Former Ryder Cup player and five-times European Tour winner Barry Lane has died at the age of 62, the DP World Tour said in a statement on Sunday. Lane made 693 starts on the European Tour, which is now known as the DP World Tour, and is fourth on the Tour's all-time appearance list. He won the Scottish Open in 1988 by three strokes at Gleneagles.

The Englishman also played at the 1993 Ryder Cup, where Team Europe were defeated by the United States at The Belfry.

Former Ryder Cup player and five-times European Tour winner Barry Lane has died at the age of 62, the DP World Tour said in a statement on Sunday. Lane made 693 starts on the European Tour, which is now known as the DP World Tour, and is fourth on the Tour's all-time appearance list.

Former Ryder Cup player and five-times European Tour winner Barry Lane has died at the age of 62, the DP World Tour said in a statement on Sunday. Lane made 693 starts on the European Tour, which is now known as the DP World Tour, and is fourth on the Tour's all-time appearance list. He won the Scottish Open in 1988 by three strokes at Gleneagles. The Englishman also played at the 1993 Ryder Cup, where Team Europe were defeated by the United States at The Belfry.

Former Ryder Cup player Barry Lane passes away at 62

The Big Bash League 2022/23 is attracting a lot of eyeballs. In the game between Sydney Sixers and Brisbane Heat, a sensational, as well as a controversial moment, came forward when Michael Neser pulled off a catch outside the boundary line only for the umpire to give the marching orders to the batter. The incident took place during the run-chase where the Sixers were chasing a mammoth 225.&nbsp;

With 33 needed off the last 12 deliveries, the Sixers' hopes rested on&nbsp;Jordan Silk and Sean Abbott. Silk was well-set and started the penultimate over with a maximum. He went for another big hit, off&nbsp;Mark Steketee, to be caught in an unusual manner by Neser at long-off. While it looked like the ball would go for a six, Neser produced a moment of brilliance. He first caught the ball and as he was aware&nbsp;that his momentum was taking him past the boundary line, he looped the ball in the air and timed his jump to catch the ball for the second time while not touching the ground. Just before he was about to land on the ground, Neser once again threw the ball in the air outside the boundary line, came inside the ropes and completed the catch. Here's the viral video:

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As a result, the catch made heads turn and spectators were left in awe of Neser's presence of mind. While many believed his efforts would go in vain and the umpire would give the batter another chance, he raised his fingers to send Silk packing. It turned out to be a game-changing moment as Brisbane held onto their nerves and won the high-scoring game by 20 runs.&nbsp;

However, the catch sparked a huge debate on social media platforms as many remain perplexed if the umpire made the right call eventually. While the decision will be debatable for quite some time, Neser has to be lauded for not looking out of control for any minute.&nbsp;

The Big Bash League 2022/23 is attracting a lot of eyeballs. In the game between Sydney Sixers and Brisbane Heat, a sensational, as well as a controversial moment, came forward when Michael Neser pulled off a catch outside the boundary line only for the umpire to give the marching orders to the batter.

The Big Bash League 2022/23 is attracting a lot of eyeballs. In the game between Sydney Sixers and Brisbane Heat, a sensational, as well as a controversial moment, came forward when Michael Neser pulled off a catch outside the boundary line only for the umpire to give the marching orders to the batter. The incident took place during the run-chase where the Sixers were chasing a mammoth 225. With 33 needed off the last 12 deliveries, the Sixers' hopes rested on Jordan Silk and Sean Abbott. Silk was well-set and started the penultimate over with a maximum. He went for another big hit, off Mark Steketee, to be caught in an unusual manner by Neser at long-off. While it looked like the ball would go for a six, Neser produced a moment of brilliance. He first caught the ball and as he was aware that his momentum was taking him past the boundary line, he looped the ball in the air and timed his jump to catch the ball for the second time while not touching the ground. Just before he was about to land on the ground, Neser once again threw the ball in the air outside the boundary line, came inside the ropes and completed the catch. Here's the viral video: This is fascinating. Out? Six? What's your call? #BBL12 pic.twitter.com/v22rzdgfVz — KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 1, 2023 × Also read: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma missing as BCCI shares list of top performers across formats from last year As a result, the catch made heads turn and spectators were left in awe of Neser's presence of mind. While many believed his efforts would go in vain and the umpire would give the batter another chance, he raised his fingers to send Silk packing. It turned out to be a game-changing moment as Brisbane held onto their nerves and won the high-scoring game by 20 runs. However, the catch sparked a huge debate on social media platforms as many remain perplexed if the umpire made the right call eventually. While the decision will be debatable for quite some time, Neser has to be lauded for not looking out of control for any minute.

BBL 2022/23: Michael Neser catches ball outside boundary line as umpire gives batter OUT - Watch video

The Indian senior men's cricket team will kick off their 2023 schedule with a three-match T20I series versus Sri Lanka on home soil, starting on Tuesday (January 03) in Mumbai. The T20I squad doesn't comprise many senior players and will be led by Hardik Pandya -- who is touted to be the next captain in the shortest format. Hardik will lead a young squad with the likes of Ishan Kishan, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shubman Gill, Rahul Tripathi, Umran Malik, Mukesh Kumar, etc. at his disposal.&nbsp;

Ahead of the T20I series opener, at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, the 29-year-old Hardik revealed his new year resolution. Just like every Indian's dream, the star all-rounder also wants India to win the 2023 ODI World Cup. After 12 years, India will be once again be hosting the 50-over World Cup -- for the first time as the sole hosts -- and will like to replicate their 2011 heroics, when they defeated Sri Lanka in the final (back then, the tournament was co-hosted by India, SL and Bangladesh).&nbsp;While speaking to Sportstar, Hardik spoke about his NY resolution and said, "The biggest new year resolution is to win the World Cup."&nbsp;

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Hardik has so far featured in five ICC events for Team India. While he has made produced some glittering performances, India have not been successful in ending their nine-year-long ICC-title drought. India's last major tournament win came in 2013 under former captain MS Dhoni. Thus, the senior player will be hopeful of firing on all cylinders and taking the Men in Blue to the coveted title later this year. During the 2011 ODI WC campaign, Yuvraj Singh was India's star performer, with 362 runs and 15 scalps. Thus, Hardik will like to follow Yuvraj's footsteps and deliver for India.

Hardik has also been promoted as the ODI vice-captain. Thus, the team management is fully backing the star all-rounder and he will be desperate to pay rich dividends in the forthcoming mega event at home.

IND vs SL T20I series: Squads

India:&nbsp;Hardik Pandya (Captain), Ishan Kishan (wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (v-c), Deepak Hooda, Rahul Tripathi, Sanju Samson, Washington Sundar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Harshal Patel, Umran Malik, Shivam Mavi and Mukesh Kumar.

Sri Lanka:&nbsp;Dasun Shanaka (captain), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Sadeera Samarawickrama (wk), Kusal Mendis, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Wanindu Hasaranga (v-c), Ashen Bandara, Maheesh Theekshana, Chamika Karunaratne, Dilshan Madushanka, Kasun Rajitha, Dunith Wellalage, Pramod Madushan, Lahiru Kumara and Nuwan Thushara.

The Indian senior men's cricket team will kick off their 2023 schedule with a three-match T20I series versus Sri Lanka on home soil, starting on Tuesday (January 03) in Mumbai.

