<p>Kapil Dev is regarded as one of the greatest all-rounders of all time. He led India to their maiden cricket World Cup triumph in 1983 after defeating the mighty West Indies in the final, a victory that changed the way the game was played in the country. It also paved way for future generations to take up the game.</p>

<p>While he was an exceptional fast bowler, Kapil was also a hard-hitting batter and could change gears seamlessly during matches when required. One of the finest all-rounders to have played the game, Kapil had 434 wickets to his name in Test cricket when he decided to retire from the game in 1994.</p>

<p>He was the highest wicket-taker in Test cricket at the time and had just surpassed Richard Hadlee's tally in the longest format. However, Kapil was subsequently convinced to bring curtains down on his 16-year-long international career by the then BCCI selection committee.</p>

<p>Former India selector Anshuman Gaekwad, who was part of the selection panel at the time, recalled how he convinced Kapil to retire from the game after he broke Hadlee's record in a Test match against Sri Lanka. Gaekwad revealed it was not an easy decision but the selectors had decided to move on from Kapil after allowing him to play the Test series against Sri Lanka that year.</p>

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<p>However, Kapil went on to state in a press conference after his record-breaking feat that he wanted to play for two more years. His statement prompted the selectors to have a conversation with the former all-rounder.</p>

<p>"You can’t drop such a big player. We allowed him (Kapil)&nbsp;to play the Test series against Sri Lanka, and he broke the world record in the Ahmedabad Test. We thought he would announce his retirement after breaking the record. However, that evening, at the press conference, he said that he’ll play for two more years," Gaikwad recently recalled while speaking at an event in Mumbai, as per Mid-Day.</p>

<p>"Next day, a seemingly hassled (chief selector Gundappa Viswanath)&nbsp;Vishy told me, 'See the headlines. Kapil is saying that he will play for two more years'.</p>

<p>"That same evening, there was a national selection committee meeting. (Jagmohan)&nbsp;Dalmiya was the BCCI secretary. So, we sat and decided that it was time for Kapil to quit. I suggested to Dalmiya that as a selection committee chairman and senior, Vishy&nbsp;should talk to him.</p>

<p>"However, Vishy insisted that I accompany him. "At tea time, we approached Kapil in the dressing room. Vishy wasn't a forthright guy, who would tell you that you were doing something wrong on your face," he added.</p>

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<p>Gaekwad and Viswanath then went on to meet Kapil for a conversation regarding his future and the two selectors offered the legendary all-rounder a farewell game while urging him to quit international cricket. Gaikwad said Kapil accepted their suggestions gracefully and agreed to hang up his boots.</p>

<p>"He would go round and round while talking to someone. So, I took the initiative. I told Kapil: 'Kaps, we need to talk to you. The selectors feel that you need to quit now, and you also know it. We will give you a farewell game as per your choice, but you've got to call it a day.' Kapil reacted very nicely and said: 'Thank you very much. I really appreciate what you told me'. One has to do these kind of things at times, which I did," Gaekwad said.</p>

<p>Kapil played his last Test match for India against New Zealand in Hamilton in March 1994 and his last ODI appearance for India came against West Indies at his home ground in Faridabad, Haryana on October 17,&nbsp;the same year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He played 131 Tests and 225 ODIs for India and finished with 5248 and 3783 runs in the two formats respectively. The legendary all-rounder picked up a total of 687 wickets in international cricket.</p>


Kapil Dev is regarded as one of the greatest all-rounders of all time. He led India to their maiden cricket World Cup triumph in 1983 after defeating the mighty West Indies in the final, a victory that changed the way the game was played in the country.

Kapil Dev is regarded as one of the greatest all-rounders of all time. He led India to their maiden cricket World Cup triumph in 1983 after defeating the mighty West Indies in the final, a victory that changed the way the game was played in the country. It also paved way for future generations to take up the game. While he was an exceptional fast bowler, Kapil was also a hard-hitting batter and could change gears seamlessly during matches when required. One of the finest all-rounders to have played the game, Kapil had 434 wickets to his name in Test cricket when he decided to retire from the game in 1994. He was the highest wicket-taker in Test cricket at the time and had just surpassed Richard Hadlee's tally in the longest format. However, Kapil was subsequently convinced to bring curtains down on his 16-year-long international career by the then BCCI selection committee. Former India selector Anshuman Gaekwad, who was part of the selection panel at the time, recalled how he convinced Kapil to retire from the game after he broke Hadlee's record in a Test match against Sri Lanka. Gaekwad revealed it was not an easy decision but the selectors had decided to move on from Kapil after allowing him to play the Test series against Sri Lanka that year. Also Read: ICC introduces new rules in cricket: No more 'mankad', permanent ban on use of saliva on ball However, Kapil went on to state in a press conference after his record-breaking feat that he wanted to play for two more years. His statement prompted the selectors to have a conversation with the former all-rounder. "You can’t drop such a big player. We allowed him (Kapil) to play the Test series against Sri Lanka, and he broke the world record in the Ahmedabad Test. We thought he would announce his retirement after breaking the record. However, that evening, at the press conference, he said that he’ll play for two more years," Gaikwad recently recalled while speaking at an event in Mumbai, as per Mid-Day. "Next day, a seemingly hassled (chief selector Gundappa Viswanath) Vishy told me, 'See the headlines. Kapil is saying that he will play for two more years'. "That same evening, there was a national selection committee meeting. (Jagmohan) Dalmiya was the BCCI secretary. So, we sat and decided that it was time for Kapil to quit. I suggested to Dalmiya that as a selection committee chairman and senior, Vishy should talk to him. "However, Vishy insisted that I accompany him. "At tea time, we approached Kapil in the dressing room. Vishy wasn't a forthright guy, who would tell you that you were doing something wrong on your face," he added. Also Read: Virat Kohli 207 runs away from overtaking head coach Rahul Dravid in elite list Gaekwad and Viswanath then went on to meet Kapil for a conversation regarding his future and the two selectors offered the legendary all-rounder a farewell game while urging him to quit international cricket. Gaikwad said Kapil accepted their suggestions gracefully and agreed to hang up his boots. "He would go round and round while talking to someone. So, I took the initiative. I told Kapil: 'Kaps, we need to talk to you. The selectors feel that you need to quit now, and you also know it. We will give you a farewell game as per your choice, but you've got to call it a day.' Kapil reacted very nicely and said: 'Thank you very much. I really appreciate what you told me'. One has to do these kind of things at times, which I did," Gaekwad said. Kapil played his last Test match for India against New Zealand in Hamilton in March 1994 and his last ODI appearance for India came against West Indies at his home ground in Faridabad, Haryana on October 17, the same year. He played 131 Tests and 225 ODIs for India and finished with 5248 and 3783 runs in the two formats respectively. The legendary all-rounder picked up a total of 687 wickets in international cricket.

