Novak Djokovic reached the final of the ATP tournament in Astana on Saturday as opponent Daniil Medvedev surprisingly retired at the end of the second set. With the score at 4-6, 7-6 (8/6), Medvedev called it quits before the deciding set, with even Djokovic initially appearing surprised.

"It's the second time in my life I retired like this with a pulled muscle," Medvedev said. "So here, on the second point of the tie-break, I felt a little bit (of a) strange pop in my adductor.

"I first thought maybe it is cramp and after the point I was like, 'No, probably not a cramp'.

"And during the tie-break, I felt I can play like five, 10 more points but that's it. If I play one more set, you can do it, but you can probably miss half a year instead of one month."

Djokovic will face Stefanos Tstisipas in Sunday's final as he bids for a 90th ATP title.

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The 21-time Grand Slam champion has won seven of his nine meetings with the Greek, including in last year's French Open final. Medvedev became the first player to take a set off Djokovic in a singles event since Nick Kyrgios in the Wimbledon final.

Djokovic levelled a dramatic match, in which both players were near their very best, in a tense tie-break. But Medvedev signalled that he could not continue, sending Djokovic into his 128th ATP final.

"It was such a close match, particularly in the second set," added Djokovic of the battle between two former world number ones.

"I would probably say he was a better player on the court in both sets.

"I was fighting and trying to find a way. I found a way to win the second, but I'm just sad for the tournament and for these people who were enjoying the battle, and for Daniil, that it had to end this way."

Earlier, third seed Tsitsipas beat Andrey Rublev 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 to reach his sixth final of the season.

"It was not easy, being a set down," said Tsitsipas. "To have to deal with a very good opponent on the other side of the net made it an extremely physical battle.

"I am pleased with myself for being so determined to make it work so well."

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A break in the opening game of the match proved enough to give fifth seed Rublev the first set. But Tsitsipas, who saved five of six break points in the match, improved as the tie went on and he made his move in the 10th game of the second set to force a decider.

The 24-year-old was rock solid again in the third, wrapping up victory after two hours and 10 minutes to take his head-to-head record against Rublev to 6-4.

"My mentality kind of changed," Tsitsipas added. "I played with more of an aggressive game style and didn't have anything by luck."&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Novak Djokovic reached the final of the ATP tournament in Astana on Saturday as opponent Daniil Medvedev surprisingly retired at the end of the second set. With the score at 4-6, 7-6 (8/6), Medvedev called it quits before the deciding set, with even Djokovic initially appearing surprised.

Novak Djokovic reached the final of the ATP tournament in Astana on Saturday as opponent Daniil Medvedev surprisingly retired at the end of the second set. With the score at 4-6, 7-6 (8/6), Medvedev called it quits before the deciding set, with even Djokovic initially appearing surprised. "It's the second time in my life I retired like this with a pulled muscle," Medvedev said. "So here, on the second point of the tie-break, I felt a little bit (of a) strange pop in my adductor. "I first thought maybe it is cramp and after the point I was like, 'No, probably not a cramp'. "And during the tie-break, I felt I can play like five, 10 more points but that's it. If I play one more set, you can do it, but you can probably miss half a year instead of one month." Djokovic will face Stefanos Tstisipas in Sunday's final as he bids for a 90th ATP title. Also Read: NFL toughens concussion protocol in wake of Miami star Tua Tagovailoa's injury The 21-time Grand Slam champion has won seven of his nine meetings with the Greek, including in last year's French Open final. Medvedev became the first player to take a set off Djokovic in a singles event since Nick Kyrgios in the Wimbledon final. Djokovic levelled a dramatic match, in which both players were near their very best, in a tense tie-break. But Medvedev signalled that he could not continue, sending Djokovic into his 128th ATP final. "It was such a close match, particularly in the second set," added Djokovic of the battle between two former world number ones. "I would probably say he was a better player on the court in both sets. "I was fighting and trying to find a way. I found a way to win the second, but I'm just sad for the tournament and for these people who were enjoying the battle, and for Daniil, that it had to end this way." Earlier, third seed Tsitsipas beat Andrey Rublev 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 to reach his sixth final of the season. "It was not easy, being a set down," said Tsitsipas. "To have to deal with a very good opponent on the other side of the net made it an extremely physical battle. "I am pleased with myself for being so determined to make it work so well." Also Read: Novak Djokovic sets up Daniil Medvedev clash in Astana Open semi-finals A break in the opening game of the match proved enough to give fifth seed Rublev the first set. But Tsitsipas, who saved five of six break points in the match, improved as the tie went on and he made his move in the 10th game of the second set to force a decider. The 24-year-old was rock solid again in the third, wrapping up victory after two hours and 10 minutes to take his head-to-head record against Rublev to 6-4. "My mentality kind of changed," Tsitsipas added. "I played with more of an aggressive game style and didn't have anything by luck."

Novak Djokovic reaches Astana Open final after Daniil Medvedev retires in semis, on verge of 90th title

The Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team is one of the first teams to have touched down in Australia to begin their preparations ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup 2022. India are currently training in Perth ahead of their warm-up matches against Australia and New Zealand.

India will begin their T20 World Cup 2022 campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan after the two warm-up matches. Ahead of the start of the tournament, the Indian batters had their first practice session in Perth on Saturday. Star batter Suryakumar Yadav also enjoyed his first net session and revealed he had butterflies ahead of his first net session Down Under.

"I was really looking forward to come here and attend the first practice session, go on the ground, have a walk and run, and feel how it is like here. The first net session was also amazing. Just wanted to feel how the pace of the wicket is, how the bounce is," said Suryakumar in a video shared by the BCCI.

"Obviously, starting a little slow. There were butterflies and there was excitement, at the same time, you also need to see how you bring yourself into this atmosphere. I am excited but at the same time, it is important to follow your routines," he added.

