Portugal survived a nervy finale to move one step closer to reaching the World Cup with a 3-1 win over Turkey, who missed a late penalty that could have forced extra time in their playoff semi-final on Thursday.

Roared on by a sold-out Dragao Stadium in Porto, Portugal dominated the game from the start and went 2-0 up in the first half after Otavio scored one goal and created another for Diogo Jota.

But Fernando Santos's side were pegged back by a Burak Yilmaz goal in 65th minute that put the Portuguese fans on the edge of their seats as Turkey started to threaten.

Defender Jose Fonte then fouled Enes Unal inside the area in the 85th minute to concede a penalty but Yilmaz fired his effort high over the bar.

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Portugal substitute Matheus Nunes then relieved the pressure on the hosts in added time with their third goal from a counter attack.

"I wasn't upset with the team but we played with fire today," Santos told reporters.

"We had the game under control but slowed down. Obviously the players are not machines, we didn't manage to score for 3-0 and those things can happen in football. But I'm glad we reacted very well. That moment (the penalty) could have been difficult for us."

After missing out on automatic qualification in November, Portugal will now host North Macedonia on Tuesday with the winner qualifying for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Portugal would have been expecting to face Italy, but they were shocked in a 1-0 defeat to North Macedonia in the other semi-final in Palermo, depriving fans of a highly anticipated face-off between the last two European champions.

Portugal started strongly, scoring twice in the first half with the result looking like a foregone conclusion going into the break.

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Brazilian-born Porto midfielder Otavio, a surprise inclusion in the starting team, provided Portugal’s main attacking threat.

He scored from a rebound in the 15th minute after a Bernardo Silva shot came back off the post and just before halftime, he crossed from the right flank for Jota to aim an unstoppable header into the net.

But Portugal took their foot off the gas in the second half and allowed the visitors to get into the game.

Yilmaz scored following a one-two with Cengiz Under and had the chance to equalise from the spot after the video assistant referee spotted a foul in the penalty area, but sent his effort soaring high over the bar.

Portugal survived a nervy finale to move one step closer to reaching the World Cup with a 3-1 win over Turkey, who missed a late penalty that could have forced extra time in their playoff semi-final on Thursday.

Portugal survived a nervy finale to move one step closer to reaching the World Cup with a 3-1 win over Turkey, who missed a late penalty that could have forced extra time in their playoff semi-final on Thursday. Roared on by a sold-out Dragao Stadium in Porto, Portugal dominated the game from the start and went 2-0 up in the first half after Otavio scored one goal and created another for Diogo Jota. But Fernando Santos's side were pegged back by a Burak Yilmaz goal in 65th minute that put the Portuguese fans on the edge of their seats as Turkey started to threaten. Defender Jose Fonte then fouled Enes Unal inside the area in the 85th minute to concede a penalty but Yilmaz fired his effort high over the bar. ALSO READ: AC Milan owners Elliott Management join Nick Candy-led Blue Football consortium in bid for Chelsea Portugal substitute Matheus Nunes then relieved the pressure on the hosts in added time with their third goal from a counter attack. "I wasn't upset with the team but we played with fire today," Santos told reporters. "We had the game under control but slowed down. Obviously the players are not machines, we didn't manage to score for 3-0 and those things can happen in football. But I'm glad we reacted very well. That moment (the penalty) could have been difficult for us." After missing out on automatic qualification in November, Portugal will now host North Macedonia on Tuesday with the winner qualifying for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Portugal would have been expecting to face Italy, but they were shocked in a 1-0 defeat to North Macedonia in the other semi-final in Palermo, depriving fans of a highly anticipated face-off between the last two European champions. Portugal started strongly, scoring twice in the first half with the result looking like a foregone conclusion going into the break. ALSO READ: Substitute Kaoru Mitoma's brace sends Japan, Saudi Arabia to World Cup finals Brazilian-born Porto midfielder Otavio, a surprise inclusion in the starting team, provided Portugal’s main attacking threat. He scored from a rebound in the 15th minute after a Bernardo Silva shot came back off the post and just before halftime, he crossed from the right flank for Jota to aim an unstoppable header into the net. But Portugal took their foot off the gas in the second half and allowed the visitors to get into the game. Yilmaz scored following a one-two with Cengiz Under and had the chance to equalise from the spot after the video assistant referee spotted a foul in the penalty area, but sent his effort soaring high over the bar.

Portugal survive Turkey scare to move closer to World Cup

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season kicks off on Saturday with last year’s finalists Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders facing each other. This year, the competition in the tournament has gone up a notch as two new teams joined the fray and a number of franchises have done quite well in the auctions.

However, former Indian cricket team skipper Sunil Gavaskar has identified one franchise who he thinks will find it difficult to win the tournament this year.

