The discussion regarding Babar Azam’s inclusion in the list of top batters currently active in world cricket has been dominating headlines for quite some time now. The 27-year-old has been performing consistently for his national team and he had a particularly great outing against Australia in the home series. Royal Challengers Bangalore veteran Dinesh Karthik has now weighed in on the topic and he believes that Azam can not only become a top batter in all three formats of the game but can also join the ranks of Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson, Steve Smith and Joe Root.

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Azam scored consecutive hundreds in the first two Test matches against Australia this year and then followed it up with two more hundreds in the ODI series. The right-hander was the top-scorer for Pakistan in the one-off T20I encounter but it was not enough to clinch the win for Pakistan.

Speaking on the International Cricket Council (ICC) Review, Karthik explained that Azam has all the credentials to dominate world cricket in the coming years and become one of the top ranked cricketers in the world. The Pakistan skipper is currently top of the ODI and T20I rankings.

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"It is a very strong ‘Fab Four’ that we are talking about, and they have obviously been there for much longer, but there is no doubt that Babar has all the credentials and he is going to make it a 'Fab Five'," Karthik, who impressed with his finishing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022, said.

"There is no doubt he is there or thereabouts... he is a very special player," Karthik added.

The discussion regarding Babar Azam’s inclusion in the list of top batters currently active in world cricket has been dominating headlines for quite some time now.

The discussion regarding Babar Azam’s inclusion in the list of top batters currently active in world cricket has been dominating headlines for quite some time now. The 27-year-old has been performing consistently for his national team and he had a particularly great outing against Australia in the home series. Royal Challengers Bangalore veteran Dinesh Karthik has now weighed in on the topic and he believes that Azam can not only become a top batter in all three formats of the game but can also join the ranks of Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson, Steve Smith and Joe Root. Also read | Can Liverpool win UCL 2021-22? A look at Jurgen Klopp's record in cup finals Azam scored consecutive hundreds in the first two Test matches against Australia this year and then followed it up with two more hundreds in the ODI series. The right-hander was the top-scorer for Pakistan in the one-off T20I encounter but it was not enough to clinch the win for Pakistan. Speaking on the International Cricket Council (ICC) Review, Karthik explained that Azam has all the credentials to dominate world cricket in the coming years and become one of the top ranked cricketers in the world. The Pakistan skipper is currently top of the ODI and T20I rankings. Also read | 'Should just pack his bat into his bag': Vaughan's interesting advice to Kohli "It is a very strong ‘Fab Four’ that we are talking about, and they have obviously been there for much longer, but there is no doubt that Babar has all the credentials and he is going to make it a 'Fab Five'," Karthik, who impressed with his finishing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022, said. "There is no doubt he is there or thereabouts... he is a very special player," Karthik added.

Dinesh Karthik backs Pakistan cricketer to become top name in all three formats

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It has not been a season to remember for Virat Kohli as the former Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper was unable to score big in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 and their campaign came to an end on Friday as they were beaten by Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2. Kohli was once again not able to play a big knock as he was dismissed in the second over of the encounter. After the game, the star batsman took to social media to post an emotional message for his franchise. Kohli thanked the “12th Man Army” and also the team management for their continued support this season.

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"Sometimes you win, and sometimes you don't, but the 12th Man Army, you have been fantastic, always backing us throughout our campaign. You make cricket special. The learning never stops. A big thanks to the management, support staff and all the people who are part of this amazing franchise. See you next season," Kohli wrote in the caption along a picture collage.

It was the first time that Kohli scored three golden ducks in the same IPL season and with just two half centuries, he could manage to score just 341 runs in 16 encounters. Although his side were quite close to reaching the final, a lot of questions were raised on his form and impact on the side.

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Kohli will be back in action for India in the one-off Test against England in Birmingham as he has been rested for the upcoming T20I home series against South Africa.

It has not been a season to remember for Virat Kohli as the former Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper was unable to score big in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 and their campaign came to an end on Friday as they were beaten by Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2.

It has not been a season to remember for Virat Kohli as the former Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper was unable to score big in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 and their campaign came to an end on Friday as they were beaten by Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2. Kohli was once again not able to play a big knock as he was dismissed in the second over of the encounter. After the game, the star batsman took to social media to post an emotional message for his franchise. Kohli thanked the “12th Man Army” and also the team management for their continued support this season. Also read | 'Should just pack his bat into his bag': Vaughan's interesting advice to Kohli "Sometimes you win, and sometimes you don't, but the 12th Man Army, you have been fantastic, always backing us throughout our campaign. You make cricket special. The learning never stops. A big thanks to the management, support staff and all the people who are part of this amazing franchise. See you next season," Kohli wrote in the caption along a picture collage. It was the first time that Kohli scored three golden ducks in the same IPL season and with just two half centuries, he could manage to score just 341 runs in 16 encounters. Although his side were quite close to reaching the final, a lot of questions were raised on his form and impact on the side. Sometimes you win, and sometimes you don't, but the 12th Man Army, you have been fantastic, always backing us throughout our campaign. You make cricket special. The learning never stops. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/mRx4rslWFK — Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) May 28, 2022 × Kohli will be back in action for India in the one-off Test against England in Birmingham as he has been rested for the upcoming T20I home series against South Africa.

