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Wasim Akram lauds ‘Miracle baccha’ Rishabh Pant’s comeback: ‘After his accident, we were all worried in Pakistan’

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Wasim Akram lauds ‘Miracle baccha’ Rishabh Pant’s comeback: ‘After his accident, we were all worried in Pakistan’

After the car accident of Rishabh Pant in which he suffered injuries to his forehead and legs in December 2022 on the Delhi-Dehradun highway in his first test match Pant scored 109 to help inspire a 280-run win.

Former Pakistan’s pacer Wasim Akram has hailed Rishabh Pant on his comeback to the longest format of cricket during India Bangladesh Test that saw the Pant score his sixth hundred in the format.

Speaking to reporters, Wasim Akram told, ” Look at Pant’s performance, the miracle that he has performed by showing he is superhuman by returning from his tragedy. The way his accident happened, we were all worried in Pakistan, I was worried and tweeted about him.”

ESPN FC Women’s Rank: Top 50 soccer players of 2024

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ESPN FC Women’s Rank: Top 50 soccer players of 2024
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The Women’s game continues to develop by leaps and bounds, and towards the end of another great 12 months, it’s only fitting that ESPN FC Women’s Rank, its ranking of the top 50 women footballers in the world, returns. As much as its seen the power balance change within teams this year, it seen a whole lot of movement on its top 50 player list, as well as some new faces too.

ESPN performed this ranking for the past three years (read 2021, 2022 and 2023 here) and the changes in its ranking reflect the ever-evolving landscape of the sport.

In the full list of players, there are 15 players come into view for the first time in which three comes from African countries-which just goes to show how the talent pool in the women’s game is beyond it has ever been. Picking just 50 was more challenging than ever.

ESPN FC Women’s Rank methodology and voting panel explained

ESPN FC polled 18 women’s soccer experts from all over World. Former and current coaches for top-tier clubs teams or national teams, administrators, Journalists and general managers were told to anonymously pick their top 50 players of year 2024. With the help of a ranked ballot, each No.1 vote was worth 50 points, and each No. 50 vote was worth one point. At the end, they tallied up the points to get their list.

This list encloses the 2024 calendar year, excluding options to vote for the likes of Real Madrid’s Caroline Weir and Chelsea’s Sam Kerr due to their long-term injuries.

The List

50. Esther Gonzalez

Country: Spain

Club: NJ/NY Gotham FC

Age: 31

Position: Forward

2023 Rank: N/A(*debut)

49. Sjoeke Nusken

Country: Germany

Club: Chelsea

Age: 23

Position: Central midfielder/Striker

2023 Rank: N/A(*debut)

48. Grace Geyoro

Country: France

Club: Paris Saint-Germain

Age: 27

Position: Central midfielder

2023 Rank: 38

49. Sjoeke Nusken

Country: Germany

Club: Chelsea

Age: 23

Position: Central midfielder/Striker

2023 Rank: N/A(*debut)

48. Grace Geyoro

Country: France

Club: Paris Saint-Germain

Age: 27

Position: Central midfielder

2023 Rank: 38

48. Grace Geyoro

Country: France

Club: Paris Saint-Germain

Age: 27

Position: Central midfielder

2023 Rank: 38

48. Grace Geyoro

Country: France

Club: Paris Saint-Germain

Age: 27

Position: Central midfielder

2023 Rank: 38

47. Ingrid Engen

Country: Norway

Club: Barcelona

Age: 26

Position: Central midfielder

2023 Rank: N/A(*debut)

46. Sakina Karchaoui

Country: France

Club: Paris Saint-Germain

Age: 28

Position: Left Back/Forward

2023 Rank: N/A(*debut)

45. Tarciane

Country: Brazil

Club: Houston Dash

Age: 21

Position: Defender

2023 Rank: N/A(*debut)

44. Rose Lavelle

Country: United States

Club: NJ/NY Gotham FC

Age: 29

Position: Central midfielder

2023 Rank: 47

43. Pernille Harder

Country: Denmark

Club: Bayern Munich

Age: 31

Position: Central midfielder

2023 Rank: N/A(*reentry)

42. Millie Bright

Country: England

Club: Chelsea

Age: 31

Position: Center back

2023 Rank: 18

41. Vanessa Gilles

Country: Canada

Club: Lyon (loan from Angel city)

