Gujarat Titans have announced that they will host their inaugural event at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.

As it is the world's largest cricket stadium and the team's home ground, the event will echo the spirit of the Gujarat Titans and the legacy of the state they represent.

The event will be graced by the players, partners and other dignitaries.

Gujarat Titans will set another benchmark with the launch of the team jersey during this event, designed to elicit active fan engagement.

Building on its logo launch, the jersey launch will also be a trendsetter for India's sporting community.

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As one of the latest entrants into the Indian Premier League (IPL), Gujarat Titans have been creating a lot of buzz with their team building and the pioneering efforts they have taken in terms of fan engagement.

Signing up of Hardik Pandya, Shubman Gill and Rashid Khan in January 2022 followed by the selection of a host of international and domestic stars at the auction, has created a well-balanced squad with a mixture of youth and experience.

The team is all set for its debut season which will be preceded by a pre-season camp at its iconic home stadium at Ahmedabad.

Gujarat Titans have announced that they will host their inaugural event at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday. As it is the world's largest cricket stadium and the team's home ground, the event will echo the spirit of the Gujarat Titans and the legacy of the state they represent.

Gujarat Titans have announced that they will host their inaugural event at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday. As it is the world's largest cricket stadium and the team's home ground, the event will echo the spirit of the Gujarat Titans and the legacy of the state they represent. The event will be graced by the players, partners and other dignitaries. Gujarat Titans will set another benchmark with the launch of the team jersey during this event, designed to elicit active fan engagement. Building on its logo launch, the jersey launch will also be a trendsetter for India's sporting community. ALSO READ: It's a text message I will never delete: Adam Gilchrist reveals his last chat with Shane Warne As one of the latest entrants into the Indian Premier League (IPL), Gujarat Titans have been creating a lot of buzz with their team building and the pioneering efforts they have taken in terms of fan engagement. Signing up of Hardik Pandya, Shubman Gill and Rashid Khan in January 2022 followed by the selection of a host of international and domestic stars at the auction, has created a well-balanced squad with a mixture of youth and experience. The team is all set for its debut season which will be preceded by a pre-season camp at its iconic home stadium at Ahmedabad.

IPL 2022: Gujarat Titans to host its inaugural event at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad

After a spirited 107-run win in their tournament-opener, Mithali Raj-led India lost their second encounter in the ongoing ICC Women's World Cup on Thursday (March 09). Facing home side New Zealand, Indian eves faltered with the bat to lose by 62 runs and now they will have to regroup ahead of their clash versus the Stafanie Taylor-led Windies line-up (who are unbeaten so far after two games).

Coming to India's run so far, they have fared well with the ball, spearheaded by Jhulan Goswami. While India managed to dismiss an average Pakistani batting line-up for a paltry 137. On the other hand, India claimed an early wicket versus the White Ferns, but couldn't get rid of the top and middle-order before staging a mini-comeback towards the end of the innings to&nbsp;restrict the New Zealanders for 260/9. At one stage,&nbsp;it seemed the hosts would've surpassed the 280-run mark.

With the bat, India need to buckle up. In their opening game, they were 114-6 before Sneh Rana-Pooja Vastrakar bailed them out. In the game versus the Kiwis, India were never in the hunt in pursuit of 261 as their timid approach with the bat was heavily criticised and remains a big concern going forward. The likes of Smriti Mandhana, Mithali, Shefali Verman, Yastika Bhatia, Deepti Sharma, etc. need to up the ante to not add pressure towards the end of the innings.

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WWC 2022 match prediction between India vs West Indies:&nbsp;Given that West Indies have been on a roll, by delivering both with bat and ball and holding their nerves in tight situations, India will feel the heat ahead of the face-off. The momentum and form is with West Indies -- who beat hosts New Zealand and defenders England -- and, thus,&nbsp;Mithali &amp; Co. will have to bat smartly to not lose two in two.

After a spirited 107-run win in their tournament-opener, Mithali Raj-led India lost their second encounter in the ongoing ICC Women's World Cup on Thursday (March 09).

