Mike Ditka, the iconic figure in football, passed away at 86, just before celebrating his 87th birthday on October 18. His family released a touching announcement that paid tribute to him as a cherished husband and father. Remembered fondly as 'Iron Mike', Ditka's legacy includes a remarkable career as both a player and a coach with the Chicago Bears, despite battling various health issues in his later years. Listen to this article in summarized format Unlock AI Briefing and Premium Content
Mike Ditka, the iconic figure in football, passed away at 86, just before celebrating his 87th birthday on October 18. His family released a touching announcement that paid tribute to him as a cherished husband and father. Remembered fondly as 'Iron Mike', Ditka's legacy includes a remarkable career as both a player and a coach with the Chicago Bears, despite battling various health issues in his later years.
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Collector P.S. Leela Alex inaugurated a box cricket turf established at a cost of ₹50 lakh at the District Sports Stadium in Katpadi in Vellore on Friday. Officials of Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT), which will maintain the facility, said the turf would help to boost revenue and promote sports at the grassroots-level, especially in rural areas. “The new facility will help budding cricketers in rural areas to get trained in covered nets with cricket markings and floodlights,” said R. Sethuraman, District Sports Officer (Vellore). The SDAT officials said that the new box cricket turf measured between 100ft and 120ft in length and 50ft to 70ft in width while the height was 20ft. The new facility with centralised lighting will remain open between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. on all days, including Sundays. Officials said that the bookings have been priced at ₹826 per hour, which is much less than the market costs of private players who charge ₹1,500 an hour. Youngsters, who mostly come in groups of 10, would be able to afford this, they said. All amenities including, parking facilities, drinking water and washrooms have been provided. Cool drinks and snack facilities within the complex will be a value addition. Spread over 36.68 acres, the ₹10.81-crore District Sports Complex, which was opened in November 2023, has an open air auditorium that can accommodate at least 1,500 spectators, eight separate tracks for 400 metres athletics training, separate courts for basketball, volleyball, table tennis, tennis, coco, kabadi, football and a gym. Javelin throw can also be practised at the facility.
India scored their highest-ever T20I total against West Indies, reaching 249 runs in 20 overs. Mayank Yadav played a critical role by taking three wickets during the powerplay. His impressive bowling performance included a remarkable delivery clocked at 149.5kmph. West Indies struggled to respond and were left reeling early in their chase.
India showcased their batting prowess against the West Indies, amassing an unprecedented T20I total of 249 runs. The highlight of the match was Sanju Samson, who electrified the crowd with an explosive 82 runs from 41 balls. Significant input from Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer, alongside Tilak Varma's not-out 44, fortified India's position.