Indian politician turned wrestler Babita Phogat has taken a dig at producers of Aamir Khan starrer Dangal after lifting the lid on the amount her family was paid. The news comes a day after fellow wrestler Sakshi Malik accused Babita of plotting the wrestler’s protest against then-WFI President Brij Bhushan Singh Sharan. According to Babita, her family received only INR 1 crore ($119,000) while the film earned a whopping INR 2000 crore ($238m).

<h2>Babita lifts the lid</h2>

The film released in 2016 was a biopic on wrestler Babita’s father Mahavir Singh Phogat who was played by veteran actor Aamir Khan. The film made rounds at the box office earning INR 2000 crores ($238m). However, according to an interview given to News 24, Babita and her family were paid a low sum of INR 1 crore ($119,000). This is less than one per cent of the total amount at the box office. The deal was cracked when Aamir Khan was yet to be a producer with Nitesh Tiwari leading the role behind the curtains.

“My father (Mahavir Singh Phogat) had said only one thing – ‘We want people’s respect and love. Leave everything else’,” Babita said.

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<h2>Babita on the mat in another controversy</h2>

Babita has been in the headlines for the&nbsp;last 24 hours after she was accused of plotting the wrestler’s protest against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Singh Sharan. Both Babita and Sharan are part of the in-power BJP, but friction could arise if the allegations are proved against the veteran wrestler.

“Babita Phogat approached us with the idea of protesting against Brij Bhushan Singh because she had her own agenda — she wanted to become the WFI president. There are rumours that Congress supported our protest, but that’s false. In fact, two BJP leaders helped us secure permission to protest in Haryana – Babita Phogat and Tirath Rana,” Sakshi claimed on Tuesday (Oct 22). &nbsp;

Indian politician turned wrestler Babita Phogat has taken a dig at producers of Aamir Khan starrer Dangal after lifting the lid on the amount her family was paid.

Indian politician turned wrestler Babita Phogat has taken a dig at producers of Aamir Khan starrer Dangal after lifting the lid on the amount her family was paid. The news comes a day after fellow wrestler Sakshi Malik accused Babita of plotting the wrestler’s protest against then-WFI President Brij Bhushan Singh Sharan. According to Babita, her family received only INR 1 crore ($119,000) while the film earned a whopping INR 2000 crore ($238m). Babita lifts the lid The film released in 2016 was a biopic on wrestler Babita’s father Mahavir Singh Phogat who was played by veteran actor Aamir Khan. The film made rounds at the box office earning INR 2000 crores ($238m). However, according to an interview given to News 24, Babita and her family were paid a low sum of INR 1 crore ($119,000). This is less than one per cent of the total amount at the box office. The deal was cracked when Aamir Khan was yet to be a producer with Nitesh Tiwari leading the role behind the curtains. “My father (Mahavir Singh Phogat) had said only one thing – ‘We want people’s respect and love. Leave everything else’,” Babita said. ALSO READ | Ind vs NZ, 2nd Test Live Streaming: When and where to watch India vs New Zealand penultimate contest in Pune Babita on the mat in another controversy Babita has been in the headlines for the last 24 hours after she was accused of plotting the wrestler’s protest against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Singh Sharan. Both Babita and Sharan are part of the in-power BJP, but friction could arise if the allegations are proved against the veteran wrestler. “Babita Phogat approached us with the idea of protesting against Brij Bhushan Singh because she had her own agenda — she wanted to become the WFI president. There are rumours that Congress supported our protest, but that’s false. In fact, two BJP leaders helped us secure permission to protest in Haryana – Babita Phogat and Tirath Rana,” Sakshi claimed on Tuesday (Oct 22).

Babita Phogat takes dig at Aamir Khan starrer Dangal, reveals her family was paid THIS amount

Half-centuries by Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Jaker Ali helped Bangladesh take an&nbsp;81-run lead over South Africa before bad light brought an early finish to day three of the first Test on Wednesday.

The hosts were 283-7 in Mirpur when the umpires called stumps about an hour before the scheduled finish, with Mehidy batting on 87 and Nayeem Hasan on 16.&nbsp;

Bangladesh spin bowling coach Mushtaq Ahmed said he believed his side could still snatch its first ever Test win against the visitors.&nbsp;

"We have to bat as long as we can, score consistently, and get whatever lead we can," he said.&nbsp;

"When we can start believing, we can come back and we fight," he added. "When you don't give up, the opposition also respects you."

