<p>Ukrainian athlete at the Winter Olympics 2022, which is underway in China, has raised his voice against the escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Amid calls for diplomatic talks, the situation appears to have deteriorated after the United States President Joe Biden used the word "world war".&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Thursday (February 10), Biden urged Americans to immediately leave Ukraine as the US-Russia tensions are at their highest since the Cold War.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In a pre-recorded interview with NBC News, Biden said, "American citizens should leave now. We're dealing with one of the largest armies in the world. It's a very different situation and things could go crazy quickly."&nbsp;</p>

<p>He said that under no circumstances would he send US troops to Ukraine, even to rescue Americans in case of a Russian invasion. "That's a world war. When Americans and Russians start shooting one another, we're in a very different world," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Although Russia has denied it, but the Western countries are fearing that President Vladimir Putin is planning to invade Ukraine with amassing over 130,000 Russian soldiers are grouped in dozens of combat brigades near the border with Ukraine.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, the 'no war in Ukraine' call has been raised at the Beijing Olympics after as an Ukrainian competitor Vladyslav Heraskevych used a skeleton race to protest.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 23-year-old athlete showed a sign that read "No war in Ukraine" written in yellow and gold to the television cameras before taking part in the third heat.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Heraskevych told reporters at the Yanqing National Sliding Centre, "Like any normal person, I don't want war, I want peace in my country. That's my position, I fight for peace. At home in Ukraine, things are really nervous now.</p>

<p>He added, "There is a lot of news about guns, weapons and armies surrounding Ukraine. It's not okay. Not in the 21st century. Before it all starts, I wanted to show my position to the world."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Although, Heraskevych could&nbsp;face repercussions and be sanctioned by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) under its rule 50 which forbids athletes from making political protests at the Games.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While commenting on the same, he said, "I think the Olympics also fights for peace, for united countries not for wars, so I hope they (IOC) will be with me in this. Nobody wants war," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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Ukrainian athlete at the Winter Olympics 2022, which is underway in China, has raised his voice against the escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine. Amid calls for diplomatic talks, the situation appears to have deteriorated after the United States President Joe Biden used the word "world war".

Ukrainian athlete at the Winter Olympics 2022, which is underway in China, has raised his voice against the escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine. Amid calls for diplomatic talks, the situation appears to have deteriorated after the United States President Joe Biden used the word "world war". On Thursday (February 10), Biden urged Americans to immediately leave Ukraine as the US-Russia tensions are at their highest since the Cold War. ALSO READ | Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics: Russia raises 'serious questions' over Kamila Valieva doping scandal In a pre-recorded interview with NBC News, Biden said, "American citizens should leave now. We're dealing with one of the largest armies in the world. It's a very different situation and things could go crazy quickly." He said that under no circumstances would he send US troops to Ukraine, even to rescue Americans in case of a Russian invasion. "That's a world war. When Americans and Russians start shooting one another, we're in a very different world," he said. Although Russia has denied it, but the Western countries are fearing that President Vladimir Putin is planning to invade Ukraine with amassing over 130,000 Russian soldiers are grouped in dozens of combat brigades near the border with Ukraine. IN PICS | From Russia doping row to 'inedible' food: Controversies galore at Beijing Winter Olympics 2022 Meanwhile, the 'no war in Ukraine' call has been raised at the Beijing Olympics after as an Ukrainian competitor Vladyslav Heraskevych used a skeleton race to protest. The 23-year-old athlete showed a sign that read "No war in Ukraine" written in yellow and gold to the television cameras before taking part in the third heat. Heraskevych told reporters at the Yanqing National Sliding Centre, "Like any normal person, I don't want war, I want peace in my country. That's my position, I fight for peace. At home in Ukraine, things are really nervous now. He added, "There is a lot of news about guns, weapons and armies surrounding Ukraine. It's not okay. Not in the 21st century. Before it all starts, I wanted to show my position to the world." Although, Heraskevych could face repercussions and be sanctioned by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) under its rule 50 which forbids athletes from making political protests at the Games. While commenting on the same, he said, "I think the Olympics also fights for peace, for united countries not for wars, so I hope they (IOC) will be with me in this. Nobody wants war," he added. ×

'No war in Ukraine' protest at Beijing Winter Olympics 2022

<p>International Olympic Committee (IOC) has taken notice of the protest by Ukrainian athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych, who raised his voice at the Winter Olympics 2022 against the escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ukrainian skeleton slider urged and protested for 'no war' at the Beijing Olympics after completing his third run in the men's skeleton event at the Yanqing National Sliding Centre on Friday night.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 23-year-old athlete showed a sign that read "No war in Ukraine" written in yellow and gold to the television cameras before taking part in the third heat.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>However, IOC has asked him not to repeat it in his final run and IOC spokesman Mark Adams said the Olympic field of play was no place for a protest.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He added, "When that case occurred the night before last we spoke to the team and athlete and explained the situation to him."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"In his final run he ran without that. He understood. We all want peace but everyone has agreed, and athletes agreed, the field of play and podium is not the place for any kind of statement," he added.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>IOC's rule 50 forbids athletes from making political protests at the Games. However, a revision prior to last year's Tokyo Summer Olympics now gives athletes more freedom to express political views while still banning such actions on the podium during medals ceremonies.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Adams said, "For us it (keeping politics out of the Games) is axiomatic. It is the fundamental core to what we do. The message was understood and not repeated."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Olympic Games' Executive Director Christophe Dubi told a news conference on Sunday (February 13) that the IOC wanted the Olympic Truce - a pledge by world leaders not to go to war around the period of the Olympic Games - to be respected.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Western countries are fearing that President Vladimir Putin is planning to invade Ukraine with amassing over 130,000 Russian soldiers are grouped in dozens of combat brigades near the border with Ukraine. But Russia denies it.&nbsp;</p>

