AUS vs PAK 1st T20I Live Streaming, Date-Time, Venue:&nbsp;After winning the ODI series against Australia, Pakistan will be eager to make their mark in the T20I series as they take on the hosts in Gabba. The opening contest of the three-match series will be played at the Gabba as the Aussies search for momentum before entering red-ball format against India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Ahead of the opening T20I contest between hosts Australia and Pakistan, here are all the details of the contest, including live streaming, squads, and others.

<h2>When is the Australia vs Pakistan 1st T20I&nbsp;match?</h2>

The Australia vs Pakistan 1st T20I match will start on Thursday (Nov 14).

<h2>Which stadium will host the Australia vs Pakistan 1st T20I match?</h2>

The Australia vs Pakistan 1st T20I match will be played at&nbsp;The Gabba in Brisbane.

<h2>What time will the Australia vs Pakistan 1st T20I match start?</h2>

The Australia vs Pakistan 1st T20I match will start at 1:30 pm&nbsp;IST&nbsp;with toss taking place at 1:00 pm IST.

<h2>Where to watch the Australia vs Pakistan 1st T20I match on TV?</h2>

The Australia vs Pakistan 1st T20I match will be telecast&nbsp;on Star Sports&nbsp;Network in India.

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<h2>Where to watch the Australia vs Pakistan 1st T20I LIVE Streaming online on OTT?</h2>

The Australia vs Pakistan 1st T20I&nbsp;match will be live-streamed on the Disney+Hotstar&nbsp;app and website in India.

<h2>Squads:</h2>

Australia: Tim David, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Mathew Short, Cooper Connolly, Aaron Hardie, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Sean Abbott, Josh Inglis, Xavier Bartlett, Spencer Johnson, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa

Pakistan: Arafat Minhas, Babar Azam, Omair Yousuf, Irfan Khan, Agha Salman, Jahandad Khan, Haseebullah Khan, Mohammad Rizwan, Sahibzada Farhan, Usman Khan, Haris Rauf, Abbas Afridi, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem.

AUS vs PAK 1st T20I Live Streaming, Date-Time, Venue: After winning the ODI series against Australia, Pakistan will be eager to make their mark in the T20I series as they take on the hosts in Gabba.

AUS vs PAK 1st T20I Live Streaming, Date-Time, Venue: After winning the ODI series against Australia, Pakistan will be eager to make their mark in the T20I series as they take on the hosts in Gabba. The opening contest of the three-match series will be played at the Gabba as the Aussies search for momentum before entering red-ball format against India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Ahead of the opening T20I contest between hosts Australia and Pakistan, here are all the details of the contest, including live streaming, squads, and others. When is the Australia vs Pakistan 1st T20I match? The Australia vs Pakistan 1st T20I match will start on Thursday (Nov 14). Which stadium will host the Australia vs Pakistan 1st T20I match? The Australia vs Pakistan 1st T20I match will be played at The Gabba in Brisbane. What time will the Australia vs Pakistan 1st T20I match start? The Australia vs Pakistan 1st T20I match will start at 1:30 pm IST with toss taking place at 1:00 pm IST. Where to watch the Australia vs Pakistan 1st T20I match on TV? The Australia vs Pakistan 1st T20I match will be telecast on Star Sports Network in India. ALSO READ | Champions Trophy: What steps can ICC take if India and Pakistan don't reach a compromise over current stand? Where to watch the Australia vs Pakistan 1st T20I LIVE Streaming online on OTT? The Australia vs Pakistan 1st T20I match will be live-streamed on the Disney+Hotstar app and website in India. Squads: Australia: Tim David, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Mathew Short, Cooper Connolly, Aaron Hardie, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Sean Abbott, Josh Inglis, Xavier Bartlett, Spencer Johnson, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa Pakistan: Arafat Minhas, Babar Azam, Omair Yousuf, Irfan Khan, Agha Salman, Jahandad Khan, Haseebullah Khan, Mohammad Rizwan, Sahibzada Farhan, Usman Khan, Haris Rauf, Abbas Afridi, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem.