Age: 28

Position: Center back

2023 Rank: N/A(*debut)

40. Irene Paredes

Country: Spain

Club: Barcelona

Age: 33

Position: Defender

2023 Rank: 49

39. Katie McCabe

Country: Republic of Ireland

Club: Arsenal

Age: 29

Position: Defender/Midfielder

2023 Rank: 24

38.Erin Cuthbert

Country: Scotland

Club: Chelsea

Age: 26

Position: Central Midfielder

2023 Rank: N/A(*Debut)

37.Guro Reiten

Country: Norway

Club: Chelsea

Age: 30

Position: Forward

2023 Rank: 36

36. Fridolina Rolfo

Country: Sweden

Club: Barcelona

Age: 30

Position: Forward

2023 Rank: 7

35. Olga Carmona

Country: Spain

Club: Real Madrid

Age: 24

Position: Left back

2023 Rank: 10

34. Emily Fox

Country: United states

Club: Arsenal

Age: 26

Position: Right back

2023 Rank: N/A(* Debut)

33.Lauren Hemp

Country: England

Club: Manchester City

Age: 24

Position: Forward

2023 Rank: 22

32. Alex Greenwood

Country: England

Club: Manchester City

Age: 31

Position: Central back/Left back

2023 Rank: 50

31. Selma Bacha

Country: France

Club: Lyon

Age: 23

Position: Defender

2023 Rank: N/A(* debut)

30. Alyssa Naeher

Country: United States

Club: Chicago Red Stars

Age: 36

Position: Goalkeeper

2023 Rank: N/A(*Debut)

29. Delphine Cascarino

Country: France

Club: San Diego Wave FC

Age: 27

Position: Forward

2023 Rank: N/A(*reentry)

28. Salma Paralluelo

Country: Spain

Club: Barcelona

Age: 20

Position: Forward

2023 Rank: 5

27. Lucy Bronze

Country: England

Club: Chelsea

Age: 33

Position: Right back

2023 Rank: 23

26. Marta

Country: Brazil

Club: Orlando Pride

Age: 38

Position: Forward

2023 Rank: N/A(* reentry)

25. Ann-Katrin Berger

Country: Germany

Club: NJ/NY Gotham FC

Age: 34

Position: Goalkeeper

2023 Rank: N/A (*debut)

24. Marie-Antoinette Katoto

Country: France

Club: Paris Saint-Germain

Age: 26

Position: Striker

2023 Rank: N/A (*reentry)

23. Mayra Ramirez

Country: Colombia

Club: Chelsea

Age: 25

Position: Striker

2023 Rank: N/A (*debut)

22. Ewa Pajor

Country: Poland

Club: Barcelona

Age: 27

Position: Forward

2023 Rank: 42

21. Melchie Dumornay

Country: Haiti

Club: Lyon

Age: 21

Position: Forward

2023 Rank: 37

20. Ona Batlle

Country: Spain

Club: Barcelona

Age: 25

Position: Right back

2023 Rank: 25

19. Temwa Chawinga

Country: Malawi

Club: Kansas city Current

Age: 26

Position: Forward

2023 Rank: N/A(*debut)

18. Patri Guijarro

Country: Spain

Club: Barcelona

Age: 26

Position: Central midfielder/Center back

2023 Rank: 16

17. Lindsey Horan

Country: United States

Club: Lyon

Age: 30

Position: Central midfielder

2023 Rank: 29

16. Kadidiatou Diani

Country: France

Club: Lyon

Age: 29

Position: Forward

2023 Rank: 12

15. Mallory Swanson

Country: United States

Club: Chicago Red Stars

Age: 26

Position: Forward

2023 Rank: N/A (*reentry)

14. Yui Hasegawa

Country: Japan

Club: Manchester City

Age: 27

Position: Central midfielder

2023 Rank: 44

13. Alexia Putellas

Country: Spain

Club: Barcelona

Age: 30

Position: Central midfielder

2023 Rank: N/A (*reentry)

12. Tabitha Chawinga

Country: Malawi

Club: Lyon

Age: 28

Position: Forward

2023 Rank: N/A (*debut)

11. Linda Caicedo

Country: Colombia

