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Apr 25, 2024
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Five-Star Arsenal Thrash Chelsea To Open Up Premier League Lead

Kai Havertz and Ben White scored twice as Arsenal thrashed Chelsea 5-0 on Tuesday to surge ahead in the Premier League title race and ramp up the pressure on Liverpool and Manchester City. Leandro Trossard was also on target in a record win over Chelsea for the Gunners, who move three points clear of Liverpool and four of Manchester City. The destiny of the title remains in City's hands as the defending champions have two games in hand. Liverpool have also played one fewer game than Arsenal and are in action at Everton in the Merseyside derby on Wednesday.

Apr 25, 2024
By sports.ndtv.com

When Will BCCI Reveal India's Squad For T20 World Cup? Report Claims...

The senior national selectors are likely to meet this weekend in Mumbai to name the 15-member Indian squad for the ICC T20 World Cup, scheduled to be played in the West Indies and the USA later this year, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) sources told IANS. The ICC has set a deadline of May 1 for the participating boards to announce their provisional squads for the mega sporting spectacle. The Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) faces the challenge of picking a balanced 15-man squad based on players' performances in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season.

Apr 25, 2024
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Mission LA 2028: How Frenchman Kevin Sireau Is Charting India's Cycling Dreams

India's hopes of competing in the cycling program of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics centre around Frenchman Kevin Sireau and a clutch of talented young men who have already established their credentials on the Asian and world junior circuits. Supported by Union Sports Ministry, overseas coaches have had a role to play in almost every Olympic sport where India have excelled globally. This is the first time the Cycling Federation of India is riding on two-time Olympic medallist Kevin Sireau of France to fully exploit the potential of the national cycling ecosystem.

Apr 25, 2024
By sports.ndtv.com

7 Wickets For 0 Run: Indonesian Teenager Destroys T20I World Record

Indonesian women's cricket team bowler Rohmalia Rohmalia scripted history by recording the best bowling figures in the history of T20Is. The 17-year-old off-spinner was in supreme form as she ended up with figures of 3.2-3-0-7 during the fourthT20I match against Mongolia on Wednesday. The sensational spell of bowling broke the previous record held by Netherlands' Frederique Overdijk who had figures of 4-2-3-7 against France during a match in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Europe Region Qualifier back in 2021. Overall, Rohmalia became the fourth bowler ever to take 7 wickets in a T20I match. Argentina Women's Alison Stocks, Malaysia's Syazrul Ezat Idrus were the other two.

Apr 25, 2024
By sports.ndtv.com

Australia Great Gives Brutal Verdict On Hardik Pandya As MI Skipper, Says "Don't Think..."

The decision taken by Mumbai Indians to appoint Hardik Pandya as the captain in place of Rohit Sharma ahead of IPL 2024 was not accepted by a section of their fanbase. Hardik, who completed a sensational trade from Gujarat Titans, ended Rohit's ten-year tenure as skipper but the fans were not happy with the decision and he was booed at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Things did not improve as Mumbai Indians have won just three out of their eight matches and are fighting an uphill battle in the race for the IPL 2024 playoffs. During a discussion on Cricbuzz, former New Zealand international Simon Doull and legendary Australian cricketer Adam Gilchrist were asked to rate Hardik's captaincy this season and both of them were not quite convinced with how he has led the side till now.

Apr 25, 2024
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Rishabh Pant vs KL Rahul vs Sanju Samson: Report Makes Sensational Claim On T20 World Cup Squad

KL Rahul is believed to be slightly ahead of Sanju Samson in the race for second wicketkeeper's slot even as Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya's indifferent batting form remains a worry for the national selection panel which is expected to announce the 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup in Americas by the end of this month. The other bone of contention in drafting the final squad could be the choice of an extra bowler. It remains to be seen whether an extra pace bowler in Avesh Khan will be accommodated or whether the choice would be between Lucknow Super Giants leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi and Delhi Capitals all-rounder Axar Patel considering the low and slow tracks in the West Indies. It is understood that skipper Rohit Sharma is likely to have a meeting with chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar to discuss the outline of the team.

Apr 25, 2024
By channelnewsasia.com

Everton deal Liverpool big blow with shock 2-0 derby victory

LIVERPOOL: Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite and Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored in a pulsating 2-0 home victory over Liverpool in the Merseyside derby on Wednesday (Apr 24) that could prove to be the death of the visitors' withering Premier League title hopes.

Apr 25, 2024
By channelnewsasia.com

FIFA signs four year worldwide partnership deal with Saudi Aramco

World soccer governing body FIFA has signed a partnership with oil and gas conglomerate Saudi Aramco that will run through to the end of 2027, it said in a statement on Thursday.