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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,…
    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 record 2-1 victory over Canada, make it to last 16

       Morocco advanced to the last 16 at the World Cup for just the second time after clinging on for a 2-1 win over Canada on Thursday. The victory meant it finished top of Group F ahead of 2018 World Cup finalist Croatia and semifinalist Belgium. Croatia went through in second and No. 2-ranked Belgium was surprisingly eliminated after their 0-0 draw. The Moroccans’ only other trip past the group stage came in 1986. Hakim Ziyech scored for Morocco in the fourth minute after a bad error by Canada goalkeeper Milan Borjan left the winger to shoot the ball into an empty goal. Youssef En-Nesyri added a second in the 23rd. It looked then like Morocco would overrun the Canadians. But…

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      Qatar’s way of hosting FIFA World Cup grabs world’s attention 

      Sports play a significant role in enhancing the image and reputation of a country. One can understand it quickly by looking at Qatar which is hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup on a grand scale. Hyderabad: Sports play a significant role in enhancing the image and reputation of a country. One can understand it quickly by looking at Qatar which is hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup on a grand scale. Qatar took the world by surprise by spending a record $220 billion for hosting the prestigious event. It forayed into the record books by becoming the first country to spend such a huge amount for hosting the world cup. The Islamic country has faced many challenges in the last 12 years since it was…

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      FIFA WC 2022: Tunisia beats defending champions France 1-0

      Wahbi Khazri scored in the 58th minute to give the Tunisians the victory, but it wasn’t enough to get them into the round of 16. Al Rayyan: Defending champion France won its World Cup group despite losing to Tunisia 1-0 Wednesday. Wahbi Khazri scored in the 58th minute to give the Tunisians the victory, but it wasn’t enough to get them into the round of 16. Australia beat Denmark 1-0 in other Group D game and finished second on goal difference. Khazri ran at the heart of the French defense and beat two players before poking the ball into the bottom corner. It was Tunisia’s third victory at a World Cup. France forward Antoine Griezmann thought he had evened the score…

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      Stephanie Frappart to make FIFA World Cup history as first woman referee

      French referee Stéphanie Frappart will become the first woman to take charge of a men’s World Cup game when she handles Germany vs Costa Rica on Thursday in Qatar. Doha: French referee Stéphanie Frappart will become the first woman to take charge of a men’s World Cup game when she handles Germany vs. Costa Rica on Thursday in Qatar. FIFA also picked two women as assistants to Frappart — Neuza Back of Brazil and Mexico’s Karen Diaz Medina — to complete an all-female refereeing team on the field. A fourth woman match official FIFA picked for this World Cup, Kathryn Nesbitt of the United States, will also be working at the Al Bayt Stadium as the offside specialist in the video…

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      65th National Shooting Championship: Mukesh clinches gold in 25M pistol event

      Nelavalli Mukesh of KL Deemed to be University clinched gold medal in the 25M pistol event of the on-going 65th National Shooting Championship Hyderabad: Nelavalli Mukesh of KL Deemed to be University clinched gold medal in the 25M pistol event of the on-going 65th National Shooting Championship being held in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. He also set the national record by scoring 584 points out of 600. Er Koneru Satyanarayana, the chancellor of the university lauded for his achievement in the national event. “Apart from academic excellence, KLU Campus is also a pioneer in sports and other community activities, we feel very proud and motivated when our students achieve such recognition across the country. This is a proud movement to the university; we…

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      Elon Musk’s war with Apple shows just how much power Tim Cook has over how we all use the internet

      Elon Musk is criticizing Apple’s App Store policies, and other tech CEOs have voiced support. Musk, who has 119 million Twitter followers, brings new attention to Apple’s tight control of iOS apps. Tim Cook can’t be happy that Elon Musk has decided to wage a “war” against Apple. Musk is a powerful, vocal person with powerful, vocal friends, and his continued criticism promises to shine a very public light on how much power Apple has over Twitter and other app-based businesses — a headache for a company that has been forced to defend its policies in court and before Congress in the past. Musk laid out his main critique bluntly in a tweet reply to fellow “PayPal Mafia” member David Sacks: that Apple, as…

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      FIFA World Cup 2022: Why Iranians celebrated its team’s loss against the US

      On Wednesday, US beat Iran at the FIFA World Cup match. The loss of Iran, however, triggered celebrations among Iranians who were seen waving the US flag and bursting fireworks in the country. For a game that carries so much emotion and pride, celebrating a rival team’s victory is rather unusual. But the recent act was in line with Iran’s current situation where citizens of Iran are grappling with the authorities over the death of Mahsa Amini. People of Iran are celebrating the loss of Islamic Republic soccer team to USA in World Cup 2022 in Qatar. The pro-regime team has been silent when Islamic Republic killing & arresting their compatriots,incl children."Long live to US" & fireworks…(video)#مهسا_امینی#IranTruth pic.twitter.com/tGLxd9NLUu— IranTrue (@iran_true) November…

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      FIFA WC 2022: Australia advances to round of 16, beats Denmark 1-0 & Tunisia beats defending champions France 1-0

      Australia advanced to the round of 16 at the World Cup, beating favored Denmark 1-0 on Wednesday on Mathew Leckie’s 60th-minute goal. It is Australia’s first time in the knockout stage since 2006, the only other time they advanced out of the group stage. Leckie took a pass just around the center circle and moved in and around a Danish defender, eventually lacing a left-footed shot that beat goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel diving to his left. Australia finished with six points in Group D.The World Cup proved to be a major disappointment for Denmark after reaching the semifinals in the 2020 European Championship. They slogged through a 0-0 draw in their opening match with Tunisia and then recovered in a 2-1…

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      Fifa 2022: Mexico out of the World Cup

      Mexico defeated Saudi Arabia 2-1 but agonisingly went out of the World Cup on goal difference on a night of incredible drama in Doha. Group C comes to a dramatic end! 😱🇦🇷 Lionel Messi and Argentina top the group!🇵🇱 Poland go through on goal difference!🇲🇽 Mexican heart's are broken despite a valiant effort! 💔🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia finish last, but THAT victory will forever be remembered! pic.twitter.com/CjsAhOS4n3— 90min (@90min_Football) November 30, 2022 aaaaaaaaand breathe… 😅 ✅ 🇦🇷 Argentina ✅ 🇵🇱 Poland❌ 🇲🇽 Mexico❌ 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐂 ends with Poland squeezing through by the skin of their teeth. 👀 #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/xqCOBisXtk— Football Daily (@footballdaily) November 30, 2022 Source

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      Umran Malik bowls 155 KMPH and makes things easy for me, says Arshdeep Singh

      India’s young pace sensation Arshdeep Singh lavished praise on his bowling partner Umran Malik, saying the SRH fast bowler makes things easy for him in the field. Arshdeep and Umran made their ODI debuts in the series opener against New Zealand in Auckland. Both young pacers enjoyed bowling in tandem and touring sites together on the New Zealand tour. “It’s an edge for me to play with Umran. He bowls 155 KMPH and makes things easy for me. We are loving our partnership on the field and off the field as well. Hope it continues for a long time. I don’t think my journey is easy or challenging. “We as players focus on playing, enjoying the process, and not thinking much about it being easy…

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