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International Olympic Committee (IOC) has taken notice of the protest by Ukrainian athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych, who raised his voice at the Winter Olympics 2022 against the escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine.

International Olympic Committee (IOC) has taken notice of the protest by Ukrainian athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych, who raised his voice at the Winter Olympics 2022 against the escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine. Ukrainian skeleton slider urged and protested for 'no war' at the Beijing Olympics after completing his third run in the men's skeleton event at the Yanqing National Sliding Centre on Friday night. The 23-year-old athlete showed a sign that read "No war in Ukraine" written in yellow and gold to the television cameras before taking part in the third heat. ALSO READ | WADA to investigate Russian Kamila Valieva's doping scandal at Beijing Winter Olympics However, IOC has asked him not to repeat it in his final run and IOC spokesman Mark Adams said the Olympic field of play was no place for a protest. He added, "When that case occurred the night before last we spoke to the team and athlete and explained the situation to him." "In his final run he ran without that. He understood. We all want peace but everyone has agreed, and athletes agreed, the field of play and podium is not the place for any kind of statement," he added. IOC's rule 50 forbids athletes from making political protests at the Games. However, a revision prior to last year's Tokyo Summer Olympics now gives athletes more freedom to express political views while still banning such actions on the podium during medals ceremonies. Adams said, "For us it (keeping politics out of the Games) is axiomatic. It is the fundamental core to what we do. The message was understood and not repeated." The Olympic Games' Executive Director Christophe Dubi told a news conference on Sunday (February 13) that the IOC wanted the Olympic Truce - a pledge by world leaders not to go to war around the period of the Olympic Games - to be respected. The Western countries are fearing that President Vladimir Putin is planning to invade Ukraine with amassing over 130,000 Russian soldiers are grouped in dozens of combat brigades near the border with Ukraine. But Russia denies it. × (With inputs from agencies)

IOC urges give peace a chance after Ukrainian skeleton slider calls for 'no war in Ukraine'

<p>A day before the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 mega auction, reports were circulated that Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly has been admitted to the hospital for a cardiac check-up.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dismissing the reports, the Narayana Health City in Bengaluru reports of former Indian cricketer being admitted are incorrect.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a statement, Dr Nitin Manjunath, Facility Director at the Narayana Health City, said that Ganguly was at the hospital to meet Dr Devi Prasad Shetty, who is the chairman and founder of Narayana Health.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The statement read, "We would like to clarify that the news of him (Ganguly) being admitted is incorrect. Mr. Sourav Ganguly was at the hospital to meet Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty, Chairman &amp; Founder, Narayana Health on a brief, courtesy visit since he was in Bengaluru."</p>

<p>The statement further added that Ganguly will be inaugurating a modern 100-bed Intensive care unit (ICU) on Monday (February 14).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Previously, the 49-year-old Ganguly had undergone treatment for a heart condition earlier this year and he had twice been admitted to the hospital last year after complaining of chest discomfort. The former player underwent two angioplasty procedures.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>IPL 2022 auction</strong></p>

<p>For the unversed, Ganguly is in Bengaluru for the IPL 2022 auction that is scheduled to be held on February 12 and 13.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the two-day mega auction, a total of 590 cricketers are set to go under the hammer.</p>

<p>IPL informed that amongst 590 players who have registered for the auction, 228 are capped players, 355 are uncapped players and seven belong to Associate Nations.&nbsp;</p>


A day before the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 mega auction, reports were circulated that Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly has been admitted to the hospital for a cardiac check-up.

A day before the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 mega auction, reports were circulated that Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly has been admitted to the hospital for a cardiac check-up. Dismissing the reports, the Narayana Health City in Bengaluru reports of former Indian cricketer being admitted are incorrect. In a statement, Dr Nitin Manjunath, Facility Director at the Narayana Health City, said that Ganguly was at the hospital to meet Dr Devi Prasad Shetty, who is the chairman and founder of Narayana Health. ALSO READ | 'Virat needs confidence?' Rohit Sharma reacts to questions over Kohli's continued lean patch The statement read, "We would like to clarify that the news of him (Ganguly) being admitted is incorrect. Mr. Sourav Ganguly was at the hospital to meet Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty, Chairman & Founder, Narayana Health on a brief, courtesy visit since he was in Bengaluru." The statement further added that Ganguly will be inaugurating a modern 100-bed Intensive care unit (ICU) on Monday (February 14). Previously, the 49-year-old Ganguly had undergone treatment for a heart condition earlier this year and he had twice been admitted to the hospital last year after complaining of chest discomfort. The former player underwent two angioplasty procedures. ALSO READ | CSK to RCB: A look at the remaining purse of all ten teams ahead of IPL 2022 mega auction IPL 2022 auction For the unversed, Ganguly is in Bengaluru for the IPL 2022 auction that is scheduled to be held on February 12 and 13. During the two-day mega auction, a total of 590 cricketers are set to go under the hammer. IPL informed that amongst 590 players who have registered for the auction, 228 are capped players, 355 are uncapped players and seven belong to Associate Nations.