'We need to talk to you': Former India selector reveals how he convinced the legendary Kapil Dev to retire

<p>In a horrific case of sheer negligence, young kabaddi players were served food kept in a toilet during a state-level U-16 tournament in India's Uttar Pradesh.&nbsp;The issue came to light after a video went viral on social media where players can be seen taking food from trays kept on a toilet floor at the Dr B R Ambedkar stadium in Saharanpur.</p>

<p>As per reports, the incident took place on September 16 when hundreds of junior kabaddi players arrived at the stadium for the sub-junior championship. The arrangements for the players' stay and their food were made at the stadium. However, the players complained of unhygienic and sub-standard meals.</p>

<p>In the video which has gone viral, players can be seen taking rice and puris (Indian fried flat bread) from utensils kept inside a toilet. Some of them alleged the rice was raw and undercooked while others also complained of having to wait for hours in long queues for the 'sub-standard' food.</p>

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<p>The Uttar Pradesh government sprung into action after the video went viral on social media and the regional sports office of Sharanpur, Animesh Saxena was suspended. Akhilesh Kumar, the district magistrate of Saharanpur, has ordered a probe into the matter.</p>

<p>The Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi Association had organised the state-level sub-junior girls' competition in Saharanpur. As per reports, over 300 players from across the state had arrived at the stadium for the competition. They were expecting proper hygienic meals at the stadium but were served from the toilet in gross negligence.</p>

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<p>As per Hindustan Times, Saxena, the regional sports officer claimed the teams arrived for the tournament on September 15 and he had directed the cooks at the stadium to not serve the players the previous day's leftover food on September 16. Saxena said it was the leftover food from the other day which was kept inside the toilet to ensure it is not mixed up with the fresh food.</p>


In a horrific case of sheer negligence, young kabaddi players were served food kept in a toilet during a state-level U-16 tournament in India's Uttar Pradesh. The issue came to light after a video went viral on social media where players can be seen taking food from trays kept on a toilet floor at the Dr B R Ambedkar stadium in Saharanpur.

In a horrific case of sheer negligence, young kabaddi players were served food kept in a toilet during a state-level U-16 tournament in India's Uttar Pradesh. The issue came to light after a video went viral on social media where players can be seen taking food from trays kept on a toilet floor at the Dr B R Ambedkar stadium in Saharanpur. As per reports, the incident took place on September 16 when hundreds of junior kabaddi players arrived at the stadium for the sub-junior championship. The arrangements for the players' stay and their food were made at the stadium. However, the players complained of unhygienic and sub-standard meals. In the video which has gone viral, players can be seen taking rice and puris (Indian fried flat bread) from utensils kept inside a toilet. Some of them alleged the rice was raw and undercooked while others also complained of having to wait for hours in long queues for the 'sub-standard' food. UP : सहारनपुर स्टेडियम के टॉयलेट रूम में खिलाड़ियों को घटिया खाना परोसा गया। स्टेट लेवल कबड्डी टूर्नामेंट के लिए UP से करीब 300 खिलाड़ी आए थे। शासन ने स्पोटर्स ऑफिसर को सस्पेंड किया।#Saharanpur #Up pic.twitter.com/Oy969GiJEW — Sachin Gupta | सचिन गुप्ता (@sachingupta787) September 19, 2022 × Also Read: Personal attacks should not happen: Babar Azam responds to Aaqib Javed’s sarcastic remarks The Uttar Pradesh government sprung into action after the video went viral on social media and the regional sports office of Sharanpur, Animesh Saxena was suspended. Akhilesh Kumar, the district magistrate of Saharanpur, has ordered a probe into the matter. The Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi Association had organised the state-level sub-junior girls' competition in Saharanpur. As per reports, over 300 players from across the state had arrived at the stadium for the competition. They were expecting proper hygienic meals at the stadium but were served from the toilet in gross negligence. Also Read: Lithuania's Aleksandr Sorokin runs 319.6 km in 24 hours to set new world record As per Hindustan Times, Saxena, the regional sports officer claimed the teams arrived for the tournament on September 15 and he had directed the cooks at the stadium to not serve the players the previous day's leftover food on September 16. Saxena said it was the leftover food from the other day which was kept inside the toilet to ensure it is not mixed up with the fresh food.

Official suspended after kabaddi players served food kept in toilet in Uttar Pradesh

<p>Saudi Arabia has never been part of the Presidents Cup, which every two years pits the best golfers from the United States against the best from the rest of world -- except Europe.</p>

<p>But this week at the Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, the Saudi-backed LIV Golf circuit will be in the middle of the action, as the feud between it and the PGA Tour continues to escalate, impacting both teams.</p>

<p>The PGA Tour organises the Presidents Cup while LIV Golf, bankrolled by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, has been busy poaching players, luring away some of golf's biggest names with staggering sums of money.</p>

<p>In retaliation the PGA Tour has suspended anyone jumping to the rebel circuit and the result is both sides will be missing key players when play gets underway on Thursday.</p>

<p>The U.S. will be without the services of LIV defectors and major winners Dustin Johnson, Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka.</p>

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<p>LIV Golf's number one recruit six-time major champion Phil Mickelson, who has played in more Presidents Cups (12) and more matches (55) than anyone else, would likely not have made the squad on merit but almost certainly would have found a place in a non-playing role as an ambassador or co-captain.</p>

<p>Their absence will have minimal impact on a powerhouse American lineup that still includes three of the top five in the world rankings, led by number one Scottie Scheffler.</p>

<p>The 12-man International squad, however, cannot come close to matching the deep U.S. talent pool and the loss of world number three, Australian Cameron Smith, the Open and Players championship winner this year, is a huge blow to their hopes of lifting the Presidents Cup for just the second time.</p>

<p>South African Louis Oosthuizen, Chile's Joaquin Niemann and Mexico's Abraham Ancer are also unavailable to International captain Trevor Immelman, who has called up a record eight Presidents Cup debutants.</p>

<p>Australian Adam Scott, playing his 10th Presidents Cup and Japan's Hideki Matsuyama his fifth are the only members of the squad to have played in more than one event.</p>

<p>In 13 previous Presidents Cups the International team has just one victory, coming in 1998 when the event was staged in Australia.</p>

<p>Every other Presidents Cup has gone to the United States with the exception of 2003 in South Africa that ended in a draw.</p>

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<p>The last time the U.S. staged the event in 2017 at Liberty National they charged into a 14-3 1/2 lead going into the Sunday singles and coasted to a 19-11 victory.</p>

<p>Having home advantage once again and 40,000 boisterous fans backing them, there are fears that an inexperienced International team could be in for a humiliating thrashing at Quail Hollow.</p>

<p>"We'll be representing underdogs all over the world in every facet of life," conceded Immelman. "Whether it be business or sport or kids at school.</p>

<p>"We look forward to the Presidents Cup every time.</p>

<p>"Over the years you look at the history books, everybody knows we've had our butts kicked, but that doesn't mean we'll come with any less passion and compete to try and win."</p>


Saudi Arabia has never been part of the Presidents Cup, which every two years pits the best golfers from the United States against the best from the rest of world -- except Europe.

