<p>It was end of an era in the world of tennis after 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal announced his retirement from the sport on Thursday (Oct 10). The upcoming Davis Cup will be the Spaniard’s last tournament before he hangs his racket. After he decided to retire, legends like Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic paid tribute to the legend on social media.</p>

<h2><strong>Social media reacts</strong></h2>

<p>"What a career, Rafa! I always hoped this day would never come," 20-time Grand Slam winner Federer, who retired two years ago, said in a post on social media.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Thank you for the unforgettable memories and all your incredible achievements in the game we love. It's been an absolute honor!"</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Rafael Nadal has announced his retirement 🥹<br />
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His last event will be next month's <a href="https://twitter.com/DavisCupFinals?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DavisCupFinals</a>. <a href="https://t.co/vFUw2I7SwF">pic.twitter.com/vFUw2I7SwF</a></p>
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) <a href="https://twitter.com/usopen/status/1844346483153531071?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Legendary memories. You are so loved around the world and here with us in Australia. Grateful for all the unforgettable moments 💙 Gracias, Rafa. For everything! <a href="https://t.co/8Q59mLWPbk">pic.twitter.com/8Q59mLWPbk</a></p>
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) <a href="https://twitter.com/AustralianOpen/status/1844331115240419757?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">King 🧡<a href="https://t.co/2uTsqFZpyt">pic.twitter.com/2uTsqFZpyt</a></p>
— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) <a href="https://twitter.com/rolandgarros/status/1844316261666390431?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Forever a champion. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Wimbledon?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Wimbledon</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/RafaelNadal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RafaelNadal</a> <a href="https://t.co/pe1XpcWycx">pic.twitter.com/pe1XpcWycx</a></p>
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) <a href="https://twitter.com/Wimbledon/status/1844317019719729660?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Damn. I’ve had nightmares that have woke me up about Rafa ☹️ I’m gonna miss them. This was someone that I used to prepare for ☹️ he was a motivation - I guess an inspiration. Fuck - it’s true- people do bring the best out of you. You were one of those people 🙏🏽 damn…..</p>
— Nicholas Kyrgios (@NickKyrgios) <a href="https://twitter.com/NickKyrgios/status/1844348651315036493?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="es">Gracias Rafa, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RafaSiempre?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RafaSiempre</a> ❤️ <a href="https://t.co/m7NXorFaNx">pic.twitter.com/m7NXorFaNx</a></p>
— ATP Tour (@atptour) <a href="https://twitter.com/atptour/status/1844316260454236551?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="und">Mil gracias a todos<br />
Many thanks to all<br />
Merci beaucoup à tous<br />
Grazie mille à tutti<br />
谢谢大家<br />
شكرا لكم جميعا<br />
תודה לכולכם<br />
Obrigado a todos<br />
Vielen Dank euch allen<br />
Tack alla<br />
Хвала свима<br />
Gràcies a tots <a href="https://t.co/7yPRs7QrOi">pic.twitter.com/7yPRs7QrOi</a></p>
— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) <a href="https://twitter.com/RafaelNadal/status/1844308861492318594?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Rafael Nadal was the youngest person to complete the career grand slam.<br />
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He had won the French Open, Australian Open, Wimbledon and the US Open by the time he was 24 years and 101 days old.<br />
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🐐 <a href="https://t.co/MpSXhlrd1n">pic.twitter.com/MpSXhlrd1n</a></p>
— Guinness World Records (@GWR) <a href="https://twitter.com/GWR/status/1844342488234164533?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Thank you <a href="https://twitter.com/RafaelNadal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RafaelNadal</a> for everything you have given to the sport. To have the chance to spend a few weeks training with you a few years ago is something I’ll never forget. To watch you work as an athlete but also get to know you as a person off the court was even more special.… <a href="https://t.co/Obyrk5V5mh">pic.twitter.com/Obyrk5V5mh</a></p>
— Jannik Sinner (@janniksin) <a href="https://twitter.com/janniksin/status/1844361272973734116?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="und">❤️💛<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FIFAWorldCup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FIFAWorldCup</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/RafaelNadal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RafaelNadal</a> <a href="https://t.co/bWUJXs2JvU">pic.twitter.com/bWUJXs2JvU</a></p>
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) <a href="https://twitter.com/FIFAWorldCup/status/1844323915126247736?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2024</a></blockquote>
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It was end of an era in the world of tennis after 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal announced his retirement from the sport on Thursday (Oct 10). The upcoming Davis Cup will be the Spaniard’s last tournament before he hangs his racket.