Fact Check: Was Sourav Ganguly admitted to hospital in Bengaluru ahead of IPL 2022 mega auction?

<p>Indian skipper Rohit Sharma responds to talks about Virat Kohli's 'poor performance' and apparent 'lean patch' after leading the team to a 3-0 home series win against West Indies in the One-Day Internationals (ODI).&nbsp;</p>

<p>After a dominating performance, India registered a thumping 96-run victory in the third and final ODI at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday (February 11).&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the post-match virtual press conference, Sharma praised the team, especially the work done by the middle order. He said, "In one-day cricket, numbers four, five and six are very, very important numbers. Some of the greats of Indian cricket batted at that number."</p>

<p>He added, "I think it's a very crucial number. For us, whoever bats at four, five, six, they get enough game-time and if we have the bowling option in those guys, nothing like it. Honestly, for me, it's important for them to have as much game-time as possible. We have got a lot of candidates for that number."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Rohit strongly backed the former ODI skipper Kohli, who is often regarded as his rival. During the match, Kohli&nbsp;was dismissed for a two-ball duck.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the previous two matches of the same series, Kohli scored eight and 18 runs. He completed the three-match ODI series against the West Indies with a tally of only 26 runs, which is the worst performance by him in a three-match ODI series since 2013. In 2013, he had managed only 31 runs in three matches against South Africa.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>While responding to the question on whether the team management was worried over the continued lean patch of Kohli, Sharma laughed and said: "Virat Kohli needs to be given confidence? What are you saying yaar?"&nbsp;</p>

<p>He added, "Not making a hundred is a different thing. He played in the series against South Africa, where he got two half-centuries in three games. I don't see anything wrong and team management is not worried about that."&nbsp;</p>


Indian skipper Rohit Sharma responds to talks about Virat Kohli's 'poor performance' and apparent 'lean patch' after leading the team to a 3-0 home series win against West Indies in the One-Day Internationals (ODI).

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma responds to talks about Virat Kohli's 'poor performance' and apparent 'lean patch' after leading the team to a 3-0 home series win against West Indies in the One-Day Internationals (ODI). After a dominating performance, India registered a thumping 96-run victory in the third and final ODI at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday (February 11). In the post-match virtual press conference, Sharma praised the team, especially the work done by the middle order. He said, "In one-day cricket, numbers four, five and six are very, very important numbers. Some of the greats of Indian cricket batted at that number." He added, "I think it's a very crucial number. For us, whoever bats at four, five, six, they get enough game-time and if we have the bowling option in those guys, nothing like it. Honestly, for me, it's important for them to have as much game-time as possible. We have got a lot of candidates for that number." ALSO READ | CSK to RCB: A look at the remaining purse of all ten teams ahead of IPL 2022 mega auction Rohit strongly backed the former ODI skipper Kohli, who is often regarded as his rival. During the match, Kohli was dismissed for a two-ball duck. In the previous two matches of the same series, Kohli scored eight and 18 runs. He completed the three-match ODI series against the West Indies with a tally of only 26 runs, which is the worst performance by him in a three-match ODI series since 2013. In 2013, he had managed only 31 runs in three matches against South Africa. ALSO READ | 'Last Seen: In Chahal's pocket': Dwayne Bravo's 'MISSING' post for Kieron Pollard is hilarious While responding to the question on whether the team management was worried over the continued lean patch of Kohli, Sharma laughed and said: "Virat Kohli needs to be given confidence? What are you saying yaar?" He added, "Not making a hundred is a different thing. He played in the series against South Africa, where he got two half-centuries in three games. I don't see anything wrong and team management is not worried about that."

'Virat needs confidence?' Rohit Sharma reacts to questions over Kohli's continued lean patch

<p>Preity Zinta, who is a Bollywood star and co-owner of the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Punjab Kings couldn't take part in this year's mega auction.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Day 1 of the two-day auction took place in an Indian city Bengaluru on Saturday (February 12) with some players finding new homes and some were bought for whopping prices.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the auction, Zinta kept tweeting about the PBKS team and the players they have bought. She also had a special message for the rival team Mumbai Indians and its owner Nita Ambani.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Taking to her official Twitter handle, Zinta wrote, "Good to see Mumbai Indians are Covid compliant at the IPL auction table. Must confess Nita Ambani has pretty eyes."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>On Friday, Preity took to Instagram and informed everyone that she will miss the auction as she has to take care of her twins. "This year I'm going to miss the IPL Auction as I cannot leave my little ones and travel to India," she wrote. However, Preity had discussed "all things cricket" with her team ahead of the auction.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She added, "The last couple of days have been hectic discussing the auction and all things cricket with our team. I wanted to reach out to our fans and ask them if they have any player suggestions or recommendations for our new team. I would love to know who you wanna see in the red jersey this year. Bring it on folks... I'm all ears #iplauction #throwback."&nbsp;</p>


Preity Zinta, who is a Bollywood star and co-owner of the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Punjab Kings couldn't take part in this year's mega auction. The Day 1 of the two-day auction took place in an Indian city Bengaluru on Saturday (February 12) with some players finding new homes and some were bought for whopping prices.

