role in the 2008 U19 World Cup?
    He was India’s highest wicket-taker in the tournament.
22. Which domestic team did Kaul help win the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy?
    He was part of the Punjab team that won the trophy.
23. How many T20I wickets did Siddarth Kaul take for India?
    Kaul took four wickets in T20Is.
24. Who in Kaul’s family had a sporting background?
    His father Tej Kaul, mother Sandhya, and brother Uday Kaul.

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Sports Current Affairs: County Cricket Updates:

25. Which county team signed Tom Latham for 2025?
    Warwickshire signed Tom Latham.
26. What role does Tom Latham play for New Zealand?
    He is the Test captain and opening batter.
27. How many international caps does Latham have?
    He has over 250 international caps.
28. What is Tom Latham’s Test batting average?
    His average is 38.78 in 85 Tests.
29. Which historic record did Latham achieve in 2018?
    He scored 264 not out while carrying his bat against Sri Lanka.
30. What is Latham’s T20 batting strike rate?
    His strike rate is 131 in T20s.
31. What role will Latham play for Warwickshire?
    He will strengthen their top order and bring leadership experience.
32. What did Warwickshire’s Performance Director say about Latham?
    He praised Latham as a proven player with experience and leadership.

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Sports Current Affairs: Sri Lanka’s Lowest Test Total:

33. What is Sri Lanka’s lowest Test score?
    Sri Lanka was bowled out for 42.
34. Against which team did Sri Lanka record their lowest score?
    They recorded it against South Africa.
35. Who was the main bowler for South Africa in that match?
    Marco Jansen took 7 wickets for 13 runs.
36. What was Sri Lanka’s previous lowest Test score?
    Their previous lowest was 71 against Pakistan in 1994.
37. How many overs did Sri Lanka’s innings last?
    Their innings lasted just 13.5 overs.
38. Who was Sri Lanka’s highest scorer in the innings?
    Kamindu Mendis scored 13 runs.
39. What position does Sri Lanka hold in low Test scores historically?
    Their 42 all out is the ninth lowest total in Test history.
40. How does this impact Sri Lanka’s World Test Championship hopes?
    It jeopardizes their chances of reaching the final.

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Sports Current Affairs: Additional Questions:

41. When did South Africa last bowl out an opponent for a similar low score?
    New Zealand was bowled out for 45 in 2013.
42. Which bowler supported Marco Jansen in Sri Lanka’s collapse?
    Gerald Coetzee took 2 wickets.
43. Who was South Africa’s top scorer in their first innings?
    Captain Temba Bavuma scored 70.
44. How many runs did South Africa lead by after Sri Lanka’s collapse?
    South Africa led by 149 runs.

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Key Takeaways:

1. Iga Swiatek accepted a one-month ban after testing positive for a prohibited substance.
2. India achieved their largest overseas victory by runs in Perth against Australia.
3. Siddarth Kaul retired after a career spanning 678 wickets across formats.
4. Tom Latham signed with Warwickshire for the 2025 season, bringing vast international experience.
5. Sri Lanka recorded their lowest-ever Test total (42) against South Africa.
6. Marco Jansen’s 7-13 was a career-best performance.
7. Jasprit Bumrah captained India to a historic win in Rohit Sharma’s absence.
8. Warwickshire hopes Latham will bolster their squad in all formats.
9. The WTA supported the ITIA’s decision on Swiatek’s doping case.
10. India is leading the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 1-0 after the first Test.

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