Saudi Arabia has never been part of the Presidents Cup, which every two years pits the best golfers from the United States against the best from the rest of world -- except Europe. But this week at the Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, the Saudi-backed LIV Golf circuit will be in the middle of the action, as the feud between it and the PGA Tour continues to escalate, impacting both teams. The PGA Tour organises the Presidents Cup while LIV Golf, bankrolled by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, has been busy poaching players, luring away some of golf's biggest names with staggering sums of money. In retaliation the PGA Tour has suspended anyone jumping to the rebel circuit and the result is both sides will be missing key players when play gets underway on Thursday. The U.S. will be without the services of LIV defectors and major winners Dustin Johnson, Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka. Also Read: Lithuania's Aleksandr Sorokin runs 319.6 km in 24 hours to set new world record LIV Golf's number one recruit six-time major champion Phil Mickelson, who has played in more Presidents Cups (12) and more matches (55) than anyone else, would likely not have made the squad on merit but almost certainly would have found a place in a non-playing role as an ambassador or co-captain. Their absence will have minimal impact on a powerhouse American lineup that still includes three of the top five in the world rankings, led by number one Scottie Scheffler. The 12-man International squad, however, cannot come close to matching the deep U.S. talent pool and the loss of world number three, Australian Cameron Smith, the Open and Players championship winner this year, is a huge blow to their hopes of lifting the Presidents Cup for just the second time. South African Louis Oosthuizen, Chile's Joaquin Niemann and Mexico's Abraham Ancer are also unavailable to International captain Trevor Immelman, who has called up a record eight Presidents Cup debutants. Australian Adam Scott, playing his 10th Presidents Cup and Japan's Hideki Matsuyama his fifth are the only members of the squad to have played in more than one event. In 13 previous Presidents Cups the International team has just one victory, coming in 1998 when the event was staged in Australia. Every other Presidents Cup has gone to the United States with the exception of 2003 in South Africa that ended in a draw. Also Read: Roger Federer doubtful to take part in farewell Laver Cup tournament, will make a last-minute decision The last time the U.S. staged the event in 2017 at Liberty National they charged into a 14-3 1/2 lead going into the Sunday singles and coasted to a 19-11 victory. Having home advantage once again and 40,000 boisterous fans backing them, there are fears that an inexperienced International team could be in for a humiliating thrashing at Quail Hollow. "We'll be representing underdogs all over the world in every facet of life," conceded Immelman. "Whether it be business or sport or kids at school. "We look forward to the Presidents Cup every time. "Over the years you look at the history books, everybody knows we've had our butts kicked, but that doesn't mean we'll come with any less passion and compete to try and win."

No LIV players but rebel circuit set to dominate Presidents Cup

<p>Jasprit Bumrah and Harshal Patel will make their comeback for the Indian team as they lock horns with Australia in a three-match T20I series starting Tuesday (September 20). The first T20I will be played at the PCA Stadium in Mohali on Tuesday with Rohit Sharma &amp; Co. aiming to get off to a winning start.</p>

<p>Bumrah and Harshal are two of India's leading pacers in T20Is. The duo's return will significantly strengthen India's playing XI after the fast bowlers' disappointing show in the recently-concluded Asia Cup 2022. While the duo will form the pace attack alongside the experienced Bhuvneshwar Kumar, it remains to be seen if R Ashwin manages to pip Yuzvendra Chahal for the spinner's slot.</p>

<p>India also face a significant selection headache with the T20 World Cup 2022 right around the corner. The team management will have to decide between Dinesh Karthik and Rishabh Pant on who will be&nbsp;the first-choice wicket-keeper.</p>

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<p>Pant's selection is likely as he is the only left-hander in India's middle-order in the absence of Ravindra Jadeja but Karthik might get a nod ahead of him if left-arm all-rounder Axar Patel makes the cut. Patel is a like-to-like replacement for injured Jadeja and will be the second all-rounder alongside Hardik Pandya.</p>

<p>Opening batter and vice-captain KL Rahul will also be under the spotlight as he has failed to fire ever since making his comeback from injury during India's tour of Zimbabwe last month. Rahul's struggles have also prompted a debate over Virat Kohli being promoted to open the innings in T20Is, however, it's unlikely to happen in the series-opener on Tuesday.</p>

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<p>India's top three of Rohit Sharma, Rahul and Kohli will remain intact while Suryakumar Yadav is expected to continue batting at number four. Hardik and Pant will slot into the middle order with a battle between Deepak Hooda and Axar for the other spot.</p>

<p><strong>India's predicted playing XI for 1st T20I against Australia:</strong></p>

<p>KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma (c), Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant/Dinesh Karthik, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, R Ashwin/Yuzvendra Chahal, Harshal Patel, Jasprit Bumrah</p>


Jasprit Bumrah and Harshal Patel will make their comeback for the Indian team as they lock horns with Australia in a three-match T20I series starting Tuesday (September 20).

Jasprit Bumrah and Harshal Patel will make their comeback for the Indian team as they lock horns with Australia in a three-match T20I series starting Tuesday (September 20). The first T20I will be played at the PCA Stadium in Mohali on Tuesday with Rohit Sharma & Co. aiming to get off to a winning start. Bumrah and Harshal are two of India's leading pacers in T20Is. The duo's return will significantly strengthen India's playing XI after the fast bowlers' disappointing show in the recently-concluded Asia Cup 2022. While the duo will form the pace attack alongside the experienced Bhuvneshwar Kumar, it remains to be seen if R Ashwin manages to pip Yuzvendra Chahal for the spinner's slot. India also face a significant selection headache with the T20 World Cup 2022 right around the corner. The team management will have to decide between Dinesh Karthik and Rishabh Pant on who will be the first-choice wicket-keeper. Also Read: ICC introduces new rules in cricket: No more 'mankad', permanent ban on use of saliva on ball Pant's selection is likely as he is the only left-hander in India's middle-order in the absence of Ravindra Jadeja but Karthik might get a nod ahead of him if left-arm all-rounder Axar Patel makes the cut. Patel is a like-to-like replacement for injured Jadeja and will be the second all-rounder alongside Hardik Pandya. Opening batter and vice-captain KL Rahul will also be under the spotlight as he has failed to fire ever since making his comeback from injury during India's tour of Zimbabwe last month. Rahul's struggles have also prompted a debate over Virat Kohli being promoted to open the innings in T20Is, however, it's unlikely to happen in the series-opener on Tuesday. Also Read: No Rishabh Pant in T20 World Cup? Wasim Jaffer says leaving out wicket-keeper will be best thing for India India's top three of Rohit Sharma, Rahul and Kohli will remain intact while Suryakumar Yadav is expected to continue batting at number four. Hardik and Pant will slot into the middle order with a battle between Deepak Hooda and Axar for the other spot. India's predicted playing XI for 1st T20I against Australia: KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma (c), Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant/Dinesh Karthik, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, R Ashwin/Yuzvendra Chahal, Harshal Patel, Jasprit Bumrah

Rishabh Pant or Dinesh Karthik? India's predicted playing XI for 1st T20I against Australia