After a spirited 107-run win in their tournament-opener, Mithali Raj-led India lost their second encounter in the ongoing ICC Women's World Cup on Thursday (March 09). Facing home side New Zealand, Indian eves faltered with the bat to lose by 62 runs and now they will have to regroup ahead of their clash versus the Stafanie Taylor-led Windies line-up (who are unbeaten so far after two games). Coming to India's run so far, they have fared well with the ball, spearheaded by Jhulan Goswami. While India managed to dismiss an average Pakistani batting line-up for a paltry 137. On the other hand, India claimed an early wicket versus the White Ferns, but couldn't get rid of the top and middle-order before staging a mini-comeback towards the end of the innings to restrict the New Zealanders for 260/9. At one stage, it seemed the hosts would've surpassed the 280-run mark. With the bat, India need to buckle up. In their opening game, they were 114-6 before Sneh Rana-Pooja Vastrakar bailed them out. In the game versus the Kiwis, India were never in the hunt in pursuit of 261 as their timid approach with the bat was heavily criticised and remains a big concern going forward. The likes of Smriti Mandhana, Mithali, Shefali Verman, Yastika Bhatia, Deepti Sharma, etc. need to up the ante to not add pressure towards the end of the innings. ALSO READ | Watch: Katey Martin gives fist-pump to Jhulan Goswami after her perfect yorker in India-NZ WWC encounter WWC 2022 match prediction between India vs West Indies: Given that West Indies have been on a roll, by delivering both with bat and ball and holding their nerves in tight situations, India will feel the heat ahead of the face-off. The momentum and form is with West Indies -- who beat hosts New Zealand and defenders England -- and, thus, Mithali & Co. will have to bat smartly to not lose two in two.

IND vs WI prediction: Who will win WWC 2022 match between India and West Indies?

Injury-hit Sri Lanka will need nothing less than a miracle to deny hosts India a 2-0 sweep in the test series when the two sides meet in the second and final test in Bengaluru, which will be played under the lights from Saturday.

India have not lost a series at home in the longest format since their 2-1 defeat by England in 2012 and won their 14th consecutive series at home when they beat inaugural World Test Champions New Zealand at the end of last year.

Led by new test captain Rohit Sharma, the side blanked Sri Lanka by an innings and 222 runs inside three days in the opening match against Mohali.

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Sharma's side will be firm favourites to extend their unbeaten streak, having never lost a test match to Sri Lanka at home and their last defeat against the southern neighbours coming way back in 2015 in the longest format.

To make matters worse for the touring side, Pathum Nissanka, who scored an unbeaten 61 in the first innings at Mohali, has been ruled out of the pink-ball test with a back injury.

Fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera, who missed the first match with an injury, was also unavailable, while fellow paceman Lahiru Kumara injured his hamstring on the opening day at Mohali.

"Injuries have been a huge concern for us," Sri Lanka captain Dimuth Karunaratne told reporters on Friday.

"We have few bowlers and to win a test we need 20 wickets. So it's very hard to win against a team like India."

The hosts, in contrast, have welcomed back fit-again Axar Patel for the Bengaluru test and the left-arm spinner is expected to replace Jayant Yadav in the side if India decide to continue with three tweakers.

It will be the third day-night test in India and the hosts have won both their previous pink-ball contests - against England and Bangladesh.

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India vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah felt playing a test match under lights, with a pink ball, required a lot of mental adjustment.

"We are still very new in this format," the hosts'&nbsp;fast bowling spearhead said, adding that India were yet to decide on their combination for the match.

"As children growing up we've not played a lot with pink ball. We're not used to catching the pink ball, bowling with the pink ball, as batters playing against the pink ball.

"So it`s a mental adjustment."

Injury-hit Sri Lanka will need nothing less than a miracle to deny hosts India a 2-0 sweep in the test series when the two sides meet in the second and final test in Bengaluru, which will be played under the lights from Saturday.

