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Jan- 2023 -5 January
Rishabh Pant to be shifted to Kokilaben Ambani Hospital in Mumbai via air ambulance for treatment: BCCI
The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Wednesday said wicket-keeper-batsman Rishabh Pant will be shifted to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute from a Dehradun hospital. BCCI said all the necessary arrangements have been made to shift Pant to Mumbai. Pant, who is currently receiving treatment for his injuries at Max Hospital, Dehradun following a car accident on December 30, will be brought to Mumbai in an air ambulance. “He (Pant) will be admitted to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute and will be under the direct supervision of Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala, Head – the Centre for Sports Medicine, and Director – Arthroscopy & Shoulder Service at the hospital. Rishabh will undergo surgery and subsequent procedures…
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5 January
Cristiano Ronaldo to Lionel Messi: Highest paid footballers of 2023 – IN PICS
Mohamed Salah ($53 million) The Liverpool winger recently signed an extension contract with the Reds, which will reportedly get him $53 million in the bank. (Image source: Twitter) Neymar Jr. ($87 million) PSG’s Neymar is still the most expensive player in the history of football but he is not the top-earner at the moment. (Image Source: Twitter) Lionel Messi ($120 million) The World Cup and seven-time Ballon d’Or winner is third in the list of highest-paid footballers. He will receive a total sum of $120 million after his PSG contract is finished. (Image source: Twitter) Kylian Mbappe ($128 million) After snubbing Real Madrid in January 2022, Mbappe signed a mammoth contract of $128 million with the French giants, which made…
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4 January
IND vs SL, 1st T20I: Debutant Mavi stars in India’s two-run win over Sri Lanka
The Sri Lankans surely had the firepower to chase down 163 but Mavi’s strikes at front and back end of the innings tilted the game in favour of the home team. Mumbai: Shivam Mavi made a dream debut with a relentless display of fast-bowling as his four-wicket haul made the difference in India’s narrow two-run win over a spirited Sri Lanka in the first T20I here on Tuesday. India batters found the Sri Lankan spinners hard to put away before Deepak Hooda (41 not out off 23) and Axar Patel (31 not out off 20) took the hosts to 162 for five. The Sri Lankans surely had the firepower to chase down 163 but Mavi’s strikes at front and back end…
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4 January
Sourav Ganguly to join Delhi Capitals as Director of Cricket
Former BCCI president Sourav Ganguly will be returning to the IPL as Director of Cricket with the Delhi Capitals in the upcoming edition New Delhi: Former BCCI president Sourav Ganguly will be returning to the IPL as Director of Cricket with the Delhi Capitals in the upcoming edition, sources close to the development said on Tuesday. The former India captain, who stepped down from the BCCI president’s post in October, will also oversee all the cricket verticals of the franchise along with the ILT20 team Dubai Capitals and the SA T20 league side Pretoria Capitals. “Yes, Sourav will be back with Delhi Capitals from this year. The discussions and modalities are over. He has worked with the franchise, shares a good comfort level…
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4 January
T20I India vs Sri Lanka: Umran Malik clocks 155 kmph as he gets Dasun Shanaka out, netizens can’t keep calm
T20I India vs Sri Lanka: As India vs Sri Lanka T20I match came to an end with a close victory for the Men in Blue, Indian team bowler Umran Malik stole the show with his stellar performance in the last over bowled by him, taking the wicket of Sri Lankan batsman Dasun Shanaka. Umran Malik got praise from all over the cricket fraternity as he ended up clocking a speed of 155 kmph on the ball which claimed the wicket of Dasun Shanaka, bringing the Indian cricket team close to victory in the match against Sri Lanka. After his stellar performance against Sri Lanka stole the show at the beginning of the series, netizens were left swooning over Umran Malik’s performance…
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4 January
Cristiano Ronaldo slams critics after Al Nassr unveiling: Playing in Saudi doesn’t mean it is end of my career
Cristiano Ronaldo has slammed his critics after being unveiled as an Al-Nassr player by the Saudi Arabian club on January 3, saying that he had turned down multiple offers from Europe and North America. Notably, Ronaldo agreed to a lucrative contract with the club, making him the highest-paid player in the history of the sport, and expressed his desire to play in Al Nassr’s next game. The team returns to Saudi Pro League action on Thursday against Al Tee. Al-Nassr supporters chant “RONALDO, RONALDO, RONALDO” during his ceremony presentation 🔥 🗣️(via @AlNassrFC_EN) pic.twitter.com/eCqGqBqHGS— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) January 3, 2023 In one of the more surprising transfers in recent history, the former Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus forward has signed…
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3 January
Horse Racing: City Of Blessing fancied for Hyderabad feature
The Neelesh Rawal-trained City Of Blessing looks good in the Rani Lakshmibai Plate 1400 metres Hyderabad: The Neelesh Rawal-trained City Of Blessing looks good in the Rani Lakshmibai Plate 1400 metres a handicap for horses 5 year olds and upward, the feature event of the races to be held here on Tuesday. False rails are up. The first race starts at 1.15 pm. SELECTIONS:1. Ayur Tej 1, Ella Eldingar 2, Sound Echo 32. All Time Legend 1, Briar Ridge 2, Miss Little Angel 33. Char Ek Char 1, General Atlantic 2, City Of Blessing 34. Wind Sprite 1, Nucleus 2, Resurgence 35. Beauty On Parade 1, Shazam 2, Indian Temple 36. Master Touch 1, Vision Of Rose 2, Its On 37. Good Tidings…
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3 January
Wimbledon great Martina Navratilova is diagnosed with cancer
Wimbledon’s greatest ever singles champion Martina Navratilova today announced that she has been diagnosed with two forms of cancer. Navratilova, 66, who won Wimbledon a record nine times, said she has been diagnosed with throat and breast cancer after discovering a swollen lymph node in her neck in November. ‘This double whammy is serious but still fixable,’ the Czech-born American said. ‘I’m hoping for a favorable outcome. It’s going to stink for a while but I’ll fight with all I have got.’ The former world number one’s diagnosis comes after she was given the all-clear from breast cancer in 2010 following radiation treatment. Navratilova, winner of 59 grand slam singles and doubles titles, will not travel to this month’s Australian Open,…
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3 January
FIFA to ask every country to name a stadium in honour of football great Pele, Infantino says
FIFA plans to ask every country in the world to name a stadium in honour of the late football legend Pele, its president Gianni Infantino has said. © Associated Press The former Santos FC star, widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, died on 29 December aged 82 after a battle with colon cancer since September 2021. Mr Infantino, who is in Sao Paulo in Brazil for Pele‘s funeral, told local reporters: “We’re going to ask every country in the world to name one of their football stadiums with the name of Pele.” Rio de Janeiro scrapped plans to name the famous Maracana Stadium after Pele after it was vetoed by the state governor in April 2021. The football legend’s…
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3 January
Cristiano Ronaldo jets off to Saudi Arabia as unveiling plans for transfer revealed
Former Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo is flying over to Saudi Arabia ahead of his official Al-Nassr unveiling. Ronaldo sealed a big-money move to the Middle East last week. He agreed to a £173million per-year deal until 2025. Speaking after putting pen to paper on the move, his first outside of a major European league, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner said: “I’m thrilled for a new experience in a different league and a different country, the vision that Al Nassr has is very inspiring. I am very excited to join my teammates, to help the team to achieve more success.” It appears that the veteran striker has wasted no time in getting down to work ahead of his debut for Al-Nassr and is already making…
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