<p>Lithuanian ultramarathon runner Aleksandr Sorokin set a new world record by running a stunning 319.614 kilometres in 24 hours at the IAU 24-hour European Championships. Sorokin smashed his own record by nearly ten kilometres during the competition in Verona, Italy.</p>

<p>The 40-year-old, who interestingly, started running only in 2013 with an aim to lose weight, had set a world record last year by running a whopping 309.399 km in a single day. He had broken the "untouchable" record of 303.506 km held by Greek legend Yiannis Kouros.</p>

<p>Sorokin was unstoppable at the IAU 24-hour European Championships once again this year and went on to cover a distance of over 319 km at an average pace of 4:30 minutes per km.</p>

<p>Poland's Andrzej Piotrowski (301.858 km) finished second while Italy's Marco Visiniti finished third in the race by covering a distance of 288.437km in the two-day event which was held on September 17-18.</p>

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<p>Sorokin took to social media to react to his elusive feat and called it a tiring experience. However, the 40-year-old insisted he was filled with excitement as he thanked fans for their support.&nbsp;"I'm very tired, however, I'm double excited. Very, very thankful for your support, I really felt it," Sorokin wrote in a post on Instagram.</p>

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<p>Sorokin, a former kayaker, had started running to lose weight in 2013 and was weighing 100 kg at the time. However, being overweight didn't deter the Lithuanian ultramarathon runner, who nearly covered the distance of his entire country in 24 hours last week.</p>

<p>"I began running to get in shape when I weighed 100 kg. At the time I wasn’t playing any sports, just drinking and smoking a lot. Then I just began running.&nbsp;The thing about running is you can do more than you think you are capable of,"&nbsp;Sorokin had told&nbsp;The Independent.</p>


Lithuanian ultramarathon runner Aleksandr Sorokin set a new world record by running a stunning 319.614 kilometres in 24 hours at the IAU 24-hour European Championships.

Lithuanian ultramarathon runner Aleksandr Sorokin set a new world record by running a stunning 319.614 kilometres in 24 hours at the IAU 24-hour European Championships. Sorokin smashed his own record by nearly ten kilometres during the competition in Verona, Italy. The 40-year-old, who interestingly, started running only in 2013 with an aim to lose weight, had set a world record last year by running a whopping 309.399 km in a single day. He had broken the "untouchable" record of 303.506 km held by Greek legend Yiannis Kouros. Sorokin was unstoppable at the IAU 24-hour European Championships once again this year and went on to cover a distance of over 319 km at an average pace of 4:30 minutes per km. Poland's Andrzej Piotrowski (301.858 km) finished second while Italy's Marco Visiniti finished third in the race by covering a distance of 288.437km in the two-day event which was held on September 17-18. Also Read: Roger Federer doubtful to take part in farewell Laver Cup tournament, will make a last-minute decision Sorokin took to social media to react to his elusive feat and called it a tiring experience. However, the 40-year-old insisted he was filled with excitement as he thanked fans for their support. "I'm very tired, however, I'm double excited. Very, very thankful for your support, I really felt it," Sorokin wrote in a post on Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Aleksandr Sorokin (@ultrarunner_aleksandr_sorokin) × Also Read: LaLiga condemns hate speech after Vinicius Jr racially abused by Atletico Madrid fans Sorokin, a former kayaker, had started running to lose weight in 2013 and was weighing 100 kg at the time. However, being overweight didn't deter the Lithuanian ultramarathon runner, who nearly covered the distance of his entire country in 24 hours last week. "I began running to get in shape when I weighed 100 kg. At the time I wasn’t playing any sports, just drinking and smoking a lot. Then I just began running. The thing about running is you can do more than you think you are capable of," Sorokin had told The Independent.

Lithuania's Aleksandr Sorokin runs 319.6 km in 24 hours to set new world record

<p>LaLiga has condemned hate speech after Atletico Madrid fans were filmed racially abusing Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. outside their Metropolitano Stadium ahead of Sunday's match.</p>

<p>Hundreds of Atletico supporters could be heard singing, "Vinicius, you are a monkey, you are monkey" in a video published on social media by radio station Cope in the build-up to the Madrid derby, which Real won 2-1.</p>

<p>Local media also reported that monkey noises and chants of "Vinicius, die" were heard throughout the game.</p>

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<p>"Hate speech has no place in LaLiga and we always work with the clubs and the authorities to identify and bring to justice any such case," LaLiga said in a statement.</p>

<p>"We denounce all incidents inside and outside stadiums and work with clubs to keep our football friendly and enjoyable.</p>

<p>"LaLiga always reports any incidents of hate speech or violence to the authorities and assists in the investigation. We will do the same with what happened on Sunday night."</p>

<p>The clubs have not commented on the incidents.</p>


LaLiga has condemned hate speech after Atletico Madrid fans were filmed racially abusing Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. outside their Metropolitano Stadium ahead of Sunday's match.

LaLiga has condemned hate speech after Atletico Madrid fans were filmed racially abusing Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. outside their Metropolitano Stadium ahead of Sunday's match. Hundreds of Atletico supporters could be heard singing, "Vinicius, you are a monkey, you are monkey" in a video published on social media by radio station Cope in the build-up to the Madrid derby, which Real won 2-1. Local media also reported that monkey noises and chants of "Vinicius, die" were heard throughout the game. DISGUSTING ! "You are a monkey, Vinicius you are a monkey." Atletico fans before last night's derby pic.twitter.com/K5KTC1SbRm — Manuel Menacho (@ManuelMenacho0) September 19, 2022 × Also Read: WATCH - Atletico Madrid fans hurl vile racist chants at Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr "Hate speech has no place in LaLiga and we always work with the clubs and the authorities to identify and bring to justice any such case," LaLiga said in a statement. "We denounce all incidents inside and outside stadiums and work with clubs to keep our football friendly and enjoyable. "LaLiga always reports any incidents of hate speech or violence to the authorities and assists in the investigation. We will do the same with what happened on Sunday night." The clubs have not commented on the incidents.

LaLiga condemns hate speech after Vinicius Jr racially abused by Atletico Madrid fans

<p>The International Cricket Council (ICC) has introduced a fresh set of rules which are set to have a significant impact on the game. ICC have announced a host of changes to the playing conditions which were approved by the ICC Cricket Committee led by BCCI president Sourav Ganguly. The new rules will come into effect from October 01, 2022.</p>

<p>With the T20 World Cup 2022 around the corner, the new rules are set to be implemented in the tournament and can have a huge impact. As per the new rules, 'Mankad'(bowler running the non-striker out) is no longer under the 'Unfair Play' section and will be considered a legitimate run-out.</p>

<p>The use of saliva to shine the cricket ball has also been permanently banned. ICC banned the use of saliva for the first time in 2020 in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, however, the rule is now set to be implemented permanently. As per the new rules, the incoming&nbsp;batters will now have only two minutes to take charge at the crease after the dismissal of their teammate.</p>

