Date: 16th Sept 2012

Important News of the Day

1. World Ozone Day- 16th Sept.
2. IMG- Inter-Ministerial Group.
3. BCCI scouts for new IPL team, shortlists 10 cities.
4. Montek: 8.2% growth target necessary for inclusive growth.
5. Cricketer of the year: Kumar Sangakkara (SRI);
Test cricketer of the year: Kumar Sangakkara (SRI);
One-day cricketer of the year: Virat Kohli (IND);

Women's one-day cricketer of the year: Stafanie Taylor (WIS);
Emerging cricketer of the year: Sunil Narine (WIS);Associate and Affiliate cricketer of the year: George Dockrell (IRL);
Twenty20 international performance of the year: Richard Levi (RSA) for his 117 not out off 51 balls v New Zealand;
Women's Twenty20 cricketer of the year: Sarah Taylor (ENG);
Umpire of the year: Kumar Dharmasena (SRI);
Spirit of cricket award: Daniel Vettori (NZL);
People's choice award: Kumar Sangakkara (SRI);