Spain head coach and former Barcelona manager Luis Enrique feels if his team doesn’t lift the trophy in Qatar this time then either Lionel Messi’s Argentina or Luis Suarez’s Uruguay must be crowned the champions. Luis, who had coached both Messi and Suarez during his impressive stint with FC Barcelona from 2014-2017, where the club even won the treble (2015), feels these two forwards deserve to have a World Cup trophy to their name before they retire.

Enrique, during his twitch streaming debut on Friday, said, "If we (Spain) don't win it, I would like Argentina. It would be very unfair for a player of Messi's stature to retire without a World Cup. Also Uruguay for Luis Suarez."

While Argentina is placed in group C with Saudi Arabia, Mexico, and Poland, Uruguay will take on Portugal, Ghana, and South Korea in Group H. Argentina’s first match will be against Saudi Arabia on November 22nd whereas Uruguay will go head-on in their opener against South Korea two days later on November 24th.

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'Spain is not afraid of anyone'

Luis Enrique will be managing a relatively young and inexperienced Spanish squad in Qatar this time, and despite having the heavyweights like Germany, Costa Rica, and Japan in their group, Spain’s manager doesn’t feel his team is afraid of anyone.

Besides, he is of the strong opinion that with changing times the youngsters have gotten better at absorbing pressure and that his aim will remain to help his team top the group.

"I'm not worried about youth. Football has evolved, the young players have a lot of enthusiasm, the veteran players lead the group and the young players let themselves be led," he said.

"Our aim is to finish top of the group. We already know who we would face in the last 16 and we would play someone from Brazil's group in the semi-finals, but who said we were afraid?"

"Hopefully it's Spain who will be the surprise, although for me it wouldn't be a surprise," Luis Enrique added.

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Meanwhile, Spain will face Costa Rica in their first match of the FIFA World Cup 2022 on Wednesday, 23rd November.

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Spain head coach and former Barcelona manager Luis Enrique feels if his team doesn’t lift the trophy in Qatar this time then either Lionel Messi’s Argentina or Luis Suarez’s Uruguay must be crowned the champions.

Spain head coach and former Barcelona manager Luis Enrique feels if his team doesn’t lift the trophy in Qatar this time then either Lionel Messi’s Argentina or Luis Suarez’s Uruguay must be crowned the champions. Luis, who had coached both Messi and Suarez during his impressive stint with FC Barcelona from 2014-2017, where the club even won the treble (2015), feels these two forwards deserve to have a World Cup trophy to their name before they retire. Enrique, during his twitch streaming debut on Friday, said, "If we (Spain) don't win it, I would like Argentina. It would be very unfair for a player of Messi's stature to retire without a World Cup. Also Uruguay for Luis Suarez." While Argentina is placed in group C with Saudi Arabia, Mexico, and Poland, Uruguay will take on Portugal, Ghana, and South Korea in Group H. Argentina’s first match will be against Saudi Arabia on November 22nd whereas Uruguay will go head-on in their opener against South Korea two days later on November 24th. ALSO READ: FIFA World Cup: Sponsors left worried after Qatar does a U-turn on beer sale in stadiums WATCH - Byju's names Lionel Messi as its new brand ambassador × 'Spain is not afraid of anyone' Luis Enrique will be managing a relatively young and inexperienced Spanish squad in Qatar this time, and despite having the heavyweights like Germany, Costa Rica, and Japan in their group, Spain’s manager doesn’t feel his team is afraid of anyone. Besides, he is of the strong opinion that with changing times the youngsters have gotten better at absorbing pressure and that his aim will remain to help his team top the group. "I'm not worried about youth. Football has evolved, the young players have a lot of enthusiasm, the veteran players lead the group and the young players let themselves be led," he said. "Our aim is to finish top of the group. We already know who we would face in the last 16 and we would play someone from Brazil's group in the semi-finals, but who said we were afraid?" "Hopefully it's Spain who will be the surprise, although for me it wouldn't be a surprise," Luis Enrique added. ALSO READ: Budweiser reacts to FIFA World Cup beer restrictions, says it is 'beyond our control' Meanwhile, Spain will face Costa Rica in their first match of the FIFA World Cup 2022 on Wednesday, 23rd November.

If not Spain, would like Lionel Messi or Luis Suarez to win the World Cup, says Luis Enrique

India's stand-in skipper Hardik Pandya said the team doesn't need to prove anything to anyone while responding to Michael Vaughan's criticism of the Men in Blue. The former England captain labelled India as the most underperforming team in white-ball cricket after their disappointing loss against England in the semi-final of the recently-concluded T20 World Cup 2022.

India were the table-toppers in Group 2 in the Super 12 stage being the only team to have won four out of their five matches but failed to cross the final hurdle in the semi-finals. Rohit Sharma &amp; Co. suffered a crushing 10-wicket defeat in the semi-final against England where they failed to defend a total of 178 runs.

In his column for The Telegraph, Vaughan criticised India's approach in white-ball cricket and said the talent their performances on the pitch don't justify the kind of talent they have at their disposal. The former England captain urged India to take inspiration from England's white-ball template while calling them the biggest underperformers.

"India are the most underperforming white-ball team in history. I am just staggered by how they play T20 cricket for the talent they have. They have the players, but just do not have the right process in place. They have to go for it. Why do they give the opposition bowlers the first five overs to bed in," Vaughan wrote in his column for The Telegraph.

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Hardik was recently asked about Vaughan's comments during the pre-match press conference ahead of the start of the T20I series between India and New Zealand. The stand-in skipper said the team is aware that there is room for improvement but they don't need to prove anything to anyone.

"Obviously when you don't do well, people will have their opinion, which we respect. I understand people have different points of view. Being at the international level, I don't think we need to prove anything to anyone. It's a sport, you keep trying to get better and eventually when the result is supposed to happen it will happen. There are things we need to work on, going forward we will rectify and work on them," Hardik said reacting to Vaughan's comments.

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Hardik, who led his team Gujarat Titans to their maiden title in their debut campaign in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 earlier this year, has been touted by many as the future captain of India in T20Is. Hardik&nbsp;led India for the first time on their tour of Ireland earlier this year and will be leading the team against New Zealand in the upcoming T20I series.

The first T20I between the two teams will be played in Wellington on Friday and India will be hoping to get off to a winning start while brushing aside their disappointing campaign in the T20 World Cup 2022.

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India's stand-in skipper Hardik Pandya said the team doesn't need to prove anything to anyone while responding to Michael Vaughan's criticism of the Men in Blue.

India's stand-in skipper Hardik Pandya said the team doesn't need to prove anything to anyone while responding to Michael Vaughan's criticism of the Men in Blue. The former England captain labelled India as the most underperforming team in white-ball cricket after their disappointing loss against England in the semi-final of the recently-concluded T20 World Cup 2022. India were the table-toppers in Group 2 in the Super 12 stage being the only team to have won four out of their five matches but failed to cross the final hurdle in the semi-finals. Rohit Sharma & Co. suffered a crushing 10-wicket defeat in the semi-final against England where they failed to defend a total of 178 runs. In his column for The Telegraph, Vaughan criticised India's approach in white-ball cricket and said the talent their performances on the pitch don't justify the kind of talent they have at their disposal. The former England captain urged India to take inspiration from England's white-ball template while calling them the biggest underperformers. "India are the most underperforming white-ball team in history. I am just staggered by how they play T20 cricket for the talent they have. They have the players, but just do not have the right process in place. They have to go for it. Why do they give the opposition bowlers the first five overs to bed in," Vaughan wrote in his column for The Telegraph. Also Read: 'Everything is fine': Ravindra Jadeja shuns rift rumours with MS Dhoni-led CSK after being retained Hardik was recently asked about Vaughan's comments during the pre-match press conference ahead of the start of the T20I series between India and New Zealand. The stand-in skipper said the team is aware that there is room for improvement but they don't need to prove anything to anyone. "Obviously when you don't do well, people will have their opinion, which we respect. I understand people have different points of view. Being at the international level, I don't think we need to prove anything to anyone. It's a sport, you keep trying to get better and eventually when the result is supposed to happen it will happen. There are things we need to work on, going forward we will rectify and work on them," Hardik said reacting to Vaughan's comments. Also Read: Gujarat Titans release Jason Roy and 3 others after trading Lockie and Gurbaz ahead of IPL 2023 auction Hardik, who led his team Gujarat Titans to their maiden title in their debut campaign in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 earlier this year, has been touted by many as the future captain of India in T20Is. Hardik led India for the first time on their tour of Ireland earlier this year and will be leading the team against New Zealand in the upcoming T20I series. The first T20I between the two teams will be played in Wellington on Friday and India will be hoping to get off to a winning start while brushing aside their disappointing campaign in the T20 World Cup 2022. ×

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Former England cricket team captain Kevin Pietersen has come out in support of Cristiano Ronaldo amid massive criticism of the Manchester United superstar following his sensational interview targeting the club. Things have gone haywire between Ronaldo and his club after the ugly fallout between them.