Preity Zinta, who is a Bollywood star and co-owner of the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Punjab Kings couldn't take part in this year's mega auction. The Day 1 of the two-day auction took place in an Indian city Bengaluru on Saturday (February 12) with some players finding new homes and some were bought for whopping prices. During the auction, Zinta kept tweeting about the PBKS team and the players they have bought. She also had a special message for the rival team Mumbai Indians and its owner Nita Ambani. Taking to her official Twitter handle, Zinta wrote, "Good to see Mumbai Indians are Covid compliant at the IPL auction table. Must confess Nita Ambani has pretty eyes." ALSO READ | IPL 2022 mega auction: Avesh Khan becomes highest-ever uncapped pick, sold for Rs 10 crore Good to see Mumbai Indians are Covid compliant at the IPL auction table👍 Must confess Nita Ambani has pretty eyes 🤩 #tataipl #iplauction ⁦@IPL⁩ #ting pic.twitter.com/Y1MLbCkSeg — Preity G Zinta (@realpreityzinta) February 12, 2022 × On Friday, Preity took to Instagram and informed everyone that she will miss the auction as she has to take care of her twins. "This year I'm going to miss the IPL Auction as I cannot leave my little ones and travel to India," she wrote. However, Preity had discussed "all things cricket" with her team ahead of the auction. She added, "The last couple of days have been hectic discussing the auction and all things cricket with our team. I wanted to reach out to our fans and ask them if they have any player suggestions or recommendations for our new team. I would love to know who you wanna see in the red jersey this year. Bring it on folks... I'm all ears #iplauction #throwback."

IPL 2022 auction: Preity Zinta has a special message for Mumbai Indians team

<p>After a bidding war, Indian all-rounder Shahrukh Khan was bought by Punjab Kings (PBKS) for Rs 9 crore in the Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction, which is underway in an Indian city Bengaluru.&nbsp;</p>

<p>To acquire the player, a bidding war took place between Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and PBKS.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The all-rounder, who shares his name with Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, grabbed attention with his explosive batting talent.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The uncapped middle-order batsman hit a last-ball six in domestic T20 competition to seal a win for his state Tamil Nadu. He has a strike rate of over 136 in 50 T20 matches.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Recently, the 26-year-old was added to the Indian team for the West Indies series.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>During the auction, Pacer Shivam Mavi was picked up by KKR for Rs 7.25 crore. Earlier, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) spent Rs 14 crore to acquire pacer Deepak Chahar.&nbsp;</p>

<p>T Natarajan was bought by SunRisers Hyderabad for Rs 4 crore. Shardul Thakur was acquired by Delhi Capitals for Rs 10.75 crore.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Shreyas Iyer was picked up by KKR for Rs 12.25 crore. India pacer Mohammed Shami was picked up by Gujarat Titans for Rs 6.25 crore.</p>


After a bidding war, Indian all-rounder Shahrukh Khan was bought by Punjab Kings (PBKS) for Rs 9 crore in the Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction, which is underway in an Indian city Bengaluru.

After a bidding war, Indian all-rounder Shahrukh Khan was bought by Punjab Kings (PBKS) for Rs 9 crore in the Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction, which is underway in an Indian city Bengaluru. To acquire the player, a bidding war took place between Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and PBKS. The all-rounder, who shares his name with Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, grabbed attention with his explosive batting talent. The uncapped middle-order batsman hit a last-ball six in domestic T20 competition to seal a win for his state Tamil Nadu. He has a strike rate of over 136 in 50 T20 matches. Recently, the 26-year-old was added to the Indian team for the West Indies series. ALSO READ | 'Sarojini Nagar market-level bargain': Wasim Jaffer's hilarious tweet goes viral after DC buy David Warner Today. Tomorrow. Forever...@shahrukh_35 will always be special ❤️#IPLAuction #SaddaPunjab #PunjabKings #TATAIPLAuction pic.twitter.com/9wHTnXTnMa — Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) February 12, 2022 × During the auction, Pacer Shivam Mavi was picked up by KKR for Rs 7.25 crore. Earlier, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) spent Rs 14 crore to acquire pacer Deepak Chahar. T Natarajan was bought by SunRisers Hyderabad for Rs 4 crore. Shardul Thakur was acquired by Delhi Capitals for Rs 10.75 crore. Shreyas Iyer was picked up by KKR for Rs 12.25 crore. India pacer Mohammed Shami was picked up by Gujarat Titans for Rs 6.25 crore.

