In Pics: Statistical highlights of Indian cricket in 2023

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Afridi wants Rizwan, not Shaheen, to lead Pakistan

Following Babar Azam's resignation from captaincy across all formats in November, Pakistan swiftly named Shaheen Shah Afridi as their new T20I captain and Shan Masood as their Test captain. Expressing his opinion, former Pakistan captain and dynamic batsman Shahid Afridi indicated his preference for wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan over left-arm fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi for the T20I captaincy. Afridi praised Rizwan as a 'fighter' and advocated for him as the most suitable candidate to lead Pakistan in the shortest format of the game.

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2023: A year of what could have been for Indian cricket

Indian men's cricket team fell short in the ICC Trophy, losing in the WTC final to Australia and the ODI World Cup final; Ashwin and Travis Head's performances were crucial factors. The changing room was scarred by the loss in Motera on a curiously prepared pitch. In the white-ball format, captain Rohit Sharma led a feverish World Cup campaign, supported by Kohli, Rahul, and Iyer. The bowlers, including Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, and Ravindra Jadeja, had impressive performances.

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David Warner retires from ODIs ahead of Test farewell

Australian opener David Warner has officially retired from one-day international cricket before his farewell Test against Pakistan this week. However, he has left the possibility open to participate in the 2025 Champions Trophy if the need arises. In his upcoming 112th and final Test match, taking place in his hometown of Sydney this Wednesday, the 37-year-old batsman has amassed an impressive record of 8,695 runs at an average of 44.58. Throughout his career, Warner has scored 26 centuries and 36 half-centuries.

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Nothing Phone 2a Price, Colour Options, RAM and Storage Configurations Tipped

Nothing Phone 2a is expected to be unveiled at the Mobile World Congress 2024. Over the past few weeks, details of a new smartphone from Nothing have surfaced online. The UK-based OEM is said to be working on the Nothing Phone 2a, which is likely to launch with trimmed specifications as compared to the company's last handset, the Nothing Phone 2. Design renders alongside several key features of the purported phone have been tipped previously. Now, a tipster has suggested the price, colour options, and RAM and storage configurations of the Nothing Phone 2a.

Tipster Roland Quandt (@rquandt) shared in a post on X that the Nothing Phone 2a is likely to launch in Black and White colour options. He also claimed that the base variant of the smartphone with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage could be priced below EUR 400 (roughly Rs. 36,800). The tipster added that the handset could also be available in a 12GB + 256GB variant but did not hint at a price range for this option. 

Nothing Phone (2a)
8/128GB
12/256GB
White or Black
Sub 400 Euro price for base model.

— Roland Quandt (@rquandt) December 28, 2023

An earlier leak suggested that the Nothing Phone 2a will be listed at $400 (roughly Rs. 33,200). This leak also showed a PVT unit of the phone that featured a horizontal camera module placed centrally towards the top of the back panel, while the front panel was seen with a centred hole-punch slot for the front camera. It was also seen with a redesigned Glyph Interface.

Meanwhile, a recent report had claimed that the Nothing Phone 2a could include a 1/1.5-inch 50-megapixel Samsung S5KNG9 primary sensor alongside a 1/2.76-inch 50-megapixel Samsung S5KJN1 sensor with an ultrawide lens at the back. It may also get a 32-megapixel Sony IMX615 front camera sensor.

The Nothing Phone 2a has been tipped to come with a MediaTek Dimenisty 7200 SoC and a 6.7-inch  120Hz AMOLED panel with a resolution of 1,084 x 2,412 pixels. It is likely to ship with Android 14-based Nothing OS 2.5. The phone is expected to launch at the 'Nothing to See' MWC event in Barcelona on February 27.

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Luiz sends Aston Villa joint top of Premier League, Man City close in

Douglas Luiz's late penalty took Aston Villa joint top of the Premier League with a 3-2 win over 10-man Burnley on Saturday as Manchester City closed on the leaders by sweeping aside Sheffield United 2-0.

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'There is a question mark': Former India batter on Shubman Gill

Cricket commentator and former India player Aakash Chopra has said Shubman Gill has "a slight technical deficiency in his batting" and while this approach may suit flat pitches and white ball cricket, "it does not work in Test cricket". Gill, 24, has played 19 Test matches for the nation since making his debut in 2020 against Australia in Melbourne. He has scored 994 runs in 35 innings at an average of 31.06. However, when one looks in depth, his statistics suggest that he has struggled against the red-ball giants like New Zealand, England and now South Africa.