South Africa only bowled five overs in the last session, and fewer than 58 overs were played through the day after a rain interruption cut the second session short.&nbsp;

Mehidy and debutant Jaker added 138 runs for the seventh wicket to save Bangladesh from an innings defeat after they resumed at 101-3, chasing down South Africa's 202-run first-innings lead.&nbsp;

Jaker was eventually trapped lbw by left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj for 58.&nbsp;

"Obviously Bangladesh has done really well today. Conditions got a little bit better, if I'm honest, with a slightly used ball," Maharaj said.&nbsp;

"But I think we're still ahead," he added. "Bangladesh have a lead and we've got three wickets more to go. We can restrict them as much as possible, but I still feel we'll be in the bouncing seat."

In the morning, South African pace bowler Kagiso Rabada took advantage of overcast conditions to take two wickets in three balls in&nbsp;the fifth over.&nbsp;

Mahmudul Hasan Joy departed after making 40 when his attempted drive found a thick edge to first slip, where David Bedingham took the catch.

Rabada's fourth wicket of the innings came two balls later as he sent Mushfiqur Rahim's middle stump cartwheeling out of the ground with a full delivery that nipped back. The right-hander made 33.&nbsp;

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Wicketkeeper Litton Das followed for just seven as he edged a sharply turning delivery from Maharaj to wicketkeeper Kyle Verreynne and the dismissal was confirmed as caught on review, after an initial shout for lbw.

South Africa scored 308 in their first innings, powered by Verreynne's second Test century, in reply to Bangladesh's 106 all out on the first day.

Bangladesh have never won a Test against South Africa.

The second and final match of the series begins on October 29 in Chattogram.&nbsp;

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.

Half-centuries by Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Jaker Ali helped Bangladesh take an 81-run lead over South Africa before bad light brought an early finish to day three of the first Test on Wednesday.

Half-centuries by Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Jaker Ali helped Bangladesh take an 81-run lead over South Africa before bad light brought an early finish to day three of the first Test on Wednesday. The hosts were 283-7 in Mirpur when the umpires called stumps about an hour before the scheduled finish, with Mehidy batting on 87 and Nayeem Hasan on 16. Bangladesh spin bowling coach Mushtaq Ahmed said he believed his side could still snatch its first ever Test win against the visitors. "We have to bat as long as we can, score consistently, and get whatever lead we can," he said. "When we can start believing, we can come back and we fight," he added. "When you don't give up, the opposition also respects you." South Africa only bowled five overs in the last session, and fewer than 58 overs were played through the day after a rain interruption cut the second session short. Mehidy and debutant Jaker added 138 runs for the seventh wicket to save Bangladesh from an innings defeat after they resumed at 101-3, chasing down South Africa's 202-run first-innings lead. Jaker was eventually trapped lbw by left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj for 58. "Obviously Bangladesh has done really well today. Conditions got a little bit better, if I'm honest, with a slightly used ball," Maharaj said. "But I think we're still ahead," he added. "Bangladesh have a lead and we've got three wickets more to go. We can restrict them as much as possible, but I still feel we'll be in the bouncing seat." In the morning, South African pace bowler Kagiso Rabada took advantage of overcast conditions to take two wickets in three balls in the fifth over. Mahmudul Hasan Joy departed after making 40 when his attempted drive found a thick edge to first slip, where David Bedingham took the catch. Rabada's fourth wicket of the innings came two balls later as he sent Mushfiqur Rahim's middle stump cartwheeling out of the ground with a full delivery that nipped back. The right-hander made 33. ALSO READ | Ind vs NZ, 2nd Test Live Streaming: When and where to watch India vs New Zealand penultimate contest in Pune Wicketkeeper Litton Das followed for just seven as he edged a sharply turning delivery from Maharaj to wicketkeeper Kyle Verreynne and the dismissal was confirmed as caught on review, after an initial shout for lbw. South Africa scored 308 in their first innings, powered by Verreynne's second Test century, in reply to Bangladesh's 106 all out on the first day. Bangladesh have never won a Test against South Africa. The second and final match of the series begins on October 29 in Chattogram. 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.

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Star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has leapfrogged Virat Kohli in the latest ICC Test batters ranking after a superb show in the Bengaluru Test against New Zealand last week. Pant&nbsp;scored 99 in the second innings, which has propelled him to the sixth spot. The rise also means former skipper Virat Kohli dropped to eighth spot. In the bowler’s ranking, Jasprit Bumrah continues to lead the way by keeping his spot intact.

