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Lionel Messi says he struggled to adapt after PSG move, some fans treated him differently

Lionel Messi said he and his family had trouble adapting after his move to Paris St Germain in 2021, and he said the boos and jeers directed at him towards the end of his stint was something team mates Kylian Mbappe and Neymar also endured. The Argentine great did not renew his contract with PSG this month after two years and he announced on June 7 that he will join MLS side Inter Miami, leaving some fans disappointed with his performance. While Messi recorded 32 goals and 35 assists in his two seasons with the French champions, a rift with the fans emerged after he failed to help the team make it past the Champions League last 16 round. “My stay in Paris started with a very difficult adaptation, much more than I expected, even though I had people I knew in the dressing room. It was dif...

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India’s Tour of West Indies: Jaiswal looking forward to a new beginning

Prolific: Jaiswal has been piling it on in all formats over the last 14 months. | Photo Credit: FILE PHOTO: K. PICHUMANI His name was being murmured ever since India’s World Test Championship (WTC) final loss. Even though he was officially informed about his maiden India call-up for the Test matches on Thursday night, young batter Yashasvi Jaiswal kept his composure, which has been his hallmark, till the squad was formally announced on Friday afternoon. Only then did he get a little bit emotional. “I have been trying to tell myself not to get excited since it’s just the beginning but it is obviously a big deal,” Jaiswal told The Hindu.“ I have been working towards for this very moment all my life. And I know it’s just the beginning. I am looking forward to it.”Jaiswal’s rise from st...

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Refresh or reboot: the question confronting Indian Test cricket

Glass half full, half empty: India has now lost two WTC summit clashes. But it has the best record in all bilateral Tests during the span of the two cycles (Aug 1, 2019 to May 31, 2023). Its win-rate overall (62.86%), at home (76.47%) and away (50%) ranks first among all major Test-playing nations. | Photo credit: Getty Images Future-proofing essential: Given the demands of building squads capable of winning the 50-over and T20 World Cup as well as qualifying for the final of the 2023-25 WTC cycle, coach Rahul Dravid will have to sit down with senior players such as Virat Kohli to chart the way forward. | Photo credit: Getty Images Game-changers: The side has missed Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant, who are on the comeback trail following an injury and an accident respectively. | Photo c...

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India’s Tour of West Indies: Jaiswal, Ruturaj and Mukesh get their maiden Test call-up

Cheteshwar Pujara and Umesh Yadav have been dropped from India’s Test squad for the West Indies series while pace spearhead Mohammed Shami has been rested for the Tests and ODIs in the Caribbean.Top-order batters Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad and medium-pacer Mukesh Kumar have earned their maiden call-up for the Test series that marks the beginning of India’s new World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. The four-member national selection panel, with interim chief selector Shiv Sundar Das, finalised the squads for the two Tests and three ODIs in the West Indies starting on July 12, during its meeting on Thursday.T20 team laterAnnouncing the teams on Friday, BCCI secretary Jay Shah stated that the squad for the five-T20Is in the West Indies in August will be announced “later”, but the...

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Magnus Carlsen takes down Viswanathan Anand, draws with Ian Nepomniachtchi on frantic day in GCL

Magnus Carlsen pulled off a win over his two-time World Chess Championship nemesis Viswanathan Anand and held Ian Nepomniachtchi, the man he beat to the world title in 2021 in the same city, to a draw on a packed Friday in the Global Chess League, which saw four games taking place. After the frantic day of move-making had ended, Anand’s Ganges Grandmasters were on top of the standings with 21 game points and six match points. Balan Alaskan Knights, headlined by Nepo, are second in the league. The signature game of the evening arrived early, when Carlsen prevailed over Anand. 🐐G.O.A.T.S 🐐@MagnusCarlsen @vishy64theking #GGvSG #GCL #GlobalChessLeague #TheBigMove #GCLonJioCinema #VISHYvMAGNUS pic.twitter.com/FkrdfsyPV3 — Tech Mahindra Global Chess League (@GCLlive) June 23, 2023 “I was ve...

