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    Hyderabad Blackbirds’ Aqil bags trophy

    South African teenager Aqil Alibhai of Hyderabad Blackbirds clinched the Formula 4 Indian Championship title in Coimbatore on Sunday. Hyderabad: South African teenager Aqil Alibhai of Hyderabad Blackbirds clinched the Formula 4 Indian Championship title in Coimbatore on Sunday, capping a stellar season with six wins. Despite Bengaluru-based Ruhaan Alva of Shrachi Rarh Royal Bengal Tigers securing a grand double on the final day, Alibhai’s two podium finishes (P2 and P3) earned him enough points to seal the crown. Ruhaan finished second in the championship standings after a strong performance. Following the triumph, Alibhai said, “I wanted to finish the season with a win, but it was not to be. But I have had a good season, and I am very happy to win the championship. Going forward, let’s see where this success takes me.”
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    India-Malaysia football rivalry heats up: Gachibowli stadium set for thrilling showdown

    India and Malaysia have clashed 32 times, making it the most frequent matchup for the Blue Tigers in international football, ahead of rivalries with Pakistan (29 matches) and Bangladesh (28 matches). Monday’s game at the GMC Balayogi Gachibowli Stadium adds another chapter to this storied rivalry, where even friendly encounters are fiercely contested. Hyderabad: The India-Malaysia football rivalry goes a long way back. From their first meeting in 1957 friendly in Kuala Lumpur, where India emerged 3-0 winners thanks to PK Banerjee’s brace and a Tulsidas Balaram strike, until last year’s Merdeka Tournament clash in which Malaysia ran out 4-2 winners. The two sides have faced each other 32 times. That’s the most number of times India have played against any opponent in international football, followed by Pakistan (29 matches) and Bangladesh (28 matches). The game on Monday at the GMC Balayogi Gachibowli Stadium will be yet another addition to this historic rivalry, where even…
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    Pakistan’s fast bowler Shaheen Afridi reclaims top spot in ODI bowlers rankings

    Afridi’s recent performance in Pakistan’s victorious series against Australia, where he claimed eight wickets across three games at an impressive average of 12.62, helped propel him to the top spot once more Dubai: Pakistan’s premier fast bowler Shaheen Afridi has reclaimed the No.1 position in the ICC Men’s ODI Bowler Rankings, a spot he initially held during last year’s Cricket World Cup in India. Afridi’s recent performance in Pakistan’s victorious series against Australia, where he claimed eight wickets across three games at an impressive average of 12.62, helped propel him to the top spot once more. Afridi’s rise comes as part of a reshuffling in the rankings, with South Africa’s spinner Keshav Maharaj slipping to third and Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan maintaining his position at second. Afridi’s dominance on the field, combined with Pakistan captain Babar Azam’s leading spot in the ODI batting rankings, makes Pakistan the only team with the No.1-ranked player in…
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    ‘Wasn’t the nicest thing,’ says KL Rahul on animated chat with LSG owner Sanjiv Goenk during IPL 2024 

    LSG owner appeared visibly displeased after a match’s outcome and was seen engaged in an intense discussion with skipper Rahul along the boundary line at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium New Delhi:  India wicketkeeper batter KL Rahul has opened up on the animated chat between Lucknow Super Giants’ owner Sanjiv Goenka during the 2024 IPL when LSG were hammered by Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). LSG were in a need of big win over SRH to qualfiy for the playoffs, but the team suffered a humiliating 10-wicket loss. Afterwards, LSG owner appeared visibly displeased after the match’s outcome and was seen engaged in an intense discussion with skipper Rahul along the boundary line at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. “As a team, we were all in shock because we were at the stage in that tournament where every game was very important. We had to win, I think, three out of five games or two out of the last…
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    Neeraj Chopra partners with Javelin legend Jan Zelezny as new coach

