Jon Rahm won the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai by two shots on Sunday as Rory McIlroy finished fourth to end the season as European number one for the fourth time. Spaniard Rahm fired a closing 67 to finish on 20 under and seal a career hat-trick at Jumeirah&nbsp;Golf&nbsp;Estates. England's Tyrrell Hatton and Sweden's Alex Noren shared second place after carding final rounds of 66 and 67 respectively with McIlroy ending at 16 under after a closing 68.

Rahm reeled off three birdies before bogeying the fourth and came back with three more to stay ahead before making par at the 18th. "I like this course and this course likes me. I hope this is the third of many more," he said. McIlroy secured the Harry Vardon Trophy for the winner of the Race to Dubai to crown the European tour's number-one player. "It means a lot," said the Northern Irishman, a four-times Major champion who last earned that title in 2015 and was already world number one. "I was a model of consistency the whole way through the year...just a really consistent season, I kept putting in good performances.

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"It would have been nice to get a win in here at the end of the year but Jon put in an incredible tournament and fully deserved it. I'm really proud of my year and excited for 2023."

Jon Rahm won the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai by two shots on Sunday as Rory McIlroy finished fourth to end the season as European number one for the fourth time.

Jon Rahm won the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai by two shots on Sunday as Rory McIlroy finished fourth to end the season as European number one for the fourth time. Spaniard Rahm fired a closing 67 to finish on 20 under and seal a career hat-trick at Jumeirah Golf Estates. England's Tyrrell Hatton and Sweden's Alex Noren shared second place after carding final rounds of 66 and 67 respectively with McIlroy ending at 16 under after a closing 68. Rahm reeled off three birdies before bogeying the fourth and came back with three more to stay ahead before making par at the 18th. "I like this course and this course likes me. I hope this is the third of many more," he said. McIlroy secured the Harry Vardon Trophy for the winner of the Race to Dubai to crown the European tour's number-one player. "It means a lot," said the Northern Irishman, a four-times Major champion who last earned that title in 2015 and was already world number one. "I was a model of consistency the whole way through the year...just a really consistent season, I kept putting in good performances. Also read: In-form Max Verstappen signs off with record-extending win in Abu Dhabi finale "It would have been nice to get a win in here at the end of the year but Jon put in an incredible tournament and fully deserved it. I'm really proud of my year and excited for 2023."

Jon Rahm wins DP World Tour championship in Dubai, Rory McIlroy ends season as Europe's No. 1

Double world champion Max Verstappen signed off on a dominant 2022&nbsp;Formula&nbsp;One&nbsp;campaign with a record-extending 15th win of the year in Sunday’s season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, as Charles Leclerc secured second in the overall standings. The Dutchman, who wrapped up the title last month in Japan with four races to spare, was unchallenged as he led from pole position to chequered flag. He crossed the line 8.7 seconds ahead of Leclerc, who having made just&nbsp;one&nbsp;stop, held on to second ahead of Verstappen’s two-stopping teammate Sergio Perez to edge him in their battle for second.&nbsp;

The pair had gone&nbsp;into the race level on points with Leclerc ahead on a countback of wins. Sunday’s victory was the 35th of Verstappen’s career and the second in a row at the Yas Marina track. However, unlike last season, it was a straightforward race that required no safety car interruptions. "Incredible to win again here and 15th win of the season - unbelievable," said Verstappen. "It's been really enjoyable to achieve something like this year, I know it will be hard to replicate but it is good motivation to try and do the same next year."

Perez, who completed a front-row lockout for Red Bull in qualifying, was unable to hand the team a&nbsp;one-two finish on Sunday. He chased down Leclerc at the end on fresher tyres but, delayed by slow-moving backmarkers, ran out of laps. "It's how it is sometimes," said Perez. "At the end of the day, I have to be happy as I gave it my all and I'm sure we'll be back stronger next year." Leclerc hailed a perfect race. "I was 110% from the first lap to the last lap," he said. "I knew the only way to beat Checo was with a different strategy."

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Carlos Sainz, who went wheel-to-wheel with Lewis Hamilton early in the race, was fourth for Ferrari ahead of Mercedes racer George Russell, who served a five-second time penalty for an unsafe release from his pitstop. Seven-time world champion Hamilton had his hopes of keeping intact his record of winning a race every season dashed by a hydraulics failure.

The Briton pulled into the pits to retire his Mercedes on the 55th of the race’s 58 laps. Mercedes's misfortunes, a week on from taking a resurgent&nbsp;one-two in Brazil, meant the formerly dominant champions were unable to overhaul Ferrari and had to settle for third behind the Italian team in the overall standings. Sebastian Vettel scored the final point in 10th on what has been an emotional swansong weekend for the Aston Martin driver.

The German raced hard from his ninth-place grid spot but a long first stint compromised him and dropped him down the field. He signed off with some tyre-smoking donuts on the start-finish straight. Daniel Ricciardo took points in his last race for McLaren with a ninth-place finish.

Fernando Alonso, replacing Vettel at Aston Martin next year, failed to finish his last race for Alpine but the French manufacturer still secured fourth in the overall team standings ahead of McLaren. Mick Schumacher, out of a drive next season after being replaced by Nico Hulkenberg at Haas, finished 16th ahead of teammate Kevin Magnussen.

He survived contact with Williams driver Nicholas Latifi, also out of a drive next year, that tipped both cars into a synchronised spin.

Double world champion Max Verstappen signed off on a dominant 2022 Formula One campaign with a record-extending 15th win of the year in Sunday’s season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, as Charles Leclerc secured second in the overall standings.

