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<p><strong>ZIM vs AFG 3rd ODI Live Streaming, Date-Time, Venue:&nbsp;</strong>Afghanistan will look to earn a statement&nbsp;series win against Zimbabwe as they play the hosts in the third ODI on Saturday (Dec 21). With the Champions Trophy now less than two months away, Afghanistan will see at the series as perfect warm-up while Zimbabawe will search for redemption having lost the T20I series earlier. Ahead of the third ODI&nbsp;contest between hosts Zimbabwe and Afghanistan, here are all the details, including live streaming, squads and others.</p>

<h2><strong>When is the </strong>Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan<strong> 3rd ODI match?</strong></h2>

<p>The Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan 3rd ODI match will be played on Saturday (Dec 21).</p>

<h2><strong>Which stadium will host the </strong>Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan<strong> 3rd ODI match?</strong></h2>

<p>The Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan 3rd ODI match will be played at the Harare Sports Club in Harare.</p>

<h2><strong>What time will the </strong>Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan<strong> 3rd ODI match start?</strong></h2>

<p>The Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan 3rd ODI match will start at 1:00 PM local time (4:30 PM&nbsp;IST) with toss taking place at 12:30 PM local time (4:00 PM&nbsp;IST).</p>

<h2><strong>Where to watch the </strong>Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan<strong> 3rd ODI match on TV?</strong></h2>

<p>The Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan 3rd ODI match will not be telecast&nbsp;in India.</p>

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<h2><strong>Where to watch the </strong>Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan<strong> 3rd ODI LIVE Streaming online on OTT?</strong></h2>

<p>The Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan 3rd ODI&nbsp;match will be live-streamed on the FanCode App and website in India.</p>

<h2><strong>Squads:</strong></h2>

<p><strong>Zimbabwe:&nbsp;</strong>Ben Curran, Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Brian Bennett, Dion Myers, Craig Ervine (c), Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Tinotenda Maposa, Newman Nyamhuri, Richard Ngarava, Trevor Gwandu, Blessing Muzarabani, Joylord Gumbie, Wellington Masakadza, Tashinga Musekiwa, Victor Nyauchi</p>

<p><strong>Afghanistan</strong>:<strong>&nbsp;</strong>Sediqullah Atal, Abdul Malik, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Ikram Alikhil (wk), Rashid Khan, Naveed Zadran, AM Ghazanfar, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Darwish Rasooli, Gulbadin Naib, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Mohammad Ishaq, Bilal Sami, Nangeyalia Kharote</p>


ZIM vs AFG 3rd ODI Live Streaming, Date-Time, Venue: Afghanistan will look to earn a statement series win against Zimbabwe as they play the hosts in the third ODI on Saturday (Dec 21).

ZIM vs AFG 3rd ODI Live Streaming, Date-Time, Venue: Afghanistan will look to earn a statement series win against Zimbabwe as they play the hosts in the third ODI on Saturday (Dec 21). With the Champions Trophy now less than two months away, Afghanistan will see at the series as perfect warm-up while Zimbabawe will search for redemption having lost the T20I series earlier. Ahead of the third ODI contest between hosts Zimbabwe and Afghanistan, here are all the details, including live streaming, squads and others. When is the Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan 3rd ODI match? The Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan 3rd ODI match will be played on Saturday (Dec 21). Which stadium will host the Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan 3rd ODI match? The Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan 3rd ODI match will be played at the Harare Sports Club in Harare. What time will the Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan 3rd ODI match start? The Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan 3rd ODI match will start at 1:00 PM local time (4:30 PM IST) with toss taking place at 12:30 PM local time (4:00 PM IST). Where to watch the Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan 3rd ODI match on TV? The Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan 3rd ODI match will not be telecast in India. ALSO READ | Here's how India, Australia and other teams can reach World Test Championship final Where to watch the Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan 3rd ODI LIVE Streaming online on OTT? The Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan 3rd ODI match will be live-streamed on the FanCode App and website in India. Squads: Zimbabwe: Ben Curran, Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Brian Bennett, Dion Myers, Craig Ervine (c), Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Tinotenda Maposa, Newman Nyamhuri, Richard Ngarava, Trevor Gwandu, Blessing Muzarabani, Joylord Gumbie, Wellington Masakadza, Tashinga Musekiwa, Victor Nyauchi Afghanistan: Sediqullah Atal, Abdul Malik, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Ikram Alikhil (wk), Rashid Khan, Naveed Zadran, AM Ghazanfar, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Darwish Rasooli, Gulbadin Naib, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Mohammad Ishaq, Bilal Sami, Nangeyalia Kharote

ZIM vs AFG 3rd ODI live streaming: When & where to watch Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan live on laptop, TV

<p>Former Australia head coach Justin Langer has heaped praise on Jasprit Bumrah as he continues to impress in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Down Under. Bumrah has been in centre of India’s success so far, helping them with both ball and bat at times. The pacer was named Player of the Match in Perth for his match-winning performance and is the leading wicket-taker in the series, with 21 scalps.</p>