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Task cut out for Satwik-Chirag in Olympic Year after record-breaking 2023

The formidable badminton duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty can reflect with pride on the achievements of 2023. Breaking a 60-year dry spell, they secured India's first badminton gold at the Asian Games. Additionally, they made history by becoming the first Indian pair to attain the top spot in world rankings, the first to clinch a Super-1000 tournament, and the first to secure the Asian title. Their accomplishments in the past year have been remarkable, and it appears they are only at the beginning of their impressive journey.

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Why India seem lost in South Africa

Broadcasters coined enticing taglines such as the 'Final Frontier' to boost India's quest for their inaugural Test series victory in South Africa. However, the reality diverged significantly as India experienced a feeble surrender in the Centurion Test. Yet, South Africa is not the sole destination where India has encountered challenges while playing abroad. For the record, of the last 20 Tests that India have played in New Zealand, they have won only one, in Hamilton in 2009.

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1st ODI: Perry, Litchfield power Australia to easy win over India

Half-centuries from Jemimah Rodrigues (82) and Pooja Vastrakar (62*) helped India post 282-8. But Ausralia chased that down, thanks to Perry, who battled cramps towards the latter half of her innings, to score 75 from 72 balls. Litchfield was the top-scorer for Australia with 78 from 89 balls.

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In Pics: India's series dream ends in three-day defeat by SA

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India slip to fifth spot in WTC table after embarrassing defeat in Centurion

South Africa inflicted a crushing three-day defeat on India in the first Test, winning by an innings and 32 runs on Thursday. The defeat cost India the top spot in the WTC table as Rohit Sharma and co. slipped to the fifth position in the standings. On the other hand, the win put the Proteas on the top spot on the table.

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KL Rahul cements Test slot with vital ton in South Africa

KL Rahul scored a classy, controlled hundred in difficult conditions at Centurion. He became the first non-South African to get two Test tons in Centurion and scored his second successive ton at SuperSport Park. In his innings, Rahul showed alertness by stealing a bye under the nose of South Africa wicketkeeper Kyle Verreynne. The 31-yearold Rahul has picked himself up well after the heartbreaking loss in the World Cup final against Australia in Ahmedabad last month.

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1st Test: Elgar's ton in farewell series gives SA lead over India

In an elongated middle session, caused by the absence of play on both mornings, the hosts scored 145 runs in 33 overs, losing only two wickets. There was a noticeable shift in momentum. In summary, stand-in captain Elgar (140) and De Zorzi contributed 93 runs in approximately 24 overs. Despite India dismissing de Zorzi and Keegan Petersen within nine balls, opener Elgar and debutant David Bedingham (56 off 87) capitalized on improved conditions. SA were 256-5 at stumps.

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'Competitive animal' Rafael Nadal back for one last hurrah

Rafael Nadal returns to the courts in Brisbane for what is likely his last season. Despite his recurring injuries, Nadal is determined to be competitive and enjoy himself. His coach, Carlos Moya, reveals the challenges Nadal faced in getting to this point, including undergoing surgery. Nadal's relentless drive and pursuit of tennis glory have earned him 92 titles, including 22 Grand Slam titles. Moya acknowledges the difficulty of reining in Nadal's natural competitiveness, but believes he may still have a chance to be competitive in 2024.

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Ton-up KL Rahul opens up on being abused to getting hailed

KL Rahul completed his century before India were dismissed for 245 in their first innings, moving on from 208-8 overnight with play commencing 25 minutes late because of light drizzle. Rahul, who was 70 not out at the start, went to an eighth test ton in spectacular fashion, hammering a six into the crowd as the tourists added 37 runs to their first day score before being bowled out. He had provided stout resistance on the opening day on Tuesday as South Africa threatened to dismiss India cheaply but were let down by spilt catches and inconsistent bowling.

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Watch: When head coach Dravid turned medium-pacer in India nets

Proteas pacer Kagiso Rabada highlighted the opening day of the first Test with a fifer as India ended the rain-marred day at 208 for 8. KL Rahul hit a gritty unbeaten 70 while Kohli and Shreys Iyer hit 38 and 31 respectively.