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The Indian men's hockey team scored two fantastic field goals to beat Japan 2-1 in its first Super 4 league match and avenge its loss in the pool stage of the Asia Cup here on Saturday.

The defending champions, who lost 2-5 against Japan in the pool stage, scored two eye-catching field goals through Manjeet (8th minute) and Pawan Rajbhar (35th) to register a narrow win.

Japan's lone goal came from a penalty corner through Takuma Niwa in the 18th minute.

Japan threatened India initially and secured a penalty corner as early as in the opening minute but the Indians thwarted the danger.

The Indians grew in confidence and got their footing as the match progressed.

It was a moment of brilliance from Manjeet that handed India the lead. He made a brilliant solo run down the left flank after receiving a pass from Pawan Rajbhar and used 3D skills to perfection to beat Takashi Yoshikawa under the Japanese bar.

Maninder Singh earned India a penalty corner in the 13th minute but Nilam Sanjeep Xess' effort was saved by the Japanese defence.

As was the case in the first quarter, the Japanese started the second 15 minutes on a promising note and secured a penalty corner in the 18th minute from which Takuma Niwas scored from a rebound after Ken Nagayoshi's initial flick was saved by Indian goalkeeper Karkera.

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Pepped up by the goal, Japan continued to put pressure on the Indian defence and earned two more penalty corners, which the Indian defence kept at bay.

Minutes later, Karthi Selvam missed a golden chance as he failed to get past Japanese goalie Yoshikawa from one-one-one situation.

Rajbhar restored India's lead five minutes into the second half, slotting home from close range after being set up by Uttam Singh's brilliant stick work.

Five minutes later, India conceded another penalty corner but the Japanese failed to capitalise on the chance.

Trailing by a goal, the Japanese mounted relentless pressure on the Indian citadel but the Birendra Lakra-led backline stood firm to keep their lead intact.

Just three minutes from the final hooter, Japan secured a penalty corner but the Indians defended in numbers to register the win.

India will play Malaysia in their next Super 4 stage match on Sunday.

Meanwhile, in the other Super 4 match of the day, South Korea and Malaysia played out a 2-2 draw. 
In the Super 4s, India, Japan, South Korea and Malaysia will play each other once with the top two teams progressing to the final.

The Indian men's hockey team scored two fantastic field goals to beat Japan 2-1 in its first Super 4 league match and avenge its loss in the pool stage of the Asia Cup here on Saturday.

The Indian men's hockey team scored two fantastic field goals to beat Japan 2-1 in its first Super 4 league match and avenge its loss in the pool stage of the Asia Cup here on Saturday. The defending champions, who lost 2-5 against Japan in the pool stage, scored two eye-catching field goals through Manjeet (8th minute) and Pawan Rajbhar (35th) to register a narrow win. Japan's lone goal came from a penalty corner through Takuma Niwa in the 18th minute. Japan threatened India initially and secured a penalty corner as early as in the opening minute but the Indians thwarted the danger. The Indians grew in confidence and got their footing as the match progressed. It was a moment of brilliance from Manjeet that handed India the lead. He made a brilliant solo run down the left flank after receiving a pass from Pawan Rajbhar and used 3D skills to perfection to beat Takashi Yoshikawa under the Japanese bar. Maninder Singh earned India a penalty corner in the 13th minute but Nilam Sanjeep Xess' effort was saved by the Japanese defence. As was the case in the first quarter, the Japanese started the second 15 minutes on a promising note and secured a penalty corner in the 18th minute from which Takuma Niwas scored from a rebound after Ken Nagayoshi's initial flick was saved by Indian goalkeeper Karkera. Also read | 'Should just pack his bat into his bag': Vaughan's interesting advice to Kohli Pepped up by the goal, Japan continued to put pressure on the Indian defence and earned two more penalty corners, which the Indian defence kept at bay. Minutes later, Karthi Selvam missed a golden chance as he failed to get past Japanese goalie Yoshikawa from one-one-one situation. Rajbhar restored India's lead five minutes into the second half, slotting home from close range after being set up by Uttam Singh's brilliant stick work. Five minutes later, India conceded another penalty corner but the Japanese failed to capitalise on the chance. Trailing by a goal, the Japanese mounted relentless pressure on the Indian citadel but the Birendra Lakra-led backline stood firm to keep their lead intact. Just three minutes from the final hooter, Japan secured a penalty corner but the Indians defended in numbers to register the win. India will play Malaysia in their next Super 4 stage match on Sunday. Meanwhile, in the other Super 4 match of the day, South Korea and Malaysia played out a 2-2 draw. In the Super 4s, India, Japan, South Korea and Malaysia will play each other once with the top two teams progressing to the final.

