Kohli did not disappoint by bagging the well-set Johnson Charles for 52 in the 2016 T20 World Cup semis to bring the big crowd at the Wankhede Stadium back on their feet. Unfortunately, the celebrations were short-lived as India suffered a heartbreaking seven-wicket defeat off the final over to have their title hopes crushed.

2. Aces brilliant run-chase vs SA in 2014

After being set a daunting target of 173, the Indian batter struggled with the slow and low Mirpur wicket and a charged-up South African attack. However, King Kohli stood tall and withstood the fall of wickets at the other end to score a memorable 72* off 44 deliveries.

3. Virat Kohli returns Kesrick Williams the 'notebook celebration' favor

Pacer Kesrick Williams dismissed the Indian superstar and gave him the trademark 'notebook celebration' during the 2017 series between the sides. Unfortunately, Williams paid the ultimate price for that act as Kohli returned the favor with an identical celebration.

4. Saves his best for the last in 2024 T20 World Cup

When India needed their champion the most at 34/3 in the fifth over, Kohli dropped anchor to produce another stellar World Cup display. The stylish right-hander scored 76 off 59 balls to help India post a competitive 176/7 in 20 overs.

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Pakistan staged a determined fightback to beat Sri Lanka by 31 runs in their opening game of the Women's T20 World Cup campaign in Sharjah on Thursday.

Left-arm spinner Sadia Iqbal claimed three wickets, while Nashra Sandhu, Omaima Sohail and Fatima Sana chipped in with two each as Asia Cup champions Sri Lanka fell comfortably short of their target of 117.

Pakistan needed a crucial lower-order knock from their captain Sana to post a competitive total, having slumped to 84-8 after choosing to bat.

"We won the toss and we wanted a lot of runs but we didn't get. But we still achieved the target in the game," said Sana.

Sugandika Kumari had both Pakistan openers caught behind off her left-arm spin and wickets continued to tumble at regular intervals.

Sohail made 18 and Nida Dar added 23 but Pakistan looked in danger of failing to reach 100 as Sri Lanka skipper Chamari Athapaththu picked up three wickets with her off-spin.

Athapaththu finished with 3-18 and Kumari took 3-19 but Sana's 30 off 20 balls, featuring three fours and a six, frustrated Sri Lanka and proved a match-winning contribution.&nbsp;

She was eventually dismissed by left-arm seamer Udeshika Prabodhani, who ended with 3-20.&nbsp;

Pakistan lost opening bowler Diana Baig to a calf strain after just one ball of the Sri Lanka innings, but her replacement Sana picked up the vital wicket of Athapaththu -- caught at extra cover for six.

"We all know Chamari is a good player, we needed that wicket to have a good start and we got it," said Sana.

Sohail bowled Harshitha Samarawickrama and Hasini Perera cheaply, but while Vishmi Gunaratne remained at the crease there was hope for Sri Lanka.

Kavisha Dilhari holed out to long-on off Sandhu while trying to increase the run rate to leave Sri Lanka reeling at 47-4 in the 11th over.

Nilakshika Silva earned a reprieve when she was trapped lbw from a delivery called a dead ball after Sandhu's towel fell out of her pocket.

But Gunaratne perished for 20 three balls later,&nbsp;caught just inside the boundary attempting to hit Sandhu straight down the ground.

Silva departed for 22 in the penultimate over after a top edge to short fine leg.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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"We struggled to chase. We have to adjust to conditions," said Athapaththu.

"I hope we can bounce back. We bowled well. We have to bat really good too. We can't say wicket is slow and outfield is like this. We have to play positive cricket."

Neither team has ever made it out of the group stage in eight previous attempts at the T20 World Cup.

Pakistan face arch-rivals India in their next game on Sunday, while Sri Lanka take on tournament favourites Australia who are bidding for a seventh title in nine editions.&nbsp;

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Pakistan staged a determined fightback to beat Sri Lanka by 31 runs in their opening game of the Women's T20 World Cup campaign in Sharjah on Thursday. Left-arm spinner Sadia Iqbal claimed three wickets, while Nashra Sandhu, Omaima Sohail and Fatima Sana chipped in with two each as Asia Cup champions Sri Lanka fell comfortably short of their target of 117.

