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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.”
    Football

    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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      FIFA WC 2022: Morocco beat Portugal 1-0, reach semifinals

       Morocco became the first African country to reach the World Cup semifinals by beating Portugal 1-0 on Saturday, likely ending Cristiano Ronaldo’s chances of ever winning soccer’s biggest prize. Youssef En-Nesyri scored the winning goal in the 42nd minute to continue Morocco’s improbable run that has generated an outpouring of pride in the Arab world during the first World Cup to be staged in the Middle East. Morocco's Sofiane Boufal celebrating with his mother is EVERYTHING. pic.twitter.com/h3XdhTeKe3— Ahmed Ali (@MrAhmednurAli) December 10, 2022 The 37-year-old Ronaldo, one of soccer’s greatest players, didn’t start for the second straight game but came on as a substitute in the 51st minute and missed a chance to equalize in stoppage time. The five-time world player of…

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      Ishan Kishan shatters Chris Gayle’s world record, hits fastest double century in ODI history

      Ishan Kishan became the seventh batter in the world to achieve the feat and fourth from India after Sachin Tendulkar, Rohit Sharma and Virender Sehwag. Young India batter Ishan Kishan raced away to a record-smashing knock in the third and final ODI match of the series against Bangladesh at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram as he notched up a double century off just 126 balls. He became the seventh batter in the world to achieve the feat and fourth from India after Sachin Tendulkar, Rohit Sharma and Virender Sehwag. Ishan was never the first-choice player for India’s playing XI. However, regular skipper Rohit Sharma’s thumb injury in the second ODI, which ruled him out of the third match, opened an…

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      FIFA WC 2022: Argentina beat Netherlands 4-3 on penalties

      Emiliano Martinez saved two penalties to help Argentina beat the Netherlands in a World Cup shoot-out and set up a semi-final against Croatia.Read the report 👇 #BBCFootball #BBCWorldCup— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) December 9, 2022 Argentina’s players now celebrating with their delirious fans pic.twitter.com/BUUMrythan— Sean Ingle (@seaningle) December 9, 2022 Wild scenes after a chaotic night. An estimated 50000 fans from Argentina in Qatar …. suspect a few more will arrive before Tuesday pic.twitter.com/5v6RS1KniC— Ian Dennis (@Iandennisbbc) December 9, 2022 All the emotions ❤️😢Leo Messi x Emi Martinez#PulseQatar22 pic.twitter.com/wW7JkS4gI5— Pulse Ghana (@PulseGhana) December 9, 2022

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      FIFA WC 2022: Croatia beat five-time champions Brazil on penalties

       Croatia knocked Brazil out of the World Cup, beating the five-time champions 4-2 in a penalty shootout on Friday in the quarterfinals. Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic saved a penalty attempt by Rodrygo and Marquinhos later hit the post. croatia’s luka modric consoles members of brazil’s team after knocking them out of the world cup more of this, please pic.twitter.com/7ghWgrj9LU— ian bremmer (@ianbremmer) December 9, 2022 🏆❌Thiago Silva's reaction to Brazil's @FIFAWorldCup exit.#FIFAWorldCup #Qatar2022 #CROBRA pic.twitter.com/Wd9Sm24Dqp— beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS_EN) December 9, 2022 Croatian fans celebrating in Zagreb after Croatia's win over Brazil. #CROBRA #Qatar2022    #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/yBW0hTxkCQ— Chad Baker (@ChadBlue83) December 9, 2022 Neymar had scored late in the first half of extra time to give Brazil the lead, but Croatia equalized when…

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      Abrar Ahmed makes stunning Test debut to leave England five down at lunch