Asia Cup hockey: India beat Japan 2-1 in first Super 4 league match, avenge pool loss

Second seed Daniil Medvedev cruised past Miomir Kecmanovic of Serbia with a comfortable 6-2 6-4 6-2 victory in less than two hours on Saturday to advance to the French Open fourth round.

The U.S. Open champion, who reached the quarterfinals at Roland Garros last year after four consecutive first-round exits, played near flawless service games throughout to give his opponent, ranked 31st in the world, no real chance.

"It was magnificent today. I did not have my serve broken," Medvedev, runner-up at the Australian Open this season, said in an on-court interview. "On this surface it is quite unusual. Hopefully there are more such matches for me next week.

"Like in my French, I try to do better in my tennis all the time. The better I learn French the better my tennis will become."

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Medvedev found little resistance on his least favourite surface from the Serb 28th seed and broke him twice in the opening set before another early break made sure of a 2-0 set lead for the Russian.

He had arrived at the French Open with only one match on clay under his belt after undergoing a procedure to treat a hernia in April but it did not show against Kecmanovic, who tried to battle back only to be broken again at 2-2 following a lengthy rally and a slice backhand that went long.

Medvedev finished the game on his first match point, firing a forehand cross-court past Kecmanovic. He next plays the winner of the match between Frenchman Gilles Simon and Croatia`s Marin Cilic.

Second seed Daniil Medvedev cruised past Miomir Kecmanovic of Serbia with a comfortable 6-2 6-4 6-2 victory in less than two hours on Saturday to advance to the French Open fourth round.

Second seed Daniil Medvedev cruised past Miomir Kecmanovic of Serbia with a comfortable 6-2 6-4 6-2 victory in less than two hours on Saturday to advance to the French Open fourth round. The U.S. Open champion, who reached the quarterfinals at Roland Garros last year after four consecutive first-round exits, played near flawless service games throughout to give his opponent, ranked 31st in the world, no real chance. "It was magnificent today. I did not have my serve broken," Medvedev, runner-up at the Australian Open this season, said in an on-court interview. "On this surface it is quite unusual. Hopefully there are more such matches for me next week. "Like in my French, I try to do better in my tennis all the time. The better I learn French the better my tennis will become." Also read | Can Liverpool win UCL 2021-22? A look at Jurgen Klopp's record in cup finals Medvedev found little resistance on his least favourite surface from the Serb 28th seed and broke him twice in the opening set before another early break made sure of a 2-0 set lead for the Russian. He had arrived at the French Open with only one match on clay under his belt after undergoing a procedure to treat a hernia in April but it did not show against Kecmanovic, who tried to battle back only to be broken again at 2-2 following a lengthy rally and a slice backhand that went long. Medvedev finished the game on his first match point, firing a forehand cross-court past Kecmanovic. He next plays the winner of the match between Frenchman Gilles Simon and Croatia`s Marin Cilic.

French Open: Second seed Medvedev trounces Kecmanovic in straight sets for fourth round spot

Former England cricket team skipper Michael Vaughan believes that Virat Kohli needs to take a bit of break from cricket in order to regain his lost form.&nbsp;Kohli scored just 321 runs for Royal Challengers Bangalore in this year’s Indian Premier League&nbsp;at&nbsp;a disappointing average of 22.73 with two half centuries and three golden ducks.

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“He is a legendary player who is going through a phase that is not too easy. Two or three years ago you just turned on the telly or arrived at the ground and knew that Virat was going to score a hundred. He just went through one of those periods where every time he batted, he seemed to get a hundred. It's a career, isn't it? You don't go through your whole career where everything is so easy.”

“He just needs a breather. Go and get some time with your family, get on the plane to England and then start to hit some balls again," Vaughan said during his interaction with Cricbuzz.

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Vaughan also said that he believes that this is just a lean patch for Kohli, and he needs to take a bit of rest in order to sort out his mental block before picking up the bat once again.

"It is just that little bit harder at the minute and he has got to work so hard to get back into form. But I think at the minute, he should just pack his bat into his bag and go and a sit-down with the family. I don't know where he can go without getting hassled and pestered, doing commercials. Just get away from all that, have a few weeks of chilling and he will be fresh when he picks the bat up,” he added.