AUS vs PAK 1st T20I Live Streaming: When & where to watch Australia vs Pakistan live on laptop, TV

Taylor Fritz closed in on the last four of the ATP Finals on Thursday after coming from behind to beat Alex De Minaur 5-7, 6-4, 6-3.

American Fritz came through an entertaining match in Turin to send home Finals debutant De Minaur, who by winning a set handed Jannik Sinner a semi-finals spot.

Sinner heads into his last match in the Ilie Nastase Group against Daniil Medvedev knowing that he is through no matter what, with a win ensuring him of top spot.

Fritz meanwhile will join Sinner in the knockout stage as long as the world number one wins at least one set in front of his home fans.

"If I don't get through it's going to be tough because I did play two very good matches, won both those matches and lost to the best player in the world so If I don't make it though it's tough," said Fritz.&nbsp;

"But if that happens I'm happy with my week and I leave with my head held high. Yeah, I'll definitely be checking the score!"

Sinner is hunting his first Finals title after an exceptional season in which he won seven tournaments, including his first Grand Slam victories at the Australian and US Opens.

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He lost last year's final to Novak Djokovic, who pulled out of the tournament injured this time around.

Sinner entered the season-ending event already assured of becoming the first Italian to top the ATP end-of-year rankings.

However, he has been dogged by controversy after twice testing positive for traces of the steroid clostebol in March.

He was initially cleared by the International Tennis Integrity Agency but at the end of September the World Anti-Doping Agency appealed, seeking a ban of up to two years.

Disclaimer:&nbsp;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.

Taylor Fritz closed in on the last four of the ATP Finals on Thursday after coming from behind to beat Alex De Minaur 5-7, 6-4, 6-3. American Fritz came through an entertaining match in Turin to send home Finals debutant De Minaur, who by winning a set handed Jannik Sinner a semi-finals spot.

Taylor Fritz closed in on the last four of the ATP Finals on Thursday after coming from behind to beat Alex De Minaur 5-7, 6-4, 6-3. American Fritz came through an entertaining match in Turin to send home Finals debutant De Minaur, who by winning a set handed Jannik Sinner a semi-finals spot. Sinner heads into his last match in the Ilie Nastase Group against Daniil Medvedev knowing that he is through no matter what, with a win ensuring him of top spot. Fritz meanwhile will join Sinner in the knockout stage as long as the world number one wins at least one set in front of his home fans. "If I don't get through it's going to be tough because I did play two very good matches, won both those matches and lost to the best player in the world so If I don't make it though it's tough," said Fritz. "But if that happens I'm happy with my week and I leave with my head held high. Yeah, I'll definitely be checking the score!" Sinner is hunting his first Finals title after an exceptional season in which he won seven tournaments, including his first Grand Slam victories at the Australian and US Opens. ALSO READ | MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Rohit and Dravid wasted 10 years of my son's career, claims Sanju Samson's father He lost last year's final to Novak Djokovic, who pulled out of the tournament injured this time around. Sinner entered the season-ending event already assured of becoming the first Italian to top the ATP end-of-year rankings. However, he has been dogged by controversy after twice testing positive for traces of the steroid clostebol in March. He was initially cleared by the International Tennis Integrity Agency but at the end of September the World Anti-Doping Agency appealed, seeking a ban of up to two years. 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.

ATP Finals: Taylor Fritz beats Alex De Minaur to eye last four, Jannik Sinner through

Former Aussie great Ian Healy has urged the Indian team to stop closed-door training sessions as they prepare for the opening Test match against Australia in Perth. On Thursday (Nov 14) Healy stated that the Indian team needed to be more direct and that their closed-door training session could dampen their preparations for the opening Test.

The Indian team will start their two-month-long Australian tour with the opening Test in Perth on November 22 with a place in the World Test Championship (WTC) final still up for grabs.

