Highlighting the challenges faced by professional football players competing at the highest level, a survey by the Professional Footballers’ Association revealed nearly 10% of the players playing in the English Premier League and the English Football League (EFL) have experienced bullying during their careers. Almost 5% of the payers admitted to having suicidal thoughts at some point of time in their careers

One of the toughest football leagues in the world, the Premier League is home to some of the best footballers from around the globe. However, incidents of racism and social media abuse have marred the league over the years and have impacted several top players. Players have also admitted to having faced mental health issues in their personal and professional lives.

As per the survey conducted by PFA, 79 out of the 843 male players in the EFL and the Premier League admitted to having experienced bullying in their careers. 40 players admitted they has suicidal thoughts and were ready to take their lives at some point.

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The survey which was conducted through well-being workshops at the clubs throughout last season found out several players were against getting vaccinated for COVID-19 and felt pressured into getting jabbed. 189 out of the 843 players who were surveyed also opened up about facing severe anxiety and admitted they feared something bad might happen.

The data found in the survey was released by PFA on World Mental Health Day on October 10 and brought forward the dark side of professional football. It showcases how athletes who appear tough from the outside undergo severe stress mentally and face multiple challenges throughout their careers

Dr Michael Bennett, the director of the player wellbeing at the PFA, said the organisation is trying to get more feedback from players and learn what kind of bullying experiences they endured during their careers. Bennett said the players could have been at the receiving end of bullying from their own teammates, club staff or the management in some cases.

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"These are stark figures that illustrate how serious these issues are in the game. Based on this feedback, we have adapted the sessions this season to learn more about the type of bullying players face," said Bennett.

"It could be peer-on-peer bullying, for example, from teammates in the dressing room or training ground. It could be by club staff or management. We are particularly concerned around transfer windows.

"We know that players can be isolated from their squads when a club is trying to force a move. We are often dealing with cases like this. Ultimately, whether it is the training ground or the stadium on a match day, it’s a player’s workplace. They have a right to feel protected and safe at work," he explained.

Highlighting the challenges faced by professional football players competing at the highest level, a survey by the Professional Footballers’ Association revealed nearly 10% of the players playing in the English Premier League and the English Football League (EFL) have experienced bullying during their careers.

Highlighting the challenges faced by professional football players competing at the highest level, a survey by the Professional Footballers’ Association revealed nearly 10% of the players playing in the English Premier League and the English Football League (EFL) have experienced bullying during their careers. Almost 5% of the payers admitted to having suicidal thoughts at some point of time in their careers One of the toughest football leagues in the world, the Premier League is home to some of the best footballers from around the globe. However, incidents of racism and social media abuse have marred the league over the years and have impacted several top players. Players have also admitted to having faced mental health issues in their personal and professional lives. As per the survey conducted by PFA, 79 out of the 843 male players in the EFL and the Premier League admitted to having experienced bullying in their careers. 40 players admitted they has suicidal thoughts and were ready to take their lives at some point. Also Read: Cristiano Ronaldo shares heartfelt post after scoring 700th career goal in Man United-Everton PL clash The survey which was conducted through well-being workshops at the clubs throughout last season found out several players were against getting vaccinated for COVID-19 and felt pressured into getting jabbed. 189 out of the 843 players who were surveyed also opened up about facing severe anxiety and admitted they feared something bad might happen. The data found in the survey was released by PFA on World Mental Health Day on October 10 and brought forward the dark side of professional football. It showcases how athletes who appear tough from the outside undergo severe stress mentally and face multiple challenges throughout their careers Dr Michael Bennett, the director of the player wellbeing at the PFA, said the organisation is trying to get more feedback from players and learn what kind of bullying experiences they endured during their careers. Bennett said the players could have been at the receiving end of bullying from their own teammates, club staff or the management in some cases. Also Read: 'You don't eat this' - Erling Haaland reveals details of bizarre diet as he continues goal-scoring spree "These are stark figures that illustrate how serious these issues are in the game. Based on this feedback, we have adapted the sessions this season to learn more about the type of bullying players face," said Bennett. "It could be peer-on-peer bullying, for example, from teammates in the dressing room or training ground. It could be by club staff or management. We are particularly concerned around transfer windows. "We know that players can be isolated from their squads when a club is trying to force a move. We are often dealing with cases like this. Ultimately, whether it is the training ground or the stadium on a match day, it’s a player’s workplace. They have a right to feel protected and safe at work," he explained.

Nearly 10% of Premier League and EFL players have experienced bullying, 5% had suicidal thoughts

India wicket-keeper batter Sanju Samson has said he has been asked by the Indian team management to take up the finisher's role in white-ball cricket going forward. Samson, who has mostly batted up the order in his career so far, is ready to bat lower down the order and finish games for India when required.

While Dinesh Karthik has been India's designated finisher in T20Is, the Men in Blue have looked up to the likes of Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja to don the role in ODIs ever since the departure of the legendary MS Dhoni. Samson has been batting at no.5 for India in their ongoing ODI series against South Africa at home and has looked in good touch.

He slammed a brilliant knock of 86 runs in the first ODI against the Proteas and followed it up with a gritty 30 in the second ODI. Samson said he has been training to bat in several different positions and the message from the dressing room has been that he should be ready to finish games for India.

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"Absolutely, I have been practicing different kind of roles and I think last couple of years, I have put in time to understand different types of roles that I need to play in different teams. So, I am enjoying it," Samson told Star Sports ahead of the third and final ODI against South Africa on Tuesday.

"I have been given instructions to be ready to do this finishing role from last one year. Physically, I have been doing top-order batting but mentally I have been understanding the game better on how to react to situations better and how people have done it beautifully in the past. Learning from the history, so yes lot of learning has gone into this," he added.

With India's T20 World Cup squad already in Australia to prepare for the showpiece event that gets underway later this month, India have fielded a second-string side for the ODI series against South Africa under Shikhar Dhawan's captaincy.

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Samson has kept the wickets throughout the series and has also been a regular in the middle order. He will be hoping to continue his fine form and look to make the most of opportunities coming his way in order to cement his spot in the Indian team.

India wicket-keeper batter Sanju Samson has said he has been asked by the Indian team management to take up the finisher's role in white-ball cricket going forward.

