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Steve Smith Waxes Lyrical On Virat Kohli Despite Defeat, Gives Massive 'The Best The Game Has Seen' Praise

Following his team's loss in the semifinal of the ICC Champions Trophy, Australian skipper Steve Smith hailed Virat Kohli as the "best chaser the game has ever seen". In a high-stakes clash dominated by echoes of the past, India avenged its 2023 final heartbreak by sending Australia through the exit door with an exhilarating four-wicket triumph in Dubai on Tuesday night. Virat's chase masterclass once again grabbed the spotlight as his perfectly-calculated knock of 84 runs guided India to a four-wicket win over Australia, lifting them from 43/2 to a successful run chase of 265 runs, which was proving to be tricky initially. Once again, the 36-year-old made a tough run-chase look like a cakewalk and re-wrote several records in the process.

7 stand trial over cyber death threats against Paris Olympics artistic director

PARIS: The trial of seven people charged in connection with alleged cyberbullying targeting the artistic director of last summer’s Paris Olympics’ opening and closing ceremonies has started in a Paris court. Thomas Jolly filed a complaint for death threats after receiving homophobic and antisemitic abuse on social networks. The online attacks erupted after Jolly’s acclaimed but controversial opening spectacle on the Seine in July — a queer-inclusive, high-energy fusion of tradition and modernity. Local media reported that Jolly did not attend Wednesday’s hearing, with two of the people charged also not attending because they were either sick or could not make themselves available. The abuse last summer quickly escalated, including attacks based on Jolly’s sexual orientation and wrongly assumed Israeli roots, and reportedly aimed to silence the artistic intent of the show.

Fraud case designed to wreck Platini’s chance of FIFA top job, lawyer says

ZURICH: French footballing great Michel Platini was accused of fraud to torpedo his chances of becoming the head of world soccer’s governing body FIFA, his lawyer told a Swiss court on Wednesday. Platini, a former captain and manager of the French national team who also used to run Europe’s football authority UEFA, is facing corruption charges in an appeal against his acquittal two-and-a-half years ago. The Swiss federal prosecutor says the 69-year-old illegally took payment of 2 million Swiss francs ($2.25 million) from FIFA in 2011, after it was approved by the organization’s former President Sepp Blatter. Blatter is also accused of fraud in the hearing at the Extraordinary Appeals Chamber of the Swiss Criminal Court in the municipality of Muttenz near the city of Basel. Blatter and Platini, once among the most powerful men in global football, both deny the charges and were acquitted by a lower court in July 2022, which prosecutors are contesting. “These criminal proceedings never had the goal of punishing an alleged crime. Rather, it was a means of getting Michel Platini out of the way,” his lawyer Dominic Nellen said. The investigation into the payments wrecked Platini’s hopes of succeeding Blatter. Blatter and Platini were suspended from football in 2015 by FIFA for ethics breaches, originally for eight years, although their exclusions were later reduced. Nellen said the prosecutors had allowed themselves to be used by FIFA to prevent Platini, a three-time European footballer of the year, from taking the reins. When he was questioned by prosecutors in September 2015 about the payment, details were announced to media even though no charges were made, Nellen said.

New Zealand down S Africa to set up Champions Trophy final v India

LAHORE, Pakistan :New Zealand booked their place in the final of the Champions Trophy against India after sparkling hundreds by Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson helped them earn a 50-run victory over South Africa in the second semi-final on Wednesday.

Emma Raducanu recalls debilitating fear after being confronted by ‘fixated’ fan during Dubai championships

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"As Long As Love...": Virat Kohli's Big 'Batting' Revelation After Champions Trophy 2025 Heroics

Following a match-winning knock against Australia in the ICC Champions Trophy semifinal, star India batter Virat Kohli expressed his love for the game of cricket and batting, and said that as long as that 'love' is alive, everything else can be taken care of. With a sublime knock of 84 in 98 deliveries, decorated with five boundaries and plenty of elegant-looking singles and doubles, Virat proved that his run-chasing skills are as good as new and the hunger for runs still remains the same. His knock once again outclassed Australia and took India to the ICC Champions Trophy finals, where they will take on New Zealand and South Africa. Virat won the 'Player of the Match' for his knock.

Watch: Gautam Gambhir Visibly Upset With Virat Kohli In India's Dressing Room, Has Animated Chat

India might have progressed to the ICC Champions Trophy final but the cricket world missed out on the golden opportunity of seeing another Virat Kohli hundred. Kohli, on the cusp of his 52nd hundred in the format, was dismissed while trying to go for a maximum on the bowling of Adam Zampa. However, Virat could only find the long-on fielder. As Kohli returned to the dressing room, India head coach Gautam Gambhir seemed to have shared his disappointment with the manner of the star batter's dismissal.

"You And Your Family...": Yuvraj Singh's Special Tribute To Steve Smith After Australia Star's ODI Retirement

Various cricketing stars from Australia and world cricket congratulated star Australia batter Steve Smith after he announced his retirement from the ODI format, bringing down curtains on a illustrious career in 50-over cricket. Despite stepping away from ODIs, the 35-year-old will be available to represent Australia in Test and T20I cricket. His decision to be there for the shortest format could be influenced by a potential opportunity to compete in the 2026 T20 World Cup next year, and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, where cricket will feature in the form of T20Is.

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Steve Smith Waxes Lyrical On Virat Kohli Despite Defeat, Gives Massive 'The Best The Game Has Seen' Praise

7 stand trial over cyber death threats against Paris Olympics artistic director

Fraud case designed to wreck Platini’s chance of FIFA top job, lawyer says

New Zealand down S Africa to set up Champions Trophy final v India

Emma Raducanu recalls debilitating fear after being confronted by ‘fixated’ fan during Dubai championships

"As Long As Love...": Virat Kohli's Big 'Batting' Revelation After Champions Trophy 2025 Heroics

Watch: Gautam Gambhir Visibly Upset With Virat Kohli In India's Dressing Room, Has Animated Chat

"You And Your Family...": Yuvraj Singh's Special Tribute To Steve Smith After Australia Star's ODI Retirement