Pakistan staged a determined fightback to beat Sri Lanka by 31 runs in their opening game of the Women's T20 World Cup campaign in Sharjah on Thursday. Left-arm spinner Sadia Iqbal claimed three wickets, while Nashra Sandhu, Omaima Sohail and Fatima Sana chipped in with two each as Asia Cup champions Sri Lanka fell comfortably short of their target of 117. Pakistan needed a crucial lower-order knock from their captain Sana to post a competitive total, having slumped to 84-8 after choosing to bat. "We won the toss and we wanted a lot of runs but we didn't get. But we still achieved the target in the game," said Sana. Sugandika Kumari had both Pakistan openers caught behind off her left-arm spin and wickets continued to tumble at regular intervals. Sohail made 18 and Nida Dar added 23 but Pakistan looked in danger of failing to reach 100 as Sri Lanka skipper Chamari Athapaththu picked up three wickets with her off-spin. Athapaththu finished with 3-18 and Kumari took 3-19 but Sana's 30 off 20 balls, featuring three fours and a six, frustrated Sri Lanka and proved a match-winning contribution. She was eventually dismissed by left-arm seamer Udeshika Prabodhani, who ended with 3-20. Pakistan lost opening bowler Diana Baig to a calf strain after just one ball of the Sri Lanka innings, but her replacement Sana picked up the vital wicket of Athapaththu -- caught at extra cover for six. "We all know Chamari is a good player, we needed that wicket to have a good start and we got it," said Sana. Sohail bowled Harshitha Samarawickrama and Hasini Perera cheaply, but while Vishmi Gunaratne remained at the crease there was hope for Sri Lanka. Kavisha Dilhari holed out to long-on off Sandhu while trying to increase the run rate to leave Sri Lanka reeling at 47-4 in the 11th over. Nilakshika Silva earned a reprieve when she was trapped lbw from a delivery called a dead ball after Sandhu's towel fell out of her pocket. But Gunaratne perished for 20 three balls later, caught just inside the boundary attempting to hit Sandhu straight down the ground. Silva departed for 22 in the penultimate over after a top edge to short fine leg. ALSO READ | Women’s T20 World Cup 2024: Hosts Bangladesh beat Scotland in opener "We struggled to chase. We have to adjust to conditions," said Athapaththu. "I hope we can bounce back. We bowled well. We have to bat really good too. We can't say wicket is slow and outfield is like this. We have to play positive cricket." Neither team has ever made it out of the group stage in eight previous attempts at the T20 World Cup. Pakistan face arch-rivals India in their next game on Sunday, while Sri Lanka take on tournament favourites Australia who are bidding for a seventh title in nine editions. 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.

Women's T20 World Cup: Pakistan down Sri Lanka by 31 runs in Sharjah

It was a losing start for the Indian team in the Women’s T20 World Cup on Friday (Oct 4) after they were beaten by 58&nbsp;runs at the Dubai International Stadium by New Zealand. The defeat comes as a huge setback for the Indian side as they entered the tournament as one of the favourites while also holding the tag of Asian champions. The one-sided defeat now means Pakistan will be above India in the standings as the arch-rivals meet on Sunday in a mouth-watering clash at the same venue.

<h2>India lose one-sided contest</h2>

Tasked to chase 161 runs to win, the Indian women’s team never got going as they lost wickets at consistent intervals. It took only seven balls for the New Zealand bowlers to get the first wicket of the Indian innings as Shafali Verma was scalped by Eden Carson for 2. Smriti Mandhana (12) and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur (15) were also dismissed after poor shot selection as India lost three wickets in the powerplay.

Things only went from bad to worse for the Women in Blue after the powerplay as they were reduced to 55/4 and were quickly 90/8 as they crumbled against a resolute New Zealand bowling attack. In the end, the Indian team could only manage 102 before getting bowled out, thereby losing the match by a big margin of 58 runs.

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Rosemary Mair (19/4) and Lea Tahuhu (15/3) were the pick of the bowlers for New Zealand as inflicted an embarrassing defeat on India in the team’s opening contest.

Earlier, having won the toss New Zealand got off to a good start after they took advantage of sloppy fielding. Openers Suzie Bates (27) and Georgia Plimmer (34) stitched a partnership of 67 runs for the opening wicket before being dismissed in a matter of three balls. Sophie Devine’s 57 and Brooke Halliday’s vital knocks would then propel New Zealand to 160/4 in their 20 overs.

India will now have an important contest in hand against Pakistan on Sunday as a defeat could dent their chances of semifinal qualification.

