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Day: December 31, 2022

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Tata Open Maharashtra: Ram, Yuki advance; heartbreak for Prajnesh | Tennis News – Times of India

PUNE: Ramkumar Ramanathan and Yuki Bhambri scored contrasting wins but Prajnesh Gunneswaran suffered an agonising loss in the qualifying first round at the Tata Open Maharashtra here on Saturday.Ramkumar, a wildcard entrant, staged a brilliant comeback to oust sixth seed Otto Virtanen of Finland 2-6, 7-5, 6-2 in an hour and 53 minutes to advance to the second and final round meeting against Italian Mattia Bellucci at the ATP 250 Series event.Bhambri, playing with a protected ranking of 127, knocked out Diego Hidalgo of Ecuador 6-2, 6-2 for a clash against Elias Ymer of Sweden.Gunneswaran, on the other hand, battled for two hours and 21 minutes only to end up with a 6-7, 6-3, 5-7 loss against German fourth seed Maximilian Marterer.Sidharth Rawat, who made the draw as an alternate after A...
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New T20 captain Hardik meets HM Amit Shah ahead of Sri Lanka series

Three days before he starts a new journey as India’s full-time T20 captain, Hardik Pandya met Union Home Minister Amit Shah at his official residence. The 27-year-old flamboyant Baroda all-rounder, who was made captain for the upcoming three-match T20I Sri Lanka home series beginning January 3, was accompanied by his cricketer brother Krunal. Thank you for inviting us to spend invaluable time with you Honourable Home Minister Shri @AmitShah Ji. It was an honour and privilege to meet you. 😊 pic.twitter.com/KbDwF1gY5k — hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) December 31, 2022 “Thank you for inviting us to spend invaluable time with you Honourable Home Minister Shri @AmitShah Ji. It was an honour and privilege to meet you,” Hardik posted on twitter with photos of him and his brother talking to Sh...
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EPL: Rashford steps off the bench to earn Man United win at Wolves | Football News – Times of India

WOLVERHAMPTON: In-form Marcus Rashford stepped off the bench to earn Manchester United a 1-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday, a win that moved Erik ten Hag's side into the Premier League top four.Ten Hag left the club's top goalscorer on the bench from the start due to an "internal disciplinary issue", and saw his team struggle to break down Wolves in the opening period, youngster Alejandro Garnacho wasting the visitors' best chance.As it happened: Wolves vs Man UnitedRashford came on for the second half to give United more cutting edge in attack, showing great strength and composure to hold off his marker and fire the winner 14 minutes from time.The England forward had another ruled out for handball late on, but it mattered little as United saw out their third league w...
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‘Substantial improvement’ in Rishabh Pant’s condition, says close family aide | Cricket News – Times of India

DEHRADUN (U'khand): There is substantial improvement in the condition of cricketer Rishabh Pant and doctors are yet to decide if he has to be shifted to some other facility, according to his family friends and others who visited him at the hospital here on Saturday.Pant's mother Saroj Pant and his sister Sakshi, who arrived from London on Saturday morning, are with him at the hospital, they said.DDCA director Shyam Sharma and Bollywood actors Anil Kapoor and Anupam Kher were among those who met Pant at the hospital."There are no immediate plans to shift him anywhere as his condition has improved substantially since yesterday,' said Umesh Kumar who has been constantly with the family at the Max Hospital here."A plastic surgery on his forehead had been performed on Friday itself. Its firs...
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Kaushik, Tokas, Sachin off to fine start in men’s boxing nationals | Boxing News – Times of India

HISAR: World championships bronze medallist Manish Kaushik and Railways's duo of Rohit Tokas and Sachin put up sensational displays to start their campaign on a winning note in the National Boxing Championships on Saturday.Kaushik (63.5kg) was up against Prabhat Diwedi of Madhya Pradesh and living up to his name, he made lightwork of his opponent.He was on the frontfoot from the get go and after dominating the first two rounds, the bout came to an end after the referee stopped contest (RSC) towards the end of the third round.Kaushik will take on Sandeep Doni of Andhra Pradesh in the round-of-16 bout on Tuesday.Birmingham Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Tokas (67kg) faced Rahul of Uttarakhand in his tournament opener. Being at his attacking best, Tokas, representing Railways Sports P...
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Libra Horoscope 2023: This will be a good year in terms of love, romance and relationships for Libra natives – Times of India

