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Arsenal Up To Second, Justin Kluivert's Penalty Hat-Trick Makes History

Arsenal thrashed West Ham 5-2 on Saturday to climb up to second in the Premier League, while Justin Kluivert scored the first ever Premier League hat-trick of penalties in Bournemouth's 4-2 win at Wolves. The Gunners have struck 13 goals in a week to refined their form and cut the gap to runaway leaders Liverpool, who host struggling defending champions Manchester City in Sunday's blockbuster clash, to six points. "We are back to our best form. We look fluid and dynamic we are all enjoying football right now," said Bukayo Saka, who shone with a goal and two assists.

Prime Minister's XI vs India LIVE Score, Warm-Up Match Day 2: India Focus On Batting Combination

India vs Prime Minister's XI, Warm-up Match Day 2 Live Updates: India skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and opted to bowl against Australia's Prime Minister's XI in the warm-up match. After rain played spoilsport on the opening day, the two-day warm-up match between India and Prime Minister's XI in Canberra has been turned into a 50-overs-a-side contest for the final day.

"Cricket Should Win": PCB Softens Tone On India-Pakistan Champions Trophy Row

Backing down from its boycott threat, the Pakistan Cricket Board has told the ICC that it is willing to accept the 'Hybrid' model for hosting next year's Champions Trophy provided the world body allows the same arrangement for events to be held in India till 2031. What was divulged by a PCB source in Karachi was all but confirmed by its chief Mohsin Naqvi in Dubai hours later. The tournament is scheduled to be held in February-March and India have refused to travel to Pakistan citing security concerns. "I don't want to comment too much because that can ruin things. We have given our point of view (to the ICC), the Indians have also given theirs. The effort is to ensure a win-win for all," Naqvi told reporters. "Cricket should win, that's most important but with respect for all. We are going to do what's best for cricket. Whichever formula we go for, it would be on equal terms," he added.

Hardik Pandya Thanks Childhood Selector For Rs 400 Fee - Video Goes Viral

An adorable video of Hardik Pandya is going viral on social media. In the clip that has surfaced online, Hardik is in a video call with a local cricket selector from his childhood. The India all-rounder could be seen thanking the selector for providing him match fee of Rs 400 during the formation of his career. Hardik, who bats right-handed and bowls right-arm medium pace, entered the cricketing arena from a humble background. He had to deal with financial struggles before his talent and hard work hogged limelight. Hardik made his IPL debut in 2015 and in less than a month, he played his maiden India game.

Sunil Gavaskar Predicts 3 Changes In India XI For Pink-Ball Test: "KL Rahul To Bat At..."

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has predicted the team's playing XI for the Pink-Ball Test against Australia, starting December 6 in Adelaide. The visitors, who lead 1-0 in the five-match series, are likely to welcome captain Rohit Sharma and star batter Shubman Gill back into the side for the game at the Adelaide Oval. While Rohit missed the first Test due to the birth of his second child, Gill picked up a thumb injury during India's intra-squad practice match at the WACA Ground.

"At The Age Of 38...": On R Ashwin, Harbhajan Singh 's Grim 'Long Term Plan' Warning

No one can take away the "phenomenal achievements" of Ravichandran Ashwin but the Indian team management is preparing Washington Sundar for near future when the former calls time, feels another spin maestro Harbhajan Singh. Ashwin, who with 536 wickets is second to Anil Kumble's 619 Test scalps for India but the next 84 victims could take time with young Washington suddenly becoming India's first-choice off-break bowler in the Gautam Gambhir era. “I think that's what their (team management and selectors') long term plan is. Ravichandran Ashwin has done a phenomenal job playing for India in taking all those wickets in his career,” Harbhajan told PTI in an exclusive interview when asked if he sees Ashwin's younger Tamil Nadu state mate taking over the mantle of lead spinner.

New Zealand vs England 1st Test Day 4 Live Score Updates

New Zealand vs England, 1st Test Day 4 Live Updates: England are on the verge of wrapping up the first Test against New Zealand in Christchurch. A sustained seam attack by Chris Woakes and Brydon Carse following a belligerent batting effort on Day 3 put England in command. New Zealand were 155 for 6 at the close, ahead by just four runs and with only four wickets remaining. Daryl Mitchell (31 not out) and Nathan Smith (one not out) will resume the innings for the Blackcaps on the fourth day. The duo will aim to help New Zealand set a fighting target for England. The Three Lions made 499 in their first innings, an imposing 151-run lead, led by Harry Brook's 171. (Live Scorecard)

Australia Great's Brutal 'Drop Marnus Labuschagne' Message For Selectors: "Play Some..."

Former pacer Mitchell Johnson reckons that Australia should drop out-of-form Marnus Labuschagne from the playing eleven for the day-night Adelaide Test against India, starting December 6. Labuschagne got out for two (52 balls) in the first innings and 5-ball three in the second essay during the Perth Test. "Marnus Labuschagne — after a lengthy poor run with the bat — should be replaced for the second Test in Adelaide. And that's not for the sake of having someone pay the price for the thrashing in Perth," Johnson wrote in ‘Nightly.' Johnson said it will help Labuschagne to go back to domestic cricket and rediscover his form.

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Arsenal Up To Second, Justin Kluivert's Penalty Hat-Trick Makes History

Prime Minister's XI vs India LIVE Score, Warm-Up Match Day 2: India Focus On Batting Combination

"Cricket Should Win": PCB Softens Tone On India-Pakistan Champions Trophy Row

Hardik Pandya Thanks Childhood Selector For Rs 400 Fee - Video Goes Viral

Sunil Gavaskar Predicts 3 Changes In India XI For Pink-Ball Test: "KL Rahul To Bat At..."

"At The Age Of 38...": On R Ashwin, Harbhajan Singh 's Grim 'Long Term Plan' Warning

New Zealand vs England 1st Test Day 4 Live Score Updates

Australia Great's Brutal 'Drop Marnus Labuschagne' Message For Selectors: "Play Some..."