The Indian senior men's cricket team will kick off their 2023 schedule with a three-match T20I series versus Sri Lanka on home soil, starting on Tuesday (January 03) in Mumbai. The T20I squad doesn't comprise many senior players and will be led by Hardik Pandya -- who is touted to be the next captain in the shortest format. Hardik will lead a young squad with the likes of Ishan Kishan, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shubman Gill, Rahul Tripathi, Umran Malik, Mukesh Kumar, etc. at his disposal. Ahead of the T20I series opener, at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, the 29-year-old Hardik revealed his new year resolution. Just like every Indian's dream, the star all-rounder also wants India to win the 2023 ODI World Cup. After 12 years, India will be once again be hosting the 50-over World Cup -- for the first time as the sole hosts -- and will like to replicate their 2011 heroics, when they defeated Sri Lanka in the final (back then, the tournament was co-hosted by India, SL and Bangladesh). While speaking to Sportstar, Hardik spoke about his NY resolution and said, "The biggest new year resolution is to win the World Cup." Also read: 'If he was your favorite bowler....?': Kuldeep Yadav's coach slams Dinesh Karthik, KKR for dropping him Hardik has so far featured in five ICC events for Team India. While he has made produced some glittering performances, India have not been successful in ending their nine-year-long ICC-title drought. India's last major tournament win came in 2013 under former captain MS Dhoni. Thus, the senior player will be hopeful of firing on all cylinders and taking the Men in Blue to the coveted title later this year. During the 2011 ODI WC campaign, Yuvraj Singh was India's star performer, with 362 runs and 15 scalps. Thus, Hardik will like to follow Yuvraj's footsteps and deliver for India. Hardik has also been promoted as the ODI vice-captain. Thus, the team management is fully backing the star all-rounder and he will be desperate to pay rich dividends in the forthcoming mega event at home. IND vs SL T20I series: Squads India: Hardik Pandya (Captain), Ishan Kishan (wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (v-c), Deepak Hooda, Rahul Tripathi, Sanju Samson, Washington Sundar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Harshal Patel, Umran Malik, Shivam Mavi and Mukesh Kumar. Sri Lanka: Dasun Shanaka (captain), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Sadeera Samarawickrama (wk), Kusal Mendis, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Wanindu Hasaranga (v-c), Ashen Bandara, Maheesh Theekshana, Chamika Karunaratne, Dilshan Madushanka, Kasun Rajitha, Dunith Wellalage, Pramod Madushan, Lahiru Kumara and Nuwan Thushara.

IND vs SL T20Is: Every Indian's dream! Biggest new year resolution is to win ODI WC, says Hardik Pandya

Kuldeep Yadav had a good outing in 2022. It was the year of revival for the wrist spinner following his successful run in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 edition. After being released from the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in late 2021, he was bought by the Delhi Capitals (DC) and played all games for the franchise in last year's edition, returning with 21 wickets (fifth-most overall). While he is still not a regular across formats for Team India, his run for DC surely grabbed eyeballs as the 28-year-old has seen his stocks go down following IPL 2019.

During IPL 2019-2021, Kuldeep was part of KKR (his first-ever franchise) but only played a handful of games. He featured in only 14 games in 2019 and 2020 before entirely missing the 2021 season. While he was not in the best of form as well, many criticised KKR for their treatment towards the star spinner. Back then, Karthik was the KKR captain when Kuldeep became out of favour. Recently, the veteran keeper-batter praised Kuldeep -- following his recent five-fer in the India-Bangladesh Tests -- but the spinner's coach has slammed DK and the Kolkata franchise for dropping him.

Speaking to&nbsp;Sportskeeda, Kuldeep's coach Kapil Pandey said, "When he was with Kolkata and Karthik was the captain, he used to give him just 1-2 overs each game. Now he says that Kuldeep is his favourite Indian bowler. "Favorite tha to usko khilaaya kyu nahi? Usko khilaate?&nbsp;(If he was your favourite, then why didn't you play him?) But that’s okay, that’s past now and I believe the future will be great for Kuldeep."

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Further, Kapil lauded DC's team management for backing Kuldeep's talent in IPL 2022. "He used to be badly neglected in Kolkata, but it has been the complete opposite in Delhi. Rishabh Pant, Ricky Ponting, Shane Watson and others have backed and supported him and that really helped him play freely "Ponting told him that he will play all games, and when you hear this as a bowler, your morale gets boosted. Rishabh also backed him in all situations and so he deserves a lot of praise for Kuldeep’s comeback," he added.

<section>Being an ODI World Cup year, with the showpiece event to be held in India later in 2023, Kuldeep will be eager to remin consistent in the forthcoming IPL season and also come out with glittering performances for Team India to cement his place across formats. Currently, he is part of India's ODI squad for the home series versus Sri Lanka, which will get underway on January 10.</section>

Kuldeep Yadav had a good outing in 2022. It was the year of revival for the wrist spinner following his successful run in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 edition.

Kuldeep Yadav had a good outing in 2022. It was the year of revival for the wrist spinner following his successful run in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 edition. After being released from the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in late 2021, he was bought by the Delhi Capitals (DC) and played all games for the franchise in last year's edition, returning with 21 wickets (fifth-most overall). While he is still not a regular across formats for Team India, his run for DC surely grabbed eyeballs as the 28-year-old has seen his stocks go down following IPL 2019. During IPL 2019-2021, Kuldeep was part of KKR (his first-ever franchise) but only played a handful of games. He featured in only 14 games in 2019 and 2020 before entirely missing the 2021 season. While he was not in the best of form as well, many criticised KKR for their treatment towards the star spinner. Back then, Karthik was the KKR captain when Kuldeep became out of favour. Recently, the veteran keeper-batter praised Kuldeep -- following his recent five-fer in the India-Bangladesh Tests -- but the spinner's coach has slammed DK and the Kolkata franchise for dropping him. Speaking to Sportskeeda, Kuldeep's coach Kapil Pandey said, "When he was with Kolkata and Karthik was the captain, he used to give him just 1-2 overs each game. Now he says that Kuldeep is his favourite Indian bowler. "Favorite tha to usko khilaaya kyu nahi? Usko khilaate? (If he was your favourite, then why didn't you play him?) But that’s okay, that’s past now and I believe the future will be great for Kuldeep." Also read: 'It was my right...': Ex-PCB chief Ramiz Raja opens up on Misbah, Waqar sacking before 2021 T20 WC Further, Kapil lauded DC's team management for backing Kuldeep's talent in IPL 2022. "He used to be badly neglected in Kolkata, but it has been the complete opposite in Delhi. Rishabh Pant, Ricky Ponting, Shane Watson and others have backed and supported him and that really helped him play freely "Ponting told him that he will play all games, and when you hear this as a bowler, your morale gets boosted. Rishabh also backed him in all situations and so he deserves a lot of praise for Kuldeep’s comeback," he added. Being an ODI World Cup year, with the showpiece event to be held in India later in 2023, Kuldeep will be eager to remin consistent in the forthcoming IPL season and also come out with glittering performances for Team India to cement his place across formats. Currently, he is part of India's ODI squad for the home series versus Sri Lanka, which will get underway on January 10.

