<p>India's nail-biting 5-run win against Bangladesh all but confirmed their spot in the semi-finals of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022 but Rohit Sharma &amp; Co. are far from safe in Group 1. They still need to win their fifth and final Super 12 encounter against Zimbabwe on Sunday (November 06) to confirm their berth in the knockout stages of the competition.</p>

<p>India are currently on top of the points table in Group 1 with six points from four matches so far. They will take on Zimbabwe at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Sunday. India defeated Pakistan and Netherlands in their first two games before slipping up against South Africa. They bounced back to register their third win by beating Bangladesh earlier this week.</p>

<p>While the win has put them in touching distance of a spot in the semi-finals, they still need to avoid a defeat against Zimbabwe to be certain of qualification. If India lose against Zimbabwe, it will be a three-horse race in Group 1 with Pakistan back in contention for a spot in the semi-finals.</p>

<p>Pakistan, who are currently in the third spot in the points table with 4 points from four games are virtually out of contention but their chances depend on India and South Africa. Pakistan will play Bangladesh in their last game on Sunday while South Africa will face Netherlands.</p>

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<p><strong>A look at all possible scenarios in Group 1 if India lose against Zimbabwe:</strong></p>

<p><strong>1) Pakistan win, South Africa lose</strong></p>

<p>If Pakistan manage to beat Bangladesh and South Africa lose against Netherlands, India will qualify for the semi-finals along with Babar Azam &amp; Co. as the Proteas only have five points from four games so far. A loss against Netherlands can shatter South Africa's hope of qualifying for the top four.</p>

<p><strong>2) Pakistan lose, South Africa win</strong></p>

<p>If South Africa beat Netherlands and Pakistan go down against Bangladesh, India will drop to the second spot in the group but will qualify for the semi-finals as they have a better net run rate of +0.730 as of now compared to Bangladesh's -1.276.</p>

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<p><strong>3) South Africa and Pakistan win</strong></p>

<p>India will be in a spot of bother if they lose against Zimbabwe and both Pakistan and South Africa win their respective matches. Both South Africa (+1.441) and Pakistan (+1.117) have a better net run rate compared to India which will see India get knocked out of the competition in this scenario.</p>

<p><strong>4) India-Zimbabwe washed, Pakistan and South Africa win</strong></p>

<p>If India's game against Zimbabwe is washed out completely and both teams get a point each, India will qualify for the semi-finals even if both Pakistan and South Africa win their respective matches. A washout will take India to seven points, pacing them above Pakistan on the table as the Men in Green can reach a maximum of only six points.</p>

<p><strong>5) Pakistan-Bangladesh washed, South Africa win</strong></p>

<p>If Pakistan's game against Bangladesh is washed out completely and points are shared, India will comfortably qualify for the semi-finals as the second-placed team with six points.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>6) South Africa-Netherlands washed, Pakistan win</strong></p>

<p>If Pakistan manage to beat Bangladesh and rain plays spoilsport in South Africa's clash against Netherlands, India will get knocked out of the competition. A point from a tied game will see South Africa take the top spot with seven points while Pakistan will overtake India in the second spot with a better net run rate.</p>

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India's nail-biting 5-run win against Bangladesh all but confirmed their spot in the semi-finals of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022 but Rohit Sharma & Co. are far from safe in Group 1.

India's nail-biting 5-run win against Bangladesh all but confirmed their spot in the semi-finals of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022 but Rohit Sharma & Co. are far from safe in Group 1. They still need to win their fifth and final Super 12 encounter against Zimbabwe on Sunday (November 06) to confirm their berth in the knockout stages of the competition. India are currently on top of the points table in Group 1 with six points from four matches so far. They will take on Zimbabwe at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Sunday. India defeated Pakistan and Netherlands in their first two games before slipping up against South Africa. They bounced back to register their third win by beating Bangladesh earlier this week. While the win has put them in touching distance of a spot in the semi-finals, they still need to avoid a defeat against Zimbabwe to be certain of qualification. If India lose against Zimbabwe, it will be a three-horse race in Group 1 with Pakistan back in contention for a spot in the semi-finals. Pakistan, who are currently in the third spot in the points table with 4 points from four games are virtually out of contention but their chances depend on India and South Africa. Pakistan will play Bangladesh in their last game on Sunday while South Africa will face Netherlands. Also Read: Happy Birthday Virat Kohli: A look at five incredible records held by Indian superstar A look at all possible scenarios in Group 1 if India lose against Zimbabwe: 1) Pakistan win, South Africa lose If Pakistan manage to beat Bangladesh and South Africa lose against Netherlands, India will qualify for the semi-finals along with Babar Azam & Co. as the Proteas only have five points from four games so far. A loss against Netherlands can shatter South Africa's hope of qualifying for the top four. 2) Pakistan lose, South Africa win If South Africa beat Netherlands and Pakistan go down against Bangladesh, India will drop to the second spot in the group but will qualify for the semi-finals as they have a better net run rate of +0.730 as of now compared to Bangladesh's -1.276. Also Read: Explained: How England's victory against Sri Lanka confirmed Australia's exit from T20 World Cup 2022 3) South Africa and Pakistan win India will be in a spot of bother if they lose against Zimbabwe and both Pakistan and South Africa win their respective matches. Both South Africa (+1.441) and Pakistan (+1.117) have a better net run rate compared to India which will see India get knocked out of the competition in this scenario. 4) India-Zimbabwe washed, Pakistan and South Africa win If India's game against Zimbabwe is washed out completely and both teams get a point each, India will qualify for the semi-finals even if both Pakistan and South Africa win their respective matches. A washout will take India to seven points, pacing them above Pakistan on the table as the Men in Green can reach a maximum of only six points. 5) Pakistan-Bangladesh washed, South Africa win If Pakistan's game against Bangladesh is washed out completely and points are shared, India will comfortably qualify for the semi-finals as the second-placed team with six points. 6) South Africa-Netherlands washed, Pakistan win If Pakistan manage to beat Bangladesh and rain plays spoilsport in South Africa's clash against Netherlands, India will get knocked out of the competition. A point from a tied game will see South Africa take the top spot with seven points while Pakistan will overtake India in the second spot with a better net run rate. ×

Can India still get knocked out of T20 World Cup 2022? All possible scenarios in Group 1 explained

<p>&nbsp;Lionel Messi will miss Paris St Germain's Ligue 1 trip to Lorient on Sunday due to an inflamed Achilles tendon, the French league leaders said on Saturday.</p>

<p>Messi, who has 12 goals and 14 assists for PSG in all competitions this season, played the full 90 minutes of their final Champions League group game away at Juventus on Wednesday.</p>

<p>"Leo Messi will remain in treatment for an inflamed Achilles tendon as a precautionary measure. He will resume collective training next week," PSG said in a statement.</p>

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<p>PSG goalkeeper Keylor Navas, defender Presnel Kimpembe and midfielder Fabian Ruiz are also sidelined with injuries and are expected to return to training next week.</p>

<p>PSG are top of Ligue 1 with 35 points from 13 games, five points ahead of second-placed Lens.</p>


Lionel Messi will miss Paris St Germain's Ligue 1 trip to Lorient on Sunday due to an inflamed Achilles tendon, the French league leaders said on Saturday. Messi, who has 12 goals and 14 assists for PSG in all competitions this season, played the full 90 minutes of their final Champions League group game away at Juventus on Wednesday.

