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Napoli announced on Monday the signing of AC Milan attacker Noah Okafor following the departure of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia last month. Switzerland's Okafor arrives at the Serie A leaders on loan until the end of the season, with an option to buy. Georgia's Kvaratskhelia left Napoli in January for Paris Saint-Germain in a deal worth a reported 70 million euros ($72 million). "Welcome Noah," Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis said on X.
Abhishek Sharma hit a sensational 135 off just 54 balls in the fifth T20I between India and England, drawing plaudits from fellow cricketers, experts and fans from across the world. Abhishek's 135 became the highest individual score by an Indian player in T20I cricket, surpassing Shubman Gill's previous record of 126. The compliments for Abhishek did not stop after the game, with several players even saying that it is the best T20I innings they have ever watched. One of them was India star KL Rahul, who took to social media to show his appreciation.
Star batter Virat Kohli needs 94 runs to break India legend Sachin Tendulkar's all-time record in One-Day Internationals. Kohli, who will feature in a three-match ODI series starting February 6, could become the fastest man to reach the landmark of 14,000 ODI runs. Tendulkar set the record in his 350th innings during an ODI against Pakistan in Peshawar in Februray 2006. He had scored a century in that match but India lost the match by 7 runs (DLS method) at the Arbab Niaz Stadium.
Adani International School celebrated its annual sports day here on Friday with Indian pacer Ishant Sharma gracing the occasion as the chief guest. As many as 550 children took part in the school's annual sports day. An influential figure in Indian cricket, Sharma, who has spearheaded the nation's pace attack for over a decade, brought valuable experience and insights, which inspired the young athletes. Sharma has played 105 tests, 80 ODIs and 14 T20 tournaments and has 434 international wickets in his name.
Manchester City signed Nico Gonzalez from Porto in the biggest move from Premier League clubs on Monday's transfer deadline day, while Bayern Munich's Mathys Tel headed to Tottenham on loan. City's midfield frailties without Ballon d'Or winner Rodri, who is out for the season due to a serious knee injury, were exposed in a 5-1 thrashing at Arsenal on Sunday. Pep Guardiola's men find themselves in a battle just to qualify for next season's Champions League, with the defending champions sitting fifth in the Premier League, 15 points behind leaders Liverpool.
India's Champions Trophy squad has been out for a while, but certain players' performances in the recently-concluded T20I series against England have triggered talks of 'changes'. While India have picked up 4 spinners for the marquee ICC event, veteran all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin has asked for Varun Chakravarthy to be added to the squad. Chakravarthy was brilliant with the ball against England, picking up 14 wickets in 5 matches as he was deservedly named the player of the series. Chakravarthy hasn't yet played an ODI for India but is likely to make his debut in the 50-over assignment against England.
In a video posted by the BCCI on Monday, Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan revealed 'Master Blaster' Sachin Tendulkar as his "number one" favourite cricketer and the 2011 World Cup final his most "memorable match." Aamir wasa present at the Wankhede Stadium during the fifth T20I between India and England. It was utter dominance from India, with Abhishek Sharma taking centerstage with his swashbuckling performance. With his record-breaking century, Abhishek lifted the hosts to a mammoth total of 247/9, India's fourth-highest in the T20I format. After Abhishek's blitz, the Indian bowlers took the limelight with a clinical performance to seal a comfortable 150-run victory, leaving England bamboozled with a 4-1 series win.
Just over two weeks remain till the start of the Champions Trophy 2025, and hosts Pakistan were dealt a major blow as 22-year-old opener Saim Ayub was confirmed unavailable for the tournament. Pakistan also confirmed the comeback of veteran opener Fakhar Zaman, but Ayub's absence will likely force Pakistan to use star batter Babar Azam at the top of the order as well. In light of the situation, former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has stated that Babar would have an excuse ready if he fails to perform as an opener.