Double world champion Max Verstappen signed off on a dominant 2022 Formula One campaign with a record-extending 15th win of the year in Sunday’s season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, as Charles Leclerc secured second in the overall standings. The Dutchman, who wrapped up the title last month in Japan with four races to spare, was unchallenged as he led from pole position to chequered flag. He crossed the line 8.7 seconds ahead of Leclerc, who having made just one stop, held on to second ahead of Verstappen’s two-stopping teammate Sergio Perez to edge him in their battle for second. The pair had gone into the race level on points with Leclerc ahead on a countback of wins. Sunday’s victory was the 35th of Verstappen’s career and the second in a row at the Yas Marina track. However, unlike last season, it was a straightforward race that required no safety car interruptions. "Incredible to win again here and 15th win of the season - unbelievable," said Verstappen. "It's been really enjoyable to achieve something like this year, I know it will be hard to replicate but it is good motivation to try and do the same next year." Perez, who completed a front-row lockout for Red Bull in qualifying, was unable to hand the team a one-two finish on Sunday. He chased down Leclerc at the end on fresher tyres but, delayed by slow-moving backmarkers, ran out of laps. "It's how it is sometimes," said Perez. "At the end of the day, I have to be happy as I gave it my all and I'm sure we'll be back stronger next year." Leclerc hailed a perfect race. "I was 110% from the first lap to the last lap," he said. "I knew the only way to beat Checo was with a different strategy." Also read: FIFA World Cup: 'We feel this is...' - England to take a knee in their tournament opener vs Iran Carlos Sainz, who went wheel-to-wheel with Lewis Hamilton early in the race, was fourth for Ferrari ahead of Mercedes racer George Russell, who served a five-second time penalty for an unsafe release from his pitstop. Seven-time world champion Hamilton had his hopes of keeping intact his record of winning a race every season dashed by a hydraulics failure. The Briton pulled into the pits to retire his Mercedes on the 55th of the race’s 58 laps. Mercedes's misfortunes, a week on from taking a resurgent one-two in Brazil, meant the formerly dominant champions were unable to overhaul Ferrari and had to settle for third behind the Italian team in the overall standings. Sebastian Vettel scored the final point in 10th on what has been an emotional swansong weekend for the Aston Martin driver. The German raced hard from his ninth-place grid spot but a long first stint compromised him and dropped him down the field. He signed off with some tyre-smoking donuts on the start-finish straight. Daniel Ricciardo took points in his last race for McLaren with a ninth-place finish. Fernando Alonso, replacing Vettel at Aston Martin next year, failed to finish his last race for Alpine but the French manufacturer still secured fourth in the overall team standings ahead of McLaren. Mick Schumacher, out of a drive next season after being replaced by Nico Hulkenberg at Haas, finished 16th ahead of teammate Kevin Magnussen. He survived contact with Williams driver Nicholas Latifi, also out of a drive next year, that tipped both cars into a synchronised spin.

In-form Max Verstappen signs off with record-extending win in Abu Dhabi finale

Former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Tamil Nadu batter N Jagadeesan has been in superb form in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy. The right-handed opener slammed his fifth successive ton in the premier tournament during his state's face-off versus Arunachal Pradesh on Monday (November 21). Jagadeesan, who has had scores of&nbsp;5 (6), 114* (112), 107 (113), 168 (140), and 128 (123), before he went on a rampage and slammed a breathtaking 141-ball 277. By virtue of his latest knock, Jagadeesan has become the first cricketer to hit five straight tons (most by any in an edition of the premier tournament) and also record the highest individual score in List A cricket.

After Arunachal opted to bowl first, they were in for a leather hunt as Jagadeesan-Sai Sudharsan (154) stitched a memorable 416-run opening stand before the former lost his partner but his swift acceleration and unbeaten cameos from Baba Aparajith-Inderjith took Tamil Nadu to a mammoth 506 for 2 in 50 overs, becoming the first team to score 500-plus&nbsp;total in men's List-A cricket.

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In addition, Jagadeesan -- whose 277 was laced with 25 fours and 15 sixes at a strike rate of&nbsp;196.45 -- slammed the fastest List-A double ton. Here are some of the records broken during the first half of the Tamil Nadu-Arunachal Pradesh encounter, at the iconic&nbsp;M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru:

Highest total in Vijay Hazare Trophy:

506/2 - Tamil Nadu v Arunachal, 2022* 
457/4 - Mumbai v Puducherry, 2021 
422/9 - Jharkhand v Madhya Pradesh, 2021

Most centuries in an edition of Vijay Hazare Trophy

5* - N Jagadeesan 
4 - Virat Kohli, Prithvi Shaw, Devdutt Padikkal, Prithvi Shaw

Fastest List-A double century:

114 balls - N Jagadeesan (Tamil Nadu) v Arunachal* 
114 balls - Travis Head (South Australia) v Queensland, 2021 
117 balls - Ben Duckett (England&nbsp;Lions) v Sri Lanka A, 2016

Most sixes in an innings in Vijay Hazare Trophy:

15 - N Jagadeesan v Arunachal* 
12 - Yashaswi Jaiswal v Jharkhand, 2019 
11 - Vishnu Vinod v Chhattisgarh, 2019 
11 - Ishan Kishan v Madhya Pradesh, 2021

Highest List-A score in men's cricket: JAGADEESAN SURPASSING SOME BIG NAMES

277 - N Jagadeesan (TN) v Arunachal* 
268 - Alistair Brown (Surrey) v Glamorgan, 2002 
264 - Rohit Sharma (India) v Sri Lanka, 2014 
257 - D'Arcy Short (West Aus) v Queensland, 2018 
248 - Shikhar Dhawan (India A) v South Africa A, 2013

N Jagadeesan-Sai Sudarshan now the first-ever&nbsp;pair to stitch a 400+ stand in List-A cricket

416 - N Jagadeesan &amp; Sai Sudarshan v Arunachal* 
372 - Chris Gayle &amp; Marlon Samuels v Zimbabwe, ODI WC 2015

Jagadeesan has been in a rich vein of form and the ex-CSK batter's hunger to keep going has made heads turn courtesy of his heroics in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. With an IPL 2023 mini-auction coming up, on December 23, he might be on the list of many teams.&nbsp;

Former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Tamil Nadu batter N Jagadeesan has been in superb form in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy. The right-handed opener slammed his fifth successive ton in the premier tournament during his state's face-off versus Arunachal Pradesh on Monday (November 21).