Lionel Messi will miss Paris St Germain's Ligue 1 trip to Lorient on Sunday due to an inflamed Achilles tendon, the French league leaders said on Saturday. Messi, who has 12 goals and 14 assists for PSG in all competitions this season, played the full 90 minutes of their final Champions League group game away at Juventus on Wednesday. "Leo Messi will remain in treatment for an inflamed Achilles tendon as a precautionary measure. He will resume collective training next week," PSG said in a statement. Also Read: Cristiano Ronaldo has last chance to shine on World Cup stage for Portugal in Qatar PSG goalkeeper Keylor Navas, defender Presnel Kimpembe and midfielder Fabian Ruiz are also sidelined with injuries and are expected to return to training next week. PSG are top of Ligue 1 with 35 points from 13 games, five points ahead of second-placed Lens.

Lionel Messi to miss PSG trip to Lorient with Achilles injury

<p>England defeated Sri Lanka by four wickets in a must-win clash in Sydney on Saturday (November 05) to confirm their spot in the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup 2022. England were tasked to chase a moderate target of 142 runs but made hard work of it before chasing down the target with two balls to spare.</p>

<p>Their victory also sealed Australia's fate in the tournament as the defending champions were knocked out on the basis of net run rate. Despite having the same number of points as table-toppers New Zealand and second-placed England, Australia failed to make the cut for the knockout stages.</p>

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<p><strong>How the defending champions were knocked out</strong></p>

<p>Australia needed to win by a huge margin against Afghanistan in their final Super 12 clash on Friday to&nbsp;safeguard their spot in the semi-finals. However, the defending champions could only manage to pull off a close 4-run victory which dented their hopes of making it to the knockout stages as their net run rate of&nbsp;-0.173 was lower than England's +0.547.</p>

<p>The equation was a simple one for England as they locked horns with Sri Lanka in the do-or-die clash on Saturday. They needed to win to make it to the next round and a defeat would have ended their campaign in the tournament this year.</p>

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<p>England's four-wicket victory against the Asia Cup champions saw them earn crucial two points while their net run rate remained positive at&nbsp;+0.473 to secure them a berth in the semi-finals ahead of Australia.</p>

<p>The top three of New Zealand, England, and Australia all managed seven points each in five matches but the hosts had to pay the price as they had the poorest net run rate. New Zealand and England will now meet the top two teams from Group 2 in the semi-finals of the competition.</p>

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England defeated Sri Lanka by four wickets in a must-win clash in Sydney on Saturday (November 05) to confirm their spot in the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup 2022.

England defeated Sri Lanka by four wickets in a must-win clash in Sydney on Saturday (November 05) to confirm their spot in the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup 2022. England were tasked to chase a moderate target of 142 runs but made hard work of it before chasing down the target with two balls to spare. Their victory also sealed Australia's fate in the tournament as the defending champions were knocked out on the basis of net run rate. Despite having the same number of points as table-toppers New Zealand and second-placed England, Australia failed to make the cut for the knockout stages. Also Read: Happy Birthday Virat Kohli: A look at five incredible records held by Indian superstar How the defending champions were knocked out Australia needed to win by a huge margin against Afghanistan in their final Super 12 clash on Friday to safeguard their spot in the semi-finals. However, the defending champions could only manage to pull off a close 4-run victory which dented their hopes of making it to the knockout stages as their net run rate of -0.173 was lower than England's +0.547. The equation was a simple one for England as they locked horns with Sri Lanka in the do-or-die clash on Saturday. They needed to win to make it to the next round and a defeat would have ended their campaign in the tournament this year. Also Read: England beat Sri Lanka by 4 wickets to qualify for semi-finals as Australia bow out England's four-wicket victory against the Asia Cup champions saw them earn crucial two points while their net run rate remained positive at +0.473 to secure them a berth in the semi-finals ahead of Australia. The top three of New Zealand, England, and Australia all managed seven points each in five matches but the hosts had to pay the price as they had the poorest net run rate. New Zealand and England will now meet the top two teams from Group 2 in the semi-finals of the competition. ×

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<p>Virat Kohli has been enjoying a purple patch in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022 as he continues to shatter records with the willow. He headed into the World Cup with a point to prove after enduring intense criticism over his prolonged lean patch but has managed to silence his critics in style with his performances in the tournament so far.</p>

<p>Kohli has three fifties to his name in India's first four matches in the Super 12 and is already the tournament's highest run-getter with 220 runs under his belt in four matches. He slammed an unbeaten 64 off 44 balls against Bangladesh on Wednesday to become the leading run-getter of all time in the history of the T20 World Cup, breaking Mahela Jayawardene's record.</p>

<p>Kohli, who has been incredibly consistent&nbsp;across formats in Australian conditions in the past, has extended his dominance in the country with his performances in the T20 World Cup. He has regained his mojo and has been churning out match-winning performances for India.</p>

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<p><strong>On his 34th birthday, here is a look at five stunning records held by Virat Kohli:</strong></p>

<p><strong>1) Most successful Test captain for India</strong></p>

<p>Virat Kohli is India's most successful Test captain with 40 wins to his name in just 68 matches. Kohli only lost 17 games during his stint as India's Test captain from 2014 to 2022 and has a win percentage of 58.82, the best among all captains, who led in more than ten Test matches.</p>

<p><strong>2) Fastest to 12,000 ODI runs</strong></p>

<p>Virat Kohli also holds the record for being the fastest to complete 12,000 runs in ODIs. He managed to achieve the feat in just 242 innings, breaking Sachin Tendulkar's record. Tendulkar had achieved the milestone in 300 innings.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>3) Most runs in T20Is</strong></p>

<p>Virat Kohli holds the record for being the highest run-getter in T20Is at present. He has 3932 runs in 113 T20Is at a brilliant average of over 53 and a strike rate of 138.45. He is only 68 runs short of becoming the first batter to complete 4,000 runs in the shortest format in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022.</p>

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<p><strong>4) Most double hundreds in Tests as captain</strong></p>

<p>Virat Kohli holds the record for scoring the maximum number of double centuries as a captain in Test cricket. He has six double tons to his name in the longest format, which is the most by as a captain. West Indies legend Brian Lara is second on the list with five double hundreds as captain in Tests.</p>

<p><strong>5) Over 900 runs in an IPL season</strong></p>

<p>Virat Kohli holds the record for scoring the most runs in a single season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Kohli was in the form of his life in IPL 2016 where he amassed a whopping 973 runs in just 16 matches at a stunning average of 81.08. He remains the only batter in IPL history to have breached the 900-run mark in a single season.</p>

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Virat Kohli has been enjoying a purple patch in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022 as he continues to shatter records with the willow. He headed into the World Cup with a point to prove after enduring intense criticism over his prolonged lean patch but has managed to silence his critics in style with his performances in the tournament so far.