Injury-hit Sri Lanka will need nothing less than a miracle to deny hosts India a 2-0 sweep in the test series when the two sides meet in the second and final test in Bengaluru, which will be played under the lights from Saturday. India have not lost a series at home in the longest format since their 2-1 defeat by England in 2012 and won their 14th consecutive series at home when they beat inaugural World Test Champions New Zealand at the end of last year. Led by new test captain Rohit Sharma, the side blanked Sri Lanka by an innings and 222 runs inside three days in the opening match against Mohali. ALSO READ: Why not Ravindra Jadeja? Former India cricketer questions BCCI over not awarding A+ contract to all-rounder Sharma's side will be firm favourites to extend their unbeaten streak, having never lost a test match to Sri Lanka at home and their last defeat against the southern neighbours coming way back in 2015 in the longest format. To make matters worse for the touring side, Pathum Nissanka, who scored an unbeaten 61 in the first innings at Mohali, has been ruled out of the pink-ball test with a back injury. Fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera, who missed the first match with an injury, was also unavailable, while fellow paceman Lahiru Kumara injured his hamstring on the opening day at Mohali. "Injuries have been a huge concern for us," Sri Lanka captain Dimuth Karunaratne told reporters on Friday. "We have few bowlers and to win a test we need 20 wickets. So it's very hard to win against a team like India." The hosts, in contrast, have welcomed back fit-again Axar Patel for the Bengaluru test and the left-arm spinner is expected to replace Jayant Yadav in the side if India decide to continue with three tweakers. It will be the third day-night test in India and the hosts have won both their previous pink-ball contests - against England and Bangladesh. ALSO READ: His batting is phenomenal but how well he kept: Dinesh Karthik heaps praise on ever-improving Rishabh Pant India vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah felt playing a test match under lights, with a pink ball, required a lot of mental adjustment. "We are still very new in this format," the hosts' fast bowling spearhead said, adding that India were yet to decide on their combination for the match. "As children growing up we've not played a lot with pink ball. We're not used to catching the pink ball, bowling with the pink ball, as batters playing against the pink ball. "So it`s a mental adjustment."

Rohit Sharma's Team India look to seal series in pink-ball Test against injury-hit Sri Lanka

Rohit Sharma-led Team India was clinical in the Test series opener versus Sri Lanka, in Mohali, to register a massive win, by an innings and 222 runs. With this, India gained an unassailable 1-0 lead in the two-match series and will now go for the kill in the final Test, which gets underway on March 12 at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.

Ahead of the second and final Test, which will be a pink-ball contest, Rohit Sharma and off-spinner R Ashwin have a few milestones in sight. For the unversed, former skipper Virat Kohli is India's leading run-getter in day-night encounters in whites. Kohli has 241 runs in 3 Tests, including a ton (which remains his last triple-figure knock at the highest level), whereas his predecessor Rohit is at the second spot. Hitman is 129 runs behind (112) and, thus, will hope for a big score to surpass Kohli, unless the latter also manages a daddy hundred.

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Coming to Ashwin, the 35-year-old offie scripted history by surpassing Kapil Dev's wicket-tally (434) during the Mohali Test. He is now India's second-highest wicket-taker (436) and is on the verge of going past Dale Steyn's tally (439) in the overall list to take the eighth spot. Muttiah Muralitharan (800), Shane Warne (708), and Anil Kumble (619) occupy&nbsp;the top-three spots.

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In addition, Ashwin is eyeing to surpass Kumble's elusive record at home. Among Indians, Kumble has registered most&nbsp;five-fers at home (25)&nbsp;whereas Ashwin has&nbsp;24 fifers and one&nbsp;away from equalling&nbsp;the former spinner.&nbsp;

India will also hope for another flawless performance to keep up with other top contenders in the race for the WTC final spot in the ongoing second cycle.

Rohit Sharma-led Team India was clinical in the Test series opener versus Sri Lanka, in Mohali, to register a massive win, by an innings and 222 runs. With this, India gained an unassailable 1-0 lead in the two-match series and will now go for the kill in the final Test, which gets underway on March 12 at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.

Rohit Sharma-led Team India was clinical in the Test series opener versus Sri Lanka, in Mohali, to register a massive win, by an innings and 222 runs. With this, India gained an unassailable 1-0 lead in the two-match series and will now go for the kill in the final Test, which gets underway on March 12 at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. Ahead of the second and final Test, which will be a pink-ball contest, Rohit Sharma and off-spinner R Ashwin have a few milestones in sight. For the unversed, former skipper Virat Kohli is India's leading run-getter in day-night encounters in whites. Kohli has 241 runs in 3 Tests, including a ton (which remains his last triple-figure knock at the highest level), whereas his predecessor Rohit is at the second spot. Hitman is 129 runs behind (112) and, thus, will hope for a big score to surpass Kohli, unless the latter also manages a daddy hundred. ALSO READ | From top earners to players with big pay cuts: BCCI's new central contracts list for 2021-22 Coming to Ashwin, the 35-year-old offie scripted history by surpassing Kapil Dev's wicket-tally (434) during the Mohali Test. He is now India's second-highest wicket-taker (436) and is on the verge of going past Dale Steyn's tally (439) in the overall list to take the eighth spot. Muttiah Muralitharan (800), Shane Warne (708), and Anil Kumble (619) occupy the top-three spots. ALSO READ | R Ashwin surpasses Kapil Dev: A look at India's highest wicket-takers in Tests In addition, Ashwin is eyeing to surpass Kumble's elusive record at home. Among Indians, Kumble has registered most five-fers at home (25) whereas Ashwin has 24 fifers and one away from equalling the former spinner. India will also hope for another flawless performance to keep up with other top contenders in the race for the WTC final spot in the ongoing second cycle.