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Watch: Gandhi meets Punia as WFI crisis continues

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday morning visited an "akhara" in Haryana's Jhajjar district and met a group of wrestlers including Bajrang Punia. According to senior Haryana Congress leader from the district, Gandhi reached the "Virender Akhara" in the Chhara village early morning.

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1st Test: KL Rahul keeps India alive against South Africa

Kagiso Rabada's exceptional bowling display, including unplayable deliveries to Shreyas Iyer, Virat Kohli, and R Ashwin, helped South Africa dominate the first day of the two-Test series against India. KL Rahul's controlled aggression and technique in his valuable knock of 70 runs provided stability for India. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, India remained in the game. Despite losing eight wickets on the first day, India are very much in the game, thanks to Rahul’s knock.

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Batting coach Vikram Rathour lauds 'man of crisis' KL Rahul

India's batting coach Vikram Rathour showered praise on middle-order batter KL Rahul and said that he is the man of crisis. Speaking at the post-day press conference, Rathour said that every time India suffered, Rahul prevailed to take India in a better place.

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SA series win won't ease pain of losing WC final: Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma discusses his vulnerability and maturity ahead of the Test series. He expresses disappointment over the World Cup defeat and the need to move on. He is unsure if series wins in South Africa and a World T20 title can act as a balm for the World Cup loss. Rohit emphasizes the importance of playing without fear and freely. He looks forward to the challenge of batting in South Africa. He mentions losing the Mumbai Indians' captaincy and his willingness to play whatever role is given to him.

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2nd Test: Aus announce unchanged eleven, Pak drop Sarfaraz

Pakistan have been hit hard by injuries since Perth with fast bowler Khurram Shahzad and their two leading spinners, Abrar Ahmed and Noman Ali, all ruled out of the Melbourne match. They named a 12-man squad with Sarfaraz Ahmed and speedster Faheem Ashraf axed. Mohammad Nawaz will take the gloves, with Mir Hamza and Hasan Ali in contention for Shahzad's place in the attack alongside veteran Shaheen Shah Afridi and impressive newcomer Aamer Jamal.

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Coinbase Gains Licence to Operate as Virtual Asset Services Provider in France

US-based crypto exchange Coinbase has successfully acquired a licence to operate as a virtual asset service provider (VASP) in France. This also means that Coinbase is now a registered entity with Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF), the French financial markets authority. While Binance has amassed approval internationally outside US, Coinbase appears to be following the same trajectory amid increasing scrutiny from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

The third-largest crypto firm by trading volume globally, Coinbase can now offer retail, institutional, and ecosystem products service options in France.

Bonjour la France. :fr:

We've received approval in France as a registered VASP. This is an important market for us and represents another chapter in our Go Deep, Go Broad international strategy.

Learn more: https://t.co/OGiAcSyY3c pic.twitter.com/Z50oojEWV3

— Coinbase :shield::telephone_receiver: (@coinbase) December 21, 2023

Furthermore, this fresh registration also opens doors for Coinbase to extend custody service for digital assets along with facilitating their buying and selling deals as well, said the exchange in a blog post.

“We're focused on bringing the benefits of crypto to the world. Achieving VASP status in France allows us to continue to grow globally in the best possible way, onboarding the next 1 billion people into crypto while ensuring consumer's assets are secure and that compliance is prioritised. France has a thriving Web3 ecosystem,” said Daniel Seifert, Vice President and Regional Managing Director, EMEA at Coinbase.

Earlier in May this year, France invited crypto players looking to set their businesses outside of the US. At the time, this invitation had come just a day after European Union (EU) gave its final approval to MiCA — a comprehensive set of regulations that have been curated to uniformly govern the digital assets sector in all of the EU regions.

Coinbase has especially mentioned that the clarity which the MiCA laws bring to the crypto sector in the EU has been of great help growing for its business there.

“The recent adoption of MiCA by European Union policymakers represents a pivotal moment for cryptocurrencies in the region. The regulatory clarity MiCA provides to the industry is hugely welcome,” the Coinbase blog noted.