Former England cricket team skipper Michael Vaughan believes that Virat Kohli needs to take a bit of break from cricket in order to regain his lost form. Kohli scored just 321 runs for Royal Challengers Bangalore in this year’s Indian Premier League at a disappointing average of 22.

Former England cricket team skipper Michael Vaughan believes that Virat Kohli needs to take a bit of break from cricket in order to regain his lost form. Kohli scored just 321 runs for Royal Challengers Bangalore in this year’s Indian Premier League at a disappointing average of 22.73 with two half centuries and three golden ducks. Also read | Misbah-ul-Haq reveals why he played scoop shot during 2007 T20 World Cup loss against India “He is a legendary player who is going through a phase that is not too easy. Two or three years ago you just turned on the telly or arrived at the ground and knew that Virat was going to score a hundred. He just went through one of those periods where every time he batted, he seemed to get a hundred. It's a career, isn't it? You don't go through your whole career where everything is so easy.” “He just needs a breather. Go and get some time with your family, get on the plane to England and then start to hit some balls again," Vaughan said during his interaction with Cricbuzz. Also read | Sangakkara opens up on Samson's rise as a leader for RR in IPL 2022 Vaughan also said that he believes that this is just a lean patch for Kohli, and he needs to take a bit of rest in order to sort out his mental block before picking up the bat once again. "It is just that little bit harder at the minute and he has got to work so hard to get back into form. But I think at the minute, he should just pack his bat into his bag and go and a sit-down with the family. I don't know where he can go without getting hassled and pestered, doing commercials. Just get away from all that, have a few weeks of chilling and he will be fresh when he picks the bat up,” he added.

'He should just pack his bat into his bag': Michael Vaughan has an interesting advice for Virat Kohli

Chelsea said on Saturday that a final agreement had been struck to sell the Premier League club to a consortium led by Los Angeles Dodgers part-owner Todd Boehly and backed by Clearlake Capital. 
The takeover is expected to be completed on Monday.

The consortium, which won the bid to acquire the London side earlier this month, received approval from the Premier League and the British government this week for the sale to go ahead.

"Chelsea Football Club can confirm that a final and definitive agreement was entered into last night to sell the Club to the Todd Boehly/Clearlake Capital consortium," the club said in a statement.

"It is expected that the transaction will be completed on Monday. The club will update further at that time."

Russian owner Roman Abramovich put the club up for sale in early March following Russia`s invasion of Ukraine, which Moscow calls a "special military operation".

The sale also needed the green light from the Portugal government after Abramovich became a citizen of the country last year and is under European Union sanctions.

Chelsea had been operating under a special license issued by the British government since Abramovich`s assets were frozen in March, and it was set to expire on May 31.

The club previously confirmed Abramovich would donate all proceeds from the sale, which would be placed in a frozen bank account, to charitable causes.

"I am proud that as a result of our joint successes, millions of people will now benefit from the new charitable foundation which is being established," Abramovich said in a statement published on Chelsea`s website.

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Abramovich bought the club in 2003 and helped Chelsea become a dominant force in English football, leading them to five Premier League titles, five FA Cups and two Champions League trophies during his reign.

"My goal has been to ensure that the next owner has a mindset that will enable success," Abramovich added. "I am pleased this search has now come to a successful conclusion.

"As I hand over Chelsea to its new custodians, I would like to wish them the best of success, both on and off the pitch.

"It has been an honour of a lifetime to be a part of this club. I would like to thank all the club`s past and current players, staff, and of course fans for these incredible years."

The completion of the sale will allow Chelsea to renew transfer activity as well as permit players to sign new contracts, which was prohibited as part of the sanctions imposed.

Chelsea said on Saturday that a final agreement had been struck to sell the Premier League club to a consortium led by Los Angeles Dodgers part-owner Todd Boehly and backed by Clearlake Capital.