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Anyone interested in buying Chelsea Football Club can approach the British government and make a proposal, the government&nbsp;said on Friday after it sanctioned current owner Roman Abramovich and halted his planned sale of the club.

"As the license conditions are written today, the sale would not be allowed," Britain's technology minister Chris Philp told Sky News.

"However, if a buyer emerged it would be open to that buyer or to that football club to approach the government and ask for the conditions to be varied in a way that allows that sale to take place."

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The government, which has been under pressure to ramp up sanctions on Russian oligarchs after Moscow's invasion of Ukraine late last month, imposed a travel ban and froze the assets owned by Abramovich on Thursday.

The announcement effectively brought to a halt his recently-announced plans to sell the West London football club, which he had expected to fetch more than three billion pounds ($3.93 billion).

Separately, London-listed Russian steelmaker Evraz, in which Abramovich is the largest shareholder with a 28.6% stake according to Refinitiv Eikon, said on Friday its entire board had quit.

Anyone interested in buying Chelsea Football Club can approach the British government and make a proposal, the government said on Friday after it sanctioned current owner Roman Abramovich and halted his planned sale of the club.

Anyone interested in buying Chelsea Football Club can approach the British government and make a proposal, the government said on Friday after it sanctioned current owner Roman Abramovich and halted his planned sale of the club. "As the license conditions are written today, the sale would not be allowed," Britain's technology minister Chris Philp told Sky News. "However, if a buyer emerged it would be open to that buyer or to that football club to approach the government and ask for the conditions to be varied in a way that allows that sale to take place." ALSO READ: Premier League: Chelsea ignore off-field turmoil to beat Norwich City 3-1 The government, which has been under pressure to ramp up sanctions on Russian oligarchs after Moscow's invasion of Ukraine late last month, imposed a travel ban and froze the assets owned by Abramovich on Thursday. The announcement effectively brought to a halt his recently-announced plans to sell the West London football club, which he had expected to fetch more than three billion pounds ($3.93 billion). Separately, London-listed Russian steelmaker Evraz, in which Abramovich is the largest shareholder with a 28.6% stake according to Refinitiv Eikon, said on Friday its entire board had quit.

Anyone interested in buying Chelsea can approach British government, says minister Chris Philp

Professional boxing`s British governing body said on Thursday it would not allow boxers registered or licensed in Russia and Belarus to fight in Britain. The British Boxing Board of Control`s statement follows global sporting sanctions in response to Russia`s invasion of Ukraine.

No major professional fights in Britain are currently scheduled involving boxers from Russia or Belarus.

Russian light-heavyweight world champion Dmitry Bivol is due to fight Mexican Saul "Canelo" Alvarez in a high-profile WBA title fight in Las Vegas on May 7, a bout that has faced calls for cancellation.

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Ukraine`s former world heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko, whose older brother Vitali is mayor of Kyiv, told the BBC this week that the fight should not be allowed to proceed.

Professional boxing`s British governing body said on Thursday it would not allow boxers registered or licensed in Russia and Belarus to fight in Britain. The British Boxing Board of Control`s statement follows global sporting sanctions in response to Russia`s invasion of Ukraine.

Professional boxing`s British governing body said on Thursday it would not allow boxers registered or licensed in Russia and Belarus to fight in Britain. The British Boxing Board of Control`s statement follows global sporting sanctions in response to Russia`s invasion of Ukraine. No major professional fights in Britain are currently scheduled involving boxers from Russia or Belarus. Russian light-heavyweight world champion Dmitry Bivol is due to fight Mexican Saul "Canelo" Alvarez in a high-profile WBA title fight in Las Vegas on May 7, a bout that has faced calls for cancellation. ALSO READ | Former Finland captain Finn Sparv wins hearts, hands over apartment keys to Ukrainian refugees Ukraine`s former world heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko, whose older brother Vitali is mayor of Kyiv, told the BBC this week that the fight should not be allowed to proceed.