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"Punjab Kings is one of those teams that have not managed to win the IPL. This time, I don't think they have an impact player in their squad but this can benefit the team as well. When there are very low expectations, there is very less pressure and when the pressure is less, the players are freer in their approach," Gavaskar told Sports Tak.<o:p></o:p>

"In that aspect, I think Punjab Kings can surprise a few. Will they win the trophy? I doubt that. See, this is a T20 format and you have to be in that consistent cycle of winning," he added.

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Punjab Kings have never won the title but they came very close in 2014. Wriddhiman Saha scored a brilliant century in the final but they were ultimately defeated by the Kolkata Knight Riders.<o:p></o:p>

This season, they will be led by Mayank Agarwal and the auction provided some star additions for them in the form Jonny Bairstow, Kagiso Rabada, Liam Livingstone and Shahrukh Khan and Shikhar Dhawan to name a few.<o:p></o:p>

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season kicks off on Saturday with last year’s finalists Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders facing each other. This year, the competition in the tournament has gone up a notch as two new teams joined the fray and a number of franchises have done quite well in the auctions.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season kicks off on Saturday with last year’s finalists Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders facing each other. This year, the competition in the tournament has gone up a notch as two new teams joined the fray and a number of franchises have done quite well in the auctions. However, former Indian cricket team skipper Sunil Gavaskar has identified one franchise who he thinks will find it difficult to win the tournament this year. Also read | Reliving MS Dhoni's tenure as CSK captain after his resignation "Punjab Kings is one of those teams that have not managed to win the IPL. This time, I don't think they have an impact player in their squad but this can benefit the team as well. When there are very low expectations, there is very less pressure and when the pressure is less, the players are freer in their approach," Gavaskar told Sports Tak. "In that aspect, I think Punjab Kings can surprise a few. Will they win the trophy? I doubt that. See, this is a T20 format and you have to be in that consistent cycle of winning," he added. Also read | Kohli lauds Dhoni's 'legendary' captaincy tenure at CSK Punjab Kings have never won the title but they came very close in 2014. Wriddhiman Saha scored a brilliant century in the final but they were ultimately defeated by the Kolkata Knight Riders. This season, they will be led by Mayank Agarwal and the auction provided some star additions for them in the form Jonny Bairstow, Kagiso Rabada, Liam Livingstone and Shahrukh Khan and Shikhar Dhawan to name a few.

IPL 2022: Sunil Gavaskar identifies one team unlikely to win title this year

Former Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) skipper Virat Kohli on Thursday lavished praise on MS Dhoni's "legendary" tenure as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and said the fans will never forget the rich legacy of the wicket-keeper batter.

MS Dhoni has decided to hand over the leadership of CSK to Ravindra Jadeja ahead of the much-awaited season of IPL 2022.

"Legendary captaincy tenure in yellow skip. A chapter fans will never forget. Respect always," Kohli captioned the post on Koo app.

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Jadeja, who has been an integral part of CSK since 2012, will only be the third player to lead the Chennai-based franchise.

Dhoni will continue to represent CSK this season, an official statement from the franchise confirmed.

Dhoni, who was the most expensive buy at the inaugural IPL auction in February 2008, has been the captain of CSK since the beginning of the IPL.

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Under his leadership, CSK has registered a record 121 wins in 204 matches in the IPL.

The IPL games will be played across stadiums in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, and Pune with an audience occupancy rate of 25 per cent as per COVID-19 protocols.

In all, 20 matches each will be held at Wankhede Stadium &amp; DY Patil Stadium, 15 matches each at Brabourne and MCA International Stadium, Pune.&nbsp;

Former Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) skipper Virat Kohli on Thursday lavished praise on MS Dhoni's "legendary" tenure as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and said the fans will never forget the rich legacy of the wicket-keeper batter.

Former Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) skipper Virat Kohli on Thursday lavished praise on MS Dhoni's "legendary" tenure as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and said the fans will never forget the rich legacy of the wicket-keeper batter. MS Dhoni has decided to hand over the leadership of CSK to Ravindra Jadeja ahead of the much-awaited season of IPL 2022. "Legendary captaincy tenure in yellow skip. A chapter fans will never forget. Respect always," Kohli captioned the post on Koo app. Koo App Legendary captaincy tenure in yellow skip. A chapter fans will never forget. Respect always. ❤️💛 #MSDhoni View attached media content - Virat Kohli (@virat.kohli) 24 Mar 2022 × Jadeja, who has been an integral part of CSK since 2012, will only be the third player to lead the Chennai-based franchise. Dhoni will continue to represent CSK this season, an official statement from the franchise confirmed. Dhoni, who was the most expensive buy at the inaugural IPL auction in February 2008, has been the captain of CSK since the beginning of the IPL. ALSO READ: IPL 2022: Ravindra Jadeja's 'first reactions' after becoming CSK captain - Watch Under his leadership, CSK has registered a record 121 wins in 204 matches in the IPL. The IPL games will be played across stadiums in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, and Pune with an audience occupancy rate of 25 per cent as per COVID-19 protocols. In all, 20 matches each will be held at Wankhede Stadium & DY Patil Stadium, 15 matches each at Brabourne and MCA International Stadium, Pune.