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Rafa Benitez agrees deal to become new Celta manager

Rafa Benitez has reached agreement with Celta Vigo to become manager on a three-year deal, the Spanish club said on Friday. The 63-year-old, who won the Champions League with Liverpool in 2005, the UEFA Cup with Valencia (2004) and the Europa League with Chelsea (2013), returns to coaching over a year after being sacked by Everton in January 2022. He will take charge of LaLiga side Celta on their 100 year anniversary, succeeding Carlos Carvalhal, who took was sacked earlier this month after a difficult season in which they had to fight until the last game to avoid relegation. First agreement with Rafa Benítez to be the coach of the #RCCelta #100AnosdeAfouetezaeCorazón 💙 pic.twitter.com/SMaef28mVC — RC Celta English (@RCCeltaEN) June 23, 2023 Benitez’s last experience in Spain was in th...

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Elated Yashasvi Jaiswal ready to ‘express himself’ | Cricket News – Times of India

MUMBAI: Moving out of his comfort zone in Bhadohi, spending early teenage years at Azad Maidan tent and doing hard yards in Maximum City for nearly a decade, India Cap wasn't everything for Yashasvi Jaiswal but the only thing he aspired for.It was never about how he will get there but when on Friday afternoon the coveted news came, there was emotion and elation in equal measure for the stylish southpaw.The young batter told PTI in an exclusive interview late on Friday that he was both nervous and excited over the possibility of his call-up to the Indian Test side, a dream that turned into reality earlier in the day."My father started crying (when he got to know). I have not yet met my mother; I am going to see her in sometime. I was out from the morning, had a practice session as well a...

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West Indies’ Yannic Cariah, Floyd Reifer undergo surgery after training accidents | Cricket News – Times of India

West Indies all-rounder Yannic Cariah and assistant coach Floyd Reifer have both undergone surgery after sustaining facial injuries during training at the ongoing World Cup Qualifier in Zimbabwe. The West Indies team made the announcement on Friday, revealing the incidents that occurred in separate training sessions.Yannic Cariah, a talented leg-spinner and left-handed batsman, suffered a broken nose during a training mishap last Saturday. Following the incident, Cariah underwent a surgical procedure in Harare on Thursday evening. A team spokesman provided an update stating, "Cariah will remain with the squad under the care of the medical team whilst he recovers. A decision on when he can return to play will be made in the coming days, as the medical team supports his recovery."Assistan...

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Top seed Daniil Medvedev crashes out at Wimbledon warm-up Halle | Tennis News – Times of India

BERLIN: Number one seed Daniil Medvedev has crashed out of the Halle Open, a traditional Wimbledon warm-up, beaten in straight sets by Roberto Bautista Agut on Friday.Medvedev lost 7-5, 7-6 (7-3) against the 35-year-old Spaniard. Eighth seed Bautista Agut now boasts a 5-2 career record against the 2021 US Open winner.Medvedev, the former world number one, was runner-up on the Halle grass in 2022, losing to Poland's Hubert Hurkacz in straight sets in the final.With a poor record on grass, Medvedev has never reached the quarter-finals at Wimbledon, missing last year's tournament due to a ban on Russian athletes due to the war in Ukraine.Olympic gold medallist Alexander Zverev also progressed into the semi-finals after defeating Chilean Nicolas Jarry.The 26-year-old German, who made it to ...

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CAB congratulates Mukesh Kumar

The Cricket Association of Bengal on Friday congratulated Mukesh Kumar for his maiden national call-up. The 29-year-old uncapped pacer was rewarded for his consistent performances when he was selected for the India squads for Test and ODI series in West Indies next month. “On behalf of CAB let me congratulate Mukesh and wish him all the best. He has been very consistent over the last two seasons,” CAB president Snehasish Ganguly said. “I am sure he will do very well if given a chance in the playing eleven.” The Bengal pacer bagged 22 wickets in the 2022-2023 Ranji season, playing a key role in their journey to the Ranji final. He has 149 scalps in 38 first-class matches. Two-time finalists India will begin their World Test Championship 2023-25 cycle with two Tests in the West Indies — J...