Chelsea said on Saturday that a final agreement had been struck to sell the Premier League club to a consortium led by Los Angeles Dodgers part-owner Todd Boehly and backed by Clearlake Capital. The takeover is expected to be completed on Monday. The consortium, which won the bid to acquire the London side earlier this month, received approval from the Premier League and the British government this week for the sale to go ahead. "Chelsea Football Club can confirm that a final and definitive agreement was entered into last night to sell the Club to the Todd Boehly/Clearlake Capital consortium," the club said in a statement. "It is expected that the transaction will be completed on Monday. The club will update further at that time." Russian owner Roman Abramovich put the club up for sale in early March following Russia`s invasion of Ukraine, which Moscow calls a "special military operation". The sale also needed the green light from the Portugal government after Abramovich became a citizen of the country last year and is under European Union sanctions. Chelsea had been operating under a special license issued by the British government since Abramovich`s assets were frozen in March, and it was set to expire on May 31. The club previously confirmed Abramovich would donate all proceeds from the sale, which would be placed in a frozen bank account, to charitable causes. "I am proud that as a result of our joint successes, millions of people will now benefit from the new charitable foundation which is being established," Abramovich said in a statement published on Chelsea`s website. Also read | Carlo Ancelotti hoping Real Madrid's best will be enough to beat Liverpool Abramovich bought the club in 2003 and helped Chelsea become a dominant force in English football, leading them to five Premier League titles, five FA Cups and two Champions League trophies during his reign. "My goal has been to ensure that the next owner has a mindset that will enable success," Abramovich added. "I am pleased this search has now come to a successful conclusion. "As I hand over Chelsea to its new custodians, I would like to wish them the best of success, both on and off the pitch. "It has been an honour of a lifetime to be a part of this club. I would like to thank all the club`s past and current players, staff, and of course fans for these incredible years." The completion of the sale will allow Chelsea to renew transfer activity as well as permit players to sign new contracts, which was prohibited as part of the sanctions imposed.

Chelsea reach final agreement for sale of club to Boehly-led consortium

The first ever T20 World Cup in 2007 ended with one of the most closely fought encounters between India and Pakistan in the final. The game went down to the wire and with just six runs to win, Pakistan skipper Misbah-ul-Haq went for a scoop shot over fine leg off the bowling of Joginder Sharma. However, he ended up mistiming it completely and Sreesanth took an easy catch in the deep to clinch a historic title for MS Dhoni and his side. Misbah has been criticised a lot for his shot selection and the former skipper called his shot selection in the summit clash “overconfident”.

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In a conversation with fellow Pakistan cricketers Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Yousuf, the former skipper recalled the shot that ended his team’s dreams on winning the 2007 T20 World Cup title.

"In 2007, I always say that throughout every game, I scored so many fours playing that shot. Even with the fine leg in place, I was taking singles while playing that shot against Australia. Against spinners, I used to beat fine leg with that shot," he said while describing the historic moment.

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"So, you can say I got overconfident. I mistimed the shot on which I had the most confidence."

Chasing a total of 158, Pakistan fell short by just five runs with Misbah scoring 43 off 38 deliveries with the help of four sixes. Earlier, Gautam Gambhir scored 75 while Rohit Sharma scored 30 off 18 balls to take India to a respectable total.

The first ever T20 World Cup in 2007 ended with one of the most closely fought encounters between India and Pakistan in the final. The game went down to the wire and with just six runs to win, Pakistan skipper Misbah-ul-Haq went for a scoop shot over fine leg off the bowling of Joginder Sharma.

The first ever T20 World Cup in 2007 ended with one of the most closely fought encounters between India and Pakistan in the final. The game went down to the wire and with just six runs to win, Pakistan skipper Misbah-ul-Haq went for a scoop shot over fine leg off the bowling of Joginder Sharma. However, he ended up mistiming it completely and Sreesanth took an easy catch in the deep to clinch a historic title for MS Dhoni and his side. Misbah has been criticised a lot for his shot selection and the former skipper called his shot selection in the summit clash “overconfident”. Also read | Sangakkara opens up on Samson's rise as a leader for RR in IPL 2022 In a conversation with fellow Pakistan cricketers Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Yousuf, the former skipper recalled the shot that ended his team’s dreams on winning the 2007 T20 World Cup title. "In 2007, I always say that throughout every game, I scored so many fours playing that shot. Even with the fine leg in place, I was taking singles while playing that shot against Australia. Against spinners, I used to beat fine leg with that shot," he said while describing the historic moment. Also read | Jos Buttler pays tribute to Shane Warne as RR reach IPL 2022 final "So, you can say I got overconfident. I mistimed the shot on which I had the most confidence." Chasing a total of 158, Pakistan fell short by just five runs with Misbah scoring 43 off 38 deliveries with the help of four sixes. Earlier, Gautam Gambhir scored 75 while Rohit Sharma scored 30 off 18 balls to take India to a respectable total.

Misbah-ul-Haq reveals why he played scoop shot during 2007 T20 World Cup loss against India

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti hopes his team can be at their peak to give them a chance of winning Saturday`s Champions League final against Liverpool at the Stade de France but is pragmatic enough to know that may still not be good enough.

Liverpool are unbeaten since March, have lost just three games this season and have already claimed two domestic cups, although they just missed out on the Premier League title, while Real romped to the LaLiga crown with a month to spare.

"I think we are in a great moment and will do our best to win on Saturday but sometimes your best isn`t enough to succeed," Ancelotti told a news conference on Friday.