<p><strong>Here is a look at the new ICC rules:</strong></p>

<p><strong>Ban on saliva</strong>: The use of saliva to shine or polish the cricket ball will be banned permanently in international cricket. The long-standing practice had been abolished for the first time in 2020 due to the COVID-19 crisis. The rule is now set to be implemented permanently and the players will not be allowed to use saliva on the ball to generate swing. The players can continue using sweat to shine the ball instead of saliva.</p>

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<p><strong>Batter returning when caught:</strong>&nbsp;The new batter coming in will have to take strike when a batter is caught, regardless of whether the two batters crossed each other on the pitch during the dismissal. Earlier, if the batter had crossed the non-striker before the catch, the non-striker was allowed to take strike.</p>

<p><strong>'Mankad' not unfair:</strong>&nbsp;Running out the non-striker for backing up too much will no more be considered unfair and referred to as 'Mankad'. The mode of dismissal has now been moved from the 'Unfair Play' section to the 'Run out' section. Running out a non-striker will now be considered a regular run-out.</p>

<p><strong>Incoming batter ready to face the ball:</strong>&nbsp;The incoming batter will be allowed only two minutes to settle down and take the strike in both ODIs and Tests. The 90 seconds rule in T20Is will remain intact.</p>

<p><strong>Bowler throwing the ball at the striker's end before the delivery:</strong>&nbsp;As per the new rule, a bowler will not be allowed to attempt to run out a batter on the striker's end if he is advancing down the wicket before the bowler's delivery stride. The bowler was earlier allowed to attempt a run-out but it will now be deemed a dead ball.</p>

<p><strong>Striker's right to play the ball: </strong>A batter will require to keep some part of their bat or their body inside the pitch while facing a delivery. It will be called a dead ball if a batter stands beyond the pitch. Any delivery which forces the batter to leave the pitch will also be called a no-ball</p>

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<p><strong>Five runs penalty on unfair fielding movement: </strong>Any attempt to distract the batter by the fielding side with an unfair or deliberate movement while the bowler is running in to bowl the delivery will result in a five-run penalty. The batting side will be awarded five runs and the delivery will be adjudged as a dead ball.</p>

<p><strong>Penalty for slow over rate:</strong> In January this year, the ICC implemented a new in-match penalty for teams failing to complete their overs in the allotted time in T20Is. Failure of the fielding team to bowl their overs in the scheduled time led to an additional fielder being brought inside the fielding circle for the remaining overs during the match.</p>

<p>The rule is now set to be implemented in ODIs as well following the conclusion of the &nbsp;ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League in 2023. The rule has already cost matches to a few teams for maintaining a slow over rate.</p>


The International Cricket Council (ICC) has introduced a fresh set of rules which are set to have a significant impact on the game. ICC have announced a host of changes to the playing conditions which were approved by the ICC Cricket Committee led by BCCI president Sourav Ganguly.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has introduced a fresh set of rules which are set to have a significant impact on the game. ICC have announced a host of changes to the playing conditions which were approved by the ICC Cricket Committee led by BCCI president Sourav Ganguly. The new rules will come into effect from October 01, 2022. With the T20 World Cup 2022 around the corner, the new rules are set to be implemented in the tournament and can have a huge impact. As per the new rules, 'Mankad'(bowler running the non-striker out) is no longer under the 'Unfair Play' section and will be considered a legitimate run-out. The use of saliva to shine the cricket ball has also been permanently banned. ICC banned the use of saliva for the first time in 2020 in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, however, the rule is now set to be implemented permanently. As per the new rules, the incoming batters will now have only two minutes to take charge at the crease after the dismissal of their teammate. Here is a look at the new ICC rules: Ban on saliva: The use of saliva to shine or polish the cricket ball will be banned permanently in international cricket. The long-standing practice had been abolished for the first time in 2020 due to the COVID-19 crisis. The rule is now set to be implemented permanently and the players will not be allowed to use saliva on the ball to generate swing. The players can continue using sweat to shine the ball instead of saliva. Also Read: Will Virat Kohli break Sachin Tendulkar's historic feat? Ricky Ponting shares his take Batter returning when caught: The new batter coming in will have to take strike when a batter is caught, regardless of whether the two batters crossed each other on the pitch during the dismissal. Earlier, if the batter had crossed the non-striker before the catch, the non-striker was allowed to take strike. 'Mankad' not unfair: Running out the non-striker for backing up too much will no more be considered unfair and referred to as 'Mankad'. The mode of dismissal has now been moved from the 'Unfair Play' section to the 'Run out' section. Running out a non-striker will now be considered a regular run-out. Incoming batter ready to face the ball: The incoming batter will be allowed only two minutes to settle down and take the strike in both ODIs and Tests. The 90 seconds rule in T20Is will remain intact. Bowler throwing the ball at the striker's end before the delivery: As per the new rule, a bowler will not be allowed to attempt to run out a batter on the striker's end if he is advancing down the wicket before the bowler's delivery stride. The bowler was earlier allowed to attempt a run-out but it will now be deemed a dead ball. Striker's right to play the ball: A batter will require to keep some part of their bat or their body inside the pitch while facing a delivery. It will be called a dead ball if a batter stands beyond the pitch. Any delivery which forces the batter to leave the pitch will also be called a no-ball Also Read: 'Only monster should be Indian cricket': Gautam Gambhir urges countrymen to get past hero-worship culture Five runs penalty on unfair fielding movement: Any attempt to distract the batter by the fielding side with an unfair or deliberate movement while the bowler is running in to bowl the delivery will result in a five-run penalty. The batting side will be awarded five runs and the delivery will be adjudged as a dead ball. Penalty for slow over rate: In January this year, the ICC implemented a new in-match penalty for teams failing to complete their overs in the allotted time in T20Is. Failure of the fielding team to bowl their overs in the scheduled time led to an additional fielder being brought inside the fielding circle for the remaining overs during the match. The rule is now set to be implemented in ODIs as well following the conclusion of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League in 2023. The rule has already cost matches to a few teams for maintaining a slow over rate.

ICC introduces new rules in cricket: No more 'mankad', permanent ban on use of saliva on ball

<p>A clinical Real Madrid extended their perfect start to the LaLiga season when they beat city rivals Atletico 2-1 at the Metropolitano on Sunday.</p>

<p>Despite being second best for large periods of the first half, Carlo Ancelotti's side were ruthless in front of goal as strikes from Rodrygo and Federico Valverde put them in a commanding position. Mario Hermoso pulled a goal back for the hosts late on but they were unable to find an equaliser.</p>

<p>Victory means Real return to the top of the LaLiga table on 18 points from six games, two ahead of Barcelona in second. Atletico are seventh, eight points behind their neighbours.</p>

<p>"You're always very happy after winning the derby," Ancelotti said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We managed to double our lead and then defend really well. Our gameplan was to be solid at the back and to play direct with the ball between the lines.</p>

<p>"That's how we scored and we knew once we'd got 2-0 up that defending would be enough to get us over the line."</p>

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<p>The match, however, was marred by Atletico fans chanting racist abuse at Real's Brazilian forward Vinicius Jr outside their Metropolitano Stadium ahead of the derby.</p>

<p>Diego Simeone's side started brightly and went close through defender Felipe and Yannick Carrasco but found themselves behind when Rodrygo emphatically finished the visitors' first attempt on target on 18 minutes.</p>

<p>It was a goal largely out of nothing, with Aurelien Tchouameni's pass over the top catching the home side's defence cold and allowing the Brazilian to fire home on the half-volley.</p>

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<p>Antoine Griezmann forced a save from Real keeper Thibaut Courtois as the hosts looked to bounce back, but Madrid doubled their lead with their next effort on goal when Valverde fired in from close range after Vinicius's shot had rebounded off the post.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Atletico set up a grandstand finish through substitute Hermoso's header seven minutes from time following a rare mistake from Courtois who misjudged a cross, before the defender was sent off for a second bookable offence in injury time and Real held on to take the points.</p>


A clinical Real Madrid extended their perfect start to the LaLiga season when they beat city rivals Atletico 2-1 at the Metropolitano on Sunday. Despite being second best for large periods of the first half, Carlo Ancelotti's side were ruthless in front of goal as strikes from Rodrygo and Federico Valverde put them in a commanding position.

