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WTC Final Qualification: Exact Results India Need To Qualify For Title-Decider

The Indian cricket team gave their ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final qualification hopes a big boost with a comprehensive 295-run victory against Australia in Perth. The result pushed Australia to the second spot on the points table while India claimed the top position. A few days later, South Africa's triumph over Sri Lanka at home saw the Proteas surpass Australia to claim the No. 2 spot, pushing the men from Down Under to No. 3. While there still remain a few months before the WTC points table is finalised, the situation is already looking quite nervy.

India vs Japan LIVE Streaming, ACC U19 Asia Cup 2024: When And Where To Watch?

After a disappointing defeat against Pakistan in their opening U19 Asia Cup match, India take on Japan in the second match of the tournament. India suffered a 43-run defeat in the match, after being given a target of 282 runs by Pakistan to chase. Chasing the total, India was bowled out for 238 in 47.1 overs, with Nikhil Kumar being the highest run-scorer for India. He score 67 runs off 77 balls but his effort went in vain. Against Japan, India simply can't afford to slip up.

Mohammed Shami To Join Team India For Border-Gavaskar Trophy? Report Reveals BCCI's Latest Move

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) continues to put a close look on the fitness of Mohammed Shami, who has made a comeback to competitive cricket after a long-standing injury. The right-arm pacer was not named for India's ongoing tour of Australia due to his injury before he recovered and became available for Bengal to play a Ranji Trophy game. Shami continues to play for the state side, now in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy - a domestic T20 tournament.

Fiorentina's Edoardo Bove 'Stable' After Collapse, Scott McTominay Keeps Napoli Top

Edoardo Bove is stable in hospital after his harrowing and sudden collapse which caused Fiorentina's Serie A clash with champions Inter Milan to be suspended on Sunday, as Scott McTominay kept Napoli top in a 1-0 win at Torino. Fiorentina said that midfielder Bove, who suddenly fell to the turf with 16 minutes on the clock and the game still goalless, was under sedation in the intensive care unit at Florence's Careggi hospital. "Initial cardiological and neurological tests have ruled out severe damage to his central nervous and the cardio-respiratory systems," said Fiorentina in a joint statement with the hospital.

Ligue 1: Marseille Down Monaco With Late Penalty, Lyon Score Four

A Mason Greenwood penalty in the 89th minute handed Marseille a 2-1 victory over Monaco and sent them into second place in Ligue 1 on Sunday, while Alexandre Lacazette netted a hat-trick as Lyon beat rivals Nice 4-1. Earlier, Lille passed up the opportunity to move provisionally into third place in Ligue 1 after conceding a late equaliser to bottom side Montpellier. After leaders Paris Saint-Germain drew on Saturday, it was the chance for the second- and third-placed sides to close the gap to the top.

'Blocked Bottle' Kylian Mbappe Strikes As Real Madrid Beat Getafe

Spanish champions Real Madrid beat Getafe 2-0 to move second in La Liga on Sunday with Kylian Mbappe finding the net after a difficult week, but also missing other presentable chances. The French striker has been criticised for his form of late, but after Jude Bellingham opened the scoring from the penalty spot, Mbappe slotted home a well-taken second. Mbappe wasted three other clear opportunities but Madrid were able to climb within one point of league leaders Barcelona, who lost on Saturday at home against Las Palmas.

"Jasprit Bumrah Is A Joke...": Ex-England Pacer's "Best Player In The World" Verdict

Former England cricket team fast bowler Steven Finn was all praise for Jasprit Bumrah after his match-winning performance against Australia in the first Test match in Perth. Bumrah, who also captained India in the encounter, took eight wickets and played a major role in ensuring the historic win. It was a masterclass from the star India pacer as he made full use of the conditions and took a number of significant wickets. Finn heaped praise on him and even said that he is the best player in the world.

Max Verstappen 'Surprised And Disappointed' By George Russell

Max Verstappen made clear his feelings about George Russell's actions leading to him being stripped of pole position when he spoke out after winning Sunday's chaotic Qatar Grand Prix. The newly-crowned four-time world champion said he felt "surprised and disappointed" by the Mercedes driver's attempt to see him penalised after an incident during qualifying at the Losail International Circuit on Saturday. "I was surprised and disappointed in the stewards' room," said Verstappen. "I have been in there many times, of course, but I have never before seen someone trying to screw someone else over that hard."

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WTC Final Qualification: Exact Results India Need To Qualify For Title-Decider

India vs Japan LIVE Streaming, ACC U19 Asia Cup 2024: When And Where To Watch?

Mohammed Shami To Join Team India For Border-Gavaskar Trophy? Report Reveals BCCI's Latest Move

Fiorentina's Edoardo Bove 'Stable' After Collapse, Scott McTominay Keeps Napoli Top

Ligue 1: Marseille Down Monaco With Late Penalty, Lyon Score Four

'Blocked Bottle' Kylian Mbappe Strikes As Real Madrid Beat Getafe

"Jasprit Bumrah Is A Joke...": Ex-England Pacer's "Best Player In The World" Verdict

Max Verstappen 'Surprised And Disappointed' By George Russell