It was end of an era in the world of tennis after 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal announced his retirement from the sport on Thursday (Oct 10). The upcoming Davis Cup will be the Spaniard’s last tournament before he hangs his racket. After he decided to retire, legends like Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic paid tribute to the legend on social media. Social media reacts "What a career, Rafa! I always hoped this day would never come," 20-time Grand Slam winner Federer, who retired two years ago, said in a post on social media. "Thank you for the unforgettable memories and all your incredible achievements in the game we love. It's been an absolute honor!" Rafael Nadal has announced his retirement 🥹 His last event will be next month's @DavisCupFinals. pic.twitter.com/vFUw2I7SwF — US Open Tennis (@usopen) October 10, 2024 × Legendary memories. You are so loved around the world and here with us in Australia. Grateful for all the unforgettable moments 💙 Gracias, Rafa. For everything! pic.twitter.com/8Q59mLWPbk — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) October 10, 2024 × King 🧡pic.twitter.com/2uTsqFZpyt — Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) October 10, 2024 × Forever a champion. #Wimbledon | @RafaelNadal pic.twitter.com/pe1XpcWycx — Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) October 10, 2024 × Damn. I’ve had nightmares that have woke me up about Rafa ☹️ I’m gonna miss them. This was someone that I used to prepare for ☹️ he was a motivation - I guess an inspiration. Fuck - it’s true- people do bring the best out of you. You were one of those people 🙏🏽 damn….. — Nicholas Kyrgios (@NickKyrgios) October 10, 2024 × Gracias Rafa, #RafaSiempre ❤️ pic.twitter.com/m7NXorFaNx — ATP Tour (@atptour) October 10, 2024 × Mil gracias a todos Many thanks to all Merci beaucoup à tous Grazie mille à tutti 谢谢大家 شكرا لكم جميعا תודה לכולכם Obrigado a todos Vielen Dank euch allen Tack alla Хвала свима Gràcies a tots pic.twitter.com/7yPRs7QrOi — Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) October 10, 2024 × Rafael Nadal was the youngest person to complete the career grand slam. He had won the French Open, Australian Open, Wimbledon and the US Open by the time he was 24 years and 101 days old. 🐐 pic.twitter.com/MpSXhlrd1n — Guinness World Records (@GWR) October 10, 2024 × Thank you @RafaelNadal for everything you have given to the sport. To have the chance to spend a few weeks training with you a few years ago is something I’ll never forget. To watch you work as an athlete but also get to know you as a person off the court was even more special.… pic.twitter.com/Obyrk5V5mh — Jannik Sinner (@janniksin) October 10, 2024 × ❤️💛#FIFAWorldCup | @RafaelNadal pic.twitter.com/bWUJXs2JvU — FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) October 10, 2024 ×

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<p>Records were broken left, right and centre on Thursday (Oct 10) as England batters Harry Brook and Joe Root shattered several records on Day 4 of the first Test match against Pakistan in Multan. England scored a record 823/7 on Day 4 with Brook scoring 317 while Root amassed 262. As a result, England established a lead of 267 runs despite Pakistan scoring 556 in their first innings.</p>

<h2><strong>Brook, Root run riot</strong></h2>

<p>After coming out to bat on Day 3, England batters were tasked to narrow the lead on Day 4 of the Test match. The pair of Root and Brook put together 454 runs for the fourth wicket. During this time, Brook slammed his maiden triple hundred before falling to Saim Ayub. Brook played 322 balls to score 317 runs, which was again a record for the fastest triple hundred by an Englishman.</p>

<p>Root, who had a stellar Day 3 when&nbsp;he became England’s top run scorer in Test cricket scored yet another double hundred. Before falling to Agha Salman, he scored 262 runs as they hammered Pakistan bowlers left, right and centre.</p>

<h2><strong>List of Records broken in Pakistan vs England</strong></h2>

<p>Highest 1st innings aggregate in a Test match</p>

<p>Highest total in Test cricket history</p>

<p>Fastest triple hundred by an Englishman</p>

<p>Fourth-highest partnership&nbsp;in Test cricket history</p>

<p>Highest partnership against Pakistan in Test cricket</p>

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<h2><strong>Pakistan on brink of another defeat</strong></h2>

<p>Trailing by 267 runs in the second second, England are on position ‘A-1’ as they look to win the Multan Test. At the time of writing, Pakistan were 103/6 with England needing four more wickets to win the match. Pakistan still trail by 164 runs and could have their bid for the World Test Championship (WTC) final end as they are on the brink of another defeat on home turf. They previously lost to Bangladesh 2-0 and were beaten 3-0 in England’s last visit to the nation.</p>


Records were broken left, right and centre on Thursday (Oct 10) as England batters Harry Brook and Joe Root shattered several records on Day 4 of the first Test match against Pakistan in Multan.