It was a losing start for the Indian team in the Women’s T20 World Cup on Friday (Oct 4) after they were beaten by 58 runs at the Dubai International Stadium by New Zealand.

It was a losing start for the Indian team in the Women’s T20 World Cup on Friday (Oct 4) after they were beaten by 58 runs at the Dubai International Stadium by New Zealand. The defeat comes as a huge setback for the Indian side as they entered the tournament as one of the favourites while also holding the tag of Asian champions. The one-sided defeat now means Pakistan will be above India in the standings as the arch-rivals meet on Sunday in a mouth-watering clash at the same venue. India lose one-sided contest Tasked to chase 161 runs to win, the Indian women’s team never got going as they lost wickets at consistent intervals. It took only seven balls for the New Zealand bowlers to get the first wicket of the Indian innings as Shafali Verma was scalped by Eden Carson for 2. Smriti Mandhana (12) and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur (15) were also dismissed after poor shot selection as India lost three wickets in the powerplay. Things only went from bad to worse for the Women in Blue after the powerplay as they were reduced to 55/4 and were quickly 90/8 as they crumbled against a resolute New Zealand bowling attack. In the end, the Indian team could only manage 102 before getting bowled out, thereby losing the match by a big margin of 58 runs. ALSO READ | Exclusive: Arsenal will pip Man City to win the Premier League - Southampton legend Matt Le Tissier Rosemary Mair (19/4) and Lea Tahuhu (15/3) were the pick of the bowlers for New Zealand as inflicted an embarrassing defeat on India in the team’s opening contest. Earlier, having won the toss New Zealand got off to a good start after they took advantage of sloppy fielding. Openers Suzie Bates (27) and Georgia Plimmer (34) stitched a partnership of 67 runs for the opening wicket before being dismissed in a matter of three balls. Sophie Devine’s 57 and Brooke Halliday’s vital knocks would then propel New Zealand to 160/4 in their 20 overs. India will now have an important contest in hand against Pakistan on Sunday as a defeat could dent their chances of semifinal qualification.

Women's T20 World Cup 2024: New Zealand hammer India by 58 runs as Harmanpreet's army start on a losing note

Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe refused to guarantee Erik ten Hag's future at Old Trafford as he admitted the club is not "where it should be" under the troubled boss.

Ratcliffe had a chance to quash reports that Ten Hag is in danger of the sack when he spoke ahead of United's crucial Premier League trip to Aston Villa on Sunday.

But the 71-year-old's downbeat assessment of United's predicament was hardly encouraging for Ten Hag as he fights to save his job.&nbsp;

"I don't want to answer that question. I like Erik. I think he's a very good coach but at the end of the day it's not my call," Ratcliffe told the BBC on Friday.

Ten Hag's side are languishing in 13th place after winning only two of their first six league matches.

They suffered a dismal 3-0 home defeat against Tottenham last weekend and blew a two-goal lead in their 3-3 draw at Porto in the Europa League on Thursday.

United's struggles have piled pressure on Ten Hag, who only survived a woeful eighth-place finish last season after Ratcliffe and his advisors conducted an internal review into the Dutchman's turbulent two-year reign.

Ratcliffe reportedly spoke to former Bayern Munich and Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel about the United job during the review before opting to keep faith with Ten Hag, who had masterminded a surprise FA Cup final win over Manchester City in May.

But the British billionaire, who took charge of United's football operations after buying a stake in the club in February, was more equivocal about Ten Hag on Friday when he was pressed on his manager's travails.

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Insisting any decision on the former Ajax boss would be made in conjunction with United's new sporting director Dan Ashworth and chief executive Omar Berrada, Ratcliffe said: "It's the management team that's running Manchester United that have to decide how we best run the team in many different respects.

"But that team that's running Manchester United has only been together since June or July. They weren't there in January, February, March or April -- Omar and Dan Ashworth. They only arrived in July.

"They've only been there, you can count it in weeks almost. They've not been there a long time so they need to take stock and make some sensible decisions.

"Our objective is very clear, we want to take Manchester United back to where it should be, and it's not there yet, obviously. That's very clear."

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Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe refused to guarantee Erik ten Hag's future at Old Trafford as he admitted the club is not "where it should be" under the troubled boss.

Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe refused to guarantee Erik ten Hag's future at Old Trafford as he admitted the club is not "where it should be" under the troubled boss. Ratcliffe had a chance to quash reports that Ten Hag is in danger of the sack when he spoke ahead of United's crucial Premier League trip to Aston Villa on Sunday. But the 71-year-old's downbeat assessment of United's predicament was hardly encouraging for Ten Hag as he fights to save his job. "I don't want to answer that question. I like Erik. I think he's a very good coach but at the end of the day it's not my call," Ratcliffe told the BBC on Friday. Ten Hag's side are languishing in 13th place after winning only two of their first six league matches. They suffered a dismal 3-0 home defeat against Tottenham last weekend and blew a two-goal lead in their 3-3 draw at Porto in the Europa League on Thursday. United's struggles have piled pressure on Ten Hag, who only survived a woeful eighth-place finish last season after Ratcliffe and his advisors conducted an internal review into the Dutchman's turbulent two-year reign. Ratcliffe reportedly spoke to former Bayern Munich and Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel about the United job during the review before opting to keep faith with Ten Hag, who had masterminded a surprise FA Cup final win over Manchester City in May. But the British billionaire, who took charge of United's football operations after buying a stake in the club in February, was more equivocal about Ten Hag on Friday when he was pressed on his manager's travails. ALSO READ | WATCH: Harmanpreet left furious after umpires ask Amelia Kerr to return despite runout in Women's T20 WC Insisting any decision on the former Ajax boss would be made in conjunction with United's new sporting director Dan Ashworth and chief executive Omar Berrada, Ratcliffe said: "It's the management team that's running Manchester United that have to decide how we best run the team in many different respects. "But that team that's running Manchester United has only been together since June or July. They weren't there in January, February, March or April -- Omar and Dan Ashworth. They only arrived in July. "They've only been there, you can count it in weeks almost. They've not been there a long time so they need to take stock and make some sensible decisions. "Our objective is very clear, we want to take Manchester United back to where it should be, and it's not there yet, obviously. That's very clear." 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.

Premier League: Jim Ratcliffe refuses to guarantee Erik Ten Hag's Man Utd future

Indian women's team’s T20 World Cup contest opener was nothing short of dramatic incidents as skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana were in the news on Friday (Oct 4). In India’s first match of the Women’s T20 World Cup against New Zealand, Harmanpreet was left furious after on-field umpires called back Amelia Kerr despite she was run out, causing an early controversy in the tournament. The decision was not met with open arms by the Indian contingent as skipper Harmanpreet was also joined by coach Amol Muzumdar in a mini-protest.

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<h2>Harmanpreet left furious with umpire’s decision</h2>

On the final ball of the 14th over in the New Zealand innings, Kerr had a shot at the long-off region which yielded her a single run. At the same time, the umpire at the bowler’s end handed bowler Deepti Sharma her cap, thus indicating the end of the over. While the bowler and umpire had formerly closed the over, New Zealand batters ran for a second run.

However, during this at the batter’s end, Kerr was adjourned and run out as she was short of her crease. The decision was also confirmed by the leg umpire with Kerr on her way back to the pavilion.

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<h2>Twist in the tale</h2>

But it proved to be the start of the controversy as the third umpire instructed the on-field umpires to recall Kerr as the ball had already been dead before they ran for the second run which resulted in the runout. The phase of play for the runout was void as the ball was already dead according to the umpire. While Kerr returned back to bat, Harmanpreet was not convinced and protested against the decision. She was supported by Smriti Mandhana and coach Muzumdar as they were near the boundary line.

However, justice was quickly served with Kerr getting dismissed on the second ball of the 15th over, thereby lasting just two balls after her controversial reprieve.

Indian women's team’s T20 World Cup contest opener was nothing short of dramatic incidents as skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana were in the news on Friday (Oct 4).