India wicket-keeper batter Sanju Samson has said he has been asked by the Indian team management to take up the finisher's role in white-ball cricket going forward. Samson, who has mostly batted up the order in his career so far, is ready to bat lower down the order and finish games for India when required. While Dinesh Karthik has been India's designated finisher in T20Is, the Men in Blue have looked up to the likes of Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja to don the role in ODIs ever since the departure of the legendary MS Dhoni. Samson has been batting at no.5 for India in their ongoing ODI series against South Africa at home and has looked in good touch. He slammed a brilliant knock of 86 runs in the first ODI against the Proteas and followed it up with a gritty 30 in the second ODI. Samson said he has been training to bat in several different positions and the message from the dressing room has been that he should be ready to finish games for India. Also Read: 'Wish I could walk into Dravid's shoes': Ashwin when asked if Kohli will miss both practice T20Is at Perth "Absolutely, I have been practicing different kind of roles and I think last couple of years, I have put in time to understand different types of roles that I need to play in different teams. So, I am enjoying it," Samson told Star Sports ahead of the third and final ODI against South Africa on Tuesday. "I have been given instructions to be ready to do this finishing role from last one year. Physically, I have been doing top-order batting but mentally I have been understanding the game better on how to react to situations better and how people have done it beautifully in the past. Learning from the history, so yes lot of learning has gone into this," he added. With India's T20 World Cup squad already in Australia to prepare for the showpiece event that gets underway later this month, India have fielded a second-string side for the ODI series against South Africa under Shikhar Dhawan's captaincy. Also Read: 1983 World Cup hero Roger Binny likely to replace Sourav Ganguly as BCCI president Samson has kept the wickets throughout the series and has also been a regular in the middle order. He will be hoping to continue his fine form and look to make the most of opportunities coming his way in order to cement his spot in the Indian team.

Sanju Samson to be India's new finisher? Star batter hints at new role from Indian team management

British sprinter Chijindu Ujah was banned by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) for 22 months on Monday for a doping violation at last year's Tokyo Olympics but cleared him of intentionally taking prohibited substances.

Ujah was provisionally suspended after Ostarine and S-23 -- substances prohibited by the World Anti-doping Agency (WADA) -- were detected in his A and B samples following the men's 4x100m relay final in which Britain finished second behind Italy.

The AIU, which oversees integrity issues in international athletics including doping, added that the ban was effective from Aug. 6 2021 and will be in force until June 5, 2023.

Ujah and his team mates Zharnel Hughes, Richard Kilty and Nethaneel Mitchell-Blake were stripped of their silver medal in February after a Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling. Canada were upgraded to silver and China to bronze.

"Obviously, I made a mistake," Ujah told The Guardian. "But people make mistakes. I am not a cheat."

The 28-year-old said a 10 pounds ($11.03) supplement caused him to test positive for the prohibited substances.

"I think complacency set in. During the pandemic I relied a lot on Amazon, rather than using the people and resources around me," Ujah said.

"It was just convenient, with next-day delivery. And I didn't think anything was wrong with it."

Ujah had said he had "not knowingly or intentionally doped" but Kilty said in February that British Athletics and UK Anti-Doping had "hammered home" their rules, asking athletes not to use uncertified supplements.

"You know what? I wish I had been tested right before the Olympics, so that I never went," Ujah added.

"That way, I would never have put these other three guys, my team mates, through what they went through as well as myself."

UKAD said in a statement that the AIU announcement marked another sad chapter in the case and for sport in Britain.

"Every national governing body, athlete, coach and member of support staff should take this case as a warning that doping presents a threat to British sport at the highest levels," said UKAD Chief Executive Jane Rumble.

"This case underlines the need for all sports to redouble their commitment to their anti-doping responsibilities."

British sprinter Chijindu Ujah was banned by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) for 22 months on Monday for a doping violation at last year's Tokyo Olympics but cleared him of intentionally taking prohibited substances.

British sprinter Chijindu Ujah was banned by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) for 22 months on Monday for a doping violation at last year's Tokyo Olympics but cleared him of intentionally taking prohibited substances. Ujah was provisionally suspended after Ostarine and S-23 -- substances prohibited by the World Anti-doping Agency (WADA) -- were detected in his A and B samples following the men's 4x100m relay final in which Britain finished second behind Italy. The AIU, which oversees integrity issues in international athletics including doping, added that the ban was effective from Aug. 6 2021 and will be in force until June 5, 2023. Ujah and his team mates Zharnel Hughes, Richard Kilty and Nethaneel Mitchell-Blake were stripped of their silver medal in February after a Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling. Canada were upgraded to silver and China to bronze. "Obviously, I made a mistake," Ujah told The Guardian. "But people make mistakes. I am not a cheat." The 28-year-old said a 10 pounds ($11.03) supplement caused him to test positive for the prohibited substances. "I think complacency set in. During the pandemic I relied a lot on Amazon, rather than using the people and resources around me," Ujah said. "It was just convenient, with next-day delivery. And I didn't think anything was wrong with it." Ujah had said he had "not knowingly or intentionally doped" but Kilty said in February that British Athletics and UK Anti-Doping had "hammered home" their rules, asking athletes not to use uncertified supplements. "You know what? I wish I had been tested right before the Olympics, so that I never went," Ujah added. "That way, I would never have put these other three guys, my team mates, through what they went through as well as myself." UKAD said in a statement that the AIU announcement marked another sad chapter in the case and for sport in Britain. "Every national governing body, athlete, coach and member of support staff should take this case as a warning that doping presents a threat to British sport at the highest levels," said UKAD Chief Executive Jane Rumble. "This case underlines the need for all sports to redouble their commitment to their anti-doping responsibilities."

British sprinter Chijindu Ujah gets 22-month ban for doping violation at Tokyo Olympics

India's 1983-World Cup winner Roger Binny is likely to replace former captain Sourav Ganguly as the new president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Binny was reportedly a frontrunner for the top post ever since the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) named him as its representative instead of the board's secretary Santosh Menon for the BCCI AGM.

Jay Shah is expected to retain his post as the secretary of the BCCI and might replace Ganguly as BCCI's representative in the International Cricket Council (ICC). This will be the second consecutive term for Shah as the BCCI secretary while treasurer Arun Dhumal is likely to take over as the new chairman of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

As per a report in the news agency PTI, Binny will take over as the new BCCI president in the board's Annual General Meeting on October 18, sources in the BCCI informed. Sources also confirmed that Shah will continue as the board's secretary while Rajeev Shukla will remain the vice president of the Indian cricket board.

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"Roger is one of the finest human beings and a thorough gentleman, who has graced the field for India. Plus he is also a World Cup hero and has a squeaky clean image. He had resigned from selection committee as his son Stuart back then was in contention to be in Indian team. He is the right choice for the job," a source was quoted as saying by PTI.