      Abrar Ahmed claimed a five-wicket haul on his first morning of Test cricket as England slid to 180 for five at lunch on day one in Multan. England had shown no sign of easing up their attacking intent which led them to victory in the first Test, but this time Pakistan had five wickets by the first interval. Ollie Pope and Ben Duckett scored half-centuries, but neither were able to push on as debutant Abrar proved too much for the England top order. Abrar did not have to wait long for his first scalp in the format, taking the wicket of Zak Crawley with only his fifth ball, after England had won the toss and elected to bat. Crawley, who…

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    • 9 December
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      Football fans predict semifinalists as FIFA World Cup fever grips Hyderabad

      HYDERABAD: With the ongoing Fifa World Cup 2022 reaching the Last 8, and Brazil taking on Croatia in the first quarterfinal scheduled on Friday, excited football fans in Hyderabad are cheering hard for their favourite teams. The tournament has seen some major upsets: Saudi Arabia beating Argentina, Japan overcoming former holder Germany, which exited the tournament, France’s shocking defeat against Tunisia. Abhimanyu Sharma, a chartered accountant, was sad that his favourite Spain had to bow out but is now rooting for Argentina. “Spain losing out is a major disappointment, but now I’m cheering for Argentina. I love Lionel Messi and I want Argentina to win the World Cup for the legend,” Abhimanyu said. On being asked about his prediction for the…

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      Hyderabad to host India vs New Zealand ODI on Jan 18

       The big-ticket event will return to the city of Hyderabad when it hosts the first ODI against New Zealand at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium on January 18. The BCCI on Thursday has announced the schedule where India will take on Australia in Test series along with Sri Lanka. Nagpur, Delhi, Dharamsala and Ahmedabad have been chosen as the venues for the much awaited four-Test series between India and Australia from February 9 to March 13. The BCCI announced the schedule for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy as well as the limited overs home series against Sri Lanka and New Zealand in January-February. The Test series will be part of the World Test Championship cycle. “This will also be the last edition of…

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    • 9 December
      294

      Enough Is Enough! After India’s ‘Embarrassing’ Loss, BCCI Summons Rohit, Dravid & Kohli

      After India’s embarrassing defeat at the hands of Bangladesh, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has come out of its slumber and summoned captain Rohit Sharma, head coach Rahul Dravid, former skipper Virat Kohli, and National Cricket Academy (NCA) head VVS Laxman for a review meeting. According to a report published in The Indian Express, the BCCI top brass is shocked with the way Rohit Sharma and his men have been outclassed by the seventh-ranked team in the world in the ongoing ODI series. The selectors sent in a first-string squad to take on their Asian rivals but most of the top stars have fared way below expectations. The fact that India lost both matches from a position of strength…

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      ‘We’re finally seeing people like us’: Meet the Muslim women changing representation in sport

      When Saudi Arabia won against Argentina in the World Cup last month, players celebrated by prostrating on the pitch. In Islam, prostration is performed in prayer to give thanks to God. For football fan Fathiya Saleh, it was the first time she felt represented on a global stage as a Muslim sportswoman. “We’re finally seeing people like us and communities like ours making big moves in sport for others around the world to see and it’s inspiring,” says Saleh, who is also the co-founder of Sisterhood FC. The south London-based squad is the UK’s first football team created solely for Muslim women, founded with the hopes of increasing participation and diversity in the sport. According to a recent survey by Muslimah Sports Association and…

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      Told Sachin You Have No Chance Against Me And Bowled Him First Ball: Shoaib Akhtar Recalls His Most Prized Wicket

      An Ind vs Pak match is much more than just a cricket game. Over the years, the two teams have delivered some spectacular contests. The IND vs PAK Test in Eden Gardens in 1999 was one of the best matches played between India and Pakistan. The game is remembered for a 13-wicket haul by Javagal Srinath but there was one iconic moment that went on to become history. Shoaib Akhtar, playing his first Test in India, uprooted Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar’s stumps on consecutive balls on Day 2 to announce his arrival at the international arena. When asked about his most prized wicket in ‘The Vaughny and Tuffers Cricket Club podcast, Akhtar said that dismissing Sachin on the first…

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