Welcome to your Libra yearly horoscope! This year is all about balance and harmony for you, dear Libra. You will be focused on finding a sense of equilibrium in all aspects of your life, including your relationships, career, and personal growth. You may be faced with challenges and choices that require careful consideration and thought, but with your natural ability to see both sides of an argument, you will be able to navigate these obstacles with grace and poise. Trust your intuition and follow your heart, as it will lead you to success and fulfilment. This year is a time for growth and self-discovery, so embrace the journey and make the most of it.The symbol for the astrological sign of Libra is the scales. This sign is associated with balance, harmony, and justice. Libras are known ...
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Virgo Horoscope 2023: This year will show some mixed results for Virgo natives in terms of finance, work, love, romance and relationship – Times of India

Welcome to your Virgo yearly horoscope! As a Virgo, you are known for your practicality, attention to detail, and hard work. This year, you may find that your focus and dedication are put to the test as you work towards achieving your goals and improving yourself. However, don't forget to also take time to relax and enjoy the fruits of your labor. This year may bring some challenges, but with your determination and intelligence, you will be able to overcome them and come out even stronger. Read on to discover what the stars have in store for you in the coming year.Virgos are analytical and perfectionistic, with a keen eye for detail. They are practical and hardworking, always striving to improve and better themselves. They can be a bit of a perfectionist at times, and may have trouble r...
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Before New Year, Babar Azam surprises Pakistan cricket fan with heartwarming surprise

Babar Azam surprised a young Pakistan cricket fan, currently undergoing treatment in a hospital, with a heartwarming gesture before the New Year. In a video shared by the PCB, it can be seen that Azam met the fan, who was all smiles, after meeting his idol. During the interaction, the fan said that his favourite cricketers include Mohammad Rizwan, Shadab Khan, and Shaheen Shah Afridi. Babar then enquired whether the youngster wanted to speak to Rizwan. “Rizwan se baat kare? (Want to talk to Rizwan),” asked Babar. The boy immediately nodded his head and to his delight was connected to the wicket-keeper batter through Babar’s phone.The fan was then seen talking to Rizwan via a video call. Our captain @babarazam258 met the number one fan of the Pakistan cricket team. pic.twitter.com/IgIoN...
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‘It was an honour and privilege to meet you’: Hardik Pandya meets Home Minister Amit Shah | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Hardik Pandya, who will lead Team India in the upcoming three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka starting on January 3, met Union Home Minister Amit Shah at his residence on Saturday on the New Year's eve.All-rounder Hardik Pandya was accompanied by his brother Krunal Pandya. He took to social media to post his picture with his brother Krunal meeting the Home Minister."Thank you for inviting us to spend invaluable time with you Honourable Home Minister Shri @AmitShah Ji. It was an honour and privilege to meet you," tweeted Hardik Pandya.Thank you for inviting us to spend invaluable time with you Honourable Home Minister Shri @AmitShah Ji. It was an h… https://t.co/KS3tBEV5oC— hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) 1672464678000Hardik was named the captain of the T20I team and was pr...
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PCB announces free entry for second Test against New Zealand | Cricket News – Times of India

KARACHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Saturday announced free entry for spectators for the second and final Test against New Zealand at the National Bank Cricket Arena, starting on Monday.The decision to allow free entry comes after a disappointing crowd turnout in the series-opening first Test on Friday after bad light stopped play on Friday.🚨 Free entry for spectators for the second #PAKvNZ TestMore details ➡️ https://t.co/nw2T5mCfnk#TayyariKiwiHai https://t.co/Cfcb5RgezS— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) 1672479638000"The spectators are only required to bring either their original CNIC or B-form to enter the stadium and they will be able to watch the action free of cost from any of the premium (Imran Khan, Quaid, Wasim Akram and Zaheer Abbas), first class (Asif Iqbal, Waqar Hass...
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Wolves vs Manchester United Live Score, Premier League 2022: Wolves 0-0 Man United – The Times of India

