<p>Rohit Sharma-led India had a disappointing end to the T20 World Cup 2022 campaign. The 2007 winners topped their group to reach the last four round but were demolished by eventual champions England by ten wickets in the semi-finals to return home. Thus, the senior men's team's wait for an ICC title continues since 2013. After their dismal performance in the semi-final, many former cricketers and experts of the game have heavily criticised Team India and their style of play and called for the inclusion of young faces in the T20I set up.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Many expect Hardik Pandya to succeed Rohit as the T20I captain, who will also lead a second-stringed side in the forthcoming three T20Is versus hosts New Zealand, whereas some senior players are expected to take a call on their future in the shortest format. Amid all this, former English spinner Monty Panesar has called for the likes of Rohit, R Ashwin and Dinesh Karthik to retire.</p>

<p>"India disappointed everyone (with the way they lost in the semi-final), and I think there are some retirements coming up," Panesar told Times of India. "Let's be honest. India didn't put up a fight in the semis. It was a completely one-sided affair. Indian bowling looked clueless in front of Buttler and Hales. You are playing the semis and you need to give a solid fight; 168 is not a small score," he pointed out.</p>

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<p>Panesar, who troubled the Indians with his spin bowling in Alastair Cook-led England's famous Test series win versus hosts India in 2012-13, further added, "Rohit, Dinesh Karthik and R Ashwin are the top names who could say goodbye to T20I cricket. The team management will surely have a meeting with these guys and will ask them about their plans... It is time these players make way for young players."</p>

<p>"Virat is in great form. He is the fittest among all the Indian players. Age is just a number for Virat considering his super fitness. You may see him in the 2024 T20 World Cup. I&nbsp;am not seeing Rohit being part of that tournament, DK and Ashwin too (may not be there). There could be more players (considering T20I retirement), but these three, I think, will leave T20Is and focus on Tests and ODIs," Panesar concluded.</p>

<p>The likes of Rohit, Ashwin and DK are above 35 years of age. Given the three didn't have a great run in the just-concluded T20 WC, the trio are expected to be sidelined from the format or they can consider retirement in order to focus on other formats.&nbsp;</p>


Rohit Sharma-led India had a disappointing end to the T20 World Cup 2022 campaign. The 2007 winners topped their group to reach the last four round but were demolished by eventual champions England by ten wickets in the semi-finals to return home.

Rohit Sharma-led India had a disappointing end to the T20 World Cup 2022 campaign. The 2007 winners topped their group to reach the last four round but were demolished by eventual champions England by ten wickets in the semi-finals to return home. Thus, the senior men's team's wait for an ICC title continues since 2013. After their dismal performance in the semi-final, many former cricketers and experts of the game have heavily criticised Team India and their style of play and called for the inclusion of young faces in the T20I set up. Many expect Hardik Pandya to succeed Rohit as the T20I captain, who will also lead a second-stringed side in the forthcoming three T20Is versus hosts New Zealand, whereas some senior players are expected to take a call on their future in the shortest format. Amid all this, former English spinner Monty Panesar has called for the likes of Rohit, R Ashwin and Dinesh Karthik to retire. "India disappointed everyone (with the way they lost in the semi-final), and I think there are some retirements coming up," Panesar told Times of India. "Let's be honest. India didn't put up a fight in the semis. It was a completely one-sided affair. Indian bowling looked clueless in front of Buttler and Hales. You are playing the semis and you need to give a solid fight; 168 is not a small score," he pointed out. ALSO READ | We shouldn’t cultivate hate: Shahid Afridi reacts to Mohammed Shami's 'karma' tweet for Shoaib Akhtar Panesar, who troubled the Indians with his spin bowling in Alastair Cook-led England's famous Test series win versus hosts India in 2012-13, further added, "Rohit, Dinesh Karthik and R Ashwin are the top names who could say goodbye to T20I cricket. The team management will surely have a meeting with these guys and will ask them about their plans... It is time these players make way for young players." "Virat is in great form. He is the fittest among all the Indian players. Age is just a number for Virat considering his super fitness. You may see him in the 2024 T20 World Cup. I am not seeing Rohit being part of that tournament, DK and Ashwin too (may not be there). There could be more players (considering T20I retirement), but these three, I think, will leave T20Is and focus on Tests and ODIs," Panesar concluded. The likes of Rohit, Ashwin and DK are above 35 years of age. Given the three didn't have a great run in the just-concluded T20 WC, the trio are expected to be sidelined from the format or they can consider retirement in order to focus on other formats.

Monty Panesar names three players whose T20I retirement is on cards after India's T20 WC campaign

<p>India, New Zealand, Pakistan and England made it to the T20 World Cup 2022 semi-finals.&nbsp;Pakistan convincingly beat Kane Williamson-led New Zealand in the first semi-final, by seven wickets in SCG, Sydney, whereas England thrashed Rohit Sharma's Team India by ten wickets, in Adelaide. Thus,&nbsp;the two victorious teams will&nbsp;lock horns in the summit clash of the mega event on Sunday (November 13).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The mega finale will be held at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne and the match is expected to go down to the wire. England and Pakistan had met recently, in Pakistan, for a seven-match T20I series where Jos Buttler-less Three Lions won 4-3. It will be interesting to see which side emerges on top this time around and joins West Indies to become the second team to win the T20 WC title twice.</p>

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<p><strong>EXPLAINED: What happens if rain washes out T20 WC final?</strong></p>

<p>As plenty of matches have been impacted by rain in the ongoing T20 WC in Australia, there are high chances of weather playing spoilsport at the MCG for the finale as well. If rain hampers the proceedings with no play possible on Sunday, then the match will be held the next day; i.e.&nbsp;on Monday (November 14). However, if rain leads to no play in the reserve day as well, then Pakistan and England will be declared joint winners.</p>

