Pandya, Rahul give statements to BCCI CEO

New Delhi

Under-fire cricketers Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul gave their statements to BCCI CEO Rahul Johri on Tuesday, initiating the inquiry into their much-condemned comments on women that have split the Committee of Administrators (CoA). “The CEO spoke to them via telephone. His brief was simple as the inquiry initiator. He has to just collate whatever they have written in their reply. He is expected to submit his report to CoA tomorrow,” said a BCCI official. 

Panchkula

Yodha beat Delhi Sultans, register first win in PWL 

Skipper Pooja Dhanda lived up to the expectations as she defeated Romanian Katherina Zhydachivska of Delhi Sultans 6-0 to help MP Yodha taste their first win in the Pro Wrestling League (PWL) here on Tuesday. Pooja's win pushed the tie into the decider, where Sandeep Tomar beat Pankaj 9-7 to seal the deal for Yodhas.

Dubai

Manu Sawhney to replace Richardson as new ICC CEO 

The International Cricket Council appointed media professional Manu Sawhney as its new chief executive officer, replacing incumbent David Richardson, who will step down after the 2019 World Cup. Sawhney, the former CEO of Singapore Sports Hub and the managing director of ESPN Star Sports, will join next month before formally taking over the reins from Richardson in July.  

Kuala Lumpur

Kashyap enters main draw of Malaysia Masters 

Parupalli Kashyap entered the main draw of the Malaysia Masters after defeating Vladimir Malkov of Russia 21-12 21-17. Kashyap will take on Rasmus Gemke from Denmark in the opening round at the Axiata Arena on Wednesday. — Agencies