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2022 FIFA WC final rewind: One year since Lionel Messi lifted the World Cup and completed football

The cameras panned on Lionel Messi. This was supposed to be his night, wasn’t it? The night he completed football. The fulfillment of a career that had until then possessed every trophy – team and individual – except one. But in the 81st minute the smile on Messi’s face was one of embracing the harsh reality. Was this to be another 2014? After all the dazzling showmanship he’d put up on the pitch for the entirety of the tournament, was it all going to end in vain? Had the World Cup just been snatched away from his grasps, again? Was this another harsh reality check of sport not giving two hoots about a happy ending. A few yards from him, the French players were wheeling away in celebration. Kylian Mbappe had equalized for France after Argentina had dominated the entirety of the final. ...
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‘I visualised taking a fifer a day before’: Arshdeep Singh on his player of the match vs South Africa

Arshdeep Singh’s coach Jaswant Rai has spoken about his ward’s preparation before every match, which is helping the left-arm seamer outsmart the batsmen. “Before every match, he will prepare his plans for the batsmen. If he is bowling to Dhoni and Surya, he will not give them width to open their arms,” Rai had told The Indian Express. It was this conscientious approach and unshakeable temperament that saw the thinking-bowler Arshdeep, who bagged his maiden five-wicket haul in the ODIs against South Africa on Sunday. The power of 'photoshoot' 😉Revelling in partnership 🤝Discussing bowling plans 👌 In conversation with #TeamIndia's bowling stars from the first #SAvIND ODI – @arshdeepsinghh & @Avesh_6 👍 👍 – By @RajalArora Watch The Full Interview 🎥 🔽 — BCCI (@BCCI) December 18, 2023...
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‘I hate him’: With clutch extra time save and shootout antics, Argentina’s Emiliano Martinez makes France hate him for eternity

Imagine being Kolo Muani. 24 years of age, less than a dozen outings for the national team under the belt, and there you are, right in the thick of the action in a World Cup final. Seconds left until the stoppage time in extra time runs out. The score, 3-3. And then it comes, one lofted ball over the top of the defence, which sets you free with just the keeper to beat. One kick away from lifting the World Cup. Your first ever, France’s third. Most who take up to the sport crave for a moment of this magnitude to come their way. It eludes most. In the fraction of a second he had before executing the decisive kick, maybe Muani thought he wasn’t among them. To his left, stood the goal wide open. But for some reason, Muani couldn’t resist the tiny outlet open to his right. A narrower one for...
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Marnus Labuschagne cleared for ‘Boxing Day’ Test after nasty blow | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Australia's Marnus Labuschagne, determined to overcome a nasty blow to his pinky finger in the series-opening victory against Pakistan, has been given the green light to play in the upcoming 'Boxing Day' Test. Labuschagne, struck on the right hand by debutant Khurram Shahzad in the second innings in Perth, received medical attention and humorously downplayed the significance, saying, "It’s going to have to take something pretty serious to have me miss a game."All-rounder Cameron Green, eager to reclaim his spot in the starting XI, extended his best wishes to Labuschagne before the medical assessment.Labuschagne jokingly recounted their interaction, stating, "He just said, 'I hope it all goes well, good luck.' I just said, 'It’s not going to make a difference, mate.'"Labuschag...
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Manchester United hold Liverpool to 0-0 draw as Arsenal top Premier League | Football News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Manchester United disrupted Liverpool's perfect record with a hard-fought 0-0 draw in a closely contested match at Anfield. Despite Liverpool's dominance, holding nearly 70 percent possession and attempting 34 shots compared to United's six, the visitors stood resilient, denying the title chasers a victory. United frustrate LiverpoolLiverpool now sit second in the table, one point behind Arsenal, who secured a 2-0 win against Brighton earlier in the day.Jurgen Klopp's side, boasting an impressive 11 wins from 11 home games this season, faced a determined Manchester United. Crucial saves by keepersUnited's goalkeeper Andre Onana made crucial saves, including stopping a close-range header from Virgil van Dijk.United's Rasmus Hojlund had a chance to snatch the win, but his shot ...
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Australia set to maintain winning formula for second Test against Pakistan | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Australia are poised to field an unchanged XI in the upcoming second Test against Pakistan in Melbourne, as revealed by the team's announcement of a streamlined squad on Monday. The decision sees back-up fast bowler Lance Morris omitted, affirming confidence in the victorious lineup from the recent Test in Perth.The home side dominated the opening Test, clinching a resounding 360-run victory within four days at Perth on Sunday.Off-spinnerNathan Lyon achieved a significant milestone by claiming his 500th wicket, adding to the team's triumph.Opener David Warner's resilient innings of 164 not only played a crucial role in the team's success but also solidified his position for the upcoming Boxing Day Test. Warner, facing scrutiny amid a lean run, ensured his continued presence i...
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Australia vs Pakistan: Ian Healy backs David Warner to play one more year of Test cricket

