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Botafogo Blast Five Past Penarol In Libertadores Semi-Final

Jefferson Savarino scored twice as Brazil's Botafogo crushed Uruguay's Penarol 5-0 in their Copa Libertadores semi-final, first-leg on Wednesday. All five goals came in a blistering second-half display as the Rio team effectively killed off the tie ahead of next week's return leg in Montevideo and all but booked their place in their first Libertadores final. After Atletico Mineiro beat Argentina's River Plate 3-0 on Tuesday there is now the real prospect of an all-Brazilian final on November 30 in Buenos Aires for the South American club title.

Ashwin strikes to leave New Zealand on 92-2 at lunch in second test

:New Zealand endured an early trial by spin to reach 92-2 at lunch on the first day of the second test against India in Pune on Thursday, with opening batsman Devon Conway approaching his half-century.

Ravichandran Ashwin Scripts History, Shatters Massive Record In 2nd Test Against New Zealand

India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Thursday became the all-time wicket-taker in the history of the World Test Championship (WTC). Ashwin achieved the milestone on Day 1 of the ongoing 2nd Test against New Zealand in Pune. Ashwin, who had 186 wickets prior to the start of the match, needed to two scalps Australia spinner Nathan Lyon in the all-time list. After New Zealand opted to bat in Pune, Ashwin dismissed Tom Latham and Will Young to overtake Lyon.

KL Rahul Dropped For 2nd Test vs New Zealand. 'Bold' Decision Leaves Internet Split

The Indian cricket team decided to drop KL Rahul as Shubman Gill made his return to the playing XI for the second Test encounter against New Zealand in Pune. Rahul has struggled for form in the past few matches and his poor show in the first Test in Bengaluru did not help his cause. With Gill coming back after missing the first Test due to a stiff neck, the choice was always between Rahul and Sarfaraz Khan. However, with Sarfaraz slamming an impressive 150 in Bengaluru, the team management decided to drop Rahul. The decision left the internet split with fans coming up with conflicting reactions to the development.

India Drop Star Batter As Shubman Gill Returns From Injury In 2nd Test Against New Zealand

Shubman Gill returned to India's playing XI as New Zealand won the toss and opted to bat in the second Test in Pune on Thursday. The hosts made three big changes on the back of an eight-wicket defeat in the series-opener in Bengaluru last week. Gill missed the first Test match in Bengaluru due to a stiff neck but head coach Gautam Gambhir confirmed ahead of the second Test that the youngster has recovered completely. Gill replaced out-of-form star KL Rahul, while India also dropped Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav, respectively. Akash Deep and Washington Sundar replaced Kuldeep and Siraj in the playing XI.

Sunil Gavaskar Delivers 'Panic' Verdict On India Making 3 Changes For 2nd Test vs New Zealand

Indian cricket team decided to make three changes in the playing XI for the second Test encounter against New Zealand in Pune starting Thursday. Shubman Gill came back from injury after missing the first Test in Bengaluru while pacer Akash Deep and all-rounder Washington Sundar were also included. On the other hand, KL Rahul, Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav lost their spots in the playing XI following the crushing loss in Bengaluru. Legendary India batter Sunil Gavaskar was not convinced by the massive changes made by India and said that the inclusion of Washington shows that India are 'worried about their batting' after the defeat.

LIVE | India v New Zealand, 2nd Test - Day 1

New Zealand skipper Tom Latham won the toss and elected to bat against India on Thursday as the visitors look to clinch the series in the second Test.

Jameis Winston named Browns' starter; head coach Kevin Stefanski gives up play-calling duties

LeSean McCoy reacts to the Philadelphia Eagles' 20-16 win over the Cleveland Browns. Jalen Hurts threw for two touchdowns in the team's win.

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Botafogo Blast Five Past Penarol In Libertadores Semi-Final

Ashwin strikes to leave New Zealand on 92-2 at lunch in second test

Ravichandran Ashwin Scripts History, Shatters Massive Record In 2nd Test Against New Zealand

KL Rahul Dropped For 2nd Test vs New Zealand. 'Bold' Decision Leaves Internet Split

India Drop Star Batter As Shubman Gill Returns From Injury In 2nd Test Against New Zealand

Sunil Gavaskar Delivers 'Panic' Verdict On India Making 3 Changes For 2nd Test vs New Zealand

LIVE | India v New Zealand, 2nd Test - Day 1

Jameis Winston named Browns' starter; head coach Kevin Stefanski gives up play-calling duties