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INEOS's Ratcliffe agrees deal to buy 25 percent of Man United

Ineos Chief Executive Jim Ratcliffe has become a minority shareholder in Manchester United, buying a 25% stake at a price of $33 per share, the Premier League club said on Sunday. Qatar's Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al Thani was also looking to buy the club but dropped out of the bidding process, saying he would not be raising his $6 billion offer, leaving the British billionaire to strike a deal with the owners, the Glazer family

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Watch: Surya shares a video of him walking with a crutch

India's top-ranked T20I batter, Suryakumar Yadav, has revealed an injury that has raised concerns about his availability for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Afghanistan. In a recent Instagram post, Suryakumar is seen walking with a crucch and wearing a brace on his foot. Despite the setback, he maintains a positive outlook, stating that he will take it in stride and promise to be fully fit in no time. Suryakumar was named the 'Player of the Series' for his exceptional batting display in the recent T20I series against South Africa.

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Injury woes mount for Pak as Abrar ruled out of 2nd Test

Pakistan's cricket team has ruled out off-spinner Abrar Ahmed of the upcoming second Test against Australia. Ahmed missed the previous Test in Perth due to leg discomfort, and despite hopes of recovery, he has not regained full fitness for the crucial Boxing Day Test at Melbourne. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) stated that due to the injury and workload required from a spinner in a Test match, Abrar is not yet ready and will not be available for the second Test.

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In Pics: South Africa confident of 'stopping' India in Test series

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Manchester City cruise to first Club World Cup triumph

Manchester City won the Club World Cup for the first time, extending European clubs' domination of the competition. Julian Alvarez scored the fastest goal ever in a Club World Cup final. Pep Guardiola made history as the first coach to lift the Club World Cup on four occasions with three different clubs. City also won the UEFA Super Cup for the first time. City's victory capped off a successful year with five major titles.

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How Sanju Samson staked his claim for more chances in ODIs

Samson's century in the ODI series against South Africa proved his ability to bat at No.3, highlighting his preference for a higher position in the order. Despite facing mental challenges, Samson delivered a remarkable performance, displaying a refined approach to his batting. The selectors' decision to choose Suryakumar Yadav over Samson for the ODI World Cup raised questions about the opportunities he has received. Working closely with his coach Bijumon, Samson has also been focusing on improving his fitness.

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One can 'check out' in Padma protest, but can never leave

Olympic wrestler Bajrang Punia's decision to 'return' his Padma award does not remove him from the register of awardees. The Padma award regulations do not have provisions for the return or acceptance of a returned award. The President has the authority to cancel or annul the awards but has never done so. The awardee's name remains in the register even if they choose to return the award. Former Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal and former Union minister S S Dhindsa also 'returned' their awards but are still listed as Padma awardees.

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Surya out of Afghanistan series with ankle injury, Hardik unlikely too

Suryakumar Yadav is poised to be absent from the upcoming three-match T20I series against Afghanistan, commencing on January 11, owing to an ankle injury he suffered in the recent series against South Africa.

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'Message was to let them...' - Rahul after ODI series win vs SA

India arrived in South Africa without most of the players who took the country to the World Cup final last month. But they won two of the three matches in convincing fashion. Sanju Samson received special prise from India captain KL Rahul who applauded his group of young players as Samson hit his maiden international century and set up a series-deciding win for India against South Africa in the third one-day international in Paarl on Thursday.

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West Indies beat England in decider to win T20I series 3-2

England were bowled out for 132 in the decider and while West Indies never got into their rhythm, Hope held their reply together and then won the game with a powerful six over extra-cover off the second ball of the final over.

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3rd ODI: Ton-up Samson, Arshdeep power India to 2-1 series win over SA

Sanju Samson hit a fine century as India defeated South Africa by 78 runs in the third ODI to clinch the three-match series 2-1 in Paarl on Thursday. Sent into bat, India lost openers early before Samson (108), which was his maiden ODI hundred, and Tilak Varma (52) made useful contributions to take 296 for eight. Chasing 297, opener Tony de Zorzi made 81 but none of the other Proteas batter could support him as the hosts were bowled for 218 in 45.5 overs.

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Rahul joins Dhoni in elite company during third ODI vs SA

UserIndian stand-in skipper KL Rahul made history on Thursday, becoming the only second wicketkeeper from his country to score 1,000 runs in ODI cricket in a calendar year. He accomplished this feat during India's third ODI against South Africa in Paarl.