Former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Tamil Nadu batter N Jagadeesan has been in superb form in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy. The right-handed opener slammed his fifth successive ton in the premier tournament during his state's face-off versus Arunachal Pradesh on Monday (November 21). Jagadeesan, who has had scores of 5 (6), 114* (112), 107 (113), 168 (140), and 128 (123), before he went on a rampage and slammed a breathtaking 141-ball 277. By virtue of his latest knock, Jagadeesan has become the first cricketer to hit five straight tons (most by any in an edition of the premier tournament) and also record the highest individual score in List A cricket. After Arunachal opted to bowl first, they were in for a leather hunt as Jagadeesan-Sai Sudharsan (154) stitched a memorable 416-run opening stand before the former lost his partner but his swift acceleration and unbeaten cameos from Baba Aparajith-Inderjith took Tamil Nadu to a mammoth 506 for 2 in 50 overs, becoming the first team to score 500-plus total in men's List-A cricket. Also read: In Pakistan, this social media generation refers to me as match-fixer, says Sultan of Swing Wasim Akram' In addition, Jagadeesan -- whose 277 was laced with 25 fours and 15 sixes at a strike rate of 196.45 -- slammed the fastest List-A double ton. Here are some of the records broken during the first half of the Tamil Nadu-Arunachal Pradesh encounter, at the iconic M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru: Highest total in Vijay Hazare Trophy: 506/2 - Tamil Nadu v Arunachal, 2022* 457/4 - Mumbai v Puducherry, 2021 422/9 - Jharkhand v Madhya Pradesh, 2021 Most centuries in an edition of Vijay Hazare Trophy 5* - N Jagadeesan 4 - Virat Kohli, Prithvi Shaw, Devdutt Padikkal, Prithvi Shaw Fastest List-A double century: 114 balls - N Jagadeesan (Tamil Nadu) v Arunachal* 114 balls - Travis Head (South Australia) v Queensland, 2021 117 balls - Ben Duckett (England Lions) v Sri Lanka A, 2016 Most sixes in an innings in Vijay Hazare Trophy: 15 - N Jagadeesan v Arunachal* 12 - Yashaswi Jaiswal v Jharkhand, 2019 11 - Vishnu Vinod v Chhattisgarh, 2019 11 - Ishan Kishan v Madhya Pradesh, 2021 Highest List-A score in men's cricket: JAGADEESAN SURPASSING SOME BIG NAMES 277 - N Jagadeesan (TN) v Arunachal* 268 - Alistair Brown (Surrey) v Glamorgan, 2002 264 - Rohit Sharma (India) v Sri Lanka, 2014 257 - D'Arcy Short (West Aus) v Queensland, 2018 248 - Shikhar Dhawan (India A) v South Africa A, 2013 N Jagadeesan-Sai Sudarshan now the first-ever pair to stitch a 400+ stand in List-A cricket 416 - N Jagadeesan & Sai Sudarshan v Arunachal* 372 - Chris Gayle & Marlon Samuels v Zimbabwe, ODI WC 2015 Jagadeesan has been in a rich vein of form and the ex-CSK batter's hunger to keep going has made heads turn courtesy of his heroics in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. With an IPL 2023 mini-auction coming up, on December 23, he might be on the list of many teams.

N Jagadeesan achieves historic feats in men's List A cricket with fifth successive ton in Vijay Hazare Trophy

We are just two sleeps away from the start of the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar, and here is a new update for the fans attending the mega event. Of all the latest guidelines issued that made some headlines, the rise in prices for alcohol and tickets got everyone talking.

Beer price and Legal Age

Under this guideline, it is clearly mentioned that although the visitors are not allowed to bring alcohol into the country, liquor will be served to the fans in licensed restaurants and fan zone areas. The legal age is kept at 21 years old while an original photo ID will be required for the same. Also, only Budweiser beers will be on offer in the fan zones at a cost of 50 Qatari Riyals. Beer consumption will not be allowed in stadia.

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Ticket prices for Qatar World Cup are the highest ever

Qatar, whose population is almost 3 million, is likely to host 1.2 million people for the FIFA World Cup starting this Sunday. Those&nbsp;fans that are still in line to buy tickets for the opener between Qatar and Ecuador at Al Bayt stadium in Al Khor, must visit FIFA’s ticket portal where they first need to create an account, and then only they can purchase the tickets. Other than that third-party websites are also selling tickets for the showpiece event.

Ticket prices at this year’s Qatar World Cup are the highest ever, claimed a study by Keller Sports. While the fans paid an average price of 214 pounds for a seat at the 2018 World Cup in Russia, the number has climbed up to an average of 286 pounds for one ticket in this year’s World Cup. Not only this, the ticket prices for the finals are 59% higher than what it was in 2018.

However, early birds had an advantage. When the ticket sales opened in January, the prices were actually far cheaper than in the last tournament. The tickets for visitors started at around $70, one-third cheaper than in 2018.

“The World Cup in Qatar is already considered the most expensive World Cup ever. The construction of six new stadiums and the complete renovation of two other arenas in the country is said to have cost around $3 billion,” the Kellar study said.

“Much more money was spent on expanding the infrastructure of the capital Doha, such as transport routes and the reconstruction of the international airport. “It is hardly surprising that the World Cup in Qatar is also the World Cup with the most expensive tickets on average.”

As per the guidelines, the highest price for the ticket will be around 5854.73 Qatari Riyal while the lowest would be 200.23 Qatari Riyal.

We are just two sleeps away from the start of the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar, and here is a new update for the fans attending the mega event. Of all the latest guidelines issued that made some headlines, the rise in prices for alcohol and tickets got everyone talking.

We are just two sleeps away from the start of the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar, and here is a new update for the fans attending the mega event. Of all the latest guidelines issued that made some headlines, the rise in prices for alcohol and tickets got everyone talking. Beer price and Legal Age Under this guideline, it is clearly mentioned that although the visitors are not allowed to bring alcohol into the country, liquor will be served to the fans in licensed restaurants and fan zone areas. The legal age is kept at 21 years old while an original photo ID will be required for the same. Also, only Budweiser beers will be on offer in the fan zones at a cost of 50 Qatari Riyals. Beer consumption will not be allowed in stadia. READ ALSO: FIFA WC: Messi & Co. say no to five-star luxury for student halls to relish traditional beef barbecues Ticket prices for Qatar World Cup are the highest ever Qatar, whose population is almost 3 million, is likely to host 1.2 million people for the FIFA World Cup starting this Sunday. Those fans that are still in line to buy tickets for the opener between Qatar and Ecuador at Al Bayt stadium in Al Khor, must visit FIFA’s ticket portal where they first need to create an account, and then only they can purchase the tickets. Other than that third-party websites are also selling tickets for the showpiece event. Ticket prices at this year’s Qatar World Cup are the highest ever, claimed a study by Keller Sports. While the fans paid an average price of 214 pounds for a seat at the 2018 World Cup in Russia, the number has climbed up to an average of 286 pounds for one ticket in this year’s World Cup. Not only this, the ticket prices for the finals are 59% higher than what it was in 2018. However, early birds had an advantage. When the ticket sales opened in January, the prices were actually far cheaper than in the last tournament. The tickets for visitors started at around $70, one-third cheaper than in 2018. “The World Cup in Qatar is already considered the most expensive World Cup ever. The construction of six new stadiums and the complete renovation of two other arenas in the country is said to have cost around $3 billion,” the Kellar study said. “Much more money was spent on expanding the infrastructure of the capital Doha, such as transport routes and the reconstruction of the international airport. “It is hardly surprising that the World Cup in Qatar is also the World Cup with the most expensive tickets on average.” As per the guidelines, the highest price for the ticket will be around 5854.73 Qatari Riyal while the lowest would be 200.23 Qatari Riyal.