<h2>Pant on the rise</h2>

Pant was India’s highest scorer in India’s otherwise horror first innings with 20 runs as Rohit and Co got bowled out for 46. However, he made amends in the second innings with a 99-run knock before getting out. He was unfortunate to miss out on the ton against the Kiwis. Pant also scored a ton against Bangladesh last month in the Chennai Test since having returned to the format after 21 months out due to injury.

Pant was also injured during the Bengaluru Test but has been confirmed fit by Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir and is available for the second Test in Pune. It will come as a big boost for the Indian team as they look to return to parity in the three-match Test series.

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<h2>Bumrah continues to dominate with the ball</h2>

In the bowlers ranking, Jasprit Bumrah leads the way and sits at the top after a decent show with the ball against the Kiwis. Three Indian bowlers are in the top 10 of the rankings as Ravichandran Ashwin (second) and Ravindra Jadeja (sixth) make the cut. Ashwin and Bumrah will have a tight race for the top spot next week with India hosting New Zealand in the second Test in Pune.

With India trailing 0-1, the onus will be on the hosts to win the match and level the series.

Star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has leapfrogged Virat Kohli in the latest ICC Test batters ranking after a superb show in the Bengaluru Test against New Zealand last week.

Star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has leapfrogged Virat Kohli in the latest ICC Test batters ranking after a superb show in the Bengaluru Test against New Zealand last week. Pant scored 99 in the second innings, which has propelled him to the sixth spot. The rise also means former skipper Virat Kohli dropped to eighth spot. In the bowler’s ranking, Jasprit Bumrah continues to lead the way by keeping his spot intact. Pant on the rise Pant was India’s highest scorer in India’s otherwise horror first innings with 20 runs as Rohit and Co got bowled out for 46. However, he made amends in the second innings with a 99-run knock before getting out. He was unfortunate to miss out on the ton against the Kiwis. Pant also scored a ton against Bangladesh last month in the Chennai Test since having returned to the format after 21 months out due to injury. Pant was also injured during the Bengaluru Test but has been confirmed fit by Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir and is available for the second Test in Pune. It will come as a big boost for the Indian team as they look to return to parity in the three-match Test series. ALSO READ | Ind vs NZ, 2nd Test Live Streaming: When and where to watch India vs New Zealand penultimate contest in Pune Bumrah continues to dominate with the ball In the bowlers ranking, Jasprit Bumrah leads the way and sits at the top after a decent show with the ball against the Kiwis. Three Indian bowlers are in the top 10 of the rankings as Ravichandran Ashwin (second) and Ravindra Jadeja (sixth) make the cut. Ashwin and Bumrah will have a tight race for the top spot next week with India hosting New Zealand in the second Test in Pune. With India trailing 0-1, the onus will be on the hosts to win the match and level the series.

ICC Rankings: Rishabh Pant leapfrogs Virat Kohli in Test batters; Bumrah continues dominance with ball

Lucknow Super Giants and KL Rahul are set to part ways ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) mega auctions. With the deadline for retentions fast approaching, franchises are keen to announce their retentions ahead of the October 31 deadline. Rahul, one of the top names at the Lucknow franchise, could be on his way out, having signed for the team before the IPL 2022. The media report also states that speedster Mayank Yadav will be retained by the franchise as they prepare for the auctions.

<h2>Rahul, LSG to part ways?</h2>

"We have discussed KL’s role with the team management multiple times, and there is consent that we will move forward without him,” an India Today report read.

Rahul has largely been successful at the franchise and led them to back-to-back IPL playoffs in 2022 and 2023. However, the franchise is looking for a complete overhaul with a handful of names to be retained. This also means LSG will keep a big purse for the IPL auctions, helping them get big names for the next season.

It is also reported that Mayank Yadav will be retained by the franchise but at a slightly higher price after earning his first India cap during the Bangladesh T20I series. He can no longer be retained at INR 40 million ($475,000), as LSG will have to splash higher cash.

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<h2>What are the retention values?</h2>

A franchise can retain as many as six players before the auctions for price tags set by the IPL commission. In case the franchise does not retain six players, the remaining slots could be used as Right to Match (RTM) cards. An RTM allows a team to retain a player who represented the franchise in IPL 2024 by matching the final bid of the other franchise that intends to purchase it. Interestingly, out of the six retentions allowed, one has to be an uncapped Indian player, meaning a maximum of five capped players could be retained before the auctions.