British board bans boxers from Russia and Belarus in wake of Ukraine crisis

Shane Warne passed away on March 04 (Friday), leaving a huge void in the cricketing fraternity. The 52-year-old was in Thailand on a personal trip when he breathed his last due to a suspected heart attack. As the world cricket is still trying to recover from the loss of one of their all-time greats, former Aussie wicketkeeper-batsman and Warne's ex-teammate Adam Gilchrist spilled the beans on his relationship with the leg spinner and his last chat with him.

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"I spoke to Shane about a week ago. I received a really nice text from him. Probably, I am assuming this was eight hours before he passed away. He was just sending me a message. He was one of the few guys that consistently called me church. It’s a nickname only those in the inner circle knew about – about being confused by a young English fan and they called me 'Eric Gilchurch'. He always called me 'Churchy' and it always felt like a term of endearment from a friend," Gilchrist told ABC News.

"He messaged me saying, 'Church, wonderful tribute to Rod Marsh'. Which I was very honoured to do a voice over. We were not even close to coming to terms with the passing of my childhood hero in Rod Marsh and another legend of the cricket world. Warnie just messaged me and said 'well done on that sir'. So that was the last contact. It's a text message I will never delete."

Warne and Gilchrist were two of Australia's mainstays, across formats, during the Men in Yellow's golden run from late 1990s to mid-2000s. The duo was part of Australia's 1999 ODI World Cup win, Ashes dominance and many other such memorable victories.

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On Thursday (March 10), Warne's body&nbsp;landed in his home city of Melbourne following an eight-hour flight from Thailand, via a chartered plane. For the unversed, the iconic former spin-bowler&nbsp;will be buried at a private funeral, as stated by his family members last week. A state memorial service will follow suit at the 100,000-seater Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on March 30.

Warne remains a big name in world cricket, who had a stellar international career with 708 Test and 293 ODI scalps. He&nbsp;was&nbsp;the first-ever IPL-winning captain (leading Rajasthan Royals to the title in 2008) and also served as a&nbsp;commentator.

Shane Warne passed away on March 04 (Friday), leaving a huge void in the cricketing fraternity. The 52-year-old was in Thailand on a personal trip when he breathed his last due to a suspected heart attack.

Shane Warne passed away on March 04 (Friday), leaving a huge void in the cricketing fraternity. The 52-year-old was in Thailand on a personal trip when he breathed his last due to a suspected heart attack. As the world cricket is still trying to recover from the loss of one of their all-time greats, former Aussie wicketkeeper-batsman and Warne's ex-teammate Adam Gilchrist spilled the beans on his relationship with the leg spinner and his last chat with him. ALSO READ | Charter plane carrying Shane Warne's body arrives in his home city of Melbourne "I spoke to Shane about a week ago. I received a really nice text from him. Probably, I am assuming this was eight hours before he passed away. He was just sending me a message. He was one of the few guys that consistently called me church. It’s a nickname only those in the inner circle knew about – about being confused by a young English fan and they called me 'Eric Gilchurch'. He always called me 'Churchy' and it always felt like a term of endearment from a friend," Gilchrist told ABC News. "He messaged me saying, 'Church, wonderful tribute to Rod Marsh'. Which I was very honoured to do a voice over. We were not even close to coming to terms with the passing of my childhood hero in Rod Marsh and another legend of the cricket world. Warnie just messaged me and said 'well done on that sir'. So that was the last contact. It's a text message I will never delete." Warne and Gilchrist were two of Australia's mainstays, across formats, during the Men in Yellow's golden run from late 1990s to mid-2000s. The duo was part of Australia's 1999 ODI World Cup win, Ashes dominance and many other such memorable victories. ALSO READ | Explained: What is extreme liquid diet that late Shane Warne followed and how it affects the body On Thursday (March 10), Warne's body landed in his home city of Melbourne following an eight-hour flight from Thailand, via a chartered plane. For the unversed, the iconic former spin-bowler will be buried at a private funeral, as stated by his family members last week. A state memorial service will follow suit at the 100,000-seater Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on March 30. Warne remains a big name in world cricket, who had a stellar international career with 708 Test and 293 ODI scalps. He was the first-ever IPL-winning captain (leading Rajasthan Royals to the title in 2008) and also served as a commentator.

