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ऑकलैंड, 25 नवंबर (क्रिकेट न्यूज़) पूर्व भारतीय कोच रवि शास्त्री को लगता है कि अधिकतर विराट कोहली जैसे खिलाड़ी ही सुर्खियों में बने रहते हैं जबकि अनुभवी सलामी बल्लेबाज शिखर धवन को खिलाड़ी और कप्तान के तौर पर अच्छा प्रदर्शन करने के बावजूद ‘वह तारीफ नहीं मिलती जिसके वह हकदार हैं’। न्यूजीलैंड में तीन मैचों की वनडे श्रृंखला में भारतीय टीम की अगुआई कर रहे धवन ने यहां शुक्रवार को शीर्ष क्रम में 77 गेंद में 72 रन की तेज पारी खेली और शुभमन गिल के साथ पहले विकेट के लिये 124 रन की साझेदारी निभायी। बायें हाथ के बल्लेबाज…

Auckland, Nov 25 (Cricket News) With attention mostly centered around the likes of Virat Kohli, seasoned opener Shikhar Dhawan "doesn't get the accolades that he deserves" despite delivering both as a player and captain, feels former India coach Ravi Shastri. Leading the Indian team in the three-match ODI series in New Zealand, Dhawan led from the front in the opener here on Friday, scoring a fluent 77-ball 72 at the top of the order while adding 124 runs for the first wicket with Shubman Gill. Impressed by the left-handed Dhawan's effort, Shastri said on broadcasters Prime Video, "He's vastly experienced.…

(Tennis news) Italy’s Simon Bolelli and Fabio Fognini defeated USA’s Tommy Paul and Jack Sock 6-4 6-4 to secure a 2-1 victory, thereby progressing to the semi-finals of the Davis Cup for the first time in eight years. They will take on Canada, who defeated Germany. Italy went 1-0 up when Lorenzo Sonego defeated Frances Tiafoe 6-3 7-6 (9-7) before USA equalised when Taylor Fritz overcame Lorenzo Musetti 7-6 (10-8) 6-3. With the scores level, both countries needed to decide the outcome in a doubles fixture for the first time in this season’s quarter-finals. Italy now has a realistic opportunity…

(Football news) Wales and Iran will head into their Group B fixture at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium knowing that a victory could take them one step towards qualification for the World Cup knockout stages. After England had thrashed Iran, Wales and USA went into their game in Al Rayyan knowing that they could not afford defeat, and managed an entertaining 1-1 draw which was the most popular pre-match prediction. Nevertheless, neither side particularly played for a draw as the Wales fans will feel that they were fortunate to still be in the contest come the half-time whistle. But in…

(Football news) Brazil secured a 2-0 win over Serbia in their opening Group G match at the Lusail Iconic Stadium with a brace from Richarlison in the second half in front of 88,103 supporters. Despite the two sides failing to break the deadlock for about an hour, the Seleção took the lead when Richarlison converted from close range after Vinicius Junior’s shot was diverted into his path by Serbia goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovic-Savic. If that wasn’t all, Richarlison then doubled the lead with a scissor kick in the 73rd minute, completely justifying coach Tite’s selection of choosing him over Gabriel Jesus.…

(Football news) Portugal started their World Cup campaign with a thrilling win over Ghana. Fernando Santos went with a pretty attacking line-up with Cristiano Ronaldo and Joao Felix up front while Rafael Leao was on the bench. The partnership of Danilo Pereira and Ruben Diaz started in defense with Pepe on the bench. Joao Cancelo and Raphael Guerrero started as full backs ahead of Diogo Dalot and Nuno Mendes. Portugal's shape had Ronaldo as a 9 with Felix on the right. Ruben Neves started as a CDM with Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva and Otavio constantly switching positions as attacking midfielders. …

Bhubaneswar, Nov 24 (Football News) Odisha FC scored a last-gasp goal to beat Chennaiyin FC 3-2 in a thrilling Indian Super League (ISL) match at the Kalinga Stadium here on Thursday. A 96th-minute goal from Nandhakumar Sekar clinched the win for the Juggernauts after Chennaiyin FC had scored the equaliser in the 94th minute via an Abdenasser El Khayati's penalty. The home side made two changes to their starting eleven. Diego Mauricio dropped to the bench as Pedro Martin started his first game of the season for Odisha FC. Jerry Mawihmingthanga returned to the starting lineup. Chennaiyin FC fielded the…

Auckland, Nov 25 (Cricket News) Invted to bat, India posted 306 for 7 in the first ODI of the three-match series against New Zealand here on Friday. Shreyas Iyer top-scored with 80 off 76 balls while captain Shikhar Dhawan (72) and Shubman Gill (50) made half-centuries. For Zealand, Lockie Ferguson and Tim Southee took three wickets apiece. Brief Scores: India: 306 for 7 in 50 overs (Shreyas Iyer 80, Shikhar Dhawan 72, Shubman Gill 50; Lockie Ferguson 3/59, TimSouthee 3/73). Also Read : Delhi Bulls beat Northern Warriors by four runs in Abu Dhabi T10 News Source : PTI

Jerusalem, Nov 25 (Chess News) India went down 1-3 to Uzbekistan in the semifinal of the FIDE World Team chess Championship here on Friday. The two teams shared honours in the first round at 2-2 scoreline with S L Narayanan's superb win with black pieces over Shamsiddin Vokhidov being offset by S P Sethuraman's loss to Jakhongir Vokhidov. Vidit Santosh Gujrathi drew with Nordirbek Yakubboev on the top board, followed by an identical result in the tie between Nihal Sarin and Javokhir Sindharov. In the second round, Gujrathi and Sarin lost to Yakubboev and Sindharov respectively. Narayanan beat Vokhidov in…

Abu Dhabi, Nov 25 (Cricket News) Left-arm pacer Shiraz Ahmed grabbed three wickets for just two runs in a superb final over to help Delhi Bulls beat Northern Warriors by four runs in the Abu Dhabi T10 match here. Northern Warriors needed just seven runs to win the match off the last over but Shiraz dismissed a well-set Sherfane Rutherford for 26, Usman Khan for 47 and Mark Deyal for a duck at the Abu Dhabi Zayed Cricket Stadium. Invited to bat, Delhi Bulls posted a challenging 119 for 4 in 10 overs. They lost opener Rilee Rossouw early, as…