"Soccer is about intangibles that sometimes you can`t control. We deserved to get to the final but to win it it`s not about what you did before, it`s about what happens on the pitch during the big game.

"We have to plan a game where we can show our qualities. The collective commitment, the individual quality and the impact that the substitutes make in important moments. The game will be won by the team who manage to fit the game to their strengths."

Ancelotti said that in his four previous Champions League finals as a manager - becoming the first coach to win the European Cup three times with two different clubs - the one he could not forget was AC Milan`s 2005 loss to Liverpool.

The Reds had seemed out of contention but came from three goals down at halftime to level before winning a shootout.

"That team was probably the best I`ve coached in a final," Ancelotti said ahead of a game in which he will make history by being the first to manage in five Champions League finals.

The Italian is also on the verge of leapfrogging Bob Paisley and Zinedine Zidane to become the first manager to win the European Cup four times.

"Unfortunately, in football there is that unpredictability that you cannot control. It`s difficult to explain," he added.

"Just like it`s hard to explain how we scored twice in one minute from the 90th minute against (Manchester) City (to win 3-1 in the second leg of this year`s semi-final).

"These things happen and you have to accept it. You don`t have to think about it too much either. Football always offers a chance for redemption and that happened two years later (when Ancelotti`s Milan side won the 2007 final against Liverpool)."

Saturday`s game gives Liverpool a chance of revenge for their defeat by Real in the 2018 final and Ancelotti does not think Real will have a fitness advantage despite having time to rest key players after wrapping up the LaLiga title early.

He recalled that his 2014 Real team arrived at the final with several injured players and still managed to beat local rivals Atletico Madrid.

"Liverpool will try to impose an intense game, with a lot of verticality (quick transitions) ... We have to be ready to respond at the highest level," said Ancelotti.

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti hopes his team can be at their peak to give them a chance of winning Saturday`s Champions League final against Liverpool at the Stade de France but is pragmatic enough to know that may still not be good enough.

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti hopes his team can be at their peak to give them a chance of winning Saturday`s Champions League final against Liverpool at the Stade de France but is pragmatic enough to know that may still not be good enough. Liverpool are unbeaten since March, have lost just three games this season and have already claimed two domestic cups, although they just missed out on the Premier League title, while Real romped to the LaLiga crown with a month to spare. "I think we are in a great moment and will do our best to win on Saturday but sometimes your best isn`t enough to succeed," Ancelotti told a news conference on Friday. "Soccer is about intangibles that sometimes you can`t control. We deserved to get to the final but to win it it`s not about what you did before, it`s about what happens on the pitch during the big game. "We have to plan a game where we can show our qualities. The collective commitment, the individual quality and the impact that the substitutes make in important moments. The game will be won by the team who manage to fit the game to their strengths." Ancelotti said that in his four previous Champions League finals as a manager - becoming the first coach to win the European Cup three times with two different clubs - the one he could not forget was AC Milan`s 2005 loss to Liverpool. The Reds had seemed out of contention but came from three goals down at halftime to level before winning a shootout. "That team was probably the best I`ve coached in a final," Ancelotti said ahead of a game in which he will make history by being the first to manage in five Champions League finals. The Italian is also on the verge of leapfrogging Bob Paisley and Zinedine Zidane to become the first manager to win the European Cup four times. "Unfortunately, in football there is that unpredictability that you cannot control. It`s difficult to explain," he added. "Just like it`s hard to explain how we scored twice in one minute from the 90th minute against (Manchester) City (to win 3-1 in the second leg of this year`s semi-final). "These things happen and you have to accept it. You don`t have to think about it too much either. Football always offers a chance for redemption and that happened two years later (when Ancelotti`s Milan side won the 2007 final against Liverpool)." Saturday`s game gives Liverpool a chance of revenge for their defeat by Real in the 2018 final and Ancelotti does not think Real will have a fitness advantage despite having time to rest key players after wrapping up the LaLiga title early. He recalled that his 2014 Real team arrived at the final with several injured players and still managed to beat local rivals Atletico Madrid. "Liverpool will try to impose an intense game, with a lot of verticality (quick transitions) ... We have to be ready to respond at the highest level," said Ancelotti.

Carlo Ancelotti hoping Real Madrid's best will be enough to beat Liverpool

It will be a clash of titans as Supernovas take on Velocity in the Women’s IPL 2022 final on Saturday. The journey to the final was filled with twists and turns for both sides as the finalists were ultimately decided on net run rate. The Supernovas won their first game against the Trailblazers quite easily but were beaten by Velocity. On the other hand, Velocity went down fighting against Trailblazers in the final game but were still able to book their spot in the final. While Velocity are chasing their maiden title, this is a chance for Harmanpreet Kaur’s Supernovas to clinch a record third trophy.