'If he was your favourite bowler....?': Kuldeep Yadav's coach slams Dinesh Karthik, KKR for dropping him

Pakistan cricket is going through a lot in recent times. Recently, Ramiz Raja was ousted as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief. The former Pakistan captain took over the post in September 2021 but was severely criticised for the dead pitches Pakistan offered in home Tests, the national side's inability to win Asia Cup and T20 World Cups (in 2021 and 2022) and all hell broke loose following Babar Azam &amp; Co.'s 3-0 whitewash over England on home soil in December 2022.

Following his stint, with Najam Sethi succeeding him, ex-PCB chief Ramiz has opened up on several decisions he took during his tenure. At first, Ramiz had removed the then head coach Misbah-ul-Haq and bowling coach Waqar Younis right before the 2021 T20 WC, in the UAE. Reflecting on his decision, Ramiz recently stated that he doesn't regret this call and felt the need to remove them during his commentary stints. He further mentioned that they were given full payments for two years and respected fully.

“They received their full payments for two years. They were given full respect. As a chairman, it was my right to dismiss them. Even now, they are talking about removing Saqlain Mushtaq and replacing him with Mickey Arthur. I made contracts in such a way that I didn't want the board to be left with a coaching setup for three years,” Raja told Samaa TV.

Ramiz added, "We had yearly contracts. They (Misbah and Waqar) would've left in January/February anyway. We brought a new management. It wasn't easy for me. I've played with Waqar, I talked to him in detail. The CEO talked to Misbah. It obviously didn't look good that the change took place with a week or 10 days before the T20 World Cup.&nbsp;But I had an idea that we could only go to a certain extent with them. When I used to do commentary, I realised that a change was necessary."

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Talking about Pakistan's run in the 2021 T20 WC, Babar &amp; Co. topped their group with five wins on the trot but lost the semi-finals to eventual winners Australia in Dubai. In the 2022 edition, they reached the final -- after losing their first two games -- but missed out on winning the coveted trophy against England. Saqlain Mushtaq took over as the head coach following Misbah's tenure and remains at the helm to date.&nbsp;

Pakistan cricket is going through a lot in recent times. Recently, Ramiz Raja was ousted as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief. The former Pakistan captain took over the post in September 2021 but was severely criticised for the dead pitches Pakistan offered in home Tests, the national side's inability to win Asia Cup and T20 World Cups (in 2021 and 2022) and all hell broke loose following Babar Azam & Co.

Pakistan cricket is going through a lot in recent times. Recently, Ramiz Raja was ousted as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief. The former Pakistan captain took over the post in September 2021 but was severely criticised for the dead pitches Pakistan offered in home Tests, the national side's inability to win Asia Cup and T20 World Cups (in 2021 and 2022) and all hell broke loose following Babar Azam & Co.'s 3-0 whitewash over England on home soil in December 2022. Following his stint, with Najam Sethi succeeding him, ex-PCB chief Ramiz has opened up on several decisions he took during his tenure. At first, Ramiz had removed the then head coach Misbah-ul-Haq and bowling coach Waqar Younis right before the 2021 T20 WC, in the UAE. Reflecting on his decision, Ramiz recently stated that he doesn't regret this call and felt the need to remove them during his commentary stints. He further mentioned that they were given full payments for two years and respected fully. “They received their full payments for two years. They were given full respect. As a chairman, it was my right to dismiss them. Even now, they are talking about removing Saqlain Mushtaq and replacing him with Mickey Arthur. I made contracts in such a way that I didn't want the board to be left with a coaching setup for three years,” Raja told Samaa TV. Ramiz added, "We had yearly contracts. They (Misbah and Waqar) would've left in January/February anyway. We brought a new management. It wasn't easy for me. I've played with Waqar, I talked to him in detail. The CEO talked to Misbah. It obviously didn't look good that the change took place with a week or 10 days before the T20 World Cup. But I had an idea that we could only go to a certain extent with them. When I used to do commentary, I realised that a change was necessary." Also read: 'Are we servants of India just because they are a world power?' - Ramiz Raja slams BCCI over Asia Cup 2023 row Talking about Pakistan's run in the 2021 T20 WC, Babar & Co. topped their group with five wins on the trot but lost the semi-finals to eventual winners Australia in Dubai. In the 2022 edition, they reached the final -- after losing their first two games -- but missed out on winning the coveted trophy against England. Saqlain Mushtaq took over as the head coach following Misbah's tenure and remains at the helm to date.

'It was my right...': Ex-PCB chief Ramiz Raja opens up on Misbah, Waqar sacking before 2021 T20 WC

On Friday (December 30), Rishabh Pant was involved in a serious car accident on the Delhi-Dehradun highway. While he is now at the ICU at the Max Hospital, Dehradun, the 25-year-old is getting provided with the best medical help possible and is en route to recovery. He suffered several injuries due to the freak car accident but is believed to be out of danger and is safe.&nbsp;

Many former and active cricketers, celebrities from other fields and even Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi have reacted to Pant's accident and prayed for his speedy recovery and return to the 22-yard cricket strip. Kapil Dev, India's 1983 World Cup-winning skipper, also joined the bandwagon and thanked god for Pant being safe. He, however, shared valuable advice for the youngster. Kapil feels Pant should hire a driver and not drive himself, to avoid such horrific accidents and a plethora of injuries.

Speaking to ABP News, Kapil said, "This is a learning. When I was still an up-and-coming cricketer, I faced a motorcycle accident. From that day onwards, my brother didn't even let me touch the motorbike. I'm just thankful to god that Rishabh Pant is safe. Yes, you have a good-looking car with great speeds but you have to be careful. You can easily afford a driver, you don't have to drive it alone." He added, "I understand that one has hobbies or even passion for such things, it's natural to have it at his age, but you also have responsibilities. Only you can take care of yourself. You have to decide things for yourself."

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Meanwhile, the medical team monitoring Pant's progress shared an important update. The medical team member told TOI, "It is important that Rishabh gets sufficient time to rest, not just physically but mentally too. He is still in pain due to the injuries sustained in the accident. He has to speak to visitors, which drains his energy that should be preserved for faster recovery. People planning to visit him should avoid it for now and let him rest.

With Pant being a big name, the problem of frequent visits have kept the hospital authorities on their toes.&nbsp;"Hospital visiting hours are from 11am to 1pm and 4pm to 5pm and only one visitor can meet a patient at any given time. Rishabh Pant’s case is a high-profile one due to which more visitors are streaming in and hence this problem,” another staff member added.

As per reports, Pant is out of cricketing action for the first half of 2023, at least, which will see him miss the India-Australia Tests and IPL 2023.

On Friday (December 30), Rishabh Pant was involved in a serious car accident on the Delhi-Dehradun highway. While he is now at the ICU at the Max Hospital, Dehradun, the 25-year-old is getting provided with the best medical help possible and is en route to recovery.