<h2>Healy warns India ahead of the series</h2>

"It's never worked. The squad just doesn't relax when you do this, when you lock yourself away the media start turning the screws and the squad just can't relax. England did it when they opened themselves up, and the next one when they didn't, and it was an incredible difference in performance,” Healy said while speaking on Thursday.

India is likely to head into the five-match Test series without skipper Rohit Sharma who is on paternity leave. While the rest of the squad is in Australia, Rohit could still join the Indian team if returns early from the leave. On the other hand, Jasprit Bumrah is likely to wear the captain’s armband if the veteran batter is absent.

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The Indian team has been victorious in the last two visits to Australia and also won the Boxing Day Test in 2020. Rohit Sharma’s men will look to repeat the heroics as they look to take a giant step towards the World Test Championship (WTC) final at Lord’s.

<h2>Border-Gavaskar Trophy (India-Australia series) Schedule</h2>

1st Test: 22nd November to 26th November, Perth

2nd Test: 6th December to 10th December, Adelaide

3rd Test: 14th December to 18th December, Brisbane

4th Test: 26th December to 30th December, Melbourne

5th Test: 3rd January to 7th January, Sydney

Former Aussie great Ian Healy has urged the Indian team to stop closed-door training sessions as they prepare for the opening Test match against Australia in Perth.

Former Aussie great Ian Healy has urged the Indian team to stop closed-door training sessions as they prepare for the opening Test match against Australia in Perth. On Thursday (Nov 14) Healy stated that the Indian team needed to be more direct and that their closed-door training session could dampen their preparations for the opening Test. The Indian team will start their two-month-long Australian tour with the opening Test in Perth on November 22 with a place in the World Test Championship (WTC) final still up for grabs. Healy warns India ahead of the series "It's never worked. The squad just doesn't relax when you do this, when you lock yourself away the media start turning the screws and the squad just can't relax. England did it when they opened themselves up, and the next one when they didn't, and it was an incredible difference in performance,” Healy said while speaking on Thursday. India is likely to head into the five-match Test series without skipper Rohit Sharma who is on paternity leave. While the rest of the squad is in Australia, Rohit could still join the Indian team if returns early from the leave. On the other hand, Jasprit Bumrah is likely to wear the captain’s armband if the veteran batter is absent. ALSO READ | MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Rohit and Dravid wasted 10 years of my son's career, claims Sanju Samson's father The Indian team has been victorious in the last two visits to Australia and also won the Boxing Day Test in 2020. Rohit Sharma’s men will look to repeat the heroics as they look to take a giant step towards the World Test Championship (WTC) final at Lord’s. Border-Gavaskar Trophy (India-Australia series) Schedule 1st Test: 22nd November to 26th November, Perth 2nd Test: 6th December to 10th December, Adelaide 3rd Test: 14th December to 18th December, Brisbane 4th Test: 26th December to 30th December, Melbourne 5th Test: 3rd January to 7th January, Sydney

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South Africa have been dealt a huge blow in the race for the World Test Championship (WTC) final after star pacer Lungi Ngidi was ruled out of the home season on Thursday (Nov 14). According to Cricket South Africa (CSA) statement, Ngidi has sustained a groin injury,&nbsp;which will see him miss the Test series against Sri Lanka and Pakistan. South Africa is currently fifth with four matches to go in the WTC cycle.

<h2>Ngidi out of home season</h2>

"Proteas Men’s fast bowler Lungi Ngidi has been ruled out of the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka, as well as the all-format tour against Pakistan, due to a groin injury...He will now begin a rehabilitation programme and is expected to return to play in January," the South Africa Cricket Board’s statement said.

Ngidi has played in 19 Test matches, scalping 55 wickets during that period with three five-wicket hauls. He is one of the few players to play in all three formats for the side, having also played in 62 ODIs and 43 T20Is for South Africa. He will be a crucial member of the side for the Champions Trophy which will be staged in Pakistan, according to the current developments.

