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Barcelona Charged With Corruption In Referee Affair

Spanish prosecutors on Friday charged Barcelona with corruption over payments the club made to a former vice-president of Spain's referees' committee through a company owned by him. According to the prosecution, the Catalan club paid a total of more than 7.3 million euros to Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira, former referee and ex-vice president of the refereeing committee of the Spanish football federation between 1994 and 2018. Two of the club's former presidents, Josep Maria Bartomeu and Sandro Rosell, as well as Enriquez Negreira are facing the same charge, originating from the Barcelona prosecutor's office.

India vs Australia, 4th Test, Day 3 Live Updates: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill Eye Solid Opening Stand Against Australia

IND vs AUS, 4th Test, Day 3 Live Score Updates: Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill will look to convert India's start into a solid one on Day 3 of the ongoing fourth and final Test match against Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. On Friday, India made sure that they end Day 2 without losing a wicket after skittling out Australia for 480 in the first innings of the game. India were 36 for 0 at stumps, trailing Australia by 446 runs, with Gill and Rohit batting unbeaten on 18 and 17, respectively. Earlier, Usman Khawaja slammed a brilliant 180 while Cameron Green scored his maiden Test century as Australia posted a total of 480. Ravichandran Ashwin (6 for 91) was the most successful bowler for India as he picked up five wickets on the second day. (LIVE SCORECARD)

"When I Met Anushka...": Virat Kohli Opens Up On 'Life-Changing' Moment

Undoubtedly one of the finest batters the world has ever seen, Virat Kohli has had quite a journey as a cricketer. From being a chubby cricketer during his early days into the Indian team to becoming a 'gluten-free' player who revolutionised the way cricket is being played in the country. While Kohli has gone through many defining moments in his career, according to him, the 'life-changing' moment was when he met Bollywood actress Anushka sharma, who went on to become his wife.

Watch: Shahid Afridi Checks On Gautam Gambhir After Batter Gets Hit On Helmet

Two of the most fierce competitors on the field, Gautam Gambhir and Shahid Afridi squared off against each other once again in the Legends League Cricket T20 match between India Maharajas and Asia Lions. Whenever the names of Gambhir and Afride are taken in the same sentence, more often than not, bitter memories are relived of the two cricketing stalwarts' clashes on the field during their active days as cricketers. However, on Friday, a heartwarming moment was witnessed on the field, with Afridi checking Gambhir's well-being.

Watch: Shubman Gill Can't Stop Smiling As Fan Finds Ball In Stands After Huge Six

Usman Khawaja and Cameron Green were both brilliant for Australia but a fan at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad emerged as the unlikely hero on Day 2 of the fourth Test encounter between India and Australia on Friday. Towards the end of day's play, Shubman Gill slammed Nathan Lyon for a massive six and the ball landed straight in the area covered by white sheets on the side of the sight screen. The ball seemed lost inside the sheets and the umpires decided to opt for a new ball in order to continue the game. However, a young fan had a different idea as he jumped inside the area and started searching for the ball. "The big fella has gone in," Ravi Shastri remarked in his commentary.

Preparing Rank Turners 'Act Of Desperation' From India? Ex-Spinner Answers

Even before the Border-Gavaskar Trophy started, the 'pitch talk' gained most of the attention, with many former players and media outlets in Australia accusing the Indian team of 'doctoring' the pitches. Some even feel that the preparation of 'rank turners' in the first three Tests was an act of desperation from India, in their bid to reach the World Test Championship final. When former India spinner Pragyan Ojha was asked about the same, he ridiculed the talk and referred to skipper Rohit Sharma's comment, suggesting India are only trying to carve out a 'result'.

World cricket committee calls for 'urgent intervention' to protect game

The committee, which includes former and current players, acknowledged the increased playing opportunities and financial health of the game but said it was vital to make it sustainable in the long term.

"He's So Valuable": Cameron Green Reveals How Usman Khawaja Helped Him During Ahmedabad Test

Australia all-rounder Cameron Green is seventh time lucky as he has converted a half-century into hundred and now feels more like a Test cricketer with "monkey off your back". Green, who is playing his 20th Test, scored 114 off 170 balls and his innings was no less significant than Usman Khawaja's 180 that took Australia to a solid first innings score of 480 on the second day of the fourth Test against India on Friday. "You feel more like a Test cricketer when you've got that monkey off your back, so it is nice to tick that off in a way. It's so special," Green told reporters at the end of the day's play.

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Barcelona Charged With Corruption In Referee Affair

India vs Australia, 4th Test, Day 3 Live Updates: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill Eye Solid Opening Stand Against Australia

"When I Met Anushka...": Virat Kohli Opens Up On 'Life-Changing' Moment

Watch: Shahid Afridi Checks On Gautam Gambhir After Batter Gets Hit On Helmet

Watch: Shubman Gill Can't Stop Smiling As Fan Finds Ball In Stands After Huge Six

Preparing Rank Turners 'Act Of Desperation' From India? Ex-Spinner Answers

World cricket committee calls for 'urgent intervention' to protect game

"He's So Valuable": Cameron Green Reveals How Usman Khawaja Helped Him During Ahmedabad Test