On Friday (December 30), Rishabh Pant was involved in a serious car accident on the Delhi-Dehradun highway. While he is now at the ICU at the Max Hospital, Dehradun, the 25-year-old is getting provided with the best medical help possible and is en route to recovery. He suffered several injuries due to the freak car accident but is believed to be out of danger and is safe. Many former and active cricketers, celebrities from other fields and even Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi have reacted to Pant's accident and prayed for his speedy recovery and return to the 22-yard cricket strip. Kapil Dev, India's 1983 World Cup-winning skipper, also joined the bandwagon and thanked god for Pant being safe. He, however, shared valuable advice for the youngster. Kapil feels Pant should hire a driver and not drive himself, to avoid such horrific accidents and a plethora of injuries. Speaking to ABP News, Kapil said, "This is a learning. When I was still an up-and-coming cricketer, I faced a motorcycle accident. From that day onwards, my brother didn't even let me touch the motorbike. I'm just thankful to god that Rishabh Pant is safe. Yes, you have a good-looking car with great speeds but you have to be careful. You can easily afford a driver, you don't have to drive it alone." He added, "I understand that one has hobbies or even passion for such things, it's natural to have it at his age, but you also have responsibilities. Only you can take care of yourself. You have to decide things for yourself." Also read: 'They'll have to...' - Irfan points out 'crucial' factor if Hardik Pandya becomes India's long-term skipper Meanwhile, the medical team monitoring Pant's progress shared an important update. The medical team member told TOI, "It is important that Rishabh gets sufficient time to rest, not just physically but mentally too. He is still in pain due to the injuries sustained in the accident. He has to speak to visitors, which drains his energy that should be preserved for faster recovery. People planning to visit him should avoid it for now and let him rest. With Pant being a big name, the problem of frequent visits have kept the hospital authorities on their toes. "Hospital visiting hours are from 11am to 1pm and 4pm to 5pm and only one visitor can meet a patient at any given time. Rishabh Pant’s case is a high-profile one due to which more visitors are streaming in and hence this problem,” another staff member added. As per reports, Pant is out of cricketing action for the first half of 2023, at least, which will see him miss the India-Australia Tests and IPL 2023.

'I understand one has hobbies but...' Kapil Dev reacts to Rishabh Pant's accident, gives a valuable advice

Last week, the BCCI selection committee announced India's white-ball squads for the home T20Is versus Sri Lanka, which gets underway on January 03 in Mumbai. Hardik Pandya was named the T20I captain whereas regular skipper Rohit Sharma will return from a thumb injury to take charge of the ODI line-up versus the Lankans. While nothing has been revealed whether Hardik is set to become the next T20I captain, it is believed that the official announcement will follow suit sometime later this year (with seniors focused on 2023 ODI World Cup). Moreover, he is also being touted as Rohit's successor in limited-overs. He is also named as the ODI vice-captain despite KL Rahul's presence (who held onto the post for a year until the recent squad announcement).

Hardik has impressed many with his calm demeanour as captain -- especially during IPL 2022 for the eventual champions Gujarat Titans. As a result, he has led India on a few occasions last year. While talks are on with many supporting Hardik as a long-term captaincy option, former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has pointed out a crucial factor which needs to be taken into consideration before promoting the 29-year-old all-rounder.&nbsp;

Speaking during an interaction on Star Sports, Pathan said, "The captaincy Hardik has done, whether it was for the Gujarat Titans in the IPL or at the start for India, I felt the communication was extremely good. He was seen as very agile." He added, "When there was talk about his captaincy, I was extremely impressed with his approach but along with that India will have to keep in mind that if you are making him the long-term captain, they will have to concentrate a lot on his fitness, whether you talk about him or the team management. It will be very crucial going ahead."

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Hardik will lead a young T20I team when India take on Sri Lanka in the series opener on Tuesday (January 03) in Mumbai. It will be the start of a new era with many senior players not being part of the series. It will be interesting to see how Hardik manages himself and continues to perform the role of an all-rounder when leading the side (he bowled in excess of 30 overs and batted at No. 4 mostly during IPL 2022) as he continues to make rapid strides as a leader.

India’s squad for Sri Lanka T20Is: Hardik Pandya (Captain), Ishan Kishan (wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (VC), Deepak Hooda, Rahul Tripathi, Sanju Samson, Washington Sundar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Harshal Patel, Umran Malik, Shivam Mavi, Mukesh Kumar.

Last week, the BCCI selection committee announced India's white-ball squads for the home T20Is versus Sri Lanka, which gets underway on January 03 in Mumbai. Hardik Pandya was named the T20I captain whereas regular skipper Rohit Sharma will return from a thumb injury to take charge of the ODI line-up versus the Lankans.

Last week, the BCCI selection committee announced India's white-ball squads for the home T20Is versus Sri Lanka, which gets underway on January 03 in Mumbai. Hardik Pandya was named the T20I captain whereas regular skipper Rohit Sharma will return from a thumb injury to take charge of the ODI line-up versus the Lankans. While nothing has been revealed whether Hardik is set to become the next T20I captain, it is believed that the official announcement will follow suit sometime later this year (with seniors focused on 2023 ODI World Cup). Moreover, he is also being touted as Rohit's successor in limited-overs. He is also named as the ODI vice-captain despite KL Rahul's presence (who held onto the post for a year until the recent squad announcement). Hardik has impressed many with his calm demeanour as captain -- especially during IPL 2022 for the eventual champions Gujarat Titans. As a result, he has led India on a few occasions last year. While talks are on with many supporting Hardik as a long-term captaincy option, former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has pointed out a crucial factor which needs to be taken into consideration before promoting the 29-year-old all-rounder. Speaking during an interaction on Star Sports, Pathan said, "The captaincy Hardik has done, whether it was for the Gujarat Titans in the IPL or at the start for India, I felt the communication was extremely good. He was seen as very agile." He added, "When there was talk about his captaincy, I was extremely impressed with his approach but along with that India will have to keep in mind that if you are making him the long-term captain, they will have to concentrate a lot on his fitness, whether you talk about him or the team management. It will be very crucial going ahead." Also read: Explained: Everything to know about Dexa test, BCCI's new MANDATORY selection criteria for Team India players Hardik will lead a young T20I team when India take on Sri Lanka in the series opener on Tuesday (January 03) in Mumbai. It will be the start of a new era with many senior players not being part of the series. It will be interesting to see how Hardik manages himself and continues to perform the role of an all-rounder when leading the side (he bowled in excess of 30 overs and batted at No. 4 mostly during IPL 2022) as he continues to make rapid strides as a leader. India’s squad for Sri Lanka T20Is: Hardik Pandya (Captain), Ishan Kishan (wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (VC), Deepak Hooda, Rahul Tripathi, Sanju Samson, Washington Sundar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Harshal Patel, Umran Malik, Shivam Mavi, Mukesh Kumar.

'They'll have to...' - Irfan points out 'crucial' factor if Hardik Pandya becomes India's long-term skipper

The Indian senior men's cricket team had an ordinary run in 2022. The year saw them dominate the T20I format enroute to the World Cup but they were whitewashed in three ODIs in South Africa, lost a golden opportunity to win a Test series in SA and England (losing the one-off Test in Edgbaston), didn't qualify for Asia Cup 2022 final and bowed out of the T20 WC in the semi-finals. Further, they even lost to Bangladesh (2-1) in three ODIs in the Bangla Tigers' den. Hence, a review meeting was held by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) which was attended by President Roger Binny, Secretary Jay Shah, head coach Rahul Dravid and captain Rohit Sharma.&nbsp;

One of the most-talked about aspects in Indian cricket, in 2022, was the regular injury concerns. After conceding the ODI series with loss in the second game, Rohit had stated in the post-match presentation, "I mean there are definitely a few injury concerns. We need to try and get to the bottom of it. I don't know what exactly it is. Maybe they're playing too much cricket. We need to try and monitor those guys, because it's important to understand when they come for India, they need to be 100%, in fact more than 100%." Thus, the Yo-Yo Test -- introduced during Virat Kohli-Ravi Shastri era -- has returned whereas BCCI has also added a new selection criteria by introducing the Dexa test for Indian players.&nbsp;

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What is Dexa test? All you need to know

It is to be noted that Dexa, also called the 'bone density test', is an X-ray technology (dual-energy x-ray) used to measure bone strength. It, in turn, will help find out if the player taking the test is at risk of breaking or losing bones. In addition, it will help&nbsp;in measuring body composition as well as noting body fat and muscle mass.