Virat Kohli has been enjoying a purple patch in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022 as he continues to shatter records with the willow. He headed into the World Cup with a point to prove after enduring intense criticism over his prolonged lean patch but has managed to silence his critics in style with his performances in the tournament so far. Kohli has three fifties to his name in India's first four matches in the Super 12 and is already the tournament's highest run-getter with 220 runs under his belt in four matches. He slammed an unbeaten 64 off 44 balls against Bangladesh on Wednesday to become the leading run-getter of all time in the history of the T20 World Cup, breaking Mahela Jayawardene's record. Kohli, who has been incredibly consistent across formats in Australian conditions in the past, has extended his dominance in the country with his performances in the T20 World Cup. He has regained his mojo and has been churning out match-winning performances for India. Also Read: When you perform in Australia, you get that respect: Virat Kohli on his impressive numbers Down Under On his 34th birthday, here is a look at five stunning records held by Virat Kohli: 1) Most successful Test captain for India Virat Kohli is India's most successful Test captain with 40 wins to his name in just 68 matches. Kohli only lost 17 games during his stint as India's Test captain from 2014 to 2022 and has a win percentage of 58.82, the best among all captains, who led in more than ten Test matches. 2) Fastest to 12,000 ODI runs Virat Kohli also holds the record for being the fastest to complete 12,000 runs in ODIs. He managed to achieve the feat in just 242 innings, breaking Sachin Tendulkar's record. Tendulkar had achieved the milestone in 300 innings. 3) Most runs in T20Is Virat Kohli holds the record for being the highest run-getter in T20Is at present. He has 3932 runs in 113 T20Is at a brilliant average of over 53 and a strike rate of 138.45. He is only 68 runs short of becoming the first batter to complete 4,000 runs in the shortest format in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022. Also Read: He believes when no one else does: Karthik, Yuvraj and others wish Virat Kohli on 34th birthday 4) Most double hundreds in Tests as captain Virat Kohli holds the record for scoring the maximum number of double centuries as a captain in Test cricket. He has six double tons to his name in the longest format, which is the most by as a captain. West Indies legend Brian Lara is second on the list with five double hundreds as captain in Tests. 5) Over 900 runs in an IPL season Virat Kohli holds the record for scoring the most runs in a single season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Kohli was in the form of his life in IPL 2016 where he amassed a whopping 973 runs in just 16 matches at a stunning average of 81.08. He remains the only batter in IPL history to have breached the 900-run mark in a single season. ×

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<p>Alex Hales and Ben Stokes helped England beat Sri Lanka by four wickets at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on Saturday (November 05) to reach the semi-finals of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022. Hales and Stokes produced crucial knocks of 47 and 42 runs respectively as England chased down the target of 142 runs with two balls to spare against the Asia Cup champions.</p>

<p>England lost the toss and were invited to bat first in their must-win clash with Sri Lanka getting off to a good start. Opener Pathum Nissanka slammed a brilliant 67 off 45 balls and set the stage for a strong total, however, Sri Lanka's middle-order collapsed as they were restricted to 141/8 in 20 overs.</p>

<p>Mark Wood continued his fine form with the ball and ran riot as he picked up a three-wicket haul and finished with excellent figures of 3/26 off his 3 overs. In reply, England never looked in a hurry in their run chase and steadily cruised to the target with the help of some sensible batting from Hales and Stokes.</p>

<p>England were off to a flyer in the run-chase as openers Jos Buttler and Alex Hales combined to post 75 runs on the board for the first wicket. While Hales took the destructive route, Buttler was more conservative in his approach. However, the England skipper couldn't convert his start into a big score as he was dismissed on 28 off 23 balls.</p>

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<p>England then went on to lose wickets in a cluster with the likes of Harry Brook (4), Liam Livingstone (4), Moeen Ali (1), and Sam Curran (6) all falling cheaply. However, Stokes kept his composure and held his crease firm on one end to remain&nbsp;unbeaten on 42 off 36 and&nbsp;take his team home.</p>

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<p><strong>Australia knocked out of T20 World Cup 2022</strong></p>

<p>England's four-wicket win agianst Sri Lanka confirmed their spot in the semi-finals as defending champions Australia were knocked out from the competition. It was a must-win game for England and a loss against Sri Lanka would have seen them getting ousted from the tournament with Australia and New Zealand tied on seven points each after five games.</p>

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<p>However, their victory ensured they pipped Australia to the second spot with as many points and a better net run rate of +0.473. New Zealand finished on top in Group 1 with seven points but a net run rate of +2.113 - the best among all six teams in the group.</p>

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Alex Hales and Ben Stokes helped England beat Sri Lanka by four wickets at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on Saturday (November 05) to reach the semi-finals of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022.

Alex Hales and Ben Stokes helped England beat Sri Lanka by four wickets at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on Saturday (November 05) to reach the semi-finals of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022. Hales and Stokes produced crucial knocks of 47 and 42 runs respectively as England chased down the target of 142 runs with two balls to spare against the Asia Cup champions. England lost the toss and were invited to bat first in their must-win clash with Sri Lanka getting off to a good start. Opener Pathum Nissanka slammed a brilliant 67 off 45 balls and set the stage for a strong total, however, Sri Lanka's middle-order collapsed as they were restricted to 141/8 in 20 overs. Mark Wood continued his fine form with the ball and ran riot as he picked up a three-wicket haul and finished with excellent figures of 3/26 off his 3 overs. In reply, England never looked in a hurry in their run chase and steadily cruised to the target with the help of some sensible batting from Hales and Stokes. England were off to a flyer in the run-chase as openers Jos Buttler and Alex Hales combined to post 75 runs on the board for the first wicket. While Hales took the destructive route, Buttler was more conservative in his approach. However, the England skipper couldn't convert his start into a big score as he was dismissed on 28 off 23 balls. Also Read: When you perform in Australia, you get that respect: Virat Kohli on his impressive numbers Down Under England then went on to lose wickets in a cluster with the likes of Harry Brook (4), Liam Livingstone (4), Moeen Ali (1), and Sam Curran (6) all falling cheaply. However, Stokes kept his composure and held his crease firm on one end to remain unbeaten on 42 off 36 and take his team home. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ICC (@icc) × Australia knocked out of T20 World Cup 2022 England's four-wicket win agianst Sri Lanka confirmed their spot in the semi-finals as defending champions Australia were knocked out from the competition. It was a must-win game for England and a loss against Sri Lanka would have seen them getting ousted from the tournament with Australia and New Zealand tied on seven points each after five games. Also Read: BCCI president Roger Binny hits out at Shahid Afridi after his 'ICC is inclined towards India' comment However, their victory ensured they pipped Australia to the second spot with as many points and a better net run rate of +0.473. New Zealand finished on top in Group 1 with seven points but a net run rate of +2.113 - the best among all six teams in the group. ×

