PSG forward Kylian Mbappe, who has been linked with a move to Real Madrid, has stated that he has yet to decide on his future. The long-term Los Blancos target is in the final six months of his current contract with the Parisians, having informed them in the summer that he will not be extending it. The 25-year-old is free to sign a pre-contract with a foreign club ahead of his summer free move. However, the 2018 FIFA World Cup champion has stated that he has reached an understanding with club president Nasser Al Khelaifi and that his current emphasis…
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Sanjay Manjrekar, a former India hitter, has compared pacer Mohammed Siraj to bowling superstars Stuart Broad and Anil Kumble. According to the former cricketer, players such as Siraj, Broad, and Kumble exemplify the never-say-die attitude that drives them to succeed. On Day 1 of the Cape Town Test against South Africa on Wednesday, January 3, Siraj was exceptional, with figures of 6/15 from nine overs as the Proteas were bowled out for 55 in 23.2 overs. Early in his session, the right-arm pacer dispatched Aiden Markram and Dean Elgar and never looked back. Read Also :- 5 batters who have…
Aakash Chopra believes India would win the second Test against South Africa unless a fourth-innings goal of 150 or more is set. On Wednesday, January 3, India bowled out the Proteas for a mere 55 in their first innings in Cape Town. Despite being bowled out for 153, the visitors reduced the hosts to 62/3 in their second essay on Day 1. In a video posted to his YouTube account, Chopra predicted that the match would be decided on Day 2 and named India as the favorite to win. https://youtu.be/dNr4oEl0DgM?si=5BcdyZ2eBO4Ls6U0 We’ve taken three wickets yet again. We remain far ahead…
In a series of new rule amendments, the ICC stated that the third umpire will no longer examine caught-behind appeals during stumping referrals issued upstairs. ICC – As a result, clubs cannot appeal and investigate the possibility of a caught-behind dismissal without facing a review Previously, the policy recommended that caught-behind calls be examined first before stumping. However, with the rule change, the third umpire will only be allowed to observe the side on camera, which will clarify the stumping appeal result. Teams used to take advantage of the particular gap by creating superfluous stumpings and sending it upstairs to…
Former England captain Michael Vaughan believes the umpires’ decision to halt play on Day 2 of. The Australia-Pakistan Test in Sydney was another example of Test cricket “shooting itself in the foot.” He said that the competition should have continued using a pink ball instead. The match was perfectly poised in the second session of Day 2 with Australia at 116/2 chasing Pakistan’s first-innings total of 313 when the umpires came together and asked the players to go out. The sky has darkened with big clouds looming above. However, with the floodlights turned on, there was no evidence of players…
Tailender Aamer Jamal hit a brilliant 82 off 97 against Australia in the current third Test on January 3 (Wednesday) at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Jamal, who batted at No. 9 for Pakistan, counter-attacked the formidable Australian bowling attack and thrilled the spectators with his spectacular strokeplay. The 27-year-old batted with his team behind at 220/7. As Australia sought to end the innings as soon as possible, the scoreboard read 227/9. Jamal, on the other hand, proved to be a thorn in the hosts’ side, smashing his way to his maiden Test fifty. If the Australian pacers hit it short,…
Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing Atalanta midfielder Ederson, with Casemiro and Mason Mount recuperating from hamstring and calf injuries, respectively. The Red Devils have lost 14 of their 28 total matches this season and have failed to control the middle of the field. Casemiro was chastised for his poor performances before to his injury, while Mason Mount has been disappointing for his new team thus far. According to GOAL, Manchester United has identified Ederson as a potential transfer target during the current winter transfer window. In the following weeks, they are anticipated to present a bid to Atalanta,…