Former Australia wicketkeeper Ian Healy has backed veteran opener David Warner to keep playing Test cricket for “one more year” after his match-winning century at the Perth against Pakistan in the first Test. Healy feels the 164 Warner scored in the first innings helped Australia win the Perth Test. “That 160 he made in the first innings won us a Test in Perth,” Healy said on SEN Breakfast. “It wasn’t easy. I looked at it from afar on Thursday afternoon and I said, ‘Oh, jeez, I wouldn’t like to be Pakistan’, they are going to feel about a foot shorter than they actually are tomorrow afternoon not knowing how difficult the conditions were. “Maybe Pakistan missed the trick in the first session (on Day 1), bowling too short, but I don’t know of anyone else that can make 160 that quick in...
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‘Dreams do come true…’: Sai Sudharsan after a spectacular international debut | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Young Indian batsman Sai Sudharsan marked his international debut with a spectacular half-century, contributing significantly to India's triumph over South Africa in the first ODI. The Men in Blue secured an emphatic eight-wicket win, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series at Johannesburg on Sunday.'Blessed to represent the country'Expressing his joy on social media, Sudharsan shared, "Growing up as a small kid like everybody, I also dreamt of playing for the country.So with hard work and grit, dreams do come true. Blessed to represent the country and contribute for the team. Looking forward to lots of memories."The debutant's memorable knock of 55 in 43 balls, adorned with nine fours, played a pivotal role in the successful run chase alongside Shreyas Iyer, who scored a...
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The Hindu Morning Digest, December 18, 2023

Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Centre sets up secure e-mail for 10,000 users in critical ministriesIn the wake of cyberattacks, the Centre has set up a secure e-mail set-up for 10,000 users in critical ministries and departments, a senior government official said. The e-mail system that works on Zero Trust Authentication (ZTA) has been designed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC). Recently, senior officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) held a meeting to discuss the provisions of the secure e-mail set-up. The 10,000 emails span across 17 union ministries and departments.Revoke suspension of 13 Opposition MPs, Congress’ Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury writes to Lok Sabha SpeakerCongress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on December 1...
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​Strengthen You Planets By Doing These Remedies

Jupiter (Guru)Natives who are associated with Jupiter mist follow these mentioned remedies - these people should visit temple daily without skipping, respect your elders and guru's, wear yellow clothes every Thrusday, put yellow chandan or kesar tilak on forehead..!! Source link
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Horoscope Today, December 18, 2023: Read your daily astrological predictions – Times of India

Read today's horoscope, December 18, 2023. Today we'll be taking a closer look at what the stars have in store for each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our astrologer has analyzed the movements of the planets and the alignment of the stars to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date horoscope predictionsfor the day ahead. Whether you're looking for guidance on love, career, or simply a heads up on what to expect, this has got you covered.Let's dive in to see what the cosmos have in store for you today.AriesToday, you may be able to make a balance between your earnings and expenses, which may boost your bank balance. You may likely to perform better in your job. Your boss can give you new responsibilities in terms of promotions. You may get back your money which was stuck. You may be able to c...
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If needed, we will play in Pakistan says AITA secretary general after team selection

The All-India Tennis Association (AITA) announced a five-member squad for India’s Davis Cup World Group 1 playoff tie against Pakistan on February 3-4, the clearest indication so far that the team intends to travel to Pakistan for the first time in 60 years, despite ongoing tensions between the two countries. Ramkumar Ramanathan is set to lead the team for the tie that will be held on the grass courts of Islamabad alongside doubles specialists N Sriram Balaji, Yuki Bhambri, Saketh Myneni and Niki Poonacha. Digvijay Pratap Singh, who made his Davis Cup debut against Morocco in the World Group 2 tie in Lucknow in September, has been named as the reserve. In 2019, when India were drawn to play in Pakistan, the two teams played at a neutral venue in Kazakhstan, but the ITF Davis Cup committ...
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“I still pinch myself when I see…”: Nathan Lyon after completing 500 Test wickets

Australia’s Nathan Lyon gestures as he leaves the field at the end of play on the fourth day of the first cricket test between Australia and Pakistan in Perth, Australia, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023. Lyon took his 500th test wicket in Australia’s 360 run win over Pakistan. | Photo Credit: AP Australia's veteran off-spinner Nathan Lyon was still in a state of disbelief after completing 500 Test wickets during their thumping 360-run victory over Pakistan on Sunday in the first Test of the three-match series. The 35-year-old walked into his first Test for Australia after picking up an injury during the Ashes earlier this year. He entered the Optus Stadium just four wickets shy of the 500-wicket landmark. In the first session, he scalped three, needing just one wicket in the second session to re...
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500 Test wickets is huge: Australia skipper Cummins lauds Lyon on reaching major career milestone