One of the legends of the club, Ronaldo has had a disastrous start to the ongoing season and has struggled to start games under manager Erik Ten Hag. Ronaldo has been used majorly as a substitute in the Premier League so far this season with goals drying up for the 37-year-old, who has clearly been far from his best.

Ronaldo has also had several off-field issues at United this season and expressed his frustrations in his latest interview with controversial English journalist Piers Morgan. While he openly claimed he had no respect for manager Ten Hag, Ronaldo also accused the club of 'betraying him'.&nbsp;

The Portuguese icon, who is regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, also took a dig at United owners the Glazers, and criticised them for the poor infrastructure and training facilities at the club, claiming they were all the same from when he had left the club for the first time in 2009.

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Ronaldo has been widely criticised by several former players and fans for his explosive remarks against the club and the manager. However, Pietersen has 'symphatised' with Ronaldo and compared his situation to his own during his cricketing career.

Pietersen, who was involved in several controversies during his time with the England cricket team, has said it is possible for players to reach their 'breaking point' after facing constant lies and speculations.

"I’ve watched this CR story and having been in a similar position, I sympathise with him. People have NO IDEA what it’s like to have constant lies and speculation written about them all the time. People having breaking points. Very easy to blame him but before you do, think," Pietersen wrote in a tweet.

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Ronaldo has been at the centre of criticism at United this season over his poor behaviour. The 37-year-old had refused to come on as a substitute and left the stadium before the full time whistle while expressing his anger during United's Premier League clash against Tottenham Hotspurs earlier this season.

However, despite his actions, he was only suspended for a few days and was&nbsp;reinstated into the squad by Ten Hag, who also made him the club captain only for Ronaldo to come out and bash him in his latest interview. Following his explosive comments in the interview, Ronaldo is unlikely to play for United again and the club are expected to part ways with the Portuguese in the January transfer window.

Former England cricket team captain Kevin Pietersen has come out in support of Cristiano Ronaldo amid massive criticism of the Manchester United superstar following his sensational interview targeting the club.

Former England cricket team captain Kevin Pietersen has come out in support of Cristiano Ronaldo amid massive criticism of the Manchester United superstar following his sensational interview targeting the club. Things have gone haywire between Ronaldo and his club after the ugly fallout between them. One of the legends of the club, Ronaldo has had a disastrous start to the ongoing season and has struggled to start games under manager Erik Ten Hag. Ronaldo has been used majorly as a substitute in the Premier League so far this season with goals drying up for the 37-year-old, who has clearly been far from his best. Ronaldo has also had several off-field issues at United this season and expressed his frustrations in his latest interview with controversial English journalist Piers Morgan. While he openly claimed he had no respect for manager Ten Hag, Ronaldo also accused the club of 'betraying him'. The Portuguese icon, who is regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, also took a dig at United owners the Glazers, and criticised them for the poor infrastructure and training facilities at the club, claiming they were all the same from when he had left the club for the first time in 2009. Also Read: 'It was a joke..': Portugal's Joao Mario on Ronaldo's 'awkward' handshake with Bruno Fernandes Ronaldo has been widely criticised by several former players and fans for his explosive remarks against the club and the manager. However, Pietersen has 'symphatised' with Ronaldo and compared his situation to his own during his cricketing career. Pietersen, who was involved in several controversies during his time with the England cricket team, has said it is possible for players to reach their 'breaking point' after facing constant lies and speculations. "I’ve watched this CR story and having been in a similar position, I sympathise with him. People have NO IDEA what it’s like to have constant lies and speculation written about them all the time. People having breaking points. Very easy to blame him but before you do, think," Pietersen wrote in a tweet. I’ve watched this CR story and having been in a similar position, I sympathise with him. People have NO IDEA what it’s like to have constant lies and speculation written about them all the time. People having breaking points. Very easy to blame him but before you do, think… — Kevin Pietersen (@KP24) November 15, 2022 × Also Read: Man United didn’t believe my daughter was ill when I missed pre-season, alleges Cristiano Ronaldo Ronaldo has been at the centre of criticism at United this season over his poor behaviour. The 37-year-old had refused to come on as a substitute and left the stadium before the full time whistle while expressing his anger during United's Premier League clash against Tottenham Hotspurs earlier this season. However, despite his actions, he was only suspended for a few days and was reinstated into the squad by Ten Hag, who also made him the club captain only for Ronaldo to come out and bash him in his latest interview. Following his explosive comments in the interview, Ronaldo is unlikely to play for United again and the club are expected to part ways with the Portuguese in the January transfer window.

'People have breaking points': Kevin Pietersen supports Cristiano Ronaldo after ugly fallout with Man Utd

Rafa Nadal was eliminated from the ATP Finals as Casper Ruud beat American Taylor Fritz in their round-robin match in Turin on Tuesday, which also guaranteed that teenager Carlos Alcaraz would end the year as world number one.

Spaniard Nadal needed to win the tournament to take the rankings top spot from compatriot Alcaraz, but straight-set losses to Fritz on Sunday and Felix Auger-Aliassime earlier on Tuesday left him needing Ruud to lose in straight sets to keep his hopes alive.

The Norwegian, however, won the first set 6-3 against Fritz, capitalising on his much improved serve.

Fritz responded to take the second and it was anyone's match in the third-set tiebreak when Ruud let a 5-1 lead slip away and an energized Fritz levelled at 6-6 in their first career meeting.

But Ruud kept his composure and sealed the 6-3 4-6 7-6(6) win on his third match point to reach the semi-finals of the tournament for the second consecutive year.

"It was a close one," Ruud said.

"I guess we were both nervous there at the end but luckily I was able to pull through."

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The 19-year-old Alcaraz, who is not competing at the tournament due to an abdominal injury, will be confirmed as the youngest year-end number one since the ATP rankings began in 1973.

With his 6-3 6-4 loss to Canada's Auger-Aliassime, the record 22-times Grand Slam champion Nadal has now lost four successive ATP Tour matches for the first time since 2009.

Auger-Aliassime, now coached by Nadal's uncle and long-time mentor Toni who sat in his box, will face Fritz in his final group match with a chance of making the last four.

"I had one match to get used to the conditions and I felt my game was better today, I was hitting it with precision and consistency," Auger-Aliassime said.

It was a disappointing display by Nadal who looked rusty having played only one tournament since the U.S. Open.

"There are a couple of positive things. I was able to play two tournaments in the past three weeks. That's a positive, something that I was not able to do for a while," Nadal said.

"I don't think I forgot how to play tennis, how to be strong enough mentally. I just need to recover all these positive feelings and all this confidence and all this strong mentality that I need to be at the level that I want to be.

"I don't know if I going to reach that level again. But what I don't have any doubt is that I (am) going to die for it."

Nadal held the upper hand at times in the first set and twice threatened to break the serve of his opponent, who was beaten by Ruud on his tournament debut on Sunday.

Serving at 3-4 Nadal led 40-0 but a couple of double faults and baseline errors allowed Auger-Aliassime to break.

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Auger-Aliassime, who has won four titles this season, sealed the first set with a solid hold and moved a break ahead early in the second when Nadal stumbled trying to serve and volley.

Nadal showed the odd flash of brilliance but could make no impression as he slumped to a defeat.

Auger-Aliassime and Fritz, who have both won one of their opening two matches and are playing in the tournament for the first time, will face off on Thursday with the winner advancing to the semis.

Although eliminated, Nadal will still play Ruud in the night match on Thursday.

Rafa Nadal was eliminated from the ATP Finals as Casper Ruud beat American Taylor Fritz in their round-robin match in Turin on Tuesday, which also guaranteed that teenager Carlos Alcaraz would end the year as world number one.

