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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…
    Cricket

    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,…
    Cricket

    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,…
    Cricket

    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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      10 January
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      IND vs SL, 1st ODI: Kohli century; Rohit, Gill fifties power India to 67-run victory

      Virat Kohli’s 45th ODI century and captain Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill fifties powered India to a 67-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first game and 1-0 lead in the three-match series at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, here on Tuesday. An opening stand of 143 between Gill, who made 70 off 60 and Rohit, who smashed 83 off 67 balls, put India into ascendancy early and set the tone for a big total. Then Kohli smacked his second consecutive ODI century, 113 off 87 balls, making the most out of two reprieves while hitting 12 fours and a six for India to make an improbable 373/7. In reply, Sri Lanka made 306/8, with Shanaka’s 88-ball 102 coming too late after opener…

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    • 10 January
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      Virat Kohli on the curve of Shattering Sachin Tendulkar’s ‘All-time Records’ in Sri Lanka ODIs

      Veteran India batter Virat Kohli returns to the cricketing fold after a brief period of break as India take on Sri Lanka in 3-match ODI series, starting Tuesday. In the assignment, Kohli would be looking to shatter a couple of ‘all-time records’ of none other than his idol and the ‘God of Cricket’, Sachin Tendulkar. Kohli, who is one of the most prolific batters in the world, had notably scored a century in his last outing in the 50-over format. He would look to continue from where he left off in that match against Bangladesh. When it comes to Sachin Tendulkar, the name needs no introduction. Over an illustrious career that lasted for about 2 decades, Tendulkar registered some of the biggest records…

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    • 10 January
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      Pakistan Speedster Haris Rauf Reveals Crazy Diet Plan, Consumes 24 Eggs a Day

      Pakistan international Haris Rauf has revealed his crazy diet plan which has even left the TV anchor is shock. In a recent interview on Pakistan’s Geo News show ‘Hasna Mana Hai’, Rauf expressed his love for eggs. “I eat 24 eggs a day. Aquib Javed had given me the diet plan: 8 eggs for breakfast, 8 for lunch and 8 for dinner. When I had gone to the cricket academy for the first time, the room had crates of egg piled up. I felt as if I had come to some poultry farm,” he told “I was 72 kgs then and Aquib bhai told me I need to be around 82-83 kgs, ideal for my height. I am now 82 kgs,” he…

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    • 9 January
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      Salman Butt Rubbishes Umran Malik’s Comparison With Shoaib Akhtar, Says ‘He Is Nowhere Close’

      India pacer Umran Malik comes from a special breed of fast bowlers who can consistently clock over 150 kmph. Umran burst onto the scene in IPL 2021 and immediately attracted eyeballs with his searing pace. Given the fascination towards fast bowlers with raw pace, Umran was fast-tracked into the Indian team. In the recently concluded T20I series against Sri Lanka, Umran consistently bowled over 150 Kmph but the highlight of his spells was the 157 kmph thunderbolt to dismiss Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka that sent the stumps flying. Umran’s action has often been compared to Pakistan great Waqar Younis but his searing pace has also drawn comparisons with Rawalpindi express Shoaib Akhtar. Speaking about Umran’s comparison with Shoaib Akhtar,…

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    • 8 January
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      WTC Points Table: India’s final qualification scenario explained after AUS vs SA Sydney Test ends in a draw

      South Africa succeeded in securing a draw against Australia in the third and final Test to remain in the hunt for a spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) final. It is to be noted that the Proteas were defeated comprehensively in the first two games before they salvaged a draw in Sydney Test where rain helped the Proteas as over 150 overs were lost due to a wet outfield. The draw means both Australia and South Africa will earn four points each, which means Australia’s points percentage (PCT) now stands at 78 from 75.56. Notably, Australia has only one series remaining before the WTC final and it is against India in India. Australia is nearly assured of a berth…

