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Boy killed amid clashes between France and Morocco fans in Montpellier; report
According to a sky sport report, the local government office issued a statement, which said that the boy was "violently hit" by a car in the city, in the south of France on Wednesday. "Police are investigating and the vehicle was found near the scene. Video shared on social media showed crowds milling around a car being driven erratically in the street as Moroccan fans riot following their World Cup semifinal 0-2 defeat to France," the statement read.
Gold-plated FIFA trophy, jerseys of Messi and Maradona go under hammer
With the FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and France a few days away, a new champion to be spotted on Sunday as the organisers have tried to catch on to the football fever and give away a replica of the FIFA World Cup trophy. "Taking advantage of the World Cup fever, we are auctioning off an exact replica of the gold-plated World Cup trophy ($9,000) and many national team jerseys," said Yael Rodriguez, one of the three partners of the Matchday the Argentine company behind the auction, while talking to IANS in a Zoom interview.
IND v BAN, 1st Test: Trying to be a bit better with rhythm, which helps in pace, turn, says Kuldeep Yadav
After scoring a career-best 40 in a stand of 92 with Ravichandran Ashwin (58) to help India post a competitive 404 from an overnight score of 278/6, Kuldeep would find proper turn and bounce with the ball on a slow pitch to spin a web around Bangladesh batters and pick 4/33 to leave the hosts' reeling at 133/8 on stumps, trailing India by 271 runs and need 72 more runs to avoid follow-on.
IND v BAN, 1st Test: Kuldeep Yadav's four-fer leaves Bangladesh reeling at 133/8
Kuldeep found proper turn and bounce with the ball to pick 4/33, after making a crucial 40, also his highest Test score with the bat. In the morning, after India lost Shreyas Iyer for 86, Kuldeep e shared a 92-run stand with Ravichandran Ashwin (58) for the eighth wicket to take India to 404 in first innings.
Played too many dot balls: Harmanpreet on India's 21-run loss to Australia in third T20I
On Wednesday, despite Harmanpreet adding 73 runs in 50 balls with Shafali Verma (52 off 41) for the third wicket, India were unable to avoid a 21-run loss, playing 55 dot balls, giving Australia a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.
FIFA World Cup: France deserved it, says Sol Campbell on Les Bleus reaching second successive final
Theo Hernandez's goal in the fifth minute and Randal Kolo Muani's close-range effort in the 79th minute sealed a 2-0 semifinal victory for the defending champions and set up a title clash against Lionel Messi-led Argentina at the Lusail Stadium on December 18.
IND v BAN, 1st Test: Ashwin, Kuldeep frustrate Bangladesh bowlers with unbeaten 55-run stand after Iyer departs
After Shreyas Iyer could add only four runs to his overnight total before being castled by Ebadot Hossain despite Bangladesh dropping another catch of him, Kuldeep and Ashwin put on an unbroken 55-run stand off 132 deliveries.
Southee to take charge as Williamson steps down as New Zealand captain
Williamson, who captained the Black Caps in 40 Tests, winning 22, drawing eight and losing 10 matches (2 NR) after taking over from Brendon McCullum in 2016, has decided to relinquish the Test captaincy to concentrate on the white-ball game. "Kane Williamson will step down as captain of the Black Caps Test side, with Tim Southee to take up the leadership mantle," the New Zealand Cricket announced on Thursday.
'Argentina will be really hard in the World Cup final': French keeper Lloris
While Lionel Messi is looking to lift his first World Cup, France are looking to retain the title they won in 2018 in what promises to be a tough game for both sides, Xinhua news agency reported. "Argentina are a really great team. They have shown how competitive they are, and they have this player (Messi) who has left his mark on the sport," said Lloris after Wednesday's 2-0 semifinal win over Morocco.
3rd T20I: Perry, Harris and bowlers guide Australia Women to 21-run win over India
Batting first, Australia posted 172 for 8 in 20 overs. In reply, India were restricted to 151 for 7 despite a 41-ball 52 by Shafali Verma. Chasing a challenging total, last game's star performer Smriti Mandhana struggled to get going before she got out to Darcie Brown for 1 off 10. After her wicket, Shafali and Jemimah Rodrigues struck regular boundaries to maintain the required run-rate.
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