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Exclusive: Dwayne Smith lauds Raina and laments WI's downfall

Suresh Raina, a former India cricketer, is known for his explosive batting and exceptional fielding skills. Raina played a pivotal role in India's limited-overs success, contributing significantly to the team's victory in the 2011 ICC ODI World Cup. He was the first Indian to score centuries in all three formats, setting a benchmark for athleticism in the field. Raina's selflessness and team-first mindset are appreciated by West Indian cricketing icon Dwayne Smith, who played for Urbanrisers Hyderabad under Raina in the 2023 Legends League Cricket T20.

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One-off Women's Test Live Score: India vs Australia

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Shiba Inu Holders to Get ‘.SHIB’ Domain that Would Function on Web2.0, Web3

The developers behind the popular memecoin Shiba Inu have decided to bring a new offering to its investor community. The Shiba Inu team has applied to acquire the ‘.shib' domain, which if approved, would let members of its community create email addresses with the ‘.shib' suffix. This top-level domain (TLD) will work natively with Web3 elements like crypto wallets and be compatible with traditional email applications.

Presently, the Web3 domains that are in circulation like .crypto and .eth do not work natively with critical internet tools like web browsers and email. This is because they do not operate on the traditional Web2 Domain Name System (DNS).

The Shib team has partnered with D3, which is an Internet domain firm, in order to provide these ‘.shib' usernames to its community members. D3, founded in 2023, aims to create the next generation of domains that would be interoperable between Web2 and Web3.

The domain startup posted an official update about its partnership with Shib on its X handle.

We're partnering with @ShibToken to apply for and obtain the .shib Top-Level Domain (TLD) :handshake:

Learn more here :point_right: https://t.co/ZBWtO4ubtA pic.twitter.com/zO3rZPavWi

— D3 (@D3inc) December 19, 2023

As part of the process that entails Shib's application for this new domain, D3 will first seek approval from the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) — a US-based non-profit organisation that creates and enforces policy on the internet's identifiers.

If things go well, Shib developers will offer ‘name tokens' based on .shib that would eliminate the need for its community to create long, alphanumeric crypto wallet addresses to juggle assets among multiple blockchains.

As of now, the development has not ushered any significant change in its pricing. At the time of writing, the value of Shiba Inu stood at $0.000010 (roughly Rs. 0.000850).

In recent times, crypto-related domain names have come to garner major popularity around the world. Last year, authorities in the UAE announced that women entrepreneurs aiming to experiment in the Web3 arena could apply for a free domain name.

In June 2022, crypto exchange firm Blockchain.com decided to list 86 million ‘.blockchain' domain names for up for grabs for free, supported by Unstoppable Domains.

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Phil Salt's century powers England to thrilling victory vs WI

Phil Salt's century in the fourth Twenty20 international helped England register a 75-run win against West Indies, leveling the series 2-2 and setting the stage for a thrilling decider on Thursday. England set a team record of 267 for three in their 20 overs, marking the second-highest innings score in a match between full member nations. Salt's 119 from 57 balls included ten sixes and seven fours, making it the highest score by an Englishman in T20 internationals.

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Complete KKR Team and Players List after IPL Auction 2024

Kolkata Knight Riders etched their name in the record books of IPL as they broke their bank to secure the services of Australian pacer Mitchell Starc for a staggering Rs 24.75 crore - most expensive buy ever in the history of IPL.

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IPL: Top boards to make players available for entire season

The Board of Control for Cricket in Indian (BCCI) has designated the period from March 22 to the end of May for IPL 2024 to be conducted. The specific dates will depend on the schedule of the General Elections in India next year. The willingness of the majority of cricket boards to release their players, even with the T20 World Cup scheduled immediately afterward from June 4-30 in the Caribbean and the US, underscores the allure of the financially lucrative league.

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'New and exciting': Pant on being part of IPL auction process

Rishabh Pant, the captain of Delhi Capitals, is set to return to the cricketing scene after recovering from severe injuries from a car accident. Pant, who made his debut in 2016 and has amassed 2838 runs in 98 matches with an impressive strike rate of 147.97, expressed his eagerness for the IPL 2024 auction in Dubai. He has not been part of the auction process before and is eager to participate in the event. Pant's absence from competitive cricket due to the accident prevented him from participating in the last edition of IPL.