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World no.2 in the T20I rankings for batters at present, Suryakumar has been one of India's best performers with the bat in T20Is over the last few months. He has been a lynchpin in the middle order and has produced numerous match-winning performances for the team.

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Suryakumar will have to play a key role if India are to fancy their chances in the T20 World Cup this year. The Men in Blue have headed to Australia without&nbsp;two of their key players in the form of Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja, who are both out of the tournament due to their respective injuries.

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While Axar Patel has replaced injured Jadeja in the squad, India are yet to name a replacement for Bumrah, who will be missing the T20 World Cup due to a back injury. Mohammed Shami is reportedly the rontrunner to replace Bumrah and might join the Indian squad in Australia next week.

The Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team is one of the first teams to have touched down in Australia to begin their preparations ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup 2022.

The Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team is one of the first teams to have touched down in Australia to begin their preparations ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup 2022. India are currently training in Perth ahead of their warm-up matches against Australia and New Zealand. India will begin their T20 World Cup 2022 campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan after the two warm-up matches. Ahead of the start of the tournament, the Indian batters had their first practice session in Perth on Saturday. Star batter Suryakumar Yadav also enjoyed his first net session and revealed he had butterflies ahead of his first net session Down Under. "I was really looking forward to come here and attend the first practice session, go on the ground, have a walk and run, and feel how it is like here. The first net session was also amazing. Just wanted to feel how the pace of the wicket is, how the bounce is," said Suryakumar in a video shared by the BCCI. "Obviously, starting a little slow. There were butterflies and there was excitement, at the same time, you also need to see how you bring yourself into this atmosphere. I am excited but at the same time, it is important to follow your routines," he added. Also Read: Don't play in IPL If you feel pressure: Kapil Dev's blunt response on how to deal with pressure in cricket World no.2 in the T20I rankings for batters at present, Suryakumar has been one of India's best performers with the bat in T20Is over the last few months. He has been a lynchpin in the middle order and has produced numerous match-winning performances for the team. #TeamIndia batter @surya_14kumar had his first nets session in Australia. Hear in to what he has to say on the conditions down under and preparations going into the @T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/HaI6hjVNsu — BCCI (@BCCI) October 9, 2022 × Suryakumar will have to play a key role if India are to fancy their chances in the T20 World Cup this year. The Men in Blue have headed to Australia without two of their key players in the form of Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja, who are both out of the tournament due to their respective injuries. Also Read: They can field 4-5 international teams: South Africa's Keshav Maharaj hails India's extraordinary talent pool While Axar Patel has replaced injured Jadeja in the squad, India are yet to name a replacement for Bumrah, who will be missing the T20 World Cup due to a back injury. Mohammed Shami is reportedly the rontrunner to replace Bumrah and might join the Indian squad in Australia next week.

'There were butterfilies': Suryakumar Yadav on his first practice session in Australia ahead of T20 WC 2022

The NFL will toughen its concussion protocols to prevent a repeat of the situation that led to Miami star Tua Tagovailoa's concussion, the league said Saturday.

In a joint statement with the NFL Players Association on a review into Tagovailoa's injury, the league and union said that steps of the protocol were followed as written.

"The NFL and NFLPA agree that the outcome in this case is not what was intended when the protocols were drafted," their statement said.

"As such, as has been done in previous cases, based on the advice of the parties' respective medical experts, the protocol will be modified to enhance the safety of the players."

The term "ataxia" -- defined as abnormality of balance/stability, motor coordination or dysfunctional speech caused by a neurological issue -- will be added to the mandatory symptoms that will result in a player being removed from a game.

If either a team physician or a neutral physician involved in concussion protocol finds a player is suffering from ataxia, the player will not return to the game and will be placed into concussion protocols.

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Whether or not the change would be made before Sunday's NFL games was not explicitly stated. Indianapolis beat Denver on Thursday in the first game of the week.

The change will tighten a loophole that allowed Dolphins' quarterback Tagovailoa to play on after his head struck the turf on a September 25 game against Buffalo.

Tagovailoa struggled to leave the field and was checked for a concussion but declared to have only a back injury and returned for the second half.

He passed testing over the next four days and was controversially allowed to play against Cincinnati, where had his had slammed against the turf. He spent several minutes on the field before being carried off on a stretcher.

Tagovailoa was diagnosed with a concussion and neck injury after that. He will not play for Miami on Sunday against the New York Jets.

The joint investigation found that protocol was followed. Tagovailoa was examined after his injury in the Buffalo game and the Miami team physician cleared him after talking with an unaffiliated neurological consultant.

Tagovailoa told the medical staff he had aggravated a back injury on the play and that caused his stumble as he tried to leave the field, according to the report.

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The medical staff found that the gross motor instability displayed by Tagovailoa was not caused by a neurological issue, which would have required him to be pulled from the game, but was instead from a back injury.

The team doctor and consultant, however, did not conduct their own exam of Tagovailoa's back during the concussion examination, instead relying on the prior exam by other medical staff, the joint statement said.

Tagovailoa showed no signs or symptoms of a concussion during his locker room exam, the remainder of the game or the four days before the Cincinnati kickoff, according to the statement.

The NFL will toughen its concussion protocols to prevent a repeat of the situation that led to Miami star Tua Tagovailoa's concussion, the league said Saturday. In a joint statement with the NFL Players Association on a review into Tagovailoa's injury, the league and union said that steps of the protocol were followed as written.