Rafa Nadal was eliminated from the ATP Finals as Casper Ruud beat American Taylor Fritz in their round-robin match in Turin on Tuesday, which also guaranteed that teenager Carlos Alcaraz would end the year as world number one. Spaniard Nadal needed to win the tournament to take the rankings top spot from compatriot Alcaraz, but straight-set losses to Fritz on Sunday and Felix Auger-Aliassime earlier on Tuesday left him needing Ruud to lose in straight sets to keep his hopes alive. The Norwegian, however, won the first set 6-3 against Fritz, capitalising on his much improved serve. Fritz responded to take the second and it was anyone's match in the third-set tiebreak when Ruud let a 5-1 lead slip away and an energized Fritz levelled at 6-6 in their first career meeting. But Ruud kept his composure and sealed the 6-3 4-6 7-6(6) win on his third match point to reach the semi-finals of the tournament for the second consecutive year. "It was a close one," Ruud said. "I guess we were both nervous there at the end but luckily I was able to pull through." Also Read: Felix Auger-Aliassime leaves Rafael Nadal's title hopes at ATP Finals in tatters with straight-sets win The 19-year-old Alcaraz, who is not competing at the tournament due to an abdominal injury, will be confirmed as the youngest year-end number one since the ATP rankings began in 1973. With his 6-3 6-4 loss to Canada's Auger-Aliassime, the record 22-times Grand Slam champion Nadal has now lost four successive ATP Tour matches for the first time since 2009. Auger-Aliassime, now coached by Nadal's uncle and long-time mentor Toni who sat in his box, will face Fritz in his final group match with a chance of making the last four. "I had one match to get used to the conditions and I felt my game was better today, I was hitting it with precision and consistency," Auger-Aliassime said. It was a disappointing display by Nadal who looked rusty having played only one tournament since the U.S. Open. "There are a couple of positive things. I was able to play two tournaments in the past three weeks. That's a positive, something that I was not able to do for a while," Nadal said. "I don't think I forgot how to play tennis, how to be strong enough mentally. I just need to recover all these positive feelings and all this confidence and all this strong mentality that I need to be at the level that I want to be. "I don't know if I going to reach that level again. But what I don't have any doubt is that I (am) going to die for it." Nadal held the upper hand at times in the first set and twice threatened to break the serve of his opponent, who was beaten by Ruud on his tournament debut on Sunday. Serving at 3-4 Nadal led 40-0 but a couple of double faults and baseline errors allowed Auger-Aliassime to break. Also Read: Ball from Argentina great Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God' match expected to fetch big price at auction Auger-Aliassime, who has won four titles this season, sealed the first set with a solid hold and moved a break ahead early in the second when Nadal stumbled trying to serve and volley. Nadal showed the odd flash of brilliance but could make no impression as he slumped to a defeat. Auger-Aliassime and Fritz, who have both won one of their opening two matches and are playing in the tournament for the first time, will face off on Thursday with the winner advancing to the semis. Although eliminated, Nadal will still play Ruud in the night match on Thursday.

Rafael Nadal eliminated from ATP Finals, Carlos Alcaraz to finish year at no. 1

A fleet of luxurious yachts bobbing in the harbour are among the five-star options as Dubai pulls out all the stops for well-heeled football fans who want to watch the World Cup in style.&nbsp;Those without tickets but with thousands of dollars to spare can view games on a big screen from the top deck of a $20,000-a-night yacht, against a backdrop of the Gulf financial hub's skyline.

With more than a hint of Dubai's trademark bling, the three-storey, 140-foot (43 metres) vessel has a big screen, jacuzzi, bar and a swanky lounge with L-shaped couches and a glittering crystal leopard statue.

The United Arab Emirates city, an hour's flight from World Cup host Qatar, is among the Gulf destinations expecting to cash in on a spillover of fans seeking more accommodation options and easier access to alcohol.

"This one is for $20,000 for an overnight charter," Xclusive Yachts marketing manager Jainney Thakker told AFP, pointing out the boat's features.

"We have a chef on board who offers gourmet cuisine from all over the world," Thakker added, as well as "free-flowing champagne".

The boat, which can accommodate up to 125 people, is among a number of pristine white yachts at Dubai's Marina Harbour, docked and ready for the influx of fans once the tournament kicks off on Sunday.

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In one of its rooms, a large dining table flanked by upholstered chairs and bouquets of white roses is set with glass plates and silver cutlery.

An outdoor jacuzzi offers uninterrupted view&nbsp;from the stern. And for anyone who wants to sail to Qatar during the World Cup, the same company offers a separate package for a cool $100,000 for a roughly six-day trip. Thakker said her company has received more than 15 nightly bookings so far, mostly for groups of two to three people.

"The people who are booking with us are definitely the&nbsp;real VIPs... you know owners of super-cars, some of the really creme (de la creme) crowd," she said.

On shore, Dubai is gearing up with fan zones at parks, beaches and in the financial centre, while hotels are offering special packages.

Entrance to one fan zone in Dubai Harbour, with 330-square-metre screens, is $21 for a standing space. But a lounge table for eight people costs more than $920, while a premium suite for 15 is selling for $3,676, including unlimited booze.

The high-end offerings reinforce Dubai's well-cultivated reputation as a luxury destination, an image burnished by a series of reality TV shows including Netflix's "Dubai Bling", an international hit.

The show, following a cast described as millionaires, has topped the platform's viewing lists across the Middle East, although some object to the depiction of a city that is also home to swathes of low-skilled migrant workers.

To coax World Cup fans, the UAE is offering multiple-entry visas at the nominal fee of 100 dirhams ($27) to visiting supporters. Budget airline flydubai will run at least 30 return flights a day to Doha, part of a daily airlift of 160 shuttle services from Gulf cities laid on for the World Cup.

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"Dubai's and to some extent Abu Dhabi's luxury market is probably best placed among the other Gulf economies, excluding Qatar, to benefit from the World Cup," said&nbsp;James Swanston of Capital Economics.

"A more liberal atmosphere relative to other Gulf counterparts ... makes it conducive for tourists to visit," he added.

One Dubai hotel, on the man-made, frond-shaped Palm island, will be given over entirely to football fans.&nbsp;But it's not all champagne football for fans in Dubai. As a global inflation crisis sends prices soaring, many residents say they will forego World Cup festivities to save on costs.

"I'll subscribe (to World Cup games on TV)... and watch it at home," said Tony, a 36-year-old Lebanese father of one.&nbsp;

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A fleet of luxurious yachts bobbing in the harbour are among the five-star options as Dubai pulls out all the stops for well-heeled football fans who want to watch the World Cup in style.

A fleet of luxurious yachts bobbing in the harbour are among the five-star options as Dubai pulls out all the stops for well-heeled football fans who want to watch the World Cup in style. Those without tickets but with thousands of dollars to spare can view games on a big screen from the top deck of a $20,000-a-night yacht, against a backdrop of the Gulf financial hub's skyline. With more than a hint of Dubai's trademark bling, the three-storey, 140-foot (43 metres) vessel has a big screen, jacuzzi, bar and a swanky lounge with L-shaped couches and a glittering crystal leopard statue. The United Arab Emirates city, an hour's flight from World Cup host Qatar, is among the Gulf destinations expecting to cash in on a spillover of fans seeking more accommodation options and easier access to alcohol. "This one is for $20,000 for an overnight charter," Xclusive Yachts marketing manager Jainney Thakker told AFP, pointing out the boat's features. "We have a chef on board who offers gourmet cuisine from all over the world," Thakker added, as well as "free-flowing champagne". The boat, which can accommodate up to 125 people, is among a number of pristine white yachts at Dubai's Marina Harbour, docked and ready for the influx of fans once the tournament kicks off on Sunday. Also Read: Former referee Ali Bin Nasser explains why he let Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God' goal stand In one of its rooms, a large dining table flanked by upholstered chairs and bouquets of white roses is set with glass plates and silver cutlery. An outdoor jacuzzi offers uninterrupted view from the stern. And for anyone who wants to sail to Qatar during the World Cup, the same company offers a separate package for a cool $100,000 for a roughly six-day trip. Thakker said her company has received more than 15 nightly bookings so far, mostly for groups of two to three people. "The people who are booking with us are definitely the real VIPs... you know owners of super-cars, some of the really creme (de la creme) crowd," she said. On shore, Dubai is gearing up with fan zones at parks, beaches and in the financial centre, while hotels are offering special packages. Entrance to one fan zone in Dubai Harbour, with 330-square-metre screens, is $21 for a standing space. But a lounge table for eight people costs more than $920, while a premium suite for 15 is selling for $3,676, including unlimited booze. The high-end offerings reinforce Dubai's well-cultivated reputation as a luxury destination, an image burnished by a series of reality TV shows including Netflix's "Dubai Bling", an international hit. The show, following a cast described as millionaires, has topped the platform's viewing lists across the Middle East, although some object to the depiction of a city that is also home to swathes of low-skilled migrant workers. To coax World Cup fans, the UAE is offering multiple-entry visas at the nominal fee of 100 dirhams ($27) to visiting supporters. Budget airline flydubai will run at least 30 return flights a day to Doha, part of a daily airlift of 160 shuttle services from Gulf cities laid on for the World Cup. Also Read: From Brazil to France: Listing winners of past five editions of the FIFA World Cup "Dubai's and to some extent Abu Dhabi's luxury market is probably best placed among the other Gulf economies, excluding Qatar, to benefit from the World Cup," said James Swanston of Capital Economics. "A more liberal atmosphere relative to other Gulf counterparts ... makes it conducive for tourists to visit," he added. One Dubai hotel, on the man-made, frond-shaped Palm island, will be given over entirely to football fans. But it's not all champagne football for fans in Dubai. As a global inflation crisis sends prices soaring, many residents say they will forego World Cup festivities to save on costs. "I'll subscribe (to World Cup games on TV)... and watch it at home," said Tony, a 36-year-old Lebanese father of one. ×