Meanwhile, the National Cricket Academy chief VVS Laxman was also part of the meeting, who also served as the stand-in coach for Team India at regular intervals last year. The NCA will now also closely work with all IPL franchises in workload management for 20 targeted players for the 2023 ODI World Cup. Moreover, players have been asked to not miss international fixtures going forward as India commence preparations for the home ODI WC, later this year, in a bid to end their nine-year-long ICC-title-drought.

The Indian senior men's cricket team had an ordinary run in 2022. The year saw them dominate the T20I format enroute to the World Cup but they were whitewashed in three ODIs in South Africa, lost a golden opportunity to win a Test series in SA and England (losing the one-off Test in Edgbaston), didn't qualify for Asia Cup 2022 final and bowed out of the T20 WC in the semi-finals.

The Indian senior men's cricket team had an ordinary run in 2022. The year saw them dominate the T20I format enroute to the World Cup but they were whitewashed in three ODIs in South Africa, lost a golden opportunity to win a Test series in SA and England (losing the one-off Test in Edgbaston), didn't qualify for Asia Cup 2022 final and bowed out of the T20 WC in the semi-finals. Further, they even lost to Bangladesh (2-1) in three ODIs in the Bangla Tigers' den. Hence, a review meeting was held by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) which was attended by President Roger Binny, Secretary Jay Shah, head coach Rahul Dravid and captain Rohit Sharma. One of the most-talked about aspects in Indian cricket, in 2022, was the regular injury concerns. After conceding the ODI series with loss in the second game, Rohit had stated in the post-match presentation, "I mean there are definitely a few injury concerns. We need to try and get to the bottom of it. I don't know what exactly it is. Maybe they're playing too much cricket. We need to try and monitor those guys, because it's important to understand when they come for India, they need to be 100%, in fact more than 100%." Thus, the Yo-Yo Test -- introduced during Virat Kohli-Ravi Shastri era -- has returned whereas BCCI has also added a new selection criteria by introducing the Dexa test for Indian players. Also read: NCA to work with IPL franchises in workload management drill for 20 targeted players for 2023 World Cup What is Dexa test? All you need to know It is to be noted that Dexa, also called the 'bone density test', is an X-ray technology (dual-energy x-ray) used to measure bone strength. It, in turn, will help find out if the player taking the test is at risk of breaking or losing bones. In addition, it will help in measuring body composition as well as noting body fat and muscle mass. Meanwhile, the National Cricket Academy chief VVS Laxman was also part of the meeting, who also served as the stand-in coach for Team India at regular intervals last year. The NCA will now also closely work with all IPL franchises in workload management for 20 targeted players for the 2023 ODI World Cup. Moreover, players have been asked to not miss international fixtures going forward as India commence preparations for the home ODI WC, later this year, in a bid to end their nine-year-long ICC-title-drought.

Explained: Everything to know about Dexa test, BCCI's new MANDATORY selection criteria for Team India players

The clock is set to hit 12:00 AM in a few hours with 2022 becoming another chapter in history.&nbsp;The&nbsp;year once again brought to fore&nbsp;India's rich&nbsp;talent in the sporting fraternity with many glittering performances. During 2022, many rising stars made a prominent mark and became household names after success in big-ticket tournaments such as the Commonwealth Games 2022, T20 World Cup, Women's ODI World Cup, Thomas Cup, etc.

In the CWG'22, India ended with as many as 61 medals -- fourth-most overall -- with the likes of Mirabai Chanu, PV Sindhu, Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik, Nikhat Zareen, Sharath Kamal, Vinesh Phogat,&nbsp;Amit Panghal, Indian women's and men's hockey team, Indian women's cricket team, Murali Sreeshankar, etc. gaining prominence. Talking about long jumper Sreeshankar, the 23-year-old won&nbsp;silver&nbsp;with a jump of 8.08 metres. He, thus,&nbsp;became the first male long jumper from India to secure a silver medal at the Games.

Needless to say, Sreeshankar -- hailing from a family with a rich history of sporting achievements&nbsp;-- saw his stocks being on the rise. Recently, he opened up on his overall run in 2022, struggles en route to becoming an overnight star after CWG'22, idol Usain Bolt and more during an exclusive interaction with WION's Aditya Sahay. Excerpts:

Sreeshankar hails Usain Bolt

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"After growing up and watching Usain Bolt, I was really inspired. I was a big fan of him since 2007. I used to have his posters in my room. I was always inspired to be a sprinter like him. Fate had different plans for me (laughs) but I love and admire his consistency.&nbsp;I am really inspired by him."
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How has 2022 been for you?

It was pretty good. There was&nbsp;a fair share of ups and downs. I was consistently clocking over 8 metres in most of the competitions. A&nbsp;CWG medal and two World Championship&nbsp;finals were the icing on the cake. Hence, 2022 was very kind to me.

You were the only Indian male to reach the final of the Worlds. Although you ended seventh, what were the learnings and how did it set you up for CWG success?

I had a really good chance for a medal (at World Athletics 2022). In the finals, I made some small mistakes and paid the price. Still, I ended seventh and I believe everything is a stepping stone or a humble beginning for the major competitions to come. It made me realise that you can't go out and win the medal every single time so it was a big learning curve&nbsp;to be able to compete with the big guys. It was great&nbsp;overall.

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You pointed out a very good thing. One definitely can't win every competition. It is a mature stance. Did you learn this after the setback in the Worlds?

No&nbsp;sir. Not exactly. I have been knowing the journey of many top athletes for quite some time. For example, I have been watching the current Olympic champion Miltiadis Tentoglou (who secured his country Greece's first medal in the men's long jump in Tokyo 2020). He is a good friend of mine. I have been talking to him, trying to pick his brain and am monitoring his progress. He was ninth in one World C'ship, then seventh and then entered&nbsp;the final. Then,&nbsp;slowly and steadily he built from it. In 2022,&nbsp;he was the world indoor championship and in the world outdoor, he won silver.&nbsp;Hence, it&nbsp;is gradual progress. Every athlete goes from one stage to another. For some athletes, it has been a sudden big jump. But for most, it is&nbsp;step-by-step progress. What is most important is that every athlete needs to trust&nbsp;his, or her, process. Rest, everything will be taken care of.

It was a dramatic affair at CWG'22. How did you adjust to the conditions and what were the&nbsp;specific challenges faced?

Since I have been competing in a few international competitions, I don't have so much struggle in adjusting to the weather. In CWG'22, I still had a tough time. I was in much better shape in the qualifiers. In the final, I lost my rhythm and had to overcome a mindset issue. I don't want to stress about 8.20-8.30 metres jump. I rather aim for 8-8.10 metre jump and win gold. So I was focussed on that. I got the silver medal with 8.08m so I am happy (smiles).&nbsp;

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You hold the national record of 8.36m but managed a best of 7.93m in this year's National Games to lose gold to Jeswin Aldrin. What happened at the Games with the hamstring issue?

