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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…
    Cricket

    ‘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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      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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      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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      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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      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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      These star Indian players may NOT play in IPL 2023! BCCI’s action raises BIG question

      The year 2022 was not memorable for Indian cricket team as Team India failed to win the T20 World Cup and Asia Cup too.  The 10-wicket defeat against England in the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup raised several questions and the lackluster performance of the Men In Blue forced the BCCI officials to hold a review meeting on Sunday (January 1). Several issues were discussed during the meeting and according to sources the BCCI has now decided to take many big decisions in the coming days. Meanwhile, it is learnt that during the meeting the BCCI top brass has taken an important decision regarding the players who will represent India in the upcoming ICC tournament. The BCCI has reportedly…

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      Cricket calendar 2023: Here is the full schedule of series and tournaments for Team India

      India had a pretty disappointing 2022, where in they failed to win a single multi-team tournament, while also losing high stakes matches and series as well. India went out of the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup after defeats to Pakistan and Sri Lanka. In fact they also went out of the semi-final of the T20 World Cup, after a huge 10-wicket defeat at the hands of eventual champions England. The year also saw multiple captains leading the national team, across all formats – seven to be precise. However, the year ended with Hardik Pandya being handed the T20I captaincy in the upcoming series against Sri lanka, while Rohit Sharma retains his leadership role in ODIs and Tests. In…

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      Cristiano Ronaldo falls well short behind world’s richest footballer despite £1.3bn deal

      Cristiano Ronaldo has fallen short of becoming the world’s richest footballer once again despite his mega-rich move to Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner made the switch to the Middle-East on Friday evening as he penned a two-and-a-half year contract, although he is expected to stay for longer than that deal to head-up Saudi Arabia’s push for the 2030 World Cup. It is a lucrative deal that is set to earn Ronaldo around £173million-a-year, which is equivalent to £3.3m per week – the wealthiest contract in world football. Ronaldo is set to stay at Al-Nassr in an ambassadorial role once he retires from playing which is set to keep him at the club for seven years and he could earn…

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    • 1 January
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      Actors Anil Kapoor, Anupam Kher meet injured cricketer Rishabh Pant

      Dehradun: Bollywood actors Anil Kapoor and Anupam Kher on Saturday met cricketer Rishabh Pant who is recuperating at Max Hospital here after suffering injuries in a car crash. India’s star cricketer had a miraculous escape when his luxury car crashed into a road divider and caught fire after he dozed off at the wheel on the Delhi-Dehradun highway in the early hours of Friday. “He (Pant) is doing fine. We met him as fans. Let us pray that he recovers soon and we see him playing again,” Kapoor told reporters after coming out of the hospital. Kher, who accompanied Kapoor, said they made the cricketer laugh a lot. “Everything is fine. We met Pant, his mother and relatives, they are all…

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      Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr payout to dwarf Messi’s PSG salary, may earn over Rs 2,000 crore per year

       Portugese football star Cristiano Ronaldo has joined Saudi club Al-Nassr in a ‘historic’ deal that could make him earn a staggering amount nowhere to be seen in European football. Al-Nassr have reportedly broken the bank to sign the most famous football player on the planet in a mega bucks deal.  Cristiano Ronaldo's reported contract at Al-Nassr will see him earn $548k a day 😳💰 pic.twitter.com/AFBVFP7Uel— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) December 31, 2022 Ronaldo has signed a 2.5 year contract with Al-Nassr which is believed to bring home over 200 million pounds per year (including endorsement deals) for the former Manchester United and Real Madrid forward. Ronaldo’s salary at the Saudi club is reported to be worth 75 million dollars (over 61…

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      Cristiano Ronaldo joins Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr until 2025

      Cristiano Ronaldo has joined Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr on a deal that runs until 2025. The Portugal captain is a free agent after leaving Manchester United following a controversial interview in which he criticised the club. Ronaldo will reportedly receive the biggest football salary in history at more than £177m per year. The 37-year-old says he is “eager to experience a new football league in a different country”. Ronaldo added: “I am fortunate that I have won everything I set out to win in European football and feel now that this is the right moment to share my experience in Asia.” Al Nassr – nine-time Saudi Pro League champions – described the signing as “history in the making”. The club said it would…

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