New guidelines for FIFA World Cup fans visiting Qatar, record-high ticket costs raise eyebrows

After warming the bench for the most part of the T20 World Cup, star Aussie batsman Steve Smith returned to style in the first ODI against England (in Adelaide) hitting an unbeaten 80 off 77 balls, helping his team win the match by six wickets. Talking about how he felt about his knock, Smith seemed elated and said he never felt this good in about six years. He further called this inning of his as close to perfection.

“It was probably the best I've felt in about six years," Smith told reporters on Friday. Smith, who has been working hard for around a year on his hands and feet to be ‘in sync’ in order to regain his lost touch, said he felt good about his batting and was happy to have some runs under his belt.

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"I was just in really nice positions and I felt really good, I honestly haven't felt that way in six years or so. It's been nice to score some runs in that time and we're always looking for perfection, and for me yesterday was as close to perfection as I will get," Smith said.

He further added, "I've been working on a few things, it's almost been a six-month or 12-month process. The start of last summer, I tried to get my hands back to where they were in 2015. I feel like I'm staying a bit more side-on now and I've got my feet and hands in sync together."

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Steve Smith really enjoys batting in Tests, a format in which he averages nearly 60 from 87 matches and now with the West Indies and South African tours to come, Smith is hopeful of having a bigger summer. Scoring an unbeaten 80 off 77 balls against England gave him the boost and the cricket world a sneak peek of what is about to come from him in near future.

"Hopefully it's the start of a big summer," Smith added. Australia will now face England in the second ODI in Sydney on Saturday, 19th November.

After warming the bench for the most part of the T20 World Cup, star Aussie batsman Steve Smith returned to style in the first ODI against England (in Adelaide) hitting an unbeaten 80 off 77 balls, helping his team win the match by six wickets.

After warming the bench for the most part of the T20 World Cup, star Aussie batsman Steve Smith returned to style in the first ODI against England (in Adelaide) hitting an unbeaten 80 off 77 balls, helping his team win the match by six wickets. Talking about how he felt about his knock, Smith seemed elated and said he never felt this good in about six years. He further called this inning of his as close to perfection. “It was probably the best I've felt in about six years," Smith told reporters on Friday. Smith, who has been working hard for around a year on his hands and feet to be ‘in sync’ in order to regain his lost touch, said he felt good about his batting and was happy to have some runs under his belt. ALSO READ: Australia thrash England by 6 wickets in Adelaide, take 1-0 lead in ODI series "I was just in really nice positions and I felt really good, I honestly haven't felt that way in six years or so. It's been nice to score some runs in that time and we're always looking for perfection, and for me yesterday was as close to perfection as I will get," Smith said. He further added, "I've been working on a few things, it's almost been a six-month or 12-month process. The start of last summer, I tried to get my hands back to where they were in 2015. I feel like I'm staying a bit more side-on now and I've got my feet and hands in sync together." ALSO READ: Simply UNBELIEVABLE! Ashton Agar pulls off a crazy effort to save a certain six in Aus-Eng 1st ODI - Watch Steve Smith really enjoys batting in Tests, a format in which he averages nearly 60 from 87 matches and now with the West Indies and South African tours to come, Smith is hopeful of having a bigger summer. Scoring an unbeaten 80 off 77 balls against England gave him the boost and the cricket world a sneak peek of what is about to come from him in near future. "Hopefully it's the start of a big summer," Smith added. Australia will now face England in the second ODI in Sydney on Saturday, 19th November.

Australia vs England, 1st ODI: Adelaide knock was close to perfection, says Steve Smith

Rohit Sharma-led India bowed out of the T20 World Cup 2022 edition with an ignoble 10-wicket defeat at the hands of eventual champions England in the semi-finals. After India's crushing loss, many former cricketers shared their opinions on India's overall run in the mega event and now Mohammed Kaif has joined the bandwagon. In a recent interaction, Kaif mentioned a star player's name who he says should have been a part of the Indian squad but wasn't given a chance despite being ready for the big-ticket tournament.&nbsp;

Speaking about Sanju Samson, the Rajasthan Royals (RR) captain, Kaif feels India missed a trick by not picking the swashbuckling keeper-batter despite his good run of form in the India-South Africa ODIs, just before the T20 WC in Australia.&nbsp; "Speaking of the future, I think one player was ready but was still not picked for the World Cup. Sanju Samson was ready for the No. 5 position. He has been playing in the IPL for many years and has been leading the Rajasthan Royals (RR) as well. He guided them to the finals too this year," he told SportsKeeda.

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"Samson played match-winning knocks in the West Indies. When 2–3 wickets fall, he comes in and attacks. He has the ability to take on spinners and hit them for fours and sixes. He was ready but was not picked for the World Cup. That was a mistake," Kaif added.

At present, Samson-starrer India's T20I squad is in New Zealand for the three-match series versus the Kane Williamson-led Black Caps. The series opener was washed out due to persistent rain on Friday (November 18) in Wellington and the Men in Blue will now be in action on Sunday (November 20). In the absence of regulars such as Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, etc., Hardik Pandya-led India will look to challenge the Kiwis in their own backyard and give chances to youngsters.
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Rohit Sharma-led India bowed out of the T20 World Cup 2022 edition with an ignoble 10-wicket defeat at the hands of eventual champions England in the semi-finals.