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<h2>South Africa’s position in WTC</h2>

Currently, the Proteas still have great interest in the race for the WTC final with the top two India and Australia set to collide in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. With one team certain to drop points and South Africa to face Sri Lanka in the home series, Temba Bavuma and Co will retain an interest in reaching the WTC final in June 2025.

They currently have a win percentage of 54.17 from eight matches and have won four, drawn three and lost one. &nbsp;

South Africa have been dealt a huge blow in the race for the World Test Championship (WTC) final after star pacer Lungi Ngidi was ruled out of the home season on Thursday (Nov 14).

South Africa have been dealt a huge blow in the race for the World Test Championship (WTC) final after star pacer Lungi Ngidi was ruled out of the home season on Thursday (Nov 14). According to Cricket South Africa (CSA) statement, Ngidi has sustained a groin injury, which will see him miss the Test series against Sri Lanka and Pakistan. South Africa is currently fifth with four matches to go in the WTC cycle. Ngidi out of home season "Proteas Men’s fast bowler Lungi Ngidi has been ruled out of the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka, as well as the all-format tour against Pakistan, due to a groin injury...He will now begin a rehabilitation programme and is expected to return to play in January," the South Africa Cricket Board’s statement said. Ngidi has played in 19 Test matches, scalping 55 wickets during that period with three five-wicket hauls. He is one of the few players to play in all three formats for the side, having also played in 62 ODIs and 43 T20Is for South Africa. He will be a crucial member of the side for the Champions Trophy which will be staged in Pakistan, according to the current developments. ALSO READ | MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Rohit and Dravid wasted 10 years of my son's career, claims Sanju Samson's father South Africa’s position in WTC Currently, the Proteas still have great interest in the race for the WTC final with the top two India and Australia set to collide in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. With one team certain to drop points and South Africa to face Sri Lanka in the home series, Temba Bavuma and Co will retain an interest in reaching the WTC final in June 2025. They currently have a win percentage of 54.17 from eight matches and have won four, drawn three and lost one.

South Africa dealt huge blow in race for WTC final, Lungi Ngidi ruled out of home Test season with injury

South Africa wicketkeeper-batter Heinrich Klaasen has taken a dig at the national board and slammed the scheduling of the ongoing T20I series against India on Thursday (Nov 14). The Proteas are playing India in a four-match T20I series, which was not part of the Future Tour Programs (FTP) of the International Cricket Council (ICC). The series comes days before India is also scheduled to play Australia in the Test series in another part of the world while the Men in Blue have two different squads.

<h2>Klaasen slams cricket scheduling</h2>

"I'm just saying, people need to understand that tight schedule is what we go through. It's in the heat of the moment. There are a billion people that are going to be on your head if you fail. There's a lot of frustration and I was looking especially in the way that I struck the ball tonight. It's nice to see that he's finding some rhythm in his game, and hopefully he will kick on,” Klaasen said after the third T20I against India.

While South Africa is coping with the added series with its current crop of players, India has roughly 50-60 players playing for the national team in various senior and junior squads. Pointing out the finger on the same, Klaasen reckons India has the resources to adjust to the added scheduling of the series, while that is not the case for South Africa.

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As things stand, India has a different T20I squad in South Africa while the senior Test squad is preparing for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. To add more players to the contingent, the India A squad also has players who are not part of either squad but are in Australia for the warm-up matches.

On the other hand, last season South African players had to pull out of the senior team which was supposed to play in New Zealand as the SA20 was on the calendar.

South Africa wicketkeeper-batter Heinrich Klaasen has taken a dig at the national board and slammed the scheduling of the ongoing T20I series against India on Thursday (Nov 14).