<h2><strong>Langer in awe of Bumrah</strong></h2>

<p>“I would hate to face him. He is like Wasim Akram. For me, he is a right-hand version of Wasim Akram, and every time I am asked the question ‘Who is the best bowler you have ever faced’, I say, Wasim Akram," Justin Langer told The Nightly on Thursday (Dec 19).</p>

<p>So far in the series, Bumrah has been the most reliable asset for India with 21 wickets and few cameos with the bat.</p>

<p>In the opening Test in Perth, Bumrah scalped eight wickets, helping the side clinch a record-breaking 295-run win. Interestingly, he was also the captain of the side in Perth with Rohit Sharma out on paternity leave.</p>

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<p>With a place in the World Test Championship (WTC) final spot up for grabs, Bumrah will have to roll in his sleeves to help India reach the summit clash. India currently sit third in the WTC standings and will need to win at least one or if not two matches to guarantee a spot in the summit clash.</p>

<h2><strong>India look to continue impressive run at MCG</strong></h2>

<p>With the Boxing Day Test starting on December 26, India will look to continue their impressive run at the venue. Australia have not beaten India since December 2011, when Michael Clarke’s side got the better of MS Dhoni’s side. In 2014, the Boxing Day Test ended in a draw while India won the same in 2018 and 2020 under the captaincy of Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane respectively.</p>

<p><em>(Inputs from Agencies)</em></p>


Former Australia head coach Justin Langer has heaped praise on Jasprit Bumrah as he continues to impress in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Down Under. Bumrah has been in centre of India’s success so far, helping them with both ball and bat at times.

Former Australia head coach Justin Langer has heaped praise on Jasprit Bumrah as he continues to impress in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Down Under. Bumrah has been in centre of India’s success so far, helping them with both ball and bat at times. The pacer was named Player of the Match in Perth for his match-winning performance and is the leading wicket-taker in the series, with 21 scalps. Langer in awe of Bumrah “I would hate to face him. He is like Wasim Akram. For me, he is a right-hand version of Wasim Akram, and every time I am asked the question ‘Who is the best bowler you have ever faced’, I say, Wasim Akram," Justin Langer told The Nightly on Thursday (Dec 19). So far in the series, Bumrah has been the most reliable asset for India with 21 wickets and few cameos with the bat. In the opening Test in Perth, Bumrah scalped eight wickets, helping the side clinch a record-breaking 295-run win. Interestingly, he was also the captain of the side in Perth with Rohit Sharma out on paternity leave. ALSO READ | BGT 2024/25: Nathan McSweeney axed from Boxing Day Test; Sam Konstas roped in for Australia With a place in the World Test Championship (WTC) final spot up for grabs, Bumrah will have to roll in his sleeves to help India reach the summit clash. India currently sit third in the WTC standings and will need to win at least one or if not two matches to guarantee a spot in the summit clash. India look to continue impressive run at MCG With the Boxing Day Test starting on December 26, India will look to continue their impressive run at the venue. Australia have not beaten India since December 2011, when Michael Clarke’s side got the better of MS Dhoni’s side. In 2014, the Boxing Day Test ended in a draw while India won the same in 2018 and 2020 under the captaincy of Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane respectively. (Inputs from Agencies)

BGT 2024/25: Former Australia coach in awe of Jasprit Bumrah, compares him with Pakistan great Wasim Akram

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<p>Former Australia head coach Justin Langer has heaped praise on Jasprit Bumrah as he continues to impress in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Down Under. Bumrah has been in centre of India’s success so far, helping them with both ball and bat at times. The pacer was named Player of the Match in Perth for his match-winning performance and is the leading wicket-taker in the series, with 21 scalps.</p></p>
<h2><strong>Langer in awe of Bumrah</strong></h2>
<p>“I would hate to face him. He is like Wasim Akram. For me, he is a right-hand version of Wasim Akram, and every time I am asked the question ‘Who is the best bowler you have ever faced’, I say, Wasim Akram," Justin Langer told The Nightly on Thursday (Dec 19).</p>
<p>So far in the series, Bumrah has been the most reliable asset for India with 21 wickets and few cameos with the bat.</p>
<p>In the opening Test in Perth, Bumrah scalped eight wickets, helping the side clinch a record-breaking 295-run win. Interestingly, he was also the captain of the side in Perth with Rohit Sharma out on paternity leave.</p>
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<p>With a place in the World Test Championship (WTC) final spot up for grabs, Bumrah will have to roll in his sleeves to help India reach the summit clash. India currently sit third in the WTC standings and will need to win at least one or if not two matches to guarantee a spot in the summit clash.</p>
<h2><strong>India look to continue impressive run at MCG</strong></h2>
<p>With the Boxing Day Test starting on December 26, India will look to continue their impressive run at the venue. Australia have not beaten India since December 2011, when Michael Clarke’s side got the better of MS Dhoni’s side. In 2014, the Boxing Day Test ended in a draw while India won the same in 2018 and 2020 under the captaincy of Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane respectively.</p>
<p><em>(Inputs from Agencies)</em></p>