<h2>The values for the retentions are as follows:</h2>

1. Player 1 - INR 180 million ($2.1m)

2. Player 2 - INR 140 million ($1.66)

3. Player 3 - INR 110 million ($1.3m)

4. Player 4 - INR 180 million ($2.1m)

5. Player 5 - INR 140 million ($1.66m)

6. Player 6 (uncapped Indian) - INR 40 million ($475,000)

Lucknow Super Giants and KL Rahul are set to part ways ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) mega auctions. With the deadline for retentions fast approaching, franchises are keen to announce their retentions ahead of the October 31 deadline.

Lucknow Super Giants and KL Rahul are set to part ways ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) mega auctions. With the deadline for retentions fast approaching, franchises are keen to announce their retentions ahead of the October 31 deadline. Rahul, one of the top names at the Lucknow franchise, could be on his way out, having signed for the team before the IPL 2022. The media report also states that speedster Mayank Yadav will be retained by the franchise as they prepare for the auctions. Rahul, LSG to part ways? "We have discussed KL’s role with the team management multiple times, and there is consent that we will move forward without him,” an India Today report read. Rahul has largely been successful at the franchise and led them to back-to-back IPL playoffs in 2022 and 2023. However, the franchise is looking for a complete overhaul with a handful of names to be retained. This also means LSG will keep a big purse for the IPL auctions, helping them get big names for the next season. It is also reported that Mayank Yadav will be retained by the franchise but at a slightly higher price after earning his first India cap during the Bangladesh T20I series. He can no longer be retained at INR 40 million ($475,000), as LSG will have to splash higher cash. ALSO READ | Ind vs NZ, 2nd Test Live Streaming: When and where to watch India vs New Zealand penultimate contest in Pune What are the retention values? A franchise can retain as many as six players before the auctions for price tags set by the IPL commission. In case the franchise does not retain six players, the remaining slots could be used as Right to Match (RTM) cards. An RTM allows a team to retain a player who represented the franchise in IPL 2024 by matching the final bid of the other franchise that intends to purchase it. Interestingly, out of the six retentions allowed, one has to be an uncapped Indian player, meaning a maximum of five capped players could be retained before the auctions. The values for the retentions are as follows: 1. Player 1 - INR 180 million ($2.1m) 2. Player 2 - INR 140 million ($1.66) 3. Player 3 - INR 110 million ($1.3m) 4. Player 4 - INR 180 million ($2.1m) 5. Player 5 - INR 140 million ($1.66m) 6. Player 6 (uncapped Indian) - INR 40 million ($475,000)

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Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise SunRisers Hyderabad are set to retain skipper Pat Cummins and Travis Head ahead of the retention deadline day of October 31. The Australian duo was the standout performer&nbsp;for the South Indian side as they reached the final of the IPL 2024. With the auctions set to take place in the next few weeks, SRH are likely to retain faith in the duo, while the likes of Abhishek Sharma and Nitish Kumar Reddy also sit at the top of the franchise’s retention list.

<h2>Head, Cummins on retention list of&nbsp;SRH?</h2>

According to reports, Head and Cummins will be retained by the franchise as they look to shape their final plan. During IPL 2024, Cummins scalped 18 wickets in 16 matches and was a valuable addition to the side considering his ability to lead. He also scored 136 runs for the franchise and holds the record for fastest fifty in the IPL while he was playing for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).

On the other hand, Head scored 567 runs and was the standout performer for the side in his 15 matches. This included a hundred and five fifties and Abhishek Sharma broke several batting records for the franchise.

SRH are also planning to retain Abhishek and Nitish Reddy from the Indian contingent while Heinrich Klaasen remains another overseas pick. Nitish’s retention will come at a big cost for SRH as he is no longer an uncapped player. He recently won his first India cap in the T20I series against Bangladesh, meaning he won’t be retained for INR 40 million ($475000).

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<h2>What are the retention values?</h2>

A franchise can retain as many as six players before the auctions for price tags set by the IPL commission. In case the franchise does not retain six players, the remaining slots could be used as Right to Match (RTM) cards. An RTM allows a team to retain a player who represented the franchise in IPL 2024 by matching the final bid of the other franchise that intends to purchase it. Interestingly, out of the six retentions allowed, one has to be an uncapped Indian player, meaning a maximum of five capped players could be retained before the auctions.

