Sports Bulletin: October 24: Kishan Injured, East Bengal win Big, Habas blasts Inter Kashi Board

The latest sports bulletin features major developments in Indian cricket, European football, domestic football and international golf. Kumar Kushagra has been called up as cover for Ishan Kishan, while former India pacer Parvinder Awana takes charge of the BCCI Junior Selection Committee.

Check out the unmissable stories here in the Sports Bulletin for October 24.

1. Kumar Kushagra Called Up as Ishan Kishan's Cover for Second T20I

Wicketkeeper-batter Kumar Kushagra has joined India's squad for the second T20I against New Zealand after Ishan Kishan suffered a low-grade right adductor strain during the series opener. Kishan has been ruled out of Saturday's match, with the BCCI medical team monitoring his recovery. Kushagra, who was part of India A's setup in Christchurch, will provide additional wicketkeeping and batting cover.

2. Parvinder Awana Appointed Chairperson of BCCI Junior Selection Committee

Former India fast bowler Parvinder Awana has been appointed chairperson of the BCCI Junior Selection Committee following a selection process conducted by the Cricket Advisory Committee. Krishna Das, Rakesh Patel and N. Arjun Yadav are the other appointed members, with a fifth member to be named later. Awana represented India in two T20Is and claimed 191 wickets in 62 first-class matches.

3. Vincent Kompany Hospitalised After Collapsing During Bayern Munich Training

Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany was hospitalised after collapsing while observing a training session involving the club's reserve team on Friday. The Belgian had recently been suffering from a viral infection and is undergoing medical examinations. Bayern confirmed that he would remain under medical care, with his coaching staff handling training and match preparations. His availability for Sunday's Bundesliga fixture against Freiburg remains uncertain.

4. East Bengal FC Thrash Inter Kashi 5-1 as Aké Loba Scores Brace

East Bengal FC delivered an emphatic 5-1 victory over Inter Kashi in the Indian Super League in Pune. Aké Loba scored twice, while Dani Ramírez, PV Vishnu and Lukasz Zwolinski also found the net. East Bengal established a commanding four-goal first-half lead despite conceding an own goal through Lalchungnunga. Zwolinski added the fifth in the 81st minute to complete a dominant performance.

5. Antonio Lopez Habas Blasts Inter Kashi Board Over Unpaid Dues

East Bengal coach Antonio Lopez Habas criticised Inter Kashi's management after his side's comprehensive victory, alleging that several players and coaching staff members remained unpaid for their work last season. Habas expressed anger over the club signing 22 players despite the reported outstanding dues. He said: “It is not normal. They were not paid for an entire year. We played one season for free at Inter Kashi.”

6. Thrissur Magic FC Beat Thiruvananthapuram Kombans on Penalties

Thrissur Magic FC registered their first victory of the White Gold Super League Kerala season by defeating Thiruvananthapuram Kombans FC 4-3 in a penalty shootout after a goalless draw. Substitute goalkeeper K.M. Parthiv emerged as the hero, saving attempts from Nisham and Jamsheed Ali. The result ended Thiruvananthapuram's run of two consecutive home victories decided by tiebreakers and gave last season's runners-up a winning start.

7. Afghanistan Premier League Captains and Coaches Draft Set for October 24

The Afghanistan Cricket Board will conduct the Captains and Coaches Draft for the Afghanistan Premier League's five franchises in the UAE on October 24. Rashid Khan, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Azmatullah Omarzai and Rahmat Shah are among the captaincy candidates. Head coach candidates include Mickey Arthur, Ravi Bopara and Toby Radford. The franchises will prepare for the main Players Draft, scheduled for November 3.

8. Chiara Tamburlini Leads Hero Women's Indian Open

Swiss golfer Chiara Tamburlini maintained her lead at the Hero Women's Indian Open after carding a one-under-par 71 to reach six-under overall at the DLF Golf and Country Club. India's Pranavi Urs remained in contention at four-under despite battling a stomach illness. Meanwhile, 13-year-old amateur Ojaswini Saraswat made history by becoming the youngest Indian to make the tournament's cut, surpassing Aditi Ashok's previous record.