<p><strong>ICC rules and play extension</strong></p>

<p>As per the tournament rules, the finale must have at least ten overs to be bowled by each team in order to reach a conclusion and adjudge&nbsp;a winner. In addition, there is 30 minutes of extra time on cards for the summit clash to be concluded&nbsp;on Sunday. Moreover, the finalists will also get an additional two hours of extra time on the reserve day for the match's&nbsp;completion.</p>

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<p><b>WHAT THE CAPTAINS SAID</b></p>

<p>After Pakistan's win over NZ, skipper Babar Azam&nbsp;said in the post-match presentation, "Thanks to the crowd. We feel like we're playing at home. Got a good start with the first 6 overs with the ball. Later on the ball didn't come on well. Fast bowlers finished well. We planned before going that we'll utilise the powerplay. He's a young guy and showing his aggression (Haris). He's playing very well. We're going to enjoy this moment. But at the same time have focus on the final."</p>

<p>Following a big win in the second semi-final, England's captain Buttler stated, "I think the character we have shown since then (England's loss against Ireland) - it has been amazing. We came here very excited, there was a very good feeling. Everyone from 1 to 11 - stood up today. We always want to start fast and aggressively. Rashid was batting at 11, that's incredible to know that we have such depth. Hales used the dimensions well and he has shown his form. He was brilliant today. It's important to enjoy this, it was a brilliant performance from us. I think we need to give special credit to Jordan, to bowl 3 overs at the death coming into the semi-final, it was a tough job. He handled the pressure towards the end pretty well, especially bowling against a world-class player like Hardik Pandya."</p>


India, New Zealand, Pakistan and England made it to the T20 World Cup 2022 semi-finals. Pakistan convincingly beat Kane Williamson-led New Zealand in the first semi-final, by seven wickets in SCG, Sydney, whereas England thrashed Rohit Sharma's Team India by ten wickets, in Adelaide.

India, New Zealand, Pakistan and England made it to the T20 World Cup 2022 semi-finals. Pakistan convincingly beat Kane Williamson-led New Zealand in the first semi-final, by seven wickets in SCG, Sydney, whereas England thrashed Rohit Sharma's Team India by ten wickets, in Adelaide. Thus, the two victorious teams will lock horns in the summit clash of the mega event on Sunday (November 13). The mega finale will be held at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne and the match is expected to go down to the wire. England and Pakistan had met recently, in Pakistan, for a seven-match T20I series where Jos Buttler-less Three Lions won 4-3. It will be interesting to see which side emerges on top this time around and joins West Indies to become the second team to win the T20 WC title twice. ALSO READ | 'Don't think any Indian captain...': Gautam Gambhir recalls MS Dhoni's laurels after India's T20 WC exit EXPLAINED: What happens if rain washes out T20 WC final? As plenty of matches have been impacted by rain in the ongoing T20 WC in Australia, there are high chances of weather playing spoilsport at the MCG for the finale as well. If rain hampers the proceedings with no play possible on Sunday, then the match will be held the next day; i.e. on Monday (November 14). However, if rain leads to no play in the reserve day as well, then Pakistan and England will be declared joint winners. ICC rules and play extension As per the tournament rules, the finale must have at least ten overs to be bowled by each team in order to reach a conclusion and adjudge a winner. In addition, there is 30 minutes of extra time on cards for the summit clash to be concluded on Sunday. Moreover, the finalists will also get an additional two hours of extra time on the reserve day for the match's completion. ALSO READ | T20 World Cup: Ramiz Raja's 'billion-dollar industry team' remark makes heads turn after India's exit WHAT THE CAPTAINS SAID After Pakistan's win over NZ, skipper Babar Azam said in the post-match presentation, "Thanks to the crowd. We feel like we're playing at home. Got a good start with the first 6 overs with the ball. Later on the ball didn't come on well. Fast bowlers finished well. We planned before going that we'll utilise the powerplay. He's a young guy and showing his aggression (Haris). He's playing very well. We're going to enjoy this moment. But at the same time have focus on the final." Following a big win in the second semi-final, England's captain Buttler stated, "I think the character we have shown since then (England's loss against Ireland) - it has been amazing. We came here very excited, there was a very good feeling. Everyone from 1 to 11 - stood up today. We always want to start fast and aggressively. Rashid was batting at 11, that's incredible to know that we have such depth. Hales used the dimensions well and he has shown his form. He was brilliant today. It's important to enjoy this, it was a brilliant performance from us. I think we need to give special credit to Jordan, to bowl 3 overs at the death coming into the semi-final, it was a tough job. He handled the pressure towards the end pretty well, especially bowling against a world-class player like Hardik Pandya."

Pak vs ENG, T20 WC final: EXPLAINED! What will happen if the marquee tie gets washed out at the MCG?