During the National Games, I was in really good condition. I was hoping for a big jump. Unfortunately, I pulled my hamstring so wasn't able to continue. I was hoping for a National record jump. But due to dehydration and some problems from the previous days, my body hadn't recovered so I couldn't continue from thereon and win big.

It is strange. On certain days, everything will click and you will surprise yourself. But on most, it is about managing that chaos at that time and trying to overcome it to return with a medal.&nbsp;

Sreeshankar on the journey of an athlete

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"Every athlete goes from one stage to another. For some athletes, it has been a sudden big jump. But for most of them, it is a step-by-step process. What is most important is that every athlete needs to trust&nbsp;his, or her, process."
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How did you take up this as a profession? Anyone you look up to as an idol?&nbsp;

I come from a sporting family. Getting into sports was a natural thing for me. My parents were international athletes (his father S. Murali&nbsp;is a former triple jump athlete and silver medalist at the South Asian Games. Meanwhile, Sreeshankar's mother K. S. Bijimol secured silver&nbsp;in 800 metres at the 1992 Asian Junior Athletics Championships whereas&nbsp;his sister Sreeparvathy is a heptathlete) and most of my family members come from sports in some way or the other. Everything around me has been about sports only. After growing up and watching Usain Bolt, I was really inspired. I have been a big fan of his since 2007. I used to have his posters in my room. I was always inspired to be a sprinter like him. Fate had different plans for me (laughs) but I still love and admire his consistency.&nbsp;The kind of athlete is he, he is unbelievable. I&nbsp;am really inspired by him.

Your father's role in shaping your career? What are the small goals in-line for Paris 2024?

We do have big goals. He is coaching me and we are working very hard to remain in good shape to achieve some really big goals. Big realistic goals. Work is going in the right direction so I really hope everything will be much better and fall into place when Paris 2024 arrives.

The clock is set to hit 12:00 AM in a few hours with 2022 becoming another chapter in history. The year once again brought to fore India's rich talent in the sporting fraternity with many glittering performances.

The clock is set to hit 12:00 AM in a few hours with 2022 becoming another chapter in history. The year once again brought to fore India's rich talent in the sporting fraternity with many glittering performances. During 2022, many rising stars made a prominent mark and became household names after success in big-ticket tournaments such as the Commonwealth Games 2022, T20 World Cup, Women's ODI World Cup, Thomas Cup, etc. In the CWG'22, India ended with as many as 61 medals -- fourth-most overall -- with the likes of Mirabai Chanu, PV Sindhu, Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik, Nikhat Zareen, Sharath Kamal, Vinesh Phogat, Amit Panghal, Indian women's and men's hockey team, Indian women's cricket team, Murali Sreeshankar, etc. gaining prominence. Talking about long jumper Sreeshankar, the 23-year-old won silver with a jump of 8.08 metres. He, thus, became the first male long jumper from India to secure a silver medal at the Games. Needless to say, Sreeshankar -- hailing from a family with a rich history of sporting achievements -- saw his stocks being on the rise. Recently, he opened up on his overall run in 2022, struggles en route to becoming an overnight star after CWG'22, idol Usain Bolt and more during an exclusive interaction with WION's Aditya Sahay. Excerpts: Sreeshankar hails Usain Bolt "After growing up and watching Usain Bolt, I was really inspired. I was a big fan of him since 2007. I used to have his posters in my room. I was always inspired to be a sprinter like him. Fate had different plans for me (laughs) but I love and admire his consistency. I am really inspired by him." How has 2022 been for you? It was pretty good. There was a fair share of ups and downs. I was consistently clocking over 8 metres in most of the competitions. A CWG medal and two World Championship finals were the icing on the cake. Hence, 2022 was very kind to me. You were the only Indian male to reach the final of the Worlds. Although you ended seventh, what were the learnings and how did it set you up for CWG success? I had a really good chance for a medal (at World Athletics 2022). In the finals, I made some small mistakes and paid the price. Still, I ended seventh and I believe everything is a stepping stone or a humble beginning for the major competitions to come. It made me realise that you can't go out and win the medal every single time so it was a big learning curve to be able to compete with the big guys. It was great overall. Also read: Football 'King' Pele no more: List of records held by the Brazilian legend You pointed out a very good thing. One definitely can't win every competition. It is a mature stance. Did you learn this after the setback in the Worlds? No sir. Not exactly. I have been knowing the journey of many top athletes for quite some time. For example, I have been watching the current Olympic champion Miltiadis Tentoglou (who secured his country Greece's first medal in the men's long jump in Tokyo 2020). He is a good friend of mine. I have been talking to him, trying to pick his brain and am monitoring his progress. He was ninth in one World C'ship, then seventh and then entered the final. Then, slowly and steadily he built from it. In 2022, he was the world indoor championship and in the world outdoor, he won silver. Hence, it is gradual progress. Every athlete goes from one stage to another. For some athletes, it has been a sudden big jump. But for most, it is step-by-step progress. What is most important is that every athlete needs to trust his, or her, process. Rest, everything will be taken care of. It was a dramatic affair at CWG'22. How did you adjust to the conditions and what were the specific challenges faced? Since I have been competing in a few international competitions, I don't have so much struggle in adjusting to the weather. In CWG'22, I still had a tough time. I was in much better shape in the qualifiers. In the final, I lost my rhythm and had to overcome a mindset issue. I don't want to stress about 8.20-8.30 metres jump. I rather aim for 8-8.10 metre jump and win gold. So I was focussed on that. I got the silver medal with 8.08m so I am happy (smiles). Congrats Murali sreeshankar !He Won the first ever silver medal🥈 for India in the long jump at #CWG2022 pic.twitter.com/zEcN42Fz56 — karthik gopinath (@karthikgnath) August 5, 2022 × You hold the national record of 8.36m but managed a best of 7.93m in this year's National Games to lose gold to Jeswin Aldrin. What happened at the Games with the hamstring issue? During the National Games, I was in really good condition. I was hoping for a big jump. Unfortunately, I pulled my hamstring so wasn't able to continue. I was hoping for a National record jump. But due to dehydration and some problems from the previous days, my body hadn't recovered so I couldn't continue from thereon and win big. It is strange. On certain days, everything will click and you will surprise yourself. But on most, it is about managing that chaos at that time and trying to overcome it to return with a medal. Sreeshankar on the journey of an athlete "Every athlete goes from one stage to another. For some athletes, it has been a sudden big jump. But for most of them, it is a step-by-step process. What is most important is that every athlete needs to trust his, or her, process." Also read: FIFA World Cup: Qatar 2022 may have lost many battles but won the war How did you take up this as a profession? Anyone you look up to as an idol? I come from a sporting family. Getting into sports was a natural thing for me. My parents were international athletes (his father S. Murali is a former triple jump athlete and silver medalist at the South Asian Games. Meanwhile, Sreeshankar's mother K. S. Bijimol secured silver in 800 metres at the 1992 Asian Junior Athletics Championships whereas his sister Sreeparvathy is a heptathlete) and most of my family members come from sports in some way or the other. Everything around me has been about sports only. After growing up and watching Usain Bolt, I was really inspired. I have been a big fan of his since 2007. I used to have his posters in my room. I was always inspired to be a sprinter like him. Fate had different plans for me (laughs) but I still love and admire his consistency. The kind of athlete is he, he is unbelievable. I am really inspired by him. Your father's role in shaping your career? What are the small goals in-line for Paris 2024? We do have big goals. He is coaching me and we are working very hard to remain in good shape to achieve some really big goals. Big realistic goals. Work is going in the right direction so I really hope everything will be much better and fall into place when Paris 2024 arrives.