It's a text message I will never delete: Adam Gilchrist reveals his last chat with Shane Warne

Former Finland captain Tim Sparv wanted to do more than just donate to charities helping Ukrainians fleeing from the Russian invasion of their country so he handed over the keys of his apartment to a family seeking shelter in the Nordic nation.

Some two million Ukrainians are estimated to have been displaced following the Russian invasion of Ukraine two weeks ago, with many heading west towards Poland, Hungary and Romania. "We were always asking how can we do more and this was a concrete way. I thought that millions of refugees are moving away from their homes. I have my apartment in Finland where, to be frank, I don`t spend that much time," he told Reuters in a telephone interview.

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Sparv, who led Finland to a major tournament for the first time when they qualified for Euro 2020 and won the Finnish league with HJK Helsinki before retiring in December 2021, handed over his home to a Ukrainian woman and her two sons. The 35-year-old`s 16-year professional career took him to English club Southampton, Greuther Fuerth in Germany and FC Midtjylland in Denmark plus Swedish, Dutch and Greek clubs.

Asked where he intended to stay when he visits Finland this weekend, the tough-tackling former defensive midfielder laughed. "This is actually a win-win in a way, because I will probably stay at my mum`s place in a small village outside Vaasa, so me and my mum will spend maybe more time together because of this, which is only positive," he said.

Former Finland captain Tim Sparv wanted to do more than just donate to charities helping Ukrainians fleeing from the Russian invasion of their country so he handed over the keys of his apartment to a family seeking shelter in the Nordic nation.

Former Finland captain Tim Sparv wanted to do more than just donate to charities helping Ukrainians fleeing from the Russian invasion of their country so he handed over the keys of his apartment to a family seeking shelter in the Nordic nation. Some two million Ukrainians are estimated to have been displaced following the Russian invasion of Ukraine two weeks ago, with many heading west towards Poland, Hungary and Romania. "We were always asking how can we do more and this was a concrete way. I thought that millions of refugees are moving away from their homes. I have my apartment in Finland where, to be frank, I don`t spend that much time," he told Reuters in a telephone interview. ALSO READ | Beijing Paralympics: Ukrainian biathlete Laletina pulls out of event after father captured by Russian forces Sparv, who led Finland to a major tournament for the first time when they qualified for Euro 2020 and won the Finnish league with HJK Helsinki before retiring in December 2021, handed over his home to a Ukrainian woman and her two sons. The 35-year-old`s 16-year professional career took him to English club Southampton, Greuther Fuerth in Germany and FC Midtjylland in Denmark plus Swedish, Dutch and Greek clubs. Asked where he intended to stay when he visits Finland this weekend, the tough-tackling former defensive midfielder laughed. "This is actually a win-win in a way, because I will probably stay at my mum`s place in a small village outside Vaasa, so me and my mum will spend maybe more time together because of this, which is only positive," he said.

Former Finland captain Finn Sparv wins hearts, hands over apartment keys to Ukrainian refugees

Rohit Sharma-led Team India produced an emphatic and flawless performance in the first Test versus Sri Lanka in Mohali. Right from the word go, everything clicked for Rohit &amp; Co. as they emerged on top courtesy a massive win, by an innings and 222 runs.

Opting to bat first, India posted 574-8 decl. and dismissed the Dimuth Karunaratne-led Sri Lankans for a paltry 174 and 178 with R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Shami chipping in with majority of wickets. While Jadeja returned with 175 not out and a nine-wicket haul in the match, Rishabh Pant also continued to grow in stature in whites with an attacking 96 and three vital dismissals behind the stumps. Thus, veteran keeper-batter Dinesh Karthik has heaped praise on Pant ahead of the second and final Test between both sides,&nbsp;at the iconic M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.&nbsp;

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“His batting is phenomenal and we can speak a lot about that. But I think the hallmark of this Test personally for him would be how well he kept,” said Karthik on Cricbuzz.&nbsp;

“Pathum Nissanka's catch was brilliant. Whenever an offspinner bowls into the rough a little bit and the ball is turning in, it is a hard one to take because you never know which one is going to straighten and which one will turn. On top of that if it deviates off the bat it becomes that much harder and that is where I like Pant. His hands were at the right place,” he said.&nbsp;

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Pant will like to make the most of his form in the series decider, which will be a pink-ball contest. With Indian players set to shift their focus on the forthcoming IPL 2022 edition and then on the T20 World Cup, the 23-year-old will be desperate for another rollicking performance in the red-ball format.