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Man United hold Liverpool as Arsenal top Premier League

Manchester United held Liverpool in a closely contested match, resulting in a 0-0 draw. Despite Liverpool's dominance, with nearly 70% possession and 34 shots compared to United's six, the visitors held resiliently and denied the title chasers a victory. Liverpool now sits second in the table, one point behind Arsenal. Jurgen Klopp's team has 11 wins from 11 home games this season.

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Australia set to maintain winning formula for 2nd Test vs Pakistan

Australia will field an unchanged XI in the upcoming second Test against Pakistan in Melbourne, with Lance Morris omitted, confirming confidence in the victorious lineup from the recent Perth Test. Australia dominated the opening Test, clinching a 360-run victory within four days. Nathan Lyon claimed his 500th wicket, adding to the team's triumph. Opener David Warner's 164-run innings solidified his position for the upcoming Boxing Day Test, as he faces scrutiny amid a lean run.

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Harmanpreet bats for more Tests for Indian women's team

After India's historic 347-run victory over England in the lone Women's Test, Harmanpreet Kaur, the captain of the Indian women's team, expressed a desire for additional Test matches. She particularly emphasized this sentiment in light of the impressive Test debuts by all three emerging talents.

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Three unforgettable Test triumphs of Indian women's team

India secured a remarkable victory over England by a margin of 347 runs in the lone Test match, marking the largest winning margin by runs in women's Test cricket. In light of this achievement, TOI takes a look back at three remarkable Test victories for India.

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Watch: Brook's last-over assault, Salt ton stun West Indies

Salt led an improbable English fightback with 109 not out while middle order batsman Harry Brook also emerged as a hero with an unbeaten 31 off just 7 balls as England finished on 226-3 with a ball to spare to eclipse the West Indies' mammoth total of 222-6.The visitors required 21 runs in the final over, and Brook delivered by smashing 4, 6, 6, 2, 6 off Andre Russell to win the match for his team.

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Olise's late penalty rocks Man City as Crystal Palace hold champions

Manchester City's Premier League title defence suffered another blow as Crystal Palace fought back from two goals down to rescue a 2-2 draw thanks to Michael Olise's last-gasp penalty on Saturday.

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Watch: Rare occasion when Ravi Shastri fumbled with words

Former India player and coach Ravi Shastri, renowned for his 'tracer bullet' commentary, consistently captivates fans with his unparalleled energy and eloquence. However, on December 14, a rare moment occurred when Shastri, now back in his commentator role after stepping down as India coach, experienced an unexpected slip-up at the toss in the first Test between Australia and Pakistan, capturing the attention of viewers as the video of the incident went viral on social media.

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Surekha threatens to move court over Khel Ratna 'snub'

Jyothi Surekha Vennam, India's World No. 1 compound archer, expresses deep disappointment at being ignored for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award this year despite her exceptional performance at the Asian Games. Surekha has won 13 international medals in the last six months, including three golds at the Asiad. She has a total of 148.74 points, the highest among all applicants, making her case for the award even stronger. Surekha seeks an explanation from the sports ministry and Sports Authority of India (SAI) for her omission.

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'He was always there...': Kuldeep credits Chahal for his performance

Indian cricketer Kuldeep Yadav has credited his impressive performance in the third and final T20I against South Africa to a supportive chat with teammate Yuzvendra Chahal. In a video posted by the BCCI, Kuldeep expressed gratitude to Chahal for his friendship and support. Yadav made a stellar comeback in T20Is, delivering his best figures, taking five wickets for 17 runs in 2.5 overs. Captain Suryakumar Yadav engaged in a conversation with Kuldeep about his discussion with Chahal and its contribution to his success.

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2nd T20I: Brandon King leads West Indies' win over England

West Indies took a 2-0 lead over England in their five-match Twenty20 series after winning the second game by 10 runs on Thursday on the back of Brandon King's sublime knock of 82 in St George's, Grenada.

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'It is not that serious': Surya says after hurting his ankle

India's series-levelling 106-run win over South Africa on Thursday had a juddering note to it as captain Suryakumar Yadav stayed away from the field with a hurt ankle.

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