Al-Nassr, owned by Cristiano Ronaldo, was fined for being late for the second half of their league match against Al-Taawoun on December 30. Faris Najd triumphed 4-1 courtesy of foreign export goals. The hosts took the lead in the 13th minute at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium. But Marcelo Brozovic and Aymeric Laporte put Al-Nassr up 2-1 before the break. https://twitter.com/goal/status/1741481841264128074?s=20 The visitors appeared to take additional time exiting the tunnel for the second half, for which they have already been punished. The Disciplinary Committee penalized Al-Nassr 19,000 riyal ($5,066) for their actions, according to local news site SSC…
Due to an injury, South African skipper Temba Bavuma has been ruled out of his team’s playing 11 for the second Test against India in Cape Town. In the first innings of the first Test at Centurion, Bavuma hurt his hamstring while fielding. He did not come to bat, and CSA medical staff determined that allowing him to bat was “too dangerous.” Following constant medical evaluations, it was concluded that batting at this stage of the game would put his left hamstring injury in danger of intensifying. The medical staff is managing him to give him the greatest chance to…
Pakistani bowler Aamer Jamal wowed onlookers with his batting heroics in his maiden series. On Day 1 of the current third Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Wednesday, January 3. Jamal, who batted at No. 9, contributed critical runs for his team at the finish of the game. He scored 82 runs off 97 balls, the highest-ever score by a Pakistani No. 9 in Australia. Several supporters praised the 27-year-old on social media for his brave knock. Here are some of the most common responses: https://twitter.com/Satya_Prakash08/status/1742438072099443008?s=20 It’s worth noting that Nathan Lyon dropped Aamer Jamal in the…
Anjum Chopra has stated that Australia’s 3-0 success over India in the one-day international series was a reflection of their supremacy over the years. On Tuesday, January 2, the Australian ladies defeated the ladies in Blue by a big score of 190 runs in Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium. The visitors had earlier won the first game by six wickets and the second match by a slender three-run margin at the same venue. In a video posted to her YouTube account, Chopra noted that Australia maintained their dominance over India. https://youtu.be/yfZI_XPShzo?si=t5zNMEz94Y7lMvm7 If you want to know what domination means, go no further…
Ravindra Jadeja is the preferred choice, with the Men in Blue forced to field Ravichandran Ashwin in the first Test. Team India has an uphill battle to prevent yet another series defeat in South Africa when the second and final Test begins on Wednesday in Newlands, Cape Town. The Men in Blue were trounced in the series opener and will need to improve across the board if they are to win their first Test at the venue. While India’s batting was far from ideal in the first Test, the focus was on their bowling performance. Following a par score in…
Chief selector Ajit Agarkar and some members of the selection committee are expected to talk to Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma about the upcoming T20 World Cup. Kohli and Rohit have not played a T20I for India since the Men in Blue were eliminated in the semi-finals of the 2022 T20 World Cup. The insider also mentioned the likelihood of 25-30 players being actively tracked throughout the IPL: https://twitter.com/PTI_News/status/1742374753212543079?s=20 Unless there is an injury, the BCCI can never order a franchise to manage a top player’s workload. According to sources, IPL 2024 would likely begin on March 22 and end…
Kane Williamson, Lockie Ferguson, Devon Conway, and Matt Henry have all returned after missing the first two T20Is against Bangladesh. New Zealand has named a complete team for the forthcoming five-match T20I series against Pakistan, which begins on January 12 at home. Henry, 32, had a hamstring injury that forced him to withdraw from the 2023 World Cup in India. The right-arm seamer will make his Canterbury Kings debut against the Central Stags on Friday in Christchurch. He will join the Kiwi team ahead of the series opener next Friday in Auckland. Williamson will be absent for the third T20I…
Team India is poised to face South Africa in the second Test of the present two-match series to rescue the Test series. The match is set to take place on Wednesday, January 3 at Newlands Stadium in Cape Town. The tourists struggled in the first Test, which was held at Centurion’s SuperSport Park. India was limited to 245 after being allowed to bat first, with KL Rahul producing a superb century. In response, South Africa controlled the roost, scoring 408 runs in their first innings to build a commanding 163-run lead. Dean Elgar, who will retire from international cricket after…