Rohit Sharma-led India bowed out of the T20 World Cup 2022 edition with an ignoble 10-wicket defeat at the hands of eventual champions England in the semi-finals. After India's crushing loss, many former cricketers shared their opinions on India's overall run in the mega event and now Mohammed Kaif has joined the bandwagon. In a recent interaction, Kaif mentioned a star player's name who he says should have been a part of the Indian squad but wasn't given a chance despite being ready for the big-ticket tournament. Speaking about Sanju Samson, the Rajasthan Royals (RR) captain, Kaif feels India missed a trick by not picking the swashbuckling keeper-batter despite his good run of form in the India-South Africa ODIs, just before the T20 WC in Australia. "Speaking of the future, I think one player was ready but was still not picked for the World Cup. Sanju Samson was ready for the No. 5 position. He has been playing in the IPL for many years and has been leading the Rajasthan Royals (RR) as well. He guided them to the finals too this year," he told SportsKeeda. Also read: 'Best place for him is...' - Ex-India opener suggests batting position for Rishabh Pant ahead of NZ T20Is "Samson played match-winning knocks in the West Indies. When 2–3 wickets fall, he comes in and attacks. He has the ability to take on spinners and hit them for fours and sixes. He was ready but was not picked for the World Cup. That was a mistake," Kaif added. At present, Samson-starrer India's T20I squad is in New Zealand for the three-match series versus the Kane Williamson-led Black Caps. The series opener was washed out due to persistent rain on Friday (November 18) in Wellington and the Men in Blue will now be in action on Sunday (November 20). In the absence of regulars such as Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, etc., Hardik Pandya-led India will look to challenge the Kiwis in their own backyard and give chances to youngsters.

'One player was ready but not picked' - Kaif names star batter who should've been in India's T20 WC squad

The owner of American beer giant Budweiser said Friday that restrictions at World Cup matches were "beyond our control," after FIFA and host nation Qatar announced sales at stadiums would not go ahead. AB InBev acknowledged the action taken merely days before the first match kickoff on Sunday, saying "some of the planned stadium activations cannot move forward due to circumstances beyond our control," a company spokesperson said in a statement to AFP.

As per several media outlets, this decision&nbsp;came following the intervention of the royal family in the matter just two days before the start of the showpiece event in Qatar. This situation has now put FIFA in a spot as they had already signed a deal, believed to be worth nearly $75 million, with the German brand Budweiser. The latter were supposed to sell their beers in the designated drinking zones inside the stadiums three hours prior to an encounter and an hour following it.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-qatar-does-a-u-turn-on-beer-sale-inside-stadiums-fifas-stance-with-budweiser-brand-in-limbo-535337">Ahead of World Cup, Qatar does a U-Turn on beer sale, FIFA’s $75mn Budweiser deal in limbo</a>

A source with knowledge of the decision told Reuters, "A larger number of fans are attending from across the Middle East and South Asia, where alcohol doesn’t play such a large role in the culture.” "The thinking was that, for many fans, the presence of alcohol would not create an enjoyable experience."

The owner of American beer giant Budweiser said Friday that restrictions at World Cup matches were "beyond our control," after FIFA and host nation Qatar announced sales at stadiums would not go ahead.

The owner of American beer giant Budweiser said Friday that restrictions at World Cup matches were "beyond our control," after FIFA and host nation Qatar announced sales at stadiums would not go ahead. AB InBev acknowledged the action taken merely days before the first match kickoff on Sunday, saying "some of the planned stadium activations cannot move forward due to circumstances beyond our control," a company spokesperson said in a statement to AFP. As per several media outlets, this decision came following the intervention of the royal family in the matter just two days before the start of the showpiece event in Qatar. This situation has now put FIFA in a spot as they had already signed a deal, believed to be worth nearly $75 million, with the German brand Budweiser. The latter were supposed to sell their beers in the designated drinking zones inside the stadiums three hours prior to an encounter and an hour following it. Also read: Ahead of World Cup, Qatar does a U-Turn on beer sale, FIFA’s $75mn Budweiser deal in limbo A source with knowledge of the decision told Reuters, "A larger number of fans are attending from across the Middle East and South Asia, where alcohol doesn’t play such a large role in the culture.” "The thinking was that, for many fans, the presence of alcohol would not create an enjoyable experience."

Budweiser reacts to FIFA World Cup beer restrictions, says it is 'beyond our control'

Cristiano Ronaldo continues to make the headlines following his explosive interview with British broadcaster Piers Morgan. Ronaldo has opened up on several aspects during the recent interaction and his comments on his strained relationship with Manchester United, equation with arch-rival Lionel Messi, etc. have made heads turn. Among all this, the 37-year-old Portuguese captain also commented on former England and Man United player Wayne Rooney.

Rooney and Ronaldo shared the dressing room during the latter's first stint at the Old Trafford club. However, it seems things have taken a turn for the worse in the current scenario following Rooney's criticism on the Portugal captain for his ordinary run in the ongoing English Premier League (EPL) season for the Red Devils. Responding to the former England captain's remarks on his current form, Ronaldo told Morgan, "I don’t know why he criticises me so badly… probably because he finished his career and I’m still playing at high level. I’m not going to say that I’m looking better than him. Which is true."

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To this, Rooney has now reacted and told CNN, "He’s a fantastic player. Him and Messi are probably the two best players to play the game. It’s not criticism, what I’ve said is age comes to all of us, Cristiano is finding it hard to deal with that."

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Further, Rooney opened up on Ronaldo's dig at Man United owners and him having no respect for team manager Erik Ten Hag. In this regard, he said, "He’s done a interview (with Morgan) and it’s gone global. It's strange some of the comments but I’m sure #mufc will deal with it once they see the full interview and take whatever action they need to take."

On Friday (November 18), the Man United released an official statement indicating that they will take appropriate steps against CR7 for his explosive remarks against the club. "Manchester United has this morning initiated appropriate steps in response to Cristiano Ronaldo's recent media interview. We will not be making further comment until this process reaches its conclusion," the statement read. It is reported that Ronaldo is most likely to be sacked for contract breach and won't be paid a penny&nbsp;of remaining £16 million by the Red Devils.

Ronaldo has arrived in Qatar where he will lead Portugal in the FIFA World Cup 2022, starting on November 20.
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Cristiano Ronaldo continues to make the headlines following his explosive interview with British broadcaster Piers Morgan. Ronaldo has opened up on several aspects during the recent interaction and his comments on his strained relationship with Manchester United, equation with arch-rival Lionel Messi, etc.