T20 World Cup: England beat Sri Lanka by 4 wickets to qualify for semi-finals as Australia bow out

<p>Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo, who has been named the best player in the world five times, will arrive in Qatar with a mission to prove that he can still make a difference.</p>

<p>It is indisputable that Ronaldo is one of the greatest forwards of all time but his latest struggles with Manchester United and Portugal have raised many questions about whether his brilliant career is nearing a bitter end.</p>

<p>Ronaldo is the leading scorer in the history of men's international football with 117 goals in 191 official matches.</p>

<p>Between his first Portugal goal versus Greece at Euro 2004 and his most recent, a double against Switzerland in June 2022, 18 years have passed, making him a model of longevity.</p>

<p>He has scored 818 goals in his career and holds the record for the most Champions League goals in the competition's history with 140.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/south-korea-forward-son-heung-min-to-undergo-surgery-ahead-of-fifa-world-cup-in-qatar-530909">South Korea forward Son Heung-min to undergo surgery ahead of FIFA World Cup in Qatar</a></p>

<p>However, for a model athlete who got used to breaking records playing for some of the biggest clubs in the world, like Real Madrid, Juventus and Manchester United, his current form and attitude have been under the spotlight.</p>

<p>His brace versus the Swiss in the Nations League were his only goals in the 10 games Portugal have played in the last year.</p>

<p>With United he has scored just three times this season and his problems with manager Erik ten Hag have made headlines, with Ronaldo struggling to get into the starting team and expressing his dissatisfaction over the lack of minutes.</p>

<p>He was United's top scorer last season with 24 goals in all competitions after joining them from Juve. His contract is due to expire in June 2023, though United have an option to extend by a further year.</p>

<p>In his fifth World Cup, Ronaldo will arrive captaining a team of standout players who are widely seen as among the world's best but who have arguably underachieved on the biggest stage.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/arsenal-top-europa-league-group-after-1-0-win-over-fc-zurich-man-united-face-playoffs-531146">Arsenal top Europa League group after 1-0 win over FC Zurich, Man United face playoffs</a></p>

<p>After reaching the World Cup semi-finals in 2006, they were knocked out twice in the last 16 (2010 and 2018) and at the group stage in 2014.</p>

<p>But even though the impression is that Ronaldo's brilliant path is coming to an end, he begs to differ.</p>

<p>"There is still a little more of Cristiano left. I'm part of a young team, I want to be in the World Cup but also in the next Euros," Ronaldo said at an event in Portugal in September.</p>

<p>A relentless mentality that could be the key to him making a statement with his country in Qatar against all odds.</p>


Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo, who has been named the best player in the world five times, will arrive in Qatar with a mission to prove that he can still make a difference.

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo, who has been named the best player in the world five times, will arrive in Qatar with a mission to prove that he can still make a difference. It is indisputable that Ronaldo is one of the greatest forwards of all time but his latest struggles with Manchester United and Portugal have raised many questions about whether his brilliant career is nearing a bitter end. Ronaldo is the leading scorer in the history of men's international football with 117 goals in 191 official matches. Between his first Portugal goal versus Greece at Euro 2004 and his most recent, a double against Switzerland in June 2022, 18 years have passed, making him a model of longevity. He has scored 818 goals in his career and holds the record for the most Champions League goals in the competition's history with 140. Also Read: South Korea forward Son Heung-min to undergo surgery ahead of FIFA World Cup in Qatar However, for a model athlete who got used to breaking records playing for some of the biggest clubs in the world, like Real Madrid, Juventus and Manchester United, his current form and attitude have been under the spotlight. His brace versus the Swiss in the Nations League were his only goals in the 10 games Portugal have played in the last year. With United he has scored just three times this season and his problems with manager Erik ten Hag have made headlines, with Ronaldo struggling to get into the starting team and expressing his dissatisfaction over the lack of minutes. He was United's top scorer last season with 24 goals in all competitions after joining them from Juve. His contract is due to expire in June 2023, though United have an option to extend by a further year. In his fifth World Cup, Ronaldo will arrive captaining a team of standout players who are widely seen as among the world's best but who have arguably underachieved on the biggest stage. Also Read: Arsenal top Europa League group after 1-0 win over FC Zurich, Man United face playoffs After reaching the World Cup semi-finals in 2006, they were knocked out twice in the last 16 (2010 and 2018) and at the group stage in 2014. But even though the impression is that Ronaldo's brilliant path is coming to an end, he begs to differ. "There is still a little more of Cristiano left. I'm part of a young team, I want to be in the World Cup but also in the next Euros," Ronaldo said at an event in Portugal in September. A relentless mentality that could be the key to him making a statement with his country in Qatar against all odds.

Cristiano Ronaldo has last chance to shine on World Cup stage for Portugal in Qatar

<p>South African cricket legend AB De Villiers sent a special wish to Indian cricket team superstar Virat Kohli on his 34th birthday. Kohli, who is regarded as one of the best batters of the present era, was De Villiers' teammate at Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL).</p>

<p>Kohli and De Villiers shared a great rapport on the field when the duo represented RCB and their friendship has continued to blossom off the field. The South African great, who is currently in Bangalore, spoke about his bond with Kohli while sending him a special message in a video posted by RCB.</p>

<p>"Hello V, my biscuit. I hope you are doing well. I am currently in Bangalore. It’s quite ironic because I am sitting here and sending this message just to wish you a happy birthday on the fifth of November. I hope you have a fantastic day. You are one hell of a cricket player. But you are a much better human being," De Villiers said in the video.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bcci-president-roger-binny-hits-out-at-shahid-afridi-after-his-icc-is-inclined-towards-india-comment-531411">BCCI president Roger Binny hits out at Shahid Afridi after his 'ICC is inclined towards India' comment</a></p>

<p>"Thank you very much for your friendship. Thanks for being a great teammate and just a great man overall. Happy birthday, my bud, and all the very best with the World Cup to you and the whole Indian team. I really hope you go all the way and have fun. Maybe you find South Africa in the final. It will be very entertaining. But happy birthday, Virri, have a great day, and I am thinking of you. Cheers," he went on.</p>

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Here is a very special wish from a very special friend. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PlayBold?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PlayBold</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HappyBirthdayViratKohli?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HappyBirthdayViratKohli</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ABdeVilliers17?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@abdevilliers17</a> <a href="https://t.co/UT7wEdnde2">pic.twitter.com/UT7wEdnde2</a></p>
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<p>A modern-day great himself, De Villiers spent eleven seasons at RCB, amassing 4,491 runs in 156 matches. He was the mainstay in the franchise's batting line-up along with Kohli before retiring from all formats of the game in November last year.</p>

<p>Kohli, on the other hand, has been in terrific form for India in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022 having already scored three half-centuries in four matches. Kohli is&nbsp;the highest run-getter in the tournament with 220 runs from four matches and will be hoping to continue his purple patch when India take on Bangladesh in their final Super 12 clash on Sunday.</p>