Indian women's team’s T20 World Cup contest opener was nothing short of dramatic incidents as skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana were in the news on Friday (Oct 4). In India’s first match of the Women’s T20 World Cup against New Zealand, Harmanpreet was left furious after on-field umpires called back Amelia Kerr despite she was run out, causing an early controversy in the tournament. The decision was not met with open arms by the Indian contingent as skipper Harmanpreet was also joined by coach Amol Muzumdar in a mini-protest. Harmanpreet and Smriti clearly unhappy after run out decision was overturned and Amelia Kerr was called back. #INDvsNZ #ICCT20WC2024 #T20WorldCup2024 pic.twitter.com/1hZvP1Xy4T — Mustafa Ismail (@MustiMachine) October 4, 2024 × Harmanpreet left furious with umpire’s decision On the final ball of the 14th over in the New Zealand innings, Kerr had a shot at the long-off region which yielded her a single run. At the same time, the umpire at the bowler’s end handed bowler Deepti Sharma her cap, thus indicating the end of the over. While the bowler and umpire had formerly closed the over, New Zealand batters ran for a second run. However, during this at the batter’s end, Kerr was adjourned and run out as she was short of her crease. The decision was also confirmed by the leg umpire with Kerr on her way back to the pavilion. ALSO READ | ‘I have no idea’ - Steve Smith ‘clueless’ over batting position against India in Border-Gavaskar series Twist in the tale But it proved to be the start of the controversy as the third umpire instructed the on-field umpires to recall Kerr as the ball had already been dead before they ran for the second run which resulted in the runout. The phase of play for the runout was void as the ball was already dead according to the umpire. While Kerr returned back to bat, Harmanpreet was not convinced and protested against the decision. She was supported by Smriti Mandhana and coach Muzumdar as they were near the boundary line. However, justice was quickly served with Kerr getting dismissed on the second ball of the 15th over, thereby lasting just two balls after her controversial reprieve.

WATCH: Harmanpreet left furious after umpires ask Amelia Kerr to return despite runout in Women's T20 WC

Former India player Mohammed Kaif has taken a slight dig at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) after commenting on the recently amended policy for Indian Premier League (IPL) retentions. According to Kaif, the rules will keep changing for veteran player MS Dhoni as he is on the verge of playing one more season for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the IPL.

<h2>Kaif takes a dig at BCCI</h2>

"You will get the chance to see MS Dhoni again. He is fit, batting at a strike rate of 200, keeping well, and that is why I believe the rules will keep changing till he wants to play. If he wants to play in the IPL, he will play. He is such a big player, such a big match-winner, and has been a leader for CSK," said Kaif on Star Sports.

On Saturday the BCCI approved five retentions per side along with a Right to Match (RTM) card in the mega-auctions that could take place in the next couple of months. It is the biggest retention ever offered as teams prepare for a shake-up before the IPL 2025 season.

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The five retained players will cost INR 750 million ($9mn) for IPL teams and can retain as many as six players from their current squad. There is no cap on Indian and foreign players as franchises like Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings can breathe a sigh of relief as they face complications in retaining their star names.

<h2>Dhoni set for another season?</h2>

Now that the policy is approved, Dhoni’s retention with CSK is set to go smoothly as they will still have four other slots to retain other big players like Ravindra Jadeja, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Maheesh Theekshana and Moeen Ali. It is a similar case for Mumbai Indians with star names like Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan and current skipper Hardik Pandya in the ranks.

Former India player Mohammed Kaif has taken a slight dig at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) after commenting on the recently amended policy for Indian Premier League (IPL) retentions.

Former India player Mohammed Kaif has taken a slight dig at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) after commenting on the recently amended policy for Indian Premier League (IPL) retentions. According to Kaif, the rules will keep changing for veteran player MS Dhoni as he is on the verge of playing one more season for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the IPL. Kaif takes a dig at BCCI "You will get the chance to see MS Dhoni again. He is fit, batting at a strike rate of 200, keeping well, and that is why I believe the rules will keep changing till he wants to play. If he wants to play in the IPL, he will play. He is such a big player, such a big match-winner, and has been a leader for CSK," said Kaif on Star Sports. On Saturday the BCCI approved five retentions per side along with a Right to Match (RTM) card in the mega-auctions that could take place in the next couple of months. It is the biggest retention ever offered as teams prepare for a shake-up before the IPL 2025 season. ALSO READ | Women’s T20 World Cup 2024: Hosts Bangladesh beat Scotland in opener The five retained players will cost INR 750 million ($9mn) for IPL teams and can retain as many as six players from their current squad. There is no cap on Indian and foreign players as franchises like Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings can breathe a sigh of relief as they face complications in retaining their star names. Dhoni set for another season? Now that the policy is approved, Dhoni’s retention with CSK is set to go smoothly as they will still have four other slots to retain other big players like Ravindra Jadeja, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Maheesh Theekshana and Moeen Ali. It is a similar case for Mumbai Indians with star names like Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan and current skipper Hardik Pandya in the ranks.