So far in the series, Jasprit Bumrah has been the most reliable asset for India with 21 wickets and few cameos with the bat. In the opening Test in Perth, Bumrah scalped eight wickets, helping the side clinch a record-breaking 295-run win. Interestingly, he was also the captain of the side in Perth with Rohit Sharma out on paternity leave



Melbourne, Australia Former Australia head coach Justin Langer has heaped praise on Jasprit Bumrah as he continues to impress in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Down Under. Bumrah has been in centre of India’s success so far, helping them with both ball and bat at times. The pacer was named Player of the Match in Perth for his match-winning performance and is the leading wicket-taker in the series, with 21 scalps. Langer in awe of Bumrah “I would hate to face him. He is like Wasim Akram. For me, he is a right-hand version of Wasim Akram, and every time I am asked the question ‘Who is the best bowler you have ever faced’, I say, Wasim Akram," Justin Langer told The Nightly on Thursday (Dec 19). So far in the series, Bumrah has been the most reliable asset for India with 21 wickets and few cameos with the bat. In the opening Test in Perth, Bumrah scalped eight wickets, helping the side clinch a record-breaking 295-run win. Interestingly, he was also the captain of the side in Perth with Rohit Sharma out on paternity leave. ALSO READ | BGT 2024/25: Nathan McSweeney axed from Boxing Day Test; Sam Konstas roped in for Australia With a place in the World Test Championship (WTC) final spot up for grabs, Bumrah will have to roll in his sleeves to help India reach the summit clash. India currently sit third in the WTC standings and will need to win at least one or if not two matches to guarantee a spot in the summit clash. India look to continue impressive run at MCG With the Boxing Day Test starting on December 26, India will look to continue their impressive run at the venue. Australia have not beaten India since December 2011, when Michael Clarke’s side got the better of MS Dhoni’s side. In 2014, the Boxing Day Test ended in a draw while India won the same in 2018 and 2020 under the captaincy of Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane respectively. (Inputs from Agencies)

<p>Jaker Ali's blistering unbeaten 72 highlighted a dominant Bangladesh effort as the visitors thrashed the West Indies by 80 runs in the third and final T20 International to sweep the series 3-0 at the Arnos Vale Stadium in St Vincent on Thursday.</p>

<p>Benefiting from a huge reprieve when he thought he had been run out on 18, the attacking right-hander took heavy toll of an uninspired Caribbean team, belting six sixes and three fours off just 41 balls to pace his side to a challenging 189 for seven after skipper Litton Das opted to bat first.</p>

<p>Beaten in the first two low-scoring matches at the same venue, the West Indies were never in the hunt for a consolation victory after losing Brandon King to the second delivery of their reply and were eventually bundled out for 109 off 16.4 overs.</p>

<p>All-rounder Romario Shepherd top-scored with 33.</p>

<p>Wrist-spinner Rishad Hossain led the rout with three for 21 while there were two wickets each for fellow spinner Mahedi Hasan, the "Man of the Series," and seamer Taskin Ahmed, who had the distinction of starting the slide when the trapped King leg-before and then sealed victory by bowling local hero Obed McCoy.</p>

<p>Debutant opener Parvez Hossain Emon, playing in the absence of the injured Soumya Sarkar, set the tone for the Bangladesh innings with 39 off 21 balls before "Man of the Match" Jaker took over the show with a display typical of his uninhibited batting style.</p>

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<p>However, it could all have been very different had the on-field run out decision against him stood following a terrible mix-up with Shamim Hossain. A fuming Jaker, believing that a second run was always on, could not disguise his rage when Shamim opted to return to the striker's end and bowler Roston Chase effected the dismissal.</p>

<p>Yet even as he continued to vent his frustration in the dressing room, television replays showed he had made his ground at the striker's end just before his partner returned to safety, meaning that Shamim was the man eventually on his way back to the pavilion.</p>

<p>All was forgiven at the end of the innings, though, as Shamim was first to embrace his teammate after his power-hitting drained any enthusiasm left in a deflated West Indies side.</p>

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Jaker Ali's blistering unbeaten 72 highlighted a dominant Bangladesh effort as the visitors thrashed the West Indies by 80 runs in the third and final T20 International to sweep the series 3-0 at the Arnos Vale Stadium in St Vincent on Thursday.