Cristiano Ronaldo continues to make the headlines following his explosive interview with British broadcaster Piers Morgan. Ronaldo has opened up on several aspects during the recent interaction and his comments on his strained relationship with Manchester United, equation with arch-rival Lionel Messi, etc. have made heads turn. Among all this, the 37-year-old Portuguese captain also commented on former England and Man United player Wayne Rooney. Rooney and Ronaldo shared the dressing room during the latter's first stint at the Old Trafford club. However, it seems things have taken a turn for the worse in the current scenario following Rooney's criticism on the Portugal captain for his ordinary run in the ongoing English Premier League (EPL) season for the Red Devils. Responding to the former England captain's remarks on his current form, Ronaldo told Morgan, "I don’t know why he criticises me so badly… probably because he finished his career and I’m still playing at high level. I’m not going to say that I’m looking better than him. Which is true." To this, Rooney has now reacted and told CNN, "He’s a fantastic player. Him and Messi are probably the two best players to play the game. It’s not criticism, what I’ve said is age comes to all of us, Cristiano is finding it hard to deal with that." Rooney responds to Cristiano’s interview: “He’s a fantastic player. Him and Messi are probably the two best players to play the game. It’s not criticism, what I’ve said is age comes to all of us, Cristiano is finding it hard to deal with that.” [@CNN] pic.twitter.com/TsJH2CvZa4 — United Zone (@ManUnitedZone_) November 18, 2022 × Also read: Manchester United ready to take appropriate steps against Cristiano Ronaldo after his explosive remarks Further, Rooney opened up on Ronaldo's dig at Man United owners and him having no respect for team manager Erik Ten Hag. In this regard, he said, "He’s done a interview (with Morgan) and it’s gone global. It's strange some of the comments but I’m sure #mufc will deal with it once they see the full interview and take whatever action they need to take." On Friday (November 18), the Man United released an official statement indicating that they will take appropriate steps against CR7 for his explosive remarks against the club. "Manchester United has this morning initiated appropriate steps in response to Cristiano Ronaldo's recent media interview. We will not be making further comment until this process reaches its conclusion," the statement read. It is reported that Ronaldo is most likely to be sacked for contract breach and won't be paid a penny of remaining £16 million by the Red Devils. Ronaldo has arrived in Qatar where he will lead Portugal in the FIFA World Cup 2022, starting on November 20.

'He is finding it...' - Wayne Rooney responds to Cristiano Ronaldo's comments on him in explosive interview

After winning the T20 World Cup 2022 edition, in Australia, Jos Buttler-led England shifted their focus to the ODI format as they met hosts Australia in the three-match series opener on Thursday (November 17). Being asked to bat first, Buttler &amp; Co. were reduced to 118 for 5 and in deep trouble before Dawid Malan's 128-ball 134 propelled them to a challenging 287for 9 in 50 overs. In reply, Australia didn't sweat hard and chased down the total with six wickets and 19 balls in hand courtesy of fifties from David Warner (86), Travis Head (69) and Steve Smith's 80 not out.

With a 1-0 series lead, Pat Cummins &amp; Co. are off to a flier and will aim to wrap up the series with an unassailable 2-0 lead in the second and penultimate ODI on Saturday (November 19). Both sides will meet in&nbsp;Sydney and another high-scoring encounter can be expected. Will England, also the ODI champions, bounce back in style and keep the series alive or surrender tamely versus the Men in Yellow?

Here's&nbsp;everything you need to know about the second ODI&nbsp;- date, IST, streaming details, etc. -

When is Australia vs England 2nd ODI match taking place?

Australia vs England 2nd ODI is set to take place on November 19, 2022.&nbsp;

Where is Australia vs England 2nd ODI&nbsp;being held?

Australia vs England 2nd ODI will be played at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground, SCG.

At what time Australia vs England 2nd ODI taking place?

Australia vs England 2nd ODI will kick off at 8:50 am (IST).

Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/adelaide-knock-was-close-to-perfection-says-steve-smith-535311">Australia vs England, 1st ODI: Adelaide knock was close to perfection, says Steve Smith</a>

How to watch Australia vs England 2nd ODI live telecast?

Australia vs England 2nd ODI's&nbsp;live telecast will be available on Sony Sports 5 in India.&nbsp;

How to watch Australia vs England 2nd ODI live&nbsp;streaming?

Australia vs England 2nd ODI live streaming will be on the SonyLiv app.

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After winning the T20 World Cup 2022 edition, in Australia, Jos Buttler-led England shifted their focus to the ODI format as they met hosts Australia in the three-match series opener on Thursday (November 17).

After winning the T20 World Cup 2022 edition, in Australia, Jos Buttler-led England shifted their focus to the ODI format as they met hosts Australia in the three-match series opener on Thursday (November 17). Being asked to bat first, Buttler & Co. were reduced to 118 for 5 and in deep trouble before Dawid Malan's 128-ball 134 propelled them to a challenging 287for 9 in 50 overs. In reply, Australia didn't sweat hard and chased down the total with six wickets and 19 balls in hand courtesy of fifties from David Warner (86), Travis Head (69) and Steve Smith's 80 not out. With a 1-0 series lead, Pat Cummins & Co. are off to a flier and will aim to wrap up the series with an unassailable 2-0 lead in the second and penultimate ODI on Saturday (November 19). Both sides will meet in Sydney and another high-scoring encounter can be expected. Will England, also the ODI champions, bounce back in style and keep the series alive or surrender tamely versus the Men in Yellow? Here's everything you need to know about the second ODI - date, IST, streaming details, etc. - When is Australia vs England 2nd ODI match taking place? Australia vs England 2nd ODI is set to take place on November 19, 2022. Where is Australia vs England 2nd ODI being held? Australia vs England 2nd ODI will be played at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground, SCG. At what time Australia vs England 2nd ODI taking place? Australia vs England 2nd ODI will kick off at 8:50 am (IST). Also read: Australia vs England, 1st ODI: Adelaide knock was close to perfection, says Steve Smith How to watch Australia vs England 2nd ODI live telecast? Australia vs England 2nd ODI's live telecast will be available on Sony Sports 5 in India. How to watch Australia vs England 2nd ODI live streaming? Australia vs England 2nd ODI live streaming will be on the SonyLiv app. Squads: Australia Squad: David Warner, Travis Head, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Marcus Stoinis, Cameron Green, Alex Carey(w), Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins(c), Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Marsh, Sean Abbott, Ashton Agar England Squad: Jason Roy, Philip Salt, Dawid Malan, James Vince, Jos Buttler(w/c), Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Chris Woakes, David Willey, Adil Rashid, Sam Billings, Chris Jordan, Olly Stone, Luke Wood

