After beating Australia in a series, India set a new record. After beating Australia in a series, India set a new record. With a win over Australia in the third and final T20I in Hyderabad, India kept up its good run chase record in T20Is. Tim David (54) and Cameron Green (52) both had half centuries. But this could not stop India from winning. They finished the run chase with one ball to spare, making it the 13th time in 14 attempts since 2021 that India has won a run chase. The series win was also India’s 21st T20I win…
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After India defeated Australia in the third Twenty20 International, Sunil Gavaskar showed some impressive dance moves. After India defeated Australia in the third Twenty20 International, Sunil Gavaskar showed some impressive dance moves. Sunday, India beat Australia in the third and final T20I by six wickets to win the three-match series 2-1. At the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, the game was very close. The home team needed four runs on the last two balls to win. However, when Hardik Pandya hit a four, India won. With the win, India got their 21st T20I win of the year, which is also the…
The twist entwined with Jhulan Goswami’s classic Lord’s farewell! The twist entwined with Jhulan Goswami’s classic Lord’s farewell! When Jhulan Goswami walked out to bat at Lord’s for the last time for India, the entire England fielding team, the umpires, and her batting partner, Deepti Sharma, formed a guard of honor. We had no idea that Deepti would have a bigger part in Goswami’s last show than we could have ever imagined. Credit: onmanorama.com Deepti ran out Charlie Dean while backing up on the last ball of the match to give India the win and a 3-0 ODI series sweep.…
England and Wales Inadequate Symbol of Tolerance will make little impact in Qatar. England and Wales Inadequate Symbol of Tolerance will make little impact in Qatar. Because the World Cup will be held in Qatar, where homosexuality is illegal and punishable by death, it is time to review the Inadequate Symbol Of Tolerance carefully. It’s approved this week by the English and Welsh FAs. Also, you’re right; that does sound like a deliciously sweet representation of acceptance. Credit – https://www.theguardian.com/ Nonetheless, was there room for expansion? The FAs could have been more insistent on a timely Inadequate Symbol of Tolerance,…
Silverstone apologizes for the messed-up online ticket sales for the F1 British Grand Prix. Silverstone apologizes for the messed-up online ticket sales for the F1 British Grand Prix. After upsetting fans with the online booking procedure for the 2023 British Grand Prix at Silverstone, the event’s organizers have issued an apology and promised to fix the system. Credit – https://www.theguardian.com/ Many people were pissed off and annoyed by the new “dynamic pricing” method since it made it more challenging to buy tickets and the costs went up as people tried to buy them. On Thursday, September 15th, tickets to the…
Holy rouleur is sent on a world road cycling mission by the Vatican. Holy rouleur is sent on a world road cycling mission by the Vatican. On Sunday, when Rien Schuurhuis competes in the men’s road race at the UCI Road World Championships, he will bring a unique. Hence, dare to say, sacred presence to the most important one-day race in all cycling. Credit – https://www.theguardian.com/ While Schuurhuis will stand out like a sore thumb in a pack of over 200 cyclists from a few dozen countries, he will make history as the first cyclist from Vatican City to compete…
Cap the Haka? Research and rugby face off over All Blacks’ war dance Cap the Haka? Research and rugby face off over All Blacks’ war dance. Should rugby do away with the Haka? Let’s try an alternative, less divisive inquiry. Should there be restrictions on when and where teams can perform the New Zealand Haka and similar chants before kickoff? Credit – https://www.theguardian.com/ Some have said what would happen if the New Zealand Haka and chants like the Fijian Cibi and the Tonga Sipi Tau gave an unfair advantage to those teams who did so. The University of Queensland’s School…
Farewell Jhulan Goswami, the link between two ages of Indian women’s cricket Farewell Jhulan Goswami, the link between two ages of Indian women’s cricket: In Indian cricket, only a select few are allowed to retire while actively playing the game. Credit – https://www.espn.in/ So it’s wonderful that tomorrow, after a career that began in unremarkable Chakdaha in Bengal, Jhulan Goswami will say farewell to what will undoubtedly be a resounding ovation from fans and colleagues at Lord’s. Players This farewell match is unlike any other in the recent history of Indian cricket. Rahul Dravid, VVS Laxman, Virender Sehwag, Yuvraj Singh,…