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Sri Lanka, Scotland register big wins in CWC Qualifier

A dominant Sri Lanka thrashed Oman by 10 wickets in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Qualifier to climb to the top of Group B at the Queens Sports Club, here on Friday.The win put Sri Lanka in a strong position to qualify for the Super Six stage of the tournament.Chasing a low total of 99, openers Dimuth Karunaratne and Pathum Nissanka barely broke a sweat, completing the task in 15 overs. Karunaratne was unbeaten on 61 while Nissanka scored 37 not out as Sri Lanka not only sealed a win but also bolstered their net run rate. Earlier, Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka called it right at the toss and opted to bowl. His call paid immediate dividends as the islanders had a brilliant start with the ball, with their pacers breathing fire on the Oman batters. The pace of Lahiru Kumara and Kasun Ra...

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United States to host expanded 32-team Club World Cup in 2025 | Football News – Times of India

The United States has been chosen as the host country for the Club World Cup in 2025. This will be the first time that the FIFA tournament features 32 teams, representing a significant expansion from the current format. The announcement was made during an online meeting of the FIFA Council on Friday.The expanded tournament lineup will include prominent clubs such as Real Madrid, Manchester City, and Chelsea, who have already secured their places as recent Champions League winners. The Club World Cup in 2025 will serve as a crucial testing ground for stadiums and operations, providing valuable insights and preparations one year ahead of the highly anticipated 2026 World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.FIFA commended the United States for its pro...

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United States picked to host 2025 Club World Cup, an expanded soccer tournament with 32 teams

The United States will host the Club World Cup in 2025, the first time the FIFA tournament will have 32 teams. Real Madrid, Manchester City and Chelsea already earned places as recent Champions League winners for the expanded tournament lineup that is set to test stadiums and operations one year before the 2026 World Cup. The United States will host the men’s World Cup with Canada and Mexico, and FIFA could yet give some Club World Cup games to those countries. FIFA Council appoints United States as host of new and expanded FIFA Club World Cup 🗞️👉 https://t.co/nIZl1XwXmd pic.twitter.com/H4zrdsbqu7 — FIFA Media (@fifamedia) June 23, 2023 The Club World Cup will take place in June-July 2025. The United States was chosen as host during an online meeting of the FIFA Council. FIFA praised “...

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My dream is now in front of me: Mukesh Kumar | Cricket News – Times of India

KOLKATA: For someone who has come through the grind and lost many battles, including when his father died of a brain haemorrhage, in his journey to become a cricketer, Mukesh Kumar knows well what it takes to be selected for the Indian Test team."Kehte hai na agar aap Test nahin khele toh kya khele... (Like they say, what have you done if you didn't play Tests)," the feisty Bengal pacer told PTI after being selected in the Test and ODI squads for the upcoming tour of the West Indies."My dream is now in front of me. I always wanted to be here -- to play Tests for India. And, I've finally arrived."What now flashes through his mind is a myriad of memories from his village Kankar Kund in the remote Gopalganj district of Bihar to sleeping in the dormitory at Eden Gardens in Kolkata where he ...

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‘Trials should be fair, without any bias’: Coaches, parents unhappy with exemption given to six wrestlers | More sports News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Several coaches and parents of seasoned and aspiring wrestlers on Friday voiced their demand for the revocation of the exemption granted to Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia and three others from participating in the Asian Games and World Championships trials. The Indian Olympic Association's ad-hoc panel on Thursday announced a one-bout trial for six protesting wrestlers. Following the decision, the panel faced criticism from the wrestling community for displaying favouritism towards wrestlers.On Friday, coaches and parents voiced their concerns over the move, emphasizing on the necessity for fair selection processes for significant events.These six wrestlers staged a sit-in protest against outgoing WFI President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, accusing him of sexually h...