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Prediction for Supernovas vs Velocity, Women’s IPL 2022 Final clash

The tournament has been about extremely fine margins till now and although both sides are almost equal in all aspects, Velocity hold a slight advantage considering their all-round dominance with both bat and ball.

Head-to-Head

The sides have faced each other four times with Supernovas winning on three occasions. The last encounter between the two sides was in the 2021 final where Radha Yadav clinched the victory for Harmanpreet Kaur’s side in a brilliant finish which was decided in the final over of the match.

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Predicted XIs:

Supernovas: Deandra Dottin, Priya Punia, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Taniya Bhatia (wk), Sune Luus, Pooja Vastrakar, Sophie Ecclestone, Alana King, Meghna Singh, Mansi Joshi

Velocity: Shafali Verma, Laura Wolvaardt, Yastika Bhatia (wk), KP Navgire, Natthakan Chantham, Deepti Sharma (c), Sneh Rana, Kate Cross, Ayabonga Khaka, Radha Yadav, Maya Sonawane

It will be a clash of titans as Supernovas take on Velocity in the Women’s IPL 2022 final on Saturday. The journey to the final was filled with twists and turns for both sides as the finalists were ultimately decided on net run rate.

It will be a clash of titans as Supernovas take on Velocity in the Women’s IPL 2022 final on Saturday. The journey to the final was filled with twists and turns for both sides as the finalists were ultimately decided on net run rate. The Supernovas won their first game against the Trailblazers quite easily but were beaten by Velocity. On the other hand, Velocity went down fighting against Trailblazers in the final game but were still able to book their spot in the final. While Velocity are chasing their maiden title, this is a chance for Harmanpreet Kaur’s Supernovas to clinch a record third trophy. Also read | Ex-RCB star questions franchise's decision to retain Glenn Maxwell Prediction for Supernovas vs Velocity, Women’s IPL 2022 Final clash The tournament has been about extremely fine margins till now and although both sides are almost equal in all aspects, Velocity hold a slight advantage considering their all-round dominance with both bat and ball. Head-to-Head The sides have faced each other four times with Supernovas winning on three occasions. The last encounter between the two sides was in the 2021 final where Radha Yadav clinched the victory for Harmanpreet Kaur’s side in a brilliant finish which was decided in the final over of the match. Also read | Liverpool vs Real Madrid: When and where to watch UCL final in India? Predicted XIs: Supernovas: Deandra Dottin, Priya Punia, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Taniya Bhatia (wk), Sune Luus, Pooja Vastrakar, Sophie Ecclestone, Alana King, Meghna Singh, Mansi Joshi Velocity: Shafali Verma, Laura Wolvaardt, Yastika Bhatia (wk), KP Navgire, Natthakan Chantham, Deepti Sharma (c), Sneh Rana, Kate Cross, Ayabonga Khaka, Radha Yadav, Maya Sonawane

Supernovas vs Velocity prediction today: Who will win Women’s IPL Final?

Abuse of power is not uncommon among bureaucrats around the world and the&nbsp;authorities in Delhi, India had to&nbsp;step in after media reports of one such case came into light. According to a&nbsp;media outlet, an official used to shut down a stadium early every day so that he can walk his dog. The Indian Express reported that the Thyagraj Stadium, which was built during the 2010 Commonwealth Games, used to be closed by 7pm so that the official could walk his dog. In light of the report, the state government, led by chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, instructed all sports facilities around the state to stay open till 10 pm.

The decision was taken after the chief secretary submitted a report regarding the entire incident to the chief minister, according to the report.

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"It has come to my notice that sportspersons are facing problems because of the heat and the stadiums get closed by 6 or 7 pm. We are issuing instructions that all sports facilities should remain open till 10 pm so that sportspersons can use them," Kejriwal said.

The Indian Express report&nbsp;featured quotes from a number of athletes who faced issues due to the occurrence.

"We used to train till 8-8.30 pm under lights earlier," the newspaper quoted one unnamed coach as saying, along with a picture of official Sanjeev Khirwar, a woman and a dog on the running track.

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"But now we are asked to leave the ground by 7:00 pm so that the officer can walk his dog on the ground. Our training and practice routine has been disrupted. “

The central government decided to transfer Sanjay Khirwar, a 1994-batch IAS officer, to Ladakh and his wife - Rinku Dugga, who is also an IAS officer, to Arunachal Pradesh following the accusations.

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Abuse of power is not uncommon among bureaucrats around the world and the authorities in Delhi, India had to step in after media reports of one such case came into light.

