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Jun- 2023 -9 June
Junior Shooting World Cup: India finish on top of medal tally
India finished on top of the ISSF Junior World Cup with an overhaul haul of 15 medals Suhl: India finished on top of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Junior World Cup with an overhaul haul of 15 medals, including six gold, six silver and three bronze medals, here on Thursday. In a commendable achievement, India have now finished on top of all the ISSF Junior World Cups and World Championships held since 2019. Gold medal winners in this edition for India included Sainyam in the women’s 10m air pistol, Dhanush Srikanth in the men’s 10m air rifle, Amanpreet Singh in the men’s 25m pistol, Abhinav Shaw and Gautami Bhanot in the 10m air rifle mixed team, Gautami, Swati Chowdhury and Sonam Maskar in the…
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9 June
Inter Miami makes shocking move: Lionel Messi joins MLS club as free agent
The MLS team won the race to sign Lionel Messi as a free agent. Miami: Major League Soccer outfit Inter Miami have confirmed the signing of Lionel Messi on social media in a transfer that has stunned world football, as reported by Goal.com. Before leaving Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)at the end of his contract, the MLS team won the race to sign Messi as a free agent. The club used a 32-second video to announce Messi’s signing on social media. The American team clipped out tweets and news stories about the situation, concentrating on the ones that suggested Messi might leave to Barcelona or Saudi Arabia. The club’s official colours are pink and black, and they cut away to a huge pink “M” on a black…
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9 June
No Point Beating Your Chest At National Anthem: Hayden Blasts India ‘For Lack Of Energy’ As Australia Dominate
Former Australian opener Matthew Hayden came down heavily on the Indian team for their lack of energy on the opening day of the World Test Championship (WTC) final at the Oval in London. Hayden said that India needed to hunt in a pack and were lacklustre once Steve Smith and Travis Head started dominating. Hayden criticised India with a huge remark saying that it’s important to beat the chest out, play with that positive mindset and intent on the field and not do that during the national anthem. Speaking on Star sports ahead of the second day of the WTC final, Hayden said, “There’s no point beating your chest at the national anthem or the Australians beating their chest at…
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9 June
India’s top order meltdown puts Australia in box seat in WTC final
Australia racked up 469 in their first innings and then reduced India to 151-5 to put themselves in the box seat in the World Test Championship (WTC) final at The Oval on Thursday. Having bled 327 runs on the opening day with only three wickets to show for, India staged a comeback after their seam-heavy attack bowled out Australia in Thursday’s second session. Their star-studded top order, however, let India down and Australia look on course to claim a decisive first-innings lead after dominating the first two days of the contest. 🏏 9 innings🔥 1,038 runs😮 115.33 average💯 Five centuries, three fiftiesSteve Smith's recent Test record in England is absurd 🤯#AUSvIND #WTCFinal pic.twitter.com/mpWll2RUyL— Wisden (@WisdenCricket) June 8, 2023 India trail…
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8 June
Lionel Messi announces Inter Miami move
Lionel Messi will sign for Major League Soccer side Inter Miami, the player said Wednesday in interviews with Spanish media, choosing the United States as his next destination over a Barcelona reunion or blockbuster deal to play in Saudi Arabia. The Argentine forward, 35, has spent the last two seasons at Paris Saint-Germain, playing his final game for the club on Saturday, after moving from Barcelona in 2021, where he spent the majority of his career. Messi said that he did not want to have to wait for Barcelona to find a formula to be able to sign him given their financial situation — they were unable to keep him before his move to PSG, leading to a tearful departure.…
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8 June
Real Madrid star Karim Benzema heads to Saudi Arabia, joins Al Ittihad as free agent
Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema made a significant move by joining Saudi Arabian club Al Ittihad as a free agent. After leaving Real Madrid following 14 successful years, Benzema signed a three-year deal with the Saudi champions and will wear no. 9 shirt. Benzema stated that he is eager to experience a new football league in a different country. He acknowledged his achievements in Spain and Europe, adding that the time is right for a new challenge and elevate both the club and the game in Saudi Arabia. “I am excited to experience a new football league in a different country. I have been fortunate to achieve amazing things in my career and achieve everything I can in Spain and…
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8 June
Travis Head says attention on star man Steve Smith helped him excel at Lord’s
Travis Head felt the presence of Steve Smith allowed him to “sneak under the radar” as he cracked a wonderful century on day one of the World Test Championship final against India. With 30 centuries, 8,792 runs and an average of just under 60, Smith is always a prize target whenever he steps on to the field. But while he reasserted his class with a thoroughly composed innings of 95 not out at the Oval, it was Head who took centre stage with a dashing 146 not out. Australia ended the day in charge of the showpiece on 327 for three, a huge position of strength given Head arrived at 76 for three. Speaking after an unbroken stand of 251 with Smith, Head…
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7 June
ICC prepares two pitches for WTC Final
In the lead-up to the World Test Championship (WTC) final between India and Australia, the greenness of the Oval wicket has sparked discussions. However, it has come to light that the International Cricket Council (ICC) has prepared not one but two pitches for the one-off match, scheduled to begin on Wednesday (June 7). This precautionary measure by the ICC is not due to any unknown or controversial reasons but rather as a backup plan for any unexpected circumstances. The ICC’s decision to prepare two pitches is driven by an abundance of caution, given the ongoing oil protest and disruptions in London. With concerns over possible intrusions at the South London ground, the world body aims to be prepared for any…
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7 June
Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja in Splits as Virat Kohli Mimics James Anderson Wicket Celebration Ahead of WTC Final
We are exactly a night’s sleep away from the start of the much-awaited World Test Championship final 2023 at the Kennington Oval. The teams have been training vigourously for the game, trying to leave no stone unturned. During one such training session, the Indian players met their English counterparts. After the meeting, Kohli was seen mimicing James Anderson’s wicket celebration while Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja looked amused beside him. The picture has been shared by the ICC on their social media handles and it is garnering massive reactions. ICC captioned the image as: “A little bit of fun in the India camp ahead of the #WTC23 Final” A little bit of fun in the India camp ahead of the #WTC23 Final…
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6 June
Messi wants to return to Barcelona, says his father Jorge
Jorge Messi made a brief declaration to the press while he was in Barcelona to meet with Barca president Joan Laporta over Lionel’s possible move back to the club. Madrid: Lionel Messi’s father has said that if possible, his son wanted to return to FC Barcelona for next season. Jorge Messi made a brief declaration to the press while he was in Barcelona to meet with Barca president Joan Laporta over Lionel’s possible move back to the club he left two years ago to join Paris Saint-Germain. “(Lionel) Messi wants to return to Barca and I would be delighted if he returned,” confirmed Jorge on Monday, adding “It’s an option: Am I confident he can return? Yes.” This declaration follows words from Barca coach Xavi…
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