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Valencia CF, Once Champions But Now 19th In La Liga, Hire New Manager From English 2nd Tier

La Liga's relegation-threatened Valencia have appointed Carlos Corberan as their new manager after prising him from English second-tier side West Bromwich Albion, the clubs announced on Wednesday. The fallen Spanish giants exercised a buyout clause in Corberan's contract to bring him to Mestalla on a deal lasting to 2027, days after sacking coach Ruben Baraja. Corberan, a former Valencia youth goalkeeper, guided West Brom to the Championship playoffs last season. He spent just over two years at the club, which expressed its "gratitude and best wishes".

"Flawed Statement": Rohit Sharma Accused Of "Not Speaking His Mind" On Virat Kohli's Form

Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar has questioned captain Rohit Sharma over his remarks while defending star batter Virat Kohli. During a pre-match press conference on Tuesday, Rohit was asked about Kohli's form, and his supposed shortcoming outside off-stump. However, Rohit played down any concerns, adding that Kohli will find a way out of the slump. "Kohli's off stump... you only say modern day great. Modern-day greats figure out their own path," Rohit had said.

Watch: Female Fan Gets Creative For Rohit Sharma's Autograph, Ties Bat With Rope And Throws It

Wherever they go, Indian cricketers boast a serious fan-following, and a perfect example appeared ahead of the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Melbourne. Such is the fanfare and craze to get a glimpse of their favourite superstars, that a woman devised a rather creative plan to get an autograph from India captain Rohit Sharma. Standing on a balcony area, the woman tied a bat with a string and threw it down for Rohit to be able to sign from below.

Star, Who Last Played In 2021, Returns As Pakistan Name Playing XI For Boxing Day Test vs South Africa

Pakistan have named the 34-year-old pacer Mohammad Abbas in the playing XI for the opening Test of the two-match series against South Africa, starting December 26 at SuperSport Park. Abbas, a stalwart of Pakistan's Test setup with 90 wickets in 25 matches, last donned the whites in August 2021 against the West Indies in Kingston. Pakistan's batting lineup for the Centurion Test has undergone significant reshuffling. Abdullah Shafique, who scored 132 runs in the home Test series against England last October, has been left out.

Shubman Gill Receives Big Advice From Australia Great Amid Dismal Run: "Away From Home..."

Australia great Ricky Ponting believes the Indian opener Shubman Gill's overseas record is not as strong as his performances at home, but the ex-Aussie skipper feels the right-hander can improve his fortunes in Australia with minor changes to his approach. Gill averages 23.8 across nine Tests in England, Bangladesh, West Indies, South Africa and Australia. In the same period, he has accumulated 1177 runs and scored four hundreds across 17 Tests at an average of 42.03 at home. "I love watching him play. When you're watching him bat and bat well, he looks as good as anyone in world cricket. But the numbers don't really stack up, do they, away from home?" Ponting said on The ICC Review.

R Ashwin Watches Travis Head's Training Video, Pinpoints His Exact Game Plan

Travis Head has been a bane for India on many occasions by now, and getting him out cheaply will be crucial for India's hopes of winning the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Head has already smashed two centuries (152 and 140 respectively) in the second and third Tests, tormenting the Indian bowlers at will, and also adapting to his weaknesses. In a video shared on social media showing the left-hander batting in the nets, Head seems to be working on his weak areas again, and the recently-retired Ravichandran Ashwin pointed out exactly that.

MS Dhoni Sets Internet Ablaze With New 'Santa Claus' Look, Poses With Wife Sakshi And Daughter Ziva

Legendary India captain has won the internet again, as he appeared in a new avatar on Christmas Day. With MS Dhoni having left international cricket for over five years now, he is often seen spending a lot of time with his family. In an Instagram post shared by his wife Sakshi Dhoni, the former India captain can be seen disguised in a Santa Claus outfit, alongside her and their daughter Ziva. The post has sent the internet into a frenzy, gathering over 500,000 likes within just two hours of being posted.

Sunil Gavaskar Warns India Against This Bold 'Boxing Day' Change: "Can't Drop..."

As the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy reaches a critical juncture with the series tied 1-1, Team India faces significant selection dilemmas ahead of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). The aftermath of the third Test at the Gabba, which ended in a hard-fought draw, has triggered a wave of planned and speculative changes, with legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar weighing in on the decisions the Indian team management must make.

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Valencia CF, Once Champions But Now 19th In La Liga, Hire New Manager From English 2nd Tier

"Flawed Statement": Rohit Sharma Accused Of "Not Speaking His Mind" On Virat Kohli's Form

Watch: Female Fan Gets Creative For Rohit Sharma's Autograph, Ties Bat With Rope And Throws It

Star, Who Last Played In 2021, Returns As Pakistan Name Playing XI For Boxing Day Test vs South Africa

Shubman Gill Receives Big Advice From Australia Great Amid Dismal Run: "Away From Home..."

R Ashwin Watches Travis Head's Training Video, Pinpoints His Exact Game Plan

MS Dhoni Sets Internet Ablaze With New 'Santa Claus' Look, Poses With Wife Sakshi And Daughter Ziva

Sunil Gavaskar Warns India Against This Bold 'Boxing Day' Change: "Can't Drop..."