'A chapter fans will never forget': Virat Kohli praises MS Dhoni's 'legendary' captaincy tenure at CSK

A lot of focus will be on all-rounder Hardik Pandya when the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 kicks off on March 26. Pandya was selected by Gujarat Titans ahead of the mega auction and he will be leading the new franchise this season. While he has been cleared to bowl this time, he has played in the recent past mainly as a batsman due to various fitness issues and surgeries.<o:p></o:p>

Former Indian cricket team coach Ravi Shastri believes that if Pandya cannot start bowling again, he will not be able to make it spot in India squad ahead of the T20 World Cup just based on his batting.

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"In the top five, there's a lot of muscle there. If anyone's occupying the position Nos. 5, 6 onwards, he'll have to bring that extra department to the game. That is why from Hardik's point of view, from India's point of view, from the Gujarat team's point of view, it's extremely important that he strings those two or three overs together because if he does and bowls with even limited success, he becomes an automatic choice in the Indian team," Shastri told ESPNcricinfo.<o:p></o:p>

Shastri added that the No 6 position in the national side is now fixed for an all-rounder.

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"I think the all-rounder's position at No. 6 for sure. Ideally someone in the top-five who can bowl two or three overs. That takes the pressure off the captain. It gives him then six and a half bowlers from whom he can choose. That will be one area I'll be looking at very closely. And of course, the fast bowling and fielding. I'm not really worried about the batting. Batting is there," he said.<o:p></o:p>

Gujarat Titans will kick off their campaign on Monday against Lucknow Super Giants.<o:p></o:p>

A lot of focus will be on all-rounder Hardik Pandya when the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 kicks off on March 26. Pandya was selected by Gujarat Titans ahead of the mega auction and he will be leading the new franchise this season.

A lot of focus will be on all-rounder Hardik Pandya when the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 kicks off on March 26. Pandya was selected by Gujarat Titans ahead of the mega auction and he will be leading the new franchise this season. While he has been cleared to bowl this time, he has played in the recent past mainly as a batsman due to various fitness issues and surgeries. Former Indian cricket team coach Ravi Shastri believes that if Pandya cannot start bowling again, he will not be able to make it spot in India squad ahead of the T20 World Cup just based on his batting. Also read | MS Dhoni hands over CSK captaincy to Ravindra Jadeja ahead of IPL 2022 "In the top five, there's a lot of muscle there. If anyone's occupying the position Nos. 5, 6 onwards, he'll have to bring that extra department to the game. That is why from Hardik's point of view, from India's point of view, from the Gujarat team's point of view, it's extremely important that he strings those two or three overs together because if he does and bowls with even limited success, he becomes an automatic choice in the Indian team," Shastri told ESPNcricinfo. Shastri added that the No 6 position in the national side is now fixed for an all-rounder. Also read | IPL 2022: Jadeja's 'first reactions' after becoming CSK captain - Watch "I think the all-rounder's position at No. 6 for sure. Ideally someone in the top-five who can bowl two or three overs. That takes the pressure off the captain. It gives him then six and a half bowlers from whom he can choose. That will be one area I'll be looking at very closely. And of course, the fast bowling and fielding. I'm not really worried about the batting. Batting is there," he said. Gujarat Titans will kick off their campaign on Monday against Lucknow Super Giants.

Ravi Shastri gives his verdict on Hardik Pandya's possible return to Team India

The British government has supported a parliamentary committee's recommendation to limit public funding for cricket unless the sport can demonstrate continuous progress in getting rid of racism, it said on Thursday.

The Digital, Culture, Media and Sport parliamentary committee issued its report in January, saying cricket must clean up its act or face cuts in funding.

Former Yorkshire spinner Azeem Rafiq, who is of Pakistani descent, appeared before the committee in November to detail the "inhuman" treatment he suffered at county level and said the sport in England was institutionally racist.

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"Public funding is already explicitly linked to the development and implementation of robust diversity and inclusion policies and plans - in cricket and beyond," the government said.

"The Government and Sport England has left the ECB (England &amp; Wales Cricket Board) in no doubt on the need to make progress in this regard."

The committee had also called for quarterly reports and monitoring by indicators developed by the ECB, which the government has now endorsed.

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"The Government will continue to call in the ECB quarterly and track their progress in tackling racism and increasing diversity, and will hold them to account for delivery against the joint 12-point action plan published in November 2021," it added.

"We expect to see evidence of improvements across the sport and delivery on the ECB's ambition to eradicate racism from cricket.

"However, if these changes are not made and implemented, the Government reserves the right to intervene further. This has been made clear to the ECB and the first-class counties."

The British government has supported a parliamentary committee's recommendation to limit public funding for cricket unless the sport can demonstrate continuous progress in getting rid of racism, it said on Thursday.

