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Williams Duo Carlos Sainz, Alex Albon Slam FIA For Possible Swearing Bans On F1 Drivers

Williams duo Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon say it is wrong that they and their fellow Formula One drivers should face bans for swearing. Sainz, who has moved to British team Williams from Italian giants Ferrari, criticised the move by motorsport governing body the FIA to codify a rule that can mean drivers are fined or suspended for swearing or criticising officials. Albon added the drivers had already spoken among themselves about how to respond to the move.

"Does He Play For India?": Pakistan Star Blasts PCB Over Selective VVIP Treatment

Out-of-favour Pakistan pacer Hasan Ali has accused his country's cricket board of favouritism. Speaking in a recent interaction, Hasan questioned the PCB for sending star batter Saim Ayub for treatment in London, while adding why other players don't get the same privilege. Hasan also recalled the time when he suffered multiple injuries and was out of cricket for lengthy period, revealing that the PCB did not come to his aide at that time. Saim has been out of action since the tour of South Africa last month, and will take no part in the upcoming Champions Trophy. He suffered a right ankle fracture and is currently in London for rehabiliation.

Bayern Edge Out Celtic To Reach Champions League Last 16 As Milan Are Dumped Out

Bayern Munich needed a stoppage-time goal to see off Celtic and secure a place in the last 16 of the Champions League on Tuesday, while AC Milan were dumped out by Feyenoord and both Club Brugge and Benfica also advanced. In Germany, Bayern were defending a 2-1 lead over Celtic in their play-off tie from last week's first leg but the Bundesliga leaders were unable to put the tie to bed, with Harry Kane hitting the bar before half-time.

Pep Guardiola Underestimating Manchester City Chances, Says Real Madrid's Carlo Ancelotti

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Tuesday his Manchester City counterpart Pep Guardiola was deliberately underestimating the English side's hopes of reaching the Champions League last 16. European champions Madrid hold a 3-2 lead on City, who have struggled this season and are fourth in the Premier League, ahead of the play-off round second leg on Wednesday at the Santiago Bernabeu. After thrashing Newcastle 4-0 on Saturday, Guardiola said English champions City have only a one percent chance of ousting the record 15-time European Cup winners.

PCB Takes Big Step Days After India Flag Controversy In Champions Trophy

Just days after a controversy was triggered due to the absence of India's flat from Karachi's National Stadium ahead of the start of the ICC Champions Trophy, amends seem to have been made. In the latest visuals that have been shared on social media from the venue, India's flag has been placed alongside other participating nations for the Champions Trophy. Many theories were contemplated when the National Stadium didn't feature India's flag a few days before the start of the event. But, all seems to be well now.

Matteo Berrettini Ends Novak Djokovic Comeback At Qatar Open

Novak Djokovic's comeback came to a crashing halt on Tuesday as he lost 7-6 (7/4), 6-2 to Matteo Berrettini in the second round of the Qatar Open. Djokovic, who was seeded third and received a first-round bye, was playing his first match since limping out of his Australian Open semi-final in January. But the Serb said that while he was not 100 per cent, fitness was not the issue. "I was outplayed by just a better player today," he said.

Harshit Rana Snubbed From Champions Trophy India XI By Legend. "Not As Good As..."

Australian great Ricky Ponting will pick Arshdeep Singh over Harshit Rana for India's Champions Trophy opener against Bangladesh here on Thursday with the Rohit Sharma-led side hoping to fill the huge void left by injured pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah. Rana has done alright in the chances he has got ahead of the ICC event but Ponting feels the left-arm pacer Arshdeep is better suited to bowl in all phases of the 50-over game. "I would go with the left-armer and I'd go with Arshdeep (to replace Bumrah)," Ponting said on The ICC Review.

F1 Great Lewis Hamilton 'Invigorated' By Ferrari Move Ahead Of New Season

Lewis Hamilton said he felt "invigorated" and "full of life" following a move to Ferrari as his new car was unveiled in front of some 15,000 raucous fans during the 2025 Formula One season launch at London's O2 Arena on Tuesday. Seven-times world champion Hamilton has left Mercedes after 12 seasons to join the Italian giants for the upcoming campaign that starts with next month's Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne. Ferrari have been ever present throughout Formula One's 75-year history and the prospect of winning a record eighth drivers' championship with the 'Scuderia' has clearly proved enticing for 40-year-old British motorsport great Hamilton.

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Williams Duo Carlos Sainz, Alex Albon Slam FIA For Possible Swearing Bans On F1 Drivers

"Does He Play For India?": Pakistan Star Blasts PCB Over Selective VVIP Treatment

Bayern Edge Out Celtic To Reach Champions League Last 16 As Milan Are Dumped Out

Pep Guardiola Underestimating Manchester City Chances, Says Real Madrid's Carlo Ancelotti

PCB Takes Big Step Days After India Flag Controversy In Champions Trophy

Matteo Berrettini Ends Novak Djokovic Comeback At Qatar Open

Harshit Rana Snubbed From Champions Trophy India XI By Legend. "Not As Good As..."

F1 Great Lewis Hamilton 'Invigorated' By Ferrari Move Ahead Of New Season