<h2>The values for the retentions are as follows:</h2>

1. Player 1 - INR 180 million ($2.1m)

2. Player 2 - INR 140 million ($1.66)

3. Player 3 - INR 110 million ($1.3m)

4. Player 4 - INR 180 million ($2.1m)

5. Player 5 - INR 140 million ($1.66)

6. Player 6 (uncapped Indian) - INR 40 million ($475,000)

Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise SunRisers Hyderabad are set to retain skipper Pat Cummins and Travis Head ahead of the retention deadline day of October 31.

Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise SunRisers Hyderabad are set to retain skipper Pat Cummins and Travis Head ahead of the retention deadline day of October 31. The Australian duo was the standout performer for the South Indian side as they reached the final of the IPL 2024. With the auctions set to take place in the next few weeks, SRH are likely to retain faith in the duo, while the likes of Abhishek Sharma and Nitish Kumar Reddy also sit at the top of the franchise’s retention list. Head, Cummins on retention list of SRH? According to reports, Head and Cummins will be retained by the franchise as they look to shape their final plan. During IPL 2024, Cummins scalped 18 wickets in 16 matches and was a valuable addition to the side considering his ability to lead. He also scored 136 runs for the franchise and holds the record for fastest fifty in the IPL while he was playing for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). On the other hand, Head scored 567 runs and was the standout performer for the side in his 15 matches. This included a hundred and five fifties and Abhishek Sharma broke several batting records for the franchise. SRH are also planning to retain Abhishek and Nitish Reddy from the Indian contingent while Heinrich Klaasen remains another overseas pick. Nitish’s retention will come at a big cost for SRH as he is no longer an uncapped player. He recently won his first India cap in the T20I series against Bangladesh, meaning he won’t be retained for INR 40 million ($475000). ALSO READ | BAN vs SA: Bangladesh battle at 101-3 as South Africa threaten innings defeat What are the retention values? A franchise can retain as many as six players before the auctions for price tags set by the IPL commission. In case the franchise does not retain six players, the remaining slots could be used as Right to Match (RTM) cards. An RTM allows a team to retain a player who represented the franchise in IPL 2024 by matching the final bid of the other franchise that intends to purchase it. Interestingly, out of the six retentions allowed, one has to be an uncapped Indian player, meaning a maximum of five capped players could be retained before the auctions. The values for the retentions are as follows: 1. Player 1 - INR 180 million ($2.1m) 2. Player 2 - INR 140 million ($1.66) 3. Player 3 - INR 110 million ($1.3m) 4. Player 4 - INR 180 million ($2.1m) 5. Player 5 - INR 140 million ($1.66) 6. Player 6 (uncapped Indian) - INR 40 million ($475,000)

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Nitish Kumar Reddy and Shardul Thakur are likely to be included in the Indian team for the upcoming Australia tour with less than a month to go for the high-profile series. According to reports, Nitish and Shardul are seam bowling all-round options in the side as Hardik Pandya is out of favour in the red-ball format. Interestingly, Nitish only made his debut for India in the T20I format&nbsp;earlier this month while Shardul has not played for India since the 2023 Boxing Day Test against South Africa in Centurion.

<h2>Shardul, Nitish in contention for BGT?</h2>

According to reports, the selection panel led by Ajit Agarkar is considering picking a bowling all-rounder in the side as they look to challenge Australia on their turf. Shardul has played for India in high-profile away tours including England, West Indies and South Africa. He has played in 11 Test matches for India with only being played on Indian soil. During this period he has scalped 31 wickets and scored 331 runs and has been a productive asset for Rohit Sharma’s side.

On the other hand, Nitish has been in great form in the last few months and is one of the players on SunRisers Hyderabad's (SRH) retention list. He played a key role in SRH’s run to the final of the IPL 2024 before they lost to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).

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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 tour of Australia) 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

Nitish Kumar Reddy and Shardul Thakur are likely to be included in the Indian team for the upcoming Australia tour with less than a month to go for the high-profile series.

