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"Will Take A Call...": India Coach Provides Massive Injury Update On Shubman Gill

Ahead of his side's first Test against Australia at Perth, Indian bowling coach Morne Morkel gave an update on fitness of young batter Shubman Gill, saying that he is improving on "day-to-day basis" and a call on his selection will be taken on the morning of the match. The first Test between India and Australia will kickstart from Friday at Perth's Optus Stadium. Both sides, placed at the top two spots of the ICC World Test Championship points tally will be aiming to make their chances for the final stronger. While India seeks to bounce back after a rare, but humiliating home setback against New Zealand, Australia would be aiming to avoid a hat-trick of series losses to India at home.

"There Is Only One Rafa": Carlos Alcaraz's Tribute To Tennis Legend Nadal

Young Spanish tennis sensation paid tribute to compatriot and legend Rafael Nadal, who bowed out of professional tennis following Davis Cup quarterfinal tie against Netherlands, saying that it has been a blessing to be able to live through his entire career, first as a child watching his idol play, then teaming up with him during his playing days. The professional tennis journey of 22-time Grand Slam champion Nadal came to an end with a straight-set loss to Netherlands' Botic van de Zandschulp by 6-4, 6-4 in the opening encounter of Spain's quarterfinal match against the Netherlands in the Davis Cup on Wednesday morning.

Ricky Ponting Compares Border-Gavaskar Trophy Rivalry To The Ashes

Ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, Hall of Famer, Ricky Ponting has compared the Australia-India rivalry to that of the Ashes, stating that these battles are among the most anticipated in world cricket. The first Test of the highly-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy will be played at Perth's Optus Stadium from November 22 onwards. The former Australian skipper has urged both teams to maintain a competitive but fair spirit throughout the series. Speaking about the intensity and banter expected during the series, Ponting said he anticipates the matches to be played on the edge.

Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa To Flag Off Adani Ahmedabad Marathon

The 8th edition of the Adani Ahmedabad Marathon, a prestigious running event, will be flagged off by chess grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa on November 24. The marathon will start and end at the Sabarmati Riverfront Sports Park, managed and operated by Adani Sportsline. Praggnanandhaa will be joined by athlete-actor Saiyami Kher at the event. The participating categories include the full marathon (42.195 km), half marathon (21.097 km), 10 km run, and 5 km run.

Lionel Messi Provides Outrageous Assist As Argentina Defeat Peru - Watch

A magnificent volley from Lautaro Martinez was enough to give world champions Argentina a 1-0 win over Peru while Brazil were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Uruguay in South American World Cup qualifying on Tuesday. Argentina remain on top of the CONMEBOL standings with their qualification for the 2026 tournament surely just a matter of time. It was far from a vintage performance from Lionel Scaloni's team, but a moment of magic from Inter Milan's Martinez proved decisive at the 'Bombonera' stadium in Buenos Aires. Lionel Messi floated in a cross from the left and Martinez leapt into the air, leaning back as he cracked a thundering left-footed volley past Pedro Gallese.

"Paisa Mila Ya...": Kuldeep Yadav's Brutal Reply To Internet Troll Goes Viral

Indian cricket team spinner Kuldeep Yadav's brutal reply to an internet troll has gone viral on social media. A year after India's heartbreaking loss to Australia in the ODI World Cup 2023 final, Kuldeep was targeted by a user on X (formerly Twitter). Kuldeep went wicketless in the final and India slumped to a six-wicket defeat. There was a post on the social media platform that harshly criticised Kuldeep for this performance and the spinner's response left a lot of users stunned. “Hanji kis cheez ki dikkat hai apko , itna pyara likhne ke liye paise mile ya koi Jati dus mani hai (Yes, so, what's bothering you so much? Did you get money to write such beautiful words, or do you have a personal hatred for me?),” Kuldeep wrote.

Mitchell Marsh Admits Getting Better At Dealing With Failures Ahead Of Test Against India

Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh, heading into the highly-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India as an in-form Test batter, said that over the years, he has worked hard on the mental side of his game and has learnt to let his failures go. Marsh, a pace-bowling all-rounder with his explosive batting will be one of the talking points of the series against India. In his Test run from 2014-19, Marsh, son of legendary Goeff Marsh, struggled big time, averaging a poor 25.20 and having made just three centuries and six fifties in 55 innings.

Argentina Football Team, Featuring Lionel Messi, To Play In Kerala In 2025

Kerala Sports Minister V Abdurahiman on Wednesday revealed that the Argentina football team, including legendary player Lionel Messi, will visit the state next year for an international match. Addressing a press conference, the minister stated that the match would be conducted under the complete supervision of the state government. "All the financial assistance for organising this high-profile football event will be provided by the merchants of the state," the minister said, expressing confidence in Kerala's ability to host the historic occasion.

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"Will Take A Call...": India Coach Provides Massive Injury Update On Shubman Gill

"There Is Only One Rafa": Carlos Alcaraz's Tribute To Tennis Legend Nadal

Ricky Ponting Compares Border-Gavaskar Trophy Rivalry To The Ashes

Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa To Flag Off Adani Ahmedabad Marathon

Lionel Messi Provides Outrageous Assist As Argentina Defeat Peru - Watch

"Paisa Mila Ya...": Kuldeep Yadav's Brutal Reply To Internet Troll Goes Viral

Mitchell Marsh Admits Getting Better At Dealing With Failures Ahead Of Test Against India

Argentina Football Team, Featuring Lionel Messi, To Play In Kerala In 2025