Records were broken left, right and centre on Thursday (Oct 10) as England batters Harry Brook and Joe Root shattered several records on Day 4 of the first Test match against Pakistan in Multan. England scored a record 823/7 on Day 4 with Brook scoring 317 while Root amassed 262. As a result, England established a lead of 267 runs despite Pakistan scoring 556 in their first innings. Brook, Root run riot After coming out to bat on Day 3, England batters were tasked to narrow the lead on Day 4 of the Test match. The pair of Root and Brook put together 454 runs for the fourth wicket. During this time, Brook slammed his maiden triple hundred before falling to Saim Ayub. Brook played 322 balls to score 317 runs, which was again a record for the fastest triple hundred by an Englishman. Root, who had a stellar Day 3 when he became England’s top run scorer in Test cricket scored yet another double hundred. Before falling to Agha Salman, he scored 262 runs as they hammered Pakistan bowlers left, right and centre. List of Records broken in Pakistan vs England Highest 1st innings aggregate in a Test match Highest total in Test cricket history Fastest triple hundred by an Englishman Fourth-highest partnership in Test cricket history Highest partnership against Pakistan in Test cricket ALSO READ | Massive blow to Australia as Cameron Green doubtful for Border-Gavaskar series Pakistan on brink of another defeat Trailing by 267 runs in the second second, England are on position ‘A-1’ as they look to win the Multan Test. At the time of writing, Pakistan were 103/6 with England needing four more wickets to win the match. Pakistan still trail by 164 runs and could have their bid for the World Test Championship (WTC) final end as they are on the brink of another defeat on home turf. They previously lost to Bangladesh 2-0 and were beaten 3-0 in England’s last visit to the nation.

PAK vs ENG: Harry Brook, Joe Root run riot in Multan as England smash several records on Day 4

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<p>Former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson has backed India’s star batter Rishabh Pant to come good in the upcoming Test series against India as the two nations are set to collide in a high-voltage series. Speaking during an event in Mumbai on Tuesday (Oct 8), Watson recalled Pant’s heroics from the 2020-21 series where he helped India win the Gabba Test. According to Watson, Pant will have a big Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) as India look for a hat-trick of series wins Down Under.</p>

<h2><strong>Watson backs Pant to shine</strong></h2>

<p>"He's [Pant] obviously got great memories from his last tour that he had from a batting perspective in Australia," Watson said on the sidelines of the launch of the International Masters League in Mumbai.</p>

<p>"That innings he played at the Gabba was something very special. So knowing that he's come through his challenges in the last couple of years to be able to come back as an even better player than what he left off, I think he's going to have a big series."</p>

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<p>Pant recently returned to the Indian Test side after almost 21 months having sustained injuries in a near-fatal car accident in December of 2022. He scored a hundred in the red-ball series against Bangladesh and is once again India’s number one choice wicketkeeper in the longer format. Since his return to cricket in March, Pant has led Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) auctions while also playing a key role in India’s T20 World Cup win in the Caribbean in June.</p>

<p>His next target will be to help India win another Test series Down Under having done so in the 2018-19 and 2020-21 tour. In the latter series, Pant played a match-winning knock of unbeaten 89 runs as India won the Test while chasing 329 runs. The win also saw India pocket the series 2-1 having earlier lost the Adelaide Test, where Virat Kohli’s side was bowled out for 36 runs.</p>


Former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson has backed India’s star batter Rishabh Pant to come good in the upcoming Test series against India as the two nations are set to collide in a high-voltage series.

Former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson has backed India’s star batter Rishabh Pant to come good in the upcoming Test series against India as the two nations are set to collide in a high-voltage series. Speaking during an event in Mumbai on Tuesday (Oct 8), Watson recalled Pant’s heroics from the 2020-21 series where he helped India win the Gabba Test. According to Watson, Pant will have a big Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) as India look for a hat-trick of series wins Down Under. Watson backs Pant to shine "He's [Pant] obviously got great memories from his last tour that he had from a batting perspective in Australia," Watson said on the sidelines of the launch of the International Masters League in Mumbai. "That innings he played at the Gabba was something very special. So knowing that he's come through his challenges in the last couple of years to be able to come back as an even better player than what he left off, I think he's going to have a big series." ALSO READ | Ryder Cup: Captain Luke Donald in talks with Sergio Garcia over possible return to Team Europe Pant recently returned to the Indian Test side after almost 21 months having sustained injuries in a near-fatal car accident in December of 2022. He scored a hundred in the red-ball series against Bangladesh and is once again India’s number one choice wicketkeeper in the longer format. Since his return to cricket in March, Pant has led Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) auctions while also playing a key role in India’s T20 World Cup win in the Caribbean in June. His next target will be to help India win another Test series Down Under having done so in the 2018-19 and 2020-21 tour. In the latter series, Pant played a match-winning knock of unbeaten 89 runs as India won the Test while chasing 329 runs. The win also saw India pocket the series 2-1 having earlier lost the Adelaide Test, where Virat Kohli’s side was bowled out for 36 runs.