IPL 2022 auction: Punjab Kings buy all-rounder Shahrukh Khan for Rs 9 crore after a bidding war

<p>Former Indian cricketer Wasim Jaffer used Sarojini Nagar market reference after Delhi-based Indian Premier League franchise bought Australian batter, David Warner, during the IPL 2022 mega auction on Saturday (February 12).&nbsp;Sarojini Nagar market is a very popular market in India's capital, known for cheap products.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Delhi Capitals roped in Warner for Rs 6.25 crore &nbsp;- a price tag that is like a bargain price as said by Jaffer, who is known for his humorous posts on social media.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On his official Twitter handle, Jaffer wrote: "Delhi people are known to strike a bargain, but getting David Warner for just 6.25cr is a Sarojini Nagar market level bargain &nbsp;#IPLAuction2022 #IPL2022"&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Here's is his viral post:&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Delhi people are known to strike a bargain, but getting David Warner for just 6.25cr is a Sarojini Nagar market level bargain 🤯 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IPLAuction2022?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IPLAuction2022</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IPL2022?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IPL2022</a></p>
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) <a href="https://twitter.com/WasimJaffer14/status/1492406239816400896?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p><strong>Here's Warner message:&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>Warner was released by SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) after a disappointing IPL 2021 season which also saw him stripped of the team's captaincy. But the opener bounced back brilliantly and played a crucial role in Australia's T20 World Cup glory last year.</p>

<p>The 35-year-old had a base price of Rs 2 crore. Warner also started his IPL career with Delhi Daredevils, who changed their name to Delhi Capitals in December 2018.&nbsp;</p>


Former Indian cricketer Wasim Jaffer used Sarojini Nagar market reference after Delhi-based Indian Premier League franchise bought Australian batter, David Warner, during the IPL 2022 mega auction on Saturday (February 12).

Former Indian cricketer Wasim Jaffer used Sarojini Nagar market reference after Delhi-based Indian Premier League franchise bought Australian batter, David Warner, during the IPL 2022 mega auction on Saturday (February 12). Sarojini Nagar market is a very popular market in India's capital, known for cheap products. Delhi Capitals roped in Warner for Rs 6.25 crore - a price tag that is like a bargain price as said by Jaffer, who is known for his humorous posts on social media. On his official Twitter handle, Jaffer wrote: "Delhi people are known to strike a bargain, but getting David Warner for just 6.25cr is a Sarojini Nagar market level bargain #IPLAuction2022 #IPL2022" Here's is his viral post: Delhi people are known to strike a bargain, but getting David Warner for just 6.25cr is a Sarojini Nagar market level bargain 🤯 #IPLAuction2022 #IPL2022 — Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) February 12, 2022 × Here's Warner message: View this post on Instagram A post shared by David Warner (@davidwarner31) × Warner was released by SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) after a disappointing IPL 2021 season which also saw him stripped of the team's captaincy. But the opener bounced back brilliantly and played a crucial role in Australia's T20 World Cup glory last year. The 35-year-old had a base price of Rs 2 crore. Warner also started his IPL career with Delhi Daredevils, who changed their name to Delhi Capitals in December 2018.

'Sarojini Nagar market-level bargain': Wasim Jaffer's hilarious tweet goes viral after DC buy David Warner

<p>Indian Premier League (IPL) fans went berserk after spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was bought by Rajasthan Royals during the Day 1 of the IPL 2022 mega auction on Saturday (February 12).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The purchase became fodder for memes on social media as Ashwin is set to join wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler. Both of the cricketers are known for the famous Mankad controversy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The incident took place during RR's match against Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) in Jaipur on March 25, 2019 when Ashwin ran out Buttler at the non-strikers end after the batter had backed up too far.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/live-ipl-2022-mega-auction-check-all-the-latest-updates-here-CSK-KKR-DC-RR-MI-RCB-SRH-LSG-GT-PBKS-452608">LIVE IPL 2022 Mega Auction updates</a></strong></p>

<p>The incident impacted the result of the match as chasing 185, RR looked good at 108/2 with Buttler batting on 69, but the controversial run out triggered a collapse and RR lost the match by 14 runs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rajasthan Royals CEO Jake Lush McCrum said they spoke to Buttler about their preferences. While interacting with media, Jake said, "We spoke to Jos prior to the auction and just talked through all of our prioritisation of players."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Honestly, he didn't even think about it (his run out by Ashwin at the non-striker's end in 2019). I had to sort of bring it up to just check it was okay. And he said 'it's absolutely fine'," Jake added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It may be 'absolutely fine' for the players, but Twitterati definitely had a field day today with memes. Here are some of the funniest of them.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Haha Ashwin to Rajasthan. Will love him plotting a Mankad with Buttler.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Buttler and Ashwin at the same franchise 👀<br />
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That's it. That's the tweet.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/YehHaiNayiDilli?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#YehHaiNayiDilli</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IPLAuction?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IPLAuction</a></p>
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) <a href="https://twitter.com/DelhiCapitals/status/1492390717280632834?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">(1) Ashwin &amp; buttler in 2020 IPL.<br />
(2) Ashwin &amp; buttler in 2022 IPL. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IPL2022Auction?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IPL2022Auction</a> <a href="https://t.co/A3cZ0q2cNt">pic.twitter.com/A3cZ0q2cNt</a></p>
— Prayag (@theprayagtiwari) <a href="https://twitter.com/theprayagtiwari/status/1492393937763401728?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Jos Buttler and Ravi Ashwin in the same IPL team. <a href="https://t.co/xAbzz5VEGH">pic.twitter.com/xAbzz5VEGH</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Firstly, Jos Butler and R Ashwin<br />
Now, Deepak Hooda and Krunal Pandya <a href="https://t.co/xvVMvmjGjW">pic.twitter.com/xvVMvmjGjW</a></p>
— Jethiya (@Cricworld73) <a href="https://twitter.com/Cricworld73/status/1492447361536184320?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Krunal and hooda,<br />
Ashwin and butter in same team. <a href="https://t.co/Hpm9QQ3D4v">pic.twitter.com/Hpm9QQ3D4v</a></p>
— काव्यांश (@KohliisGoat) <a href="https://twitter.com/KohliisGoat/status/1492448597924716548?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Ashwin - Buttler<br />
Hooda - Krunal <a href="https://t.co/WEkh5sQ5vd">pic.twitter.com/WEkh5sQ5vd</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">*Ravi Ashwin sold to Rajasthan*<br />
Ashwin and Butler practicing:<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IPLMegaAuction?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IPLMegaAuction</a> <a href="https://t.co/eHclXEmhMz">pic.twitter.com/eHclXEmhMz</a></p>
— D Jay (@djaywalebabu) <a href="https://twitter.com/djaywalebabu/status/1492400574385750016?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Indian Premier League (IPL) fans went berserk after spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was bought by Rajasthan Royals during the Day 1 of the IPL 2022 mega auction on Saturday (February 12).