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<p>Kohli had headed into the tournament after dealing with a prolonged lean patch with the bat and was constantly criticised by fans and former cricketers. However, he bounced back in style and has proven why he remains an integral part of the Indian batting line-up across all three formats.</p>

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South African cricket legend AB De Villiers sent a special wish to Indian cricket team superstar Virat Kohli on his 34th birthday. Kohli, who is regarded as one of the best batters of the present era, was De Villiers' teammate at Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

South African cricket legend AB De Villiers sent a special wish to Indian cricket team superstar Virat Kohli on his 34th birthday. Kohli, who is regarded as one of the best batters of the present era, was De Villiers' teammate at Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Kohli and De Villiers shared a great rapport on the field when the duo represented RCB and their friendship has continued to blossom off the field. The South African great, who is currently in Bangalore, spoke about his bond with Kohli while sending him a special message in a video posted by RCB. "Hello V, my biscuit. I hope you are doing well. I am currently in Bangalore. It’s quite ironic because I am sitting here and sending this message just to wish you a happy birthday on the fifth of November. I hope you have a fantastic day. You are one hell of a cricket player. But you are a much better human being," De Villiers said in the video. Also Read: BCCI president Roger Binny hits out at Shahid Afridi after his 'ICC is inclined towards India' comment "Thank you very much for your friendship. Thanks for being a great teammate and just a great man overall. Happy birthday, my bud, and all the very best with the World Cup to you and the whole Indian team. I really hope you go all the way and have fun. Maybe you find South Africa in the final. It will be very entertaining. But happy birthday, Virri, have a great day, and I am thinking of you. Cheers," he went on. Dear @imVkohli, Here is a very special wish from a very special friend. #PlayBold #HappyBirthdayViratKohli @abdevilliers17 pic.twitter.com/UT7wEdnde2 — Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) November 5, 2022 × A modern-day great himself, De Villiers spent eleven seasons at RCB, amassing 4,491 runs in 156 matches. He was the mainstay in the franchise's batting line-up along with Kohli before retiring from all formats of the game in November last year. Kohli, on the other hand, has been in terrific form for India in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022 having already scored three half-centuries in four matches. Kohli is the highest run-getter in the tournament with 220 runs from four matches and will be hoping to continue his purple patch when India take on Bangladesh in their final Super 12 clash on Sunday. Also Read: When you perform in Australia, you get that respect: Virat Kohli on his impressive numbers Down Under Kohli had headed into the tournament after dealing with a prolonged lean patch with the bat and was constantly criticised by fans and former cricketers. However, he bounced back in style and has proven why he remains an integral part of the Indian batting line-up across all three formats. ×

You are one hell of a cricket player: AB de Villiers shares heartfelt wish for Virat Kohli on 34th birthday

<p>The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Roger Binny hit back at former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi after he recently claimed that the International Cricket Council (ICC) is biased towards India in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia. Afridi's comments came after India defeated Bangladesh in a thrilling rain-curtained game on Wednesday.</p>

<p>The match was reduced to a 16-overs-a-side contest after rain halted play during Bangladesh's 185-run chase. Bangladesh were in a strong position with no wickets lost when the play was interrupted but Indian bowlers fought back after the rain delay to pull off a thrilling 5-run victory for the Men in Blue.</p>

<p>Afridi made a controversial statement during a debate on Pakistan's Saama TV post the game as India's victory against Bangladesh all but confirmed Pakistan's exit from the tournament. The former Pakistan skipper accused the ICC of being biased towards India and said the international body wants Rohit Sharma &amp; Co. to reach the semi-finals at any cost.</p>

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<p>"You saw the ground how wet it was. But ICC is inclined towards India. They want to ensure India reaches the semi-finals at any cost. The umpires were also the same who officiated India vs Pakistan &amp; will get the best umpire awards,"&nbsp;said Afridi.</p>

<p>"Given the amount of rain that happened, the game resumed immediately after the break. It is very evident that many things were involved, the ICC, India playing (the game), the pressure that comes with it, there are many factors involved. But Litton’s batting was amazing. He played positive cricket. After six overs, we felt that if Bangladesh didn’t lose wickets for another 2-3 overs, they would have won the match. Overall, the fight shown by Bangladesh was brilliant," he added.</p>

<p>Afridi's comments didn't go down well with BCCI president Binny, who hit back at the former Pakistan cricketer and said BCCI gets nothing different compared to other teams when playing a global tournament. He insisted India is a powerhouse in cricket but made it clear there is no favouritism from ICC.</p>

<p>"Not fair. I don't think we're favoured by ICC. Everyone gets same treatment. No way in which you can say that. What do we get different from other teams? India is a big powerhouse in cricket but we're all treated the same,"&nbsp;Binny told ANI.</p>

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<p>India are currently on top of their group in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022 after three wins in their&nbsp;first four Super 12 matches. India kicked off the tournament with a nail-biting win against Pakistan before defeating Netherlands to make it two wins in a row. They slipped up against South Africa before bouncing back to beat Bangladesh and inch closer to a spot in the semi-finals.</p>

<p>India will lock horns with Zimbabwe in their fifth and final Super 12 game on Sunday (November 06). A win against Zimbabwe might see India finish on top of their group.<br />
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Roger Binny hit back at former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi after he recently claimed that the International Cricket Council (ICC) is biased towards India in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Roger Binny hit back at former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi after he recently claimed that the International Cricket Council (ICC) is biased towards India in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia. Afridi's comments came after India defeated Bangladesh in a thrilling rain-curtained game on Wednesday. The match was reduced to a 16-overs-a-side contest after rain halted play during Bangladesh's 185-run chase. Bangladesh were in a strong position with no wickets lost when the play was interrupted but Indian bowlers fought back after the rain delay to pull off a thrilling 5-run victory for the Men in Blue. Afridi made a controversial statement during a debate on Pakistan's Saama TV post the game as India's victory against Bangladesh all but confirmed Pakistan's exit from the tournament. The former Pakistan skipper accused the ICC of being biased towards India and said the international body wants Rohit Sharma & Co. to reach the semi-finals at any cost. Also Read: When you perform in Australia, you get that respect: Virat Kohli on his impressive numbers Down Under "You saw the ground how wet it was. But ICC is inclined towards India. They want to ensure India reaches the semi-finals at any cost. The umpires were also the same who officiated India vs Pakistan & will get the best umpire awards," said Afridi. "Given the amount of rain that happened, the game resumed immediately after the break. It is very evident that many things were involved, the ICC, India playing (the game), the pressure that comes with it, there are many factors involved. But Litton’s batting was amazing. He played positive cricket. After six overs, we felt that if Bangladesh didn’t lose wickets for another 2-3 overs, they would have won the match. Overall, the fight shown by Bangladesh was brilliant," he added. Afridi's comments didn't go down well with BCCI president Binny, who hit back at the former Pakistan cricketer and said BCCI gets nothing different compared to other teams when playing a global tournament. He insisted India is a powerhouse in cricket but made it clear there is no favouritism from ICC. "Not fair. I don't think we're favoured by ICC. Everyone gets same treatment. No way in which you can say that. What do we get different from other teams? India is a big powerhouse in cricket but we're all treated the same," Binny told ANI. Also Read: He believes when no one else does: Karthik, Yuvraj and others wish Virat Kohli on 34th birthday India are currently on top of their group in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022 after three wins in their first four Super 12 matches. India kicked off the tournament with a nail-biting win against Pakistan before defeating Netherlands to make it two wins in a row. They slipped up against South Africa before bouncing back to beat Bangladesh and inch closer to a spot in the semi-finals. India will lock horns with Zimbabwe in their fifth and final Super 12 game on Sunday (November 06). A win against Zimbabwe might see India finish on top of their group.