'Rules will keep changing for MS Dhoni': Mohammed Kaif takes dig at BCCI for after-retention policy amendment

Southampton have been on the wrong side of results in the Premier League, but the club continues to fly when it comes to nurturing academy products. Part of the academy product is the iconic and legendary figure Matt Le Tissier. The legendary player spoke exclusively to WION (World Is One News) on Friday (Oct 4) and opened up about the latest partnership between Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools and Southampton.

<h2>Matt Le Tissier speaks to WION</h2>

Renowned for his ability on the field, Le Tissier’s down-to-earth approach was the highlight as he spoke to WION’s Aditya Pimpale. According to the former England international, Arsenal remain the favourites to win the Premier League title while Erling Haaland, Vinicius Jr and Jude Bellingham will tightly contest for the Ballon d’Or this season.

<h2>Question: How is Southampton looking forward to working in Indian football?</h2>

Yes, it is a great launch and we want Indian football to grow with our state-of-the-art facilities and assistance. There are a lot of things to be learned and I hope there will be a day when India will have a player in the Premier League.

<h2>Question: Where do you see Indian football 10 years after the latest collaboration?</h2>

Well, the aim is to get high rewards and if there is a player in the Premier League from India in the next 10 years, then that is a success for us. The BBFS will be of great help while Southampton will look to give every possible support to make it happen.

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<h2>Question: Who is the favourite to win the Premier League title?</h2>

Well, before Rodri got injured I had Man City to win the Premier League title, but now I am backing Arsenal to win the Premier League. They look like ready to go and take the next step and have shown the hunger in last two seasons. I just about give the nod to Arsenal if it goes down to the wire in the title race.

<h2>Question: Who is the favourite to win the Ballon d’Or?</h2>

It is another tough call but I will back Erling Haaland to win as he keeps on scoring goals for Man City. I won’t be surprised if either Jude Bellingham or Vinicius Jr win the Ballon d’Or as they all had a great season. Rodri’s injury has somewhat put him behind in the race but it will be an interesting race to win the Ballon d’Or.

Southampton have been on the wrong side of results in the Premier League, but the club continues to fly when it comes to nurturing academy products. Part of the academy product is the iconic and legendary figure Matt Le Tissier.

Southampton have been on the wrong side of results in the Premier League, but the club continues to fly when it comes to nurturing academy products. Part of the academy product is the iconic and legendary figure Matt Le Tissier. The legendary player spoke exclusively to WION (World Is One News) on Friday (Oct 4) and opened up about the latest partnership between Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools and Southampton. Matt Le Tissier speaks to WION Renowned for his ability on the field, Le Tissier’s down-to-earth approach was the highlight as he spoke to WION’s Aditya Pimpale. According to the former England international, Arsenal remain the favourites to win the Premier League title while Erling Haaland, Vinicius Jr and Jude Bellingham will tightly contest for the Ballon d’Or this season. Question: How is Southampton looking forward to working in Indian football? Yes, it is a great launch and we want Indian football to grow with our state-of-the-art facilities and assistance. There are a lot of things to be learned and I hope there will be a day when India will have a player in the Premier League. Question: Where do you see Indian football 10 years after the latest collaboration? Well, the aim is to get high rewards and if there is a player in the Premier League from India in the next 10 years, then that is a success for us. The BBFS will be of great help while Southampton will look to give every possible support to make it happen. ALSO READ | ‘I have no idea’ - Steve Smith ‘clueless’ over batting position against India in Border-Gavaskar series Question: Who is the favourite to win the Premier League title? Well, before Rodri got injured I had Man City to win the Premier League title, but now I am backing Arsenal to win the Premier League. They look like ready to go and take the next step and have shown the hunger in last two seasons. I just about give the nod to Arsenal if it goes down to the wire in the title race. Question: Who is the favourite to win the Ballon d’Or? It is another tough call but I will back Erling Haaland to win as he keeps on scoring goals for Man City. I won’t be surprised if either Jude Bellingham or Vinicius Jr win the Ballon d’Or as they all had a great season. Rodri’s injury has somewhat put him behind in the race but it will be an interesting race to win the Ballon d’Or.

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Skipper Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits fired South Africa to a crushing 10-wicket win over the West Indies in their opening match of the Women's T20 World Cup on Friday.

Left-arm spinner Nonkululeko Mlaba set up the win with bowling figures of 4-29 to restrict 2016 champions West Indies to 118-6 in Dubai.