Aus vs Eng: When and where to watch Australia vs England 2nd ODI - IST time and streaming details

Novak Djokovic had a torrid time at the start of 2022. Landing in Australia to defend his Australian Open title, the Serbian was in for a shock as he was kept in a detention centre, due to his unvaccinated status, and deported back to his home country prior to the start of the competition. This led to him being handed a three-year visa ban. However, things have turned in his favour recently with Djokovic's visa ban being overturned and he will now be eligible to take part in the 2023 Australian Open.&nbsp;

Djokovic's arch-rival Rafael Nadal has now opened up on the Serbian's visa being overturned.&nbsp;Speaking to the media after&nbsp;beating Casper Ruud in ATP Finals 2022, the Spaniard Nadal said,&nbsp;“I always said the same. Tennis is better when the best players are on the court. At the end, we don't have to create many stories. Even if was a big mess what happened last year in Australia, was not good for our sport. That was past. Roger is not playing anymore. I missed a lot of Grand Slams for injuries. Last year Novak was not able to play there. That's past."

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“What's next is Novak will be able to play again. That's the best news possible, especially knowing that now the virus is more under control - seems - around the world. So why not? Happy for him. Happy for the tournament. Happy for the fans. That's it," he added.

Currently, both Nadal and Djokovic have been in action in the ongoing ATP Tour Finals. While the Spaniard has been eliminated with defeats in his opening two group stage matches, Djokovic has proceeded into the semi-finals and will face Taylor Fritz on Saturday (November 19). At present, he has locked horns with fifth-seeded Daniil Medvedev in his last round-robin game with the Russian already out of the competition.&nbsp;

Novak Djokovic had a torrid time at the start of 2022. Landing in Australia to defend his Australian Open title, the Serbian was in for a shock as he was kept in a detention centre, due to his unvaccinated status, and deported back to his home country prior to the start of the competition.

Novak Djokovic had a torrid time at the start of 2022. Landing in Australia to defend his Australian Open title, the Serbian was in for a shock as he was kept in a detention centre, due to his unvaccinated status, and deported back to his home country prior to the start of the competition. This led to him being handed a three-year visa ban. However, things have turned in his favour recently with Djokovic's visa ban being overturned and he will now be eligible to take part in the 2023 Australian Open. Djokovic's arch-rival Rafael Nadal has now opened up on the Serbian's visa being overturned. Speaking to the media after beating Casper Ruud in ATP Finals 2022, the Spaniard Nadal said, “I always said the same. Tennis is better when the best players are on the court. At the end, we don't have to create many stories. Even if was a big mess what happened last year in Australia, was not good for our sport. That was past. Roger is not playing anymore. I missed a lot of Grand Slams for injuries. Last year Novak was not able to play there. That's past." Also Read: Novak Djokovic vs Daniil Medvedev, Live streaming: When and where to watch ATP Tour Finals match? “What's next is Novak will be able to play again. That's the best news possible, especially knowing that now the virus is more under control - seems - around the world. So why not? Happy for him. Happy for the tournament. Happy for the fans. That's it," he added. Currently, both Nadal and Djokovic have been in action in the ongoing ATP Tour Finals. While the Spaniard has been eliminated with defeats in his opening two group stage matches, Djokovic has proceeded into the semi-finals and will face Taylor Fritz on Saturday (November 19). At present, he has locked horns with fifth-seeded Daniil Medvedev in his last round-robin game with the Russian already out of the competition.

Rafael Nadal reacts after Novak Djokovic granted visa to take part in Australian Open 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo in his latest and most controversial interview with British journalist Piers Morgan not only broke the internet with his loud remarks but also left a bad taste in his current club Manchester United. By going all out against the structure, development, and even the legends of the club, it looks unlikely that he will further participate in any of the activities related to the Red Devils.

Although no official action is taken against the star striker yet, it is well believed that Manchester United has initiated a process that could eventually lead to a fallout between the two.

"Manchester United has this morning initiated appropriate steps in response to Cristiano Ronaldo's recent media interview," the club said in a statement. "We will not be making further comment until this process reaches its conclusion."

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Meanwhile, during a match against rivals Tottenham Hotspurs this season, Ronaldo was suspended for refusing to come on as a substitute. While talking to Piers Morgan, the five-time Balon Dór spoke in detail about this incident and said he felt ‘provoked’ by manager Eric Ten Hag.

"I think he did it on purpose," said Ronaldo. "I felt provoked. I don't have respect for him because he doesn't show respect for me."

However, the club legend made a return and even captained his team in the match against Aston Villa, which they lost by 1-3.

ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="http://13.235.153.162/sports/hes-magic-cristiano-ronaldo-praises-his-biggest-rival-535242">‘He’s Magic...’ Cristiano Ronaldo heaps praise on his biggest rival Lionel Messi</a>

During his first stint with Manchester United between 2003 and 2009, Cristiano Ronaldo won everything that there was to win, including three Premier League titles and a Champions League. Now, since returning to the club last year, he hasn’t really tasted success trophy-wise. Although he scored 24 goals upon his arrival at Old Trafford, the club failed to reach the Champions League having finished sixth on the points table.

Currently, Ronaldo is preparing with the Portugal squad ahead of the FIFA World Cup, which is about to kick off in two days in Qatar.

Cristiano Ronaldo in his latest and most controversial interview with British journalist Piers Morgan not only broke the internet with his loud remarks but also left a bad taste in his current club Manchester United.