Nitish Kumar Reddy and Shardul Thakur are likely to be included in the Indian team for the upcoming Australia tour with less than a month to go for the high-profile series. According to reports, Nitish and Shardul are seam bowling all-round options in the side as Hardik Pandya is out of favour in the red-ball format. Interestingly, Nitish only made his debut for India in the T20I format earlier this month while Shardul has not played for India since the 2023 Boxing Day Test against South Africa in Centurion. Shardul, Nitish in contention for BGT? According to reports, the selection panel led by Ajit Agarkar is considering picking a bowling all-rounder in the side as they look to challenge Australia on their turf. Shardul has played for India in high-profile away tours including England, West Indies and South Africa. He has played in 11 Test matches for India with only being played on Indian soil. During this period he has scalped 31 wickets and scored 331 runs and has been a productive asset for Rohit Sharma’s side. On the other hand, Nitish has been in great form in the last few months and is one of the players on SunRisers Hyderabad's (SRH) retention list. He played a key role in SRH’s run to the final of the IPL 2024 before they lost to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). ALSO READ | BAN vs SA: Bangladesh battle at 101-3 as South Africa threaten innings defeat 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 tour of Australia) 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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Odisha FC rolled past East Bengal FC with a 2-1 victory at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar tonight to register their second win of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 campaign. Seasoned stars Roy Krishna and Mourtada Fall found the back of the net once each across two halves to overcome the penalty stroke netted by East Bengal FC striker Dimitrios Diamantakos in the added time of the first essay of the game.

With this loss, the Red &amp; Gold Brigade succumbed to their sixth successive loss this ISL season and a second consecutive one under new head coach Oscar Bruzon. The stage for the same was set up by the indomitable Krishna in the 22nd minute, as the Fijian forward scored his fourth goal against East Bengal FC in the competition.

Livewire youngster Isak Vanlalruatfela was amidst plenty of space on the left flank when he launched a slightly long-ranged through delivery for Krishna. The striker was in the right place at the right time to pierce through the visitors’ backline. He collected the ball at ease, marched forward and mastered the 1v1 situation with East Bengal FC goalkeeper Prabhsukhan Singh Gill to land the ball in the bottom right corner.

Odisha FC held on to that lead dearly until midfielder Thoiba Singh floundered and handled the ball in the penalty area as the first half was about to draw to an end. The referee handed a spot kick to East Bengal FC and upstepped Diamantakos to snap his scoreless streak and net for the first time in five ISL matches. With his left foot, he deposited the ball into the bottom right corner, past a fully stretched Amrinder Singh.

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In the second half, Odisha FC had to regain control back over the proceedings, and Lobera’s trusted lieutenants – Fall and Ahmed Jahouh, yet again answered his call. A free-kick on the inside channel of the right flank, at a distance, was sufficient for the duo to turn the tables as Jahouh’s impeccable delivery was directed accurately to Fall, who nodded the ball home and secured the lead back for his team in the 69th minute.

Matters got further complicated for East Bengal FC when Provat Lakra was sent off for a second yellow card in the 76th minute for a tackle on Jahouh. Being a man down, they were unable to catch up with a well-coordinated Odisha FC unit, who walked back with three points in their bag. With this defeat, East Bengal FC have now become the second team in ISL history to lose their first six matches of the season after NorthEast United FC in 2022-23, who had faced defeats in all of their opening 10 games.

Odisha FC rolled past East Bengal FC with a 2-1 victory at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar tonight to register their second win of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 campaign.

Odisha FC rolled past East Bengal FC with a 2-1 victory at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar tonight to register their second win of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 campaign. Seasoned stars Roy Krishna and Mourtada Fall found the back of the net once each across two halves to overcome the penalty stroke netted by East Bengal FC striker Dimitrios Diamantakos in the added time of the first essay of the game. With this loss, the Red & Gold Brigade succumbed to their sixth successive loss this ISL season and a second consecutive one under new head coach Oscar Bruzon. The stage for the same was set up by the indomitable Krishna in the 22nd minute, as the Fijian forward scored his fourth goal against East Bengal FC in the competition. Livewire youngster Isak Vanlalruatfela was amidst plenty of space on the left flank when he launched a slightly long-ranged through delivery for Krishna. The striker was in the right place at the right time to pierce through the visitors’ backline. He collected the ball at ease, marched forward and mastered the 1v1 situation with East Bengal FC goalkeeper Prabhsukhan Singh Gill to land the ball in the bottom right corner. Odisha FC held on to that lead dearly until midfielder Thoiba Singh floundered and handled the ball in the penalty area as the first half was about to draw to an end. The referee handed a spot kick to East Bengal FC and upstepped Diamantakos to snap his scoreless streak and net for the first time in five ISL matches. With his left foot, he deposited the ball into the bottom right corner, past a fully stretched Amrinder Singh. ALSO READ | BAN vs SA: Bangladesh battle at 101-3 as South Africa threaten innings defeat In the second half, Odisha FC had to regain control back over the proceedings, and Lobera’s trusted lieutenants – Fall and Ahmed Jahouh, yet again answered his call. A free-kick on the inside channel of the right flank, at a distance, was sufficient for the duo to turn the tables as Jahouh’s impeccable delivery was directed accurately to Fall, who nodded the ball home and secured the lead back for his team in the 69th minute. Matters got further complicated for East Bengal FC when Provat Lakra was sent off for a second yellow card in the 76th minute for a tackle on Jahouh. Being a man down, they were unable to catch up with a well-coordinated Odisha FC unit, who walked back with three points in their bag. With this defeat, East Bengal FC have now become the second team in ISL history to lose their first six matches of the season after NorthEast United FC in 2022-23, who had faced defeats in all of their opening 10 games.

