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Australia Announce Playing XI For 3rd Test vs India, Make One Big Change

Australia's Josh Hazlewood was cleared of injury Friday to reunite with fellow pace spearheads Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc for the crunch third Test against India in Brisbane. The five-match series is finely poised at 1-1 after the visitors won the first game in Perth by 295 runs before crumbling to a 10-wicket defeat with the pink ball in Adelaide. Hazlewood took five wickets in Perth but picked up a side strain that ruled him out of the next clash. Scott Boland performed admirably in his place, but it was not enough to save him.

Resurgent Bayer Leverkusen Find Form To Keep Tabs On Runaway Bayern Munich

Toiling quietly behind leaders Bayern Munich and surprise package Eintracht Frankfurt, Bayer Leverkusen have returned to the form which took them to a league-cup double last season. Xabi Alonso's side, who travel to mid-table Augsburg on Saturday, may be seven points behind Bayern but are the only side which truly stokes fear into the German giants' hearts. Leverkusen torched all before them last season, breaking through for a first Bundesliga title without losing a game -- something no other team, not even Bayern, had done before.

World Chess Championship: D Gukesh Becomes Youngest World Chess Champion

Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh on Thursday became the youngest world chess champion at 18 years after beating title-holder Ding Liren of China in the 14th and last game of a roller-coaster showdown that went right down to the wire. Gukesh secured the requisite 7.5 points as against 6.5 of Liren after winning the last classical time control game of the 14-game match that seemed headed for a draw for most part.

Manchester United Grab Win At Viktoria Plzen In Europa League, Tottenham Hotspur Held By Rangers

Rasmus Hojlund fired Manchester United to a late 2-1 win at Viktoria Plzen in the Europa League on Thursday, while Tottenham were held to a stalemate at Rangers. Ruben Amorim's United side came from behind to best the Czech side thanks to a second-half brace by Danish striker Hojlund, they now sit seventh in the league phase standings. "The win is important at the moment and it's good to prepare for the next game," United manager Amorim told TNT Sports.

"My Head Started Spinning, I Collapsed": Vinod Kambli Breaks Silence On Health Issues

Over the past few weeks, a lot has been said and written about former India cricketer Vinod Kambli's health struggles. Recently, Kambli attended a function honouring the late Ramakant Achrekar, who coached him and Sachin Tendulkar at the Shivaji Park in Mumbai. Several videos went viral on social media where Kambli even struggled to properly conduct himself. However, Kambli has now opened up on his health struggles. The 52-year-old is doing 'better' but suffered a health scare about a month back.

"My Dreams Are Bigger": Hockey Icon PR Sreejesh Takes 'Baby Steps' Towards Coaching Ambitions

"Coaching and playing career are totally different. In playing career, all the actions and results are because of your hard work.

The 'Blunder' That Cost Ding Liren World Championship Title, Left D Gukesh Stunned

Usually a master of close finishes, Chinese Grandmaster and defending world chess champion, Ding Liren, succumbed to the pressure of a high-stakes game. The result meant Ding failed to defend his title, allowing his opponent, GM D Gukesh from India, to become the youngest-ever winner of the World Chess Championships. When it seemed that the final game was going to end in a draw and the tiebreaks were unavoidable, Ding, in a surprising turn of events, shot himself in the foot. Gukesh, however, didn't disappoint.

Manchester City Host Manchester United In Crisis Derby, Newcastle Need Win

Manchester's crisis-hit clubs face off in the Premier League when City host United on Sunday while Newcastle boss Eddie Howe badly needs a win against Leicester at St James' Park. Leaders Liverpool, playing Fulham at Anfield, will expect to stretch their lead at the top of the table a day before second-placed Chelsea take on Brentford. AFP Sport looks at the major talking points ahead of the weekend action.

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Australia Announce Playing XI For 3rd Test vs India, Make One Big Change

Resurgent Bayer Leverkusen Find Form To Keep Tabs On Runaway Bayern Munich

World Chess Championship: D Gukesh Becomes Youngest World Chess Champion

Manchester United Grab Win At Viktoria Plzen In Europa League, Tottenham Hotspur Held By Rangers

"My Head Started Spinning, I Collapsed": Vinod Kambli Breaks Silence On Health Issues

"My Dreams Are Bigger": Hockey Icon PR Sreejesh Takes 'Baby Steps' Towards Coaching Ambitions

The 'Blunder' That Cost Ding Liren World Championship Title, Left D Gukesh Stunned

Manchester City Host Manchester United In Crisis Derby, Newcastle Need Win