Luxury yachts offer lavish stay to 'real VIPs' as Dubai readies for FIFA World Cup 2022

All the 10&nbsp;Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises on Tuesday (November 15) announced their final list of released and retained players ahead of the 2023 mini-auction. A number of big names were let go of by the 10 franchises as they prepare to strengthen their squads with new additions at the mini-auction next month.

Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Sunrisers Hyderabad were the top three teams to release the most number of players while Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) let go of only five players each. There were some surprise releases as both Sunrisers and Punjab Kings parted ways with their respective captains from the last season.

Sunrisers released Kane Williamson, who was retained last year for a whopping Rs 14 crore, while Punjab Kings let go of Mayank Agarwal, who had replaced KL Rahul as captain in IPL 2022. Two legends of IPL, Dwayne Bravo and Kieron Pollard were also released by their respective teams Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, bringing an end to a glorious association.

While Pollard announced his retirement from IPL stating that he will return as the team's batting coach next season, Bravo is yet to decide his future after being released. Evin Lewis, Jason Holder, Alex Hales, and Pat Cummins were some other&nbsp;high-profile players released by their respective teams.

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2023-ms-dhoni-led-csk-retain-ravindra-jadeja-release-dwayne-bravo-chris-jordan-534439">MS Dhoni-led CSK retain Ravindra Jadeja, release Dwayne Bravo, Chris Jordan</a>

Here is the complete list of all payers released by all 10 IPL teams and their remaining purses:

Chennai Super Kings&nbsp;

Players released - Dwayne Bravo, Robin Uthappa, Adam Milne, Hari Nishaanth, Chris Jordan, Bhagath Varma, KM Asif, Narayan Jagadeesan

Purse remaining - Rs&nbsp;20.45 crore (INR 204.5 million)

Mumbai Indians&nbsp;

Players released - Kieron Pollard, Aryan Juyal, Daniel Sams, Anmolpreet Singh, Fabian Allen, Jaydev Unadkat, Basil Thampi, Mayank Markande, Murugan Ashwin, Rahul Buddhi, Riley Meredith, Sanjay Yadav, Tymal Mills

Purse remaining - Rs&nbsp;20.55 crore (INR 205.5 million)

Gujarat Titans&nbsp;

Players released - Lockie Ferguson, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Dominic Drakes, Gurkeerat Singh, Jason Roy, Varun Aaron

Purse remaining - Rs 19.25 crore (INR 192.5 million)

Royal Challengers Bangalore&nbsp;

Players released - Jason Behrendorff, Chama Milind, Luvnith Sisodia, Sherfane Rutherford, Aneeshwar Gautam

Purse remaining - Rs 8.75 crore (INR 87.5 million)

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/everything-is-fine-ravindra-jadeja-shuns-rift-rumours-with-ms-dhoni-led-csk-after-being-retained-534500">'Everything is fine': Ravindra Jadeja shuns rift rumours with MS Dhoni-led CSK after being retained</a>

Delhi Capitals&nbsp;

Players released - Shardul Thakur, Tim Seifert, Mandeep Singh, Ashwin Hebbar, KS Bharat

Purse remaining - Rs 19.45 crore (INR 194.5 million)

Sunrisers Hyderabad&nbsp;

Players released - Kane Williamson, Nicholas Pooran, Jagadeesha Suchith, Priyam Garg, Ravikumar Samarth, Romario Shepherd, Saurabh Dubey, Sean Abbott, Shashank Singh, Shreyas Gopal, Sushant Mishra, Vishnu Vinod

Purse remaining - Rs 42.25 crore (INR 422.5 million)

Lucknow Super Giants

Players released - Andrew Tye, Dushmantha Chameera, Evin Lewis, Jason Holder, Manish Pandey, Ankit Rajpoot, Shahbaz Nadeem

Purse remaining - Rs 23.35 crore (INR 233.5 million)

Punjab Kings&nbsp;

Players released - Mayank Agarwal, Odean Smith, Vaibhav Arora, Benny Howell, Ishan Porel, Ansh Patel, Prerak Mankad, Sandeep Sharma, Writtick Chatterjee

Purse remaining - Rs 32.2 crore (INR 322 million)

Rajasthan Royals&nbsp;

Players released - Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Anunay Singh, Corbin Bosch, Karun Nair, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Rassie van der Dussen, Shubham Garhwal, Tejas Baroka

Purse remaining - Rs 13.2 crore (INR 132 million)

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All the 10 Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises on Tuesday (November 15) announced their final list of released and retained players ahead of the 2023 mini-auction.

All the 10 Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises on Tuesday (November 15) announced their final list of released and retained players ahead of the 2023 mini-auction. A number of big names were let go of by the 10 franchises as they prepare to strengthen their squads with new additions at the mini-auction next month. Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Sunrisers Hyderabad were the top three teams to release the most number of players while Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) let go of only five players each. There were some surprise releases as both Sunrisers and Punjab Kings parted ways with their respective captains from the last season. Sunrisers released Kane Williamson, who was retained last year for a whopping Rs 14 crore, while Punjab Kings let go of Mayank Agarwal, who had replaced KL Rahul as captain in IPL 2022. Two legends of IPL, Dwayne Bravo and Kieron Pollard were also released by their respective teams Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, bringing an end to a glorious association. While Pollard announced his retirement from IPL stating that he will return as the team's batting coach next season, Bravo is yet to decide his future after being released. Evin Lewis, Jason Holder, Alex Hales, and Pat Cummins were some other high-profile players released by their respective teams. Also Read: MS Dhoni-led CSK retain Ravindra Jadeja, release Dwayne Bravo, Chris Jordan Here is the complete list of all payers released by all 10 IPL teams and their remaining purses: Chennai Super Kings Players released - Dwayne Bravo, Robin Uthappa, Adam Milne, Hari Nishaanth, Chris Jordan, Bhagath Varma, KM Asif, Narayan Jagadeesan Purse remaining - Rs 20.45 crore (INR 204.5 million) Mumbai Indians Players released - Kieron Pollard, Aryan Juyal, Daniel Sams, Anmolpreet Singh, Fabian Allen, Jaydev Unadkat, Basil Thampi, Mayank Markande, Murugan Ashwin, Rahul Buddhi, Riley Meredith, Sanjay Yadav, Tymal Mills Purse remaining - Rs 20.55 crore (INR 205.5 million) Gujarat Titans Players released - Lockie Ferguson, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Dominic Drakes, Gurkeerat Singh, Jason Roy, Varun Aaron Purse remaining - Rs 19.25 crore (INR 192.5 million) Royal Challengers Bangalore Players released - Jason Behrendorff, Chama Milind, Luvnith Sisodia, Sherfane Rutherford, Aneeshwar Gautam Purse remaining - Rs 8.75 crore (INR 87.5 million) Also Read: 'Everything is fine': Ravindra Jadeja shuns rift rumours with MS Dhoni-led CSK after being retained Delhi Capitals Players released - Shardul Thakur, Tim Seifert, Mandeep Singh, Ashwin Hebbar, KS Bharat Purse remaining - Rs 19.45 crore (INR 194.5 million) Sunrisers Hyderabad Players released - Kane Williamson, Nicholas Pooran, Jagadeesha Suchith, Priyam Garg, Ravikumar Samarth, Romario Shepherd, Saurabh Dubey, Sean Abbott, Shashank Singh, Shreyas Gopal, Sushant Mishra, Vishnu Vinod Purse remaining - Rs 42.25 crore (INR 422.5 million) Lucknow Super Giants Players released - Andrew Tye, Dushmantha Chameera, Evin Lewis, Jason Holder, Manish Pandey, Ankit Rajpoot, Shahbaz Nadeem Purse remaining - Rs 23.35 crore (INR 233.5 million) Punjab Kings Players released - Mayank Agarwal, Odean Smith, Vaibhav Arora, Benny Howell, Ishan Porel, Ansh Patel, Prerak Mankad, Sandeep Sharma, Writtick Chatterjee Purse remaining - Rs 32.2 crore (INR 322 million) Rajasthan Royals Players released - Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Anunay Singh, Corbin Bosch, Karun Nair, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Rassie van der Dussen, Shubham Garhwal, Tejas Baroka Purse remaining - Rs 13.2 crore (INR 132 million) ×