Meanwhile, BJP leader from Maharashtra Ashish Shelar will replace Dhumal as the new treasurer of the BCCI. Shelar was also in the race to become the new president of the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA). However, his appointment in the BCCI will mean he can't be elected as the new MCA president.

Devajit Saikia will replace Jayesh George as the new join-secretary of the BCCI. All candidates are expected to file their nomination papers on Tuesday, as per PTI. They are all likely to be chosen unopposed and there won't be any elections for any of the posts.

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As per the report, former India captain Ganguly wanted to continue as the BCCI president, however, there was no precedence of giving a second term to the board's president. Ganguly was offered the post of IPL chairman but he politely declined the offer, paving way for Dhumal to become the new chairman of the T20 league.

"Sourav was offered IPL chairmanship but he politely declined the offer. His logic was that he cannot accept becoming head of a sub-committee in BCCI after heading the same institution. He had expressed interest in continuing in the position," a source was quoted as saying by PTI.

(With input from agencies)

India's 1983-World Cup winner Roger Binny is likely to replace former captain Sourav Ganguly as the new president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

India's 1983-World Cup winner Roger Binny is likely to replace former captain Sourav Ganguly as the new president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Binny was reportedly a frontrunner for the top post ever since the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) named him as its representative instead of the board's secretary Santosh Menon for the BCCI AGM. Jay Shah is expected to retain his post as the secretary of the BCCI and might replace Ganguly as BCCI's representative in the International Cricket Council (ICC). This will be the second consecutive term for Shah as the BCCI secretary while treasurer Arun Dhumal is likely to take over as the new chairman of the Indian Premier League (IPL). As per a report in the news agency PTI, Binny will take over as the new BCCI president in the board's Annual General Meeting on October 18, sources in the BCCI informed. Sources also confirmed that Shah will continue as the board's secretary while Rajeev Shukla will remain the vice president of the Indian cricket board. Also Read: T20 World Cup 2022, India's warm-up schedule: Squad, venues, timings, telecast - All you need to know "Roger is one of the finest human beings and a thorough gentleman, who has graced the field for India. Plus he is also a World Cup hero and has a squeaky clean image. He had resigned from selection committee as his son Stuart back then was in contention to be in Indian team. He is the right choice for the job," a source was quoted as saying by PTI. Meanwhile, BJP leader from Maharashtra Ashish Shelar will replace Dhumal as the new treasurer of the BCCI. Shelar was also in the race to become the new president of the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA). However, his appointment in the BCCI will mean he can't be elected as the new MCA president. Devajit Saikia will replace Jayesh George as the new join-secretary of the BCCI. All candidates are expected to file their nomination papers on Tuesday, as per PTI. They are all likely to be chosen unopposed and there won't be any elections for any of the posts. Also Read: Azeem Rafiq, Danielle Wyatt among five cricketers reprimanded by ECB for historic social media posts As per the report, former India captain Ganguly wanted to continue as the BCCI president, however, there was no precedence of giving a second term to the board's president. Ganguly was offered the post of IPL chairman but he politely declined the offer, paving way for Dhumal to become the new chairman of the T20 league. "Sourav was offered IPL chairmanship but he politely declined the offer. His logic was that he cannot accept becoming head of a sub-committee in BCCI after heading the same institution. He had expressed interest in continuing in the position," a source was quoted as saying by PTI. (With input from agencies)

1983 World Cup hero Roger Binny likely to replace Sourav Ganguly as BCCI president

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) reprimanded five former and current cricketers on Monday (October 10) over their old social media posts. The historical posts on social media by Jack Brooks, Andrew Gale, Azeem Rafiq and women's team star Danielle Wyatt and Evelyn Jones were found to be prejudicial in nature by the Cricket Discipline Commission (CDC) of the ECB.

The five cricketers had been charged earlier this year for breaching the ECB Directve 3.3 which mentions no such actions should be taken that "may be prejudicial to the interests of cricket or which may bring the game of cricket or any cricketer or group of cricketers into disrepute".

Jones and Wyatt also admitted to breaching the ECB Directive 3.4 which urges all cricketers to abide by the anti-discrimination code. The five players will face no further action as Chris Tickle, the CDC Adjucator decided that a reprimand will be enough in all five cases.

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Rafiq, who was under the spotlight last year and earlier this year after his accusations of institutional racism in the Yorkshire cricket club, was reprimanded for anti-semitic posts on Facebook. Former Yorkshire coach Gale was sanctioned for his offensive old posts on Twitter.

Rafiq, who had earlier spoken against facing racism in England cricket, said he was "ashamed and embarrassed" for his own ant-Semic comments during a social media exchange with his former England U-19 teammate Ateeq Javed in 2011. The duo had referred to a third unknown teammate as a 'Jew' for failing to pay his bill.

Reacting to the Cricket Discipline Commission's decision to reprimand him, Rafiq said the punishment is 'deserved' and that he will fully accept the panel's judgement. He also stated that he wishes to repeat his apology to the Jewish community.

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Meanwhile, former Somerset all-rounder Brooks was reprimanded for a post on Twitter which included racist language directed towards current England pacer Tymal Mills. England cricket was rocked by racism claims last year and the board has since taken a strict stand against any incidents relating to discrimination and has been reprimanding the players for their previous actions.

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The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) reprimanded five former and current cricketers on Monday (October 10) over their old social media posts. The historical posts on social media by Jack Brooks, Andrew Gale, Azeem Rafiq and women's team star Danielle Wyatt and Evelyn Jones were found to be prejudicial in nature by the Cricket Discipline Commission (CDC) of the ECB.