South Africa wicketkeeper-batter Heinrich Klaasen has taken a dig at the national board and slammed the scheduling of the ongoing T20I series against India on Thursday (Nov 14). The Proteas are playing India in a four-match T20I series, which was not part of the Future Tour Programs (FTP) of the International Cricket Council (ICC). The series comes days before India is also scheduled to play Australia in the Test series in another part of the world while the Men in Blue have two different squads. Klaasen slams cricket scheduling "I'm just saying, people need to understand that tight schedule is what we go through. It's in the heat of the moment. There are a billion people that are going to be on your head if you fail. There's a lot of frustration and I was looking especially in the way that I struck the ball tonight. It's nice to see that he's finding some rhythm in his game, and hopefully he will kick on,” Klaasen said after the third T20I against India. While South Africa is coping with the added series with its current crop of players, India has roughly 50-60 players playing for the national team in various senior and junior squads. Pointing out the finger on the same, Klaasen reckons India has the resources to adjust to the added scheduling of the series, while that is not the case for South Africa. ALSO READ | MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Rohit and Dravid wasted 10 years of my son's career, claims Sanju Samson's father As things stand, India has a different T20I squad in South Africa while the senior Test squad is preparing for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. To add more players to the contingent, the India A squad also has players who are not part of either squad but are in Australia for the warm-up matches. On the other hand, last season South African players had to pull out of the senior team which was supposed to play in New Zealand as the SA20 was on the calendar.

SA vs IND: Heinrich Klaasen unhappy with South Africa's current schedule, says 'there's a lot of frustration'

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IND vs SA 3rd T20I Live Streaming, Date-Time, Venue:&nbsp;With the four-match series all square, India and South Africa will look to stamp their authority as they search for a second win in the third T20I on Wednesday (Nov 13). The hosts won the second T20I by three wickets in a low-scoring affair with Varun Chakaravarthy starring for the visitors with a five-fer. Ahead of the third contest between hosts South Africa and India, here are all the details of the contest, including live streaming, squads, and others.

<h2>When is the India vs South Africa 3rd T20I&nbsp;match?</h2>

The South Africa vs India 3rd T20I match will start on Wednesday&nbsp;(Nov 13).

<h2>Which stadium will host the South Africa vs India 3rd T20I match?</h2>

The South Africa vs India 3rd T20I match will be played at the SuperSport Park in Centurion.

<h2>What time will the India vs South Africa 3rd T20I match start?</h2>

The South Africa vs India 3rd T20I match will start at 8:30 pm&nbsp;IST&nbsp;with toss taking place at 8:00 pm ISR.

<h2>Where to watch the South Africa vs India 3rd T20I match on TV?</h2>

The South Africa vs India 3rd T20I match will be telecast&nbsp;on&nbsp;Sports 18 Network in India.

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<h2>Where to watch the IND vs SA&nbsp;3rd T20I LIVE Streaming online on OTT?</h2>

The South Africa vs India 3rd T20I&nbsp;match will be live-streamed on the Jio Cinema&nbsp;app and website in India.

<h2>Squads:</h2>

South Africa: Aiden Markram (c), Reeza Hendricks, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Patrick Kruger, Donovan Ferreira, Heinrich Klaasen, Ryan Rickelton, Ottneil Baartman, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Mihlali Mpongwana, Nqabayomzi Peter

India Squad: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Tilak Varma, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ramandeep Singh , Varun Chakaravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Avesh Khan, Yash Dayal, Rinku Singh

IND vs SA 3rd T20I Live Streaming, Date-Time, Venue: With the four-match series all square, India and South Africa will look to stamp their authority as they search for a second win in the third T20I on Wednesday (Nov 13).