<p>India had another terrible end to their campaign in another&nbsp;men's ICC event with a humiliating ten-wicket loss to England in the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2022 edition. On Thursday (November 10), Rohit Sharma &amp; Co. locked horns with Jos Buttler-led England, at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, and were asked to bat first.</p>

<p>Riding on half-centuries from Virat Kohli (40-ball 50) and Hardik Pandya's scintillating 33-ball 63 to post 168 for 6. Their timid approach, along with English bowlers bowling the right lengths, led to India posting below 185-190. In reply, Buttler's 80* and Alex Hales' 47-ball 86 not out led the 2010 winners to the final, where they face Pakistan at the MCG, Melbourne on Sunday (November 13).</p>

<p>Following this defeat, India remain trophyless in big-ticket events since 2013. Since then, the senior men's team have lost four semis and two finals. Their last ICC title came under MS Dhoni, under whom India won all three mega titles. After the loss, former Indian opener recalled Dhoni's achievements and said while speaking at Star Sports, "Someone will come and probably score more double 100s than Rohit Sharma and more 100s than Virat Kohli, but I don't think any Indian captain would be able to achieve three ICC trophies."</p>

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<p>Dhoni not only managed 17,266 runs, accounted for 824 dismissals behind the stumps but also led India to some memorable wins during his captaincy tenure.</p>

<p>India started their campaign with a narrow win over arch-rivals, beat the Netherlands and Zimbabwe convincingly, gave a tough fight before losing to South Africa and were challenged by Bangladesh before eemerging on top against them. They topped their group, with four wins, but were crushed by the Three Lions in the semi-finals.</p>

<p>With this, India's wait for an ICC title continues since 2013. They will now tour to New Zealand for a white-ball series.</p>


India had another terrible end to their campaign in another men's ICC event with a humiliating ten-wicket loss to England in the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2022 edition.

India had another terrible end to their campaign in another men's ICC event with a humiliating ten-wicket loss to England in the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2022 edition. On Thursday (November 10), Rohit Sharma & Co. locked horns with Jos Buttler-led England, at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, and were asked to bat first. Riding on half-centuries from Virat Kohli (40-ball 50) and Hardik Pandya's scintillating 33-ball 63 to post 168 for 6. Their timid approach, along with English bowlers bowling the right lengths, led to India posting below 185-190. In reply, Buttler's 80* and Alex Hales' 47-ball 86 not out led the 2010 winners to the final, where they face Pakistan at the MCG, Melbourne on Sunday (November 13). Following this defeat, India remain trophyless in big-ticket events since 2013. Since then, the senior men's team have lost four semis and two finals. Their last ICC title came under MS Dhoni, under whom India won all three mega titles. After the loss, former Indian opener recalled Dhoni's achievements and said while speaking at Star Sports, "Someone will come and probably score more double 100s than Rohit Sharma and more 100s than Virat Kohli, but I don't think any Indian captain would be able to achieve three ICC trophies." ALSO READ | There will be some retirements: Sunil Gavaskar after India's exit from T20 World Cup 2022 Dhoni not only managed 17,266 runs, accounted for 824 dismissals behind the stumps but also led India to some memorable wins during his captaincy tenure. India started their campaign with a narrow win over arch-rivals, beat the Netherlands and Zimbabwe convincingly, gave a tough fight before losing to South Africa and were challenged by Bangladesh before eemerging on top against them. They topped their group, with four wins, but were crushed by the Three Lions in the semi-finals. With this, India's wait for an ICC title continues since 2013. They will now tour to New Zealand for a white-ball series.

'Don't think any Indian captain...': Gautam Gambhir recalls MS Dhoni's laurels after India's T20 WC exit

<p>Novak Djokovic always manages to hit the headlines, whether for his on-court heroics or controversies entangling him from time to time. Djokovic was recently seen in action during the Paris Masters 2022 edition, where the Serbian lost the final to a 19-year-old&nbsp;Holger Rune (6-3, 3-6, 5-7). Now, the former world number one finds himself in a new controversy as a drink prepared by his physio during his semi-final clash in Paris, versus Stefanos Tsitsipas, has sparked speculations all around.</p>

<p>During the semi-final face-off between Djokovic and Tsitsipas, where the former won&nbsp;6-2, 3-6, 7-6 (4), the 35-year-old was given a drink by his&nbsp;physio, Ulises Baido, and his support team. The video of the same has gone viral on Twitter, raising eyebrows about what exactly did the drink have.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Recently, Jelena Djokovic -- Novak's wife -- strongly responded directly to the video on Twitter. She wrote, "I don’t see anything dodgy. In fact, I see people trying to be private about their business in a world where everyone feels like they have every right to point a camera at you whenever they want. Apparently, wanting/trying to be private makes you dodgy nowadays."</p>

<p>After a fan urged Djokovic’s team to share details regarding the mystery drink,&nbsp;Jelena Djokovic was quick to point out, "He will talk when he is ready to talk. This whole nonsense about making people speak about something they are not ready because OTHERS are unpatient is absurd." She added, "Sit a bit in silence. Mind yourself more. Not everything you see is controversial. It could be private. Is that allowed?"</p>

<p>Earlier in the year, Djokovic had reacted to similar queries with regard to his supplements at Wimbledon 2022, with his apparent inhalation of a supplement inside a water bottle irking many and being criticised. To this, the Serbian star had&nbsp;said it was a “magic potion” and brushed aside the question with a laugh.</p>

<p>Djokovic will now gear up for ATP Finals whereas his participation for 2023 Australian Open&nbsp;remains unclear due to his unvaccinated status.</p>


Novak Djokovic always manages to hit the headlines, whether for his on-court heroics or controversies entangling him from time to time. Djokovic was recently seen in action during the Paris Masters 2022 edition, where the Serbian lost the final to a 19-year-old Holger Rune (6-3, 3-6, 5-7).

