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Lando Norris Wins Brazil GP Sprint Race, Cuts Max Verstappen's F1 Championship Lead To...

Lando Norris trimmed two points off Max Verstappen's lead in Formula One's drivers' world championship on Saturday after claiming victory ahead of his McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri in the sprint race at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. The title-chasing Briton took the lead on lap 22 of the 24-lap race, when Piastri swapped positions with him before fending off the challenge of three-time champion Verstappen in his Red Bull.

Arsenal's Premier League Title Hopes Suffer Yet Another Dent After 1-0 Defeat To Newcastle

Newcastle put a huge dent in Arsenal's title aspirations on Saturday, winning 1-0 to give leaders Manchester City the chance to move eight points clear of the Gunners at the top of the Premier League. Alexander Isak scored what proved to be the winning goal in the 12th minute, heading home Anthony Gordon's pinpoint cross from the right. Arsenal struggled to get out of first gear and although they dominated possession, they produced just one shot on target in the entire game.

"How's Prithvi Shaw Going?" Australian Coach Takes Subtle Dig At India Star While Talking About This Player

Well-known Australian batting coach Neil D'Costa has cited Prithvi Shaw's decline in international cricket as a cautionary example, urging Australian selectors not to "rush" 19-year-old sensation Sam Konstas into Test cricket for the blockbuster series against India. He says Konstas isn't ready for the traditional five-day format yet, joining the debate around who would partner Usman Khawaja at the top in the five-match rubber against their fierce rivals from the sub-continent.

"Was Getting Difficult To...": Report Reveals Why Rishabh Pant Was Not Retained By Delhi Capitals

Swashbuckling wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has been released by the Delhi Capitals ahead of IPL 2025 auction. The news became official once DC announced the list of their retained players and it didn't have the name of Pant in it. The 27-year-old joined the Delhi-based franchise in 2016 and started leading the Capitals in 2021. In 2020, Delhi Capitals reached their first-ever final. However, in the last season, they narrowly missed the playoffs based on net run rate, with Pant being their captain. A recent media report has revealed on why Pant was not retained by the Delhi-based franchise.

KL Rahul To Be Re-Bought In IPL Auction By LSG? Coach Justin Langer Hints Big Strategy

Their objective of forming a strong core achieved with the retention of men like Nicholas Pooran and Mayank Yadav, Lucknow Super Giants are now aiming to bring back their players from last year's squad in the upcoming IPL mega auction, said head coach Justin Langer on Saturday. LSG ended retained five players -- four of whom are Indians, and two of whom are uncapped, including swashbuckling West Indian batter Pooran.

Sarfaraz Khan's Father Left In Sheer Disbelief As Son Departs For Second Duck In Three Tests

Sarfaraz Khan has endured a rough few innings for India. Apart from slamming 150 in the first Test against New Zealand, Sarfaraz has reached double digits only once in the series, failing to do so in three other occasions, including two ducks. In the second innings of the third Test, Sarfaraz fell for zero again, as he was caught behind on his fourth delivery, off Ajaz Patel's bowling. His father Naushad seemed to be in disbelief when the cameras directed to him following Sarfaraz's dismissal.

"100% Pain Free" Mohammed Shami Won't Play In Bengal's Next Game On BCCI's Advice? Report Reveals

India fast-bowler Mohammed Shami, who is recovering from an ankle injury, will not play in Bengal's upcoming Ranji Trophy match against Karnataka, starting from November 6 in Bengaluru. The squad led by Anustup Majumdar, announced on Saturday, did not include Shami's name. Though the Bengal squad remains unchanged for the fifth round of the Ranji Trophy against Madhya Pradesh, there is a high likelihood of Shami taking part in the match scheduled to begin from November 13 at Holkar Stadium in Indore.

"We Should Wrap It Up...": R Ashwin Reveals Target Expectations For India vs New Zealand In 3rd Test

Senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin admitted that a chase of around 150 won't be very easy for the Indian batters on a not-so typical Wankhede turner, where the track is behaving differently at two ends. New Zealand ended the second day at 171 for 9 in their second innings with an overall lead of 143 which many like former India captain and head coach Anil Kumble believes is a challenging target if one factors in the track.

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Lando Norris Wins Brazil GP Sprint Race, Cuts Max Verstappen's F1 Championship Lead To...

Arsenal's Premier League Title Hopes Suffer Yet Another Dent After 1-0 Defeat To Newcastle

"How's Prithvi Shaw Going?" Australian Coach Takes Subtle Dig At India Star While Talking About This Player

"Was Getting Difficult To...": Report Reveals Why Rishabh Pant Was Not Retained By Delhi Capitals

KL Rahul To Be Re-Bought In IPL Auction By LSG? Coach Justin Langer Hints Big Strategy

Sarfaraz Khan's Father Left In Sheer Disbelief As Son Departs For Second Duck In Three Tests

"100% Pain Free" Mohammed Shami Won't Play In Bengal's Next Game On BCCI's Advice? Report Reveals

"We Should Wrap It Up...": R Ashwin Reveals Target Expectations For India vs New Zealand In 3rd Test