Jaker Ali's blistering unbeaten 72 highlighted a dominant Bangladesh effort as the visitors thrashed the West Indies by 80 runs in the third and final T20 International to sweep the series 3-0 at the Arnos Vale Stadium in St Vincent on Thursday. Benefiting from a huge reprieve when he thought he had been run out on 18, the attacking right-hander took heavy toll of an uninspired Caribbean team, belting six sixes and three fours off just 41 balls to pace his side to a challenging 189 for seven after skipper Litton Das opted to bat first. Beaten in the first two low-scoring matches at the same venue, the West Indies were never in the hunt for a consolation victory after losing Brandon King to the second delivery of their reply and were eventually bundled out for 109 off 16.4 overs. All-rounder Romario Shepherd top-scored with 33. Wrist-spinner Rishad Hossain led the rout with three for 21 while there were two wickets each for fellow spinner Mahedi Hasan, the "Man of the Series," and seamer Taskin Ahmed, who had the distinction of starting the slide when the trapped King leg-before and then sealed victory by bowling local hero Obed McCoy. Debutant opener Parvez Hossain Emon, playing in the absence of the injured Soumya Sarkar, set the tone for the Bangladesh innings with 39 off 21 balls before "Man of the Match" Jaker took over the show with a display typical of his uninhibited batting style. ALSO READ | BGT - Josh Hazlewood ‘frustrated’ with ‘random side strain’ for missing Melbourne, Sydney Tests However, it could all have been very different had the on-field run out decision against him stood following a terrible mix-up with Shamim Hossain. A fuming Jaker, believing that a second run was always on, could not disguise his rage when Shamim opted to return to the striker's end and bowler Roston Chase effected the dismissal. Yet even as he continued to vent his frustration in the dressing room, television replays showed he had made his ground at the striker's end just before his partner returned to safety, meaning that Shamim was the man eventually on his way back to the pavilion. All was forgiven at the end of the innings, though, as Shamim was first to embrace his teammate after his power-hitting drained any enthusiasm left in a deflated West Indies side. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

WI vs BAN: Bangladesh complete whitewash after 80-run win in third T20I against West Indies

<p>Pakistan veterans Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan laid the foundation for a convincing, series-clinching 81-run win over South Africa in the second one-day international at Newlands on Thursday.</p>

<p>Pakistan's total of 329 all out was set up by Babar (73) and captain Rizwan (80), who put on 115 off 142 balls for the third wicket.</p>

<p>Heinrich Klaasen made 97 for South Africa but the hosts were bowled out for 248.</p>

<p>Fast bowlers Shaheen Afridi (four for 47) and Naseem Shah (three for 37) were the main destroyers.</p>

<p>The win gave Pakistan an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It was their fifth successive series win – and the third for the Champions Trophy hosts in the southern hemisphere season, following victories in Australia and Zimbabwe.</p>

<p>"It's a team game, from beginning to end all of the guys are involved and contributing," said Rizwan.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Babar and Rizwan, whose combined 204 one-day caps exceeded the total of the rest of the team, batted soundly and sensibly before Babar was out with the total on 192 in the 33rd over.</p>

<p>Rizwan followed three overs later to a sensational diving catch off his own bowling by 18-year-old one-day debutant Kwena Maphaka.</p>

<p>But the stage had been set for some power hitting by the batsmen who followed, notably player of the match Kamran Ghulam, who hit five sixes in making 63 off 32 balls.</p>

<p>With a licence to go for their shots, Pakistan scored 161 runs in the last 17 overs while losing their remaining six wickets.</p>

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<p>"Me and Babar started slowly. We were looking for 300 but we got 320-plus. I have never seen Kamran Ghulam play an innings like that," said Rizwan.</p>

<p>Left-arm fast-bowler Maphaka took heavy punishment but picked up four wickets while conceding 72 runs.</p>

<p>South Africa scored more briskly than Pakistan for most of their innings but although all of their first six batsmen made starts, only Klaasen made a significant score.</p>

<p>Klaasen, who made 86 in a losing cause in the first match in Paarl on Tuesday, hit eight fours and four sixes off 74 balls. He was the last man out, caught on the deep midwicket boundary.&nbsp;</p>

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Pakistan veterans Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan laid the foundation for a convincing, series-clinching 81-run win over South Africa in the second one-day international at Newlands on Thursday.

Pakistan veterans Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan laid the foundation for a convincing, series-clinching 81-run win over South Africa in the second one-day international at Newlands on Thursday. Pakistan's total of 329 all out was set up by Babar (73) and captain Rizwan (80), who put on 115 off 142 balls for the third wicket. Heinrich Klaasen made 97 for South Africa but the hosts were bowled out for 248. Fast bowlers Shaheen Afridi (four for 47) and Naseem Shah (three for 37) were the main destroyers. The win gave Pakistan an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. It was their fifth successive series win – and the third for the Champions Trophy hosts in the southern hemisphere season, following victories in Australia and Zimbabwe. "It's a team game, from beginning to end all of the guys are involved and contributing," said Rizwan. Babar and Rizwan, whose combined 204 one-day caps exceeded the total of the rest of the team, batted soundly and sensibly before Babar was out with the total on 192 in the 33rd over. Rizwan followed three overs later to a sensational diving catch off his own bowling by 18-year-old one-day debutant Kwena Maphaka. But the stage had been set for some power hitting by the batsmen who followed, notably player of the match Kamran Ghulam, who hit five sixes in making 63 off 32 balls. With a licence to go for their shots, Pakistan scored 161 runs in the last 17 overs while losing their remaining six wickets. ALSO READ | BGT - Josh Hazlewood ‘frustrated’ with ‘random side strain’ for missing Melbourne, Sydney Tests "Me and Babar started slowly. We were looking for 300 but we got 320-plus. I have never seen Kamran Ghulam play an innings like that," said Rizwan. Left-arm fast-bowler Maphaka took heavy punishment but picked up four wickets while conceding 72 runs. South Africa scored more briskly than Pakistan for most of their innings but although all of their first six batsmen made starts, only Klaasen made a significant score. Klaasen, who made 86 in a losing cause in the first match in Paarl on Tuesday, hit eight fours and four sixes off 74 balls. He was the last man out, caught on the deep midwicket boundary. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