Novak Djokovic always manages to hit the headlines, whether for his on-court heroics or controversies entangling him from time to time. Djokovic was recently seen in action during the Paris Masters 2022 edition, where the Serbian lost the final to a 19-year-old Holger Rune (6-3, 3-6, 5-7). Now, the former world number one finds himself in a new controversy as a drink prepared by his physio during his semi-final clash in Paris, versus Stefanos Tsitsipas, has sparked speculations all around. During the semi-final face-off between Djokovic and Tsitsipas, where the former won 6-2, 3-6, 7-6 (4), the 35-year-old was given a drink by his physio, Ulises Baido, and his support team. The video of the same has gone viral on Twitter, raising eyebrows about what exactly did the drink have. Can anyone who knows tennis explain what is going on here, and why it’s being done this way? It looks amazingly dodgy. pic.twitter.com/xoJHBLmTzA — Damian Reilly (@DamianReilly) November 6, 2022 × ALSO READ | WATCH: Ahead of Qatar World Cup, players shine light on LGBT, race and mental health issues Recently, Jelena Djokovic -- Novak's wife -- strongly responded directly to the video on Twitter. She wrote, "I don’t see anything dodgy. In fact, I see people trying to be private about their business in a world where everyone feels like they have every right to point a camera at you whenever they want. Apparently, wanting/trying to be private makes you dodgy nowadays." After a fan urged Djokovic’s team to share details regarding the mystery drink, Jelena Djokovic was quick to point out, "He will talk when he is ready to talk. This whole nonsense about making people speak about something they are not ready because OTHERS are unpatient is absurd." She added, "Sit a bit in silence. Mind yourself more. Not everything you see is controversial. It could be private. Is that allowed?" Earlier in the year, Djokovic had reacted to similar queries with regard to his supplements at Wimbledon 2022, with his apparent inhalation of a supplement inside a water bottle irking many and being criticised. To this, the Serbian star had said it was a “magic potion” and brushed aside the question with a laugh. Djokovic will now gear up for ATP Finals whereas his participation for 2023 Australian Open remains unclear due to his unvaccinated status.

Novak Djokovic's wife reacts strongly over Serbian's mystery drink in Paris Masters 2022

<p>A rousing second-half display from&nbsp;Manchester&nbsp;United&nbsp;earned the hosts a thrilling 4-2 victory over Aston Villa in the EFL Cup third round on Thursday. After an uneventful first half, the game sprang to life just after the break as Ollie Watkins clipped Villa into the lead, before the hosts went straight down the other end to level through Anthony Martial.</p>

<p>The chances kept coming and Villa retook the lead after Diogo Dalot inadvertently diverted the ball into his own net, only for&nbsp;United&nbsp;to quickly equalise again, Marcus Rashford applying the finish. The game opened up as it approached the latter stages and Bruno Fernandes, played in by substitute Alejandro Garnacho, put&nbsp;United&nbsp;ahead with a shot, off the back of Villa defender Tyrone Mings, 12 minutes from time.</p>

<p>Scott McTominay added a late fourth for&nbsp;United&nbsp;to put the seal on an exhilarating win over Villa who beat them 3-1 in the Premier League on Sunday. "It was a game of two halves," Rashford told Sky Sports. "First half it was not great in possession so it was similar to the other day. In the second half we played with a lot more confidence. "My aim is to enjoy my football and at the moment I am. If I am scoring goals and winning, then I am happy. "I try to end up in a place for the goal. I would say I am more comfortable on the wing, back to goal I need to improve a lot on that."</p>

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<p>United&nbsp;fell at the third-round stage last year at home to West Ham&nbsp;United and having put in a such a below-par showing in the first half at Old Trafford, the writing appeared to be on the wall again after Watkins's goal. Just as was the case the weekend, the&nbsp;United&nbsp;backline was too easily carved open by a Jacob Ramsey pass, and Watkins did the rest with a fine finish.</p>

<p>Martial, starting only his second game of an injury-ravaged campaign, tapped home Fernandes's perfect pass moment later, his fifth goal of the season, before Dalot's unfortunate intervention. From there on, however, it was all&nbsp;United, with Rashford celebrating his England World Cup call-up by flashing a strike wide before showing great determination to net his eighth goal of the season. Fernandes completed the comeback and McTominay's goal on the stretch, moments after he had thundered a strike against the crossbar, was thoroughly deserved as&nbsp;United&nbsp;progressed in style.</p>


A rousing second-half display from Manchester United earned the hosts a thrilling 4-2 victory over Aston Villa in the EFL Cup third round on Thursday. After an uneventful first half, the game sprang to life just after the break as Ollie Watkins clipped Villa into the lead, before the hosts went straight down the other end to level through Anthony Martial.

A rousing second-half display from Manchester United earned the hosts a thrilling 4-2 victory over Aston Villa in the EFL Cup third round on Thursday. After an uneventful first half, the game sprang to life just after the break as Ollie Watkins clipped Villa into the lead, before the hosts went straight down the other end to level through Anthony Martial. The chances kept coming and Villa retook the lead after Diogo Dalot inadvertently diverted the ball into his own net, only for United to quickly equalise again, Marcus Rashford applying the finish. The game opened up as it approached the latter stages and Bruno Fernandes, played in by substitute Alejandro Garnacho, put United ahead with a shot, off the back of Villa defender Tyrone Mings, 12 minutes from time. Scott McTominay added a late fourth for United to put the seal on an exhilarating win over Villa who beat them 3-1 in the Premier League on Sunday. "It was a game of two halves," Rashford told Sky Sports. "First half it was not great in possession so it was similar to the other day. In the second half we played with a lot more confidence. "My aim is to enjoy my football and at the moment I am. If I am scoring goals and winning, then I am happy. "I try to end up in a place for the goal. I would say I am more comfortable on the wing, back to goal I need to improve a lot on that." ALSO READ | Olivier Giroud makes the cut as France announce provisional squad for FIFA World Cup 2022 United fell at the third-round stage last year at home to West Ham United and having put in a such a below-par showing in the first half at Old Trafford, the writing appeared to be on the wall again after Watkins's goal. Just as was the case the weekend, the United backline was too easily carved open by a Jacob Ramsey pass, and Watkins did the rest with a fine finish. Martial, starting only his second game of an injury-ravaged campaign, tapped home Fernandes's perfect pass moment later, his fifth goal of the season, before Dalot's unfortunate intervention. From there on, however, it was all United, with Rashford celebrating his England World Cup call-up by flashing a strike wide before showing great determination to net his eighth goal of the season. Fernandes completed the comeback and McTominay's goal on the stretch, moments after he had thundered a strike against the crossbar, was thoroughly deserved as United progressed in style.

