“Your passion is important”: Kapil Dev at launch event of Bangalore B…

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 12 (ANI): Indian cricket legend Kapil Dev emphasised the importance of passion and self-belief while speaking at the launch event of the Bangalore Blasters for the inaugural JITO Premier League.

Addressing the gathering, Kapil said having a vision and a team with a vision was important, but passion remained the key to achieving success. chickenroad-game.rodeo

“I think you had a vision, your team has a vision, and those other people are the leaders of the world. The people who start believing we can achieve that. But that’s not important. Important is your passion," Kapil Dev said.

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He also spoke about the joy of making others proud through one’s achievements, saying that he took greater pride in his own journey and success.

“A lot of people say that we made them proud. I didn’t make you people as proud as I made myself proud. As much as we feel proud of our own being, and you are part of that success, you are enjoying it, that’s where we feel much happier," he added.

Navrathan Jewellers, owners of the Bangalore Blasters, on Tuesday unveiled the team ahead of the inaugural JITO Premier League (JPL), marking the beginning of an ambitious sporting journey that brings together cricket, community, entrepreneurship and a shared pursuit of excellence, according to a release.

The team was launched at a special event in the presence of Kapil Dev, who gave the team members an inspiring pep talk. IPL star Vaishak Vijaykumar also attended the event, adding further cricketing presence to the launch.

The inaugural JITO Premier League will be held from August 24 to September 5, 2026, at the CCC Cricket Ground in Colombo, Sri Lanka, with the inaugural ceremony scheduled for August 24, the release said.

The Bangalore Blasters will represent Bengaluru with an emphasis on professionalism, teamwork, discipline, integrity and excellence. The team aims to bring together accomplished professionals, entrepreneurs and cricket enthusiasts while creating a culture of competitive sporting ambition and community bonding.

The Bangalore Blasters will now travel to Colombo with the ambition of making a strong first impression and laying the foundation for a long-term sporting journey. (ANI)

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The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) is set to host Team India for a three-match T20I series at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.

According to several media reports, the series will see both teams clashing against each other on September 13, 15, and 17.

"The ACB hereby confirms that the India tour of Afghanistan 2026 (Event) is scheduled to take place from September 13 to September 17," ACB CEO Naseeb Khan was quoted as saying in a letter to the board's commercial partners.

"The ACB further confirms that the dates of the Event have been confirmed and agreed with the BCCI and the venues of the scheduled matches have also been finalised," he added.

Currently, Team India will gear up for a two-match Test series against Sri Lanka. The first is scheduled to begin from August 15 at the Galle International Cricket Stadium near Galle Fort.

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The All India Football Federation faces a major scheduling conflict that could lead to India pulling out of the upcoming FIFA ASEAN Cup. As per close sources of AIFF, The national team is currently set to prioritise a high-profile international friendly against five-time World Cup champions Brazil, scheduled for October 3 at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.

The central issue stems from a direct overlap in fixtures and strict regulations set by world football’s governing body. The inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup is structured to include three group-stage matches, with the final taking place on October 3. Because FIFA regulations do not permit participating nations to field an Under-23 squad or a second-string team for the tournament, the AIFF cannot register two different squads for simultaneous competitions in the same window.

Facing a choice between playing the regional tournament and hosting Brazil, the federation is favouring the friendly match in Kolkata.

A primary driver behind this decision is the massive public interest and commercial reach surrounding the fixture. Digital metrics show that the initial announcement generated millions of online impressions, highlighting a level of fan engagement and market reach that far exceeds a standard international series. However, choosing a single exhibition match comes at the cost of match volume, as the ASEAN Cup would have guaranteed the national team at least three competitive fixtures.

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To mitigate the loss of game time, efforts are underway to arrange additional fixtures within the same international window. The AIFF is in discussions with two other nations that participated in the recent FIFA World Cup, aiming to secure a second high-level friendly. Expanding the schedule is seen as critical to providing the senior team with adequate exposure, particularly given that current FIFA guidelines allow national teams to play up to four matches during extended match windows.

A potential withdrawal from the FIFA ASEAN Cup could trigger regulatory consequences, including financial sanctions or minor fines from FIFA for late withdrawal, similar to precedents set by other member associations. Looking further ahead in the international calendar, potential scheduling conflicts also lie on the horizon for November, where planned friendlies against New Zealand could overlap with the SAFF Championship. For now, the administration remains focused on finalizing its international schedule for October while maximizing match exposure for the senior squad.

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Tuesday, 11th August, marked the 10th death anniversary of Pakistan’s ‘Little Master’ Hanif Mohammad, who scored 3915 runs in 55 Tests at an impressive average of 43.98.

Earning the nickname for his short stature — standing at just 5 feet 3 inches — Hanif possessed immense batting skill, brilliant focus and technical prowess at the crease. He also played the longest Test innings across 970 minutes, scoring 337 against West Indies in Bridgetown in 1957-58, inspiring generations with his unmatched and emerging as a symbol of Pakistan’s cricketing pride in its formative years. His son, former Test cricketer Shoaib Mohammad, however, remains disappointed that his father, who passed away at the age of 81, has not yet received due credit for his effort.

Hanif Mohammad’s resting place in Karachi

“Perhaps he [Hanif] is the only Pakistani cricketer for whom even Great Britain’s flag was half-mast, which is mostly done for royalty and only after the Queen’s consent. Such was his recognition, rare and historic, transcending boundaries,” Shoaib tells mid-day, going on to reflect his disappointment: “It’s a pity though that no ground has been allocated in Pakistan under my father’s name yet. Imagine the prestige and honour he brought for Pakistan with
his world records.”

A year after his marathon 337, Hanif went on to score what was the highest first-class innings then, 499, before he was run out.