Cristiano Ronaldo in his latest and most controversial interview with British journalist Piers Morgan not only broke the internet with his loud remarks but also left a bad taste in his current club Manchester United. By going all out against the structure, development, and even the legends of the club, it looks unlikely that he will further participate in any of the activities related to the Red Devils. Although no official action is taken against the star striker yet, it is well believed that Manchester United has initiated a process that could eventually lead to a fallout between the two. "Manchester United has this morning initiated appropriate steps in response to Cristiano Ronaldo's recent media interview," the club said in a statement. "We will not be making further comment until this process reaches its conclusion." ℹ️ Club statement.#MUFC — Manchester United (@ManUtd) November 18, 2022 × ALSO READ: 'It’s probably my...' - Cristiano Ronaldo drops a bomb, opens up on retirement plans ahead of FIFA World Cup Meanwhile, during a match against rivals Tottenham Hotspurs this season, Ronaldo was suspended for refusing to come on as a substitute. While talking to Piers Morgan, the five-time Balon Dór spoke in detail about this incident and said he felt ‘provoked’ by manager Eric Ten Hag. "I think he did it on purpose," said Ronaldo. "I felt provoked. I don't have respect for him because he doesn't show respect for me." However, the club legend made a return and even captained his team in the match against Aston Villa, which they lost by 1-3. ALSO READ: ‘He’s Magic...’ Cristiano Ronaldo heaps praise on his biggest rival Lionel Messi During his first stint with Manchester United between 2003 and 2009, Cristiano Ronaldo won everything that there was to win, including three Premier League titles and a Champions League. Now, since returning to the club last year, he hasn’t really tasted success trophy-wise. Although he scored 24 goals upon his arrival at Old Trafford, the club failed to reach the Champions League having finished sixth on the points table. Currently, Ronaldo is preparing with the Portugal squad ahead of the FIFA World Cup, which is about to kick off in two days in Qatar.

Manchester United ready to take appropriate steps against Cristiano Ronaldo after his explosive remarks

Babar Azam-led Pakistan lost the T20 World Cup 2022 final to England by five wickets. In a low-scoring clash, at the iconic MCG, Melbourne, Pakistan were asked to bat first and only managed 137 for 8 in 20 overs, courtesy of Sam Curran's 3 for 12 and two-fers each from Adil Rashid and Chris Jordan. In reply, Jos Buttler &amp; Co. were made to sweat hard for their runs but Ben Stokes' 49-ball 52 took them past the finish line, with five wickets and an over to spare.&nbsp;

During the run-chase, Shaheen Afridi failed to complete his full quota of overs. Coming on to bowl the 16th over, with Pakistan still in the game, Shaheen injured himself -- as a result of a catch he took the previous over -- due to injury concerns (knee). Many former cricketers described Shaheen's injury as a turning point of the match. As he failed to complete thew 16th over and went to the pavilion with five balls left to bowl, England still had 41 more runs to score off 29 balls. Reflecting on Shaheen's injury, Rawalpindi Express Shoaib Akhtar recently told Zee News,&nbsp;"But this is World Cup final. Even if the leg breaks. Whatever happens, happens. Just keep running and do something. But this was not in our fortune. When you numb your feet, the pain is not felt. Yes, you are risking the career of the young man. It is a World Cup final, whether you can risk or not that you have to think as a captain. It is a tough decision."

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Shahid Afridi, Akhtar's former captain, has now slammed the ex-pacer for his suggestion for the young pacer. Talking to Samaa TV, the former Pakistan all-rounder and captain said, "No, no…not at all, it's wrong. Painkillers should be taken in a disciplined manner. I too used to take it. But it has a lot of side effects. It does numb the pain for a while, but after the match day, it tends to pain even more)."

Talking about Shaheen's injury, captain Babar Azam said at the post-match presentation after the T20 WC final, "&nbsp;Unfortunately Shaheen's injury put us off, but that's part of the game."

The 22-year-old Shaheen has been ruled out of action from Pakistan's upcoming home Test series versus England and Haris Rauf is set to replace him. Rauf, who was part of Pakistan's T20 WC campaign in Australia, remains an uncapped player in the purest format of the game.

Babar Azam-led Pakistan lost the T20 World Cup 2022 final to England by five wickets. In a low-scoring clash, at the iconic MCG, Melbourne, Pakistan were asked to bat first and only managed 137 for 8 in 20 overs, courtesy of Sam Curran's 3 for 12 and two-fers each from Adil Rashid and Chris Jordan.

Babar Azam-led Pakistan lost the T20 World Cup 2022 final to England by five wickets. In a low-scoring clash, at the iconic MCG, Melbourne, Pakistan were asked to bat first and only managed 137 for 8 in 20 overs, courtesy of Sam Curran's 3 for 12 and two-fers each from Adil Rashid and Chris Jordan. In reply, Jos Buttler & Co. were made to sweat hard for their runs but Ben Stokes' 49-ball 52 took them past the finish line, with five wickets and an over to spare. During the run-chase, Shaheen Afridi failed to complete his full quota of overs. Coming on to bowl the 16th over, with Pakistan still in the game, Shaheen injured himself -- as a result of a catch he took the previous over -- due to injury concerns (knee). Many former cricketers described Shaheen's injury as a turning point of the match. As he failed to complete thew 16th over and went to the pavilion with five balls left to bowl, England still had 41 more runs to score off 29 balls. Reflecting on Shaheen's injury, Rawalpindi Express Shoaib Akhtar recently told Zee News, "But this is World Cup final. Even if the leg breaks. Whatever happens, happens. Just keep running and do something. But this was not in our fortune. When you numb your feet, the pain is not felt. Yes, you are risking the career of the young man. It is a World Cup final, whether you can risk or not that you have to think as a captain. It is a tough decision." Also read: 'One player was ready but not picked' - Kaif names star batter who should've been in India's T20 WC squad Shahid Afridi, Akhtar's former captain, has now slammed the ex-pacer for his suggestion for the young pacer. Talking to Samaa TV, the former Pakistan all-rounder and captain said, "No, no…not at all, it's wrong. Painkillers should be taken in a disciplined manner. I too used to take it. But it has a lot of side effects. It does numb the pain for a while, but after the match day, it tends to pain even more)." Talking about Shaheen's injury, captain Babar Azam said at the post-match presentation after the T20 WC final, " Unfortunately Shaheen's injury put us off, but that's part of the game." The 22-year-old Shaheen has been ruled out of action from Pakistan's upcoming home Test series versus England and Haris Rauf is set to replace him. Rauf, who was part of Pakistan's T20 WC campaign in Australia, remains an uncapped player in the purest format of the game.

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