BCCI president Roger Binny hits out at Shahid Afridi after his 'ICC is inclined towards India' comment

<p>Indian batting maestro Virat Kohli has been enjoying superlative form in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022. The superstar batter has been churning out runs consistently and is currently the leading run-getter in the tournament with 220 runs from just four matches at an astounding average of 180 and a strike rate of over 144.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kohli has been dismissed only once in the tournament so far and has extended his dominance in Australian conditions with some brilliant performances. The senior India batter has always enjoyed batting in Australia and possesses an incredible record in the country.</p>

<p>He averages over 50 in both Tests and ODIs in Australia and has 671 runs to his name in 15 matches at an average of 83.37 when it comes to T20Is. Australia has been like a second home to Kohli, who believes the conditions are no more alien to him and that his performances have earned him the respect of the Australian fans as well.</p>

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<p>"When I come here (in Australia), it doesn't feel alien anymore to me. I get a very comfortable feeling here. When you perform here, you get that respect. I realise it now, it is not just about our fans but when I step out on road, the locals here meet and approach me and I feel happy to see them," Kohli said in a video posted by the BCCI.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">From enjoying batting in Australia to sharing a common team vision with <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a> captain <a href="https://twitter.com/ImRo45?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ImRo45</a><br />
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<p>Kohli, who is celebrating his 34th birthday on Saturday (November 05), kicked started the tournament in brilliant fashion with a memorable knock against arch-rivals Pakistan. He slammed an unbeaten 82 to help India pull off a miraculous victory in a last-ball thriller before following it up with another unbeaten fifty against Netherlands.</p>

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<p>He slipped up against South Africa in India's next Super 12 clash but bounced back with another impressive knock of 66 runs against Bangladesh in their last Super 12 encounter. Thanks to his batting heroics, India are currently on top of the Group 2 points table and have all but confirmed their spot in the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup 2022.</p>

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Indian batting maestro Virat Kohli has been enjoying superlative form in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022. The superstar batter has been churning out runs consistently and is currently the leading run-getter in the tournament with 220 runs from just four matches at an astounding average of 180 and a strike rate of over 144.

Indian batting maestro Virat Kohli has been enjoying superlative form in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022. The superstar batter has been churning out runs consistently and is currently the leading run-getter in the tournament with 220 runs from just four matches at an astounding average of 180 and a strike rate of over 144. Kohli has been dismissed only once in the tournament so far and has extended his dominance in Australian conditions with some brilliant performances. The senior India batter has always enjoyed batting in Australia and possesses an incredible record in the country. He averages over 50 in both Tests and ODIs in Australia and has 671 runs to his name in 15 matches at an average of 83.37 when it comes to T20Is. Australia has been like a second home to Kohli, who believes the conditions are no more alien to him and that his performances have earned him the respect of the Australian fans as well. Also Read: ICC wants to ensure India reach T20 World Cup semi-finals at any cost: Shahid Afridi makes glaring remark "When I come here (in Australia), it doesn't feel alien anymore to me. I get a very comfortable feeling here. When you perform here, you get that respect. I realise it now, it is not just about our fans but when I step out on road, the locals here meet and approach me and I feel happy to see them," Kohli said in a video posted by the BCCI. From enjoying batting in Australia to sharing a common team vision with #TeamIndia captain @ImRo45 Getting candid with @imVkohli as he celebrates his birthday today Watch the full interview #T20WorldCup https://t.co/jo5h4agO6j pic.twitter.com/x7wf6Yccyp — BCCI (@BCCI) November 5, 2022 × Kohli, who is celebrating his 34th birthday on Saturday (November 05), kicked started the tournament in brilliant fashion with a memorable knock against arch-rivals Pakistan. He slammed an unbeaten 82 to help India pull off a miraculous victory in a last-ball thriller before following it up with another unbeaten fifty against Netherlands. Also Read: He believes when no one else does: Karthik, Yuvraj and others wish Virat Kohli on 34th birthday He slipped up against South Africa in India's next Super 12 clash but bounced back with another impressive knock of 66 runs against Bangladesh in their last Super 12 encounter. Thanks to his batting heroics, India are currently on top of the Group 2 points table and have all but confirmed their spot in the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup 2022. ×

When you perform in Australia, you get that respect: Virat Kohli on his impressive numbers Down Under

<p>Nick Kyrgios has apologised to a fan he accused of being "drunk out of her mind" during his loss in this year's Wimbledon final and donated 20,000 pounds ($22,750) to a charity of her choice following a legal case.</p>

<p>Kyrgios, well known for his outbursts, complained to the umpire during his match against Novak Djokovic in July, saying that the fan had been talking to him during points.</p>

<p>Asked by the umpire to identify the fan, Kyrgios said: "The one with the dress, the one who looks like she's had about 700 drinks, bro!"</p>

<p>Anna Palus said that the 27-year-old Australian had defamed her by making "a reckless and entirely baseless allegation" and began legal action in August, adding any damages she wins would be donated to charity.</p>

<p>Kyrgios apologised in a statement released to British media by Knight Temple Law, which represented Palus.</p>

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<p>"I told the umpire that a fan, who I now know to be Anna Palus, was distracting me during the match, believing that she was drunk," Kyrgios said in the statement.</p>

<p>"I accept that belief was mistaken, and I apologise.</p>

<p>"To make amends, I have donated 20,000 pounds to the Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity, a charity chosen by Ms Palus. I will not be commenting on this matter again."</p>

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<p>After years of underachieving, Kyrgios had a terrific run of form in the second half of 2022, winning the title in Washington and reaching his first Grand Slam singles final at Wimbledon and the U.S. Open quarter-finals.</p>


Nick Kyrgios has apologised to a fan he accused of being "drunk out of her mind" during his loss in this year's Wimbledon final and donated 20,000 pounds ($22,750) to a charity of her choice following a legal case.

