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Chennai Super Kings announce seventh edition of Junior Super Kings
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Stephen Fleming, Head Coach of Chennai Super Kings, unveiled the tournament jersey and the trophy at an event at Super Kings Academy in Thoraipakkam.
IPL Player Auction: KKR would go for an Indian wicketkeeper, CSK will look at Sam Curran, says Robin Uthappa
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"KKR would be looking for three players in this auction -- one would be an Indian backup wicketkeeper for Gurbaz. In case, they want flexibility in playing both Tim Southee and Lockie Ferguson, Gurbaz is the one who would have to sit out as they are not going to drop Sunil Narine and Andre Russell," said Uthappa, who is part of JioCinema's IPL Player Auction Expert Panel.
Three France players receive vile racist abuse on social media after World Cup defeat
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Les Bleus lost a nail-biting final to Argentina on penalty kicks following a 3-3 draw after extra time. During the thrilling clash, Kolo Muani missed a chance to win the game in extra time for France, while Tchouameni and Coman both missed penalties in the shootout.
No plans to leave Real Madrid, says manager Ancelotti
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The 63-year-old has 18 months left on his contract and he insisted that he has no intention to depart earlier. "I don't know what the future holds for me. For now, things are going well at Madrid," Ancelotti told Italy's Rai Radio on Monday.
Emir of Qatar placing a robe on Messi at presentation ceremony creates a storm of anger
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The World Cup trophy presentation moment has been the most trending topic with social media users expressing the pride and joy they felt seeing the moment. Messi allowed the Emir to place the robe around his shoulders before taking the trophy from FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
Australian Open 2023: Venus Williams given wild card into main draw
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Venus, the former World No 1, is a two-time finalist and the 42-year-old will be making her 22nd appearance in the tournament that begins on January 16 at Melbourne Park here. Venus made her first appearance here in 1998. "I am very excited to be returning to Melbourne to compete at the Australian Open in January," said Williams, who owns a 54-21 career win-loss record at the Australian Open where she made her debut 25-year ago.
3rd Test: Rehan Ahmed's 5-48 stumps Pakistan, England need 55 runs for 3-0 sweep
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Rehan (5-48) became the youngest man to take a five-wicket haul on debut at 18 years and 129 days old as England bundled out the hosts for 216 in their second innings -- leaving them needing 167 runs to win the Test and complete a 3-0 series sweep. Pakistan had scored 304 runs in the first innings to which England responded with 354 for a 50-run lead.
Qatar passes the baton to 2026 FIFA World Cup hosts
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The official handover ceremony took place after the final match of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 at the Lusail Stadium on Sunday night.On this occasion, Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani expressed his happiness for the success of the State of Qatar in organising an exceptional edition of the World Cup for the first time in the Middle East.
Argentina fans throw all economic worries to wind after football win in Qatar
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Rising prices, inflation and frequently government announced policy changes to curb the crisis are everyday news for the Argentinians, but nothing beats the news of the national team winning the coveted FIFA World Cup trophy for the third time. All their economic worries were set aside by the emotional and ecstatic fans as they lined the boulevard in Qatar following Sunday's incredible World Cup final between Argentina and France.
Boland, Hazlewood in a battle for spot in Boxing Day Test against South Africa
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Skipper Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc are sure to get the first two spots, Hazlewood's return to fitness has put the selectors in a quandary as Boland has done well in the first Test and put up a claim to be retained for the next Test. Australia's chairman of selectors George Bailey conceded that there is little to separate between the two pacers for a role in the starting XI and said the quandary was a happy one to confront.
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