    “Growing up, I admired Jan’s technique and precision, often watching his videos. He dominated the sport for years, and I believe working with him will be invaluable. Our throwing styles are similar, and his expertise is unparalleled. It’s an honor to have Jan by my side as I aim for the next level in my career, and I can’t wait to begin,” said Chopra after the announcement. New Delhi: Double Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra, on Saturday, announced the start of an exciting new chapter in his career, partnering with Javelin legend Jan Zelezny, who comes on board as his new coach. Jan Zelezny, a three-time Olympic and World champion and the current world record holder, has long been an idol to Chopra. “Growing up, I admired Jan’s technique and precision and spent a lot of time watching videos of him. He was the best in the sport for so many years,…
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    Impressive run: Samson looking to make hay while the sun shines

    I made maximum utilisation of my current form you can say,” says the wicketkeeper after collecting his player of the match award following India’s 61-run win over South Africa in the first T20I Durban: In his last six competitive games, Sanju Samson has scored three hundreds, including one in the Duleep Trophy, and the inform India wicketkeeper batter is looking to make hay while the sun shines. Samson’s 107 off 50 balls against South Africa, his second T20I hundred in as many matches after his 111 against Bangladesh last month, has helped him to partially brush off the tag of an underperformer. “Really enjoyed my time out there in the middle. I made maximum utilisation of my current form you can say,” Samson said after collecting his player of the match award following India’s 61-run win over South Africa in the first T20I. Asked about the team’s gameplan, the Rajasthan Royals skipper spoke about intent. “The…
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    England-New Zealand Test series to be named after Graham Thorpe and Martin Crowe

    The trophy will be awarded to the winner of the Test series between England and New Zealand, a contest that dates back to the two nations’ first Test encounter in 1930 New Delhi: England is set to honour legendary batter Graham Thorpe by naming a new trophy for the Test series with New Zealand. It will be named after Thorpe and New Zealand batter Martin Crowe, a tribute to two of the most iconic batter from their respective nations. The trophy will be awarded to the winner of the Test series between England and New Zealand, a contest that dates back to the two nations’ first Test encounter in 1930. This initiative, expected to take effect in the upcoming series starting on November 28, aims to honour Crowe and Thorpe’s legacies, reported The Telegraph. Crowe, often considered New Zealand’s finest batter represented his country in 77 Tests from 1982 to 1995,…
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    Harmanpreet makes it to 50-player shortlist for WBBL Team of the Decade

    The shortlist comprises cricketers who have played a minimum of 60 WBBL matches prior to this season Melbourne: Captain Harmanpreet Kaur is the lone entry from India in the 50-player shortlist for the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) Team of the Decade, which was released on Thursday. The shortlist comprises cricketers who have played a minimum of 60 WBBL matches prior to this season. The list will be pruned to 12 by a selection panel of experts after taking into account public voting. The public voting will be open between November 11-24 on the Big Bash App. The Team of the Decade will honour the greatest players from across the 10-year history of the WBBL. The selection panel is being chaired by Cricket Australia Director Clea Smith, and also includes Mel Jones, Lisa Sthalekar, Matthew Mott, Quentin Hull, Laura Jolly and Alistair Dobson. Public voting will be given equal importance and the panel will then review and…
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    Real Madrid’s knockout hopes dented in 3-1 loss to AC Milan

    The loss leaves Real Madrid with six points from its first four matches in the tournament. Up next is an away game against Liverpool at Anfield. Beyond the result, coach Carlo Ancelotti may be more concerned with his team’s poor performance, especially given they had the advantage of a rest over the weekend. Madrid: Real Madrid’s qualification for the knockout stage of the Champions League suffered a major setback as they were beaten 3-1 at home to AC Milan. The defeat leaves Real Madrid with six points from its first four matches in the tournament, with a visit to play Liverpool at Anfield next on the agenda, and more than the result, coach Carlo Ancelotti will be worried by a poor performance from his side, who had a rest at the weekend. The game was just 12 minutes old when Malick Thiaw put Milan ahead with a near-post finish from a…
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    Champions League: Luis Diaz hat-trick powers Liverpool to 4-0 win over Leverkusen