Nick Kyrgios has apologised to a fan he accused of being "drunk out of her mind" during his loss in this year's Wimbledon final and donated 20,000 pounds ($22,750) to a charity of her choice following a legal case. Kyrgios, well known for his outbursts, complained to the umpire during his match against Novak Djokovic in July, saying that the fan had been talking to him during points. Asked by the umpire to identify the fan, Kyrgios said: "The one with the dress, the one who looks like she's had about 700 drinks, bro!" Anna Palus said that the 27-year-old Australian had defamed her by making "a reckless and entirely baseless allegation" and began legal action in August, adding any damages she wins would be donated to charity. Kyrgios apologised in a statement released to British media by Knight Temple Law, which represented Palus. Also Read: Carlos Alcaraz retires with injury as Auger-Aliassime powers into semi-finals "I told the umpire that a fan, who I now know to be Anna Palus, was distracting me during the match, believing that she was drunk," Kyrgios said in the statement. "I accept that belief was mistaken, and I apologise. "To make amends, I have donated 20,000 pounds to the Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity, a charity chosen by Ms Palus. I will not be commenting on this matter again." Also Read: Austrian ex-judo champion Peter Seisenbacher freed after serving time for sex abuse After years of underachieving, Kyrgios had a terrific run of form in the second half of 2022, winning the title in Washington and reaching his first Grand Slam singles final at Wimbledon and the U.S. Open quarter-finals.

Nick Kyrgios settles legal case with Wimbledon fan he accused of being drunk

<p>Indian cricket's undisputed superstar and one of the modern-day greats of the game, Virat Kohli is celebrating his 34th birthday on Saturday (November 05). One of the finest batters of all time, Kohli has been in top-notch form for India in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022 and has set the stage on fire in Australia.</p>

<p>Heading into the T20 World Cup, Kohli had to deal with severe criticism and constant scrutiny as he underwent a prolonged lean patch with the willow in international cricket. However, he bounced back strongly in the Asia Cup earlier this year before shutting his critics completely with his stunning performances in the T20 World Cup 2022.</p>

<p>As the batting maestro turned 34 on Saturday, wishes poured in from all corners with fans and cricketers from across the globe paying rich tributes to one of the greatest the game has ever seen. While his India teammate Dinesh Karthik posted a heartfelt message for Kohli on his birthday, former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh hailed his hard work and determination to be where he is today.</p>

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<p>"He's the one who believes when no one else does! A very happy birthday to you&nbsp;@imVkohli," wrote Karthik on Twitter as he wished Kohli on his 34th birthday.</p>

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A very happy birthday to you <a href="https://twitter.com/imVkohli?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@imVkohli</a>. <a href="https://t.co/NtQh9zej6G">pic.twitter.com/NtQh9zej6G</a></p>
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<p>"Wishing a very Happy Birthday to the legend who believes in never say never!&nbsp;Where you are today is a result of your sheer hard work, dedication and attitude.&nbsp;Keep going #KingKohli&nbsp;bring home the cup. Lots of love&nbsp;@imVkohli," wrote Yuvraj.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Wishing a very Happy Birthday to the legend who believes in never say never!<br />
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Where you are today is a result of your sheer hard work, dedication and attitude.<br />
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Keep going <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KingKohli?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KingKohli</a> bring home the cup<br />
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<p>Several other former and current cricketers, including the likes of Suresh Raina, Hardik Pandya and Irfan Pathan among others took to social media to send their warm wishes to the former India captain on his special day. Check out the tweets:</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">जन्मदिन की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं brother <a href="https://twitter.com/imVkohli?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ImVKohli</a>, wishing you much success, good health and more centuries for the coming years. May you continue to shine and inspire thousands with your commendable skills and techniques. Have a wonderful day, Champion! <a href="https://t.co/9uKHzGXO8m">pic.twitter.com/9uKHzGXO8m</a></p>
— Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImRaina/status/1588721592909332481?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 5, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Wishing modern day legend <a href="https://twitter.com/imVkohli?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@imVkohli</a> a very happy birthday. May you keep entertaining the cricketing world for the longest time. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HappyBirthdayViratKohli?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HappyBirthdayViratKohli</a> <a href="https://t.co/yEzIFmDf3n">pic.twitter.com/yEzIFmDf3n</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Happy birthday bro <a href="https://twitter.com/imVkohli?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@imVkohli</a> Wish you the best always <a href="https://t.co/XLl6SrvLbM">pic.twitter.com/XLl6SrvLbM</a></p>
— hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) <a href="https://twitter.com/hardikpandya7/status/1588750038779711488?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 5, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">A very very happy birthday to you my brother <a href="https://twitter.com/imVkohli?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@imVkohli</a>!! Sending lots of love and blessings your way! Keep shining champ!! <a href="https://t.co/tvgENyH1Nc">pic.twitter.com/tvgENyH1Nc</a></p>
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) <a href="https://twitter.com/robbieuthappa/status/1588768323957043200?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 5, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Happy birthday brother <a href="https://twitter.com/imVkohli?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@imVkohli</a> Keep up the good work and keep making us proud.. Iss baar we need gift from you BRING THE CUP BACK stay healthy and happy . Much love <a href="https://t.co/6rNeHcXbd3">pic.twitter.com/6rNeHcXbd3</a></p>
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<p>Kohli has been consistent for India so far in the ongoing T20 World Cup in Australia and is currently the highest run-getter in the tournament with 220 runs from just four matches at a brilliant average of 220 and a strike rate of over 144.</p>

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<p>He has already slammed three half-centuries in the competition and will be looking to continue his purple patch when India lock horns with Zimbabwe in their final Super 12 clash on Sunday (November 06). India have all but sealed a spot in the semi-finals with three wins in their first four matches in Super 12 but will look to confirm the top spot on the points table with a win against Zimbabwe.</p>

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Indian cricket's undisputed superstar and one of the modern-day greats of the game, Virat Kohli is celebrating his 34th birthday on Saturday (November 05). One of the finest batters of all time, Kohli has been in top-notch form for India in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022 and has set the stage on fire in Australia.