SA vs PAK: Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam steer Pakistan to ODI series win over South Africa

<p>Tottenham survived two calamitous errors from stand-in goalkeeper Fraser Forster on Thursday to beat Manchester United 4-3 and set up a League Cup semi-final against Liverpool, staying on track for their first trophy since 2008.</p>

<p>The home side were cruising at 3-0 in the 54th minute of a captivating tie in London after two goals from Dominic Solanke and one from Dejan Kulusevski.</p>

<p>But Forster's mistakes allowed substitutes Joshua Zirkzee and Amad Diallo to pull the score back to 3-2 with 20 minutes to go.</p>

<p>It was one-way traffic after that, with United totally on top, but Spurs scored a fourth as Son Heung-min found the net from a corner and they held on despite a late Jonny Evans goal.</p>

<p>Tottenham will face Premier League leaders Liverpool in the two-legged semi-finals, with Arsenal taking on Newcastle.</p>

<p>Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou said his injury-hit team inflicted pain on themselves but gave a passionate defence of his gung-ho approach.</p>

<p>"It should have been a lot more comfortable there, but having said that, I still can't get away from the fact that this group of players have done an unbelievable job at the moment to get us through this," he said.</p>

<p>The Australian added: "I know people will say, "Well, don't take any risks' and all that sort of stuff, but we wouldn't be scoring four goals and five goals.</p>

<p>"It's the hardest thing in the game to do, score goals, and we're doing it with bare bones."</p>

<p>Tottenham, 10th in the Premier League, have not won silverware for 16 years, when they lifted the League Cup under Juande Ramos.</p>

<p>But they are now just one stage away from a Wembley final in March, with Postecoglou still on track to deliver on his bold statement that he always wins a trophy in his second season at a club.</p>

<p>New United boss Ruben Amorim is back down to earth with a bump after his side's dramatic 2-1 Premier League win at Manchester City on Sunday.</p>

<p>Amorim made five changes from the team that beat City while Spurs had six academy players on their bench.</p>

<p>Marcus Rashford was left out of United's squad for the second consecutive game but Alejandro Garnacho, also absent on Sunday, was on the bench and came on as a second-half substitute.</p>

<h2><strong>Solanke double</strong></h2>

<p>Tottenham opened the scoring in the 15th minute when Solanke reacted quickest after United goalkeeper Altay Bayindir, in for Andre Onana, parried a shot from distance into his path.</p>

<p>Kulusevski doubled Tottenham's lead moments after the restart, finishing unerringly when Lisandro Martinez failed to deal with a James Maddison&nbsp;cut-back, only succeeding in diverting the ball into the Sweden international's path.</p>

<p>Spurs were 3-0 up when Solanke&nbsp;ran onto a long ball over the top, drifting inside Martinez and Evans and finishing with confidence.</p>

<p>But control turned to chaos just after the hour mark following some incredible goalkeeping errors from Forster, deputising for the injured Guglielmo Vicario.</p>

<p>Forster, being closed down by Zirkzee, passed straight to Bruno Fernandes, whose ball found Zirkzee and the Dutchman slotted the ball into an empty net in the 63rd minute.</p>

<p>Minutes later United scored again when Forster dithered after receiving a back pass.</p>

<p>Diallo closed him down in a flash and slid in as Forster tried to clear, with the ball hitting Diallo and ending up in the net.</p>

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<p>United had further chances but instead Son gave Tottenham a cushion in the 88th minute.</p>

<p>Even then United had time to find another, with Evans heading in from a corner, but they ran out of time.</p>

<p>"We were not the best team in all of the game, but most of the parts I think we were the best team," said Amorim.</p>

<p>"I think we disconnected for eight minutes. It was really hard to recover from that, but then the lads did a great job."</p>

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Tottenham survived two calamitous errors from stand-in goalkeeper Fraser Forster on Thursday to beat Manchester United 4-3 and set up a League Cup semi-final against Liverpool, staying on track for their first trophy since 2008.