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Much to the relief for Indian cricket fans, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Jay Shah has confirmed that Rishabh Pant is stable and undergoing scans at Max Hospital, Dehradun following a horrific accident on Friday morning (December 30). The swashbuckling wicketkeeper-batter was returning to Delhi from Uttarakhand when&nbsp;his car collided with a divider&nbsp;and caught fire. He was driving the Mercedes and was reportedly alone when he somehow managed to get out of the car and was rushed to the hospital.&nbsp;

After the disturbing accident pictures went viral on social media platforms, wishes poured for Pant. Amid all this, Jay Shah confirmed that Pant is stable and out of danger.&nbsp;Shah tweeted, "My thoughts and prayers are with Rishabh Pant as he fights his way back to recovery. I have spoken to his family and the doctors treating him. Rishabh is stable and undergoing scans. We are closely monitoring his progress and will provide him with all the necessary support."

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Ever since the news broke out, the cricketing fraternity has been wishing for Pant's speedy recovery. The likes of R Ashwin, Virender Sehwag, Ricky Ponting, VVS Laxman, Anil Kumble, Litton Das, Dinesh Karthik, Rashid Khan&nbsp;and many others have been for the 25-year-old's recovery.

Recently, the BCCI selectors had announced India's white-ball squads for the upcoming home series versus Sri Lanka -- starting on January 3 -- where Pant's name was missing. As per reports, he was kept out of the white-ball assignments for him to work on the niggle on his knee and return for the home Tests versus Australia.&nbsp; At present, Pant is stable but nothing can be said about when he will attain full fitness following the accident.&nbsp;

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Much to the relief for Indian cricket fans, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Jay Shah has confirmed that Rishabh Pant is stable and undergoing scans at Max Hospital, Dehradun following a horrific accident on Friday morning (December 30).

Much to the relief for Indian cricket fans, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Jay Shah has confirmed that Rishabh Pant is stable and undergoing scans at Max Hospital, Dehradun following a horrific accident on Friday morning (December 30). The swashbuckling wicketkeeper-batter was returning to Delhi from Uttarakhand when his car collided with a divider and caught fire. He was driving the Mercedes and was reportedly alone when he somehow managed to get out of the car and was rushed to the hospital. After the disturbing accident pictures went viral on social media platforms, wishes poured for Pant. Amid all this, Jay Shah confirmed that Pant is stable and out of danger. Shah tweeted, "My thoughts and prayers are with Rishabh Pant as he fights his way back to recovery. I have spoken to his family and the doctors treating him. Rishabh is stable and undergoing scans. We are closely monitoring his progress and will provide him with all the necessary support." My thoughts and prayers are with Rishabh Pant as he fights his way back to recovery. I have spoken to his family and the doctors treating him. Rishabh is stable and undergoing scans. We are closely monitoring his progress and will provide him with all the necessary support. — Jay Shah (@JayShah) December 30, 2022 × Also read: 'Bounce back Rishabh' - R Ashwin, Virender Sehwag & others pray for Pant's speedy recovery Soon, BCCI's official Twitter handle also shared an update on Pant: Media Statement - Rishabh Pant The BCCI will see to it that Rishabh receives the best possible medical care and gets all the support he needs to come out of this traumatic phase. Details here 👇👇https://t.co/NFv6QbdwBD — BCCI (@BCCI) December 30, 2022 × Ever since the news broke out, the cricketing fraternity has been wishing for Pant's speedy recovery. The likes of R Ashwin, Virender Sehwag, Ricky Ponting, VVS Laxman, Anil Kumble, Litton Das, Dinesh Karthik, Rashid Khan and many others have been for the 25-year-old's recovery. Recently, the BCCI selectors had announced India's white-ball squads for the upcoming home series versus Sri Lanka -- starting on January 3 -- where Pant's name was missing. As per reports, he was kept out of the white-ball assignments for him to work on the niggle on his knee and return for the home Tests versus Australia. At present, Pant is stable but nothing can be said about when he will attain full fitness following the accident. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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Pele, one of the greatest footballers of all time, passed away on December 29 (Thursday) after a prolonged battle with cancer at the age of 82. The Brazilian is regarded as one of the finest to have graced the game and his passing away has left a huge impact on the sporting fraternity. The footballer won as many as three FIFA World Cups and made a mark with his magical skills and moves on the ground. During his illustrious career, Pele ended with many significant records up his sleeves.&nbsp;

Here are some major football records held by 'Soccer King' Pele:

A World Cup legend: Pele was a force to reckon with in FIFA WCs. He appeared in as many as four editions of the World Cup. Out of four, Brazil won in three of these editions (held in 1958, 1962 and 1970). In 1958, he scored five goals and provided an assist. While he had a forgettable run in 1962 -- doe to injury concerns -- and scored only once in 1966 in Brazil's forgettable campaign, he made amends in his last WC in 1970; returning with&nbsp;four goals and providing six assists en route to win his third World Cup medal; most by any player to date. In his last WC, he was also adjudged the Player of the Tournament.

Pele also ended with second-most goals in FIFA WC history. He ended with a dozen goals in 14 matches along with providing eight assists to his teammates. At present, Lionel Messi leads the list with 13 strikes. Messi surpassed Pele only during the recently-held 2022 Qatar World Cup.

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Most goals scored:&nbsp;The late footballer Pele holds the Guinness World Record for the most goals scored in the history of&nbsp;football. He found the back of the net on as many as 1,283 times in 1363 matches.

Most goals in a calendar year: Pele scored 127 goals for Santos&nbsp;in 1959 when he was only 18. Hence, as soon as he broke into the scene, Pele had won hearts and soon became a household name.

Most hat-tricks:&nbsp;This is an unbelievable feat. During his career, Pele scored a whopping 92 hat-tricks, most by any.

Youngest to appear, score, and win a FIFA WC final:&nbsp;At&nbsp;17 years and 249 days, Pele appeared in his first-ever FIFA WC final&nbsp;in 1958 during Brazil versus Sweden tie. He scored a brace to become the youngest goal scorer in the final as Brazil went onto lift the title by beating the opposition 5-2. He had created havoc in his maiden FIFA WC,&nbsp;also being the youngest player to score in the tournament history (17 years and 239 days vs. Wales). In addition, he was the youngest to score a treble&nbsp;in the WC (17 years and 244 days which came against France). Pressure of playing a WC deters the best of the best. However, it didn't bog down a young Pele.

Joint-leading goal scorer for Brazil:&nbsp;Pele ended with 77 goals in 92 games for the Men in Yellow. He is the joint-leading goal scorer for the five-time winners, along with Neymar.&nbsp;But the former pips Neymar if one includes the friendlies&nbsp;with Pele having scored 95 goals, which is the most by a&nbsp;Brazilian.