IPL 2023: Complete list of players released and remaining purses of all ten franchises ahead of mini-auction

Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God' goal will forever remain one of the most iconic moments in the history of the football World Cup. The Argentine legend's controversial goal against England in the 1986 World Cup played a crucial role in deciding his country's fate in the tournament and remains forever etched in the memories of football fans around the world.

Maradona, one of the most talented players to have graced the pitch, was the best in the world at the time and had single-handedly carried Argentina to the quarterfinals against England in the World Cup. England were the better side on paper but despite being an average team, Argentina were a force to reckon with Maradona in the side.

The little genius was at the peak of his prowess but England came up with a simple strategy to lock him down on the pitch and keep him away from the ball in dangerous positions. Their defenders were on the money in the first half but Maradona came into his own in the second half and looked desperate to find the back of the net.

It was Maradona, who started the attack from the centre of the pitch and dribbled past a host of England players before passing the ball to one of his teammates. The pass was intercepted by Steve Hodge, who tried to kick the ball high for the England goalkeeper to grab it. However, Maradona rose for the ball and won the battle with the goalkeeper to push the ball into the back of the net.

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While it appeared Maradona had scored a header, replays later showed the ball was pushed past the goalkeeper with his clenched fist. However, with no means to review the controversial goal at the time, it stood and gave Argentina a much-needed 1-0 lead in the quarterfinal.

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The controversial goal which was not even legally scored, went on to become part of the football folklore after Maradona famously quipped after the game - "Un poco con la cabeza de Maradona y otro poco con la mano de Dios", which roughly translates to - "A little with the head of Maradona and little with the hand of God," in English.

The goal proved to be a vital one for Argentina as it lifted their spirits in the quarters and saw Maradona follow it up with the Goal of the Century to inspire his team to a 2-1 win. Argentina went on to win the final and lift their second World Cup title.

The referee who officiated the match explains why he allowed the goal to stand

Such is the legacy of Maradona that 36 years since the controversial goal, it is still one of the most iconic and talked-about moments in World Cup history. The match ball from that game is expected to be sold for a whopping $3.3 million at an auction on Wednesday.

The match ball is a priceless possession for former referee Ali Bin Nasser of Tunisia, who officiated the quarterfinal between Argentina and England and allowed Maradona's first goal in the game to stand. He was allowed to keep the ball as FIFA declared that referees will get to keep the match ball after each game at the 1986 World Cup.

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/man-united-didnt-believe-my-daughter-was-ill-when-i-missed-pre-season-alleges-cristiano-ronaldo-534398">Man United didn’t believe my daughter was ill when I missed pre-season, alleges Cristiano Ronaldo</a>

Being the referee, Nasser's verdict was bound to be the final one as back then there was no VAR (Video Assistant Referee) to do a goal check. However, Nasser revealed his vision was blocked and from what he saw, it looked like Maradona had headed the ball into the back of the net.

However, he resorted to the guidelines issued by FIFA at the time and looked up to the linesman for the final signal.&nbsp;Bulgarian Bogdan Dochev, the linesman had a better view of the goal and saw nothing wrong which prompted Nasser to allow it to stand and let Argentina have their 1-0 lead.

"It is a gift from God. Because I had a career of 25 years … and I made all the decisions that needed to be made," Nasser told CNN Sport at the auction of the iconic ball.

"(Dochev)&nbsp;arrived at the centre line, which means the goal is 100% valid," he said when asked why the goal was allowed to stand while reasserting that he followed the guidelines issued by FIFA to come to the decision.

Nasser, who is 78 now, had pledged to donate a significant amount from the auction proceedings to a charity while he intends to use the rest to live a better life.

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Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God' goal will forever remain one of the most iconic moments in the history of the football World Cup. The Argentine legend's controversial goal against England in the 1986 World Cup played a crucial role in deciding his country's fate in the tournament and remains forever etched in the memories of football fans around the world.

Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God' goal will forever remain one of the most iconic moments in the history of the football World Cup. The Argentine legend's controversial goal against England in the 1986 World Cup played a crucial role in deciding his country's fate in the tournament and remains forever etched in the memories of football fans around the world. Maradona, one of the most talented players to have graced the pitch, was the best in the world at the time and had single-handedly carried Argentina to the quarterfinals against England in the World Cup. England were the better side on paper but despite being an average team, Argentina were a force to reckon with Maradona in the side. The little genius was at the peak of his prowess but England came up with a simple strategy to lock him down on the pitch and keep him away from the ball in dangerous positions. Their defenders were on the money in the first half but Maradona came into his own in the second half and looked desperate to find the back of the net. It was Maradona, who started the attack from the centre of the pitch and dribbled past a host of England players before passing the ball to one of his teammates. The pass was intercepted by Steve Hodge, who tried to kick the ball high for the England goalkeeper to grab it. However, Maradona rose for the ball and won the battle with the goalkeeper to push the ball into the back of the net. Also Read: Ball from Argentina great Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God' match expected to fetch big price at auction While it appeared Maradona had scored a header, replays later showed the ball was pushed past the goalkeeper with his clenched fist. However, with no means to review the controversial goal at the time, it stood and gave Argentina a much-needed 1-0 lead in the quarterfinal. × The controversial goal which was not even legally scored, went on to become part of the football folklore after Maradona famously quipped after the game - "Un poco con la cabeza de Maradona y otro poco con la mano de Dios", which roughly translates to - "A little with the head of Maradona and little with the hand of God," in English. The goal proved to be a vital one for Argentina as it lifted their spirits in the quarters and saw Maradona follow it up with the Goal of the Century to inspire his team to a 2-1 win. Argentina went on to win the final and lift their second World Cup title. The referee who officiated the match explains why he allowed the goal to stand Such is the legacy of Maradona that 36 years since the controversial goal, it is still one of the most iconic and talked-about moments in World Cup history. The match ball from that game is expected to be sold for a whopping $3.3 million at an auction on Wednesday. The match ball is a priceless possession for former referee Ali Bin Nasser of Tunisia, who officiated the quarterfinal between Argentina and England and allowed Maradona's first goal in the game to stand. He was allowed to keep the ball as FIFA declared that referees will get to keep the match ball after each game at the 1986 World Cup. Also Read: Man United didn’t believe my daughter was ill when I missed pre-season, alleges Cristiano Ronaldo Being the referee, Nasser's verdict was bound to be the final one as back then there was no VAR (Video Assistant Referee) to do a goal check. However, Nasser revealed his vision was blocked and from what he saw, it looked like Maradona had headed the ball into the back of the net. However, he resorted to the guidelines issued by FIFA at the time and looked up to the linesman for the final signal. Bulgarian Bogdan Dochev, the linesman had a better view of the goal and saw nothing wrong which prompted Nasser to allow it to stand and let Argentina have their 1-0 lead. "It is a gift from God. Because I had a career of 25 years … and I made all the decisions that needed to be made," Nasser told CNN Sport at the auction of the iconic ball. "(Dochev) arrived at the centre line, which means the goal is 100% valid," he said when asked why the goal was allowed to stand while reasserting that he followed the guidelines issued by FIFA to come to the decision. Nasser, who is 78 now, had pledged to donate a significant amount from the auction proceedings to a charity while he intends to use the rest to live a better life. ×

Former referee Ali Bin Nasser explains why he let Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God' goal stand

Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo's latest explosive interview with controversial English journalist Piers Morgan has whipped a storm in the football world. Ronaldo has targeted United manager Erik Ten Hag and the club's top brass in his bare-it-all interview leading to an ugly fallout.