    A second-half goal surge on Tuesday night led the Reds to victory over Xabi Alonso’s Bundesliga champions, securing 12 points from their first four league-phase matches. Diaz opened the scoring in the 61st minute and wrapped it up in stoppage time, while Cody Gakpo added to the tally with a header for the hosts’ second goal of the night. Liverpool: Luis Diaz fired in a hat-trick to help Liverpool beat Bayer Leverkusen 4-0 at Anfield and maintain their perfect start in the Champions League. A second-half flurry of goals on Tuesday night saw the Reds overcome Xabi Alonso’s Bundesliga champions to take 12 points from their opening four matches in the league phase. Diaz opened the game’s scoring in the 61st minute and completed it in stoppage time, with Cody Gakpo also on the scoresheet by heading in the hosts’ second of the evening. Xabi Alonso’s Anfield return saw his Leverkusen side…

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      Rishabh Pant makes comeback to Tests, Yash Dayal gets maiden call-up

      Rohit Sharma leads the test squad once again, with star batter Virat Kohli and pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah also included New Delhi: Rishabh Pant is set to complete his international cricket return after being included in India’s squad for the first test against Bangladesh next week. Pant sustained serious knee and back injuries in an accident in December of 2022 and was sidelined for 15 months. He returned for the 2024 Indian Premier League, scoring 446 runs in 13 matches. He has also played one-day international cricket and was part of India’s squad that won the Twenty20 World Cup in the Caribbean and United States. India is kicking off its 2024-25 international season with tests against Bangladesh in Chennai and Kanpur. Rohit Sharma leads the test squad once…

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      Jannik Sinner wins first US Open, second major title, defeats Taylor Fritz 6-3, 6-4, 7-5

      With his two-hour, 16-minute victory, Sinner became only the fourth player to win both the Australian Open and US Open on hard courts in the same season, following Mats Wilander, Roger Federer, and Novak Djokovic. In a remarkable 2024 season, Sinner has claimed a Tour-leading six titles and now holds a 4,105-point lead over Alexander Zverev in the race for the ATP Year-End No.1 ranking, according to ATP stats. New York: World No. 1 Jannik Sinner toppled American No. 1 Taylor Fritz, 6-3, 6-4, 7-5, to lift his first US Open crown and second major title. With his two-hour, 16-minute win, Sinner became just the fourth man to win the Australian Open and US Open on hard courts in the same season, after…

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      UEFA Nations League: Ronaldo’s late goal secures win for Portugal over Scotland

      After a late 3-2 loss to Poland on Thursday, Steve Clarke’s team started strong and took the lead with their sole first-half opportunity. Scott McTominay scored his tenth goal in his last 17 internationals, heading in from a cross by Kenny McLean. Lisbon: Cristiano Ronaldo came off the bench to score a second successive Nations League winner as Portugal fought back to defeat Scotland. Following Thursday’s late 3-2 loss to Poland, Steve Clarke’s side began well and went ahead with their only chance of the first half as Scott McTominay headed in his tenth goal in his last 17 internationals from Kenny McLean’s cross. Having spurned several chances in response, Portugal finally levelled after the restart when Bruno Fernandes struck on…

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      Spin legend Muralitharan believes no one can beat his Test record

      The off spinner, who played 133 Tests for Sri Lanka, admits that he is ‘definitely worried’ about Test cricket’s future New Delhi: Sri Lanka’s spin-bowling legend Muttiah Muralitharan said he was definitely worried about the future of Test cricket, adding that his record of picking 800 wickets in the longer format won’t be surpassed by any bowler. The next best off-spinners after Muralitharan in Test cricket are Australia’s Nathan Lyon (530 wickets) and India’s Ravichandran Ashwin (516 wickets). “I am definitely worried about Test cricket. Every country will play maybe only six or seven Test matches. England and Australia might play the Ashes. But in some other countries, not many people are watching. There will be very little Test cricket.” It’s very hard (for someone to surpass 800…

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      Luis Suarez bids emotional farewell as Uruguay draws 0-0 with Paraguay in WC qualifier