Tottenham survived two calamitous errors from stand-in goalkeeper Fraser Forster on Thursday to beat Manchester United 4-3 and set up a League Cup semi-final against Liverpool, staying on track for their first trophy since 2008. The home side were cruising at 3-0 in the 54th minute of a captivating tie in London after two goals from Dominic Solanke and one from Dejan Kulusevski. But Forster's mistakes allowed substitutes Joshua Zirkzee and Amad Diallo to pull the score back to 3-2 with 20 minutes to go. It was one-way traffic after that, with United totally on top, but Spurs scored a fourth as Son Heung-min found the net from a corner and they held on despite a late Jonny Evans goal. Tottenham will face Premier League leaders Liverpool in the two-legged semi-finals, with Arsenal taking on Newcastle. Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou said his injury-hit team inflicted pain on themselves but gave a passionate defence of his gung-ho approach. "It should have been a lot more comfortable there, but having said that, I still can't get away from the fact that this group of players have done an unbelievable job at the moment to get us through this," he said. The Australian added: "I know people will say, "Well, don't take any risks' and all that sort of stuff, but we wouldn't be scoring four goals and five goals. "It's the hardest thing in the game to do, score goals, and we're doing it with bare bones." Tottenham, 10th in the Premier League, have not won silverware for 16 years, when they lifted the League Cup under Juande Ramos. But they are now just one stage away from a Wembley final in March, with Postecoglou still on track to deliver on his bold statement that he always wins a trophy in his second season at a club. New United boss Ruben Amorim is back down to earth with a bump after his side's dramatic 2-1 Premier League win at Manchester City on Sunday. Amorim made five changes from the team that beat City while Spurs had six academy players on their bench. Marcus Rashford was left out of United's squad for the second consecutive game but Alejandro Garnacho, also absent on Sunday, was on the bench and came on as a second-half substitute. Solanke double Tottenham opened the scoring in the 15th minute when Solanke reacted quickest after United goalkeeper Altay Bayindir, in for Andre Onana, parried a shot from distance into his path. Kulusevski doubled Tottenham's lead moments after the restart, finishing unerringly when Lisandro Martinez failed to deal with a James Maddison cut-back, only succeeding in diverting the ball into the Sweden international's path. Spurs were 3-0 up when Solanke ran onto a long ball over the top, drifting inside Martinez and Evans and finishing with confidence. But control turned to chaos just after the hour mark following some incredible goalkeeping errors from Forster, deputising for the injured Guglielmo Vicario. Forster, being closed down by Zirkzee, passed straight to Bruno Fernandes, whose ball found Zirkzee and the Dutchman slotted the ball into an empty net in the 63rd minute. Minutes later United scored again when Forster dithered after receiving a back pass. Diallo closed him down in a flash and slid in as Forster tried to clear, with the ball hitting Diallo and ending up in the net. ALSO READ | Mathias, French footballer Paul Pogba’s brother, sentenced in extortion case United had further chances but instead Son gave Tottenham a cushion in the 88th minute. Even then United had time to find another, with Evans heading in from a corner, but they ran out of time. "We were not the best team in all of the game, but most of the parts I think we were the best team," said Amorim. "I think we disconnected for eight minutes. It was really hard to recover from that, but then the lads did a great job." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Tottenham Hotspur survive Man Utd comeback to reach League Cup semi-finals

<p>Nathan McSweeney has been dropped from Australia’s Playing XI for the Boxing Day Test as the Aussies look to avoid another humiliation against India at the venue. Sam Konstas has been roped into the squad with a likely place in Playing XI.</p>

<p>The news,&nbsp;reported in Australian media earlier, was confirmed on Friday (Dec 20).</p>

<p>McSweeney’s performances did not impress the selectors in the ongoing Boder-Gavaskar Trophy. The Boxing Day Test is set to start on December 26 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), a venue where India has had an impressive recent record.</p>

<h2><strong>Nathan McSweeney&nbsp;dropped</strong></h2>

<p>Having scored 72 runs in six innings during the opening three matches of the BGT, McSweeney has been on the receiving end of heavy criticism. After multiple media reports from CODE Sports and The Sydney Morning Herald, the selectors’ panel led by George Bailey&nbsp;called Konstas- who had impressed in the domestic competitions-&nbsp;&nbsp;to take the opener’s role.</p>

<p>In six innings during the series, McSweeney, the current South Australia domestic team captain, has failed to make the most of his opportunities.</p>

<p>His top score of 39 came in the first innings of the Adelaide Test while his only unbeaten knock came in the second innings of the same match when Australia needed just 18 runs to win. He has averaged 14.4 during the series, making him a weak link in the side.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/bgt-josh-hazlewood-frustrated-with-random-side-strain-for-missing-melbourne-sydney-tests-785414">BGT - Josh Hazlewood ‘frustrated’ with ‘random side strain’ for missing Melbourne, Sydney Tests</a></strong></p>

<h2><strong>Australia search for redemption</strong></h2>

<p>India are unbeaten in their last three Boxing Day Test matches, having won in their previous two visits to the MCG.</p>

<p>Australia have not beaten India since December 2011 when Michael Clarke’s side got the better of MS Dhoni’s side.</p>

<p>In 2014, the Boxing Day Test ended in a draw while India won the same in 2018 and 2020 under Virat Kohli's and Ajinkya Rahane’s captaincy respectively.</p>


Nathan McSweeney has been dropped from Australia’s Playing XI for the Boxing Day Test as the Aussies look to avoid another humiliation against India at the venue.