Wolves vs Manchester United Live Score, Premier League 2022: Wolves 0-0 Man UnitedManchester United have the chance to end a turbulent year by moving into the top four of the Premier League when they play Wolverhampton at Molineux. A win would move Erik ten Hag's United up to fourth position and two points above Tottenham, who host Aston Villa in the first league game of 2023 on Sunday.Read LessTHE TIMES OF INDIA | Dec 31, 2022, 18:06:52 ISTFacebookTwitterLinkedinEMail!(function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) { window.TimesApps = window.TimesApps || {}; const { TimesApps } = window; TimesApps.loadFBEvents = function() { (function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) { if (f.fbq) return; n = f.fbq...
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Rafael Nadal says retirement not on his mind after losing season-opener

Rafael Nadal brushed off talk of retiring anytime soon after the 22-times Grand Slam champion was stunned by Cameron Norrie in the United Cup mixed team tournament on Saturday, saying he still enjoyed competing at the highest level. Nadal’s preparations for his Australian Open title defence got off to a shaky start as Norrie beat him 3-6 6-3 6-4 to seal his first victory over the 36-year-old Spaniard in their fifth career meeting. Faced with a question on whether defeats at this stage in his career left him more determined to play as long as he could or acknowledge that things were getting difficult, Nadal simply said retirement was not on his mind yet. “I lost my match. That’s it, no? Every time I come to a press conference it seems that I have to retire. So you are very interested on ...
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Nadal says retirement not on his mind after losing season-opener | Tennis News – Times of India

SYDNEY: Rafael Nadal brushed off talk of retiring anytime soon after the 22-times Grand Slam champion was stunned by Cameron Norrie in the United Cup mixed team tournament on Saturday, saying he still enjoyed competing at the highest level.Nadal's preparations for his Australian Open title defence got off to a shaky start as Norrie beat him 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 to seal his first victory over the 36-year-old Spaniard in their fifth career meeting.Faced with a question on whether defeats at this stage in his career left him more determined to play as long as he could or acknowledge that things were getting difficult, Nadal simply said retirement was not on his mind yet."I lost my match. That's it, no? Every time I come to a press conference it seems that I have to retire. So you are very interes...
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DDCA director meets Pant; expresses satisfaction at medical treatment | Cricket News – Times of India

DEHRADUN: Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) director Shyam Sharma on Saturday met Rishabh Pant at Max Hospital here and expressed satisfaction at the treatment being given to the cricket star at the facility."He (Pant) is being looked after well by doctors here. The BCCI is also in touch with them, taking updates on his condition. As of now, he will be kept here only," Sharma told reporters after meeting the cricketer.India's star cricketer had a miraculous escape when his luxury car crashed into a road divider and caught fire after he dozed off at the wheel on the Delhi-Dehradun highway in the early hours of Friday.The 25-year-old, who was on his way to his hometown Roorkee to surprise his mother, suffered injuries on his head, back and feet, but is in a stable condition,...
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Jiri Lehecka upsets Alexander Zverev, Czechs lead Germany 2-0 at United Cup

Jiri Lehecka scored a 6-4, 6-2 upset win over world No. 12 Alexander Zverev to help give the Czech Republic a 2-0 lead over Germany at the United Cup on Saturday. The 21-year-old Lehecka, ranked No. 81, broke four times in the Group C match at Ken Rosewall Arena in Sydney to bounce back from an opening singles loss to Taylor Fritz of the United States on Thursday. Marie Bouzkova later beat Jule Niemeier 6-2, 7-5 in the second match to give the Czechs a 2-0 lead. Czech women’s No. 1 Petra Kvitova can clinch the tie on Sunday when she faces Laura Siegemund. Zverev was competing for the first time since June when he tore three ligaments in his right ankle during his Roland Garros semifinal match against Rafael Nadal. “I knew before the match that he hadn’t played in a while but with a play...
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Cameron Norrie stuns Rafael Nadal to give Britain lead in United Cup | Tennis News – Times of India