IND vs SA 3rd T20I Live Streaming, Date-Time, Venue: With the four-match series all square, India and South Africa will look to stamp their authority as they search for a second win in the third T20I on Wednesday (Nov 13). The hosts won the second T20I by three wickets in a low-scoring affair with Varun Chakaravarthy starring for the visitors with a five-fer. Ahead of the third contest between hosts South Africa and India, here are all the details of the contest, including live streaming, squads, and others. When is the India vs South Africa 3rd T20I match? The South Africa vs India 3rd T20I match will start on Wednesday (Nov 13). Which stadium will host the South Africa vs India 3rd T20I match? The South Africa vs India 3rd T20I match will be played at the SuperSport Park in Centurion. What time will the India vs South Africa 3rd T20I match start? The South Africa vs India 3rd T20I match will start at 8:30 pm IST with toss taking place at 8:00 pm ISR. Where to watch the South Africa vs India 3rd T20I match on TV? The South Africa vs India 3rd T20I match will be telecast on Sports 18 Network in India. ALSO READ | Afg vs Ban: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Azmatullah Omarzai propel Afghanistan to series win over Bangladesh Where to watch the IND vs SA 3rd T20I LIVE Streaming online on OTT? The South Africa vs India 3rd T20I match will be live-streamed on the Jio Cinema app and website in India. Squads: South Africa: Aiden Markram (c), Reeza Hendricks, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Patrick Kruger, Donovan Ferreira, Heinrich Klaasen, Ryan Rickelton, Ottneil Baartman, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Mihlali Mpongwana, Nqabayomzi Peter India Squad: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Tilak Varma, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ramandeep Singh , Varun Chakaravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Avesh Khan, Yash Dayal, Rinku Singh

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Star India wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul has opened up on the famous Indian Premier League (IPL 2016) final between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) where he shared the&nbsp;dressing room with Virat Kohli. RCB, playing in their third IPL final lost to David Warner’s SRH which still haunts the franchise as they are yet to taste success in the competition. Recalling the memories, Rahul reckons had he or Virat stayed longer on the field, RCB could have won the final.

<h2>Rahul opens up on IPL 2016 final</h2>

“It’s a long time ago, but it’s still fresh in my memories. I and Virat (Kohli) always talked about it a few times that 2016 is always a reminder that had one of us played a little longer, it would have been very different. It would have been a fairytale to be right at the bottom to win seven games to qualify and then win the final at home,” Rahul said on a show on Star Sports.

Chasing 209 runs to win the IPL final, RCB fell short by eight runs to hand the title to SRH&nbsp;despite playing the final in their backyard,&nbsp;M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Rahul was dismissed for 11 by Ben Cutting while Virat Kohli’s 54-run did not help the cause. Chris Gayle also scored 76 runs for RCB in the match but no big partnership in the middle overs restricted Bengaluru to 200/7.

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Despite being 114/0 in 10 overs at one stage, Virat’s side ran out of luck and lost their third IPL final. Virat also missed out on a historic 1000-mark and ended the season with 973 runs in 16 matches.

<h2>Rahul back to RCB?</h2>

While much will depend on equations on the auction table, Rahul’s recent release from Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) has paved the way for speculations of his comeback to RCB. He represented the franchise from 2013 to 2016 before joining Punjab Kings and LSG.

Star India wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul has opened up on the famous Indian Premier League (IPL 2016) final between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) where he shared the dressing room with Virat Kohli.

Star India wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul has opened up on the famous Indian Premier League (IPL 2016) final between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) where he shared the dressing room with Virat Kohli. RCB, playing in their third IPL final lost to David Warner’s SRH which still haunts the franchise as they are yet to taste success in the competition. Recalling the memories, Rahul reckons had he or Virat stayed longer on the field, RCB could have won the final. Rahul opens up on IPL 2016 final “It’s a long time ago, but it’s still fresh in my memories. I and Virat (Kohli) always talked about it a few times that 2016 is always a reminder that had one of us played a little longer, it would have been very different. It would have been a fairytale to be right at the bottom to win seven games to qualify and then win the final at home,” Rahul said on a show on Star Sports. Chasing 209 runs to win the IPL final, RCB fell short by eight runs to hand the title to SRH despite playing the final in their backyard, M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Rahul was dismissed for 11 by Ben Cutting while Virat Kohli’s 54-run did not help the cause. Chris Gayle also scored 76 runs for RCB in the match but no big partnership in the middle overs restricted Bengaluru to 200/7. ALSO READ | Formula One: Rui Marques succeeds Niels Wittich as new race director Despite being 114/0 in 10 overs at one stage, Virat’s side ran out of luck and lost their third IPL final. Virat also missed out on a historic 1000-mark and ended the season with 973 runs in 16 matches. Rahul back to RCB? While much will depend on equations on the auction table, Rahul’s recent release from Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) has paved the way for speculations of his comeback to RCB. He represented the franchise from 2013 to 2016 before joining Punjab Kings and LSG.