The British government has supported a parliamentary committee's recommendation to limit public funding for cricket unless the sport can demonstrate continuous progress in getting rid of racism, it said on Thursday. The Digital, Culture, Media and Sport parliamentary committee issued its report in January, saying cricket must clean up its act or face cuts in funding. Former Yorkshire spinner Azeem Rafiq, who is of Pakistani descent, appeared before the committee in November to detail the "inhuman" treatment he suffered at county level and said the sport in England was institutionally racist. ALSO READ: Pak vs Aus, 3rd Test: Steve Smith achieves new feat, becomes quickest to reach 8000-run club "Public funding is already explicitly linked to the development and implementation of robust diversity and inclusion policies and plans - in cricket and beyond," the government said. "The Government and Sport England has left the ECB (England & Wales Cricket Board) in no doubt on the need to make progress in this regard." The committee had also called for quarterly reports and monitoring by indicators developed by the ECB, which the government has now endorsed. ALSO READ: IPL 2022: Aakash Chopra picks CSK's playing XI for season-opener vs KKR "The Government will continue to call in the ECB quarterly and track their progress in tackling racism and increasing diversity, and will hold them to account for delivery against the joint 12-point action plan published in November 2021," it added. "We expect to see evidence of improvements across the sport and delivery on the ECB's ambition to eradicate racism from cricket. "However, if these changes are not made and implemented, the Government reserves the right to intervene further. This has been made clear to the ECB and the first-class counties."

UK govt backs calls to limit funding unless ECB demonstrate continuous progress in getting rid of racism

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will have a new skipper in 2022 as MS Dhoni handed over the baton to all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja on Thursday. Dhoni was the CSK skipper since joining the franchise in the ever season of the tournament way back in 2008 and he guided them to four championships.<o:p></o:p>

Jadeja has been enjoying a brilliant run of form in Test cricket off late and he jumped to the top spot in the latest International Cricket Council (ICC) all-rounder rankings. Hours after the official announcement, CSK posted a video on Twitter to share Jadeja's first reactions as the new skipper.<o:p></o:p>

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"Feeling good, at the same time, I also have to fill in big boots. Mahi Bhai has already set a big legacy so I need to carry it forward," he said in the video while he came to bat in the nets.<o:p></o:p>

"I do not need to worry too much because he is here. Mahi Bhai will be my go-to person. He was and he still is today. So, I am not worried, thank you for your wishes and love. Keep supporting us."

<o:p>Also read |&nbsp;</o:p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ms-dhoni-hands-over-csk-captaincy-to-ravindra-jadeja-ahead-of-ipl-2022-465123">MS Dhoni hands over CSK captaincy to Ravindra Jadeja ahead of IPL 2022</a>

CSK will be starting the tournament as favourites after winning the title last year after comprehensively beating KKR in the final. In the auctions, they were able to retain most of their core players and even added a number of reinforcements in the squad. <o:p></o:p>

Dhoni will continue to play for the franchise and he will be a key advisor for Jadeja as he captains the side for the first time on Saturday. They will be missing the services of England international Moeen Ali in the season opener as his arrival was delayed due to visa issues.<o:p></o:p>

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will have a new skipper in 2022 as MS Dhoni handed over the baton to all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja on Thursday. Dhoni was the CSK skipper since joining the franchise in the ever season of the tournament way back in 2008 and he guided them to four championships.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will have a new skipper in 2022 as MS Dhoni handed over the baton to all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja on Thursday. Dhoni was the CSK skipper since joining the franchise in the ever season of the tournament way back in 2008 and he guided them to four championships. Jadeja has been enjoying a brilliant run of form in Test cricket off late and he jumped to the top spot in the latest International Cricket Council (ICC) all-rounder rankings. Hours after the official announcement, CSK posted a video on Twitter to share Jadeja's first reactions as the new skipper. 📹 First reactions from the Man himself!#ThalaivanIrukindran 🦁💛 @imjadeja pic.twitter.com/OqPVIN3utS — Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) March 24, 2022 × "Feeling good, at the same time, I also have to fill in big boots. Mahi Bhai has already set a big legacy so I need to carry it forward," he said in the video while he came to bat in the nets. "I do not need to worry too much because he is here. Mahi Bhai will be my go-to person. He was and he still is today. So, I am not worried, thank you for your wishes and love. Keep supporting us." Also read | MS Dhoni hands over CSK captaincy to Ravindra Jadeja ahead of IPL 2022 CSK will be starting the tournament as favourites after winning the title last year after comprehensively beating KKR in the final. In the auctions, they were able to retain most of their core players and even added a number of reinforcements in the squad. Dhoni will continue to play for the franchise and he will be a key advisor for Jadeja as he captains the side for the first time on Saturday. They will be missing the services of England international Moeen Ali in the season opener as his arrival was delayed due to visa issues.