A clinical Real Madrid extended their perfect start to the LaLiga season when they beat city rivals Atletico 2-1 at the Metropolitano on Sunday. Despite being second best for large periods of the first half, Carlo Ancelotti's side were ruthless in front of goal as strikes from Rodrygo and Federico Valverde put them in a commanding position. Mario Hermoso pulled a goal back for the hosts late on but they were unable to find an equaliser. Victory means Real return to the top of the LaLiga table on 18 points from six games, two ahead of Barcelona in second. Atletico are seventh, eight points behind their neighbours. "You're always very happy after winning the derby," Ancelotti said. "We managed to double our lead and then defend really well. Our gameplan was to be solid at the back and to play direct with the ball between the lines. "That's how we scored and we knew once we'd got 2-0 up that defending would be enough to get us over the line." Also Read: Arsenal schoolboy Ethan Nwaneri becomes youngest to play in the Premier League at 15 The match, however, was marred by Atletico fans chanting racist abuse at Real's Brazilian forward Vinicius Jr outside their Metropolitano Stadium ahead of the derby. Diego Simeone's side started brightly and went close through defender Felipe and Yannick Carrasco but found themselves behind when Rodrygo emphatically finished the visitors' first attempt on target on 18 minutes. It was a goal largely out of nothing, with Aurelien Tchouameni's pass over the top catching the home side's defence cold and allowing the Brazilian to fire home on the half-volley. Also Read: Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba's brother Mathias detained in alleged extortion case Antoine Griezmann forced a save from Real keeper Thibaut Courtois as the hosts looked to bounce back, but Madrid doubled their lead with their next effort on goal when Valverde fired in from close range after Vinicius's shot had rebounded off the post. Atletico set up a grandstand finish through substitute Hermoso's header seven minutes from time following a rare mistake from Courtois who misjudged a cross, before the defender was sent off for a second bookable offence in injury time and Real held on to take the points.

Rodrygo and Valverde score as clinical Real Madrid beat Atletico 2-1 to continue perfect start in La Liga

<p>Former Pakistan cricket team captain Mohammad Hafeez has opened up on his recent comments about the Board of Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) and said the people are unwilling to criticise the Indian cricket board due to its growing influence in world cricket. Hafeez had recently called India the 'pampered child' of world cricket.</p>

<p>The former Pakistan all-rounder believes BCCI's power helps the Indian board in influencing a lot of major decisions in world cricket and there are not many who raise their voice against them. BCCI is one of the richest cricket boards in the world and enjoys significant power in the International Cricket Council (ICC) affairs.</p>

<p>Former cricketers like Australia's Adam Gilchrist and Sri Lanka's Arvinda de Silva among others have in the past expressed their concerns over BCCI enjoying veto power in the ICC. Hafeez has now become the latest to join the bandwagon and speak against the Indian cricket board.</p>

<p>"Let’s be honest. Cricket is a beautiful game, and the countries that play it are really good at the sport. They add value wherever they go. They have a flair that entertains fans. But when it comes to India, everybody knows that a lot of times people stay quiet, thinking that they cannot criticise India," Hafeez said in an interview with Cricket Pakistan.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-vs-australia-t20i-series-full-schedule-timings-squads-and-live-streaming-details-517422">India vs Australia T20I series: Full schedule, timings, squads and live streaming details</a></p>

<p>Hafeez said he has always been against biased opinions on any platform and feels criticism should be fine as long as it is constructive criticism. The former Pakistan all-rounder said players who think they don't need any advice don't have the right attitude.</p>

<p>&nbsp;"I have always been against any platform being used for biased opinions and getting personal, but constructive criticism should be okay. A lot of times, people think they do not need any advice. But that is not the right attitude," said the former Pakistan cricketer.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/virat-kohli-opening-in-t20i-world-cup-definitely-an-option-for-us-says-indian-skipper-rohit-sharma-517370">&nbsp;Virat Kohli opening in T20 World Cup definitely an option for us, says Indian skipper Rohit Sharma</a></p>

<p>He also stood by his recent comments about the BCCI where he had called India the 'laadla' (pampered child) of world cricket. Hafeez had said India are not doing well on the pitch but are respected due to the influence of the BCCI.</p>

<p>"There is no doubt that India’s players are big products. Their names add value wherever they go. But it’s not like only they are doing well. Many other players inspire you and provide eye-catching moments with their game. That’s why I said that they are treated as ‘laadla’. I stand by my statement," he added.</p>


Former Pakistan cricket team captain Mohammad Hafeez has opened up on his recent comments about the Board of Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) and said the people are unwilling to criticise the Indian cricket board due to its growing influence in world cricket.

Former Pakistan cricket team captain Mohammad Hafeez has opened up on his recent comments about the Board of Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) and said the people are unwilling to criticise the Indian cricket board due to its growing influence in world cricket. Hafeez had recently called India the 'pampered child' of world cricket. The former Pakistan all-rounder believes BCCI's power helps the Indian board in influencing a lot of major decisions in world cricket and there are not many who raise their voice against them. BCCI is one of the richest cricket boards in the world and enjoys significant power in the International Cricket Council (ICC) affairs. Former cricketers like Australia's Adam Gilchrist and Sri Lanka's Arvinda de Silva among others have in the past expressed their concerns over BCCI enjoying veto power in the ICC. Hafeez has now become the latest to join the bandwagon and speak against the Indian cricket board. "Let’s be honest. Cricket is a beautiful game, and the countries that play it are really good at the sport. They add value wherever they go. They have a flair that entertains fans. But when it comes to India, everybody knows that a lot of times people stay quiet, thinking that they cannot criticise India," Hafeez said in an interview with Cricket Pakistan. Also Read: India vs Australia T20I series: Full schedule, timings, squads and live streaming details Hafeez said he has always been against biased opinions on any platform and feels criticism should be fine as long as it is constructive criticism. The former Pakistan all-rounder said players who think they don't need any advice don't have the right attitude. "I have always been against any platform being used for biased opinions and getting personal, but constructive criticism should be okay. A lot of times, people think they do not need any advice. But that is not the right attitude," said the former Pakistan cricketer. Also Read: Virat Kohli opening in T20 World Cup definitely an option for us, says Indian skipper Rohit Sharma He also stood by his recent comments about the BCCI where he had called India the 'laadla' (pampered child) of world cricket. Hafeez had said India are not doing well on the pitch but are respected due to the influence of the BCCI. "There is no doubt that India’s players are big products. Their names add value wherever they go. But it’s not like only they are doing well. Many other players inspire you and provide eye-catching moments with their game. That’s why I said that they are treated as ‘laadla’. I stand by my statement," he added.