The NFL will toughen its concussion protocols to prevent a repeat of the situation that led to Miami star Tua Tagovailoa's concussion, the league said Saturday. In a joint statement with the NFL Players Association on a review into Tagovailoa's injury, the league and union said that steps of the protocol were followed as written. "The NFL and NFLPA agree that the outcome in this case is not what was intended when the protocols were drafted," their statement said. "As such, as has been done in previous cases, based on the advice of the parties' respective medical experts, the protocol will be modified to enhance the safety of the players." The term "ataxia" -- defined as abnormality of balance/stability, motor coordination or dysfunctional speech caused by a neurological issue -- will be added to the mandatory symptoms that will result in a player being removed from a game. If either a team physician or a neutral physician involved in concussion protocol finds a player is suffering from ataxia, the player will not return to the game and will be placed into concussion protocols. Also Read: Kylian Mbappe to Lionel Messi: A look at highest-earning footballers in the world Whether or not the change would be made before Sunday's NFL games was not explicitly stated. Indianapolis beat Denver on Thursday in the first game of the week. The change will tighten a loophole that allowed Dolphins' quarterback Tagovailoa to play on after his head struck the turf on a September 25 game against Buffalo. Tagovailoa struggled to leave the field and was checked for a concussion but declared to have only a back injury and returned for the second half. He passed testing over the next four days and was controversially allowed to play against Cincinnati, where had his had slammed against the turf. He spent several minutes on the field before being carried off on a stretcher. Tagovailoa was diagnosed with a concussion and neck injury after that. He will not play for Miami on Sunday against the New York Jets. The joint investigation found that protocol was followed. Tagovailoa was examined after his injury in the Buffalo game and the Miami team physician cleared him after talking with an unaffiliated neurological consultant. Tagovailoa told the medical staff he had aggravated a back injury on the play and that caused his stumble as he tried to leave the field, according to the report. Also Read: FIFA won't impose sanctions over deadly stadium stampede, says Indonesia President Joko Widodo The medical staff found that the gross motor instability displayed by Tagovailoa was not caused by a neurological issue, which would have required him to be pulled from the game, but was instead from a back injury. The team doctor and consultant, however, did not conduct their own exam of Tagovailoa's back during the concussion examination, instead relying on the prior exam by other medical staff, the joint statement said. Tagovailoa showed no signs or symptoms of a concussion during his locker room exam, the remainder of the game or the four days before the Cincinnati kickoff, according to the statement.

NFL toughens concussion protocol in wake of Miami star Tua Tagovailoa's injury

Former Indian cricket team captain Kapil Dev came up with a blunt response when asked about how players should deal with the extensive pressure in modern-day cricket. The 1983 World Cup-winning captain said those who feel too much pressure when playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) should not play in the competition.

The legendary all-rounder is regarded as one of the greatest of all time. He inspired a generation of cricketers by leading India to a memorable maiden World Cup triumph in 1983 and has since been a role model for many. Kapil said he often comes across the word 'pressure' when hearing debates around cricket on TV and has just one piece of advice for the players.

"I hear a lot of times on TV that there's a lot of pressure on players to play in the IPL. Then I only say one thing, don't play," said Kapil.

The former India captain went on to make a big statement as he said he can't understand 'American terms' like pressure and depression. Kapil believes if a player has passion for the game, he or she should never feel the pressure of performing on the field.

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"If a player has passion, there will be no pressure. I can't understand these American terms, like pressure, depression. I'm a farmer and we play because we enjoy the game, and there can't be any pressure while enjoying the game," said the World Cup-winning captain.

However, his comments are sure to leave many divided as several cricketers in the recent past have come out in the open to talk about their mental struggles and depression. Team India's star batter Virat Kohli too had admitted to struggling to deal with the pressure during his rough phase recently.

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The Indian cricket team is currently in Australia to prepare for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2022. The Men in Blue are training in Perth before their warm-up games against New Zealand and Australia following which they will open their World Cup campaign agianst Pakistan later this month.

Former Indian cricket team captain Kapil Dev came up with a blunt response when asked about how players should deal with the extensive pressure in modern-day cricket.

Former Indian cricket team captain Kapil Dev came up with a blunt response when asked about how players should deal with the extensive pressure in modern-day cricket. The 1983 World Cup-winning captain said those who feel too much pressure when playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) should not play in the competition. The legendary all-rounder is regarded as one of the greatest of all time. He inspired a generation of cricketers by leading India to a memorable maiden World Cup triumph in 1983 and has since been a role model for many. Kapil said he often comes across the word 'pressure' when hearing debates around cricket on TV and has just one piece of advice for the players. "I hear a lot of times on TV that there's a lot of pressure on players to play in the IPL. Then I only say one thing, don't play," said Kapil. The former India captain went on to make a big statement as he said he can't understand 'American terms' like pressure and depression. Kapil believes if a player has passion for the game, he or she should never feel the pressure of performing on the field. Also Read: They can field 4-5 international teams: South Africa's Keshav Maharaj hails India's extraordinary talent pool "If a player has passion, there will be no pressure. I can't understand these American terms, like pressure, depression. I'm a farmer and we play because we enjoy the game, and there can't be any pressure while enjoying the game," said the World Cup-winning captain. However, his comments are sure to leave many divided as several cricketers in the recent past have come out in the open to talk about their mental struggles and depression. Team India's star batter Virat Kohli too had admitted to struggling to deal with the pressure during his rough phase recently. Also Read: Why India chose to train in Perth ahead of T20 World Cup 2022? Strength and conditioning coach explains The Indian cricket team is currently in Australia to prepare for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2022. The Men in Blue are training in Perth before their warm-up games against New Zealand and Australia following which they will open their World Cup campaign agianst Pakistan later this month.

Don't play in IPL If you feel pressure: Kapil Dev's blunt response on how to deal with pressure in cricket

Indonesian president Joko Widodo has said FIFA won't impose any sanctions on the country over the recent stadium disaster which left at least 131 dead and hundreds injured. In one of the worst football tragedies of recent times, fans were crushed to death after a deadly stampede took place at the Kanjuruhan Stadium in Malang, Indonesia.