KL Rahul recalls 'heartbreaking' 2016 IPL final, says 'me and Virat talked about it few times'

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is left in limbo as less than three months remain before the Champions Trophy officially starts. Scheduled to be played from February 19 to March 8, seven teams have confirmed participation in the tournament, while India is reluctant to participate if the entire Champions Trophy is held in Pakistan. This leaves the ICC with a major issue to resolve, creating uncertainty over the tournament’s future.

<h2>ICC with a decision in hand</h2>

Currently, apart from India, all nations have given green signal&nbsp;to play in the Asian subcontinent. However, India is insisting on a hybrid model and has cleared their stance by writing to the ICC of their intent to not travel to Pakistan for the coveted tournament. In this case, the ICC has two major options to settle the issue and clear the air over the Champions Trophy.

<h2>Postpone Champions Trophy</h2>

The most likely and favourable option for the ICC is to postpone the tournament for a future date until a compromise is reached between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over the hosting issues. While India is reluctant to travel to Pakistan, PCB on Tuesday wrote to the ICC that they will not stage the Champions Trophy in a hybrid model and will host all matches in their homeland.

“India must give solid grounds and reasoning for not coming to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy. If other teams can come to Pakistan, why can’t India?” the details of the letter included.

“Champions Trophy will be held only in Pakistan, we will not be accepting a hybrid model. Previously, when teams refused to attend matches elsewhere, the match was considered forfeited and points were given to the opponent team as we have seen in the past. Also, when a team has refused to attend matches elsewhere, as per the rule, the next in line team has been considered for the tournament itself,” PCB’s letter further added.

In case the Champions Trophy is postponed, it will be the second time that Pakistan will face such a situation. In 2008 ICC decided to pull the trigger and take away the hosting rights from Pakistan after a period of unrest in the nation due to terrorist activities. South Africa instead hosted the Champions Trophy in 2009 September.

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<h2>Unlikely option: Exclude India</h2>

If ICC decides to go according to their rules and regulations, India’s reluctance to travel could see them either get excluded from the tournament or get their matches fortified. However, ICC is unlikely to take this step considering the brand value of the Indian Cricket Team. Having the Indian team excluded could see them missing out on huge revenue from television rights, digital rights and stadium ticket sales. ICC will not take a hit on its revenue model as India remains a major player in the market.