Rohit Sharma-led Team India produced an emphatic and flawless performance in the first Test versus Sri Lanka in Mohali. Right from the word go, everything clicked for Rohit & Co.

Rohit Sharma-led Team India produced an emphatic and flawless performance in the first Test versus Sri Lanka in Mohali. Right from the word go, everything clicked for Rohit & Co. as they emerged on top courtesy a massive win, by an innings and 222 runs. Opting to bat first, India posted 574-8 decl. and dismissed the Dimuth Karunaratne-led Sri Lankans for a paltry 174 and 178 with R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Shami chipping in with majority of wickets. While Jadeja returned with 175 not out and a nine-wicket haul in the match, Rishabh Pant also continued to grow in stature in whites with an attacking 96 and three vital dismissals behind the stumps. Thus, veteran keeper-batter Dinesh Karthik has heaped praise on Pant ahead of the second and final Test between both sides, at the iconic M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. ALSO READ | Rohit Sharma to join Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni in elite list in India's pink-ball Test vs Sri Lanka “His batting is phenomenal and we can speak a lot about that. But I think the hallmark of this Test personally for him would be how well he kept,” said Karthik on Cricbuzz. “Pathum Nissanka's catch was brilliant. Whenever an offspinner bowls into the rough a little bit and the ball is turning in, it is a hard one to take because you never know which one is going to straighten and which one will turn. On top of that if it deviates off the bat it becomes that much harder and that is where I like Pant. His hands were at the right place,” he said. ALSO READ | Virat Kohli on cusp of surpassing Mark Waugh, Gary Sobers in elite list as India take on Sri Lanka in 2nd Test Pant will like to make the most of his form in the series decider, which will be a pink-ball contest. With Indian players set to shift their focus on the forthcoming IPL 2022 edition and then on the T20 World Cup, the 23-year-old will be desperate for another rollicking performance in the red-ball format.

His batting is phenomenal but how well he kept: Dinesh Karthik heaps praise on ever-improving Rishabh Pant

International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday rated the pitch at the Pindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi that was used for the first Test between Pakistan and Australia as "below average". Due to this rating, the venue has received one demerit point under the ICC Pitch and Outfield Monitoring Process."The character of the pitch hardly changed over the course of five days and that there has been no deterioration apart from the bounce getting slightly lower. The pitch did not have a great deal of pace and bounce in it for the seamers nor assisted the spinners as the match progressed," Ranjan Madugalle of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees stated in an official statement.

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"In my view, this does not represent an even contest between bat and ball. Therefore, in keeping with the ICC guidelines, I rate this pitch as below average," he added. The first Test between Pakistan and Australia ended in a draw on Tuesday. Pakistan openers Imam-ul-Haq and Abdullah Shafique scored unbeaten centuries as Pakistan scored 252 without losing any wicket on the fifth and final day. Both the teams will be squaring off for the second Test of the three-match series on Saturday at National Stadium, Karachi.

International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday rated the pitch at the Pindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi that was used for the first Test between Pakistan and Australia as "below average".

International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday rated the pitch at the Pindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi that was used for the first Test between Pakistan and Australia as "below average". Due to this rating, the venue has received one demerit point under the ICC Pitch and Outfield Monitoring Process."The character of the pitch hardly changed over the course of five days and that there has been no deterioration apart from the bounce getting slightly lower. The pitch did not have a great deal of pace and bounce in it for the seamers nor assisted the spinners as the match progressed," Ranjan Madugalle of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees stated in an official statement. ALSO READ | He has lied, betrayed fans: Kaneria slams PCB chairman Ramiz Raja after his remarks on Rawalpindi pitch "In my view, this does not represent an even contest between bat and ball. Therefore, in keeping with the ICC guidelines, I rate this pitch as below average," he added. The first Test between Pakistan and Australia ended in a draw on Tuesday. Pakistan openers Imam-ul-Haq and Abdullah Shafique scored unbeaten centuries as Pakistan scored 252 without losing any wicket on the fifth and final day. Both the teams will be squaring off for the second Test of the three-match series on Saturday at National Stadium, Karachi.

