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Sep- 2024 -21 September
Day 3: India tighten grip over B’desh as Gill, Pant slam fluent fifties
Duo exploits inability of Bangladesh bowlers to make the best out of a cool, damp morning with sensible shot-making Chennai: Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant cantered to fluent fifties as India reached 205 for three at lunch in their second innings on the third day to take total control of the first Test against Bangladesh here on Saturday. Gill (86 batting) and Pant (82 batting), who have so far added 138-runs for the unbroken fourth wicket, were at the crease at the end of the first session with India, overnight 81 for three, extending their lead to 432 runs. Gill, beginning the day from 33, and Pant, resuming from 12, exploited the inability of Bangladesh bowlers to make the best out of a cool, damp morning…
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21 September
Bangladesh’s all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan achieves this rare feat
Etches his name in Bangladesh cricket history by becoming the oldest player from his nation to feature in a Test match Chennai: Veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan etched his name in Bangladesh cricket history on Saturday by becoming the oldest player from his nation to feature in a Test match. At 37 years and 181 days, Shakib took the field on Day 3 of Bangladesh’s first Test against India in Chennai, surpassing the previous record held by left-arm spinner Mohammad Rafique, who was 37 years and 180 days when he last played a Test in 2008. Shakib, a central figure in Bangladesh cricket for more than a decade, continues to add to his illustrious career with this latest milestone. Widely regarded as one of the game’s…
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21 September
1st Test: Partnership with Ashwin was the match’s turning point, says Jadeja
“We were in a tough spot at that moment, with the score at 144/6. The wicket was challenging, and we lost several wickets quickly in the first session. However, Ash (Ashwin) and I managed to build a partnership that became the turning point, allowing us to make a comeback in the match,” Jadeja said in a video posted on bcci.tv Chennai: India’s bowling all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja reflected on his 199-run stand with Ravichandran Ashwin helping the hosts’ post 376 in their first innings, saying the seventh-wicket partnership turned out to be the turning point of the game. “We were in a difficult situation at that time, as the score was 144/6. At that time, the wicket was difficult too and lost…
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21 September
Super League Kerala: Malappuram FC share point with Thrissur Magic FC after draw
The two sides, who share the same home ground, were fiercely competitive, each determined to claim victory. Malappuram: Malappuram FC and Thrissur Magic FC played a hard-fought 0-0 draw, as both teams put up a commendable display of football in front of an electrifying crowd at the Payyanad Stadium, on Friday. The two sides, who share the same home ground, were fiercely competitive, each determined to claim victory. The first half saw Malappuram FC dominating possession with precise ball control and well-coordinated attacks. They came close to scoring on a couple of occasions, but Thrissur Magic FC’s defence was impenetrable, holding their ground with sharp tactics and exceptional resilience. They met every attempt from Malappuram FC with equal determination. As the game…
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17 September
Gambhir-led coaching staff has different style compared to Dravid but that’s no problem: Rohit
“New coaching staff has different style but there is no problem. Good understanding is important, and I have that with Gambhir,” said Rohit Chennai: India captain Rohit Sharma on Tuesday said head coach Gautam Gambhir‘s style is different from his predecessor Rahul Dravid but insisted that he has a good understanding with the new appointee. Rohit was addressing the media ahead of the first Test against Bangladesh beginning here on Thursday. “Obviously Rahul bhai, Vikram Rathour and Paras Mhambrey were a different team and it is only acceptable that the new support staff will bring different perspective,” Rohit said in the pre-series press conference. “New coaching staff has different style but there is no problem. Good understanding is important, and I have that…
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16 September
PSG condemns racist abuse directed at defender Nuno Mendes
The club voiced its full support for the Portuguese left-back after he shared the abusive comments he received on Instagram following PSG’s 3-1 victory over Brest on Saturday. Mendes had given away a penalty in the first half, which Romain del Castillo converted, leading to Brest initially taking the lead in the match. Paris: Paris Saint-Germain strongly condemned the abusive and racist comments directed at its defender Nuno Mendes on social media after a Ligue 1 game. The club expressed its full support for the Portuguese left back, after he shared the comments he had received on his Instagram story following PSG’s 3-1 win against Brest on Saturday. Brest took the lead in the match after Mendes brought down Ludovic Ajorque to…
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16 September
Magdalena Frech wins first WTA title at Guadalajara Open
Frech became the fourth Polish woman this century to win a singles title, joining Magda Linette, Agnieszka Radwanska, and world No. 1 Iga Swiatek. After reaching her first WTA singles final in Prague last July, the Guadalajara Open marked her debut WTA 500 final and her first on hard courts. Mexico City: Magdalena Frech defeated qualifier Olivia Gadecki 7-6 (5), 6-4 on to capture her first WTA title at the Guadalajara Open. Frech became the fourth Polish woman to win a singles title this century joining Magda Linette, Agnieszka Radwanska and current world No.1 Iga Swiatek. Frech made her first WTA singles final last July at Prague but the the Guadalajara Open was her maiden WTA 500 final and first on hard courts. Gadecki…
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15 September
So near yet so far! Neeraj Chopra misses Diamond League crown by just 1 cm
26-year-old achieves his best throw of the day in his third attempt but that was 1cm short of eventual winner Anderson Peters’ 87.87m effort Brussels: Star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra came agonisingly close to winning the Diamond League crown before missing it by just one centimetre to finish as runner-up for the second consecutive year with a throw of 87.86m in the season finale here. The 26-year-old Chopra, who had won the DL trophy in 2022 before finishing second last year, achieved his best throw of the day in his third attempt but that was 1cm short of eventual winner Anderson Peters’ 87.87m effort on Saturday. Grenada’s Peters, a two-time world champion, produced his best throw of the day in his opening attempt. Julian…
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15 September
Messi scores twice in Inter Miami’s 3-1 comeback win after two-month injury
The visitors struck early in the second minute when Mikael Uhre cut inside his marker and fired a long-range shot that deflected off goalkeeper Drake Callender’s gloves into the net. Messi responded by dribbling past a defender and scoring with a low shot from his weaker right foot into the far corner. Washington: Lionel Messi returned from a two-month injury layoff with two goals and an assist as leaders Inter Miami recovered from a goal down to secure a 3-1 home win over Philadelphia in Major League Soccer on Saturday. The visitors took the lead in the second minute when Mikael Uhre cut inside his marker and thumped a long-range effort that flew into the back of the net off goalkeeper Drake…
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15 September
Premier League: Nkunku’s late goal and 14 yellow cards seal Chelsea’s 1-0 win over Bournemouth
Despite dominating much of the match, including missed chances from their €40 million signing Evanilson and two close-range shots hitting the woodwork, Bournemouth failed to score. A crucial moment of frustration for the Cherries was Evanilson’s missed first-half penalty, which was superbly saved by Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez. Bournemouth: In a dramatic Premier League showdown at the Vitality Stadium, substitute Christopher Nkunku’s late strike secured a narrow 1-0 win for Chelsea over Bournemouth, in a match that saw a record-breaking 14 yellow cards. Despite the home side dominating much of the contest, including missed opportunities from their 40 million euros signing Evanilson and two close-range efforts denied by the woodwork, Bournemouth couldn’t find a breakthrough. Evanilson’s failure to convert a first-half penalty, brilliantly…
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