Ronaldo, who has had a difficult start to the season, has failed to score consistently and has not been used as the first-choice striker by Ten Hag amid his waning prowess. He has also been involved in controversies off the field and has been questioned for&nbsp;his behaviour.

In his interview, Ronaldo openly claimed he had no respect for Ten Hag as the manager didn't give him respect in return and bashed United's hierarchy for the woeful standards at the club. He also stated that United are far from achieving success on the pitch as there are issues at the internal level in the club.

He has been criticised by many over the last few days ever since the clips of his interview with Morgan were released on social media. Former Real Madrid and Italy forward Cassano has become the latest to slam the 37-year-old Portuguese forward labelling him 'selfish' for his behaviour.

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cristiano-ronaldo-opens-up-on-most-difficult-time-of-his-life-during-explosive-interview-534795">Cristiano Ronaldo opens up on 'most difficult time of his life' during explosive interview</a>

"Now I say that Ronaldo does not have the courage to admit that for three years he is no longer himself. This year he had to go to Sporting Lisbon and then quit after the World Cup. He’s a problem for the coaches, he puts his teammates in trouble. He didn’t even call [Karim] Benzema to congratulate him [on winning the Ballon d'Or]," Cassano said on Bobo TV.

"He has a blindfold in front of his eyes and thinks he can play until he’s 50. Dear Ronaldo, I tell you one thing: finish big with the World Cup. He can’t keep throwing tantrums and he can’t think he can still play at a high level. He has such a disproportionate ego, but he is not like [Lionel] Messi who can also play sitting down. He can’t physically cope anymore. He is confirming that he always puts his selfishness first," he added.

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Ronaldo is likely to be released or sold by United in the January transfer window and is set to be questioned by the club when he returns from the FIFA World Cup 2022 break. He will be next seen in action for Portugal at the World Cup this month.

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Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo's latest explosive interview with controversial English journalist Piers Morgan has whipped a storm in the football world.

Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo's latest explosive interview with controversial English journalist Piers Morgan has whipped a storm in the football world. Ronaldo has targeted United manager Erik Ten Hag and the club's top brass in his bare-it-all interview leading to an ugly fallout. Ronaldo, who has had a difficult start to the season, has failed to score consistently and has not been used as the first-choice striker by Ten Hag amid his waning prowess. He has also been involved in controversies off the field and has been questioned for his behaviour. In his interview, Ronaldo openly claimed he had no respect for Ten Hag as the manager didn't give him respect in return and bashed United's hierarchy for the woeful standards at the club. He also stated that United are far from achieving success on the pitch as there are issues at the internal level in the club. He has been criticised by many over the last few days ever since the clips of his interview with Morgan were released on social media. Former Real Madrid and Italy forward Cassano has become the latest to slam the 37-year-old Portuguese forward labelling him 'selfish' for his behaviour. Also Read: Cristiano Ronaldo opens up on 'most difficult time of his life' during explosive interview "Now I say that Ronaldo does not have the courage to admit that for three years he is no longer himself. This year he had to go to Sporting Lisbon and then quit after the World Cup. He’s a problem for the coaches, he puts his teammates in trouble. He didn’t even call [Karim] Benzema to congratulate him [on winning the Ballon d'Or]," Cassano said on Bobo TV. "He has a blindfold in front of his eyes and thinks he can play until he’s 50. Dear Ronaldo, I tell you one thing: finish big with the World Cup. He can’t keep throwing tantrums and he can’t think he can still play at a high level. He has such a disproportionate ego, but he is not like [Lionel] Messi who can also play sitting down. He can’t physically cope anymore. He is confirming that he always puts his selfishness first," he added. Also Read: 'People have breaking points': Kevin Pietersen supports Cristiano Ronaldo after ugly fallout with Man Utd Ronaldo is likely to be released or sold by United in the January transfer window and is set to be questioned by the club when he returns from the FIFA World Cup 2022 break. He will be next seen in action for Portugal at the World Cup this month. ×

He can't keep throwing tantrums: Former Real Madrid forward slams 'selfish' Cristiano Ronaldo

All ten Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises revealed their final list of retained and released players on Tuesday (November 15) ahead of the mini-auction next month. While a number of high-profile players were released by their respective teams, the franchises managed to keep their core intact.

Mumbai Indians (MI) let go of star all-rounder Kieron Pollard after he announced his retirement from IPL while Chennai Super Kings (CSK) released the legendary Dwayne Bravo. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) let go of their captain Kane Williamson with Punjab Kings also parting ways with their skipper from last season - Mayank Agarwal.

There were no major surprises when it came to retention as all teams focused on investing in players while keeping the future in the mind. Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya, and Ravindra Jadeja were among the big names retained by their respective franchises.

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Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Delhi Capitals (DC)&nbsp;made the least number of releases while the likes of Kolkata Knight Riders, Mumbai Indians, and Sunrisers Hyderabad let go of a number of players and will be hoping to revamp their squad in the upcoming mini-auction.

Here is the complete list of players retained by all ten teams ahead of IPL 2023 mini-auction:

Mumbai Indians&nbsp;

Players retained - Rohit Sharma (c), Tim David, Ramandeep Singh, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, Jofra Archer, Jasprit Bumrah, Arjun Tendulkar, Arshad Khan, Kumar Kartikeya, Hrithik Shokeen, Jason Behrendorff, Akash Madhwal

Kolkata Knight Riders

Players retained - Shreyas Iyer (c), Nitish Rana, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Venkatesh Iyer, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Shardul Thakur, Lockie Ferguson, Umesh Yadav, Tim Southee, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy, Anukul Roy, Rinku Singh

Chennai Super Kings

Players retained - MS Dhoni (c), Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ambati Rayudu, Subhranshu Senapati, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Dwaine Pretorius, Mitchell Santner, Ravindra Jadeja, Tushar Deshpande, Mukesh Chowdhary, Matheesha Pathirana, Simarjeet Singh, Deepak Chahar, Prashant Solanki, Maheesh Theekshana

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Sunrisers Hyderabad

Players retained - Abdul Samad, Aiden Markram, Rahul Tripathi, Glenn Phillips, Abhishek Sharma, Marco Jansen, Washington Sundar, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Kartik Tyagi, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, T Natarajan, Umran Malik

Gujarat Titans

Players retained - Hardik Pandya (c), Shubman Gill, David Miller, Abhinav Manohar, Sai Sudharsan, Wriddhiman Saha, Matthew Wade, Rashid Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Vijay Shankar, Mohammed Shami, Alzarri Joseph, Yash Dayal, Pradeep Sangwan, Darshan Nalkande, Jayant Yadav, R Sai Kishore, Noor Ahmad

Punjab Kings

Players retained - Shikhar Dhawan (c), Shahrukh Khan, Jonny Bairstow, Prabhsimran Singh, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Jitesh Sharma, Raj Bawa, Rishi Dhawan, Liam Livingstone, Atharva Taide, Arshdeep Singh, Baltej Singh, Nathan Ellis, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Harpreet Brar

Delhi Capitals

Players retained - Rishabh Pant (c), David Warner, Prithvi Shaw, Ripal Patel, Rovman Powell, Sarfaraz Khan, Yash Dhull, Mitchell Marsh, Lalit Yadav, Axar Patel, Anrich Nortje, Chetan Sakariya, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Khaleel Ahmed, Lungi Ngidi, Mustafizur Rahman, Aman Khan, Kuldeep Yadav, Praveen Dubey, Vicky Ostwal

Royal Challengers Bangalore

Players retained - Faf du Plessis (c), Virat Kohli, Suyash Prabhudessai, Rajat Patidar, Dinesh Karthik, Anuj Rawat, Finn Allen, Glenn Maxwell, Wanindu Hasaranga, Shahbaz Ahmed, Harshal Patel, David Willey, Karn Sharma, Mahipal Lomror, Mohammed Siraj, Josh Hazlewood, Siddarth Kaul, Akash Deep

Lucknow Supergiants

Players retained - KL Rahul (c), Ayush Badoni, Karan Sharma, Manan Vohra, Quinton de Kock, Marcus Stoinis, Krishnappa Gowtham, Deepak Hooda, Kyle Mayers, Krunal Pandya, Avesh Khan, Mohsin Khan, Mark Wood, Mayank Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi

Rajasthan Royals

Players retained - Sanju Samson (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shimron Hetmyer, Devdutt Padikkal, Jos Buttler, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Prasidh Krishna, Trent Boult, Obed McCoy, Navdeep Saini, Kuldeep Sen, Kuldip Yadav, R Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, KC Cariappa

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All ten Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises revealed their final list of retained and released players on Tuesday (November 15) ahead of the mini-auction next month.