Indian Premier League (IPL) fans went berserk after spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was bought by Rajasthan Royals during the Day 1 of the IPL 2022 mega auction on Saturday (February 12). The purchase became fodder for memes on social media as Ashwin is set to join wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler. Both of the cricketers are known for the famous Mankad controversy. The incident took place during RR's match against Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) in Jaipur on March 25, 2019 when Ashwin ran out Buttler at the non-strikers end after the batter had backed up too far. LIVE IPL 2022 Mega Auction updates The incident impacted the result of the match as chasing 185, RR looked good at 108/2 with Buttler batting on 69, but the controversial run out triggered a collapse and RR lost the match by 14 runs. Rajasthan Royals CEO Jake Lush McCrum said they spoke to Buttler about their preferences. While interacting with media, Jake said, "We spoke to Jos prior to the auction and just talked through all of our prioritisation of players." "Honestly, he didn't even think about it (his run out by Ashwin at the non-striker's end in 2019). I had to sort of bring it up to just check it was okay. And he said 'it's absolutely fine'," Jake added. It may be 'absolutely fine' for the players, but Twitterati definitely had a field day today with memes. Here are some of the funniest of them. ALSO READ | IPL 2022 mega auction: Mumbai Indians go all out to buy back Ishan Kishan for Rs 15.25 crore Haha Ashwin to Rajasthan. Will love him plotting a Mankad with Buttler. — Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) February 12, 2022 × Buttler and Ashwin at the same franchise 👀 That's it. That's the tweet.#YehHaiNayiDilli #IPLAuction — Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) February 12, 2022 × (1) Ashwin & buttler in 2020 IPL. (2) Ashwin & buttler in 2022 IPL. #IPL2022Auction pic.twitter.com/A3cZ0q2cNt — Prayag (@theprayagtiwari) February 12, 2022 × Jos Buttler and Ravi Ashwin in the same IPL team. pic.twitter.com/xAbzz5VEGH — Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) February 12, 2022 × Firstly, Jos Butler and R Ashwin Now, Deepak Hooda and Krunal Pandya pic.twitter.com/xvVMvmjGjW — Jethiya (@Cricworld73) February 12, 2022 × Krunal and hooda, Ashwin and butter in same team. pic.twitter.com/Hpm9QQ3D4v — काव्यांश (@KohliisGoat) February 12, 2022 × Ashwin - Buttler Hooda - Krunal pic.twitter.com/WEkh5sQ5vd — Agnyathavaasi (@ThisisHarsha_) February 12, 2022 × *Ravi Ashwin sold to Rajasthan* Ashwin and Butler practicing:#IPLMegaAuction pic.twitter.com/eHclXEmhMz — D Jay (@djaywalebabu) February 12, 2022 ×

'Plotting Mankad?' Twitter can't keep calm as Ravi Ashwin and Jos Buttler are now in same IPL team

<p>A man has been arrested by Brazilian police over alleged involvement in the hacking and stealing money from footballer Neymar's bank account.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The officials in Sao Paulo said that the man is believed to have hacked into the Brazilian footballer's account multiple times and repeatedly stole small sums of money amounting to more than $40,000.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per the police statement, the 20-year-old was arrested on Wednesday "for defrauding bank clients". The police also said that the alleged hacker worked at an unnamed bank where Neymar and his business manager father had accounts.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Neymar's name has not been added to the statement. However, the official explained to local media how the alleged theft occurred and mentioned Neymar's name.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"What did this lad do? He got the password of his office colleague and stole small amounts of money from famous people with high net worth," said Fabio Pinheiro Lopes.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"These people didn’t notice. He made (a transfer) of 10,000 (reais) ($1,912.59), then another of 10,000, then 20,000, and then 50,0000 and the total came to 200,000," he said, adding the account affected was Neymar's.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"When they discovered they called the bank. The bank reimbursed the victim and investigated who was behind it," he said.&nbsp;</p>


A man has been arrested by Brazilian police over alleged involvement in the hacking and stealing money from footballer Neymar's bank account. The officials in Sao Paulo said that the man is believed to have hacked into the Brazilian footballer's account multiple times and repeatedly stole small sums of money amounting to more than $40,000.