IPL 2022: Ravindra Jadeja's 'first reactions' after becoming CSK captain - Watch

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 will kick off on March 26 with defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) taking on Kolkata Knight Riders and ahead of the encounter, former India opener Aakash Chopra has predicted the playing XI for CSK. <o:p></o:p>

With MS Dhoni stepping down as the skipper, CSK will have a new leader in Ravindra Jadeja but they will be missing the services of England all-rounder Moeen Ali after his arrival was delayed due to visa issues.<o:p></o:p>

Speaking in a video on his YouTube channel, Chopra picked Ruturaj Gaikwad and Kevin Conway as the two CSK openers.

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“There are a few complications. If Moeen Ali is not available, who will be the four overseas for the first match? I am saying open with Devon Conway alongside Ruturaj Gaikwad. You will get a left-handed opener,”<o:p></o:p>

“At No. 3, if you don’t have Moeen Ali, then Robin Uthappa. Once Moeen Ali comes, you will have to once again think about your overseas contingent, which way you want to go. After that, Ambati Rayudu, Ravindra Jadeja and then Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni at No. 7,” Chopra said in the video. <o:p></o:p>

In the middle order, Chopra went with Shivam Dube who was bought for big money by CSK in the auction and also included surprise pick Rajvardhan Hangargekar in his playing XI for the opener.

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“Shivam Dube has been a very good purchase. In my opinion, this is a make-or-break season for him. If he doesn’t flower even under MS Dhoni, because the two Royals have not done good for him – whether it is Royal Challengers Bangalore or Rajasthan Royals. If he seals his place here, the story can become good.”<o:p></o:p>

“After that, Dwayne Bravo. I have kept Hangargekar, Chris Jordan and Adam Milne in my team. So my four overseas players are Dwayne Bravo, Adam Milne, Chris Jordan and Devon Conway to begin with. Once Chahar becomes available, one out of Jordan or Bravo will play,” Chopra concluded.<o:p></o:p>

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 will kick off on March 26 with defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) taking on Kolkata Knight Riders and ahead of the encounter, former India opener Aakash Chopra has predicted the playing XI for CSK.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 will kick off on March 26 with defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) taking on Kolkata Knight Riders and ahead of the encounter, former India opener Aakash Chopra has predicted the playing XI for CSK. With MS Dhoni stepping down as the skipper, CSK will have a new leader in Ravindra Jadeja but they will be missing the services of England all-rounder Moeen Ali after his arrival was delayed due to visa issues. Speaking in a video on his YouTube channel, Chopra picked Ruturaj Gaikwad and Kevin Conway as the two CSK openers. Also read | MS Dhoni hands over CSK captaincy to Ravindra Jadeja ahead of IPL 2022 “There are a few complications. If Moeen Ali is not available, who will be the four overseas for the first match? I am saying open with Devon Conway alongside Ruturaj Gaikwad. You will get a left-handed opener,” “At No. 3, if you don’t have Moeen Ali, then Robin Uthappa. Once Moeen Ali comes, you will have to once again think about your overseas contingent, which way you want to go. After that, Ambati Rayudu, Ravindra Jadeja and then Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni at No. 7,” Chopra said in the video. In the middle order, Chopra went with Shivam Dube who was bought for big money by CSK in the auction and also included surprise pick Rajvardhan Hangargekar in his playing XI for the opener. Also read | MS Dhoni: A look at the veteran's captaincy record for Chennai Super Kings “Shivam Dube has been a very good purchase. In my opinion, this is a make-or-break season for him. If he doesn’t flower even under MS Dhoni, because the two Royals have not done good for him – whether it is Royal Challengers Bangalore or Rajasthan Royals. If he seals his place here, the story can become good.” “After that, Dwayne Bravo. I have kept Hangargekar, Chris Jordan and Adam Milne in my team. So my four overseas players are Dwayne Bravo, Adam Milne, Chris Jordan and Devon Conway to begin with. Once Chahar becomes available, one out of Jordan or Bravo will play,” Chopra concluded.

IPL 2022: Aakash Chopra picks CSK's playing XI for season-opener vs KKR

Two Caribbean islands that once belong to Jeffrey Epstein has been put up for sale, according to a new report. According to the Wall Street Journal, Great St James and Little St James are the two islands in Epstein’s global property portfolio and they have been listed for a price of $125m.<o:p></o:p>

Great St James spans for more than 160 acres and according to the court records reviewed by WSJ, Epstein bought it in 2016 for around $20m. It is largely untouched as it contains a small collection of structures and Christmas Cove, a marine preserve.

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On the other hand, Little St James spans for 70 acres and was bought way back in 1998. The island has four guest villas, a helipad, a private dock, two pools, three private beaches, a gym and a tiki hut.<o:p></o:p>

According to the report, in 2020, US Virgin Island officials, including the attorney general, alleged that Epstein lured women and girls – some as young as 11 – to Little St James, where he “trafficked, raped, sexually assaulted and held captive” his victims, according to court documents.

