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PAK v NZ: Tim Southee defends his tactics as Black Caps miss a chance in drawn Test
New Zealand were unable to bowl out Pakistan on the fifth and final day of the match after getting Imam-ul-Haq, who rescued the hosts from a difficult position with help from wicketkeeper-batter Sarfaraz Ahmed (53), out with the hosts leading by just 30 runs and with just three wickets in hand. Saud Shakeel (55 not out) and No. 9 batter Mohammad Wasim (43) raised 71 runs for the eighth wicket and Pakistan skipper Babar Azam made a sudden declaration to set New Zealand a target of 138 runs.
Football: Cristiano Ronaldo joins Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr FC in deal extending till 2025
"History in the making. This is a signing that will not only inspire our club to achieve even greater success but inspire our league, our nation and future generations, boys and girls to be the best version of themselves. Welcome, Cristiano to your new home," the club based in Riyadh said on its official social media account on Saturday.
La Liga: Late goals help Real Madrid to home win over Valladolid; Sevilla's problems continue
Benzema scored his first goal in the 83rd minute after the VAR penalised Javi Sanchez for an involuntary handball, with Valladolid striker Sergio Leon sent off for his protests on Friday night. The striker added a second in the last minute of normal time after a good run and cross from Eduardo Camavinga to resolve a match that had been very much in the balance until the penalty.
1st Test: Bad light halts New Zealand's win against Pakistan, forces a draw
Chasing an achievable target, New Zealand were 61/1 in 7.3 overs with Devon Conway (18 not not out) and Tom Latham (35 not out) when both the teams shook hands due to a fading light. With this, Pakistan ended their four-match losing streak at home.� Resuming the fifth and last day at 77 for two and still needing 97 runs to make New Zealand bat again.
No let-up in busy Premier League schedule
New signing Cody Gakpo still isn't available as Liverpool look for their fourth win in as many league games, while Leicester's former Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has said he is looking to add to his squad in January, reports Xinhua. Saturday starts with an interesting game as Wolverhampton Wanderers entertain Manchester United. Julen Lopetegui's spell at Wolves got off to a winning start away to Everton on Boxing Day, but Manchester United will provide a stiffer challenge,
ISL: Jamshedpur FC rope in Australian centre-back Dylan Fox
Fox has previous ISL experience from his time with North East United FC during the ISL 2020-21 season and helped attain their best-ever position in the ISL standings as they finished third that season. The 28-year-old also played for FC Goa in the ISL 2021-22 season. Besides having 10 matches under his belt for the Gaurs, the centre-back scored his first Hero ISL goal last season.
ISL 2022-23: Cleiton Silva's brace helps East Bengal FC beat Bengaluru FC 2-1
East Bengal FC took the lead thanks to a Silva penalty in the 39th minute. The goal came against the run of play thanks to some good work from Suhair VP on the right flank. Suhair's mazy run forced Naorem Mahesh Singh into a mistimed sliding tackle, and the ball rolled onto his arms. The referee pointed to the spot.
Rishabh Pant's brain and spine MRI scan results normal after car accident
According to an ESPNcricinfo report, the doctors at Max Hospital in Dehradun have also given him "above knee splintage ... for suspected right knee ligament injury, and suspected right ankle ligament injury". The medical bulletin released by the hospital on Friday evening also said Pant is "stable, conscious and oriented", the report further said.
PM Modi speaks to Rishabh Pant's family, inquires about cricketer's health
Pant was injured a serious car accident near Roorkee on the Delhi-Dehradun highway. His car, which was severely damaged in the accident, reportedly hit a road divider before catching fire. The southpaw was initially taken to a local hospital -- Saksham Hospital Multispecialty and Trauma Centre -- where he was treated for impact injuries before being moved to the Max Hospital in Dehradun.
United Cup: Harriet Dart leads Britain to victory against Australia
Britain came into Day 2 with a 2-0 lead over the host nation after Cameron Norrie and Katie Swan posted straight-set wins on the opening day. Ranked No.98 and playing in the No.1 position for Britain, Dart seized her chance to clinch the tie by winning the coveted third point to build an unassailable 3-0 lead.
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