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Junior Women’s Hockey World Cup: India to open campaign against Canada | Hockey News – Times of India

The Indian junior women's team has been grouped with Belgium, Canada and Germany in Pool C of Junior Women's Hockey World Cup to be held from November 29 to December 10, 2023, in Santiago, Chile.The announcement was made by the organising committee of the event on Thursday night.The Indian team, which finished fourth in the last edition of the tournament in 2022 after going down to England in the bronze medal playoff match, will open their campaign against Canada on the opening day of the meet before taking on former champions Germany on December 1. In their third and last Pool game, the Indian girls will take on Belgium on December 2.While the team will be high on confidence after their performance in Junior Asia Cup earlier this month, Indian women's team chief coach Janneke Schopman ...

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Ashes: Write off Bazball and England at your own peril

Bazball took a blow at Edgbaston as England’s 2023 Ashes campaign started on the wrong foot. Pat Cummins’ Australia managed to pull off a dramatic chase to take a 1-0 lead in the series. The Ashes urn hasn’t had England’s name on it since 2015, and getting off to a winning start would have helped set the tempo for the remainder of the series. But it wasn’t to be. The road aheadWith a lot to ponder, Ben Stokes and the England think-tank have four more Tests to plot and plan a comeback. If history is any indication, what awaits is a series that will keep everyone on edge. What can Brendon McCullum’s England do to turn around its fortunes? And what has transpired in the previous opening bouts between the countries on English soil since 2001? After the turn of the millennium, t...

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HS Prannoy loses in quarterfinals of Taipei Open

Star Indian shuttler HS Prannoy suffered a straight-game loss to Hong Kong’s Ng Ka Long Angus in the quarterfinals to end country’s campaign at the Taipei Open Super 300 tournament here on Friday. The world No. 9 Indian didn’t quite find his rhythm, going down 19-21 8-21 to fifth seed Ka Long in a lop-sided contest. Coming into the match with a 6-5 head-to-head record, third seed Prannoy matched his rival in the beginning but as the match wore on, he crumbled. Both the shuttlers didn’t yield much as they engaged in a tight game, leading to a close affair in the first part of the opening game. After Ka Long made a service error, Prannoy grabbed a slender two-point lead at the break. The Indian netted a shot and missed the line next as it was 12-12. Prannoy played some good-looking jump s...

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India captain Rohit Sharma completes 16 years in international cricket | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: There is something about 16 that has a lingering sweet aftertaste. Ask Indian skipper Rohit Sharma, who completed 16 summers as an international cricketer after starting as a highly-rated 20-year-old from Mumbai's famous stable of batters.On June 23, 2007, Rohit made his debut under current head coach Rahul Dravid's captaincy in an ODI game in Ireland, a match India won quite easily as one got a glimpse of the youngster clad in full-sleeved jumpers amidst biting cold in Belfast.Following 441 international games, 17,115 runs and 43 international hundreds, the 36-year-old 'Hit-Man' now stands on the most important cusp of his illustrious career: To end the 10-year jinx for an ICC trophy.An antithesis to Mumbai's much talked about 'Khadoos' school of batsmanship, Rohit's gracefu...

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Navdeep Saini to miss July county games after India call-up | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Navdeep Saini will miss three matches for his English county side Worcestershire in month of July after the pacer received the India call-up for the tour of West Indies.Team India will be playing two Tests in West Indies with the opening Test set to take place in Dominica from July 12-16 while the second match will be held in Jamaica from July 20-24.Worcestershire on Friday had announced the signing of Saini for four matches until the end of July. "There is always a clause for any international player that if he is called up for national duty, he would be released. Hence, Worcestershire won't be able to avail Saini's services for the said tenure," a BCCI source told PTI on conditions of anonymity.The 30-year-old Saini, is set to make his Worcestershire debut in the Sunday's c...