Club: Real Madrid

Age: 19

Position: Forward

2023 Rank: 4

10. Lauren James

Country: England

Club: Chelsea

Age: 23

Position: Forward

2023 Rank: 11

9.Keira Walsh

Country: England

Club: Barcelona

Age: 27

Position: Central midfielder

2023 Rank: 17

8. Trinity Rodman

Country: United States

Club: Washington Spirit

Age: 22

Position: Forward

2023 Rank: N/A (*reentry)

7. Mariona Caldentey

Country: Spain

Club: Arsenal

Age: 28

Position: Forward

2023 Rank: 30

6. Khadija “Bunny” Shaw

Country: Jamaica

Club: Manchester City

Age: 28

Position: Striker

2023 Rank: 32

5.Sophia Smith

Country: United States

Club: Portland Thorns

Age: 24

Position :Forward

2023 Rank : 13

4. Caroline Graham Hansen

Country : Norway

Club: Barcelona

Age: 28

Position: Forward

2023 Rank: 15

3. Barbra Banda

Country : Zambia

Club: Orlando Pride

Age: 24

Position: Forward

2023 Rank: N/A (*debut)

2. Naomi Girma

Country : United States

Club: San Diego Wave

Age: 24

Position: Center back

2023 Rank: 21

1.Aitana Bonmati

    Country : Spain

    Club: Barcelona

    Age: 26

    Position: Central midfielder

    2023 Rank: 1 (Unchanged)

    DG Bihar Sports on hosting women’s Hockey tournaments in Bihar : “Lot of national, international championships going to happen”

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    DG Bihar Sports on hosting women’s Hockey tournaments in Bihar : “Lot of national, international championships going to happen”
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    Following India’s win against Malaysia in their opening incident of the Bihar Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024, Director General of Bihar Sports, Ravindran Shankaran told that in 2025 a lot of national and international tournaments will take place in the state.

    The Indian Women’s Hockey Team started their Bihar Women’s Asia Champions Trophy 2024 campaign with a 4-0 win over Malaysia in Rajgir on Monday (11th November 2024).

    “The Asian Women Hockey Champions has been inaugurated with so much enthusiasm by the Chief Minister in the electrifying atmosphere for the first time Bihar and its people are getting to spot this. This is just the beginning. A lot of events are going to come and in the next year a lot of national and international championships are going to happen,” Ravindran Shankaran said ANI.

    Udita (44′), Preeti Dubey (43′) and Sangita Kumari (8′,55′) establish the back of the net in a game that saw India create numerous chances and put on a solid defensive performance to walk away with three points.

    India were slow to begin the game and Malaysia’s Nur Mohd was presented with the first opportunity to score after a clever run in behind the defence but Savita who is Indian goalkeeper was on hand to bail the team out and save them from early turns.

    Malaysia earned a penalty corner soon after but the shot was diverted wide. Jolted into action, India wrestled back control over the ball and earned two penalty corners in quick succession. On the second incident after a groped stop. Deepika shot the ball towards the goal and Sangita Kumari who was wary to slot the ball into goal from close range and make it 1-0 for India.