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) reprimanded five former and current cricketers on Monday (October 10) over their old social media posts. The historical posts on social media by Jack Brooks, Andrew Gale, Azeem Rafiq and women's team star Danielle Wyatt and Evelyn Jones were found to be prejudicial in nature by the Cricket Discipline Commission (CDC) of the ECB. The five cricketers had been charged earlier this year for breaching the ECB Directve 3.3 which mentions no such actions should be taken that "may be prejudicial to the interests of cricket or which may bring the game of cricket or any cricketer or group of cricketers into disrepute". Jones and Wyatt also admitted to breaching the ECB Directive 3.4 which urges all cricketers to abide by the anti-discrimination code. The five players will face no further action as Chris Tickle, the CDC Adjucator decided that a reprimand will be enough in all five cases. Also Read: 'Made a mistake': Carles Puyol apologises for his 'clumsy joke' on Iker Casillas' 'I am gay' tweet Rafiq, who was under the spotlight last year and earlier this year after his accusations of institutional racism in the Yorkshire cricket club, was reprimanded for anti-semitic posts on Facebook. Former Yorkshire coach Gale was sanctioned for his offensive old posts on Twitter. Rafiq, who had earlier spoken against facing racism in England cricket, said he was "ashamed and embarrassed" for his own ant-Semic comments during a social media exchange with his former England U-19 teammate Ateeq Javed in 2011. The duo had referred to a third unknown teammate as a 'Jew' for failing to pay his bill. Reacting to the Cricket Discipline Commission's decision to reprimand him, Rafiq said the punishment is 'deserved' and that he will fully accept the panel's judgement. He also stated that he wishes to repeat his apology to the Jewish community. Also Read: Nepal cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane sent to 7-day police remand over rape allegations Meanwhile, former Somerset all-rounder Brooks was reprimanded for a post on Twitter which included racist language directed towards current England pacer Tymal Mills. England cricket was rocked by racism claims last year and the board has since taken a strict stand against any incidents relating to discrimination and has been reprimanding the players for their previous actions.

Azeem Rafiq, Danielle Wyatt among five cricketers reprimanded by ECB for historic social media posts

Erling Haaland has had a fantastic start to life at Manchester City as he has been enjoying red-hot goal-scoring form for the reigning Premier League champions. Haaland has already scored 20 goals for City across all competitions and has netted 15 times in the Premier League in what has been a sensational start for the Norweigan striker.

While much of it has been down to the quality City posses in their squad and his incredible finishing instincts, Haaland had revealed details of his diet which helps him stay on top of his game. The Manchester City striker opened up on his bizarre diet and revealed he eats the heart and liver of a cow.

Haaland revealed the bizarre elements of his diet in a documentary named 'Haaland: The Big Decision'. He also said he consumes around 6,000 calories per day and his father Alfie cooks his meals at home before City's every home game.

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"You (other people)&nbsp;don't eat this, but I am concerned with taking care of my body. I think eating quality food that is as local as possible is the most important. People say meat is bad for you, but which? The meat you get at McDonald's? Or the local cow eating grass right over there? I eat the heart and the liver," Haaland said in the documentary opening up on his diet.

Apart from his bizarre diet, Haaland has started filtration of the water he drinks, which he said has helped him improve a lot. The striker also said he likes to get sunlight in his eyes immediately after he wakes up in the morning to ensure he remains active for the rest of the day.

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The Norweigan, who arrived at City from German club Borussia Dortmund earlier this summer, has wasted little time in settling down in England and has taken the Premier League by storm. He is currently the top-scorer in the Premier League with 15 goals already this season and has been unstoppable in front of the goal.

Haaland has already broken a plethora of records with three hat-tricks so far this season and will be looking to continue his red-hot form in the upcoming matches for the reigning Premier League champions.

Erling Haaland has had a fantastic start to life at Manchester City as he has been enjoying red-hot goal-scoring form for the reigning Premier League champions. Haaland has already scored 20 goals for City across all competitions and has netted 15 times in the Premier League in what has been a sensational start for the Norweigan striker.

Erling Haaland has had a fantastic start to life at Manchester City as he has been enjoying red-hot goal-scoring form for the reigning Premier League champions. Haaland has already scored 20 goals for City across all competitions and has netted 15 times in the Premier League in what has been a sensational start for the Norweigan striker. While much of it has been down to the quality City posses in their squad and his incredible finishing instincts, Haaland had revealed details of his diet which helps him stay on top of his game. The Manchester City striker opened up on his bizarre diet and revealed he eats the heart and liver of a cow. Haaland revealed the bizarre elements of his diet in a documentary named 'Haaland: The Big Decision'. He also said he consumes around 6,000 calories per day and his father Alfie cooks his meals at home before City's every home game. Also Read: 'The GOAT': Virat Kohli hails Cristiano Ronaldo as Manchester United star completes 700 club goals "You (other people) don't eat this, but I am concerned with taking care of my body. I think eating quality food that is as local as possible is the most important. People say meat is bad for you, but which? The meat you get at McDonald's? Or the local cow eating grass right over there? I eat the heart and the liver," Haaland said in the documentary opening up on his diet. Apart from his bizarre diet, Haaland has started filtration of the water he drinks, which he said has helped him improve a lot. The striker also said he likes to get sunlight in his eyes immediately after he wakes up in the morning to ensure he remains active for the rest of the day. Also Read: 'Made a mistake': Carles Puyol apologises for his 'clumsy joke' on Iker Casillas' 'I am gay' tweet The Norweigan, who arrived at City from German club Borussia Dortmund earlier this summer, has wasted little time in settling down in England and has taken the Premier League by storm. He is currently the top-scorer in the Premier League with 15 goals already this season and has been unstoppable in front of the goal. Haaland has already broken a plethora of records with three hat-tricks so far this season and will be looking to continue his red-hot form in the upcoming matches for the reigning Premier League champions.

'You don't eat this' - Erling Haaland reveals details of bizarre diet as he continues goal-scoring spree

Two-time world champion Max Verstappen's Red Bull Formula One team exceeded the budget cap for the 2021 season, the International Automobile Federation (FIA) said on Monday, adding that the offence was a "minor violation".

Aston Martin was also found in breach of Formula 1 financial rules, the FIA announced, adding that any punishment would be decided at a later date.

"We note the findings by the FIA of&nbsp;'minor overspend breaches'... with surprise and disappointment," tweeted Red Bull.

The cap came into effect last season and was set at 145 million dollars (currently 149.6 million euros). It is intended to limit spending to make the sport viable and also to close the competitive gap between big and small teams. Mercedes, Ferrari and Red Bull were particularly affected.&nbsp;

Even so, Verstappen ended the season by edging Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes to win a first world title.&nbsp;&nbsp;The FIA said it was "currently determining the appropriate course of action to be taken".

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A "minor overspend breach", the statement said, is less than five percent of a team's total cap and can "result in financial penalties and/or minor sporting penalties."

Red Bull insisted on Twitter that they had not broken the rules.

"We need to carefully review the FIA's findings as our belief remains that the relevant costs are under the 2021 cost cap amount."&nbsp;

The FIA said its 'Cost Cap Administration' had finished a review of the financial documentation submitted by each team for 2021 and "issued certificates of compliance to seven of the 10".&nbsp;

The third exception was Williams, where there had been a problem with "a previous procedural breach" which the team had "remediated" in a "timely, cooperative and transparent manner".