After the passing away of Pele, a three-day mourning is being observed in Brazil whereas reactions have been pouring in from all corners from the sporting fraternity for the legendary footballer. He is survived by six kids. Surely, his demise is a huge dent to the football arena.&nbsp;

Pele, one of the greatest footballers of all time, passed away on December 29 (Thursday) after a prolonged battle with cancer at the age of 82. The Brazilian is regarded as one of the finest to have graced the game and his passing away has left a huge impact on the sporting fraternity.

Pele, one of the greatest footballers of all time, passed away on December 29 (Thursday) after a prolonged battle with cancer at the age of 82. The Brazilian is regarded as one of the finest to have graced the game and his passing away has left a huge impact on the sporting fraternity. The footballer won as many as three FIFA World Cups and made a mark with his magical skills and moves on the ground. During his illustrious career, Pele ended with many significant records up his sleeves. Here are some major football records held by 'Soccer King' Pele: A World Cup legend: Pele was a force to reckon with in FIFA WCs. He appeared in as many as four editions of the World Cup. Out of four, Brazil won in three of these editions (held in 1958, 1962 and 1970). In 1958, he scored five goals and provided an assist. While he had a forgettable run in 1962 -- doe to injury concerns -- and scored only once in 1966 in Brazil's forgettable campaign, he made amends in his last WC in 1970; returning with four goals and providing six assists en route to win his third World Cup medal; most by any player to date. In his last WC, he was also adjudged the Player of the Tournament. Pele also ended with second-most goals in FIFA WC history. He ended with a dozen goals in 14 matches along with providing eight assists to his teammates. At present, Lionel Messi leads the list with 13 strikes. Messi surpassed Pele only during the recently-held 2022 Qatar World Cup. Also read: Pele's obituary: The Soccer kingdom loses its 'King' Most goals scored: The late footballer Pele holds the Guinness World Record for the most goals scored in the history of football. He found the back of the net on as many as 1,283 times in 1363 matches. Most goals in a calendar year: Pele scored 127 goals for Santos in 1959 when he was only 18. Hence, as soon as he broke into the scene, Pele had won hearts and soon became a household name. Most hat-tricks: This is an unbelievable feat. During his career, Pele scored a whopping 92 hat-tricks, most by any. Youngest to appear, score, and win a FIFA WC final: At 17 years and 249 days, Pele appeared in his first-ever FIFA WC final in 1958 during Brazil versus Sweden tie. He scored a brace to become the youngest goal scorer in the final as Brazil went onto lift the title by beating the opposition 5-2. He had created havoc in his maiden FIFA WC, also being the youngest player to score in the tournament history (17 years and 239 days vs. Wales). In addition, he was the youngest to score a treble in the WC (17 years and 244 days which came against France). Pressure of playing a WC deters the best of the best. However, it didn't bog down a young Pele. Joint-leading goal scorer for Brazil: Pele ended with 77 goals in 92 games for the Men in Yellow. He is the joint-leading goal scorer for the five-time winners, along with Neymar. But the former pips Neymar if one includes the friendlies with Pele having scored 95 goals, which is the most by a Brazilian. After the passing away of Pele, a three-day mourning is being observed in Brazil whereas reactions have been pouring in from all corners from the sporting fraternity for the legendary footballer. He is survived by six kids. Surely, his demise is a huge dent to the football arena.

Football 'King' Pele no more: List of records held by the Brazilian legend

Pele, one of the greatest footballers of all time, passed away on Thursday (December 29) to make the sporting fraternity poorer. Battling cancer for quite sometime, the Brazilian legend suffered a lot in recent times and while he fought hard, his health had gone down severely during the recently-held Qatar World Cup. Known as the 'King of Soccer', Pele touched millions of hearts with his on-field skills, mesmerising moves, and World Cup heroics for Brazil.&nbsp;

Here are some facts about the great Pele:&nbsp;

1. Pele was named as Edson Arantes do Nascimento by his parents.

2. Pele was born on October 23rd, 1940 and was aged 82 at the time of passing away.

3. As Pele married thrice, he is survived by six children. During his final marriage, he tied the knot with a businesswoman named Marcia Aoki.

4. Pele’s family was very poor and he used to work at a tea stall. He learned football from his father who was a footballer himself. He couldn’t afford a football so he used to play with socks stuffed with newspapers.

5. At age of 17, he played his first game for Brazil against Argentina.

6. The Brazilian legend won FIFA World Cup thrice in 1958, 1962 and 1970. In the 1970 World Cup, he was adjusted the Player of the Tournament.

7. He was voted ‘athlete of the century’ by International Olympics Committee in the year 1999.&nbsp;

8. Pele scored as many as a whopping 1,283 times in 1363 matches, recognised by the Guinness World Record. However, his official goal count by Goal.com is 767 in 831 outings.

After his footballing career, Pele performed many other roles as well. He served as a politician -- Brazil’s Extraordinary Minister for Sport -- was a wealthy businessman, and an ambassador for UNESCO and the United Nations.

Pele even acted in movies, soap operas, composed songs and recorded CDs of popular Brazilian music.

The sporting fraternity has shared condolences and hailed Pele after his passing away from colon cancer. A three-day mourning has been declared in Brazil after his demise; depicting the love and admiration he earned throughout the years.&nbsp;

Pele, one of the greatest footballers of all time, passed away on Thursday (December 29) to make the sporting fraternity poorer. Battling cancer for quite sometime, the Brazilian legend suffered a lot in recent times and while he fought hard, his health had gone down severely during the recently-held Qatar World Cup.

Pele, one of the greatest footballers of all time, passed away on Thursday (December 29) to make the sporting fraternity poorer. Battling cancer for quite sometime, the Brazilian legend suffered a lot in recent times and while he fought hard, his health had gone down severely during the recently-held Qatar World Cup. Known as the 'King of Soccer', Pele touched millions of hearts with his on-field skills, mesmerising moves, and World Cup heroics for Brazil. Here are some facts about the great Pele: 1. Pele was named as Edson Arantes do Nascimento by his parents. 2. Pele was born on October 23rd, 1940 and was aged 82 at the time of passing away. 3. As Pele married thrice, he is survived by six children. During his final marriage, he tied the knot with a businesswoman named Marcia Aoki. 4. Pele’s family was very poor and he used to work at a tea stall. He learned football from his father who was a footballer himself. He couldn’t afford a football so he used to play with socks stuffed with newspapers. 5. At age of 17, he played his first game for Brazil against Argentina. 6. The Brazilian legend won FIFA World Cup thrice in 1958, 1962 and 1970. In the 1970 World Cup, he was adjusted the Player of the Tournament. 7. He was voted ‘athlete of the century’ by International Olympics Committee in the year 1999. 8. Pele scored as many as a whopping 1,283 times in 1363 matches, recognised by the Guinness World Record. However, his official goal count by Goal.com is 767 in 831 outings. After his footballing career, Pele performed many other roles as well. He served as a politician -- Brazil’s Extraordinary Minister for Sport -- was a wealthy businessman, and an ambassador for UNESCO and the United Nations. Pele even acted in movies, soap operas, composed songs and recorded CDs of popular Brazilian music. The sporting fraternity has shared condolences and hailed Pele after his passing away from colon cancer. A three-day mourning has been declared in Brazil after his demise; depicting the love and admiration he earned throughout the years.

Pele's obituary: The Soccer kingdom loses its 'King'

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