SYDNEY: Rafa Nadal's preparations for his Australian Open title defence got off to a wobbly start as Cameron Norrie handed him a 3-6 6-3 6-4 defeat in the United Cup on Saturday to give Britain a 1-0 lead over Spain in the mixed team tournament.The 22-times Grand Slam champion, who lifted the trophy in Melbourne Park this year and added another French Open title in an otherwise injury-ravaged season, eased through the first set but gifted Norrie a way back into the contest in the next.Nadal dug himself out of a hole with an ace to hold for 2-1 in the decider but surrendered his serve shortly after as world number 14 Norrie got sharper as the contest wore on and held on for the first win over the world number two in five attempts."It was pretty crazy... I was thinking I've never won a se...
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Pele showed the most famous guy on the planet can be ‘completely normal’: Klopp

Liverpool boss Juergen Klopp is convinced no one can be greater than Pele but what he marvelled at the most was the Brazilian football great’s humility despite being one of the most popular people on the planet. Pele died on Thursday at the age of 82, and people from all walks of life mourned the death of the only man to win the World Cup three times as a player. Klopp said he did not have even “0.01%” of the skills of Pele and described how he received a signed number 10 Brazil shirt on his birthday when he met the former striker and German great Franz Beckenbauer at the World Cup in 2006. “Whatever anyone tells me in the future, Pele was the best. I will not forget that,” Klopp said. “Both of them showed me that if you are the most famous person on the planet, you can still be a compl...
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Rishabh Pant likely to be shifted to Delhi; DDCA Director monitoring his health

Cricketer Rishabh Pant receives treatment at a hospital after his car met with an accident, in Roorkee, on December 30. | Photo Credit: PTI The Delhi & District Cricket Association Director Shyam Sharma said a DDCA team will be at Max Hospital in Dehradun to monitor Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant's health, who met with an accident on December 30, and if needed the batter-wicketkeeper would be airlifted to Delhi for his plastic surgery.While returning from Delhi to Roorkee, Pant’s car collided with the divider on the Narsan border of Roorkee near Hammadpur Jhal on Friday.Also read: Rishabh Pant injured in car accident in RoorkeeMr. Sharma said that Pant might be airlifted to the National Capital for further surgery as he suffered multiple injuries. The 25-year-old was alone in the ca...
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When Pele was part of Kerala state syllabus | Football News – Times of India

KOCHI: Pele never came to Kerala during his life span and no one from the state could watch the Brazilian’s exploits at the World Cups live as television was still a distant dream for them then. Yet, he should be credited for making a majority of Keralites fall in love with the ‘beautiful game’.The Kerala state syllabus had a dedicated portion on the life of the Brazil football legend in the late 70s and early 80s, which was one of the primary reasons behind Pele developing an iconic image here in the state. Pele’s life was part of a three-page lesson in Class V Malayalam language textbook. “A generation started worshipping Pele by not actually watching him play, but by reading about him, especially in our school textbook,” recollects Abdul Saleem EK, the former Kerala Police football c...
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BCCI invites Chetan Sharma for review meeting | Cricket News – Times of India

MUMBAI: The BCCI had invited outgoing selection committee chairman Chetan Sharma for a review meeting to discuss India’s T20 World Cup performance along with coach Rahul Dravid, captain Rohit Sharma and National Cricket Academy chief VVS Laxman, TOI has learnt. The meeting is likely to take place here on January 1.The meeting will take place almost a month after India suffered a 10-wicket pasting at the hands of England in the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup in Australia. A couple of days after the meeting, India take on Sri Lanka in the first game of the three-match T20I series at the Wankhede Stadium here on January 3.Meanwhile, though it’s not clear when the Cricket Advisory Committee would meet to pick the new selection committee, Venkatesh Prasad, Sridharan Sharath (South Zone), R...