Also from December 1, BCCI secretary Jay Shah will take office as the new chairperson of the ICC board of directors. This means he won’t favour an ICC tournament without India.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is left in limbo as less than three months remain before the Champions Trophy officially starts. Scheduled to be played from February 19 to March 8, seven teams have confirmed participation in the tournament, while India is reluctant to participate if the entire Champions Trophy is held in Pakistan.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is left in limbo as less than three months remain before the Champions Trophy officially starts. Scheduled to be played from February 19 to March 8, seven teams have confirmed participation in the tournament, while India is reluctant to participate if the entire Champions Trophy is held in Pakistan. This leaves the ICC with a major issue to resolve, creating uncertainty over the tournament’s future. ICC with a decision in hand Currently, apart from India, all nations have given green signal to play in the Asian subcontinent. However, India is insisting on a hybrid model and has cleared their stance by writing to the ICC of their intent to not travel to Pakistan for the coveted tournament. In this case, the ICC has two major options to settle the issue and clear the air over the Champions Trophy. Postpone Champions Trophy The most likely and favourable option for the ICC is to postpone the tournament for a future date until a compromise is reached between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over the hosting issues. While India is reluctant to travel to Pakistan, PCB on Tuesday wrote to the ICC that they will not stage the Champions Trophy in a hybrid model and will host all matches in their homeland. “India must give solid grounds and reasoning for not coming to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy. If other teams can come to Pakistan, why can’t India?” the details of the letter included. “Champions Trophy will be held only in Pakistan, we will not be accepting a hybrid model. Previously, when teams refused to attend matches elsewhere, the match was considered forfeited and points were given to the opponent team as we have seen in the past. Also, when a team has refused to attend matches elsewhere, as per the rule, the next in line team has been considered for the tournament itself,” PCB’s letter further added. In case the Champions Trophy is postponed, it will be the second time that Pakistan will face such a situation. In 2008 ICC decided to pull the trigger and take away the hosting rights from Pakistan after a period of unrest in the nation due to terrorist activities. South Africa instead hosted the Champions Trophy in 2009 September. ALSO READ | ATP Finals: Jannik Sinner turns aside Taylor Fritz to close in on last four Unlikely option: Exclude India If ICC decides to go according to their rules and regulations, India’s reluctance to travel could see them either get excluded from the tournament or get their matches fortified. However, ICC is unlikely to take this step considering the brand value of the Indian Cricket Team. Having the Indian team excluded could see them missing out on huge revenue from television rights, digital rights and stadium ticket sales. ICC will not take a hit on its revenue model as India remains a major player in the market. Also from December 1, BCCI secretary Jay Shah will take office as the new chairperson of the ICC board of directors. This means he won’t favour an ICC tournament without India.

Champions Trophy: What steps can ICC take if India and Pakistan don't reach a compromise over current stand?

Formula 1's race director Niels Wittich has left his role with immediate effect, the FIA said on Tuesday, in a surprise move.

The German, who replaced Michael Masi in 2022, will be replaced for the Las Vegas Grand Prix on November 23 by Rui Marques, who was recently the race director for Formula 2 and 3.

"The FIA can confirm that Niels Wittich has stepped down from his position as F1 Race Director to pursue new opportunities," the FIA said in a statement.

It is extremely rare for an F1 race director to be changed mid-season, but the FIA did not elaborate on the reasons for his departure.

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Masi was removed as Formula One race director after his controversial management of the season-ending 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix where Max Verstappen pipped Lewis Hamilton to the title.&nbsp;

It is not clear if Wittich is the latest victim of a disagreement with FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem.

A number of staff in senior FIA roles have resigned this year.

Disclaimer:&nbsp;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.

Formula 1's race director Niels Wittich has left his role with immediate effect, the FIA said on Tuesday, in a surprise move. The German, who replaced Michael Masi in 2022, will be replaced for the Las Vegas Grand Prix on November 23 by Rui Marques, who was recently the race director for Formula 2 and 3.

Formula 1's race director Niels Wittich has left his role with immediate effect, the FIA said on Tuesday, in a surprise move. The German, who replaced Michael Masi in 2022, will be replaced for the Las Vegas Grand Prix on November 23 by Rui Marques, who was recently the race director for Formula 2 and 3. "The FIA can confirm that Niels Wittich has stepped down from his position as F1 Race Director to pursue new opportunities," the FIA said in a statement. It is extremely rare for an F1 race director to be changed mid-season, but the FIA did not elaborate on the reasons for his departure. ALSO READ | Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott to undergo season-ending surgery, informs team owner Jerry Jones Masi was removed as Formula One race director after his controversial management of the season-ending 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix where Max Verstappen pipped Lewis Hamilton to the title. It is not clear if Wittich is the latest victim of a disagreement with FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem. A number of staff in senior FIA roles have resigned this year. 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.

Formula One: Rui Marques succeeds Niels Wittich as new race director

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