The statement stressed that because the season under review was the first with a cost cap, the FIA had limited itself "to reviewing the submissions made by the competitors and that no full formal investigations were launched."

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The statement said that the first option for the Cost Cap Administration was to agree a settlement with the team involved.

If the two sides are unable to reach an agreement, or if the team is not in favour of seeking an agreement, it can refer the dispute to a panel of six to 12 judges elected by the FIA general assembly.

"Despite all the conjecture and positioning of others, there is of course a process under the regulations with the FIA which we will respectfully follow while we consider all the options available to us," said Red Bull.&nbsp;

The statement added that "the regulations are highly complex, reflecting the complexity of the sport as a whole". It also said that all the teams "acted at all times in a spirit of good faith and cooperation throughout the process".&nbsp;

Two-time world champion Max Verstappen's Red Bull Formula One team exceeded the budget cap for the 2021 season, the International Automobile Federation (FIA) said on Monday, adding that the offence was a "minor violation".

Two-time world champion Max Verstappen's Red Bull Formula One team exceeded the budget cap for the 2021 season, the International Automobile Federation (FIA) said on Monday, adding that the offence was a "minor violation". Aston Martin was also found in breach of Formula 1 financial rules, the FIA announced, adding that any punishment would be decided at a later date. "We note the findings by the FIA of 'minor overspend breaches'... with surprise and disappointment," tweeted Red Bull. The cap came into effect last season and was set at 145 million dollars (currently 149.6 million euros). It is intended to limit spending to make the sport viable and also to close the competitive gap between big and small teams. Mercedes, Ferrari and Red Bull were particularly affected. Even so, Verstappen ended the season by edging Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes to win a first world title. The FIA said it was "currently determining the appropriate course of action to be taken". Also Read: Red Bull's Max Verstappen retains Formula One world title after dramatic win at Japan Grand Prix A "minor overspend breach", the statement said, is less than five percent of a team's total cap and can "result in financial penalties and/or minor sporting penalties." Red Bull insisted on Twitter that they had not broken the rules. "We need to carefully review the FIA's findings as our belief remains that the relevant costs are under the 2021 cost cap amount." The FIA said its 'Cost Cap Administration' had finished a review of the financial documentation submitted by each team for 2021 and "issued certificates of compliance to seven of the 10". The third exception was Williams, where there had been a problem with "a previous procedural breach" which the team had "remediated" in a "timely, cooperative and transparent manner". The statement stressed that because the season under review was the first with a cost cap, the FIA had limited itself "to reviewing the submissions made by the competitors and that no full formal investigations were launched." Also Read: 'The GOAT': Virat Kohli hails Cristiano Ronaldo as Manchester United star completes 700 club goals The statement said that the first option for the Cost Cap Administration was to agree a settlement with the team involved. If the two sides are unable to reach an agreement, or if the team is not in favour of seeking an agreement, it can refer the dispute to a panel of six to 12 judges elected by the FIA general assembly. "Despite all the conjecture and positioning of others, there is of course a process under the regulations with the FIA which we will respectfully follow while we consider all the options available to us," said Red Bull. The statement added that "the regulations are highly complex, reflecting the complexity of the sport as a whole". It also said that all the teams "acted at all times in a spirit of good faith and cooperation throughout the process".

Red Bull found guilty of breaching F1 cost cap, says FIA

Waiving Novak Djokovic's visa ban to let him play the Australian Open would be a "slap in the face" for Australian people who vaccinated for COVID-19, opposition lawmaker and former Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews said on Monday.

Serbian Djokovic was deported from Australia in the leadup to the Grand Slam in January for declining to be vaccinated.

The former world number one is barred from the country until 2025 but can have his three-year visa ban waived by the government.

Australia in July scrapped a rule that required international travellers to declare their COVID vaccination status, and Djokovic has said he was hoping for "positive news" on his bid to play next year's Australian Open.

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Andrews said, however, that the rule change should have no bearing on Djokovic's case.

"There would have been other people in similar circumstances that have also had their visas cancelled," the lawmaker told ABC Radio on Monday.

"So if immigration now chooses to make a special allowance for Novak Djokovic the obvious question is what are they going to do about anyone else who may be in similar circumstances?"

No comment was immediately available from Djokovic. Australia's Home Affairs ministry reiterated that it does not comment on individual cases.

Andrews said lifting Djokovic's ban would be a "slap in the face for those people in Australia who did the right thing (and) got vaccinated."

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"(Why should) Novak Djokovic be allowed back into the country simply because he's a high-ranking tennis player with many millions of dollars?" she added.

"It shouldn't be just one rule for (him) and a different rule for everyone else."

Djokovic, who has won the Australian Open a record nine times, was unable to travel to New York for the recent U.S. Open because he was not vaccinated but said he had no regrets about missing two of the year's four Grand Slams.

Waiving Novak Djokovic's visa ban to let him play the Australian Open would be a "slap in the face" for Australian people who vaccinated for COVID-19, opposition lawmaker and former Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews said on Monday.

Waiving Novak Djokovic's visa ban to let him play the Australian Open would be a "slap in the face" for Australian people who vaccinated for COVID-19, opposition lawmaker and former Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews said on Monday. Serbian Djokovic was deported from Australia in the leadup to the Grand Slam in January for declining to be vaccinated. The former world number one is barred from the country until 2025 but can have his three-year visa ban waived by the government. Australia in July scrapped a rule that required international travellers to declare their COVID vaccination status, and Djokovic has said he was hoping for "positive news" on his bid to play next year's Australian Open. Also Read: 'I want to spread awareness' - Iga Swiatek to donate Ostrava prize money for mental health, wins hearts Andrews said, however, that the rule change should have no bearing on Djokovic's case. "There would have been other people in similar circumstances that have also had their visas cancelled," the lawmaker told ABC Radio on Monday. "So if immigration now chooses to make a special allowance for Novak Djokovic the obvious question is what are they going to do about anyone else who may be in similar circumstances?" No comment was immediately available from Djokovic. Australia's Home Affairs ministry reiterated that it does not comment on individual cases. Andrews said lifting Djokovic's ban would be a "slap in the face for those people in Australia who did the right thing (and) got vaccinated." Also Read: 'Made a mistake': Carles Puyol apologises for his 'clumsy joke' on Iker Casillas' 'I am gay' tweet "(Why should) Novak Djokovic be allowed back into the country simply because he's a high-ranking tennis player with many millions of dollars?" she added. "It shouldn't be just one rule for (him) and a different rule for everyone else." Djokovic, who has won the Australian Open a record nine times, was unable to travel to New York for the recent U.S. Open because he was not vaccinated but said he had no regrets about missing two of the year's four Grand Slams.