A man has been arrested by Brazilian police over alleged involvement in the hacking and stealing money from footballer Neymar's bank account. The officials in Sao Paulo said that the man is believed to have hacked into the Brazilian footballer's account multiple times and repeatedly stole small sums of money amounting to more than $40,000. As per the police statement, the 20-year-old was arrested on Wednesday "for defrauding bank clients". The police also said that the alleged hacker worked at an unnamed bank where Neymar and his business manager father had accounts. ALSO READ | Premier League will remove many COVID-19 emergency measures Neymar's name has not been added to the statement. However, the official explained to local media how the alleged theft occurred and mentioned Neymar's name. "What did this lad do? He got the password of his office colleague and stole small amounts of money from famous people with high net worth," said Fabio Pinheiro Lopes. ALSO READ | 'Is it worse than racism?': West Ham player reacts to Kurt Zouma's cat abuse controversy - Watch "These people didn’t notice. He made (a transfer) of 10,000 (reais) ($1,912.59), then another of 10,000, then 20,000, and then 50,0000 and the total came to 200,000," he said, adding the account affected was Neymar's. "When they discovered they called the bank. The bank reimbursed the victim and investigated who was behind it," he said.

Man accused of stealing money from Neymar arrested by Brazilian police

<p>Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen said he is determined to prove that he is the same player as before he suffered a cardiac arrest on the pitch last year, as he nears a return to action with Premier League side Brentford.</p>

<p>Eriksen was unveiled as a Brentford player on Friday, nearly eight months to the day since he collapsed on the pitch and received life-saving treatment during Denmark's Euro 2020 clash with Finland.</p>

<p>The Dane joined West London side Brentford in January and is now fitted with a special heart-starting device known as an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD).</p>

<p>He was forced to terminate his contract with Inter Milan in December because footballers fitted with an ICD are not permitted to play in Serie A, but having been given a chance by Brentford, he is determined to grasp it with both hands.</p>

<p>"Of course I have not forgotten how to play football and my body is still the same and my vision and my ability will still be the same," he told a news conference on Friday. "That has not changed.</p>

<p>"I want to show that I am still the same player as before. My ICD is here for my protection. It is in because, if anything would happen to me, there is no need for a defibrillator because I will have my own. It is really just extra security.</p>

<p>"And that is how I feel. I feel very protected with it. I feel normal. I don't feel it in any annoying way. Only going through the airport, I have to go around instead of going through a scanner."</p>

<p>Coach Thomas Frank also said on Friday that Eriksen is impressing in training, but does not believe he is quite ready to play for Brentford against Crystal Palace this weekend.</p>

<p>Eriksen is not just eager to return to club football.</p>

<p>"My aim is I want to be fit for the World Cup (in December)," Eriksen added. "It is about building up in training and getting some minutes on the pitch under my belt.</p>

<p>"There are a lot of months to go until the World Cup starts, and I will be doing everything I can to make sure I am there."</p>


Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen said he is determined to prove that he is the same player as before he suffered a cardiac arrest on the pitch last year, as he nears a return to action with Premier League side Brentford.

Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen said he is determined to prove that he is the same player as before he suffered a cardiac arrest on the pitch last year, as he nears a return to action with Premier League side Brentford. Eriksen was unveiled as a Brentford player on Friday, nearly eight months to the day since he collapsed on the pitch and received life-saving treatment during Denmark's Euro 2020 clash with Finland. The Dane joined West London side Brentford in January and is now fitted with a special heart-starting device known as an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD). He was forced to terminate his contract with Inter Milan in December because footballers fitted with an ICD are not permitted to play in Serie A, but having been given a chance by Brentford, he is determined to grasp it with both hands. "Of course I have not forgotten how to play football and my body is still the same and my vision and my ability will still be the same," he told a news conference on Friday. "That has not changed. "I want to show that I am still the same player as before. My ICD is here for my protection. It is in because, if anything would happen to me, there is no need for a defibrillator because I will have my own. It is really just extra security. "And that is how I feel. I feel very protected with it. I feel normal. I don't feel it in any annoying way. Only going through the airport, I have to go around instead of going through a scanner." Coach Thomas Frank also said on Friday that Eriksen is impressing in training, but does not believe he is quite ready to play for Brentford against Crystal Palace this weekend. Eriksen is not just eager to return to club football. "My aim is I want to be fit for the World Cup (in December)," Eriksen added. "It is about building up in training and getting some minutes on the pitch under my belt. "There are a lot of months to go until the World Cup starts, and I will be doing everything I can to make sure I am there."