People stay quiet thinking they cannot criticise India: Ex-Pakistan captain on BCCI's growing influence

<p>Former Australian cricketer encountered an unwanted guest in his hotel room in India's Lucknow on Monday. Johnson found a snake lying in the room of the hotel where he is staying in the city. He took to social media to share pictures of the snake and asked fans to guess what type it was.</p>

<p>“Anyone know what type of snake this is?? Just hanging out in my room door," Johnson wrote while sharing pictures of the snake lying on the ground.</p>

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<p>The former Australian fast bowler is currently on a tour of India as he is taking part in the ongoing Legends League Cricket tournament. The competition is featuring a number of yesteryear greats and former star players. Johnson is playing for the&nbsp;India Capitals in the tournament.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/71-international-centuries-is-ridiculous-will-take-a-brave-man-to-write-virat-kohli-off-aaron-finch-517744">71 international centuries is ridiculous, will take a brave man to write Virat Kohli off: Aaron Finch</a></p>

<p>Apart from Johnson, who is one of the best left-arm pacers to have played the game, the likes of Jacques Kallis, Dinesh Ramdin, Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir among others are also part of the Legends League Cricket tournament.</p>

<p>Johnson's India Capitals lost their opening game against Virender Sehwag-led Gujarat Giants last week. Ashley Nurse slammed a brilliant 103-run knock to help the Capitals post a challenging total of 179 runs in 20 overs. However, Sehwag &amp; Co. chased down the target with eight balls to spare.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/dont-play-t20-world-cup-aaquib-javeds-absurd-suggestion-to-pakistan-pacer-shaheen-afridi-517714">Don't play T20 World Cup: Aaquib Javed's absurd suggestion to Pakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi</a></p>

<p>Johnson got the prized wicket of Sehwag in the game and finished with figures of 1/22 in his three overs. Kevin O'Brien turned out to be the hero for the Capitals as he notched up a fantastic knock of 106 runs off just 61 balls laced with 15 fours and three sixes.</p>


Former Australian cricketer encountered an unwanted guest in his hotel room in India's Lucknow on Monday. Johnson found a snake lying in the room of the hotel where he is staying in the city.

Former Australian cricketer encountered an unwanted guest in his hotel room in India's Lucknow on Monday. Johnson found a snake lying in the room of the hotel where he is staying in the city. He took to social media to share pictures of the snake and asked fans to guess what type it was. “Anyone know what type of snake this is?? Just hanging out in my room door," Johnson wrote while sharing pictures of the snake lying on the ground. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mitchell Johnson (@mitchjohnson398) × View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mitchell Johnson (@mitchjohnson398) × The former Australian fast bowler is currently on a tour of India as he is taking part in the ongoing Legends League Cricket tournament. The competition is featuring a number of yesteryear greats and former star players. Johnson is playing for the India Capitals in the tournament. Also Read: 71 international centuries is ridiculous, will take a brave man to write Virat Kohli off: Aaron Finch Apart from Johnson, who is one of the best left-arm pacers to have played the game, the likes of Jacques Kallis, Dinesh Ramdin, Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir among others are also part of the Legends League Cricket tournament. Johnson's India Capitals lost their opening game against Virender Sehwag-led Gujarat Giants last week. Ashley Nurse slammed a brilliant 103-run knock to help the Capitals post a challenging total of 179 runs in 20 overs. However, Sehwag & Co. chased down the target with eight balls to spare. Also Read: Don't play T20 World Cup: Aaquib Javed's absurd suggestion to Pakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi Johnson got the prized wicket of Sehwag in the game and finished with figures of 1/22 in his three overs. Kevin O'Brien turned out to be the hero for the Capitals as he notched up a fantastic knock of 106 runs off just 61 balls laced with 15 fours and three sixes.

Former Australian cricketer Mitchell Johnson finds snake in his hotel room in India, shares pic

<p>Australia's T20I skipper Aaron Finch has hailed Virat Kohli as one of the greatest batters of all time ahead of the T20I series against India. Australia will lock horns with hosts India in a three-match T20I series starting on Tuesday (September 20).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking at a press conference ahead of the first T20I between the two top teams in Mohali, Aussie skipper Finch said it will take a brave person to write off someone like Kohli, who has been on top of his game for a number of years now. One of the best batters in the world at present, Kohli had shut down his critics with his performances at the recently-concluded Asia Cup 2022.</p>

<p>The Indian batter was under fire heading into the Asia Cup having faced massive criticism over his slump in form. He had gone without scoring an international century for nearly three years but managed to bounce back in style. Kohli rediscovered his form and went on to bring an end to his long-standing wait for his 71st international century.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pat-cummins-or-david-warner-ricky-ponting-names-aaron-finchs-successor-as-australias-odi-captain-517732">Pat Cummins or David Warner? Ricky Ponting names Aaron Finch's successor as Australia's ODI captain</a></p>

<p>Kohli ended the tournament as the highest run-getter for India with 276 runs from five matches at a brilliant average of 92. He also joined Ricky Ponting at the second spot on the list of batters with the highest number of centuries in international cricket and now lies behind only the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, who scored 100 international tons.</p>

<p>Finch said scoring 71 international centuries is a 'ridiculous' achievement and it's never a good idea to write off someone like Kohli, who has the pedigree for big knocks.</p>

<p>''It would be a very brave man to write Virat Kohli off. At any stage, he has shown for 15 years now that he is one of the greatest players of all time,'' Finch told reporters ahead of the first T20I against India.</p>

<p>''Particularly in T20 cricket, he's someone who has developed and grown his game over such a long period that you always plan and prepare the best when you're coming up against him. He is super and has 71 international centuries. That's just ridiculous,'' added the Australian skipper.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/gautam-gambhir-reveals-senior-players-told-him-to-win-2011-wc-to-take-conversation-away-from-1983-517727">Gautam Gambhir reveals senior players told him to win 2011 WC to 'take conversation away from 1983'</a></p>

<p>After a brilliant campaign in the Asia Cup, Kohli will be looking to continue his purple patch against Australia in the upcoming three-match series at home. He is India's designated no.3 but can also be asked to open the innings if KL Rahul fails to turn a corner in the upcoming series against Finch's men.</p>


Australia's T20I skipper Aaron Finch has hailed Virat Kohli as one of the greatest batters of all time ahead of the T20I series against India. Australia will lock horns with hosts India in a three-match T20I series starting on Tuesday (September 20).

