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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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      ‘Well Batted Son, One Day You Will Be A Great All-Rounder’: Yuvraj’s Father To Arjun Tendulkar

      Yograj Singh, father of former India stalwart Yuvraj Singh, congratulated Arjun Tendulkar and also made a huge statement on the youngster’s future. Arjun, son of legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar, on Wednesday replicated his father’s feat of scoring a ton on Ranji Trophy debut. He achieved the feat against Rajasthan at Goa Cricket Association Academy Ground, Porvorim. The left-handed batter played a knock of 120 runs including two sixes and 16 fours. After his maiden first-class ton, Arjun received a phone call from Yograj, who had a brief coaching stint with him before the commencement of the Ranji Trophy season. “Well batted son. One day you will be a great all-rounder. Mark my words,” Yograj texted Arjun from UK, according to…

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      ‘You guys have messed my trip’: Wasim Akram slams Airways for ‘pathetic service’, Chris Lynn responds

      Wasim Akram has been in the news in recent times for quite some controversial statements he made on his ex-teammates in his memoir. The legendary fast bowler now again made headlines, as he slammed Australian airlines company on Twitter for a delayed flight. Wasim Akram, who was planning a trip from Dallas to Melbourne, where his wife stays, had his flight between the two cities cancelled, and the announcement was made just 10 hours before the flight was supposed to take off. Irked at this, the legendary left-arm Pakistan pacer lashed out at Airways on his official Twitter account. “Qantas airline never ever flying with them again they cancelled my flight from Dallas to Melbourne just 10 hours before departure…

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      ‘Argentina will be really hard in the World Cup final’: French keeper Lloris

      France goalkeeper and captain Hugo Lloris said he expect a difficult World Cup final when his side takes on Argentina on Sunday. While Lionel Messi is looking to lift his first World Cup, France are looking to retain the title they won in 2018 in what promises to be a tough game for both sides, Xinhua news agency reported. “Argentina are a really great team. They have shown how competitive they are, and they have this player (Messi) who has left his mark on the sport,” said Lloris after Wednesday’s 2-0 semifinal win over Morocco. “There is everything in place for it to be a great game, but we will try to turn things our way,” he was quoted as saying by the news agency.…

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      Netizens react as Siraj gets wicket on the very first ball of the innings 

       Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj struck on his very first ball of the innings against Bangladesh at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram. Siraj dismissed Najmul Hossain Shanto for a golden duck as the former obtained a thick outside edge when he tried to play the off-side delivery. The pacer from Hyderabad claimed his second wicket by dismissing opener Litton Das in the 14th over of the innings, and he soon picked one more. Kuldeep Yadav also stepped in with four-fer in the match to reduce Bangladesh to 138/8 at stumps on day 2. The India team that started Day 2 with an overnight score of 278/6, added 126 runs to the scoreboard today. Ashwin and Kuldeep put up a brilliant batting performance…

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      This Messi interview is so beautiful it will give you shivers

      The 35-year-old produced one of his best performances yet and played a starring role in Argentina’s 3-0 win over Croatia. Messi scored the first goal and then set up the third with a brilliant assist. Argentina will now face either France or Morocco in the World Cup final on Sunday. The game will be Messi’s second-ever World Cup final after he also made it in 2014. Messi has rolled back the years in this tournament and several pundits and fans have recognised his genius. Gary Neville was full of praise for him after the match. The pundit told ITV: “It was a moment of genius that third goal, absolutely unbelievable. They’ve got 10 fighters, who were scrapping like hell for…

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      France are into their second consecutive World Cup final. They face Argentina on Sunday.

      Sunday is going to be dubbed as Lionel Messi v Kylian Mbappe so you may as well get used to that now. Two Paris St-Germain team-mates. Battling it out for the Golden Boot too. They both have five goals but Messi leads by one assist. Argentina 🆚 FranceThe #FIFAWorldCup Final is SET! 🇦🇷🇫🇷— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) December 14, 2022 2018/2022 – France are the first nation to reach back-to-back World Cup finals since Brazil in 2002, and first European country to do so since Germany in 1990. Generation. pic.twitter.com/wWiJfKMq8r— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) December 14, 2022 Kylian Mbappe went straight over to console his good friend and teammate Achraf Hakimi.🤗 pic.twitter.com/IvbwKbemEu— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) December 14, 2022 Source

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      Arjun Tendulkar scores century on Ranji Trophy debut, emulates father Sachin

      Arjun Tendulkar recorded his maiden first-class century on Ranji Trophy – and first-class – debut on Wednesday, thus emulating his father, Sachin Tendulkar. Sachin had scored his maiden first-class century on debut for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy in 1988, against Gujarat, as a 15-year-old. Thirty-four years later, 23-year-old Arjun, whose primary role is that of a fast bowler, hit 120 off 207 balls on day two of Goa’s game against Rajasthan, at Goa Cricket Association Academy Ground in Porvorim. Coming into bat at No. 7 at the fall of wicketkeeper-batter Eknath Kerkar’s wicket on the first day with the score on 201 for 5, Arjun was unbeaten on four off 12 balls overnight. On the second day, he went on to stitch…

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      Former England all-rounder Flintoff injured in accident, airlifted to hospital

      England‘s former all-rounder Andrew Flintoff was involved in an accident while shooting for the BBC show Top Gear and had to be airlifted to the hospital while filming at Dunsfold Park Aerodrome in Surrey, England. “Freddie was injured in an accident at the Top Gear test track this morning with crew medics attending the scene immediately. He has been taken to hospital for further treatment and we will confirm more details in due course,” Sky Sports quoted a BBC spokesperson. In 2005, Flintoff helped England win the Ashes for the first time in 18 years before helping his team reclaim the urn four years later. This achievement stands out in the history of English cricket. At the conclusion of the 2009 Ashes series, he…

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      Messi and Alvarez fire Argentina past Croatia into World Cup final

      DOHA: An inspired Lionel Messi scored from the penalty spot and Julian Alvarez struck twice as Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 on Tuesday to reach their second World Cup final in eight years. The two-times world champions, backed their passionate, singing followers at the Lusail Stadium, produced their best display of the tournament to ensure they will meet the winners of Wednesday’s semi-final between holders France and Morocco in Sunday’s final. Messi, 35, who suffered defeat to Germany in the 2014 final, is desperate to crown his extraordinary career by winning his first World Cup and a third for Argentina after wins in 1978 and 1986. And after getting his team on the way to victory with a perfectly struck first-half penalty…

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      Destiny calling Messi: Argentina defeat Croatia 3-0, punch tickets to World Cup final

      On an electrifying night at the Lusail Stadium, gleaming in all its grandeur, Lionel Messi kept his World Cup winning destiny on course. He tucked in a penalty, masterminded another for two-goal hero Julian Alvarez and produced a near vintage show to thrill the multitudes that had gathered to watch him and steer his team to the final, outclassing Croatia 3-0. It’s all the crowd wanted. Messi moments. And he granted their wish several times. None as striking as the assist for the third goal though. He ripped through the right, through the edge of the touchline, gliding past Mislav Orsic, turning him over. But Josko Gvardiol, in his spidery mask, was clinging onto him like a child would a…

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