Stop thinking about rigid formations: football is now far too dynamic Stop thinking about rigid formations: football is now far too dynamic: Everyone, from casual observers to expert analysts to players and coaches, continuously checks the starting lineups and defensive and offensive formations before each game. Credit – https://www.theguardian.com/ There will be discussions on how a tactical war might play out between two teams, one using a 4-4-2 formation and the other a 3-5-2 one, but in today’s game, things are much more complex, and players do not adhere to a rigid system. They each play a specific role within…
England’s Dean in tears after Mankad run-out seals India’s ODI clean sweep England’s Dean in tears after Mankad run-out seals India’s ODI clean sweep: On Saturday, India beat England in the final ODI at Lord’s by a score of 16 runs, but the game ended in controversy when Deepti Sharma ran out Charlie Dean at the non-strikers’ end, prompting boos from the fans. Credit – https://www.theguardian.com/ Dean (47) methodically accumulated 35 runs with Freya Davies for the final wicket to give England hope, but Sharma’s intervention in the 44th over ended that possibility. England had appeared hopeless after falling to…
Roger’s Rafa, Rafa’s Roger Roger’s Rafa, Rafa’s Roger: When a great sport retires, it’s not often that their biggest adversary sheds tears. Is it the image Roger Federer will forever remember from his final match? Another possibility is a photo of Federer and Nadal sitting next to each other after a match, both men’s cheeks moist and eyes like a cloudburst. Credit – https://indianexpress.com/ Maybe it was how they laughed and held hands in the middle of the match after blowing a breakpoint. Statement Nadal had contradicted Federer in an Instagram live before the match, saying he felt “relaxed” rather…
Fans express their frustration with Romanian tennis player, Emma Raducanu Fans express their frustration with Romanian tennis player, Emma Raducanu: Typically, this is considered a costly move for Raducanu’s opponent because it lets the other player come back in the game. Fans of tennis feel disappointed by her decision and hope she can step up next time. Credit: Sportskeeda Despite holding the lead over her opponent, Grigoriyana Raducanu retired from the championship match with Jelena Ostapenko after a semifinal on Saturday. The Romanian did not drop a set throughout the tournament before her disappointing exit at the hands of Ostapenko.…
Manchester United Granted Approval For Moises Caicedo Transfers Manchester United Granted Approval For Moises Caicedo Transfers: While Manchester United are preparing for an influx of midfielders to join the club, their ex Nemanja Matic has taken aim at Paul Scholes. However, perhaps in good news for Manchester United supporters is that Man City have been credited with an interest in Moises Caicedo. Credit: manutd.com Manchester United is still some time away from adding more fresh talent. With the January transfer window still open, they are unable to utilize that opportunity yet. Players from Manchester United have to play in the…
Liverpool considering signing Memphis Depay and Roberto Firmino swap deal Liverpool considering signing Memphis Depay and Roberto Firmino swap deal: Performance of Memphis Depay, Liverpool’s interest in him, and where in higher potential than their supposed transfer target Roberto Firmino. Credit: Sportskeeda Liverpool made a major signing in the past transfer window by spending €75 million to acquire the services of center-forward Darwin Nunez from Benfica. However, Liverpool’s Uruguayan international has had a slow start since arriving at Anfield. He has not contributed a goal to the team since March 2nd when he scored and assisted each a goal in…
Deserved Nations League Finals crown for Croatia, ready to face opponents in finals Deserved Nations League Finals crown for Croatia, ready to face opponents in finals: Croatia, the Netherlands reached the last-four of the Nations League finals with a 3-1 win against Austria; Croatia’s Luka Modric and Dejan Lovren scored two goals and were also awarded Player of the Match honors; Netherlands won 1-0 over Belgium to join them in the finals; France avoided relegation after losing 2-0 to Denmark. Credit: Skysports Croatia and the Netherlands started with strong performances to progress to the World Cup final at the Nations…