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Sachin, MP, prepares vision document for Indian sports

October 9, 2012

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New Delhi, October 9: In his capacity as Rajya Sabha member, Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar has prepared a roadmap for Indian sports, which he submitted to Union human resource development minister Kapil Sibal and sports minister Ajay Maken last month.

According to sources, the batting maestro has given a two-page summary and attached a 25-slide presentation to show the road ahead for Indian sports.

In the presentation, Tendulkar essentially made four main points - how to tap into the grassroots level and nurture young talent, how to promote sports at university and college levels and make it more competitive, how to revamp infrastructure and improve the structure of excellence and how physical activities should be compulsory for every Indian.

Sources said that Tendulkar has taken inspiration from India's strong showing in the 2012 London Olympics - and explained how the country's best medal tally could be used as a great opportunity to further develop India as a sporting nation.

Four-Point Agenda:

1. Tap into grassroots and nurture young talent

2. Promote sports at university and college levels

3. Revamp sporting infrastructure

4. Make physical activity part of school curriculum

'Sibal inclined towards Sachin's proposal'

To realize the dream of 'sports for all', Sachin Tendulkar has suggested that sports should be made part of the school curriculum.

"He has suggested that instead of sports being treated as an extra-curricular activity, it should be made compulsory," a source told TOI.

HRD ministry sources said the minister is favourably inclined to Sachin's proposal but the modalities will have to be worked out by NCERT.

The sources added that Kapil Sibal had written to Tendulkar immediately after receiving the document sent by him and invited him to make a presentation. The ministry is awaiting Tendulkar's response.

"This a positive move by Tendulkar, who is playing the perfect role of a Parliamentarian and a sportsman," the source said.

Times View:

Sachin Tendulkar's proposal that sports should be made compulsory in school deserves to be taken seriously and not just because of who it comes from.

There should be no doubt that the inculcation of a sporting culture in our children early in life will serve both them and the country well.

Not only would it help arrest the decline in physical activity in today's children, it will provide good means of teaching them the values of team effort and strategising, both of which are of immense value in anywalk of life.

At a more tangible level, a nation of over a billion people can only gain from the sheer volume of talent that is likely to be thrown up if sports gets truly broad-based as such a move would do.



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February 29,2020

Feb 29: India were all out for 242 in their first innings following a stunning battling collapse, triggered by paceman Kyle Jamieson on the opening day of the second cricket Test against New Zealand at the Hagley Oval, here on Saturday.

India were steady at 194 for five at tea but lost wickets in quick succession after the play resumed. Jamieson returned figures of 14-3-45-5.

Hanuma Vihari top-scored for India with his combative 55 while Prithvi Shaw (54) and Cheteshwar Pujara (54) hit contrasting half-centuries.

Virat Kohli's (3) poor run continued while his deputy Ajikya Rahane (7) also fell cheaply.

India lost last five wickets for 48 runs, of which 26 were contributed by last-wicket pair of Mohammed Shami (16) and Jasprit Bumrah (10).

Brief Scores:

India 1st innings: 242 all out in 63 overs. (H Vihari 55, P Shaw 54, C Pujara 54 batting; Kyle Jamieson 5/45, Tim Southee 2/38, ).

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January 23,2020

Aurangabad, Jan 23: An FIR has been registered against three people including former cricketer Mohammed Azharuddin for allegedly duping a travel agent, Mohammad Shadab, of more than Rs 20 lakh.

However, Mohammad Azharuddin has refuted allegations and said: "I strongly rubbish the false FIR filed against me in Aurangabad. I am consulting my legal team and would be taking action as necessary."

Azharuddin's personal assistant Mujeeb lives in Augurangabad and has good relations with the travel agency of Shadab.

The travel agent alleged that Mujeeb asked him to book some flight tickets but did not pay the amount.

The police have booked the three under Section 406, 420 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code.

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May 28,2020

May 28: Former India captain and Kings XI Punjab head coach Anil Kumble is hopeful of the IPL happening this year and is not averse to the idea of conducting the cash-rich event without spectators due to the COVID-19 threat.

It is not official yet but there is speculation that the BCCI wants to hold the IPL in the October window after the tournament was postponed indefinitely earlier this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

"Yes we are hopeful and optimistic that there is still a possibility (to hold IPL this year) if we can cram in the schedule," Kumble was quoted as saying by Star Sports show 'Cricket Connected'.

"If we are going to have a stadium without spectators, then probably have 3 or 4 venues; there's still a possibility, we are all optimistic," said the former spinner, who is also the chairman of ICC's Cricket Committee.

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"Absolutely (there is chance to hold IPL this year), and also make sure that all the stakeholders have a say," he said.

"...you should identify one venue, which probably has 3 or 4 grounds; if at all you find that kind of a venue because travel is again going to be quite challenging," said the former stylish batsman.

"You don't know who's going to be where at the airports, so that I'm sure the franchises and the BCCI will be looking into."

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