ISL: Odisha clinch narrow win as East Bengal suffer sixth straight defeat

Afghanistan selectors on Tuesday named prolific opener Sediqullah Atal in their 19-man squad for next month's three-match one-day international series against Bangladesh in Sharjah.

Atal, 23, has previously played six Twenty20 internationals for Afghanistan and earned his maiden call for the ODIs after scoring consistently in the ongoing Emerging Asia Cup in Oman.

Besides Atal, left-arm spinner Noor Ahmad also staged a comeback after missing Afghanistan's 2-1 series win over South Africa, also in Sharjah last month.

Afghanistan Cricket Board chief selector Ahmad Shah Sulimankhil described Atal as a future player.

"We have included a promising top-order batter in Sediqullah Atal, who has impressed everyone with his consistent top performances," Sulimankhil is quoted in Afghanistan Cricket Board release.

Atal had&nbsp;notched up scores of 52, 95 not out, and 83 in the Emerging Asia Cup.&nbsp;

Opener Naveed Zadran is recovering from an ankle surgery, while&nbsp;spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman is sidelined by a sprain to his right hand.

The three matches are scheduled for November 6, 9 and 11.

The series will help Afghanistan prepare for the eight-nation Champions Trophy to be held in Pakistan from February to March next year.

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Afghanistan are on a high in limited overs cricket, having beaten top nations including England, Pakistan and Sri Lanka in last year's ODI World Cup held in India.

They also qualified for the semi-finals of the Twenty20 World Cup jointly held in the United States and the West Indies in June.

Squad: Hashmatullah Shahidi (capt), Rahmat Shah, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ikram Alikhil, Abdul Malik, Riaz Hassan, Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, Nangyal Kharoti, AM Ghazanfar, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Bilal Sami, Naveed Zadran, Farid Ahmad Malik

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.

Afghanistan selectors on Tuesday named prolific opener Sediqullah Atal in their 19-man squad for next month's three-match one-day international series against Bangladesh in Sharjah.

Afghanistan selectors on Tuesday named prolific opener Sediqullah Atal in their 19-man squad for next month's three-match one-day international series against Bangladesh in Sharjah. Atal, 23, has previously played six Twenty20 internationals for Afghanistan and earned his maiden call for the ODIs after scoring consistently in the ongoing Emerging Asia Cup in Oman. Besides Atal, left-arm spinner Noor Ahmad also staged a comeback after missing Afghanistan's 2-1 series win over South Africa, also in Sharjah last month. Afghanistan Cricket Board chief selector Ahmad Shah Sulimankhil described Atal as a future player. "We have included a promising top-order batter in Sediqullah Atal, who has impressed everyone with his consistent top performances," Sulimankhil is quoted in Afghanistan Cricket Board release. Atal had notched up scores of 52, 95 not out, and 83 in the Emerging Asia Cup. Opener Naveed Zadran is recovering from an ankle surgery, while spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman is sidelined by a sprain to his right hand. The three matches are scheduled for November 6, 9 and 11. The series will help Afghanistan prepare for the eight-nation Champions Trophy to be held in Pakistan from February to March next year. ALSO READ | BAN vs SA: Bangladesh battle at 101-3 as South Africa threaten innings defeat Afghanistan are on a high in limited overs cricket, having beaten top nations including England, Pakistan and Sri Lanka in last year's ODI World Cup held in India. They also qualified for the semi-finals of the Twenty20 World Cup jointly held in the United States and the West Indies in June. Squad: Hashmatullah Shahidi (capt), Rahmat Shah, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ikram Alikhil, Abdul Malik, Riaz Hassan, Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, Nangyal Kharoti, AM Ghazanfar, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Bilal Sami, Naveed Zadran, Farid Ahmad Malik 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.