Waiving Novak Djokovic's ban would be 'slap in the face' for Australia, says ex-minister

Cristiano Ronaldo finally brought an end to his long-standing drought as he scored his first goal of the season in the Premier League for Manchester United. The Portuguese forward scored the decisive goal for United in their 2-1 win over Everton as Erik Ten Hag's men bounced back to winning ways after their 6-3 thrashing at the hands of Manchester City in their last Premier League outing.

With his goal, Ronaldo also went on to achieve yet another special feat in his legendary career as he became the first player ever to complete 700 goals in his club career. Ronaldo is the only footballer in the world to have scored 700 goals for his clubs.

Ronaldo came on as a substitute early on against Everton and looked in a good rhythm. He latched on to a pass from Casemiro in the second half and fired it past Everton keeper Jordan Pickford to put United 2-1 ahead in the game and complete the milestone of 700 club goals in his career.

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Wishes have been pouring in from all corners for Ronaldo over his staggering achievement. Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli also took to social media to hail the Portuguese forward as the GOAT of the game after his 700th club goal. Kohli reacted to a post shared by Ronaldo on Instagram post United's 2-1 win.

"Great win guys! Another step in the right direction! #WeStandUnited," Ronaldo had written while sharing a picture on Instagram. "GOAT 700," Kohli wrote in the comments section.

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Ronaldo, who is currently enjoying his second stint with Manchester United, has scored a total of 144 goals for the Premier Lague giants across his two spells at Old Trafford. He is Real Madrid's all-time top-scorer with 450 goals for the Spanish club and scored 101 gals for Juventus in his two seasons at the club.

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Ronaldo had scored five goals for Sporting Lisbon before eaving the Portuguese club to sign for United as a teenager. He has overall scored 700 goals so far for the four clubs that he has played for in his career. After opening his account in the Premier League this season, Ronaldo will be hopeful of continuing his fine form in the upcoming matches for United.

Cristiano Ronaldo finally brought an end to his long-standing drought as he scored his first goal of the season in the Premier League for Manchester United. The Portuguese forward scored the decisive goal for United in their 2-1 win over Everton as Erik Ten Hag's men bounced back to winning ways after their 6-3 thrashing at the hands of Manchester City in their last Premier League outing.

Cristiano Ronaldo finally brought an end to his long-standing drought as he scored his first goal of the season in the Premier League for Manchester United. The Portuguese forward scored the decisive goal for United in their 2-1 win over Everton as Erik Ten Hag's men bounced back to winning ways after their 6-3 thrashing at the hands of Manchester City in their last Premier League outing. With his goal, Ronaldo also went on to achieve yet another special feat in his legendary career as he became the first player ever to complete 700 goals in his club career. Ronaldo is the only footballer in the world to have scored 700 goals for his clubs. Ronaldo came on as a substitute early on against Everton and looked in a good rhythm. He latched on to a pass from Casemiro in the second half and fired it past Everton keeper Jordan Pickford to put United 2-1 ahead in the game and complete the milestone of 700 club goals in his career. Also Read: Yuvraj Singh brutally trolled for his 'welcome to 700 club' tweet congratulating Cristiano Ronaldo Wishes have been pouring in from all corners for Ronaldo over his staggering achievement. Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli also took to social media to hail the Portuguese forward as the GOAT of the game after his 700th club goal. Kohli reacted to a post shared by Ronaldo on Instagram post United's 2-1 win. "Great win guys! Another step in the right direction! #WeStandUnited," Ronaldo had written while sharing a picture on Instagram. "GOAT 700," Kohli wrote in the comments section. Ronaldo, who is currently enjoying his second stint with Manchester United, has scored a total of 144 goals for the Premier Lague giants across his two spells at Old Trafford. He is Real Madrid's all-time top-scorer with 450 goals for the Spanish club and scored 101 gals for Juventus in his two seasons at the club. Also Read: 'Made a mistake': Carles Puyol apologises for his 'clumsy joke' on Iker Casillas' 'I am gay' tweet Ronaldo had scored five goals for Sporting Lisbon before eaving the Portuguese club to sign for United as a teenager. He has overall scored 700 goals so far for the four clubs that he has played for in his career. After opening his account in the Premier League this season, Ronaldo will be hopeful of continuing his fine form in the upcoming matches for United.

'The GOAT': Virat Kohli hails Cristiano Ronaldo as Manchester United star completes 700 club goals

Nepal cricket team star Sandeep Lamichhane has been sent to seven-day police remand for further investigation in the rape case against him. The former Nepal cricket team captain has been accused of raping a minor in a hotel in the country. The Kathmandu District Court sent him into police custody on Monday.

The victim had filed a complaint against the Nepal cricketer following which he had to pull out of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) last month. An arrest warrant was later issued by a Nepal court against the cricketer as he failed to report back to the country in time for the legal proceedings.

Following the arrest warrant, Lamichhane, who is Nepal's most sought-after cricketer at present, was sacked as the captain of the Nepal cricket team and was also suspended from representing the country in any form of cricket. The Kathmandu District Court can grant up to 25 days time from his arrest for the investigation of the case before filing a criminal case against the cricketer.

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Earlier this month, Lamichhane had taken to social media to continue to deny the allegations levelled against him. He expressed faith in Nepal's judicial system and said he is looking forward to cooperating with the officials in the case to ensure he can prove his innocence and return to playing cricket as soon as possible.

"Your support, faith, trust and your critical remarks are what I have taken as my assets, motivation and strength. I know I am facing a difficult time of conspiracy and wrongful allegation and the ramification of its effect is something unimaginable.

I am sure there must be some mechanism of compensating to the accused who proven to be innocent in our legal system. I will soon seek legal support against wrongful prosecution and allegation made against me and I am sure I will get the justice and will return to the cricket ground soon to make the name and fame of my beloved country and I pray for speedy trial," Lamichhane said.

"As per my sincere commitment to submit myself at the authority of Nepal, I am landing at 10:00 am from Qatar Airways in the Tribhuvan International Airport at Kathmandu. I have already informed to the Police Authority in written about my submission at will.