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<p>The Indian team is all set to face Sri Lanka in the ongoing Women’s T20 World Cup on Wednesday (Oct 9) with a do-or-die contest in hand. After Australia’s crushing win over New Zealand in another Group A contest on Tuesday, the Women in Blue now need to flex their muscle if they are to reach the semis of the T20 World Cup. Here are the scenarios explained for the Indian women’s team if they are to reach the semis of the Women’s T20 World Cup.</p>

<h2><strong>What are the current standings?</strong></h2>

<p>At the time of writing, Group A is evenly poised after two matches each as Australia sit top of the standings with four points from two matches. New Zealand, Pakistan and India are on two points from two matches with Net Run Rate (NRR) separating the trio while Sri Lanka have lost both of their matches. A defeat for Sri Lanka against India on Wednesday will see them officially out of the semifinal race of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024.</p>

<h2><strong>India’s qualification scenario</strong></h2>

<p>Harmanpreet Kaur and her side have two vital games against Australia and Sri Lanka, with both matches a virtual do-or-die contests. Since New Zealand and Pakistan are set to face off in the final group match on Monday (Oct 14), at least one team will reach four points between the two. For India to qualify, NRR will play a crucial role with teams likely to end on the same number of points.</p>

<h2><strong>Scenario 1</strong></h2>

<p>For India to qualify, they must beat Sri Lanka on Wednesday while hoping Australia beat Pakistan on Friday. On the other hand, India must also pray for Sri Lanka to beat New Zealand on Saturday. In this case, only the winner of New Zealand-Pakistan can reach four points, the same as India after their win over Sri Lanka. In this case, if India beat Australia on Sunday they will be through to the semis, but in case they lose to the Aussies, it will be the NRR that will decide India’s fate, so winning by a big margin against Sri Lana will be vital.</p>

<h2><strong>Scenario 2</strong></h2>

<p>Assuming India beat Sri Lanka on Wednesday but both New Zealand and Pakistan win their clashes before the head-to-head clash on Monday, it will be trouble for Team India. In this scenario, the winner of the New Zealand-Pakistan head-to-head contest will reach six points and will therefore mean India has to win against Australia on Sunday while also having a better NRR.</p>

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<h2><strong>Scenario 3</strong></h2>

<p>In case either of Pakistan win their initial match and lose the head-to-head contest with New Zealand while New Zealand lose the initial contest and win the head-to-head contest, in this case India could seal the semis qualification with wins over Sri Lanka and Australia. In case India win only one of the two matches, it will be the NRR that will decide India’s fate with all three teams tied on four points each.</p>

<p><strong>Note: </strong>All the scenarios are calculated without rain-affected conditions, that is, no match is washed out and points are shared.</p>


The Indian team is all set to face Sri Lanka in the ongoing Women’s T20 World Cup on Wednesday (Oct 9) with a do-or-die contest in hand. After Australia’s crushing win over New Zealand in another Group A contest on Tuesday, the Women in Blue now need to flex their muscle if they are to reach the semis of the T20 World Cup.

The Indian team is all set to face Sri Lanka in the ongoing Women’s T20 World Cup on Wednesday (Oct 9) with a do-or-die contest in hand. After Australia’s crushing win over New Zealand in another Group A contest on Tuesday, the Women in Blue now need to flex their muscle if they are to reach the semis of the T20 World Cup. Here are the scenarios explained for the Indian women’s team if they are to reach the semis of the Women’s T20 World Cup. What are the current standings? At the time of writing, Group A is evenly poised after two matches each as Australia sit top of the standings with four points from two matches. New Zealand, Pakistan and India are on two points from two matches with Net Run Rate (NRR) separating the trio while Sri Lanka have lost both of their matches. A defeat for Sri Lanka against India on Wednesday will see them officially out of the semifinal race of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. India’s qualification scenario Harmanpreet Kaur and her side have two vital games against Australia and Sri Lanka, with both matches a virtual do-or-die contests. Since New Zealand and Pakistan are set to face off in the final group match on Monday (Oct 14), at least one team will reach four points between the two. For India to qualify, NRR will play a crucial role with teams likely to end on the same number of points. Scenario 1 For India to qualify, they must beat Sri Lanka on Wednesday while hoping Australia beat Pakistan on Friday. On the other hand, India must also pray for Sri Lanka to beat New Zealand on Saturday. In this case, only the winner of New Zealand-Pakistan can reach four points, the same as India after their win over Sri Lanka. In this case, if India beat Australia on Sunday they will be through to the semis, but in case they lose to the Aussies, it will be the NRR that will decide India’s fate, so winning by a big margin against Sri Lana will be vital. Scenario 2 Assuming India beat Sri Lanka on Wednesday but both New Zealand and Pakistan win their clashes before the head-to-head clash on Monday, it will be trouble for Team India. In this scenario, the winner of the New Zealand-Pakistan head-to-head contest will reach six points and will therefore mean India has to win against Australia on Sunday while also having a better NRR. ALSO READ | Ryder Cup: Captain Luke Donald in talks with Sergio Garcia over possible return to Team Europe Scenario 3 In case either of Pakistan win their initial match and lose the head-to-head contest with New Zealand while New Zealand lose the initial contest and win the head-to-head contest, in this case India could seal the semis qualification with wins over Sri Lanka and Australia. In case India win only one of the two matches, it will be the NRR that will decide India’s fate with all three teams tied on four points each. Note: All the scenarios are calculated without rain-affected conditions, that is, no match is washed out and points are shared.

