Tehani tipped to prevail in TOI Trophy

Pune: Four-year-old Tehani, to be guided in the saddle by Akshay Kumar, appears a frontline contender in the Times Of India Trophy, feature of Friday’s Pune Races being organised to recognise the media’s contribution in promoting racing. First race at 2.30 pm.SELECTIONS1. Race Mirror Trophy (1000m): Moment Of Madness 1, Moonlight Kiss 2. 2. Indiarace.com Trophy (2000m): Angelo 1, Big Red 2.\ 3. Racingpulse.in Trophy (1200m): Fighton 1, Eloquent 2. 4. Times Of India Trophy (1600m): Tehani 1, El Greco 2. 5. Hindu Trophy (1200m): Ocean 1, Escape Velocity 2.6. Mid-Day Trophy (1600m): Bugati 1, Treat 2. Day’s best: Tehani.

Key players to be rested for Asian Champions Trophy

Post their triumphant bronze in Paris, the Indian Olympic team is readying for the Asian Champions Trophy in China, marking the start of a new Olympic cycle. With some players resting and notable absences due to injuries, Coach Craig Fulton supports the shift to foreign venues, anticipating a lighter fan pressure on the team.

Ranji Trophy: Rajasthan clubbed with 3 ex-champions

Rajasthan is preparing for the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy season in Elite Group B, opening against Puducherry on October 11. Prior to this, key players will compete in the Duleep Trophy. The Syed Mushtaq Ali and Vijay Hazare tournaments are scheduled soon after. The women's cricket season also includes a series of T20 and ODI tournaments.

Champions Trophy won't be disrupted by stadiums' revamps: PCB

The Pakistan Cricket Board has countered media reports claiming delays in stadium renovations for the next year's Champions Trophy. While the ongoing work might impact domestic and bilateral Test matches, the PCB confirms that preparations will be completed on time. The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 remains a priority, and the necessary upgrades will be ready.

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