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Coming soon at Wankhede, a life-size Sachin Tendulkar statue

TEN YEARS after he retired from cricket, a life-size statue of Sachin Tendulkar will be installed inside the iconic Wankhede stadium in Mumbai where he played his final game for India. Cricket officials are hoping the statue will be unveiled on April 23, Tendulkar’s 50th birthday, or during the 50-over World Cup later this year. “It will be the first statue in Wankhede Stadium, we will decide where it will be placed,” Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) president Amol Kale told The Indian Express. “He (Tendulkar) is a Bharat Ratna and everyone knows what he has done for cricket. As he turns 50, it will be a small token of appreciation from the MCA. I spoke to him three weeks ago and his consent was received,” Kale said. Tendulkar has a stand named after him at the Wankhede. A season ago, t...

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Lionel Messi and Alexia Putellas voted best players at FIFA awards

World Cup winner Lionel Messi edged Kylian Mbappé again, this time to take FIFA’s best men’s player award on Monday. The best women’s player was Spain’s Alexia Putellas for a second straight year. After steering Argentina to World Cup glory in an epic final against Mbappé’s France last year in Qatar, Messi won the best player vote against Mbappé and Karim Benzema to secure the FIFA prize for the seventh time in 14 years. The three players made the final shortlist in voting by a global panel of national team captains and coaches, selected journalists in each of FIFA’s 211 member countries, plus fans online. The 35-year-old Messi also beat Mbappé — who was seeking his first best player award from FIFA — to the Golden Ball trophy awarded by FIFA for the World Cup’s best player. 🏆 𝗠𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜 🏆#...

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FIFA Awards 2023 Live Updates: Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Karim Benzema in race to crown Best Men’s Player

The Best FIFA Football Awards Live Streaming Online Today Updates: The 2022 FIFA Football Awards ceremony will take place on Monday, February 27 at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, France. Last year, Robert Lewandowski was voted the best men’s player in the world, retaining the FIFA award he won in the previous edition as well. The then Bayern Munich forward overturned the result of last year's Ballon d’Or prize where he placed second behind Lionel Messi. Lewandowski had broken two Bundesliga records by scoring 41 goals for Bayern in its title-winning 2020-21 season and 43 in the calendar year of 2021. Both marks were held since 1972 by another Bayern great, Gerd Müller. Alexia Putellas, who is also on the shortlist this year, was voted the best women’s player ahead of teammate Jennif...

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Taurus Weekly Horoscope, 27 February to 5 March 2023: Resting and recovering will help in improving physical health – Times of India

Get ready to unlock the secrets of the universe and discover what the week ahead has in store for you! With the weekly horoscope, you'll be able to make the most of every opportunity and navigate life's challenges with confidence and grace.Positive: Ganesha says your physical development and appearance are in your control, so make decisions that lead to a favorable outcome.Finance: The current state of finances will improve with intelligent and cautious investments.Love: Prioritizing family happiness may be necessary during conflicts and financial difficulties.Business: Adhering to work schedules and responsibilities is important in the realm of business.Education: Learning new things can boost confidence and provide an advantage in competition.Health: Good physical fitness can be achie...

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Aries Weekly Horoscope, 27 February to 5 March 2023: Effective communications will help in avoiding financial loses – Times of India

The celestial skies have a message for Aries this week. The weekly horoscope prediction is the delivery vehicle for this message from the stars. Get ready to uncover the secrets of the stars by reading the weekly astrological predictions for Aries.Positive: Ganesha says your thoughts and energy have the power to manifest into reality, so focus on projecting positivity.Finance: You have the potential to profit from various sources globally, and a positive mindset can lead to financial improvement through respectable employment opportunities.Love: Listening to your partner's thoughts and feelings is crucial, and reassuring them that you understand and support them is important in building a strong relationship.Business: Ego clashes can lead to financial loss, so effective communication is...

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Horoscope Today, February 28, 2023: Read your astrological prediction here – Times of India

Today's astrological forecast is filled with unique opportunities and challenges for each zodiac sign. As the planets move through the sky, they bring with them influences that can impact our moods, relationships, and overall outlook on life. By taking a closer look at today's astrological aspects, we can gain a deeper understanding of what the day ahead has in store for us. So, get ready to discover what the stars have in store for you!Aries: Today, you may be busy with domestic issues. You may spend money buying some artefacts or household stuff. You are advised to control spending on worthless stuff, otherwise it may attract negative energy in the house. You are also advised to control your harsh speaking with the people around you.Taurus: Today, you may feel comfortable after a mess...

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Kidambi Srikanth seeks foreign badminton coach for Paris Olympics qualification cycle

Kidambi Srikanth is on the hunt for a personal travelling coach – either an Indonesian or a Malaysian, he said on the sidelines of the Pune senior Nationals. The recent two-week stint in Indonesia further strengthened his belief that he needs something different at this stage of his career, as he enters the qualification phase for the Paris Olympics. “I’m still discussing with Gopi sir and others, but we have a few names,” he said. Zeroing in on a coach has been tough due to the odd timing. “Most coaches have contracts till the Olympics or Asian Games. But with everything postponed, it has become tough to identify someone,” he explained. On his Indonesian stint, Srikanth said: “I wanted to try something different and not leave out anything I could have tried before the Olympics. The Ind...