Wolvaardt, who hit 59, and Brits, who made 57, then took charge to steer last year's finalists to 119-0 in 17.5 overs.

Wolvaardt was tested early in her knock by the West Indies bowlers but once she found rhythm, the right-handed opener reached her 50 in 45 balls.

"Not that easy," Wolvaardt said of her performance in the extreme heat of Dubai. "One of the harder knocks I have had physically, especially after fielding first."

Brits also raised her half-ton in 45 balls and ended her knock with six boundaries.

Wolvaardt survived reprieves on five and 33 -- on both occasions a return catch dropped by the bowler and on the first West Indies' Zaida James getting cut on her jaw when the ball ricocheted off the hand.

James, a left-arm spinner who shared the new ball with Chinelle Henry, left the field with a swollen jaw after just bowling one ball of her first over and never returned.

Earlier, the West Indies suffered from regular wicket-fall and struggled to put up a fighting total despite an unbeaten 44 from number-three batter Stafanie Taylor.

Marizanne Kapp, a medium-fast bowler, struck first with the wicket of skipper Hayley Matthews, out for 10, and soon Mlaba sent back Qiana Joseph, for four.

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Mlaba, named player of the match, kept the batters in a spin with her change of pace and angle and took two wickets in two overs to flatten the West Indian batting.

Kapp returned figures of 2-14 including the wicket of Deandra Dottin, who reversed her retirement decision for this edition of the tournament.

"It was a very disappointing game and not the way we wanted to start," said Matthews. "We have a game in two days' time and we have to bounce back quickly."

West Indies face Scotland on Sunday at the same venue, called the ring of fire due to the floodlights all around the ground. South Africa next take on England in Sharjah on Monday.

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.

Skipper Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits fired South Africa to a crushing 10-wicket win over the West Indies in their opening match of the Women's T20 World Cup on Friday.

Skipper Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits fired South Africa to a crushing 10-wicket win over the West Indies in their opening match of the Women's T20 World Cup on Friday. Left-arm spinner Nonkululeko Mlaba set up the win with bowling figures of 4-29 to restrict 2016 champions West Indies to 118-6 in Dubai. Wolvaardt, who hit 59, and Brits, who made 57, then took charge to steer last year's finalists to 119-0 in 17.5 overs. Wolvaardt was tested early in her knock by the West Indies bowlers but once she found rhythm, the right-handed opener reached her 50 in 45 balls. "Not that easy," Wolvaardt said of her performance in the extreme heat of Dubai. "One of the harder knocks I have had physically, especially after fielding first." Brits also raised her half-ton in 45 balls and ended her knock with six boundaries. Wolvaardt survived reprieves on five and 33 -- on both occasions a return catch dropped by the bowler and on the first West Indies' Zaida James getting cut on her jaw when the ball ricocheted off the hand. James, a left-arm spinner who shared the new ball with Chinelle Henry, left the field with a swollen jaw after just bowling one ball of her first over and never returned. Earlier, the West Indies suffered from regular wicket-fall and struggled to put up a fighting total despite an unbeaten 44 from number-three batter Stafanie Taylor. Marizanne Kapp, a medium-fast bowler, struck first with the wicket of skipper Hayley Matthews, out for 10, and soon Mlaba sent back Qiana Joseph, for four. ALSO READ | ‘I have no idea’ - Steve Smith ‘clueless’ over batting position against India in Border-Gavaskar series Mlaba, named player of the match, kept the batters in a spin with her change of pace and angle and took two wickets in two overs to flatten the West Indian batting. Kapp returned figures of 2-14 including the wicket of Deandra Dottin, who reversed her retirement decision for this edition of the tournament. "It was a very disappointing game and not the way we wanted to start," said Matthews. "We have a game in two days' time and we have to bounce back quickly." West Indies face Scotland on Sunday at the same venue, called the ring of fire due to the floodlights all around the ground. South Africa next take on England in Sharjah on Monday. 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.

Women's T20 World Cup: Proteas crush West Indies by 10 wickets to kickstart campaign

Luis Suarez’s famous bite of Branislav Ivanovic went down as an infamous incident in 2013, but memories of that incident were recently refreshed after Preston striker Milutin Osmajic was involved in a similar incident on September 22. Osmajic who had bitten Owen Beck in the all-Lancashire affair in England’s second division (Championship) will now face an eight-match ban after a verdict was passed by FA’s disciplinary committee on Friday (Oct 4). The Montenegrin striker was found guilty of the same and will now face time out with an expected return in the first week of December.