Pak vs Aus: Amid criticism, ICC rates Rawalpindi pitch as 'below average', venue receives one demerit point

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Ahead of the IPL 2022 edition, there is only one franchise who is&nbsp;yet to announce its captain. The three-time runners-up Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have not yet announced their skipper for the forthcoming season, which is set to get underway on March 26 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.&nbsp;

For the unversed, the Bengaluru-based franchise are set to make some major announcements -- regarding their new captain and jersey. Prior to it, the popular team dropped a special video, on Twitter,&nbsp;featuring ex-skipper Virat Kohli.&nbsp;

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"Hi guys, a few updates for you guys. As you know, we are going to start our season pretty soon. [It’s] something I am really excited for. As I said, renewed energy. Really looking forward to this season. First and foremost, the most important news is that...." Kohli said in the video.

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The RCB camp is set to share some major updates, in the run-up to the ten-team tournament, at an event that they have been promoting as 'RCB unbox',&nbsp;in Bengaluru. Despite being in the garden city, Kohli won't be able to attend the event as he will be involved in the second and final Test between India and Sri Lanka, which gets underway on March 12 at M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

Glenn Maxwell -- whom the franchise retained for INR 110 million (INR 11 crore) -- Faf du Plessis and Dinesh Karthik are being touted as the frontrunners to take over as the RCB captain. While many former cricketers still want Kohli to reclaim the top post, despite his resignation following the last season, the 33-year-old won't return as&nbsp;captain.

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"I’m not someone who holds onto things more than I should. Even if I know I can do a lot more, if I’m not going to enjoy the process, I’m not going to do it," Kohli has recently said on "The RCB Podcast".

"Because it’s very difficult for people to understand your decisions unless they are in your situation. From the outside, people have their own expectations ‘Oh! How did that happen? We are so shocked'. There's nothing to be shocked about. I explain to people, I wanted some space and I wanted to manage my workload and the story ends there," he added.

RCB will open their campaign in IPL 2022 on March 27 against Mayank Agarwal-led Punjab Kings (PBKS) at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai.

Ahead of the IPL 2022 edition, there is only one franchise who is yet to announce its captain. The three-time runners-up Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have not yet announced their skipper for the forthcoming season, which is set to get underway on March 26 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.

Ahead of the IPL 2022 edition, there is only one franchise who is yet to announce its captain. The three-time runners-up Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have not yet announced their skipper for the forthcoming season, which is set to get underway on March 26 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. For the unversed, the Bengaluru-based franchise are set to make some major announcements -- regarding their new captain and jersey. Prior to it, the popular team dropped a special video, on Twitter, featuring ex-skipper Virat Kohli. ALSO READ | Virat Kohli on cusp of surpassing Mark Waugh, Gary Sobers in elite list as India take on Sri Lanka in 2nd Test "Hi guys, a few updates for you guys. As you know, we are going to start our season pretty soon. [It’s] something I am really excited for. As I said, renewed energy. Really looking forward to this season. First and foremost, the most important news is that...." Kohli said in the video. “Renewed Energy. Excited for the IPL season. There’s an important news...” - Virat Kohli has a message for all of you RCB fans! 🗣 Location: Museum Cross Road, Church Street, Bengaluru Date: 12.03.2022 Time: 12pm to 8pm#PlayBold #WeAreChallengers pic.twitter.com/o26eA2bOq3 — Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) March 10, 2022 × The RCB camp is set to share some major updates, in the run-up to the ten-team tournament, at an event that they have been promoting as 'RCB unbox', in Bengaluru. Despite being in the garden city, Kohli won't be able to attend the event as he will be involved in the second and final Test between India and Sri Lanka, which gets underway on March 12 at M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Glenn Maxwell -- whom the franchise retained for INR 110 million (INR 11 crore) -- Faf du Plessis and Dinesh Karthik are being touted as the frontrunners to take over as the RCB captain. While many former cricketers still want Kohli to reclaim the top post, despite his resignation following the last season, the 33-year-old won't return as captain. ALSO READ | From Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni to Hardik Pandya: Top 5 cricketing superstars with most Instagram followers "I’m not someone who holds onto things more than I should. Even if I know I can do a lot more, if I’m not going to enjoy the process, I’m not going to do it," Kohli has recently said on "The RCB Podcast". "Because it’s very difficult for people to understand your decisions unless they are in your situation. From the outside, people have their own expectations ‘Oh! How did that happen? We are so shocked'. There's nothing to be shocked about. I explain to people, I wanted some space and I wanted to manage my workload and the story ends there," he added. RCB will open their campaign in IPL 2022 on March 27 against Mayank Agarwal-led Punjab Kings (PBKS) at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai.

WATCH: RCB drop special video featuring ex-captain Virat Kohli before major announcements on March 12

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