Indian cricket's undisputed superstar and one of the modern-day greats of the game, Virat Kohli is celebrating his 34th birthday on Saturday (November 05). One of the finest batters of all time, Kohli has been in top-notch form for India in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022 and has set the stage on fire in Australia. Heading into the T20 World Cup, Kohli had to deal with severe criticism and constant scrutiny as he underwent a prolonged lean patch with the willow in international cricket. However, he bounced back strongly in the Asia Cup earlier this year before shutting his critics completely with his stunning performances in the T20 World Cup 2022. As the batting maestro turned 34 on Saturday, wishes poured in from all corners with fans and cricketers from across the globe paying rich tributes to one of the greatest the game has ever seen. While his India teammate Dinesh Karthik posted a heartfelt message for Kohli on his birthday, former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh hailed his hard work and determination to be where he is today. Also Read: BCB to take up Virat Kohli's fake fielding issue in 'proper forum' "He's the one who believes when no one else does! A very happy birthday to you @imVkohli," wrote Karthik on Twitter as he wished Kohli on his 34th birthday. He's the one who believes when no one else does! A very happy birthday to you @imVkohli. pic.twitter.com/NtQh9zej6G — DK (@DineshKarthik) November 5, 2022 × "Wishing a very Happy Birthday to the legend who believes in never say never! Where you are today is a result of your sheer hard work, dedication and attitude. Keep going #KingKohli bring home the cup. Lots of love @imVkohli," wrote Yuvraj. Wishing a very Happy Birthday to the legend who believes in never say never! Where you are today is a result of your sheer hard work, dedication and attitude. Keep going #KingKohli bring home the cup Lots of love @imVkohli pic.twitter.com/GgtQYCay3K — Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) November 5, 2022 × Several other former and current cricketers, including the likes of Suresh Raina, Hardik Pandya and Irfan Pathan among others took to social media to send their warm wishes to the former India captain on his special day. Check out the tweets: जन्मदिन की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं brother @ImVKohli, wishing you much success, good health and more centuries for the coming years. May you continue to shine and inspire thousands with your commendable skills and techniques. Have a wonderful day, Champion! pic.twitter.com/9uKHzGXO8m — Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) November 5, 2022 × Wishing modern day legend @imVkohli a very happy birthday. May you keep entertaining the cricketing world for the longest time. #HappyBirthdayViratKohli pic.twitter.com/yEzIFmDf3n — Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) November 5, 2022 × Happy birthday bro @imVkohli Wish you the best always pic.twitter.com/XLl6SrvLbM — hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) November 5, 2022 × A very very happy birthday to you my brother @imVkohli!! Sending lots of love and blessings your way! Keep shining champ!! pic.twitter.com/tvgENyH1Nc — Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) November 5, 2022 × Happy birthday brother @imVkohli Keep up the good work and keep making us proud.. Iss baar we need gift from you BRING THE CUP BACK stay healthy and happy . Much love pic.twitter.com/6rNeHcXbd3 — Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) November 5, 2022 × Kohli has been consistent for India so far in the ongoing T20 World Cup in Australia and is currently the highest run-getter in the tournament with 220 runs from just four matches at a brilliant average of 220 and a strike rate of over 144. Also Read: ICC wants to ensure India reach T20 World Cup semi-finals at any cost: Shahid Afridi makes glaring remark He has already slammed three half-centuries in the competition and will be looking to continue his purple patch when India lock horns with Zimbabwe in their final Super 12 clash on Sunday (November 06). India have all but sealed a spot in the semi-finals with three wins in their first four matches in Super 12 but will look to confirm the top spot on the points table with a win against Zimbabwe. ×

He believes when no one else does: Karthik, Yuvraj and others wish Virat Kohli on 34th birthday

<p>Defending champion Novak Djokovic opened his Paris Masters campaign with a routine 7-6(1) 6-4 win over Maxime Cressy on Tuesday, while Andrey Rublev and Hubert Hurkacz stayed in the hunt for a place at the ATP Finals with straight-sets victories.</p>

<p>Djokovic, a six-times winner at the ATP Masters 1000 event in the French capital, was made to toil in the opening set by Cressy but emerged unscathed after the American double-faulted twice in the tiebreak.</p>

<p>The Serbian raised his game in the second set, breaking his opponent at 4-4 before serving out the match with ease.</p>

<p>"It was very intense, just a lot of pressure. When you play someone that serves this well - first and second serve - you don't have much room to relax and maybe play kind of a softer few games," said 21-times major champion Djokovic.</p>

<p>"A break came at the right time, perfect time actually. I was very pleased with the way I held my serve, didn't face a break point."</p>

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<p>Earlier, Rublev was solid on return as he broke the big-serving John Isner three times to progress 6-2 6-3 in just over an hour and claim his first win in four career meetings against the American.</p>

<p>"It is a really important win at this moment when I am fighting for Turin," said the 25-year-old, who is vying for one of the two remaining spots at the season-ending ATP Finals.</p>

<p>"I think I was a bit lucky. It was his first tournament since his bad injury. From the baseline I was feeling really confident. As soon as I was returning and the ball was in play, I felt I had an advantage and wasn't nervous."</p>

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<p>Poland's Hurkacz fired 20 aces and saved eight break points to overcome French left-hander Adrian Mannarino 7-6(5) 6-4 to stay on a course for a potential third-round clash against Rublev.</p>

<p>Third-seeded Casper Ruud, who has already qualified for the ATP Finals, defeated French wild card Richard Gasquet 6-1 7-6(7) after a thrilling second set, where the Norwegian bounced back from 3-5 down.</p>

<p>In the other matches, French qualifier Corentin Moutet downed Borna Coric 3-6 6-3 6-4 and Dan Evans of Britain saw off American youngster Brandon Nakashima 6-3 3-6 6-4.</p>


Defending champion Novak Djokovic opened his Paris Masters campaign with a routine 7-6(1) 6-4 win over Maxime Cressy on Tuesday, while Andrey Rublev and Hubert Hurkacz stayed in the hunt for a place at the ATP Finals with straight-sets victories.

Defending champion Novak Djokovic opened his Paris Masters campaign with a routine 7-6(1) 6-4 win over Maxime Cressy on Tuesday, while Andrey Rublev and Hubert Hurkacz stayed in the hunt for a place at the ATP Finals with straight-sets victories. Djokovic, a six-times winner at the ATP Masters 1000 event in the French capital, was made to toil in the opening set by Cressy but emerged unscathed after the American double-faulted twice in the tiebreak. The Serbian raised his game in the second set, breaking his opponent at 4-4 before serving out the match with ease. "It was very intense, just a lot of pressure. When you play someone that serves this well - first and second serve - you don't have much room to relax and maybe play kind of a softer few games," said 21-times major champion Djokovic. "A break came at the right time, perfect time actually. I was very pleased with the way I held my serve, didn't face a break point." Also Read: Tottenham Hotspur, Eintracht Frankfurt into Champions League last 16 as Liverpool beat Napoli Earlier, Rublev was solid on return as he broke the big-serving John Isner three times to progress 6-2 6-3 in just over an hour and claim his first win in four career meetings against the American. "It is a really important win at this moment when I am fighting for Turin," said the 25-year-old, who is vying for one of the two remaining spots at the season-ending ATP Finals. "I think I was a bit lucky. It was his first tournament since his bad injury. From the baseline I was feeling really confident. As soon as I was returning and the ball was in play, I felt I had an advantage and wasn't nervous." Also Read: Ninth-seed Taylor Fritz leads American quartet into Paris Masters second round Poland's Hurkacz fired 20 aces and saved eight break points to overcome French left-hander Adrian Mannarino 7-6(5) 6-4 to stay on a course for a potential third-round clash against Rublev. Third-seeded Casper Ruud, who has already qualified for the ATP Finals, defeated French wild card Richard Gasquet 6-1 7-6(7) after a thrilling second set, where the Norwegian bounced back from 3-5 down. In the other matches, French qualifier Corentin Moutet downed Borna Coric 3-6 6-3 6-4 and Dan Evans of Britain saw off American youngster Brandon Nakashima 6-3 3-6 6-4.

Novak Djokovic starts Paris Masters defence with routine win, Rublev and Hurkacz also through

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