Afghanistan include uncapped Sediqullah Atal for Bangladesh ODIs

Indian assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate has revealed the real reason behind the inclusion of Washington Sundar in the Indian squad as they prepare for the second Test match against New Zealand. On Sunday (Oct 20), Sundar was added to the Indian team for the remaining two Test matches of the three-match series. The addition comes after India lost the Bengaluru Test by eight wickets against New Zealand and trail 1-0.

<h2>Ten Doeschate reveals the reason for Washington Sundar’s addition</h2>

"I haven't been out there myself yet, but rest assured we're going to do everything in our capability to give the best assessment of that wicket. We got it slightly wrong in Bangalore the other day. I don't think it was a massive miss. The conditions just caught us on the back foot a little bit. So you can be sure that the preparation and the assessment of the wicket is going to be as close to perfect as we can make it," said Doeschate.

According to the assistant coach, Sundar could trouble the left-hand batters in the opposition camp. His spin option comes as an added incentive with New Zealand deploying three left-hand batters. Taking this into account, Sundar could be a value addition as the hosts look to revive their hopes of parity in the series.

Sundar’s call-up comes after he was omitted from the Test squad despite playing in the Bangladesh T20I series earlier this month. The call-up also comes after Sundar scored a brilliant 152 in the Ranji Trophy contest against Delhi.

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<h2>India lose Bengaluru Test</h2>

Needing 107 runs to win the Bengaluru Test on Day 5, New Zealand batters made an easy meal of the Indian bowlers as they won the Test match. For India Rishabh Pant scored 99 and gave a good helping hand to Sarfaraz Khan who scored 150. These innings combined with Rohit’s 52 and Virat’s 71 helped India reach 462 as they overcame a massive deposit of 356 runs from the first innings.

However, the second innings heroics did not prove worthy for India having been bowled out for 46 in the first innings as they lost by eight wickets. The eyes will now be on the second Test match which starts on Thursday (Oct 24).

Indian assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate has revealed the real reason behind the inclusion of Washington Sundar in the Indian squad as they prepare for the second Test match against New Zealand.

Indian assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate has revealed the real reason behind the inclusion of Washington Sundar in the Indian squad as they prepare for the second Test match against New Zealand. On Sunday (Oct 20), Sundar was added to the Indian team for the remaining two Test matches of the three-match series. The addition comes after India lost the Bengaluru Test by eight wickets against New Zealand and trail 1-0. Ten Doeschate reveals the reason for Washington Sundar’s addition "I haven't been out there myself yet, but rest assured we're going to do everything in our capability to give the best assessment of that wicket. We got it slightly wrong in Bangalore the other day. I don't think it was a massive miss. The conditions just caught us on the back foot a little bit. So you can be sure that the preparation and the assessment of the wicket is going to be as close to perfect as we can make it," said Doeschate. According to the assistant coach, Sundar could trouble the left-hand batters in the opposition camp. His spin option comes as an added incentive with New Zealand deploying three left-hand batters. Taking this into account, Sundar could be a value addition as the hosts look to revive their hopes of parity in the series. Sundar’s call-up comes after he was omitted from the Test squad despite playing in the Bangladesh T20I series earlier this month. The call-up also comes after Sundar scored a brilliant 152 in the Ranji Trophy contest against Delhi. ALSO READ | PAK vs ENG: Rehan Ahmed, Gus Atkinson included in England Playing XI for Rawalpindi Test India lose Bengaluru Test Needing 107 runs to win the Bengaluru Test on Day 5, New Zealand batters made an easy meal of the Indian bowlers as they won the Test match. For India Rishabh Pant scored 99 and gave a good helping hand to Sarfaraz Khan who scored 150. These innings combined with Rohit’s 52 and Virat’s 71 helped India reach 462 as they overcame a massive deposit of 356 runs from the first innings. However, the second innings heroics did not prove worthy for India having been bowled out for 46 in the first innings as they lost by eight wickets. The eyes will now be on the second Test match which starts on Thursday (Oct 24).

IND vs NZ: Ryan ten Doeschate states THIS reason for Washington Sundar's inclusion in the Indian squad

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