    India continued to press down the Malaysian team and created two chances for Preeti Dubey to score but Preeti was unable to convert it to the opportunity. Captain Salima Tete earned a penalty corner with 10 seconds to go but India couldn’t take advantage of.

    India board shipped on another quick transition with Sangita who weaved past two defenders into the shooting circle and unleashed a reverse tomahawk to make it a brace for her on the day and end the game in India’s support.

    Sunil Gavaskar on India’s possibilities in Australia : ‘Rohit Sharma is a very good captain but….’

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    Sunil Gavaskar on India’s possibilities in Australia : ‘Rohit Sharma is a very good captain but….’
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    India face a alarming as they target to bounce back from their series defeat against New Zealand and challenge Australia in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. With a 4-0 victory being a near-impossible achievement, the focus shifts to Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to deliver impactful performances. In the absence of Md. Shami, India picked a largely inexperienced pace attack to back up Siraj and Bumrah. India have to win 4 Tests in Australia to directly qualify for the WTC final that is scheduled to be held at June 2025 in Lord.

    As India prepare for the much expected Border-Gavaskar Trophy- since 1992 it is first time a five-Test series- the official broadcaster shared a clip of an upcoming show where former batting legend Sunil Gavaskar and former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar discuss about India’s probabilities against Australia.

    The first test will start from 22 November 2024 in Perth. Sunil Gavaskar says, “No team, including the champion West Indies of the past has beaten Australia 4-0 to the best of my recollection. They have got a very good captain Rohit Sharma who is always been somebody who’s always been somebody who is been able to lift the team up. Rishabh Pant has got the great ability to soak up the pressure. He just wants to go out there and enjoy himself, play to the best of his ability. Forget what happened against New Zealand, they have just got to believe that they can turn the tables on Australia like they have done on the last couple of tours to Australia.”

    Virat Kohli has averaged merely 22.72 in six matches in 2024, which is the lowest in his International career. His last Test century came in July 2023 which was against the West Indies.

    Rohit Sharma scored 91 runs, and Virat Kohli 93 runs in the India’s shameful 0-3 Test series loss to New Zealand at the home ground.

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    Pakistan to tell ICC why India can’t visit for Champions Trophy- Report

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    Pakistan to tell ICC why India can’t visit for Champions Trophy- Report

    The PCB (Pakistan Cricket Board) requesting for clarification from the ICC regarding India’s refusal to participate in the upcoming Champions Trophy in Pakistan. Pakistan search for reasons behind India’s decision of not participate in the Champions Trophy, potentially impacting the tournament’s future. Choices include a hybrid model or relocation of tournament, with the UAE and South Africa as potential choices.

    After reports of Pakistan who is hosting Champion trophy consideration over the option of withdrawing from next year’s Champions Trophy if the tournament is taken away from the Pakistan following India’s throw out the participation in Champion Trophy. Fresh developments propose that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will write to the International Cricket Council (ICC) telling for reasons behind India’s decision.

    As per report in ‘ Dawn ‘ a most trusted newspaper in Pakistan, PCB is ” preparing questionnaires” and will ask the ICC to clarify the stand taken by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

    Mohsin Naqvi, the Pakistan Cricket Board chairman and who is also an interior minister in the Pakistan federal government, has reportedly denied accepting a hybrid model, which will allow India to play their matches at a neutral venue.

    The Dawn recite its source ” As the BCCI has not given any reason behind its decision of not touring Pakistan, the future steps of the PCB to solve the issue can only be taken after knowing those,”

    The tournament, which is returning to the ICC calendar after seven years, is scheduled to be played from 19th February 2025 to 9th March 2025.

    Another option of playing the tournament in a hybrid setting, ICC can take it out of Pakistan altogether and host it in a different country. Names of UAE and South Africa are doing the rounds if that option is taken.