Manchester United roar back in style to sink Aston Villa 4-2 in EFL Cup

<p>Double Formula One world champion&nbsp;Max&nbsp;Verstappen&nbsp;said he was not a big fan of sprint races, despite winning both of the ones held this season, as the sport discusses future format changes. Sprint qualifying is held on Friday to determine the starting grid for a race on Saturday in which the top eight score points and that decides where drivers line up for Sunday's main event.</p>

<p>This weekend's Sao Paulo Grand Prix in Brazil will be the third sprint event of the year with six scheduled for next season. "Honestly, I'm just not a big fan of it,"&nbsp;Verstappen&nbsp;told reporters at Interlagos. "I feel like we don't really race (on Saturday). There are a few points that you get, right, but you also know that you can't really risk it because the main race is where you really get the points. "You don't do a pitstop so you just put on the tyre which will last the distance....You don't really see a lot of overtaking unless there is a car out of position. "So then it's not really that fun for me," added the Red Bull driver, who is going for his 15th win of the season on Sunday after clinching the title with four races to spare.</p>

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<p>Verstappen&nbsp;said he liked going straight into qualifying after one practice session on Friday rather than three at a regular grand prix. Formula One is considering making the sprint, which was introduced last year, a stand-alone event not linked to Sunday's starting grid in future to make it more exciting for fans.</p>

<p>The subject has been discussed by teams but no decision has been taken. Although Formula One has published a 2023 calendar with a record 24 races, it has yet to say where the sprints will be held.</p>


Double Formula One world champion Max Verstappen said he was not a big fan of sprint races, despite winning both of the ones held this season, as the sport discusses future format changes.

Double Formula One world champion Max Verstappen said he was not a big fan of sprint races, despite winning both of the ones held this season, as the sport discusses future format changes. Sprint qualifying is held on Friday to determine the starting grid for a race on Saturday in which the top eight score points and that decides where drivers line up for Sunday's main event. This weekend's Sao Paulo Grand Prix in Brazil will be the third sprint event of the year with six scheduled for next season. "Honestly, I'm just not a big fan of it," Verstappen told reporters at Interlagos. "I feel like we don't really race (on Saturday). There are a few points that you get, right, but you also know that you can't really risk it because the main race is where you really get the points. "You don't do a pitstop so you just put on the tyre which will last the distance....You don't really see a lot of overtaking unless there is a car out of position. "So then it's not really that fun for me," added the Red Bull driver, who is going for his 15th win of the season on Sunday after clinching the title with four races to spare. ALSO READ | Honorary Brazilian Lewis Hamilton would love a 'home' win Verstappen said he liked going straight into qualifying after one practice session on Friday rather than three at a regular grand prix. Formula One is considering making the sprint, which was introduced last year, a stand-alone event not linked to Sunday's starting grid in future to make it more exciting for fans. The subject has been discussed by teams but no decision has been taken. Although Formula One has published a 2023 calendar with a record 24 races, it has yet to say where the sprints will be held.

Double F1 world champion Max Verstappen no fan of F1 sprint races as format change mooted

<p>India`s Lovlina Borgohain on Friday bagged gold medal in the women`s 75kg category at the Asian Boxing Championship 2022. Lovlina defeated Ruzmetova Sokhiba of Uzbekistan 5:0 by unanimous decision in the final. This is Lovlina`s first gold medal on the Asian stage. India`s star boxer`s victory is noteworthy because it is her first medal in the 75 kg division. Because her previous weight category was dropped from the Paris Olympics schedule, she has moved up from 69 kg.</p>

<p>Before this, Lovlina had bronze medals from the Olympics, World Championships, and Asian Championships to her name. It would appear that the Assam boxer has launched her campaign for the Olympics in spectacular fashion now that she has a gold medal in her trophy cabinet. In addition to Lovlina, two other competitors, Parveen Hooda (63 kg) and Saweety (81 kg), also took home gold in their respective weight divisions on Friday. Minakshi settled for silver in the 52 kg category.</p>

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<p>India now have three gold medals overall from this edition. At the Asian Championships in 2017, only one Indian woman, Pinki Rani, took home the gold medal.</p>

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India`s Lovlina Borgohain on Friday bagged gold medal in the women`s 75kg category at the Asian Boxing Championship 2022. Lovlina defeated Ruzmetova Sokhiba of Uzbekistan 5:0 by unanimous decision in the final.

