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Global T20 Canada returns with Harbhajan, Gayle, Shakib, and more stars
Mumbai: The Global T20 Canada tournament is all set to start on 20 July, 2023, featuring some top international stars including Harbhajan Singh, Chris Gayle, Shahid Afridi, Chris Lynn, Shakib-Al-Hasan amongst others. The league is coming back after a three-year hiatus due to Covid and will be hosted at the Brampton Sports Park.
The matches will be played at 1:00 AM and 8:30 PM IST, with final and Qualifier 2 scheduled to be held at 9:30 PM IST.
With an updated lineup, the six participating teams include Brampton Wolves, Vancouver Knights, Montreal Tigers, Surrey Jaguars, Toronto Nationals and Mississauga Panthers.
Each team will comprise of a total of 16 (sixteen) players from full and associate nations, including two (2) world renowned marquee players, three (3) Canadian National team players, three (3) emerging Canadian Cricketers, who will play 25 matches over 18 days.
Global T20 League league ambassdor Brian Lara said: “I am excited about the GT20 Canada schedule. All six teams look fantastic. This year we got a great line-up with Harbhajan Singh, Mohammad Rizwan, all-rounder Shakib-Al-Hasan, boom boom Shahid Afridi and the universe boss Chris Gayle. I look forward to seeing you there and enjoying some mesmerising cricket.”
Harbhajan Singh, who will be turning up for Brampton Wolves said, “Excited to be part of GT20 for Brampton Wolves, look forward to seeing a lot of support for the Brampton Wolves when we play.”
Some other marquee players in action will include Tim Southee, Alex Hales, Rassie Van Der Dussen, Andre Russell, Litton Das, Colina Munro, Sikandra Raza, Mohammad Rizwan and Shoaib Malik.
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NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
