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The effort will be to enjoy the game, play without fear: Hardik Pandya on road ahead in T20Is
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After India's semi-final exit at the T20 World Cup in a 10-wicket loss to eventual champions England at the Adelaide Oval, their conservative approach in power-play came under severe criticism. With many tipping Hardik to be the next T20I captain of India, the bilateral series win against New Zealand has the chance to boost his leadership credentials for a full-time leadership role in the shortest format of the game.
Constantly trying to learn from experienced players in the team: Arshdeep Singh
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While Mohammed Siraj rattled New Zealand batters with his hard lengths, Arshdeep was bringing out all the tools he had in his armoury to outclass the hosts' batting line-up. He took out Daryl Mitchell with a potent bouncer and then dismissed Ish Sodhi for a first-ball duck with a pin-point yorker.
India make the grade as last-eight decided at Men's World Team Chess Championship
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The five national teams joined China, Ukraine and Uzbekistan, who had already secured their places in the last eight on Monday. Spain beat South Africa 4-0 in the fifth and last round of the six-team Group A, while China drew 2-2 with France. Ukraine and the Netherlands also drew 2-2. China finished first in the group with nine points, ahead of France, Spain, and Ukraine, who gained six points each, reports Xinhua.
Right time to seek a new challenge, says Ronaldo after parting ways with Manchester United
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It culminated in the 37-year-old forward giving an explosive TV interview in which he accused the club of "betrayal" in the manner it was trying to force him out and said he had no respect for ten Hag as the manager did not respect him. In response, United announced that it would take appropriate action.
Cristiano Ronaldo, Manchester United decide to part ways with immediate effect
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With Ronaldo preparing for Portugal's opening match on Thursday, Manchester United on Tuesday announced their split with a terse statement on its various social media channels. "Cristiano Ronaldo is to leave Manchester United by mutual agreement, with immediate effect," the club said in its statement on Tuesday. Soon after the full interview was aired, Manchester United said it has "initiated appropriate steps" in response to the interview.
Defending champions France rally from a goal down to trounce Australia 4-1
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The World Cup holders bounced back from early scare when Craig Goodwin gave Socceroos shock lead in the 9th minute but goals by Rabiot (27th minute), Giroud (32nd and 74th) and Mbappe (68) paved the way for full points for manager Didier Deschamps side. Also France next face Denmark on November 26, who earlier in the day shared points with Tunisia in a goalless draw at Education City Stadium and wind up their group engagements against Tunisia on November 30.
IOA polls: With big BJP leaders in fray, race for top post heats up
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While Assam Chief Minister and Badminton Association of India (BAI) President Himanta Biswa Sarma is one of the potential candidates for the IOA President's post, there are other BJP leaders in the electoral college as well, including Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, President of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI); Arjun Munda of the Archery Association; Kalyan Chaubey, President of All India Football Federation (AIFF); and Anil Jain, President of All India Tennis Association (AITA), to name a few.
3rd T20I: Was aware of DLS situation, told Hooda to stay there, says Hardik Pandya
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After New Zealand won the toss and opted to bat first, Indian pacers Mohammed Siraj (4/17) and Arshdeep Singh (4/37) produced sensational bowling performances to bowl out the Black Caps for 160 despite fighting half-centuries by Devon Conway (59 off 49) and Glenn Phillips (54 off 33).
PKL 9: Sachin leads Patna Pirates to narrow victory against Telugu Titans
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The game kicked off with Mohammadreza Shadloui Chiyaneh tackling Desai on the very first raid of the evening. The clash between the two was the highlight of the day, and in the beginning stages, it looked like Chiyaneh had Desai's number. But soon enough it proved to not be the case.
PKL 9: Captain Sagar, Ajinkya Pawar star as Tamil Thalaivas register massive win
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The two sides played out a neck and neck contest in the opening minutes and were locked at 2-2 in the 4th minute. However, Narender effected a raid and the Thalaivas tackled Guman Singh in quick succession as the side from Tamil Nadu took the lead at 5-3 in the 8th minute.
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