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The proceeds from the possible sale of these two islands will go towards the estate’s resolution of outstanding lawsuits and costs of estate operations, an attorney for the Epstein estate, told WSJ.<o:p></o:p>

Already, $121m of Epstein’s estate has been used to compensate the late financier’s victims through the Epstein victims’ compensation program, he added. Over the years, Epstein had close relationships with powerful figures including Donald Trump, Bill Clinton and Prince Andrew.<o:p></o:p>

Two Caribbean islands that once belong to Jeffrey Epstein has been put up for sale, according to a new report. According to the Wall Street Journal, Great St James and Little St James are the two islands in Epstein’s global property portfolio and they have been listed for a price of $125m.

Two Caribbean islands that once belong to Jeffrey Epstein has been put up for sale, according to a new report. According to the Wall Street Journal, Great St James and Little St James are the two islands in Epstein’s global property portfolio and they have been listed for a price of $125m. Great St James spans for more than 160 acres and according to the court records reviewed by WSJ, Epstein bought it in 2016 for around $20m. It is largely untouched as it contains a small collection of structures and Christmas Cove, a marine preserve. Also read | More than half of Ukrainian children displaced by war, says UN On the other hand, Little St James spans for 70 acres and was bought way back in 1998. The island has four guest villas, a helipad, a private dock, two pools, three private beaches, a gym and a tiki hut. According to the report, in 2020, US Virgin Island officials, including the attorney general, alleged that Epstein lured women and girls – some as young as 11 – to Little St James, where he “trafficked, raped, sexually assaulted and held captive” his victims, according to court documents. Also read | Rescue teams find human remains at the Chinese plane crash site The proceeds from the possible sale of these two islands will go towards the estate’s resolution of outstanding lawsuits and costs of estate operations, an attorney for the Epstein estate, told WSJ. Already, $121m of Epstein’s estate has been used to compensate the late financier’s victims through the Epstein victims’ compensation program, he added. Over the years, Epstein had close relationships with powerful figures including Donald Trump, Bill Clinton and Prince Andrew.

Caribbean islands owned by Jeffrey Epstein put up for sale to boost victims’ fund

India, Russia and China have the advantage when it comes to hypersonic technology and the United States is&nbsp;no longer the dominant force in several advanced technologies, an influential American senator in Washington said on Wednesday.<o:p></o:p>

"We're in a situation where we have technological improvements. We used to dominate technology. That's no longer the case. Hypersonic, clearly, China and India, Russia have advantages on it," Senator Jack Reed, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee said during a nomination hearing on Wednesday according to an AFP report.

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"We are about to emerge for the first time in the history of the world in a trilateral nuclear competition. No longer bilateral. The Soviet Union, the United States -- no, it's China, Russia, and the United States," Senator Reed said and asked Dr William LaPlante, to be undersecretary of defence for acquisition and sustainment, how he intends to address these issues according to the report.<o:p></o:p>

Dr LaPlante said that the target will be to get into the mainstream weapons systems as soon as possible. "These new technologies that you talked about. We do have a lot of initiatives over the last several years, thanks to this committee, using your authority to rapidly contract and to do prototypes. I think that's very good," AFP quoted him as saying.

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"We got to get those capabilities rapidly into the weapons systems, and sometimes, bridge what they call the valley of death. So, I pledge to work with the programme officers to make it their job to do continuous upgrades of technology so we can get back into this race that you talked about.”

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Powell: More aggressive rate hikes if needed as the US battles with too-high inflation

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India, Russia and China have the advantage when it comes to hypersonic technology and the United States is no longer the dominant force in several advanced technologies, an influential American senator in Washington said on Wednesday.

India, Russia and China have the advantage when it comes to hypersonic technology and the United States is no longer the dominant force in several advanced technologies, an influential American senator in Washington said on Wednesday. "We're in a situation where we have technological improvements. We used to dominate technology. That's no longer the case. Hypersonic, clearly, China and India, Russia have advantages on it," Senator Jack Reed, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee said during a nomination hearing on Wednesday according to an AFP report. Also read | Russia blocks Google over 'inauthentic' information on Ukraine war "We are about to emerge for the first time in the history of the world in a trilateral nuclear competition. No longer bilateral. The Soviet Union, the United States -- no, it's China, Russia, and the United States," Senator Reed said and asked Dr William LaPlante, to be undersecretary of defence for acquisition and sustainment, how he intends to address these issues according to the report. Dr LaPlante said that the target will be to get into the mainstream weapons systems as soon as possible. "These new technologies that you talked about. We do have a lot of initiatives over the last several years, thanks to this committee, using your authority to rapidly contract and to do prototypes. I think that's very good," AFP quoted him as saying. Also read | Pentagon says Russian army 'taking defensive positions' in Ukraine "We got to get those capabilities rapidly into the weapons systems, and sometimes, bridge what they call the valley of death. So, I pledge to work with the programme officers to make it their job to do continuous upgrades of technology so we can get back into this race that you talked about.” Powell: More aggressive rate hikes if needed as the US battles with too-high inflation (With inputs from agencies)

India, China and Russia ahead of US in hypersonic technology, says top senator

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan issued a video message on Thursday urging the people of the nation to stand against evil as he faces a no-confidence motion in the Assembly on Friday.<o:p></o:p>

Imran Khan criticized the opposition by calling them ‘a gang of thieves’ and he said that they have been looting the country for the past 30 years and now they are indulging in 'shameless horse trading'. He also urged the nation to participate in PTI's March 27 power rally in Islamabad.