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Sportstar Aces Awards 2023 | Over the years, we have grown from teammates to family, says Gavaskar

Sunil Gavaskar and Syed Kirmani during the Sportstar Aces award held at Taj in Mumbai on February 27, 2023. | Photo Credit: Emmanual Yogini It may be close to 40 years since the Indian team defied the odds to lift the 1983 Cricket World Cup trophy, but memories of that stirring victory will never fade. Members of the team, led by the irrepressible Kapil Dev, were full of anecdotes as they held centrestage at the Sportstar Aces Awards 2023 at The Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai on Monday.Tributes were paid to batter Yashpal Sharma who passed away a couple of years ago. Yashpal scored a terrific 89 to help India defeat West Indies in the group-stage match against defending champion West Indies. Kirti Azad called on the audience to observe a minute’s silence to honour his close friend....

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1983 World Cup win changed India’s sporting destiny: Malini Parthasarathy

The Hindu Chairperson Dr. Malini Parthasarathy and 1983 cricket World Cup winners during the Sportstar Aces award, on February 27, 2023. | Photo Credit: Emmanual Yogini Dr. Malini Parthasarathy, Chairperson of The Hindu Group of Publications (Pvt. Ltd.), stated that India’s famous triumph in the 1983 Cricket World Cup powered the collective self-esteem of the nation.In the 40th year of the famous victory, Kapil Dev and members of his team were honoured at the Sportstar Aces Awards 2023 here on Monday.Also read: Sportstar Aces Awards 2023 | Over the years, we have grown from teammates to family, says Gavaskar “India won a subsequent Cricket World Cup in 2011, but 1983 remains etched on all our minds and hearts. Why so? Because it was the first time that an Indian team actually tasted ...

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Australian women cricketers hailed as among greatest ever

Meg Lanning’s side beat hosts South Africa by 19 runs at Newlands in Cape Town to lift the trophy for a sixth time | Photo Credit: Reuters Australia’s all-conquering women cricketers were hailed on Monday as among the greatest sporting teams the country has ever produced after winning yet another Twenty20 World Cup.Meg Lanning’s side beat hosts South Africa by 19 runs at Newlands in Cape Town on Sunday to lift the trophy for a sixth time in the last seven tournaments.“Don Bradman had the Invincibles. Meg Lanning has the Immortals,” said The Australian newspaper.“Where Bradman’s legendary team was labelled as such just for one tour of England after the war, the Australian women’s team is now an era of unprecedented world domination.”Australia were already reigning 50-over World Cup cham...

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Richa Ghosh only Indian in ICC’s ‘Most Valuable Team’ of Women’s T20 World Cup

India’s wicket-keeper batter Richa Ghosh has earned her a place in ICC’s Most Valuable Team of the tournament | Photo Credit: AP India's wicket-keeper batter Richa Ghosh's exploits during the side's run to the semi-finals of the Women's T20 World Cup in Cape Town have earned her a place in ICC's Most Valuable Team of the tournament announced on Monday. The 19-year-old wicket-keeper and middle-order batter had a couple of below-par scores against Ireland in the group stages and Australia in the semi-finals, but three unbeaten knocks -- 31 not out vs Pakistan, 44 not out vs West Indies and 47 not out vs England -- saw her end the tournament with 136 runs. Four players from Australia, who lifted the trophy for a record-extending sixth time, figure in the XI. They are wicketkeeper-opener A...

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Glenn McGrath questions Australia’s game plan on playing spin in India | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja were the wrecker in chief as they spun a web around the Australia batters in the first two Tests.Australia, who have already conceded the Border-Gavaskar trophy after suffering heavy defeats in the Nagpur and Delhi Tests, drew criticism from all quarters with former players slamming their approach and shot selection.The fast bowling legend Glenn McGrath questioned Australia's game plan to tackle spin on Indian pitches, saying the visitors opted defensive approach in the first Test while they became aggressive in the next match."I think they haven't settled on a game plan on how to play spin in India that they are confident with and can execute," the 53-year-old McGrath said."In the first Test, they were too defensive, and in the second ...

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Beth Mooney to lead Gujarat Giants in inaugural WPL, Sneh Rana named her deputy

Australia’s Beth Mooney is one of the few batters in the Women’s T20 to have scored more than one hundred, her highest score being an unbeaten 117. File. | Photo Credit: AP Prolific Australia opener Beth Mooney was on Monday named as captain of the Gujarat Giants for the inaugural season of the Women's Premier League (WPL), starting March 4. The explosive wicket-keeper batter had produced a match-winning 74-run knock in the title clash of the Women’s T20 World Cup against South Africa on Sunday and was adjudged the ‘player of the match’. India all-rounder Sneh Rana will be Mooney's deputy. “I am delighted to be given the opportunity to lead the Adani Gujarat Giants in the historic Women’s Premier League’s inaugural edition in 2023," Mooney said in a release. “The squad is keen to get t...