The tragic incident took place after the game between hosts Arema FC and their bitter rivals Persebaya Surabaya on October 1. Angry Arema FC fans stormed onto the pitch after their 3-2 defeat in the game and some reportedly clashed with the police officers present at the ground.

The police fired tear gas shots to control the crowd which led to a deadly crush at the exit gates. Hundreds were crushed and suffocated due to lack of oxygen while many sustained injuries in the stampede. FIFA president&nbsp;Giani Infantino had earlier called it a 'dark day' for those involved in football.

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However, the Indonesian president said that FIFA won't sanction the country's football federation over the incident. He said FIFA and the Indonesian government will collaborate to transform football in the nation. He also stated that FIFA will help Indonesia in establishing safety standards for football stadiums and will also formulate the guidelines on security procedures to be carried out by the police.

"Thank God Indonesian football is not sanctioned by FIFA. Furthermore, FIFA and the Indonesian government will jointly set up a transformation team for Indonesian football, and FIFA will be based in Indonesia during the process," Widodo said in a video message.

"The Indonesian government, AFC and FIFA will collaborate to, firstly, establish safety standards for stadiums in Indonesia, and will formulate standards and protocols for security procedures carried out by the police based on international security standards," he added.

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Following the tragic incident, Widodo ordered a probe into the mishap and had temporarily suspended the Indonesian football league until further orders. The Indonesian football federation had revealed that a number of exit games at the stadium were still locked at the time when police used tear gas on fans which led to the stampede.

While two Arema FC supporters have been banned for life, a number of police officers have been suspended. Criminal charges will be brought against six people, including three police officers.

Indonesian president Joko Widodo has said FIFA won't impose any sanctions on the country over the recent stadium disaster which left at least 131 dead and hundreds injured.

Indonesian president Joko Widodo has said FIFA won't impose any sanctions on the country over the recent stadium disaster which left at least 131 dead and hundreds injured. In one of the worst football tragedies of recent times, fans were crushed to death after a deadly stampede took place at the Kanjuruhan Stadium in Malang, Indonesia. The tragic incident took place after the game between hosts Arema FC and their bitter rivals Persebaya Surabaya on October 1. Angry Arema FC fans stormed onto the pitch after their 3-2 defeat in the game and some reportedly clashed with the police officers present at the ground. The police fired tear gas shots to control the crowd which led to a deadly crush at the exit gates. Hundreds were crushed and suffocated due to lack of oxygen while many sustained injuries in the stampede. FIFA president Giani Infantino had earlier called it a 'dark day' for those involved in football. Also Read: Shocking! Exit gates were closed during deadly stadium stampede, says Indonesia football association However, the Indonesian president said that FIFA won't sanction the country's football federation over the incident. He said FIFA and the Indonesian government will collaborate to transform football in the nation. He also stated that FIFA will help Indonesia in establishing safety standards for football stadiums and will also formulate the guidelines on security procedures to be carried out by the police. "Thank God Indonesian football is not sanctioned by FIFA. Furthermore, FIFA and the Indonesian government will jointly set up a transformation team for Indonesian football, and FIFA will be based in Indonesia during the process," Widodo said in a video message. "The Indonesian government, AFC and FIFA will collaborate to, firstly, establish safety standards for stadiums in Indonesia, and will formulate standards and protocols for security procedures carried out by the police based on international security standards," he added. Also Read: Indonesia stampede: Cops, match organisers among six facing criminal charges Following the tragic incident, Widodo ordered a probe into the mishap and had temporarily suspended the Indonesian football league until further orders. The Indonesian football federation had revealed that a number of exit games at the stadium were still locked at the time when police used tear gas on fans which led to the stampede. While two Arema FC supporters have been banned for life, a number of police officers have been suspended. Criminal charges will be brought against six people, including three police officers.

FIFA won't impose sanctions over deadly stadium stampede, says Indonesia President Joko Widodo

Erling Haaland scored for the 10th game in a row in all club competitions as Manchester City cruised to a 4-0 win at home to Southampton on Saturday to move to the top of the Premier League.

The Norwegian striker had endured a difficult afternoon by his usual prolific standards but eventually got on the scoresheet in the 65th minute to grab City's fourth goal after first-half strikes from Joao Cancelo and Phil Foden plus a volley after the interval from Riyad Mahrez.

The victory took City to the top of the standings on 23 points from nine matches although Arsenal, on 21, can reclaim the lead if they beat Liverpool at home on Sunday.

Southampton, meanwhile, were left 16th on seven points after falling to their fourth consecutive league defeat, piling more pressure on manager Ralph Hasenhuettl.

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Haaland went into the game in ruthless form after hitting a hat-trick in last week's 6-3 drubbing of Manchester United and scoring a double in the 5-0 win over Copenhagen in the Champions League.

However, luck evaded him when he narrowly failed to open the scoring in the first half, smashing a shot off the inside of the far post and watching the ball trickle out of the goal.

Haaland later scuffed a shot wide and mistimed a header in the second half, but he was not to be denied, firing a first-time shot into the net after a cut-back from Cancelo to score his 15th league goal of the season and his 20th overall.

Portugal full back Cancelo was City's most active player in the early stages of the game and after seeing several of his crosses come to nothing he took matters into his own hands, rifling a low shot into the net to give the champions the lead in the 20th minute.

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Foden doubled their advantage later in the first half with a delightful chip, the England midfielder scoring for the fourth time in two league games after, like Haaland, netting three times in the derby win over United.

Mahrez volleyed in a chipped pass from Rodri to get the third goal early in the second half as City continued to toy with Southampton.

Haaland was in danger of drawing a blank for the first time for City since the 4-0 win over Bournemouth on Aug. 15 but kept his remarkable goal streak going and is now four games away from equalling Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy's record of scoring in 11 consecutive Premier League matches, dating back to 2015.

Erling Haaland scored for the 10th game in a row in all club competitions as Manchester City cruised to a 4-0 win at home to Southampton on Saturday to move to the top of the Premier League.