    An earlier report in ‘Dawn’ quoted its source “In such a case, one of the options the government is mulling is that of asking the PCB to ensure Pakistan don’t participate in the Champions Trophy,”

    Bilateral cricket ties between India and Pakistan have been on hold from last 12 years, since year 2012, although both nations continue to finish against each other in ICC events, with their most recent encounter being at the T20 World cup hosted jointly by the USA and the West Indies last year.

    The Indian cricket team last travelled to Pakistan in year 2008.

    Manchester United Interim Coach Ruud Van Nistelooy depart from club Following Ruben Amorim Arrival

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    Manchester United Interim Coach Ruud Van Nistelooy depart from club Following Ruben Amorim Arrival
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    The Dutchman had expressed undivided attention in working as Amorim’s assistant, however, the Portuguese gaffer reportedly wishes to work with his own group of technical staff.

    Manchester United interim coach Ruud Van Nistelrooy, a United myth, stepped up to take the helm of the Red Devils following the ending of former of former boss Erik Ten Hag and control to remain unbeaten in his four outings across all contents.

    The Dutchman had expressed regard in working as Amorim’s assistant, however, the Portuguese gaffer reportedly wants to work with his own group of technical staff.

    ALSO READ : https://sportslila.com/manchester-united-interim-coach-ruud-van-nistelooy-depart-from-club-following-ruben-amorim-arrival/

    Thanking Van Nistelrooy for his good services to the club during undetermined period by releasing a statement by United.

    According to the statement by United ” Ruud van Nistelrooy and three first-team coaches have departed the club with our best wishes for future. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to united,”

    Van Nistelrooy expressed his charm in having managing for the brief period his former club.

    Van Nistelrooy told “I really enjoyed it, it’s been short but amazing period,”

    The Dutchman added ” We are in an uncertain position but we tried to do our jobs and help the club, which is important,”

    Charge of United in the club’s EFL cup game against Leicester City and kicked things off with a dominating 5-2 win over the Foxes taken by Van Nistelrooy. He run a 1-1 draw versus Chelsea in the Premier League before continuing in his good condition with a 2-0 triumph over Greek side PAOK in the UEFA Europa League. The Dutchman approved with a 3-0 win over Leicester yet again, but this time in the PL.

    Amorim, who guide Portuguese side sporting Lisbon to two domestic league championships in his four-year occupation with the capital city club, appeared in Manchester on Monday following his engagement as the club’s lasting boss.

    The 39-year-old Portuguese manager helped sporting end a nineteen years wait for the league championship and would look to emulate his fine showing on English shores.


    Sanjay Manjrekar hopes for BCCI to ‘keep Gautam Gambhir away’ from press conferences

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    Sanjay Manjrekar hopes for BCCI to ‘keep Gautam Gambhir away’ from press conferences
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    Former Indian Cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has criticized current head coach Gautam Gambhir’s handling of media interconnections. Manjrekar faiths Gambhir lacks the appropriate demeanor and communication style for such engagements, citing recent instances of Gambhir’s dull communications to reporter’s queries. Sanjay Manjrekar advises the BCCI should instead delegate media interactions to Chief selector Ajit Agarkar or captain Rohit Sharma.

    Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar feels that current head coach Gautam Gambhir does not have the ‘right demeanour nor the words’ when communicating with media and the BCCI should ‘keep him away’ from such duties.

    On top Team India’s departure for the Australia tour (second batch), Gautam Gambhir on Monday interacted with media, where the 43-year-old, is in usual avatar, talked with brutal honesty and straightforwardness. During media interaction one such answer of Gambhir raised a few eyebrows when he told, “What Ricky Ponting has to do with Indian Cricket? I think he should think about Australian Cricket,” on a reporter’s question on Australian great recent comments on Virat Kohli’s poor form.

    In another occasion, Gambhir also dismissed theories that after 0-3 whitewash of India against New Zealand at home, he is under pressure and told back a reporter, “What difference does social media make in my life, and for anyone’s life? When I took up this job, I always knew that I was going to be a highly difficult job and a highly prestigious job as well.”