Abuse of power is not uncommon among bureaucrats around the world and the authorities in Delhi, India had to step in after media reports of one such case came into light. According to a media outlet, an official used to shut down a stadium early every day so that he can walk his dog. The Indian Express reported that the Thyagraj Stadium, which was built during the 2010 Commonwealth Games, used to be closed by 7pm so that the official could walk his dog. In light of the report, the state government, led by chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, instructed all sports facilities around the state to stay open till 10 pm. The decision was taken after the chief secretary submitted a report regarding the entire incident to the chief minister, according to the report. Also read | UK Finance Minister Rishi Sunak unveils $18 billion cost-of-living bailout "It has come to my notice that sportspersons are facing problems because of the heat and the stadiums get closed by 6 or 7 pm. We are issuing instructions that all sports facilities should remain open till 10 pm so that sportspersons can use them," Kejriwal said. The Indian Express report featured quotes from a number of athletes who faced issues due to the occurrence. "We used to train till 8-8.30 pm under lights earlier," the newspaper quoted one unnamed coach as saying, along with a picture of official Sanjeev Khirwar, a woman and a dog on the running track. Also read | Sales of bulletproof backpacks increase in aftermath of Texas school shooting "But now we are asked to leave the ground by 7:00 pm so that the officer can walk his dog on the ground. Our training and practice routine has been disrupted. “ The central government decided to transfer Sanjay Khirwar, a 1994-batch IAS officer, to Ladakh and his wife - Rinku Dugga, who is also an IAS officer, to Arunachal Pradesh following the accusations. WATCH WION LIVE HERE -

Indian bureaucrat transferred after closing entire stadium for walking his dog

United Kingdom prime minister Boris Johnson believes that Ukraine should receive more long-range multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) in order to combat the Russian forces. The Russian invasion of Ukraine is already in its third month and Johnson said that the new ammunition can be key for Kyiv to defend the Donbas region. In an interview with Bloomberg, Johnson said that the MLRS system are important “to defend themselves against this very brutal Russian artillery, and that’s where the world needs to go”. However, the British PM did not commit to sending the M270 rocket system despite repeated requests from Ukraine in front of the NATO countries in the last few weeks.

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The stance from NATO nations have not been in favour of sending long-range rockets to Ukraine till now but this can mean that the approach can be changing. Earlier, the United States also rejected Ukraine’s request but a CNN report suggested that they can also be changing their tone very soon.

In the interview, Johnson said that Russia is “continuing to chew through ground” in the Donbas region, making “slow, but I’m afraid palpable, progress”. Ukrainian officials on Friday said that the Russian forces have taken control of the city of Lyman in the country's eastern Donetsk region.

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Earlier, Kira Rudik, a Ukrainian MP, asked the UK to help them with powerful weapons.

&nbsp;“There’s this discussion of getting us more MLRS systems. I know that the British government is right now deciding on if they can get to us from the United Kingdom and that will be fantastic. That is something that we exactly need right now,” she said according to a report on The Guardian.

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United Kingdom prime minister Boris Johnson believes that Ukraine should receive more long-range multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) in order to combat the Russian forces.

United Kingdom prime minister Boris Johnson believes that Ukraine should receive more long-range multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) in order to combat the Russian forces. The Russian invasion of Ukraine is already in its third month and Johnson said that the new ammunition can be key for Kyiv to defend the Donbas region. In an interview with Bloomberg, Johnson said that the MLRS system are important “to defend themselves against this very brutal Russian artillery, and that’s where the world needs to go”. However, the British PM did not commit to sending the M270 rocket system despite repeated requests from Ukraine in front of the NATO countries in the last few weeks. Also read | Ukrainian officials say Russia-backed forces captured strategic town Lyman The stance from NATO nations have not been in favour of sending long-range rockets to Ukraine till now but this can mean that the approach can be changing. Earlier, the United States also rejected Ukraine’s request but a CNN report suggested that they can also be changing their tone very soon. In the interview, Johnson said that Russia is “continuing to chew through ground” in the Donbas region, making “slow, but I’m afraid palpable, progress”. Ukrainian officials on Friday said that the Russian forces have taken control of the city of Lyman in the country's eastern Donetsk region. Also read | G7 pledges to phaseout coal for electricity generation, but no date fixed Earlier, Kira Rudik, a Ukrainian MP, asked the UK to help them with powerful weapons. “There’s this discussion of getting us more MLRS systems. I know that the British government is right now deciding on if they can get to us from the United Kingdom and that will be fantastic. That is something that we exactly need right now,” she said according to a report on The Guardian. WATCH WION LIVE HERE -

Boris Johnson calls for Ukraine to be sent more long-range rocket systems to fight Russia

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