Explained: India's semifinal qualification scenario after Aussies crush New Zealand in Women's T20 World Cup

<p>New Zealand have been dealt a massive blow in their preparations for the upcoming three-match Test series against India as former skipper Kane Williamson is set to miss the Bengaluru Test. According to Black Caps selector Sam Wells, Williamson has a groin strain, which could make him unavailable for the Bengaluru Test. In the meantime, Mark Chapman has been roped in for the three-match Test series starting Wednesday (Oct 16).</p>

<h2><strong>Williamson to miss Bengaluru Test</strong></h2>

<p>"The advice we've received is that the best course of action is for Kane to rest and rehabilitate now rather than risk aggravating the injury," Wells said.</p>

<p>"We're hopeful that if the rehabilitation goes to plan Kane will be available for the latter part of the tour.”</p>

<p>With World Test Championship (WTC) points up for grabs, the two sides will push for wins with India set to face Australia in November. However, for the visitors, Williamson’s injury comes as a blow as he brings tons of experience to the table. It is predicted that the former skipper will be available for the Mumbai and Pune Test matches which takes place later in the month.</p>

<p>In the meantime, Tom Latham will look to get the better of India in his first big assignment as the permanent Test skipper. He took over from Tim Southee in the format recently and will have a big job in hand if New Zealand are to stay in contention for the WTC final taking place in June 2025 at Lord’s Cricket Ground.</p>

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<p>While Williamson sits out, Mark Chapman will have the opportunity to earn his maiden Test cap having been out of contention in the red-ball format. He has represented the Kiwis in 78 white-ball matches without a Test cap.</p>

<p><strong>New Zealand squad:</strong> Tom Latham (c), Tom Blundell (wk), Michael Bracewell (1st Test only), Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Will O'Rourke, Ajaz Patel, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Ben Sears, Ish Sodhi (2nd and 3rd Test only), Tim Southee, Kane Williamson, Will Young</p>


New Zealand have been dealt a massive blow in their preparations for the upcoming three-match Test series against India as former skipper Kane Williamson is set to miss the Bengaluru Test.

New Zealand have been dealt a massive blow in their preparations for the upcoming three-match Test series against India as former skipper Kane Williamson is set to miss the Bengaluru Test. According to Black Caps selector Sam Wells, Williamson has a groin strain, which could make him unavailable for the Bengaluru Test. In the meantime, Mark Chapman has been roped in for the three-match Test series starting Wednesday (Oct 16). Williamson to miss Bengaluru Test "The advice we've received is that the best course of action is for Kane to rest and rehabilitate now rather than risk aggravating the injury," Wells said. "We're hopeful that if the rehabilitation goes to plan Kane will be available for the latter part of the tour.” With World Test Championship (WTC) points up for grabs, the two sides will push for wins with India set to face Australia in November. However, for the visitors, Williamson’s injury comes as a blow as he brings tons of experience to the table. It is predicted that the former skipper will be available for the Mumbai and Pune Test matches which takes place later in the month. In the meantime, Tom Latham will look to get the better of India in his first big assignment as the permanent Test skipper. He took over from Tim Southee in the format recently and will have a big job in hand if New Zealand are to stay in contention for the WTC final taking place in June 2025 at Lord’s Cricket Ground. ALSO READ | Ryder Cup: Captain Luke Donald in talks with Sergio Garcia over possible return to Team Europe While Williamson sits out, Mark Chapman will have the opportunity to earn his maiden Test cap having been out of contention in the red-ball format. He has represented the Kiwis in 78 white-ball matches without a Test cap. New Zealand squad: Tom Latham (c), Tom Blundell (wk), Michael Bracewell (1st Test only), Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Will O'Rourke, Ajaz Patel, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Ben Sears, Ish Sodhi (2nd and 3rd Test only), Tim Southee, Kane Williamson, Will Young

New Zealand tour of India: Kane Williamson set to miss Bengaluru Test owing groin issue; Mark Chapman roped in

<p>Europe Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald revealed on Tuesday he has been in talks with LIV golf defector Sergio Garcia about making a possible return to the team for next year's clash with the USA.</p>

<p>Speaking at an event in New York to mark the countdown to next year's Europe-USA Ryder Cup showdown at Bethpage, Donald confirmed he had spoken to Garcia about his availibility.</p>

<p>Garcia, the all-time leading Ryder Cup scorer with 28.5 points in 10 appearances, missed last year's tournament in Rome after opting to join the Saudi-backed LIV Golf circuit.</p>

<p>However Donald said on Tuesday that Garcia was now considering applying to rejoin the DP World Tour in a push to be eligible for selection.</p>

<p>"Obviously he resigned his membership a couple years ago," Donald said of Garcia.</p>