Nathan McSweeney has been dropped from Australia’s Playing XI for the Boxing Day Test as the Aussies look to avoid another humiliation against India at the venue. Sam Konstas has been roped into the squad with a likely place in Playing XI. The news, reported in Australian media earlier, was confirmed on Friday (Dec 20). McSweeney’s performances did not impress the selectors in the ongoing Boder-Gavaskar Trophy. The Boxing Day Test is set to start on December 26 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), a venue where India has had an impressive recent record. Nathan McSweeney dropped Having scored 72 runs in six innings during the opening three matches of the BGT, McSweeney has been on the receiving end of heavy criticism. After multiple media reports from CODE Sports and The Sydney Morning Herald, the selectors’ panel led by George Bailey called Konstas- who had impressed in the domestic competitions- to take the opener’s role. In six innings during the series, McSweeney, the current South Australia domestic team captain, has failed to make the most of his opportunities. His top score of 39 came in the first innings of the Adelaide Test while his only unbeaten knock came in the second innings of the same match when Australia needed just 18 runs to win. He has averaged 14.4 during the series, making him a weak link in the side. ALSO READ | BGT - Josh Hazlewood ‘frustrated’ with ‘random side strain’ for missing Melbourne, Sydney Tests Australia search for redemption India are unbeaten in their last three Boxing Day Test matches, having won in their previous two visits to the MCG. Australia have not beaten India since December 2011 when Michael Clarke’s side got the better of MS Dhoni’s side. In 2014, the Boxing Day Test ended in a draw while India won the same in 2018 and 2020 under Virat Kohli's and Ajinkya Rahane’s captaincy respectively.

BGT 2024/25: Nathan McSweeney axed from Boxing Day Test; Sam Konstas roped in for Australia

<p>The Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League 2025 is all set to kickstart in January 2025 as India’s Ladakh prepares for the big occasion in the new year. The&nbsp;training camp for coaches&nbsp;held from December 8 to 12 focused on training them,&nbsp;who will further train over 500 players for the 2025 Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League in Ladakh and the Spiti Cup. With the focus now shifting to the big event in 2025, WION exclusively caught up with Bidisha Dey, Executive Director, Eicher Group Foundation.</p>

<p>Speaking on the Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League, Bidisha opened up about how they are helping Ladakh transform not only into a center for winter sports but also boost tourism. She also reflected on how the Ice Hockey League was a grand success in 2024, with huge expectations for 2025. In an exclusive chat with WION’s Aditya Pimpale, Bidisha&nbsp;discussed the future of winter sports in the nation.</p>

<h2><strong>Insights on Ice Hockey League 2025</strong></h2>

<p>“As far as winter sports are concerned, particularly ice hockey, it started in a way where, when we were talking to the communities in Ladakh, we realised that sports are the most important thing. It is so, so close to their hearts. They have been playing ice hockey for years, you know, and without any tremendous infrastructure support or kind of a developed ecosystem. And the stories are full of resilience,” Bidisha added in the chat.</p>

<p>Shw also spoke about the role of Royal Enfield and its significant contribution to the development of the Himalayan regions.</p>

<p>“Royal Enfield owes its survival—it is the oldest motorcycle company in continuous production since 1901. And one of the reasons why it continued in India, even as the British chapter closed, is because the army in the higher-up regions in the Himalayas continued to ride it.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/bgt-202425-nathan-mcsweeney-likely-to-be-axed-from-boxing-day-test-sam-konstas-in-frame-for-australia-785445">BGT 2024/25: Nathan McSweeney axed from Boxing Day Test; Sam Konstas roped in for Australia</a></strong></p>

<p>“We regard the Himalayas as sacred and as a spiritual home. So it is but natural, I think, that when we looked at developing our social mission and we looked at working with the communities, in addition to what we do in our local area, in Tamil Nadu, etc., our, you know, big focus, 70% of our focus, is on the Himalayas and the Himalayan communities,” Bidisha explained.</p>

<p>The Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League is all set for its second season, with the kick-off scheduled for January 2025 in Ladakh. The jersey for the league was unveiled on Saturday (Dec 14) with a huge crowd present at Travancore Palace in New Delhi.</p>


The Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League 2025 is all set to kickstart in January 2025 as India’s Ladakh prepares for the big occasion in the new year. The training camp for coaches held from December 8 to 12 focused on training them, who will further train over 500 players for the 2025 Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League in Ladakh and the Spiti Cup.

The Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League 2025 is all set to kickstart in January 2025 as India’s Ladakh prepares for the big occasion in the new year. The training camp for coaches held from December 8 to 12 focused on training them, who will further train over 500 players for the 2025 Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League in Ladakh and the Spiti Cup. With the focus now shifting to the big event in 2025, WION exclusively caught up with Bidisha Dey, Executive Director, Eicher Group Foundation. Speaking on the Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League, Bidisha opened up about how they are helping Ladakh transform not only into a center for winter sports but also boost tourism. She also reflected on how the Ice Hockey League was a grand success in 2024, with huge expectations for 2025. In an exclusive chat with WION’s Aditya Pimpale, Bidisha discussed the future of winter sports in the nation. Insights on Ice Hockey League 2025 “As far as winter sports are concerned, particularly ice hockey, it started in a way where, when we were talking to the communities in Ladakh, we realised that sports are the most important thing. It is so, so close to their hearts. They have been playing ice hockey for years, you know, and without any tremendous infrastructure support or kind of a developed ecosystem. And the stories are full of resilience,” Bidisha added in the chat. Shw also spoke about the role of Royal Enfield and its significant contribution to the development of the Himalayan regions. “Royal Enfield owes its survival—it is the oldest motorcycle company in continuous production since 1901. And one of the reasons why it continued in India, even as the British chapter closed, is because the army in the higher-up regions in the Himalayas continued to ride it. ALSO READ | BGT 2024/25: Nathan McSweeney axed from Boxing Day Test; Sam Konstas roped in for Australia “We regard the Himalayas as sacred and as a spiritual home. So it is but natural, I think, that when we looked at developing our social mission and we looked at working with the communities, in addition to what we do in our local area, in Tamil Nadu, etc., our, you know, big focus, 70% of our focus, is on the Himalayas and the Himalayan communities,” Bidisha explained. The Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League is all set for its second season, with the kick-off scheduled for January 2025 in Ladakh. The jersey for the league was unveiled on Saturday (Dec 14) with a huge crowd present at Travancore Palace in New Delhi.

Exclusive: Ice Hockey League set to rejuvenate Ladakh's sports culture and tourism

<p>Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min was seen in spectacular form on Thursday (Dec 19) evening after he scored a rare Olimpico goal in a 4-3 win over Manchester United in the League Cup. Playing at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the single-legged quarterfinal tie, Son scored his goal directly from a corner, setting the stage on fire. The win also helped Spurs reach the semifinals of the competition for the first time since the 2021-22 season.</p>

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<h2><strong>Son scores rare olimpico goal</strong></h2>

<p>With the score 3-2 in favour of the home side, Son took a corner at the famous North Stand with the crowd expecting him to deliver a neat ball in the six-yard penalty box. However, spectacularly, the South Korean’s neat delivery landed directly into the net and beat United goalkeeper Altay Bayındır, in the process of completing the Olimpico goal.</p>

<p>The goal is a rare event in football, adding another feather to Son’s impressive hat as he continues to flourish in North London.</p>

<p>Over the years, the Spurs captain has been renowned to score some spectacular goals with one of his goals also winning the Puskas Award for Best Goal of the Year in professional football. In December 2019, Son scored a solo goal while running almost 100 metres from his own penalty area against Burnley which saw him win the Puskas Award.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/bgt-202425-nathan-mcsweeney-likely-to-be-axed-from-boxing-day-test-sam-konstas-in-frame-for-australia-785445">BGT 2024/25: Nathan McSweeney axed from Boxing Day Test; Sam Konstas roped in for Australia</a></strong></p>

<h2><strong>Spurs to take on Liverpool in the League Cup semis</strong></h2>

<p>With Spurs already scheduled to face Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday, the two teams have also been paired up for the semis of the League Cup. Ange Postecoglou’s side will take on the Reds over two legs in January and February with a place in the final up for grabs. The competition is a perfect opportunity for the Lilywhites to end their 17-year drought for a senior trophy.</p>

<p>The North London side is still active in three competitions as they are also enjoying a good run in the Europa League while they will kick-off their FA Cup campaign in January against Tamworth.</p>


Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min was seen in spectacular form on Thursday (Dec 19) evening after he scored a rare Olimpico goal in a 4-3 win over Manchester United in the League Cup.

Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min was seen in spectacular form on Thursday (Dec 19) evening after he scored a rare Olimpico goal in a 4-3 win over Manchester United in the League Cup. Playing at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the single-legged quarterfinal tie, Son scored his goal directly from a corner, setting the stage on fire. The win also helped Spurs reach the semifinals of the competition for the first time since the 2021-22 season. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tottenham Hotspur (@spursofficial) × Son scores rare olimpico goal With the score 3-2 in favour of the home side, Son took a corner at the famous North Stand with the crowd expecting him to deliver a neat ball in the six-yard penalty box. However, spectacularly, the South Korean’s neat delivery landed directly into the net and beat United goalkeeper Altay Bayındır, in the process of completing the Olimpico goal. The goal is a rare event in football, adding another feather to Son’s impressive hat as he continues to flourish in North London. Over the years, the Spurs captain has been renowned to score some spectacular goals with one of his goals also winning the Puskas Award for Best Goal of the Year in professional football. In December 2019, Son scored a solo goal while running almost 100 metres from his own penalty area against Burnley which saw him win the Puskas Award. ALSO READ | BGT 2024/25: Nathan McSweeney axed from Boxing Day Test; Sam Konstas roped in for Australia Spurs to take on Liverpool in the League Cup semis With Spurs already scheduled to face Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday, the two teams have also been paired up for the semis of the League Cup. Ange Postecoglou’s side will take on the Reds over two legs in January and February with a place in the final up for grabs. The competition is a perfect opportunity for the Lilywhites to end their 17-year drought for a senior trophy. The North London side is still active in three competitions as they are also enjoying a good run in the Europa League while they will kick-off their FA Cup campaign in January against Tamworth.

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