    Probably referring to the incidents, Manjrekar in a social media post told that BCCI should not put Gambhir in front of media, pointing out that captain Rohit Sharma and chief selector Ajit Agarkar can be better choices.

    https://twitter.com/sanjaymanjrekar/status/1855872272847769866

    In the presser, Gautam Gambhir also put up a flattish defence for under- pressure captain Rohit Sharma and star batsman Virat Kohli, telling they are still incredibly hungry to perform and will rebound back in Australia.

    “There are incredible people in the dressing room who have done a great job” Gautam Gambhir said.
    Kohli has already arrived in Perth and the first batch of players that left India on Sunday evening will reached in Australia this evening. The first test between India and Australia will start on 22 November 2024 in Perth.

    Neeraj Chopra for ahead of 2025 season appoints Javelin legend Jan Zelezny as his new coach: ‘His knowledge is unmatched’

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    Neeraj Chopra for ahead of 2025 season appoints Javelin legend Jan Zelezny as his new coach: ‘His knowledge is unmatched’
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    Neeraj Chopra ” A double Olympic medalist ” announced on Saturday the start of an exciting new chapter in his career by teaming up with Javelin legend Jan Zelezny. The three-time Olympic and world champion and current world record holder, who has long been an icon to Neeraj Chopra will play the role of Neeraj Chopra’s new coach.
    Neeraj Chopra, following the announcement told ” 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, and I believe that working with him will be invaluable because our throwing style are similar, and his knowledge is unmatched. It’s Honours to have Jan by my side as I push towards the next level in my career, and I can’t wait to get started, “.

    Also read : https://sportslila.com/neeraj-chopra-injury-is-fine-now-next-big-target-is-2025-world-championship/

    Under the guidance of Jan Zelezny, Neeraj Chopra is longing to deepen his technical mastery and make on the successes that have defined his career. The alliance also symbolizes a fusion of generations, with the young champion drawing inspiration and skill from what many consider the greatest Javelin thrower of all time.

    ‘My first choice was always Neeraj : Zelezny

    Zelezny told ” I have already spoken about Neeraj as a great talent many years ago. When I saw him early in his career, I realized great possibilities for top results. I also said that if I should start to coach somebody from outside Czechia, my first choice would be Neeraj. I like his story and I see big potential, as he is young and able to improve. There have been many athletes contacting me for coaching, so for me to take this up means that it is a great honor to have him in my team. We are getting to know each other more closely and will start in person at a traditional winter camp in South Africa. I believe in his progress, especially in the technical aspect, so that he can continue achieving top positions at the main championships,”

    Jan Zelezny who is a Gold medalist at the 1992, 1996 and 2000 Olympic games, has five of the top ten best throws of all time, and broke the world record on four times en route to claiming the current undisputed mark of 98.48m, in 1996, in Germany.

    Cristiano Ronaldo to restore Neymar at Al Hilal: Report

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    Injured Neymar has replaced by Cristiano Ronaldo to Al-Hilal. It has been reported that the Saudi Pro League club are prepared to end the Brazilian’s contract and bring the Portuguese striker in their squad.
    The move would send thunderclap in Saudi football team as the 39-year -old has scored for Al-Nassr 68 goals in 78 appearances since his big-money move from Manchester United.
    According to the Catalan media outlet SPORT, Al-Hilal aren’t ready to bet on the 32-year-old Neymar staying injury free and are not keen to report him for competitions.
    After picking up an ACL injury, Neymar spent a year on the sidelines. During the AFC Champions League game against Esteghlal he picked up a hamstring issue in the 2nd game back and was replaced after less than thirty minutes.
    Ever since he signed he joined Al-Hilal Upto 2025, Neymar has played only 7 official matches, scoring one and providing three assists.
    In an August interview with a TV Channel of Portuguese Cristiano Ronaldo had verified his commitment to Al-Nassr, ” I don’t know if I will retire soon, in two or three years, but probably I will retire here at Al Nassr. I am happy at this club, I feel good in this country too. I am happy to play in Saudi Arabia and I want to continue,” Ronaldo said.
    Ronaldo joined Al Nassr in December 2022 and has been a creative scorer for the club.