All ten Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises revealed their final list of retained and released players on Tuesday (November 15) ahead of the mini-auction next month. While a number of high-profile players were released by their respective teams, the franchises managed to keep their core intact. Mumbai Indians (MI) let go of star all-rounder Kieron Pollard after he announced his retirement from IPL while Chennai Super Kings (CSK) released the legendary Dwayne Bravo. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) let go of their captain Kane Williamson with Punjab Kings also parting ways with their skipper from last season - Mayank Agarwal. There were no major surprises when it came to retention as all teams focused on investing in players while keeping the future in the mind. Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya, and Ravindra Jadeja were among the big names retained by their respective franchises. Also Read: Complete list of players released and remaining purses of all ten franchises ahead of mini-auction Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Delhi Capitals (DC) made the least number of releases while the likes of Kolkata Knight Riders, Mumbai Indians, and Sunrisers Hyderabad let go of a number of players and will be hoping to revamp their squad in the upcoming mini-auction. Here is the complete list of players retained by all ten teams ahead of IPL 2023 mini-auction: Mumbai Indians Players retained - Rohit Sharma (c), Tim David, Ramandeep Singh, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, Jofra Archer, Jasprit Bumrah, Arjun Tendulkar, Arshad Khan, Kumar Kartikeya, Hrithik Shokeen, Jason Behrendorff, Akash Madhwal Kolkata Knight Riders Players retained - Shreyas Iyer (c), Nitish Rana, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Venkatesh Iyer, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Shardul Thakur, Lockie Ferguson, Umesh Yadav, Tim Southee, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy, Anukul Roy, Rinku Singh Chennai Super Kings Players retained - MS Dhoni (c), Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ambati Rayudu, Subhranshu Senapati, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Dwaine Pretorius, Mitchell Santner, Ravindra Jadeja, Tushar Deshpande, Mukesh Chowdhary, Matheesha Pathirana, Simarjeet Singh, Deepak Chahar, Prashant Solanki, Maheesh Theekshana Also Read: 'Everything is fine': Ravindra Jadeja shuns rift rumours with MS Dhoni-led CSK after being retained Sunrisers Hyderabad Players retained - Abdul Samad, Aiden Markram, Rahul Tripathi, Glenn Phillips, Abhishek Sharma, Marco Jansen, Washington Sundar, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Kartik Tyagi, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, T Natarajan, Umran Malik Gujarat Titans Players retained - Hardik Pandya (c), Shubman Gill, David Miller, Abhinav Manohar, Sai Sudharsan, Wriddhiman Saha, Matthew Wade, Rashid Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Vijay Shankar, Mohammed Shami, Alzarri Joseph, Yash Dayal, Pradeep Sangwan, Darshan Nalkande, Jayant Yadav, R Sai Kishore, Noor Ahmad Punjab Kings Players retained - Shikhar Dhawan (c), Shahrukh Khan, Jonny Bairstow, Prabhsimran Singh, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Jitesh Sharma, Raj Bawa, Rishi Dhawan, Liam Livingstone, Atharva Taide, Arshdeep Singh, Baltej Singh, Nathan Ellis, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Harpreet Brar Delhi Capitals Players retained - Rishabh Pant (c), David Warner, Prithvi Shaw, Ripal Patel, Rovman Powell, Sarfaraz Khan, Yash Dhull, Mitchell Marsh, Lalit Yadav, Axar Patel, Anrich Nortje, Chetan Sakariya, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Khaleel Ahmed, Lungi Ngidi, Mustafizur Rahman, Aman Khan, Kuldeep Yadav, Praveen Dubey, Vicky Ostwal Royal Challengers Bangalore Players retained - Faf du Plessis (c), Virat Kohli, Suyash Prabhudessai, Rajat Patidar, Dinesh Karthik, Anuj Rawat, Finn Allen, Glenn Maxwell, Wanindu Hasaranga, Shahbaz Ahmed, Harshal Patel, David Willey, Karn Sharma, Mahipal Lomror, Mohammed Siraj, Josh Hazlewood, Siddarth Kaul, Akash Deep Lucknow Supergiants Players retained - KL Rahul (c), Ayush Badoni, Karan Sharma, Manan Vohra, Quinton de Kock, Marcus Stoinis, Krishnappa Gowtham, Deepak Hooda, Kyle Mayers, Krunal Pandya, Avesh Khan, Mohsin Khan, Mark Wood, Mayank Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi Rajasthan Royals Players retained - Sanju Samson (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shimron Hetmyer, Devdutt Padikkal, Jos Buttler, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Prasidh Krishna, Trent Boult, Obed McCoy, Navdeep Saini, Kuldeep Sen, Kuldip Yadav, R Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, KC Cariappa ×

Complete list of players retained by all ten teams ahead of IPL 2023 mini-auction

MS Dhoni is reportedly set to be offered another major role in Team India's backroom staff by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) ahead of the 2023 ODI World Cup and the T20 World Cup in 2024. The former India captain had earlier served as the mentor of the Indian team during the T20 World Cup last year.

The most successful captain in the history of Indian cricket, Dhoni had a trophy-laden stint as a player. He led India to numerous memorable victories as captain both at home and overseas and remains the only skipper to have won all three major ICC limited-overs trophies - T20 World Cup, ODI World Cup, and the Champions Trophy.

Dhoni, who last played for India in 2019, announced his retirement from international cricket on August 15, 2020. However, he continues to represent Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and is expected to bring curtain downs on his IPL career after the 2023 season next year.

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As per reports, Dhoni will be involved with the Indian cricket team once again in some sort of a role after retiring from IPL next year. Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt shared his views on Dhoni's potential return to the Indian setup after the reports emerged recently.

Butt believes Indian cricket can benefit from having Dhoni in the coaching setup as he is someone with a lot of experience behind his back and is a proven winner as a leader. Butt also lauded Dhoni's tactical acumen and urged BCCI to use his brain in taking Indian cricket forward.

"Indian cricket will benefit significantly from MS Dhoni's involvement and presence. Because of the type of captain he has been, he would be a big asset when it comes to designing tactical plans for the team," Butt said in a video uploaded on his YouTube channel.

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"He is a tactical expert with an excellent temperament. He is an asset to them, and they should indeed create a capacity for him to contribute," Butt said.

"With his kind of a brain, players will be benefitted. Indian cricket will move ahead. You can't beat experience, you can't beat the person who has done things himself," he added.

Dhoni, who gave up CSK's captaincy last season, had to return as the skipper of the side&nbsp;midway through IPL 2022 after Ravindra Jadeja's performances dipped due to the pressure of leading the team. However, Dhoni is expected to lead the side from the start of IPL 2023 and would hope to sign off from the IPL on a high by inspiring CSK to another title.

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MS Dhoni is reportedly set to be offered another major role in Team India's backroom staff by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) ahead of the 2023 ODI World Cup and the T20 World Cup in 2024.