India`s Lovlina Borgohain on Friday bagged gold medal in the women`s 75kg category at the Asian Boxing Championship 2022. Lovlina defeated Ruzmetova Sokhiba of Uzbekistan 5:0 by unanimous decision in the final. This is Lovlina`s first gold medal on the Asian stage. India`s star boxer`s victory is noteworthy because it is her first medal in the 75 kg division. Because her previous weight category was dropped from the Paris Olympics schedule, she has moved up from 69 kg. Before this, Lovlina had bronze medals from the Olympics, World Championships, and Asian Championships to her name. It would appear that the Assam boxer has launched her campaign for the Olympics in spectacular fashion now that she has a gold medal in her trophy cabinet. In addition to Lovlina, two other competitors, Parveen Hooda (63 kg) and Saweety (81 kg), also took home gold in their respective weight divisions on Friday. Minakshi settled for silver in the 52 kg category. ALSO READ | Sania Mirza's Instagram post goes viral amid divorce rumours with husband Shoaib Malik India now have three gold medals overall from this edition. At the Asian Championships in 2017, only one Indian woman, Pinki Rani, took home the gold medal. ×

Lovlina Borgohain bags gold in 75kg category during Asian Boxing Championship

<p>The family of England World Cup winner Nobby Stiles said Friday they were among a group of families planning to sue the Football Association over their failure to protect players from brain injuries.</p>

<p>Lawyers representing the Stiles family have accused several football authorities, including England's governing FA, of taking insufficient action to reduce heading the ball in training and during matches.&nbsp;&nbsp;They also claim on-pitch assessments of players showing symptoms of concussion are "not fit for purpose".</p>

<p>Stiles died in October 2020 aged 78 having suffered from dementia. He was found to have chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a progressive brain condition caused by repeated blows to the head. His son, John Stiles, said Friday: "Since dad died, I have been part of a campaign to address the ongoing scandal of dementia in football in all its various aspects.</p>

<p>"This potential lawsuit is part of this overall campaign for justice for the victims, like dad, and for fundamental change in an industry that continues to cause the death and illness of thousands of players (professional and amateur, men and women) every year."</p>

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<p>Three other members of the England team that beat the then West Germany 4-2 in the 1966 World Cup final at Wembley -- Jack Charlton, Martin Peters and Ray Wilson -- were suffering with dementia at the time of their deaths.</p>

<p>And another member of the team, football great Bobby Charlton, whom Stiles also played alongside at Manchester United, was diagnosed with dementia last year. While there have long been concerns over the safety of boxing, given the effects of repeated blows to the head, several other sports are now confronting the potential consequences of brain injury.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Former England rugby union forward Steve Thompson is one of scores of players in the 15-a-side game who have decided to sue a number of governing bodies for negligence. The 44-year-old, a member of the England team that won the 2003 Rugby World Cup, has been diagnosed with early onset dementia.</p>

<p>Research published last month by Glasgow consultant neuropathologist Willie Stewart suggested elite players could be at a significantly greater risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases such as dementia, Parkinson's and motor neurone disease.</p>


The family of England World Cup winner Nobby Stiles said Friday they were among a group of families planning to sue the Football Association over their failure to protect players from brain injuries.

The family of England World Cup winner Nobby Stiles said Friday they were among a group of families planning to sue the Football Association over their failure to protect players from brain injuries. Lawyers representing the Stiles family have accused several football authorities, including England's governing FA, of taking insufficient action to reduce heading the ball in training and during matches. They also claim on-pitch assessments of players showing symptoms of concussion are "not fit for purpose". Stiles died in October 2020 aged 78 having suffered from dementia. He was found to have chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a progressive brain condition caused by repeated blows to the head. His son, John Stiles, said Friday: "Since dad died, I have been part of a campaign to address the ongoing scandal of dementia in football in all its various aspects. "This potential lawsuit is part of this overall campaign for justice for the victims, like dad, and for fundamental change in an industry that continues to cause the death and illness of thousands of players (professional and amateur, men and women) every year." ALSO READ | From Brazil to France: Listing winners of past five editions of the FIFA World Cup Three other members of the England team that beat the then West Germany 4-2 in the 1966 World Cup final at Wembley -- Jack Charlton, Martin Peters and Ray Wilson -- were suffering with dementia at the time of their deaths. And another member of the team, football great Bobby Charlton, whom Stiles also played alongside at Manchester United, was diagnosed with dementia last year. While there have long been concerns over the safety of boxing, given the effects of repeated blows to the head, several other sports are now confronting the potential consequences of brain injury. Former England rugby union forward Steve Thompson is one of scores of players in the 15-a-side game who have decided to sue a number of governing bodies for negligence. The 44-year-old, a member of the England team that won the 2003 Rugby World Cup, has been diagnosed with early onset dementia. Research published last month by Glasgow consultant neuropathologist Willie Stewart suggested elite players could be at a significantly greater risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases such as dementia, Parkinson's and motor neurone disease.

England's World Cup winner Nobby Stiles' family to sue FA over brain injuries

<p>Seven-times&nbsp;Formula&nbsp;One&nbsp;world champion Lewis Hamilton said dominant Red Bull rival Max Verstappen had done&nbsp;an "amazing job" in winning a second title this season and could be proud of his achievement. Verstappen, 25, last month clinched his second successive crown with four races to spare. The Dutch driver and Hamilton battled until the last lap of the final race in 2021, with Verstappen prevailing after former race director Michael Masi made a controversial change to the safety car re-start procedure.</p>

<p>This year, Red Bull have far outperformed Hamilton's Mercedes team and Verstappen has won a record 14 races out of 20 with two remaining. "I think he's done&nbsp;an amazing job, he's done&nbsp;everything he had to do. The team provided him with an amazing car and he's delivered pretty much every weekend," Hamilton told reporters at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix on Thursday. "He can be proud of the job he's done, I know what it feels to be in a position like that," added the 37-year-old Briton, who has yet to win this year.</p>

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<p>Red Bull have also clinched the constructors' world title for the first time since 2013 after eight championships in a row for Mercedes, who are 40 points behind second-placed Ferrari. Hamilton said securing the runner-up slot was important for team staff as it meant higher bonuses at a time when Britain was going through a cost of living crisis with energy costs rocketing.</p>

<p>"I'm told and I can see how impactful and important that is for them," he said. Hamilton was this week made an honorary citizen of Brazil by the country's lower house of Congress and has visited a slum in Rio de Janeiro where he met with children from a social project. The Briton, who last week attended an event to promote next year's inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix, said he was more excited to be in Brazil than Nevada. Hamilton has won three times at Sao Paulo's Interlagos circuit, where he was also crowned world champion for the first time in 2008.</p>


Seven-times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton said dominant Red Bull rival Max Verstappen had done an "amazing job" in winning a second title this season and could be proud of his achievement.