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"I want the entire nation to join me on March 27 to send one message: that we are not with evil, we are against it. That we are against the crime[s] being committed against democracy and the nation, where the conscience of public representatives is being bought with looted money," he said.<o:p></o:p>

Earlier, Imran Khan clearly said that he will not be stepping down ahead of the no-confidence vote. He maintained that he will have the last laugh and will reveal his trump card at the right time.

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"Let me predict in clear terms that we will succeed in the no-confidence motion because the entire party and our workers are standing with us like a rock and even the debate raging on the menace of corruption and horse-trading has become a topic of household discussion," he said according to PTI.<o:p></o:p>

In the 342-member National Assembly, the Opposition needs 172 votes to remove Khan. Currently, PTI has 155 members and they also have the support of 23 members from at least six other parties.<o:p></o:p>

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Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan issued a video message on Thursday urging the people of the nation to stand against evil as he faces a no-confidence motion in the Assembly on Friday.

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan issued a video message on Thursday urging the people of the nation to stand against evil as he faces a no-confidence motion in the Assembly on Friday. Imran Khan criticized the opposition by calling them ‘a gang of thieves’ and he said that they have been looting the country for the past 30 years and now they are indulging in 'shameless horse trading'. He also urged the nation to participate in PTI's March 27 power rally in Islamabad. وزیراعظم @ImranKhanPTI کا قوم کے نام اہم پیغام pic.twitter.com/abeHvXAi0Z — PTI (@PTIofficial) March 24, 2022 × "I want the entire nation to join me on March 27 to send one message: that we are not with evil, we are against it. That we are against the crime[s] being committed against democracy and the nation, where the conscience of public representatives is being bought with looted money," he said. Earlier, Imran Khan clearly said that he will not be stepping down ahead of the no-confidence vote. He maintained that he will have the last laugh and will reveal his trump card at the right time. Also read | Rescue teams find human remains at the Chinese plane crash site "Let me predict in clear terms that we will succeed in the no-confidence motion because the entire party and our workers are standing with us like a rock and even the debate raging on the menace of corruption and horse-trading has become a topic of household discussion," he said according to PTI. In the 342-member National Assembly, the Opposition needs 172 votes to remove Khan. Currently, PTI has 155 members and they also have the support of 23 members from at least six other parties. (With inputs from agencies)

Pakistan PM Imran Khan urges nation for support ahead of no-confidence vote

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on Thursday that the country will be further relaxing its COVID-19 restrictions as the number of infected cases continue to decline rapidly.<o:p></o:p>

"Our fight against Covid-19 has reached a major turning point and we will be making a decisive move towards living with Covid-19," Xinhua news agency quoted Lee as saying in a live address to the nation as reported by AFP.

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The prime minister added that new safety management measures will be implemented from March 29. It will include doubling the group size to 10 persons from five and increasing the capacity limit for larger events and settings. <o:p></o:p>

When it comes to workplaces, 75 per-cent of the total number of employees will be allowed to return while wearing masks outdoors will be made optional.<o:p></o:p>

As the Omicron variant of Covid-19 is "well under control," Singapore will "substantially" ease up cross-border travelling by streamlining testing and quarantine requirements and lifting "most of the restrictions for fully-vaccinated visitors entering Singapore", said Lee according to the report.

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These changes will give a boost to businesses, particularly the tourism sector, and also help Singapore reclaim its position as a business and aviation hub, he added.<o:p></o:p>

While the infection rate has decreased in the recent past, countries like Israel, Cambodia and South Korea has seen increase in cases due to a sub-variant which is still under research. <o:p></o:p>

The Prime Minister said that a measured approach that has been in place for over two years, and further relaxation on restrictions will be considered if the epidemic situation keeps stabilising.

<o:p>(With inputs from agencies)</o:p>

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on Thursday that the country will be further relaxing its COVID-19 restrictions as the number of infected cases continue to decline rapidly.