Erling Haaland scored for the 10th game in a row in all club competitions as Manchester City cruised to a 4-0 win at home to Southampton on Saturday to move to the top of the Premier League. The Norwegian striker had endured a difficult afternoon by his usual prolific standards but eventually got on the scoresheet in the 65th minute to grab City's fourth goal after first-half strikes from Joao Cancelo and Phil Foden plus a volley after the interval from Riyad Mahrez. The victory took City to the top of the standings on 23 points from nine matches although Arsenal, on 21, can reclaim the lead if they beat Liverpool at home on Sunday. Southampton, meanwhile, were left 16th on seven points after falling to their fourth consecutive league defeat, piling more pressure on manager Ralph Hasenhuettl. Also Read: Kylian Mbappe to Lionel Messi: A look at highest-earning footballers in the world Haaland went into the game in ruthless form after hitting a hat-trick in last week's 6-3 drubbing of Manchester United and scoring a double in the 5-0 win over Copenhagen in the Champions League. However, luck evaded him when he narrowly failed to open the scoring in the first half, smashing a shot off the inside of the far post and watching the ball trickle out of the goal. Haaland later scuffed a shot wide and mistimed a header in the second half, but he was not to be denied, firing a first-time shot into the net after a cut-back from Cancelo to score his 15th league goal of the season and his 20th overall. Portugal full back Cancelo was City's most active player in the early stages of the game and after seeing several of his crosses come to nothing he took matters into his own hands, rifling a low shot into the net to give the champions the lead in the 20th minute. Also Read: FIFA won't impose sanctions over deadly stadium stamepde, says Indonesia President Joko Widodo Foden doubled their advantage later in the first half with a delightful chip, the England midfielder scoring for the fourth time in two league games after, like Haaland, netting three times in the derby win over United. Mahrez volleyed in a chipped pass from Rodri to get the third goal early in the second half as City continued to toy with Southampton. Haaland was in danger of drawing a blank for the first time for City since the 4-0 win over Bournemouth on Aug. 15 but kept his remarkable goal streak going and is now four games away from equalling Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy's record of scoring in 11 consecutive Premier League matches, dating back to 2015.

Erling Haaland scores for 10th game in a row as Man City thrash Southampton 4-0 in Premier League

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South Africa all-rounder Keshav Maharaj has hailed Team India's incredible talent pool and refuted the claims that the Proteas are currently playing against a second-string Indian in the ongoing ODI series. India are currently locking horns with South Africa in a three-match ODI series at home with the team being led by Shikhar Dhawan in the absence of regular skipper Rohit Sharma.

South Africa made a winning start to the series after clinching the first game by 9 runs to go 1-0 up. The Indian team is without all of their T20 World Cup-bound players, including the likes of Rohit, Virat Kohli, and KL Rahul among others. Meanwhile, India are also missing the likes of Ravindra Jadeja and Jasprit Bumrah who are out with injuries.

However, the Indian team is still full of quality showcasing the incredible depth of India's talent pool. There are likes of Ishan Kishan, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sanju Samson, Kuldeep Yadav, Avesh Khan and Mohammed Siraj among others who are part of India's ODI squad against South Africa making them a formidable unit despite missing a host of first-choice players.

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Proteas star Maharaj hailed India's incredible talent pool and refused to label Dhawan &amp; Co. as a 'second-string' team. He said India can field 4-5 international teams in one go with the kind of talent they have in their pool.&nbsp;

"I would not call it a second-string Indian side. India have so much talent that they can field four-five proper international sides. Having said that, a lot of the guys have IPL and have international experience. There are world-class performers out there,"&nbsp;said Maharaj in the press conference ahead of the second ODI between the two teams in Ranchi on Sunday.

"It's always nice to play well against India. Obviously, you want to prepare yourself. They have a world-class batting lineup," he added.

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While India are without many first-choice stars, South Africa have a full-strength squad at their disposal and will be backing themselves to continue their winning run in the second ODI on Sunday. Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma-led India's 15-man squad is currently in Australia to prepare for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2022.

South Africa all-rounder Keshav Maharaj has hailed Team India's incredible talent pool and refuted the claims that the Proteas are currently playing against a second-string Indian in the ongoing ODI series.

South Africa all-rounder Keshav Maharaj has hailed Team India's incredible talent pool and refuted the claims that the Proteas are currently playing against a second-string Indian in the ongoing ODI series. India are currently locking horns with South Africa in a three-match ODI series at home with the team being led by Shikhar Dhawan in the absence of regular skipper Rohit Sharma. South Africa made a winning start to the series after clinching the first game by 9 runs to go 1-0 up. The Indian team is without all of their T20 World Cup-bound players, including the likes of Rohit, Virat Kohli, and KL Rahul among others. Meanwhile, India are also missing the likes of Ravindra Jadeja and Jasprit Bumrah who are out with injuries. However, the Indian team is still full of quality showcasing the incredible depth of India's talent pool. There are likes of Ishan Kishan, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sanju Samson, Kuldeep Yadav, Avesh Khan and Mohammed Siraj among others who are part of India's ODI squad against South Africa making them a formidable unit despite missing a host of first-choice players. Also Read: Why India chose to train in Perth ahead of T20 World Cup 2022? Strength and conditioning coach explains Proteas star Maharaj hailed India's incredible talent pool and refused to label Dhawan & Co. as a 'second-string' team. He said India can field 4-5 international teams in one go with the kind of talent they have in their pool. "I would not call it a second-string Indian side. India have so much talent that they can field four-five proper international sides. Having said that, a lot of the guys have IPL and have international experience. There are world-class performers out there," said Maharaj in the press conference ahead of the second ODI between the two teams in Ranchi on Sunday. "It's always nice to play well against India. Obviously, you want to prepare yourself. They have a world-class batting lineup," he added. Also Read: Mohammed Shami to replace Jasprit Bumrah in India's T20 WC squad, to travel to Australia next week - Report While India are without many first-choice stars, South Africa have a full-strength squad at their disposal and will be backing themselves to continue their winning run in the second ODI on Sunday. Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma-led India's 15-man squad is currently in Australia to prepare for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2022.