Seven-times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton said dominant Red Bull rival Max Verstappen had done an "amazing job" in winning a second title this season and could be proud of his achievement. Verstappen, 25, last month clinched his second successive crown with four races to spare. The Dutch driver and Hamilton battled until the last lap of the final race in 2021, with Verstappen prevailing after former race director Michael Masi made a controversial change to the safety car re-start procedure. This year, Red Bull have far outperformed Hamilton's Mercedes team and Verstappen has won a record 14 races out of 20 with two remaining. "I think he's done an amazing job, he's done everything he had to do. The team provided him with an amazing car and he's delivered pretty much every weekend," Hamilton told reporters at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix on Thursday. "He can be proud of the job he's done, I know what it feels to be in a position like that," added the 37-year-old Briton, who has yet to win this year. ALSO READ | Double F1 world champion Max Verstappen no fan of F1 sprint races as format change mooted Red Bull have also clinched the constructors' world title for the first time since 2013 after eight championships in a row for Mercedes, who are 40 points behind second-placed Ferrari. Hamilton said securing the runner-up slot was important for team staff as it meant higher bonuses at a time when Britain was going through a cost of living crisis with energy costs rocketing. "I'm told and I can see how impactful and important that is for them," he said. Hamilton was this week made an honorary citizen of Brazil by the country's lower house of Congress and has visited a slum in Rio de Janeiro where he met with children from a social project. The Briton, who last week attended an event to promote next year's inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix, said he was more excited to be in Brazil than Nevada. Hamilton has won three times at Sao Paulo's Interlagos circuit, where he was also crowned world champion for the first time in 2008.

Max Verstappen can be proud of an 'amazing job', says arch-rival Lewis Hamilton

<p>Indian tennis icon Sania Mirza and Pakistan's veteran cricketer Shoaib Malik remain one of the most-loved couples. The two got married in 2010 and were blessed with a baby boy Izhaan Mirza Malik in late 2018. Nonetheless, the couple has made heads turn recently due to&nbsp;divorce rumours. It is being said that their marriage has hit rock bottom and the couple have separated. However, nothing is official.</p>

<p>Sania, who is living&nbsp;apart from her husband Shoaib but co-parenting their son Izhaan, remains active on social media platforms amid the rumours.&nbsp;Recently, she shared an adorable picture with her son Izhaan captioned, "The moments that get me through the hardest days".&nbsp;Since then, the power couple's fans have been left&nbsp;concerned.</p>

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<p>A news report, by Inside Sport, recently stated that Sania-Shoaib’s close friend has confirmed their separation. He revealed, "Yes, they are officially divorced now. I can’t disclose more than that but can confirm that they have separated." Meanwhile, both Sania and Shoaib have not responded to these&nbsp;rumours.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Talking of Sania's viral Instagram post, it&nbsp;might be perceived as a strong hint towards a split, however, it&nbsp;can also have any other meaning. There are chances that all this might be nothing but just a difficult phase in their relationship.</p>

<p>The rumours spread like wildfire when recently Shoaib was clueless on being asked about his wife's tennis academies and their locations.&nbsp;In one of the recent Pakistani cricket shows ‘Ask The Pavilion’,&nbsp;Malik's reaction caught everyone's attention when he said, "I don’t really have proper information about the locations.” He added, "I have never been to any of those academies." The former Pakistan captain's response shocked ex-pacer and panellist Waqar Younis who said, "What sort of husband you are?"</p>

<p>One still hopes for all this to be sheer rumours and nothing else!</p>

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Indian tennis icon Sania Mirza and Pakistan's veteran cricketer Shoaib Malik remain one of the most-loved couples. The two got married in 2010 and were blessed with a baby boy Izhaan Mirza Malik in late 2018.

Indian tennis icon Sania Mirza and Pakistan's veteran cricketer Shoaib Malik remain one of the most-loved couples. The two got married in 2010 and were blessed with a baby boy Izhaan Mirza Malik in late 2018. Nonetheless, the couple has made heads turn recently due to divorce rumours. It is being said that their marriage has hit rock bottom and the couple have separated. However, nothing is official. Sania, who is living apart from her husband Shoaib but co-parenting their son Izhaan, remains active on social media platforms amid the rumours. Recently, she shared an adorable picture with her son Izhaan captioned, "The moments that get me through the hardest days". Since then, the power couple's fans have been left concerned. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sania Mirza (@mirzasaniar) × ALSO READ | Novak Djokovic's wife reacts strongly over Serbian's mystery drink in Paris Masters 2022 A news report, by Inside Sport, recently stated that Sania-Shoaib’s close friend has confirmed their separation. He revealed, "Yes, they are officially divorced now. I can’t disclose more than that but can confirm that they have separated." Meanwhile, both Sania and Shoaib have not responded to these rumours. Talking of Sania's viral Instagram post, it might be perceived as a strong hint towards a split, however, it can also have any other meaning. There are chances that all this might be nothing but just a difficult phase in their relationship. The rumours spread like wildfire when recently Shoaib was clueless on being asked about his wife's tennis academies and their locations. In one of the recent Pakistani cricket shows ‘Ask The Pavilion’, Malik's reaction caught everyone's attention when he said, "I don’t really have proper information about the locations.” He added, "I have never been to any of those academies." The former Pakistan captain's response shocked ex-pacer and panellist Waqar Younis who said, "What sort of husband you are?" One still hopes for all this to be sheer rumours and nothing else! ×