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on Thursday that the country will be further relaxing its COVID-19 restrictions as the number of infected cases continue to decline rapidly. "Our fight against Covid-19 has reached a major turning point and we will be making a decisive move towards living with Covid-19," Xinhua news agency quoted Lee as saying in a live address to the nation as reported by AFP. Also read | Rescue teams find human remains at the Chinese plane crash site The prime minister added that new safety management measures will be implemented from March 29. It will include doubling the group size to 10 persons from five and increasing the capacity limit for larger events and settings. When it comes to workplaces, 75 per-cent of the total number of employees will be allowed to return while wearing masks outdoors will be made optional. As the Omicron variant of Covid-19 is "well under control," Singapore will "substantially" ease up cross-border travelling by streamlining testing and quarantine requirements and lifting "most of the restrictions for fully-vaccinated visitors entering Singapore", said Lee according to the report. Also read | More than half of Ukrainian children displaced by war, says UN These changes will give a boost to businesses, particularly the tourism sector, and also help Singapore reclaim its position as a business and aviation hub, he added. While the infection rate has decreased in the recent past, countries like Israel, Cambodia and South Korea has seen increase in cases due to a sub-variant which is still under research. The Prime Minister said that a measured approach that has been in place for over two years, and further relaxation on restrictions will be considered if the epidemic situation keeps stabilising. (With inputs from agencies)

Singapore to further relax COVID-19 restrictions as cases decline, says PM

Kolkata Knight Riders have made a smart buy in the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction 2022 in the form of Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi. The veteran, who captains Afghanistan in T20 internationals, is no stranger to the tournament and he will be looking to reach a huge personal milestone when KKR faces defending champions Chennai Super Kings in the opener on March 26.<o:p></o:p>

Nabi is currently just four runs away from completing 5000 runs in T20s. If he can do it, he will become just the fifth cricketer in history to score 5000 runs and take 300 wickets in the shortest format of the game. He already has 302 wickets to his name for country and other franchises.

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A look at the all-rounders who have taken 300+ wickets and 5000+ runs -<o:p></o:p>

Kieron Pollard (West Indies) – 11,427 runs; 304 wickets<o:p></o:p>

Dwayne Bravo (West Indies) – 6747 runs; 571 wickets<o:p></o:p>

Andre Russell (West Indies) – 6574 runs; 354 wickets<o:p></o:p>

Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh) – 5872 runs; 416 wickets <o:p></o:p>

Nabi, who represented Sunrisers Hyderabad till the same season, has taken 13 wickets and has scored 180 runs in the IPL till now. He also has an impressive strike rate of 151.26.

<o:p>Also read |&nbsp;</o:p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ms-dhoni-a-look-at-the-veterans-captaincy-record-for-chennai-super-kings-465141" hreflang="en">MS Dhoni: A look at the veteran's captaincy record for Chennai Super Kings</a>

KKR produced a brilliant run of form in the latter half of IPL 2021 but it was not enough to win the title as they were comprehensively defeated by CSK in the final.

With new talent like Aaron Finch, Sam Billings and Ajinkya Rahane joining the ranks, the two-time champions will look to start the new season positively and Nabi can be a key figure in the side as a back-up for Sunil Narine and Andre Russell.<o:p></o:p>

Kolkata Knight Riders have made a smart buy in the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction 2022 in the form of Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi. The veteran, who captains Afghanistan in T20 internationals, is no stranger to the tournament and he will be looking to reach a huge personal milestone when KKR faces defending champions Chennai Super Kings in the opener on March 26.

Kolkata Knight Riders have made a smart buy in the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction 2022 in the form of Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi. The veteran, who captains Afghanistan in T20 internationals, is no stranger to the tournament and he will be looking to reach a huge personal milestone when KKR faces defending champions Chennai Super Kings in the opener on March 26. Nabi is currently just four runs away from completing 5000 runs in T20s. If he can do it, he will become just the fifth cricketer in history to score 5000 runs and take 300 wickets in the shortest format of the game. He already has 302 wickets to his name for country and other franchises. Also read | MS Dhoni hands over CSK captaincy to Ravindra Jadeja ahead of IPL 2022 A look at the all-rounders who have taken 300+ wickets and 5000+ runs - Kieron Pollard (West Indies) – 11,427 runs; 304 wickets Dwayne Bravo (West Indies) – 6747 runs; 571 wickets Andre Russell (West Indies) – 6574 runs; 354 wickets Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh) – 5872 runs; 416 wickets Nabi, who represented Sunrisers Hyderabad till the same season, has taken 13 wickets and has scored 180 runs in the IPL till now. He also has an impressive strike rate of 151.26. Also read | MS Dhoni: A look at the veteran's captaincy record for Chennai Super Kings KKR produced a brilliant run of form in the latter half of IPL 2021 but it was not enough to win the title as they were comprehensively defeated by CSK in the final. With new talent like Aaron Finch, Sam Billings and Ajinkya Rahane joining the ranks, the two-time champions will look to start the new season positively and Nabi can be a key figure in the side as a back-up for Sunil Narine and Andre Russell.

IPL 2022: KKR's Mohammad Nabi just four runs away from impressive feat

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