They can field 4-5 international teams: South Africa's Keshav Maharaj hails India's extraordinary talent pool

Shafali Verma once again showed her match-winning prowess with an attractive 55 off 44 balls as India out-batted Bangladesh by 59 runs to win their fourth match and clinch a semi-final spot in the Women's Asia Cup T20 here on Saturday.

After an indifferent batting show in the defeat against Pakistan, the 'Women In Blue' put up a much-improved performance scoring 159 for 5, largely due to a 96-run opening stand between Shafali and stand-in skipper Smriti Mandhana (47 off 38 balls).

Credit should also go to Jemimah Rodrigues, whose 35 not out off just 24 balls helped the Indian team score nearly 160. Bangladesh managed 100 for 7 at the end of 20 overs and never looked like being in the hunt for a victory.

With 8 points from five games, India are on top of the seven-team table with a match left in the round-robin stage. 
Having never chased a total beyond 142 in their entire T20I history, Bangladesh did try their bit but could never force the momentum against a solid Indian bowling attack which kept things tight.

After a shoddy fielding effort against Pakistan, it improved by a couple of notches on the day as there were no easy runs in store. The hosts couldn't even score 50 in the first 10 overs and scoring more than 110 runs in the back-10 was virtually impossible for them.

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None of the Indian bowlers were off target for the better part with Sneh Rana (1/17 in 3 overs) and Deepti Sharma (2/13 in 4 overs) being parsimonious as ever. Even Shafali's loopy leg-breaks (2/10 in 4 overs) seemed unplayable.

The slowness of the track also meant that spinners could vary the pace and most of the balls were not coming onto the bat. The two openers Fargana Hoqie (30 off 40 balls) and Murshida Khatun (21 off 25 balls) could add only 45 in the first nine overs and Bangladesh actually were thrown out of the contest at that stage.

Earlier, Shafali showed why she is one of the most destructive batters in this format as she struck five fours and two huge sixes. En route her fourth half-century in T20Is, Shafali also completed 1000 runs in the format.

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With the elegant skipper Mandhana for company, the duo added 96 in just 12 overs. Mandhana as usual peppered the field with six crisp boundaries.

Once both Mandhana and Shafali, who tried a reverse slog, were dismissed, Bangladesh could briefly put brakes on scoring but the in-form Jemimah used her cricketing smarts to find the gaps as she and Deepti Sharma added 29 in just 2.3 overs to set a challenging target.

Shafali Verma once again showed her match-winning prowess with an attractive 55 off 44 balls as India out-batted Bangladesh by 59 runs to win their fourth match and clinch a semi-final spot in the Women's Asia Cup T20 here on Saturday.

Shafali Verma once again showed her match-winning prowess with an attractive 55 off 44 balls as India out-batted Bangladesh by 59 runs to win their fourth match and clinch a semi-final spot in the Women's Asia Cup T20 here on Saturday. After an indifferent batting show in the defeat against Pakistan, the 'Women In Blue' put up a much-improved performance scoring 159 for 5, largely due to a 96-run opening stand between Shafali and stand-in skipper Smriti Mandhana (47 off 38 balls). Credit should also go to Jemimah Rodrigues, whose 35 not out off just 24 balls helped the Indian team score nearly 160. Bangladesh managed 100 for 7 at the end of 20 overs and never looked like being in the hunt for a victory. With 8 points from five games, India are on top of the seven-team table with a match left in the round-robin stage. Having never chased a total beyond 142 in their entire T20I history, Bangladesh did try their bit but could never force the momentum against a solid Indian bowling attack which kept things tight. After a shoddy fielding effort against Pakistan, it improved by a couple of notches on the day as there were no easy runs in store. The hosts couldn't even score 50 in the first 10 overs and scoring more than 110 runs in the back-10 was virtually impossible for them. Also Read: West Indies batter John Campbell banned for four years for anti-doping rule violation None of the Indian bowlers were off target for the better part with Sneh Rana (1/17 in 3 overs) and Deepti Sharma (2/13 in 4 overs) being parsimonious as ever. Even Shafali's loopy leg-breaks (2/10 in 4 overs) seemed unplayable. The slowness of the track also meant that spinners could vary the pace and most of the balls were not coming onto the bat. The two openers Fargana Hoqie (30 off 40 balls) and Murshida Khatun (21 off 25 balls) could add only 45 in the first nine overs and Bangladesh actually were thrown out of the contest at that stage. Earlier, Shafali showed why she is one of the most destructive batters in this format as she struck five fours and two huge sixes. En route her fourth half-century in T20Is, Shafali also completed 1000 runs in the format. Also Read: Mohammed Shami to replace Jasprit Bumrah in India's T20 WC squad, to travel to Australia next week - Report With the elegant skipper Mandhana for company, the duo added 96 in just 12 overs. Mandhana as usual peppered the field with six crisp boundaries. Once both Mandhana and Shafali, who tried a reverse slog, were dismissed, Bangladesh could briefly put brakes on scoring but the in-form Jemimah used her cricketing smarts to find the gaps as she and Deepti Sharma added 29 in just 2.3 overs to set a challenging target.

Women's Asia Cup: Shafali Varma, Smriti Mandhana shine as India thrash Bangladesh by 59 runs

The Indian cricket team has landed in Australia to begin their preparations ahead of the T20 World Cup 2022. India will be conducting their training camp in Perth before playing a couple of warm-up matches to get ready for the World Cup that gets underway on October 16.