<p>"But we have had some chats. He's considering rejoining. He'd have to follow all the rules and regulations like everyone else, and if he does that, again, he will be eligible to partake in the Ryder Cup.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We chatted on phone a couple weeks ago. He's certainly very interested in doing that. He understands everything that's involved, and again, the decision has to go to him, whether he's prepared to do all that.</p>

<p>"But certainly, we've had that discussion, yes."</p>

<p>Donald said existing regulations meant other LIV players could also be available as captain's picks.</p>

<p>"The DP World Tour's policies have been very consistent. There's been a lot of clarity around that," Donald said.</p>

<p>"It's really the same as it was in Rome. You have to be a Member of The European Tour and born in Europe. If you fulfill the regulations and the rules that the DP World Tour set, then you're eligible. There's a bunch of LIV guys that play on LIV that they are eligible now; so I can pick them at will."</p>

<p>US officials have already given the green light for LIV players to play on the American team, as they did in 2023 when Brooks Koepka was given a captain's pick to join the team.</p>

<p>United States captain Keegan Bradley said Tuesday he planned to select "the 12 best players."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"So if we feel like there's a few guys there, one guy, two guys, whatever it is, then we're going to do that," Bradley said.</p>

<p>"But we're too far out to figure out how this is all going to play out. But we're definitely going to take the 12 best players however that shakes out."</p>

<p>The 2025 Ryder Cup takes place at Bethpage Black in New York from September 26-28. Defending champions Europe are chasing their first victory in the tournament on US soil since the famous "Miracle at Medinah" in 2012.</p>

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Europe Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald revealed on Tuesday he has been in talks with LIV golf defector Sergio Garcia about making a possible return to the team for next year's clash with the USA.

Europe Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald revealed on Tuesday he has been in talks with LIV golf defector Sergio Garcia about making a possible return to the team for next year's clash with the USA. Speaking at an event in New York to mark the countdown to next year's Europe-USA Ryder Cup showdown at Bethpage, Donald confirmed he had spoken to Garcia about his availibility. Garcia, the all-time leading Ryder Cup scorer with 28.5 points in 10 appearances, missed last year's tournament in Rome after opting to join the Saudi-backed LIV Golf circuit. However Donald said on Tuesday that Garcia was now considering applying to rejoin the DP World Tour in a push to be eligible for selection. "Obviously he resigned his membership a couple years ago," Donald said of Garcia. "But we have had some chats. He's considering rejoining. He'd have to follow all the rules and regulations like everyone else, and if he does that, again, he will be eligible to partake in the Ryder Cup. "We chatted on phone a couple weeks ago. He's certainly very interested in doing that. He understands everything that's involved, and again, the decision has to go to him, whether he's prepared to do all that. "But certainly, we've had that discussion, yes." Donald said existing regulations meant other LIV players could also be available as captain's picks. "The DP World Tour's policies have been very consistent. There's been a lot of clarity around that," Donald said. "It's really the same as it was in Rome. You have to be a Member of The European Tour and born in Europe. If you fulfill the regulations and the rules that the DP World Tour set, then you're eligible. There's a bunch of LIV guys that play on LIV that they are eligible now; so I can pick them at will." US officials have already given the green light for LIV players to play on the American team, as they did in 2023 when Brooks Koepka was given a captain's pick to join the team. United States captain Keegan Bradley said Tuesday he planned to select "the 12 best players." ALSO READ | Shanghai Masters: Alexander Zverev scrapes through R16, Novak Djokovic cruises into third round "So if we feel like there's a few guys there, one guy, two guys, whatever it is, then we're going to do that," Bradley said. "But we're too far out to figure out how this is all going to play out. But we're definitely going to take the 12 best players however that shakes out." The 2025 Ryder Cup takes place at Bethpage Black in New York from September 26-28. Defending champions Europe are chasing their first victory in the tournament on US soil since the famous "Miracle at Medinah" in 2012. 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.

Ryder Cup: Captain Luke Donald in talks with Sergio Garcia over possible return to Team Europe

<p>The New York Jets fired head coach Robert Saleh on Tuesday, citing the team's lacklustre start to the campaign.</p>

<p>Saleh took over as Jets head coach in 2021 after a successful stint as the defensive coordinator of the San Francisco 49ers.</p>

<p>However the 45-year-old has been unable to bring about the much-hoped for transformation in the Jets fortunes, failing to reach the postseason in all three of his seasons in charge.</p>

<p>This season, with a healthy Aaron Rodgers at quarterback, the Jets are 2-3 and in second place in the AFC East behind the Buffalo Bills (3-2).</p>

<p>Jets owner Woody Johnson said Tuesday that results had fallen below expectations and Saleh had been dismissed.</p>

<p>"This morning, I informed Robert Saleh that he will no longer serve as the head coach of the Jets," Johnson said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I thanked him for his hard work these past three-and-a-half years and wished him and his family well moving forward.</p>

<p>"This was not an easy decision, but we are not where we should be given our expectations, and I believe now is the best time for us to move in a different direction."</p>