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Richa Ghosh only Indian in ICC’s ‘Most Valuable Team’ of Women’s T20 World Cup

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Watch: Team India hones slip-catching skills ahead of third Australia Test | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: 'Catches win Matches' is a famous phrase in cricket to reflect the importance of the outcome of the match. Fielders come across numerous catching chances on Indian rank turners where spinners induce an edges off batters.To capitalise on the chances, Team India honed their catching skills during the practice session ahead of the third Test against Australia beginning on Wednesday in Indore.Fun times in the field ft. @imVkohli 🙂 💪#TeamIndia sharpen their catching skills ahead of the 3rd #INDvAUS Test i… https://t.co/sj2BcJDIvT— BCCI (@BCCI) 1677502146000BCCI took to Twitter to share the video in which the Indian players were seen practicing slip catching with Virat Kohli leading the drills.India already retained the Border-Gavaskar Trophy by winning the first two Tests inside t...

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Journalists, police clash at Gaddafi Stadium in Pakistan’s Lahore city

Chaos descended upon the Gaddafi Stadium, which was hosting a PSL cricket match, after a group of journalists were denied entry to the venue by police officials for wearing masks in solidarity with the slain journalist Arshad Sharif. Sharif, 49, a former reporter and TV anchor with ARY TV, was shot dead in Nairobi on October 23 last year under mysterious circumstances, sending shockwaves across Pakistan. On Sunday, television anchor Imran Riaz and his friends donning masks with the picture of Sharif were stopped by police from entering the Gaddafi Stadium, the venue of a PSL-8 match, despite having tickets. The situation quickly escalated after Riaz and his friends began to chant slogans to show their solidarity with Sharif. Video clips showed police officials and the journalists engage...

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Marcus Rashford credited with League Cup final goal against Newcastle

Manchester United’s second goal in Sunday’s 2-0 League Cup final win over Newcastle United has been credited to Marcus Rashford after originally being given as an own goal, organisers said on Monday. Six minutes after Casemiro had opened the scoring, Rashford was through on goal again and his shot took a deflection off Sven Botman before looping over the goalkeeper, going down as an own goal. “Manchester United’s second goal in the Carabao Cup Final officially went to Marcus Rashford! It means he finishes the competition as top scorer with six goals, having scored in every round,” organisers said in a statement. 🔝@ManUtd’s second goal in the Carabao Cup Final officially went to @MarcusRashford! It means he finishes the competition as top scorer with six goals, having scored in every r...

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Lahore Qalandars vs Islamabad United Live Score, PSL 2023 – The Times of India : 13.5 : Islamabad United : 90/10

David Wiese to Azam Khan, OUT! GONE! LBW! Slower ball, full, and angling into the middle and off. Azam Khan looks to whip across the line, misses, and wears on the pad. A huge appeal from David Wiese and the onfield umpire gives it OUT! Azam Khan goes upstairs for the review. The decision is out and Azam Khan has to walk back. Islamabad United are in deep trouble as wickets are falling in a heap.!(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 = function() { n.callMethod ? n.callMethod(...arguments) : n.queue.push(arguments); }; if (!f._fbq) f._fbq = n; n.push = n...

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Watch – ‘Ek Kohli bacha hai aur tusi bache ho’: Haris Rauf tells Babar Azam about his wish list | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli is someone who is always on the wish list of every bowler and the Pakistan speedster Haris Rauf now expressed his eagerness to dismiss the Indian batter and Babar Azam.In a video that went viral on social media shared by Pakistan Super League team Lahore Qalandars, Rauf was seen chatting with the captain of Peshawar Zalmi Babar during a practice session.🗣️ Interesting Conversation between Babar Azam & Haris Rauf 🔊#sochnabemanahai #HBLPSL8 #QalandarHum… https://t.co/z3YiKmlshR— Lahore Qalandars (@lahoreqalandars) 1677412672000Both the players burst into laughter when Rauf told Babar that he wants to dismiss the two star batters at any cost."No matter what happens. I just need to take your wicket! Only Kohli and you are the exception right now. Williamson was sa...

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WPL: Beth Mooney to captain Gujarat Giants | Cricket News – Times of India

MUMBAI: A day after she slammed 74 not out in the final of the Women's T20 World Cup 2023 and earned the 'Player of the Match' award, Australia's ace opener Beth Mooney experienced another high as she was named the captain of her Women's Premier League franchise, the Gujarat Giants.Mooney's deputy will be Indian off-spinner and all-rounder Sneh Rana. One of the most consistent batters in the game-she is currently the No 1 ranked women's batter in the T20Is- Mooney has been a part of Australia's multiple World Cup triumphs-the Women's T20 World Cup in 2018, 2020 and 2023 along with the Women's ODI World Cup in 2022. She was also a member of the Australian women's team which clinched the gold medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.In a glittering T20I career, Mooney has 2,350 ...