Australia’s Nathan Lyon, center, holds the ball aloft after dismissing Pakistan’s Faheem Ashraf to claim his 500th test match wicket during play on the fourth day of the first cricket test between Australia and Pakistan in Perth, Australia, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023. Australia defeated Pakistan by 360 runs. | Photo Credit: AP After his bowlers ran riot, taking the hosts to a thumping 360-run win over Pakistan in the opening Test, Australian skipper Pat Cummins on Sunday lauded openers David Warner and Usman Khawaja, all-rounder Mitchell Marsh and spinner Nathan Lyon for their dazzling performances. Australia's all-round show on the field compounded Pakistan's agony and extended their win drought in red-ball cricket on Australian soil, as the visitors were bundled out for just 89 runs in th...
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Ishan Kishan pulls out of SA Test series, Bharat named replacement

Indian player Ishan Kishan at a warm-up session before the start of the 5th T20I cricket match between India and Australia, at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, in Bengaluru, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023. | Photo Credit: PTI Indian team's premier wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan will not be a part of the upcoming two-Test series against South Africa as he has flown back home due to personal reasons.Kona Bharat, who is currently in South Africa as India 'A' skipper, has been inducted into the main squad."Ishan Kishan has requested the BCCI to be released from the upcoming Test series against South Africa citing personal reasons. The wicket-keeper has subsequently been withdrawn from the Test squad. The men's selection committee has named KS Bharat as a replacement," BCCI said in a statement.Kishan made h...
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Salt smashes century as England fightback stuns West Indies in T20

December 17, 2023 10:19 pm | Updated 10:20 pm IST - St. George's, Grenada England’s Phil Salt plays a shot against West Indies during the third T20 cricket match at National Cricket Stadium in Saint George’s, Grenada, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023. | Photo Credit: AP Phil Salt smashed a brilliant unbeaten century as England defeated West Indies by seven wickets to keep their Twenty20 international series alive in Grenada on Saturday.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 as England finished on 226-3 with a ball to spare to eclipse the West Indies' mammoth total of 222-6.Brook's blistering late knock included 24 off the final over, the 24-year-old Yorkshireman sealing a remarkable victory wit...
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Unbeaten Andy Balbirnie stars as Ireland win Zimbabwe ODI series – Times of India

HARARE: Andy Balbirnie struck an unbeaten 82 as Ireland beat Zimbabwe by seven wickets in Harare on Sunday to seal a 2-0 one-day international series victory.Needing 201 runs to win a match reduced to 40 overs a side because of rain, the tourists lost captain Paul Stirling with just 12 on the scoreboard.But Balbirnie shook off recent indifferent form to create partnerships of 70 with Curtis Campher (40) and 63 with Harry Tector (33) to take the match away from the hosts.Balbirnie patiently built his innings, compiling a total including a six and four fours off 102 balls."I think if you bide your time, you will get some luck. Sometimes it goes your way, sometimes it does not," said the right-hand batter."It was good to be out there at the end on a challenging wicket. I knew if I set myse...
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‘If Brij Bhushan’s loyalists contest and win, there won’t be any reforms in the Wrestling federation’ – WFI president election candidate Anita Sheoran

With the delayed Wrestling Federation of India elections to be held on Thursday, former grappler Anita Sheoran, contesting to become its first woman president knows she is fighting an uphill battle.In the fray is Sanjay Kumar Singh, known to be close to outgoing president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the president for over a decade. After six women wrestlers filed complaints of sexual harassment against Brij Bhushan, the Delhi police filed a chargesheet. He was granted bail but an on-going hearing is scheduled for Wednesday at the Rouse Avenue court, a day before the polls. But Anita says Brij Bhushan’s reign over the WFI can end only if his loyalists like Sanjay Kumar, a vice-president of the Uttar Pradesh Wrestling Association, are weeded out. Anita is banking on the promise of the gove...
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Premier League: Mohammed Kudus brace helps West Ham to get 3-0 win over Wolves | Football News – Times of India

LONDON: Mohammed Kudus scored twice as West Ham defeated Wolverhampton Wanderers 3-0 at home in the Premier League on Sunday.The win takes West Ham up to seventh in the table on 27 points, ahead of Manchester United on goal difference. United play away at Liverpool later on Sunday. Wolves remain in 13th on 19 points.The Hammers also leapfrogged Brighton & Hove Albion, who lost 2-0 at Arsenal.West Ham made the breakthrough in the 22nd minute with a counter-attack from a Wolves corner, with Lucas Paqueta playing a pass from his own half into the path of Kudus on the right who made his way infield and fired home from outside the area.The visitors' best chance in the opening half came in the 28th minute when Matheus Cunha forced Lukasz Fabianski into a diving save with a shot from the e...