I have also made humble request to the authority for the presence of my lawful attorney Saroj Krishna Ghimire ( Advocate) during the process of my submission to police authority to ensure my safety and security. I will fully cooperate in all stages of investigation and will fight legal battle to prove my innocence. Let the justice prevail," he added.

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Lamichhane is Nepal's most successful cricketer and is the only player from the country to have featured in the coveted Indian Premier League (IPL). He was bought by Delhi Capitals during the IPL auction in 2018 and spent two seasons with the franchise before being released.

Lamichhane has since been a T20 globe-trotter and has represented several T20 franchises in competitions across the globe. The 22-year-old has played 32 ODIs and 44 T20Is for Nepal in his international career so far and has a total of 154 wickets across both formats.

Nepal cricket team star Sandeep Lamichhane has been sent to seven-day police remand for further investigation in the rape case against him. The former Nepal cricket team captain has been accused of raping a minor in a hotel in the country.

Nepal cricket team star Sandeep Lamichhane has been sent to seven-day police remand for further investigation in the rape case against him. The former Nepal cricket team captain has been accused of raping a minor in a hotel in the country. The Kathmandu District Court sent him into police custody on Monday. The victim had filed a complaint against the Nepal cricketer following which he had to pull out of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) last month. An arrest warrant was later issued by a Nepal court against the cricketer as he failed to report back to the country in time for the legal proceedings. Following the arrest warrant, Lamichhane, who is Nepal's most sought-after cricketer at present, was sacked as the captain of the Nepal cricket team and was also suspended from representing the country in any form of cricket. The Kathmandu District Court can grant up to 25 days time from his arrest for the investigation of the case before filing a criminal case against the cricketer. Also Read: 'Hard to surpass him': Australia legend Ian Chappell picks Virat Kohli as best Test batter of this generation Earlier this month, Lamichhane had taken to social media to continue to deny the allegations levelled against him. He expressed faith in Nepal's judicial system and said he is looking forward to cooperating with the officials in the case to ensure he can prove his innocence and return to playing cricket as soon as possible. "Your support, faith, trust and your critical remarks are what I have taken as my assets, motivation and strength. I know I am facing a difficult time of conspiracy and wrongful allegation and the ramification of its effect is something unimaginable. I am sure there must be some mechanism of compensating to the accused who proven to be innocent in our legal system. I will soon seek legal support against wrongful prosecution and allegation made against me and I am sure I will get the justice and will return to the cricket ground soon to make the name and fame of my beloved country and I pray for speedy trial," Lamichhane said. "As per my sincere commitment to submit myself at the authority of Nepal, I am landing at 10:00 am from Qatar Airways in the Tribhuvan International Airport at Kathmandu. I have already informed to the Police Authority in written about my submission at will. I have also made humble request to the authority for the presence of my lawful attorney Saroj Krishna Ghimire ( Advocate) during the process of my submission to police authority to ensure my safety and security. I will fully cooperate in all stages of investigation and will fight legal battle to prove my innocence. Let the justice prevail," he added. Also Read: 'Bullshitting about spirit of the game...': Ex-India pacer slams Buttler for not appealing against Wade Lamichhane is Nepal's most successful cricketer and is the only player from the country to have featured in the coveted Indian Premier League (IPL). He was bought by Delhi Capitals during the IPL auction in 2018 and spent two seasons with the franchise before being released. Lamichhane has since been a T20 globe-trotter and has represented several T20 franchises in competitions across the globe. The 22-year-old has played 32 ODIs and 44 T20Is for Nepal in his international career so far and has a total of 154 wickets across both formats.

Nepal cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane sent to 7-day police remand over rape allegations

Australian legend Ian Chappell has picked Team India superstar Virat Kohli as the best Test batter of the current generation. Kohli, who is known for his incredible consistency, has been breaking records for fun across formats for a number of years now and is widely regarded as one of the greatest of all time.

He has often been pitted against the likes of Steve Smith, Joe Root and Kane Williamson among others when it comes to the best batter debate in world cricket. However, the former India captain's consistency along with his superior technique and ability to deliver in all three formats make him stand apart from his closest rivals.

In his latest column for ESPNCricinfo, Chappell dwelled into the best Test batter debate in the current era and went on to pick Kohli over the likes of Smith, Root, Williamson and Babar Azam. The Australian legend called Kohli a fine player with a great range of strokes.

However, he insisted Kohli's performances in the whites have dipped recently and he needs to rekindle his magic to catch up with others.

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"Kohli is a fine player with a great stroke range, a highly competitive nature, and a thoughtful approach to batting. When asked why he doesn't indulge in typical short-form risky shots, he replied by saying, I don't want them to creep into my Test game. However, whatever the case - the ageing process, or his having retired as captain - Kohli's output has started to wane and he needs to rekindle the magic," Chappell wrote in his column for ESPNcricinfo.

"It's hard to choose the best player from that talented group. And when you consider that some old-timers preferred Victor Trumper's artistic style over the acknowledged best batter, Sir Donald Bradman, the difficulty is not surprising. From among these players on their best days, it's hard to surpass the highly competitive Kohli. His twin centuries in a failed but brave victory attempt at Adelaide Oval in 2014 remain my favourite innings among those produced by this group," he added.

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&nbsp;

Kohli, who&nbsp;made his Test debut for India against West Indies in June 2011, has come a long way since then. Two-three years into his Test career, Kohli was on the verge of getting dropped due to his average performances, however, backing from former captain MS Dhoni brought his Test career on track.

Kohli has been one of India's most prolific run-getters in the white over the last few years with 8074 runs in 102 matches at an average close to 50 (49.53), including 27 centuries and 28 fifties under his belt. Kohli is also India's most successful Test captain of all time with 40 wins in 68 Test matches.

Australian legend Ian Chappell has picked Team India superstar Virat Kohli as the best Test batter of the current generation. Kohli, who is known for his incredible consistency, has been breaking records for fun across formats for a number of years now and is widely regarded as one of the greatest of all time.