The Indian team left for Australia on Friday and had their first training session in Perth on Saturday (October 08). It was a light session where the players were monitored by India's strength and conditioning coach Soham Desai. In a video shared by the BCCI, Desai spoke about India's preparations and explained why they chose to train in Perth.

Desai said the reason behind choosing to conduct the camp in Perth&nbsp;was pretty simple as the team management wanted the players to get used to the pitches having played a number of matches in home conditions recently. It will be useful for the Indian batters as pace and bounce are common on Australian tracks.

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"The upcoming 8-10 days are going to be very crucial for us, leading into the World Cup. We can't thank the team management and the BCCI enough for getting us these 8 days because, we always feel we are thrust into the big tournaments, playing so much cricket as the Indian team. But these 8 days, we are going to gradually build ourselves both physically and on the skills front, to lead us nicely into the first game in the World Cup," Desai said in a video shared by BCCI.

&nbsp;"The goal in Perth specifically is to get some time on these pitches as well as to break the monotony of playing the bilateral series, back to back in India," he added when asked why India chose to train in Perth specifically.

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India are still missing one member in their final 15-man squad in Australia as the BCCI is yet to name a replacement for injured Jasprit Bumrah, who was ruled out of the tournament earlier this week. Mohammed Shami is reportedly a frontrunner to replace Bumrah and might travel to Australia next week.

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India will play two warm-up matches ahead of the start of their T20 World Cup 2022 campaign. They will take on hosts Australia in their first warm-up game in Brisbane on October 17 before facing New Zealand in their second warm-up game at the same venue on October 19.

The Indian cricket team has landed in Australia to begin their preparations ahead of the T20 World Cup 2022. India will be conducting their training camp in Perth before playing a couple of warm-up matches to get ready for the World Cup that gets underway on October 16.

The Indian cricket team has landed in Australia to begin their preparations ahead of the T20 World Cup 2022. India will be conducting their training camp in Perth before playing a couple of warm-up matches to get ready for the World Cup that gets underway on October 16. The Indian team left for Australia on Friday and had their first training session in Perth on Saturday (October 08). It was a light session where the players were monitored by India's strength and conditioning coach Soham Desai. In a video shared by the BCCI, Desai spoke about India's preparations and explained why they chose to train in Perth. Desai said the reason behind choosing to conduct the camp in Perth was pretty simple as the team management wanted the players to get used to the pitches having played a number of matches in home conditions recently. It will be useful for the Indian batters as pace and bounce are common on Australian tracks. Also Read: Mohammed Shami to replace Jasprit Bumrah in India's T20 WC squad, to travel to Australia next week - Report "The upcoming 8-10 days are going to be very crucial for us, leading into the World Cup. We can't thank the team management and the BCCI enough for getting us these 8 days because, we always feel we are thrust into the big tournaments, playing so much cricket as the Indian team. But these 8 days, we are going to gradually build ourselves both physically and on the skills front, to lead us nicely into the first game in the World Cup," Desai said in a video shared by BCCI. "The goal in Perth specifically is to get some time on these pitches as well as to break the monotony of playing the bilateral series, back to back in India," he added when asked why India chose to train in Perth specifically. #TeamIndia had a light training session yesterday at the WACA. Our strength and conditioning coach, Soham Desai gives us a lowdown on the preparations ahead of the @T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/oH1vuywqKW — BCCI (@BCCI) October 8, 2022 × India are still missing one member in their final 15-man squad in Australia as the BCCI is yet to name a replacement for injured Jasprit Bumrah, who was ruled out of the tournament earlier this week. Mohammed Shami is reportedly a frontrunner to replace Bumrah and might travel to Australia next week. Also Read: West Indies batter John Campbell banned for four years for anti-doping rule violation India will play two warm-up matches ahead of the start of their T20 World Cup 2022 campaign. They will take on hosts Australia in their first warm-up game in Brisbane on October 17 before facing New Zealand in their second warm-up game at the same venue on October 19.

Why India chose to train in Perth ahead of T20 World Cup 2022? Strength and conditioning coach explains

Rohit Sharma-led Team India have already touched down in Australia ahead of the T20 World Cup 2022 that gets underway later this month. India have travelled to the country with only 14 players as Jasprit Bumrah's replacement is yet to be officially confirmed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

Bumrah has been ruled out of the T20 World Cup 2022 due to a back injury. The fast bowler's absence from the tournament is a huge blow to the team's chances and it will be a herculean task to find an ideal replacement for him. The BCCI had the option to quickly announce Bumrah's replacement to ensure the player travelled to Australia with the rest of the team, however, the selectors wanted to take their time.

As per a report in PTI, the selectors have now zeroed in on the experienced Mohammed Shami as an ideal replacement for Bumrah in the T20 World Cup squad. Shami will travel to Australia next week to link up with the rest of his teammates.

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Shami had earlier been named in the reserves when India announced their squad for the T20 World Cup despite having not played a single T20I&nbsp; for India since the T20 World Cup last year. He was set to feature in the T20I series against Australia and South Africa at home after being recalled to the T20I squad.

However, Shami ended up missing both series due to COVID-19. He has resumed bowling in the nets but is currently at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) to undergo mandatory fitness tests before he can travel to Australia for the T20 World Cup.

"Mohammed Shami, if fit, was always going to be the first replacement as that's the closest Indian team can get in terms of sheer quality. He will be joining some time next week," a source was quoted as saying by PTI.

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Despite not being in the scheme of things for India in T20Is for a while now, Shami is believed to be the selectors'&nbsp;favourite when it comes to a like-to-like replacement for Bumrah as a strike bowler. He might not have done exceedingly well for India in T20Is but Shami has a great record in the IPL with 99 wickets to his name in 93 matches.

