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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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      Cristiano Ronaldo signs two-year deal with Saudi Arabia club Al-Nassr

      “I am excited to experience a new football league in a different country,” Ronaldo said in Al-Nassr’s statement announcing the deal as quoted by ESPN. Riyadh: Star striker Cristiano Ronaldo has joined the Saudi Arabian football club Al-Nassr on a two-year deal. The club announced the signing on Friday, as per ESPN. The 37-year-old will receive $75 million per year, making him the highest-paid footballer in history. “I am excited to experience a new football league in a different country,” Ronaldo said in Al-Nassr’s statement announcing the deal as quoted by ESPN. “The vision of what Al Nassr are doing and developing in Saudi Arabia both in terms of men’s and women’s football is very inspiring. We can see from Saudi Arabia’s recent…

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      Rishabh Pant Car Accident: From Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi to Andrew Symonds, 5 cricketers involved in a major road accident – IN PICs

      Andrew Symonds Former Australia cricketer and two-time World Cup winner Andrew Symonds died in a car crash on May 16. The 46-year-old was the sole passenger in the crash just outside of Townsville in his home state of Queensland, police confirmed. Sairaj Bahutule When he was just 17 years old, the car the former India spinner was driving in was involved in an accident on Marine Drive. On July 28, 1990, one of Bahutule’s friends passed away from his wounds while another suffered serious wounds. He had a steel rod put into his right leg, but a year later he was back playing cricket. Collie Smith The West Indies all-rounder passed away at the age of 26 in a car…

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      Pele’s funeral plans and location announced

      Pele’s body will be moved to Santos’ stadium, the place where he made his name, ahead of a public wake on Monday. The Brazilian football legend, who last night died aged 82, will be taken from the Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo to the Estadio Urbano Caldeira at dawn on New Year’s Day. His coffin will then be placed on the pitch with the public ceremony, where fans will be given the chance to pay their respects to the three-time World Cup winner, expected to start at 10am.  The wake will last for 24 hours before a parade through the streets of Santos, a satellite town of Sao Paulo, on Tuesday. Millions are expected to descend onto the streets of cities…

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      Pele net worth: Huge wealth, real estate, expensive things owned by football icon at the time of his death

      Pele, the first global icon of football and one of the greatest players of all time, passed away on Thursday at the age of 82. International tributes to the Brazil icon and three-time World Cup champion have flooded in. After a protracted illness, Pele passed away at the hospital. It was alleged that he was suffering from colon cancer and that he had ceased responding to treatments. Pele’s family just celebrated Christmas with her in the hospital where he was hospitalised. For decades after retiring, Pelé pulled in millions of dollars through endorsement agreements with companies like Puma. Pelé now holds several notable records in the top league, including the record for most goals scored (541). He’s scored 1297 times…

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      Rishabh Pant car accident: Cricketer dozed off while driving, says police

      Indian cricketer Risabh Pant on December 30 morning was severely injured while returning from Uttarakhand to Delhi after his car collided with the divider. According to police authorities, Rishabh Pant fell asleep while driving from Delhi to Roorkee, causing his car to collide with a divider at Hammadpur Jhal in Uttarakhand. The tragedy occurred when the batsman was on his way to Roorkee from Delhi, according to SK Singh, Superintendent of Police, Haridwar (Rural), following which his four-wheeler collided with the barrier on the Narsan boundary of Roorkee near Hammadpur Jhal. “He was on his way to Roorkee to see his relatives. “He fell asleep at the wheel a kilometre ahead of Narsan on his way to Roorkee at around…

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      Boxer Nikhat Zareen meets Telangana MLC K Kavitha

      Kavitha took to her Twitter account on Friday to share the picture of sportspersons from the Telangana State. Hyderabad: BRS MLC Kalvakuntla Kavitha met boxer Nikhat Zareen in Hyderabad today to congratulate her on winning gold at the 6th Elite Women’s National Boxing Championships in Bhopal. She also met Telangana’s Esha Singh, who recently clinched silver in the junior women’s 10m at the 65th National Shooting Championship held in Bhopal this month. Kavitha took to her Twitter account on Friday to share the picture of sportspersons from the Telangana State. “Met and honoured the Golden Girl of Telangana and India, Boxing Champion @nikhat_zareen. We are so proud of her accomplishments and achievements. Wishing her all the very best for her future endeavours,” she tweeted.…

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      Pelé, Brazil’s mighty king of ‘beautiful game,’ dies at 82

      The standard-bearer of “the beautiful game” had undergone treatment for colon cancer since 2021. Sao Paulo: Pelé, the Brazilian king of soccer who won a record three World Cups and became one of the most commanding sports figures of the last century, died Thursday. He was 82. The standard-bearer of “the beautiful game” had undergone treatment for colon cancer since 2021. He had been hospitalized for the last month with multiple ailments.His agent Joe Fraga confirmed his death.Widely regarded as one of soccer’s greatest players, Pelé spent nearly two decades enchanting fans and dazzling opponents as the game’s most prolific scorer with Brazilian club Santos and the Brazil national team.His grace, athleticism and mesmerizing moves transfixed players and fans. He orchestrated…

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      Cricketer Rishabh Pant suffers injuries in car accident

      The 25-year-old, who was going to his home in Roorkee, was taken to a local hospital. New Delhi: India’s star cricketer Rishabh Pant suffered multiple injuries on Friday when his BMW car collided with a road divider on the Delhi-Dehradun highway. The 25-year-old, who was going to his home in Roorkee, was taken to a local hospital, sources close to the cricketer confirmed.Pant suffered injuries on his head, back and feet but is in a stable condition. “He himself was driving the car when it hit the divider on Delhi Narson border. He was immediately taken to Saksham Hospital but will be shifted to Max Hospital for further treatment,” the source said. Pant was left out of the upcoming white-ball series against Sri Lanka as…

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      Football Legend Pelé, The Only Player To Win The World Cup Thrice

      Pele, a legendary Brazilian soccer player who climbed out of abject poverty to become one of the world’s most famous athletes, passed away on Thursday at 82. Pelé was considered a national treasure in Brazil and became a global superstar; a big reason soccer became popular in the U.S. Brazil’s players had unfurled an enormous banner commemorating the soccer legend from his 1970 World Cup victory on the field for their quarterfinal match in Qatar. Simply, it said, “Pele!” Kely Nascimento, Pele’s daughter, confirmed the news of her father’s passing on Instagram. It was announced on Thursday by Pele’s family and agent Joe Fraga that the legendary Brazilian football player Pele died passed away after a prolonged battle with cancer.  On Thursday, his daughter Kely Nascimento…

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      Brazilian Football legend Pele dies at 82

      Brazilian football legend and one of the greatest players of the beautiful game Pelé has passed away. He was 82. Hospitalised for the last three months with multiple ailments, including colon cancer, Pele, whose real name is Edson Arantes do Nascimento, breathed his last on Thursday. His agent Joe Fraga confirmed his death to AP news agency. A medical report just before Christmas showed that he needed care for cardiac and renal dysfunction. In his glittering 20-year career from 1957 to 1977, Pele scored 757 goals in 831 games. During his international career, he won three World Cups – in 1958, 1962 and 1970 – the only player to achieve this. Source

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