Australian legend Ian Chappell has picked Team India superstar Virat Kohli as the best Test batter of the current generation. Kohli, who is known for his incredible consistency, has been breaking records for fun across formats for a number of years now and is widely regarded as one of the greatest of all time. He has often been pitted against the likes of Steve Smith, Joe Root and Kane Williamson among others when it comes to the best batter debate in world cricket. However, the former India captain's consistency along with his superior technique and ability to deliver in all three formats make him stand apart from his closest rivals. In his latest column for ESPNCricinfo, Chappell dwelled into the best Test batter debate in the current era and went on to pick Kohli over the likes of Smith, Root, Williamson and Babar Azam. The Australian legend called Kohli a fine player with a great range of strokes. However, he insisted Kohli's performances in the whites have dipped recently and he needs to rekindle his magic to catch up with others. Also Read: Yuvraj Singh brutally trolled for his 'welcome to 700 club' tweet congratulating Cristiano Ronaldo "Kohli is a fine player with a great stroke range, a highly competitive nature, and a thoughtful approach to batting. When asked why he doesn't indulge in typical short-form risky shots, he replied by saying, I don't want them to creep into my Test game. However, whatever the case - the ageing process, or his having retired as captain - Kohli's output has started to wane and he needs to rekindle the magic," Chappell wrote in his column for ESPNcricinfo. "It's hard to choose the best player from that talented group. And when you consider that some old-timers preferred Victor Trumper's artistic style over the acknowledged best batter, Sir Donald Bradman, the difficulty is not surprising. From among these players on their best days, it's hard to surpass the highly competitive Kohli. His twin centuries in a failed but brave victory attempt at Adelaide Oval in 2014 remain my favourite innings among those produced by this group," he added. Also Read: Suryakumar Yadav and Arshdeep Singh star as India beat Western Australia XI by 13 runs in warm-up match Kohli, who made his Test debut for India against West Indies in June 2011, has come a long way since then. Two-three years into his Test career, Kohli was on the verge of getting dropped due to his average performances, however, backing from former captain MS Dhoni brought his Test career on track. Kohli has been one of India's most prolific run-getters in the white over the last few years with 8074 runs in 102 matches at an average close to 50 (49.53), including 27 centuries and 28 fifties under his belt. Kohli is also India's most successful Test captain of all time with 40 wins in 68 Test matches.

'Hard to surpass him': Australia legend Ian Chappell picks Virat Kohli as best Test batter of this generation

India defeated Western Australia XI by 13 runs in their first warm-up match at the WACA Ground in Perth on Monday (October 10) to kick off their preparations on a confident note in Australia ahead of the T20 World Cup 2022. Suryakumar Yadav continued his fine form with the bat as he played a brilliant knock of 52 runs off 35 balls while Arshdeep Singh was the hero with the ball for India.

India went into the game without two of their key batters in the form of Virat Kohli and KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant opened the batting with captain Rohit Sharma. Opting to bat first, India got off to a shaky start as the visitors lost both Rohit (3) and Pant (9) cheaply before Suryakumar steadied the ship with his fifty.

In Kohli's absence, Deepak Hooda batted at number three and looked in good touch during his 22 off 14 balls laced with a solitary six and two fours. Suryalumar struck three fours and as many sixes en route to his 52 off 35 as he added 49 runs for the fourth wicket with Hardik Pandya (27 off 20).

The Indian batters were up against a quality Western Australia bowling attack consisting of the likes of Jason Behrendorff, Jhye Richardson and Andrew Tye among others. India managed to post a fighting total of 158 runs on the board before the bowlers impressed to secure a comfortable victory for the visitors.

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Arshdeep was the star with the ball as he once again bowled a sensational spell with the new ball picking up the wickets of Western Australia opener Nick Hobson (1) and no.3 Aaron Hardie in his very first over. He bowled two more excellent overs and picked up another wicket to finish with brilliant figures of 3/6 in his three overs.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Yuzvendra Chahal managed to pick up two wickets each as India restricted Western Australia on 145/8 in 20 overs to win the game by 13 runs. India will face Western Australia once again in their second warm-up game on October 13 before facing Australia and New Zealand in their two official warm-up games.

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India will begin their T20 World Cup 2022 campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan on October 23. The Men in Blue still haven't finalised the replacement for injured Jasprit Bumrah ahead of the start of the tournament and will be hoping to rope in a quality replacement for the fast bowler, who will miss the T20 World Cup due to a back injury.

India defeated Western Australia XI by 13 runs in their first warm-up match at the WACA Ground in Perth on Monday (October 10) to kick off their preparations on a confident note in Australia ahead of the T20 World Cup 2022.

India defeated Western Australia XI by 13 runs in their first warm-up match at the WACA Ground in Perth on Monday (October 10) to kick off their preparations on a confident note in Australia ahead of the T20 World Cup 2022. Suryakumar Yadav continued his fine form with the bat as he played a brilliant knock of 52 runs off 35 balls while Arshdeep Singh was the hero with the ball for India. India went into the game without two of their key batters in the form of Virat Kohli and KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant opened the batting with captain Rohit Sharma. Opting to bat first, India got off to a shaky start as the visitors lost both Rohit (3) and Pant (9) cheaply before Suryakumar steadied the ship with his fifty. In Kohli's absence, Deepak Hooda batted at number three and looked in good touch during his 22 off 14 balls laced with a solitary six and two fours. Suryalumar struck three fours and as many sixes en route to his 52 off 35 as he added 49 runs for the fourth wicket with Hardik Pandya (27 off 20). The Indian batters were up against a quality Western Australia bowling attack consisting of the likes of Jason Behrendorff, Jhye Richardson and Andrew Tye among others. India managed to post a fighting total of 158 runs on the board before the bowlers impressed to secure a comfortable victory for the visitors. Also Read: 'Bullshitting about spirit of the game...': Ex-India pacer slams Buttler for not appealing against Wade Arshdeep was the star with the ball as he once again bowled a sensational spell with the new ball picking up the wickets of Western Australia opener Nick Hobson (1) and no.3 Aaron Hardie in his very first over. He bowled two more excellent overs and picked up another wicket to finish with brilliant figures of 3/6 in his three overs. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Yuzvendra Chahal managed to pick up two wickets each as India restricted Western Australia on 145/8 in 20 overs to win the game by 13 runs. India will face Western Australia once again in their second warm-up game on October 13 before facing Australia and New Zealand in their two official warm-up games. Also Read: Yuvraj Singh brutally trolled for his 'welcome to 700 club' tweet congratulating Cristiano Ronaldo India will begin their T20 World Cup 2022 campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan on October 23. The Men in Blue still haven't finalised the replacement for injured Jasprit Bumrah ahead of the start of the tournament and will be hoping to rope in a quality replacement for the fast bowler, who will miss the T20 World Cup due to a back injury.

Suryakumar Yadav and Arshdeep Singh star as India beat Western Australia XI by 13 runs in warm-up match

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