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Hardik Pandya Joined By Uncapped Indian Among 10 Most Searched Athletes In 2024. No Kohli, Rohit

As the year 2024 nears its conclusion, we look back at the top sporting moments that defined the last 12 months. For India, the T20 World Cup triumph was unarguably the biggest highlight while the retirement of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from the shortest format also became a big talking point. However, when it comes to the list of the most-searched sports persons on Google across the globe, neither Virat nor Rohit made the cut. The only member of India's T20 World Cup-winning team who made it to the top 10 was Hardik Pandya.

West Indies Pacer, Who Went Unsold In IPL Auction, Fined By ICC. The Reason Is...

West Indies pacer Alzarri Joseph was fined for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the first ODI against Bangladesh in St Kitts. According to a release from ICC on Tuesday, Joseph was found to have violated Article 2.3 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to the "use of an audible obscenity." The incident took place before the start of play, when Joseph used offensive and abusive language during an exchange with the fourth umpire. The umpire had asked Joseph to avoid stepping onto the pitch with his spikes on, which prompted the inappropriate language.

Losses, Legal Action, Alienation: PCB Sent Brutal Message Over Champions Trophy Withdrawal Threat

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) could face revenue losses, lawsuits and risk alienation from the cricket world if it decides to withdraw from the ICC Champions Trophy as deadlock persists with governing body ICC over the mode of organising the 50-over event scheduled in February-March. A senior cricket administrator who is well versed with the organisation ICC events told PTI on Wednesday that it would not be an easy decision for the PCB to not play in the Champions Trophy if their Hybrid Model formula is not accepted in its entirety by the ICC and Board of Control for Cricket in India.

World Chess Championship: Nerves To play Crucial Role As D Gukesh, Ding Liren Head For Close Finish

A handy lead has slipped through his grip but Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh will rely on his steely resolve to bounce back when he takes on enigmatic defending champion Ding Liren in the 13th game of the World Chess Championship that has been quite a roller-coaster ride for the players. The 18-year-old Gukesh, who is the youngest challenger to the title, and the 32-year-old defending champion from China have been locked in an intriguing battle in which both have held leads for not too long. They will resume on Wednesday after a day of rest.

Yankees Reportedly Agree Eight-Year, 218 Million Dollars Deal With Pitcher Max Fried

The New York Yankees have agreed to sign left-handed pitcher Max Fried to an eight-year, $218 million dollar contract -- the largest ever for a left-handed hurler, MLB.com reported Tuesday. The reported deal would be the fourth-largest for any pitcher, a list led by the Los Angeles Dodgers' 10-year, $700 million contract with Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani. Fried would join right-hander Gerrit Cole in a formidable Yankees rotation. He had an 11-10 record with the Atlanta Braves last season with a 3.25 earned run average in 29 starts.

Pressure On Ange Postecoglou For Tottenham Hotspur's Europa League Trip To Rangers

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou returns to Glasgow on Thursday for a Europa League Battle of Britain against Rangers in desperate need of a victory to calm speculation over his future. Spurs have won just once in their past seven games in all competitions -- a spectacular 4-0 rout of English champions Manchester City -- to tumble to 11th in the Premier League and ninth in the Europa League. A 4-3 defeat to London rivals Chelsea on Sunday encapsulated the Jekyll and Hyde nature of the Australian's side in 90 minutes.

"Virat Kohli Ki Kamzori...": Ex-India Star's Blunt Advice Ahead Of 3rd Test

Former India cricketer-turned-pundit Mohammad Kaif has advised Team India to take inspiration from the way Australia targeted Virat Kohli's weakness in their own plans to get Travis Head out cheaply. Kaif stated that even a player like Scott Boland - who isn't a regular in the Australia first XI - knew exactly that Kohli's weaknesses can be targeted by bowling in the outside off-stump region. Similarly, Kaif said that India should also be able to target Travis Head's weakness in playing balls outside the off-stump.

David Miller And George Linde Take South Africa To Win Over Pakistan

A power-packed innings by David Miller and a career-best all-round performance by George Linde took South Africa to an 11-run win in the first T20I century against Pakistan at Kingsmead on Friday. Miller slammed 82 off 40 balls with four fours and eight sixes and Linde hit a rapid 48 in a South African total of 183 for nine. Left-arm spinner Linde followed up by taking four for 21. Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan hit 74 and his team were still in with a chance of winning until he was caught off the second ball of the final over.

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Hardik Pandya Joined By Uncapped Indian Among 10 Most Searched Athletes In 2024. No Kohli, Rohit

West Indies Pacer, Who Went Unsold In IPL Auction, Fined By ICC. The Reason Is...

Losses, Legal Action, Alienation: PCB Sent Brutal Message Over Champions Trophy Withdrawal Threat

World Chess Championship: Nerves To play Crucial Role As D Gukesh, Ding Liren Head For Close Finish

Yankees Reportedly Agree Eight-Year, 218 Million Dollars Deal With Pitcher Max Fried

Pressure On Ange Postecoglou For Tottenham Hotspur's Europa League Trip To Rangers

"Virat Kohli Ki Kamzori...": Ex-India Star's Blunt Advice Ahead Of 3rd Test

David Miller And George Linde Take South Africa To Win Over Pakistan