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<p>Johnson said Jeff Ulbrich would take over as interim head coach for the remainder of the season.</p>

<p>"He is a tough coach who has the respect of the coaches and players on this team," Johnson said.</p>

<p>"I believe he, along with the coaches on this staff, can get the most out of our talented team and attain the goals we established this offseason."</p>

<p>Saleh had losing campaigns in all three of his seasons in charge, going 4-13 in 2021 and then posting back-to-back 7-10 records in 2022 and 2023.</p>

<p>His final match in charge was Sunday's 23-17 defeat to the Minnesota Vikings in London.</p>

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The New York Jets fired head coach Robert Saleh on Tuesday, citing the team's lacklustre start to the campaign. Saleh took over as Jets head coach in 2021 after a successful stint as the defensive coordinator of the San Francisco 49ers.

The New York Jets fired head coach Robert Saleh on Tuesday, citing the team's lacklustre start to the campaign. Saleh took over as Jets head coach in 2021 after a successful stint as the defensive coordinator of the San Francisco 49ers. However the 45-year-old has been unable to bring about the much-hoped for transformation in the Jets fortunes, failing to reach the postseason in all three of his seasons in charge. This season, with a healthy Aaron Rodgers at quarterback, the Jets are 2-3 and in second place in the AFC East behind the Buffalo Bills (3-2). Jets owner Woody Johnson said Tuesday that results had fallen below expectations and Saleh had been dismissed. "This morning, I informed Robert Saleh that he will no longer serve as the head coach of the Jets," Johnson said. "I thanked him for his hard work these past three-and-a-half years and wished him and his family well moving forward. "This was not an easy decision, but we are not where we should be given our expectations, and I believe now is the best time for us to move in a different direction." ALSO READ | Shanghai Masters: Alexander Zverev scrapes through R16, Novak Djokovic cruises into third round Johnson said Jeff Ulbrich would take over as interim head coach for the remainder of the season. "He is a tough coach who has the respect of the coaches and players on this team," Johnson said. "I believe he, along with the coaches on this staff, can get the most out of our talented team and attain the goals we established this offseason." Saleh had losing campaigns in all three of his seasons in charge, going 4-13 in 2021 and then posting back-to-back 7-10 records in 2022 and 2023. His final match in charge was Sunday's 23-17 defeat to the Minnesota Vikings in London. 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.

New York Jets sack head coach Robert Saleh after lacklustre start to the campaign

<p>With the World Test Championship (WTC) final in sight Team India will look to continue their impressive form against New Zealand in the upcoming three-match Test series. Rohit Sharma’s men will face New Zealand at the top of the WTC standings while the visitors will look to make a statement. With big points up for grabs, here is all you need to know for the India vs New Zealand Test series.</p>

<h2><strong>When will the New Zealand tour of India begin?</strong></h2>

<p>New Zealand tour of India will begin on Wednesday (Oct 16) with no white-ball series between the nations.</p>

<h2><strong>What will be the match timings of the India vs New Zealand Tests, according to Indian Standard Time (IST)?</strong></h2>

<p>The India vs New Zealand Tests will begin at 9:30 AM IST for all the matches between the sides.</p>

<h2><strong>At what time will the toss take place during the India vs New Zealand Test series?</strong></h2>

<p>The India vs New Zealand toss will take place 30 minutes before the scheduled start of play, i.e. 9:00 AM IST.</p>

<h2><strong>When will the India vs New Zealand Test series begin?</strong></h2>

<p>The India vs New Zealand Test series will begin on Wednesday (Oct&nbsp;16).</p>

<h2><strong>Which TV channels will telecast India vs New Zealand matches in India?</strong></h2>

<p>Sports 18 Network has the broadcasting rights to matches played in Sri Lanka for India.</p>

<h2><strong>How to watch the live streaming of India vs New Zealand matches in India?</strong></h2>

<p>Jio Cinema App will live stream the India vs New Zealand matches in India.</p>

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<h2><strong>Squads</strong></h2>

<p><strong>India:</strong> Yet to be Announced</p>

<p><strong>New Zealand: </strong>Tom Latham (c), Tom Blundell (wk), Michael Bracewell (1st Test only), Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Will O'Rourke, Ajaz Patel, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Ben Sears, Ish Sodhi (2nd and 3rd Test only), Tim Southee, Kane Williamson, Will Young</p>

<h2><strong>Schedule for India vs New Zealand Test Series</strong></h2>

<p>1st Test – Wednesday, October 26, Bengaluru.</p>

<p>2nd Test – Thursday, October 24, Pune</p>

<p>3rd Test – Friday, November 1, Mumbai</p>


With the World Test Championship (WTC) final in sight Team India will look to continue their impressive form against New Zealand in the upcoming three-match Test series.