Australia's T20I skipper Aaron Finch has hailed Virat Kohli as one of the greatest batters of all time ahead of the T20I series against India. Australia will lock horns with hosts India in a three-match T20I series starting on Tuesday (September 20). Speaking at a press conference ahead of the first T20I between the two top teams in Mohali, Aussie skipper Finch said it will take a brave person to write off someone like Kohli, who has been on top of his game for a number of years now. One of the best batters in the world at present, Kohli had shut down his critics with his performances at the recently-concluded Asia Cup 2022. The Indian batter was under fire heading into the Asia Cup having faced massive criticism over his slump in form. He had gone without scoring an international century for nearly three years but managed to bounce back in style. Kohli rediscovered his form and went on to bring an end to his long-standing wait for his 71st international century. Also Read: Pat Cummins or David Warner? Ricky Ponting names Aaron Finch's successor as Australia's ODI captain Kohli ended the tournament as the highest run-getter for India with 276 runs from five matches at a brilliant average of 92. He also joined Ricky Ponting at the second spot on the list of batters with the highest number of centuries in international cricket and now lies behind only the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, who scored 100 international tons. Finch said scoring 71 international centuries is a 'ridiculous' achievement and it's never a good idea to write off someone like Kohli, who has the pedigree for big knocks. ''It would be a very brave man to write Virat Kohli off. At any stage, he has shown for 15 years now that he is one of the greatest players of all time,'' Finch told reporters ahead of the first T20I against India. ''Particularly in T20 cricket, he's someone who has developed and grown his game over such a long period that you always plan and prepare the best when you're coming up against him. He is super and has 71 international centuries. That's just ridiculous,'' added the Australian skipper. Also Read: Gautam Gambhir reveals senior players told him to win 2011 WC to 'take conversation away from 1983' After a brilliant campaign in the Asia Cup, Kohli will be looking to continue his purple patch against Australia in the upcoming three-match series at home. He is India's designated no.3 but can also be asked to open the innings if KL Rahul fails to turn a corner in the upcoming series against Finch's men.

71 international centuries is ridiculous, will take a brave man to write Virat Kohli off: Aaron Finch

<p>Former India opener Gautam Gambhir revealed some of the senior players in the Indian team told him ahead of the semi-final of the 2011 ODI World Cup that they needed to win the tournament to take the "conversation away from 1983". Gambhir was part of India's title-winning squad in the 2011 World Cup and played an instrumental role in the team's memorable triumph.</p>

<p>India had won their maiden cricket World Cup under the legendary Kapil Dev in 1983 before clinching their second title under MS Dhoni in 2011. India had defeated arch-rivals Pakistan in a high-octane semi-final before locking horns with Sri Lanka in the final at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.</p>

<p>Ahead of the semi-final against Pakistan, some of the senior members of the Indian team had a conversation with Gambhir stressing on why they wanted to win the tournament. Gambhir revealed he was not interested in 'finishing anyone' while referring to the contributions of the 1983 World Cup-winning team and only wanted to bring glory to the nation.</p>

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<p>"Two or three senior players came to me and said 'we need to win this tournament because we have to take the conversation away from 1983. We have to finish their thing off', Gambhir said on Indian Express's Idea Exchange.</p>

<p>"I said I haven’t come here to finish anyone. I haven’t come here to shorten someone’s line. I want to win this to extend our line. If the media is giving them jobs from 1983 to 2011, that’s the media’s problem, not ours.</p>

<p>"We need to win the World Cup because we want this country to be happy. That is something which needs to change in the future," added the former India opener.</p>

<p>Gambhir had played a key role in helping India win the final against Sri Lanka in the 2011 World Cup with a brilliant knock of 97 runs. Chasing a tricky target of 275 runs, India found themselves reeling at 31/2 inside the first seven overs after losing openers Virender Sehwag (18) and Sachin Tendulkar (0) cheaply before Gambhir steadied the ship with Virat Kohli.</p>

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<p>A young Kohli scored crucial 35 runs off 49 balls to add an 83-run stand for the third wicket with Gambhir before he was sent back by Tillakaratne Dilshan. Gambhir then joined forces with captain MS Dhoni in the middle to take India closer to victory with a gritty 97 off 122 balls.</p>

<p>Dhoni finished off the chase in style with an iconic six and remained unbeaten on 91 off 79 deliveries. He was awarded the Man of the Match for his captain's knock but Gambhir was the top-scorer for India in the final with his 97.</p>

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Former India opener Gautam Gambhir revealed some of the senior players in the Indian team told him ahead of the semi-final of the 2011 ODI World Cup that they needed to win the tournament to take the "conversation away from 1983".

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir revealed some of the senior players in the Indian team told him ahead of the semi-final of the 2011 ODI World Cup that they needed to win the tournament to take the "conversation away from 1983". Gambhir was part of India's title-winning squad in the 2011 World Cup and played an instrumental role in the team's memorable triumph. India had won their maiden cricket World Cup under the legendary Kapil Dev in 1983 before clinching their second title under MS Dhoni in 2011. India had defeated arch-rivals Pakistan in a high-octane semi-final before locking horns with Sri Lanka in the final at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Ahead of the semi-final against Pakistan, some of the senior members of the Indian team had a conversation with Gambhir stressing on why they wanted to win the tournament. Gambhir revealed he was not interested in 'finishing anyone' while referring to the contributions of the 1983 World Cup-winning team and only wanted to bring glory to the nation. Also Read: Don't play T20 World Cup: Aaquib Javed's absurd suggestion to Pakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi "Two or three senior players came to me and said 'we need to win this tournament because we have to take the conversation away from 1983. We have to finish their thing off', Gambhir said on Indian Express's Idea Exchange. "I said I haven’t come here to finish anyone. I haven’t come here to shorten someone’s line. I want to win this to extend our line. If the media is giving them jobs from 1983 to 2011, that’s the media’s problem, not ours. "We need to win the World Cup because we want this country to be happy. That is something which needs to change in the future," added the former India opener. Gambhir had played a key role in helping India win the final against Sri Lanka in the 2011 World Cup with a brilliant knock of 97 runs. Chasing a tricky target of 275 runs, India found themselves reeling at 31/2 inside the first seven overs after losing openers Virender Sehwag (18) and Sachin Tendulkar (0) cheaply before Gambhir steadied the ship with Virat Kohli. Also Read: 15 years of six sixes: Yuvraj Singh celebrates his memorable 12-ball fifty against England with son - WATCH A young Kohli scored crucial 35 runs off 49 balls to add an 83-run stand for the third wicket with Gambhir before he was sent back by Tillakaratne Dilshan. Gambhir then joined forces with captain MS Dhoni in the middle to take India closer to victory with a gritty 97 off 122 balls. Dhoni finished off the chase in style with an iconic six and remained unbeaten on 91 off 79 deliveries. He was awarded the Man of the Match for his captain's knock but Gambhir was the top-scorer for India in the final with his 97.

Gautam Gambhir reveals senior players told him to win 2011 WC to 'take conversation away from 1983'

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