    Focus on international duties
    ” When I leave the national team, I won’t tell anyone in advance and it will be a very spontaneous decision on my part, but also a very well thought-out one. Right now what I want is to be able to help the national team in their upcoming matches. We have the Nations League ahead of us and I would really like to play.” :Ronaldo also told about his international duty with Portugal

    Pat Cummins on Australia’s crushing loss to Pakistan: ‘Wasn’t one of our best days’

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    Pat Cummins on Australia’s crushing loss to Pakistan: ‘Wasn’t one of our best days’
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    Nine-wicket victory over Australia in the second One day International at Adelaide Oval due to Haris Rauf’s magnificent 5-29 and opener Saim Ayub’s 82 off 71 balls powered Pakistan to a commanding nine-wicket victory. This victory leveled the three-match series in style with Pakistan chasing down the target with 23.3 overs remaining.

    Haris Rauf was the bunch performer, his blistering pace dismantling Australia’s batting order in the 2nd game in a row. Following up on his fiery spell in Melbourne, he showcased a fast-bowling masterwork in Adelaide, assert five wickets.

    Pat Cummins, Australia’s captain expressed disappointment and assessed his team’s performance.

    ” It was not one of our best days,” Cummins acknowledged. “They bowled well, but we should have done better and scored more than 160.” He noted that seam movement added to the challenge, telling, ” We tried to attack, but it wasn’t to be.”

    Regardless of the loss, Pat Cummins voiced self-confident in Josh Inglis, stating, ” I will leave it to him; he has some experience. Let him be himself.”

    Cummins told the best part of the importance of preparation for the upcoming Test series versus India.

    ” We have got a week at home. Good training sessions are required; Our minds now shift to the red ball,” he told, underscoring the team’s focus on the Tests.
    The achievement marked a historical moment for team Pakistan, securing their first victory over Australia in Adelaide since 1996.

    Through IPL James Anderson wants to grow his ‘knowledge of the game’

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    Through IPL James Anderson wants to grow his ‘knowledge of the game’
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    In a surprising way , James Anderson, who never played a match in the IPL, and last played a T20 match in 2014, registered himself for the auction

    England’s pace great James Anderson says he has listed himself for the upcoming IPL mega auction to enhance his knowledge about the game, Anderson ended his international career as the most successful fast bowler in Test cricket in starting of this year.

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    The 42-year-old James Anderson, who never played Indian Premier League and last played T20I match in 2014 , registered himself for the auction slated to take place on 24th, 25th November in Jeddah, at a base price of Rs 1.25 crores.

    Anderson retired from Test cricket after 188 matches for England earlier this year, taking 704 wickets to finish as the third- highest wicket-taker ever, just behind Sri Lanka legend Muttiah Muralitharan (800) and Australia’s former spinner Shane Warne (708).

    James Anderson said to BBC Radio 4 yesterday in a podcast ” There is still definitely something in me that think like I can still play. I have never done the IPL; I have never experienced it and I think for a number of reasons I feel like I have more to give as a player,”

    Anderson told by playing in the world’s biggest T20 league he not only wants to keep learning as a bowler but also wants to draw additional experience and knowledge as a coach.

    He said “I have done a little bit of coaching since I have finished in the summer. I have been around the England team doing a bit of mentoring or whatever you like to call it,”

    “I just think opening my eyes to something like that and experiencing it, sort of might help me grow my Knowledge of the game and help further down the line,” Anderson added.

    Anderson also know as the ‘Burnley Express’, last played a T20 game for his county side Lancashire in August 2014 where as his last appearance in the format for England came in November 2009.

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