<h2>What was the case?</h2>

On September 22, in the Championship clash between Blackburn Rovers and Preston, Milutin Osmajic had bitten Beck’s back causing wide criticism of the attacker. The match ended in a goalless draw but much of the headlines were written by the ill-fated incident.

Announcing the sanctions, a Football Association spokesperson said on Friday: "The forward admitted that he committed an act of violent conduct around the 87th minute by biting an opponent.

"An independent regulatory commission imposed his sanctions following a hearing.

"Its written reasons will be published in due course."

The incident did not go well with Blackburn Rovers boss John Eustace who was seen furious after the match ended. "[Beck's] got a big bite mark on the back of his neck.

"He's shown all the lads. He's a little bit quiet, a little bit shook up."

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In addition to his eight-match ban, Osmajic was given a fine of £15,000 ($19.600) for the incident. Interestingly, both Beck and Osmajic could meet again as early as October 14 where they will represent their national sides in the Nations League. Since the ban is limited to domestic competitions only, both Beck and Osmajic could have a spicy meeting when Wales and Montenegro go head-to-head.

Luis Suarez’s famous bite of Branislav Ivanovic went down as an infamous incident in 2013, but memories of that incident were recently refreshed after Preston striker Milutin Osmajic was involved in a similar incident on September 22.

Luis Suarez’s famous bite of Branislav Ivanovic went down as an infamous incident in 2013, but memories of that incident were recently refreshed after Preston striker Milutin Osmajic was involved in a similar incident on September 22. Osmajic who had bitten Owen Beck in the all-Lancashire affair in England’s second division (Championship) will now face an eight-match ban after a verdict was passed by FA’s disciplinary committee on Friday (Oct 4). The Montenegrin striker was found guilty of the same and will now face time out with an expected return in the first week of December. What was the case? On September 22, in the Championship clash between Blackburn Rovers and Preston, Milutin Osmajic had bitten Beck’s back causing wide criticism of the attacker. The match ended in a goalless draw but much of the headlines were written by the ill-fated incident. Announcing the sanctions, a Football Association spokesperson said on Friday: "The forward admitted that he committed an act of violent conduct around the 87th minute by biting an opponent. "An independent regulatory commission imposed his sanctions following a hearing. "Its written reasons will be published in due course." The incident did not go well with Blackburn Rovers boss John Eustace who was seen furious after the match ended. "[Beck's] got a big bite mark on the back of his neck. "He's shown all the lads. He's a little bit quiet, a little bit shook up." ALSO READ | ‘I have no idea’ - Steve Smith ‘clueless’ over batting position against India in Border-Gavaskar series In addition to his eight-match ban, Osmajic was given a fine of £15,000 ($19.600) for the incident. Interestingly, both Beck and Osmajic could meet again as early as October 14 where they will represent their national sides in the Nations League. Since the ban is limited to domestic competitions only, both Beck and Osmajic could have a spicy meeting when Wales and Montenegro go head-to-head.

Preston striker Milutin Osmajić handed eight-match ban for biting; recalls Luis Suarez incident from 2013

Sachin Tendulkar is the only player in cricket history to score more than 30,000 runs in all formats. If someone is expected to break this record, there is another Indian player, Virat Kohli. Virat is also a player who is expected to have the most records in cricket history, but only time will tell if that’s true.

Shoaib Akhtar has the record for the fastest ball ever bowled, going at 161.3 km/h or 100.2 mph. He is the player who was primed to have the most records in cricket, especially when it came to bowling.

In 2001, when Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka were head to head, Chaminda Vaas spelt magic, taking nine wickets and dismantling 80% of the team by giving off just 19 runs.

Australia, a team with the most records in cricket, has won 50-over World Cups consecutively for 3 years, i.e., 1999, 2003, and 2007.

India’s Rohit Sharma in 2014 scored 264 runs in an innings of an ODI match, a record which is unlikely to be broken considering one will have to bat the entire 50 overs and get help in other factors like small boundaries, most balls faced and most importantly weak bowling attack.  

In 2004 West Indies great Brian Lara scored unbeaten in an innings of a Test match, making him to date the only batter to achieve the feat. Considering modern-day Test matches lasting not more than four days, the records is unlikely to be broken. 

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