MS Dhoni is reportedly set to be offered another major role in Team India's backroom staff by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) ahead of the 2023 ODI World Cup and the T20 World Cup in 2024. The former India captain had earlier served as the mentor of the Indian team during the T20 World Cup last year. The most successful captain in the history of Indian cricket, Dhoni had a trophy-laden stint as a player. He led India to numerous memorable victories as captain both at home and overseas and remains the only skipper to have won all three major ICC limited-overs trophies - T20 World Cup, ODI World Cup, and the Champions Trophy. Dhoni, who last played for India in 2019, announced his retirement from international cricket on August 15, 2020. However, he continues to represent Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and is expected to bring curtain downs on his IPL career after the 2023 season next year. Also Read: Don't need to prove anything: Hardik Pandya responds to Michael Vaughan's criticism of Team India As per reports, Dhoni will be involved with the Indian cricket team once again in some sort of a role after retiring from IPL next year. Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt shared his views on Dhoni's potential return to the Indian setup after the reports emerged recently. Butt believes Indian cricket can benefit from having Dhoni in the coaching setup as he is someone with a lot of experience behind his back and is a proven winner as a leader. Butt also lauded Dhoni's tactical acumen and urged BCCI to use his brain in taking Indian cricket forward. "Indian cricket will benefit significantly from MS Dhoni's involvement and presence. Because of the type of captain he has been, he would be a big asset when it comes to designing tactical plans for the team," Butt said in a video uploaded on his YouTube channel. Also Read: PCB chief sends legal notice to Kamran Akmal for ‘defamatory’ remarks on Pakistan following T20 WC "He is a tactical expert with an excellent temperament. He is an asset to them, and they should indeed create a capacity for him to contribute," Butt said. "With his kind of a brain, players will be benefitted. Indian cricket will move ahead. You can't beat experience, you can't beat the person who has done things himself," he added. Dhoni, who gave up CSK's captaincy last season, had to return as the skipper of the side midway through IPL 2022 after Ravindra Jadeja's performances dipped due to the pressure of leading the team. However, Dhoni is expected to lead the side from the start of IPL 2023 and would hope to sign off from the IPL on a high by inspiring CSK to another title. ×

He is a tactical expert: Ex-Pakistan captain explains why Team India should rope in MS Dhoni as mentor

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has urged the Indian cricket team to follow England's template for success in white-ball cricket. Vaughan lauded England for their winning mentality after their memorable T22 World Cup 2022 triumph and said they deserved to win for having the best side in the competition.

A superb bowling effort followed by Ben Stokes' unbeaten half-century helped England pull off a comprehensive victory in the final against Pakistan at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Sunday. The victory saw England become the first team to hold the ODI and T20I World Cup trophies at the same time.

With the incredible feat, the reigning ODI and T20I world champions have proved they are the best white-ball team in the world at present. Lauding them for their mentality, Vaughan pointed out how England were in trouble in both the 2019 ODI World Cup and the T20 World Cup this year after losing games early in the tournament but managed to bounce back strongly and go all the way.

"England should be winning World Cups because they have the best squad but we often see the best teams not living up to their billing. In the 2019 World Cup final, England had the rub of the green and they did this time as well. But they deserve that luck because they have done things right for so long by committing to a style," Vaughan wrote in his&nbsp;column for the Telegraph.

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"England never panic. In 2019 they lost games early in the tournament to Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Here they lost to Ireland. It could have been all over both times. But they have this mentality of when it matters they know how to win. They have good game players," he added.

Vaughan further urged India to follow England's template to earn success in white-ball cricket. The former England captain said if he was in charge of Indian cricket, he would sollow his pride and look at the English setup for inspiration.

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India made it to the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup 2022 but crashed out after sufffering a crushing ten-wicket defeat at the hands of England. They were the only team to win four matches out of six in the Super 12 stage but once again failed to cross the final hurdle in Australia.

"England never panic. In 2019 they lost games early in the tournament to Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Here they lost to Ireland. It could have been all over both times. But they have this mentality of when it matters they know how to win. They have good game players," Vaughan explained.

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Former England captain Michael Vaughan has urged the Indian cricket team to follow England's template for success in white-ball cricket. Vaughan lauded England for their winning mentality after their memorable T22 World Cup 2022 triumph and said they deserved to win for having the best side in the competition.

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has urged the Indian cricket team to follow England's template for success in white-ball cricket. Vaughan lauded England for their winning mentality after their memorable T22 World Cup 2022 triumph and said they deserved to win for having the best side in the competition. A superb bowling effort followed by Ben Stokes' unbeaten half-century helped England pull off a comprehensive victory in the final against Pakistan at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Sunday. The victory saw England become the first team to hold the ODI and T20I World Cup trophies at the same time. With the incredible feat, the reigning ODI and T20I world champions have proved they are the best white-ball team in the world at present. Lauding them for their mentality, Vaughan pointed out how England were in trouble in both the 2019 ODI World Cup and the T20 World Cup this year after losing games early in the tournament but managed to bounce back strongly and go all the way. "England should be winning World Cups because they have the best squad but we often see the best teams not living up to their billing. In the 2019 World Cup final, England had the rub of the green and they did this time as well. But they deserve that luck because they have done things right for so long by committing to a style," Vaughan wrote in his column for the Telegraph. Also Read: 'Just don't do it man' - Wasim Akram reacts to Md Shami-Shoaib Akhtar Twitter feud after T20 WC final "England never panic. In 2019 they lost games early in the tournament to Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Here they lost to Ireland. It could have been all over both times. But they have this mentality of when it matters they know how to win. They have good game players," he added. Vaughan further urged India to follow England's template to earn success in white-ball cricket. The former England captain said if he was in charge of Indian cricket, he would sollow his pride and look at the English setup for inspiration. Also Read: WATCH: Buttler asks Moeen, Rashid to step aside before champagne celebrations after T20 WC win India made it to the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup 2022 but crashed out after sufffering a crushing ten-wicket defeat at the hands of England. They were the only team to win four matches out of six in the Super 12 stage but once again failed to cross the final hurdle in Australia. "England never panic. In 2019 they lost games early in the tournament to Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Here they lost to Ireland. It could have been all over both times. But they have this mentality of when it matters they know how to win. They have good game players," Vaughan explained. ×

Swallow your pride: Michael Vaughan urges India to follow England's template for success in white-ball cricket

Ferrari dismissed as "totally without foundation" media reports in Italy on Tuesday that Formula One team boss Mattia Binotto was set to be replaced by Sauber's Frederic Vasseur after the end of the season.

The Corriere della Sera and Gazzetta dello Sport newspapers had suggested Frenchman Vasseur was being lined up to take over in January.

"In relation to speculation in certain media regarding Scuderia Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto's position, Ferrari states that these rumours are totally without foundation," the team said.

Ferrari have won four races in 2022 but their early season promise fell away due to mechanical unreliability, strategy errors and driver mistakes.

Red Bull have won both titles, with now double world champion Max Verstappen taking a record 14 wins in a single season.

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Ferrari are now in danger of dropping to third overall in the constructors' standings after this weekend's season-ending race in Abu Dhabi, with resurgent Mercedes 19 points behind.

Vasseur is principal of the Alfa Romeo team, operated by Swiss-based Sauber and which will become the Audi factory team in 2026.

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Binotto has spent his whole career at Maranello and was appointed team boss in January 2019, replacing Maurizio Arrivabene.

That change was flagged up by the Gazzetta in advance of the official announcement.

Ferrari dismissed as "totally without foundation" media reports in Italy on Tuesday that Formula One team boss Mattia Binotto was set to be replaced by Sauber's Frederic Vasseur after the end of the season.

Ferrari dismissed as "totally without foundation" media reports in Italy on Tuesday that Formula One team boss Mattia Binotto was set to be replaced by Sauber's Frederic Vasseur after the end of the season. The Corriere della Sera and Gazzetta dello Sport newspapers had suggested Frenchman Vasseur was being lined up to take over in January. "In relation to speculation in certain media regarding Scuderia Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto's position, Ferrari states that these rumours are totally without foundation," the team said. Ferrari have won four races in 2022 but their early season promise fell away due to mechanical unreliability, strategy errors and driver mistakes. Red Bull have won both titles, with now double world champion Max Verstappen taking a record 14 wins in a single season. Also Read: IN PICS | Preparations in Qatar for FIFA World Cup as final countdown begins Ferrari are now in danger of dropping to third overall in the constructors' standings after this weekend's season-ending race in Abu Dhabi, with resurgent Mercedes 19 points behind. Vasseur is principal of the Alfa Romeo team, operated by Swiss-based Sauber and which will become the Audi factory team in 2026. Also Read: Greg Norman must quit LIV role to end stalemate, says No. 1 ranked Rory McIlroy Binotto has spent his whole career at Maranello and was appointed team boss in January 2019, replacing Maurizio Arrivabene. That change was flagged up by the Gazzetta in advance of the official announcement.

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