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<p>Rohit Sharma-led India lost to England by 10&nbsp;wickets in the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2022 edition on Thursday (November 10). Being asked to bat first, at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, India managed a par score of 168 for 6 but Jos Butler's 80 not out and Alex Hales' 86* propelled the Three Lions to the tournament final, where they face Pakistan at the MCG, Melbourne on Sunday (November 13).</p>

<p>With another heartbreaking result in an ICC event, the senior men's team's wait for a mega title continues since 2013. Post the defeat, many former cricketers have reacted to the T20 WC campaign and opined on the road ahead. Former Indian opener-turned-commentator Virender Sehwag has slammed the senior players and called for the inclusion of young faces who can play fearless cricket.</p>

<p>Sehwag pointed out that senior players are given&nbsp;rest during bilateral series,&nbsp;allowing&nbsp; youngsters to feature in the XI, however, the seniors pip the young guns -- irrespective of their performances in limited opportunities -- and to play the ICC events, where India have been without a title since 2013.</p>

<p>Sehwag said on Cricbuzz, "You are winning the bilateral series at home, but you need to see how many of your top players are playing there. They usually take a break, and new players get in who also taste victory in bilateral series. So, if they are winning there, then why can’t they be tried here (in the World Cup)."</p>

<p>"You never know. There are players who play the kind of fearless cricket we're talking about. Be it Ishan Kishan, Sanju Samson, Prithvi Shaw, or Ruturaj Gaikwad. All of them are international players and score runs. As the seniors have been rested, several youngsters are set to tour New Zealand; what reward will they receive if they win in New Zealand?," he asked.</p>

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<p>"So, the pressure has to be there on seniors. They should be told that there are boys who are scoring well. And if the seniors don’t perform well, they might be told, ‘thank you, very much’ by the board," Sehwag further added.</p>

<p>Sehwag has a genuine point given India have had all the experience in past ICC events and still haven't won a mega title over the years. Many have called for a change in guard with Hardik Pandya to be named the T20I captain and a new team can revolve around him.</p>

<p>It remains to be seen in which direction is Team India headed post the T20 WC. For now, Hardik is set to lead India in the forthcoming T20I series in the New Zealand tour, from November 18, whereas Shikhar Dhawan will take charge of the ODI side versus the Kiwis.</p>

<p>Rohit, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, etc. will be back during the Bangladesh tour, in December 2022, featuring two Tests and three ODIs.</p>


Rohit Sharma-led India lost to England by 10 wickets in the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2022 edition on Thursday (November 10). Being asked to bat first, at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, India managed a par score of 168 for 6 but Jos Butler's 80 not out and Alex Hales' 86* propelled the Three Lions to the tournament final, where they face Pakistan at the MCG, Melbourne on Sunday (November 13).

Rohit Sharma-led India lost to England by 10 wickets in the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2022 edition on Thursday (November 10). Being asked to bat first, at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, India managed a par score of 168 for 6 but Jos Butler's 80 not out and Alex Hales' 86* propelled the Three Lions to the tournament final, where they face Pakistan at the MCG, Melbourne on Sunday (November 13). With another heartbreaking result in an ICC event, the senior men's team's wait for a mega title continues since 2013. Post the defeat, many former cricketers have reacted to the T20 WC campaign and opined on the road ahead. Former Indian opener-turned-commentator Virender Sehwag has slammed the senior players and called for the inclusion of young faces who can play fearless cricket. Sehwag pointed out that senior players are given rest during bilateral series, allowing youngsters to feature in the XI, however, the seniors pip the young guns -- irrespective of their performances in limited opportunities -- and to play the ICC events, where India have been without a title since 2013. Sehwag said on Cricbuzz, "You are winning the bilateral series at home, but you need to see how many of your top players are playing there. They usually take a break, and new players get in who also taste victory in bilateral series. So, if they are winning there, then why can’t they be tried here (in the World Cup)." "You never know. There are players who play the kind of fearless cricket we're talking about. Be it Ishan Kishan, Sanju Samson, Prithvi Shaw, or Ruturaj Gaikwad. All of them are international players and score runs. As the seniors have been rested, several youngsters are set to tour New Zealand; what reward will they receive if they win in New Zealand?," he asked. ALSO READ | 'Don't think any Indian captain...': Gautam Gambhir recalls MS Dhoni's laurels after India's T20 WC exit "So, the pressure has to be there on seniors. They should be told that there are boys who are scoring well. And if the seniors don’t perform well, they might be told, ‘thank you, very much’ by the board," Sehwag further added. Sehwag has a genuine point given India have had all the experience in past ICC events and still haven't won a mega title over the years. Many have called for a change in guard with Hardik Pandya to be named the T20I captain and a new team can revolve around him. It remains to be seen in which direction is Team India headed post the T20 WC. For now, Hardik is set to lead India in the forthcoming T20I series in the New Zealand tour, from November 18, whereas Shikhar Dhawan will take charge of the ODI side versus the Kiwis. Rohit, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, etc. will be back during the Bangladesh tour, in December 2022, featuring two Tests and three ODIs.

'BCCI can say thank you if...': Sehwag slams seniors after T20 WC exit, calls for youngsters' inclusion

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