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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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      Telangana High Court Lawyers lift cricket trophy

      Telangana High Court Lawyers to defeat Allahabad High Court Lawyers by 30 runs in the final of the XXV All India High Court Lawyers Cricket Tournament Hyderabad: Rahul Tapadia’s all-round performance guided Telangana High Court Lawyers to defeat Allahabad High Court Lawyers by 30 runs in the final of the XXV All India High Court Lawyers Cricket Tournament held in Pondicherry on Wednesday. Asked to bat first, riding on Rahul Tapadia’s 21-ball 45 knock Telangana posted 165/4 in stipulated 20 overs. Later, Rahul Tapadia, Swamy and Shahid Dayani scalped three wickets each to guide their side home. Brief Scores: Final: Telangana High Court Lawyers 165/4 in 20 overs (Rahul Tapadia 45) bt Allahabad High Court Lawyers 135 in 18.3 overs (Azad khan 44; Swamy…

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      Emiliano Martinez faces awkward World Cup reunion after brutally mocking Kylian Mbappe

      Emiliano Martinez will line up against his opposite number from the World Cup final, Hugo Lloris, as Aston Villa travel to Tottenham on Sunday. The Argentina goalkeeper, 30, has arrived back in the United Kingdom and is due to return to Villa’s training ground on Thursday after extended celebrations in his homeland. Martinez played a vital role as Lionel Messi and Co. defeated Lloris’ France in the World Cup final via a penalty shootout at Lusail Stadium. The former Arsenal shot-stopper proceeded to goad Kylian Mbappe – who scored a hat-trick against Argentina – in the wake of La Albiceleste’s triumph. Martinez was roundly criticised for his provocative and unnecessary actions, with Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira branding them “stupid”. The latest chapter of the saga will see Martinez and France captain Lloris go head to head once again, this time in the Premier League this weekend.…

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    • 28 December
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      You don’t look Australian: Usman Khawaja makes shocking reveal, says he got stopped despite being in Aussie jersey

      Usman Khawaja is one of the most senior cricketers of the present national team. The left-handed batsman has made numerous comebacks in the Australian team over the course of his career and is part of the present Test team for the ongoing series against South Africa. Khawaja is of Asian descent as he was born in Pakistan. His family moved to Australia while Usman was young and he has played all his cricket for the Kangaroos. Just before the start of the ongoing Boxing Day Test match, Khawaja made a shocking reveal and said that he got stopped by security three times at a hotel despite being in the Australian jersey. The left-handed batsman reacted to a journalist’s tweet, who…

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    • 28 December
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      Cricketer Mohammed Siraj requests Air Vistara to find his lost bag, says ‘it had all my…’

      Even high-flying cricketers get subjected to the usual airlines problems. International cricketer Mohammed Siraj has requested Air Vistara to find his misplaced bag after return from Dhaka where he was playing in a Test series against Bangladesh. Siraj tagged Air Vistara and tweeted, “It had all my important things. I request you to expedite the process and get the bag delivered to me in Hyderabad Asap.” Earlier, Siraj had tweeted, “I was traveling to Mumbai from Dhaka via Delhi on 26th on flight UK182 and UK951 respectively. I had checked in three bags out of which 1 has been misplaced. I was assured the bag will be found and delivered within no time but till now I have not heard…

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      Watch: David Warner injures himself while wildly celebrating 200 vs South Africa, gets retired hurt

      Australia are currently taking on South Africa in the second Test match of the three-match series at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, in what is a traditional Boxing Day Test Match. The Australians have already decimated South Africa in the first Test, and are dominating them in the second match as well, especially after a special batting performance by veteran opener David Warner, who is having a memorable Boxing Day Test Match. David Warner, who was coming into the Test Match amidst some pretty harsh criticism, with some even questioning his place in the side after a dismal run of form in the longest format of the game in 2022. He answered his critics sharply in style as he smashed the…

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    • 27 December
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      First time in 145 years! NZ vs Pakistan 1st Test enters history books with rare incident in red-ball cricket

      The first Test between New Zealand and Pakistan kicked off in Karachi on December 26. After England, it was Tim Southee’s men’s turn to tour Pakistan. While England had toured Pakistan for the first time in 17 years, the Kiwis are touring Pakistan for the first time since 2002. On the opening day of the first Test, Kiwi wicketkeeper Tom Blundell entered history books as the opening session saw an incident which has not happened in 145 years of Test cricket. It took only 18 balls for Southee to introduce spinner Ajaz Patel into the attack. The move paid off immediately as Abdullah Shafique was stumped by Blundell. Pakistan received another setback after three overs as Shan Masood was also…

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    • 27 December
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      Goalkeeper escapes punishment for throwing flare in ugly A-League pitch invasion

      Melbourne City goalkeeper Tom Glover has escaped sanction for his role in the violent A-League pitch invasion earlier this month. Several people have been charged for their involvement in the fracas, which saw spectators swarm on to the pitch at AAMI stadium during the Melbourne derby on December 17, forcing the match to be abandoned. Glover was concussed and left with “severe lacerations” from the incident, after being struck in the head with a metal bucket. Football Australia hinted Glover could face punishment for throwing a flare that landed amongst a group of rival supporters, which led to the first hoards of incensed spectators leaping the fence and making a beeline towards him. But Glover has been officially exonerated of…

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      Telangana’s Nikhat Zareen crowned national boxing champion

      Reigning world champion defeats Anamika 4-1 in the summit clash Hyderabad: Reigning world champion Nikhat Zareen continued her rampaging form to end the year on a high as she clinched gold at the 6th Elite Women’s National Boxing Championships held in Bhopal on Monday. The Telangana boxer faced a stiff challenge from Railway Sports Promotion Board’s (RSPB) Anamika in the 50kg gold medal match before the 26-year-old from Nizamabad tilted the match 4-1 in her favour to successfully defend her title. Telangana State Sports Minister V Srinivas Goud lauded Nikhat Zareen for winning the national title and hoped to bring more laurels to the State. Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain defeated Arundhati Choudhary of Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) quite comfortably by 5-0 margin…

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    • 27 December
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      Cristiano Ronaldo to undergo medical to complete £173m-a-year transfer after Man Utd exit

      Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly set to undergo a medical at Al-Nassr ahead of a move that will see him earn a staggering £173million per year. The superstar attacker left Manchester United in acrimonious fashion just before the World Cup following a bombshell interview with Piers Morgan. Since that exit, Ronaldo’s options have steadily decreased, with Bayern Munich and Real Madrid both ruling themselves out of signing him. One of the only offers he has received since his departure from Old Trafford has come from Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr. They currently sit top of the table in the Saudi Pro League, as they look to win their first title since 2019. The Knights of Najd are hopeful that signing Ronaldo can be a key step in realising those…

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    • 27 December
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      Kept telling Babar Azam that Pakistan should beat India for them to consider us as a superpower: Ramiz Raja

      Former Pakistan batter and Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ramiz Raja said he has always received a lot of love from India and the Indian cricket fans. Raja, speaking on his YouTube channel, said he has had to take tough decisions as an administrator. Raja’s comments came when he was asked by a fan about the perception that some of the calls that he took toward the end of his tenure as PCB chairman were against India and the Indian cricket board (BCCI). Ramiz Raja referred to his statement that Pakistan would consider boycotting the 2023 World Cup in India if the BCCI did not send its team for the Asia Cup in 2024, for which Pakistan have the hosting rights. …

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