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    • 8 January
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      Suryakumar Yadav becomes first Indian to achieve THIS feat with 3rd T20I century

      Team India batter Suryakumar Yadav smacked his third T20I century at home as he toyed with the Sri Lankan bowling attack in the third and final match of the series on Saturday (January 7). Coming in at no. 4, Surya nicknamed as ‘SKY’ lit up the sky in Rajkot reaching the 100-run mark in just 45 balls. He was in carnage mode as he smashed 8 maximums and 6 fours during this unbeaten knock of 122. Surya became the first player to hit 3 T20I centuries outside the opening slot. Clearly, Dasun Shanaka and co were taken to the cleaners by the 32-year-old batting sensation of India. Suryakumar Yadav displayed his unmatched superiority yet again in the shortest format with a scintillating…

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    • 8 January
      231

      ‘I’d never encountered anyone like him’: Sachin Tendulkar reserves big praise for PAK pacer who ‘made the ball talk’

      Sachin Tendulkar is arguably the greatest batter of all time. The Indian cricketer played at the highest level for 24 years, from 1989 to 2013, and scored a total of 34357 runs in 664 international matches. He played 200 Tests, 463 ODIs, and one T20I for the Men in Blue. During his playing days, he faced a number of legendary bowlers from around the world, and it’s safe to say that he dominated them on most occasions. The likes of legendary bowlers like Shane Warne, Muttiah Muralitharan, Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, Glenn McGrath, Allan Donald, Brett Lee, Chaminda Vaas, and Courtney Walsh have all played against Tendulkar at their prime, and the Master Blaster used to smash them all around…

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    • 8 January
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      IND vs SL, 3rd T20I: Ton-up Surya fires India to series-clinching win

       Suryakumar Yadav displayed his unmatched superiority yet again in the shortest format with a scintillating hundred as India outplayed Sri Lanka by 91 runs in the third T20I to secure a memorable series win here on Saturday. Surya struck a sensational 112 not out off 51 balls for his third T20I century and fired India to an imposing 228 for five, making the job easier for his bowlers. He toyed with the Sri Lankan bowlers throughout, hitting fours and maximums at will and in his trademark manner all across the ground to notch his third century in the format. The Indian bowlers then dominated as they skittled Sri Lanka for 137 to claim the series 2-1.While the first two matches were neck and neck,…

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    • 7 January
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      Sarfaraz hits century as Pakistan draw thriller against NZ

      Pakistan came up just short in their bid for a dramatic victory on the final day of the second Test against New Zealand, despite Sarfaraz Ahmed’s century. The match in Karachi ended in a draw and meant the series finished level at 0-0 following a draw at the same venue in December as play closed with the hosts just 15 runs shy of the victory target. Sarfaraz, who also struck half-centuries in his three previous innings after being recalled for the series following a near-four-year absence, made 118 before the last-wicket pair hung on in dimming light for 21 balls to take Pakistan to 304-9.Alice Capsey in England T20 World Cup squad despite collarbone injuryAll today’s cricket scorecards The hosts…

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    • 6 January
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      Sunil Gavaskar Fumes & Questions Arshdeep Singh & Shivam Mavi’s Professionalism, Fans Agree

      When discussing the match-losing errors made by Indian bowlers Arshdeep Singh  and Shivam Mavi against Sri Lanka in the second T20I, former Indian cricketer and all-time legend Sunil Gavaskar  didn’t hold back. In the second T20I of the series against Sri Lanka, Team India got off to a bad start as the opening pair of Kusal Mendis and Pathum Nissanka only scored 80 runs in 8.2 overs. However, an odd turn of events occurred in the game’s second over when left-armer Arshdeep Singh gave up a hat-trick of no-balls to end the over.  No ball machine arshdeep Singh— Gaurav (@Melbourne__82) January 5, 2023 3 consecutive No Balls by Arshdeep Singh!— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) January 5, 2023 Arshdeep Singh becomes the first Indian bowler to…

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