With the World Test Championship (WTC) final in sight Team India will look to continue their impressive form against New Zealand in the upcoming three-match Test series. Rohit Sharma’s men will face New Zealand at the top of the WTC standings while the visitors will look to make a statement. With big points up for grabs, here is all you need to know for the India vs New Zealand Test series. When will the New Zealand tour of India begin? New Zealand tour of India will begin on Wednesday (Oct 16) with no white-ball series between the nations. What will be the match timings of the India vs New Zealand Tests, according to Indian Standard Time (IST)? The India vs New Zealand Tests will begin at 9:30 AM IST for all the matches between the sides. At what time will the toss take place during the India vs New Zealand Test series? The India vs New Zealand toss will take place 30 minutes before the scheduled start of play, i.e. 9:00 AM IST. When will the India vs New Zealand Test series begin? The India vs New Zealand Test series will begin on Wednesday (Oct 16). Which TV channels will telecast India vs New Zealand matches in India? Sports 18 Network has the broadcasting rights to matches played in Sri Lanka for India. How to watch the live streaming of India vs New Zealand matches in India? Jio Cinema App will live stream the India vs New Zealand matches in India. ALSO READ | Explained: India's semifinal qualification scenario after Aussies crush New Zealand in Women's T20 World Cup Squads India: Yet to be Announced New Zealand: Tom Latham (c), Tom Blundell (wk), Michael Bracewell (1st Test only), Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Will O'Rourke, Ajaz Patel, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Ben Sears, Ish Sodhi (2nd and 3rd Test only), Tim Southee, Kane Williamson, Will Young Schedule for India vs New Zealand Test Series 1st Test – Wednesday, October 26, Bengaluru. 2nd Test – Thursday, October 24, Pune 3rd Test – Friday, November 1, Mumbai

New Zealand tour of India: All you need to know about IND vs NZ Test series - live streaming, schedule

<p>Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is back in football after he was announced as the head of operations of football for Red Bull on Wednesday (Oct 9). Klopp, in May, left Liverpool after nine years as in charge of the Merseyside club and will now resume duties at Red Bull. The move comes after Klopp was without a club and was heavily linked with moves with the English national side and Bayern Munich.</p>

<h2><strong>Klopp to start new role with Red Bull</strong></h2>

<p>According to a statement released by the company, "Klopp will not interfere in the day-to-day business of the clubs, but rather take on a higher-level strategic position."</p>

<p>Klopp himself said: "I see my role primarily as a mentor for the coaches and management of the Red Bull clubs."</p>

<p>"After nearly 25 years on the sidelines, I couldn't be more excited to be involved in a project like this."</p>

<p>The proposed move will materialise from 1 Jan 2025 and he will work closely with Red Bull franchises in Austria, Germany and the United States. The former Reds manager waved goodbye to Liverpool having won the League Cup in his final season but was largely popular with the Liverpool fans for helping them win the Premier League in 2020.</p>

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<p>The title win was their first in 30 years while he also won the Champions League in 2019 after a dramatic season. Apart from winning the Premier League, he twice led Liverpool to second place finishes in the Premier League, both times ending the season one point behind champions Manchester City.</p>

<p>According to Sky Germany, the contract with Red Bull includes an exit clause which could see him take a future role with another side. His role includes advice to teams on playing style, transfer strategy coaching and development. However, his role won’t include any day-to-day operations with the football clubs associated with Red Bull.</p>


Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is back in football after he was announced as the head of operations of football for Red Bull on Wednesday (Oct 9). Klopp, in May, left Liverpool after nine years as in charge of the Merseyside club and will now resume duties at Red Bull.

Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is back in football after he was announced as the head of operations of football for Red Bull on Wednesday (Oct 9). Klopp, in May, left Liverpool after nine years as in charge of the Merseyside club and will now resume duties at Red Bull. The move comes after Klopp was without a club and was heavily linked with moves with the English national side and Bayern Munich. Klopp to start new role with Red Bull According to a statement released by the company, "Klopp will not interfere in the day-to-day business of the clubs, but rather take on a higher-level strategic position." Klopp himself said: "I see my role primarily as a mentor for the coaches and management of the Red Bull clubs." "After nearly 25 years on the sidelines, I couldn't be more excited to be involved in a project like this." The proposed move will materialise from 1 Jan 2025 and he will work closely with Red Bull franchises in Austria, Germany and the United States. The former Reds manager waved goodbye to Liverpool having won the League Cup in his final season but was largely popular with the Liverpool fans for helping them win the Premier League in 2020. ALSO READ | Pak vs Eng, 1st Test: Joe Root continues merry run, becomes England's highest run-scorer in purest format The title win was their first in 30 years while he also won the Champions League in 2019 after a dramatic season. Apart from winning the Premier League, he twice led Liverpool to second place finishes in the Premier League, both times ending the season one point behind champions Manchester City. According to Sky Germany, the contract with Red Bull includes an exit clause which could see him take a future role with another side. His role includes advice to teams on playing style, transfer strategy coaching and development. However, his role won’t include any day-to-day operations with the football clubs associated with Red Bull.

Former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp returns as head of Red Bull football operations

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