      The 37-year-old striker, Uruguay’s all-time leading scorer and a key player since 2007, was honored with the captain’s armband by manager Marcelo Bielsa for his final match, according to Xinhua. The Inter Miami star nearly made his farewell memorable with a stunning volley in the 18th minute that struck the post. Montevideo: Luis Suarez bid an emotional farewell to international football as Uruguay were held to a goalless home draw by Paraguay in their World Cup qualifier here on Friday. The 37-year-old striker, a cornerstone of Uruguay’s national team since 2007 and its all-time leading scorer, was given the captain’s armband by manager Marcelo Bielsa for his last match, Xinhua reported. And the Inter Miami star came close to making his final…

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      US Open: Taylor Fritz to face Jannik Sinner in men’s singles final

      The last American male to win a Grand Slam was Andy Roddick, who claimed victory at Flushing Meadows in 2003. Now, Taylor Fritz will compete against top seed Jannik Sinner on Sunday for the title. At 26, Fritz has had a tough path to the final, entering the tournament with only one ATP Masters 1000 win from Montreal and Cincinnati, according to ATP. New York: Taylor Fritz is now just one win away from ending the United States’ 21-year drought for a male Grand Slam singles champion. The 12th seed fought back to defeat his close friend and fellow American Frances Tiafoe 4-6, 7-5, 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 on Friday, advancing to his first major final at the US Open. The last…

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      Paris Paralympics: Simran places fourth in Women’s 100m T12 final, narrowly misses medal

      Omara Elias Durand of Cuba won the gold medal with a season-best time of 11.81 seconds. Oksana Boturchuk of Ukraine secured the silver, finishing in 12.17 seconds, her best performance of the season, while Katrin Nueller-Rottgardt of Germany claimed the bronze with a time of 12.26 seconds. Paris: India’s Simran Sharma missed out on a medal, finishing fourth in the Women’s 100m—T12 final in the Paralympic Games in Paris here on Thursday. Simran clocked 12.31 seconds in the four-player final. She made a great effort in the final but could not get into the medal position as she was hampered by a slow start and could not make up for it. Omara Elias Durand of Cuba, who finished in a season-best timing of…

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      US Open: Sabalenka defeats Navarro to reach second straight New York final

      Former World No. 1 Sabalenka, runner-up to Coco Gauff at last year’s US Open, took 90 minutes to overcome American Navarro, who was competing in her first Grand Slam semifinal. Sabalenka has dropped just one set en route to Saturday’s final and is aiming for her second consecutive title after winning the Cincinnati Open, where she defeated Pegula in the final, according to WTA stats. New York: No.2 seed Aryna Sabalenka clinched a spot in her second straight US Open final with a gritty 6-3, 7-6(2) victory over home favourite Emma Navarro in Arthur Ashe Stadium. Former World No.1 Sabalenka, who finished runner-up to Coco Gauff at last year’s US Open, needed 90 minutes to fend off surging American Navarro, who was…

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      Cristiano Ronaldo scores 900th career goal in Portugal’s win over Croatia

      After achieving this milestone, Ronaldo remarked that records don’t just get broken; they “haunt him.” “Scoring 900 goals might seem like just another milestone, but only I know the daily effort it takes to reach this point. It’s a unique achievement in my career. I don’t break records; they haunt me!” Ronaldo said in the post-match interview. Lisbon: Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 900th career goal for club and country, a feat which has never been done before. The six-time Ballon d’Or winner scored Portugal’s second goal during their 2-1 win over Croatia in the UEFA Nations League group fixture. Following the tremendous achievement, Ronaldo stated that he does not break records but rather ‘they haunt him.’ “900 goals seems like any other…

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      Neeraj Chopra qualifies for Diamond League finale after Paris Olympics silver

      The season finale, set for September 13 and 14, will be a two-day event. The Indian javelin star, who won the 2022 Diamond League, participated in the Doha and Lausanne meets this year, earning 14 points from his second-place finishes. He chose to skip the Zurich leg of the series on Thursday. New Delhi: Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra, who won a silver medal at the Paris Olympics, has qualified for the Diamond League finale at Brussels after finishing fourth in the overall standings following the culmination of 14 series meetings. The season finale will be a two-day event on September 13 and 14. The Indian ace, who won the 2022 edition of the Diamond League, featured in the two meets…

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