He was instrumental with the ball in helping Gujarat Titans script history by winning their maiden IPL title in their debut campaign last season. Shami picked up 20 wickets for the Titans in 16 matches and was one of their best bowlers.

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Rohit Sharma-led Team India have already touched down in Australia ahead of the T20 World Cup 2022 that gets underway later this month. India have travelled to the country with only 14 players as Jasprit Bumrah's replacement is yet to be officially confirmed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

Rohit Sharma-led Team India have already touched down in Australia ahead of the T20 World Cup 2022 that gets underway later this month. India have travelled to the country with only 14 players as Jasprit Bumrah's replacement is yet to be officially confirmed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Bumrah has been ruled out of the T20 World Cup 2022 due to a back injury. The fast bowler's absence from the tournament is a huge blow to the team's chances and it will be a herculean task to find an ideal replacement for him. The BCCI had the option to quickly announce Bumrah's replacement to ensure the player travelled to Australia with the rest of the team, however, the selectors wanted to take their time. As per a report in PTI, the selectors have now zeroed in on the experienced Mohammed Shami as an ideal replacement for Bumrah in the T20 World Cup squad. Shami will travel to Australia next week to link up with the rest of his teammates. Also Read: West Indies batter John Campbell banned for four years for anti-doping rule violation Shami had earlier been named in the reserves when India announced their squad for the T20 World Cup despite having not played a single T20I for India since the T20 World Cup last year. He was set to feature in the T20I series against Australia and South Africa at home after being recalled to the T20I squad. However, Shami ended up missing both series due to COVID-19. He has resumed bowling in the nets but is currently at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) to undergo mandatory fitness tests before he can travel to Australia for the T20 World Cup. "Mohammed Shami, if fit, was always going to be the first replacement as that's the closest Indian team can get in terms of sheer quality. He will be joining some time next week," a source was quoted as saying by PTI. Also Read: 'Billion-dollar team' India have started respecting Pakistan after recent results, says PCB chief Ramiz Raja Despite not being in the scheme of things for India in T20Is for a while now, Shami is believed to be the selectors' favourite when it comes to a like-to-like replacement for Bumrah as a strike bowler. He might not have done exceedingly well for India in T20Is but Shami has a great record in the IPL with 99 wickets to his name in 93 matches. He was instrumental with the ball in helping Gujarat Titans script history by winning their maiden IPL title in their debut campaign last season. Shami picked up 20 wickets for the Titans in 16 matches and was one of their best bowlers.

Mohammed Shami to replace Jasprit Bumrah in India's T20 WC squad, to travel to Australia next week - Report

West Indies cricketer John Campbell has been banned for four years for violating an anti-doping rule. The decision was taken by the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO), as per Reuters. A three-member independent panel announced the decision on Friday.

The West Indies batter has been charged for evading, refusing or failing to submit to sample collection. The decision comes after JADCO had alleged Cambell refused to provide his blood sample at his home in Kingston in April earlier this year.

The independent panel announced an 18-page decision on Friday while charging the West Indies batter. The panel noted that Campbell breached rule 2.3 of JADCO. The panel observed that it was satisfied that the anti-doping violation by the West Indies batter was an intentional one and that he should be banned for four years.

"The panel is persuaded to a comfortable degree of satisfaction that the athlete committed an anti-doping rule violation, namely breach of JADCO rule 2.3," the decision read.

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"The panel does not find, on the evidence presented, that the athlete's anti-doping violation was not intentional. In the circumstances of this case, the athlete is ineligible for a period of four years," it added.

29-year-old Campbell, who earned comparisons with the legendary Chris Gayle during the initial days of his international career, made his debut for West Indies in 2019. He has so far played 20 Tests, six ODIs and 2 T20Is for West Indies, with 888, 248 and 11 runs in the three formats, respectively.

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The opening batter also played for the West Indies U-19 team before making his debut for the senior side. The left-hander last played for West Indies in a Test match against Bangladesh at Gros Islet in June this year. He was last seen in action for the Guyana Amazon Warriors in the inaugural edition of the SIXTY.

West Indies cricketer John Campbell has been banned for four years for violating an anti-doping rule. The decision was taken by the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO), as per Reuters.

West Indies cricketer John Campbell has been banned for four years for violating an anti-doping rule. The decision was taken by the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO), as per Reuters. A three-member independent panel announced the decision on Friday. The West Indies batter has been charged for evading, refusing or failing to submit to sample collection. The decision comes after JADCO had alleged Cambell refused to provide his blood sample at his home in Kingston in April earlier this year. The independent panel announced an 18-page decision on Friday while charging the West Indies batter. The panel noted that Campbell breached rule 2.3 of JADCO. The panel observed that it was satisfied that the anti-doping violation by the West Indies batter was an intentional one and that he should be banned for four years. "The panel is persuaded to a comfortable degree of satisfaction that the athlete committed an anti-doping rule violation, namely breach of JADCO rule 2.3," the decision read. Also Read: American grandmaster Hans Niemann thoroughly scanned before match amid sex toy cheating allegations "The panel does not find, on the evidence presented, that the athlete's anti-doping violation was not intentional. In the circumstances of this case, the athlete is ineligible for a period of four years," it added. 29-year-old Campbell, who earned comparisons with the legendary Chris Gayle during the initial days of his international career, made his debut for West Indies in 2019. He has so far played 20 Tests, six ODIs and 2 T20Is for West Indies, with 888, 248 and 11 runs in the three formats, respectively. Also Read: 'Billion-dollar team' India have started respecting Pakistan after recent results, says PCB chief Ramiz Raja The opening batter also played for the West Indies U-19 team before making his debut for the senior side. The left-hander last played for West Indies in a Test match against Bangladesh at Gros Islet in June this year. He was last seen in action for the Guyana Amazon Warriors in the inaugural edition of the SIXTY.

West Indies batter John Campbell banned for four years for anti-doping rule violation

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