Christian Eriksen unveiled at Brentford, says he is determined to prove he is still the same player

<p>The figure skating competition at the 2022 Beijing Olympics was thrown into turmoil Friday with the revelation that Kamila Valieva, the 15-year-old star of the Russian team and a favorite to win two golds, had tested positive for a banned substance during a competition before the Games.</p>

<p>Valieva helped Russia’s team win the gold medal in the figure skating team event Monday. But Tuesday’s medal ceremony was postponed shortly before it was to begin after skating officials learned that Valieva had tested positive Dec. 25 for trimetazidine, a heart medication that is on the World Anti-Doping Agency’s list of banned substances.</p>

<p>The United States finished second in the team event, and Japan was third. But those teams, and the Russians, now may have to wait for an appeals process — which may not be resolved until long after the Games — to determine the final order of finish and to receive their medals. An arbitration court in Switzerland will decide which country should be named the winner of the event and whether Valieva will be allowed to continue competing.</p>

<p>In the meantime, the revelations are raising familiar questions about Russia’s presence and participation at these Olympics. The country is technically banned from the Games and other global sports competitions as a result of an earlier doping scandal, but individual athletes have been allowed to compete under the banner of the Russian Olympic Committee.</p>

<p><b>Why is Russia banned?</b></p>

<p>In December 2019, the World Anti-Doping Agency barred Russia from international sports competitions after concluding that it had orchestrated and run a sprawling and state-sponsored doping scheme at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics.</p>

<p>The scheme had been active for years heading into the 2014 Olympics before one of its masterminds, Grigory Rodchenkov, the former head of a Moscow doping laboratory, came forward in 2016 to disclose the details.</p>

<p>The global ban came on the heels of new revelations that year of Russia’s failed attempts to cover up the earlier scandal, including through the manipulation of test samples and efforts to block access to testing its data.</p>

<p><b>What was Russia’s punishment?</b></p>

<p>The punishment, initially for four years, barred Russia from entering teams in international competitions and from bidding for or hosting them. The Russian flag and national anthem were no longer allowed at events, and some Russian sports officials were barred from attending them.</p>

<p>A little over a year after the original four-year punishment was handed down, however, the ban was reduced to two years by the Court of Arbitration in Sport, in Switzerland, the arbiter of global sports disputes. The ban now expires in December.</p>

<p><b>So why have Russian athletes continued to compete?</b></p>

<p>A provision in Russia’s ban allowed its athletes to compete, with special permission and as so-called neutral athletes.</p>

<p>In practice, then, and to the dismay of rivals and others who had called for a blanket ban on athletes from Russia, the country’s athletes can continue to compete in major international events as long as they are confirmed to be clean by the federations that govern their individual sports and as long as they do not do so under the banner of Russia.</p>

<p>In Beijing, as at the Tokyo Summer Olympics last year, that means that hundreds of Russian athletes, teams and coaches are taking part. This month, it is as the Russian Olympic Committee — a technical distinction that some criticize as meaningless.</p>

<p>Similarly, while Russian officials are technically barred from attending the Olympics, the punishment included a provision that allows the head of state of a host nation to extend a special invitation to another head of state or government official. That allowed Russia’s president, Vladimir Putin, to attend the opening ceremony of the 2022 Games as a guest of his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping.</p>

<p><b>Will the IOC reconsider its decision to let Russian athletes compete?</b></p>

<p>Such a change of heart, at least officially, seems unlikely. The IOC, led by its president, Thomas Bach, has adopted the often unpopular stance that individual athletes should not be punished for the actions of others, even if the action was a systematic doping scheme created and run by their national sports federations — or even their government — in search of Olympic glory.</p>

<p>Olympic spokesperson Mark Adams summed up the organization’s approach during a news conference Friday in Beijing.</p>

<p>“Individuals are allowed to be tried individually,” he said. “We wouldn’t try a whole class of people and chuck them out on the basis of that. We give people the right to be innocent until proven guilty.”</p>


The figure skating competition at the 2022 Beijing Olympics was thrown into turmoil Friday with the revelation that Kamila Valieva, the 15-year-old star of the Russian team and a favorite to win two golds, had tested positive for a banned substance during a competition before the Games.

The figure skating competition at the 2022 Beijing Olympics was thrown into turmoil Friday with the revelation that Kamila Valieva, the 15-year-old star of the Russian team and a favorite to win two golds, had tested positive for a banned substance during a competition before the Games. Valieva helped Russia’s team win the gold medal in the figure skating team event Monday. But Tuesday’s medal ceremony was postponed shortly before it was to begin after skating officials learned that Valieva had tested positive Dec. 25 for trimetazidine, a heart medication that is on the World Anti-Doping Agency’s list of banned substances. The United States finished second in the team event, and Japan was third. But those teams, and the Russians, now may have to wait for an appeals process — which may not be resolved until long after the Games — to determine the final order of finish and to receive their medals. An arbitration court in Switzerland will decide which country should be named the winner of the event and whether Valieva will be allowed to continue competing. In the meantime, the revelations are raising familiar questions about Russia’s presence and participation at these Olympics. The country is technically banned from the Games and other global sports competitions as a result of an earlier doping scandal, but individual athletes have been allowed to compete under the banner of the Russian Olympic Committee. Why is Russia banned? In December 2019, the World Anti-Doping Agency barred Russia from international sports competitions after concluding that it had orchestrated and run a sprawling and state-sponsored doping scheme at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics. The scheme had been active for years heading into the 2014 Olympics before one of its masterminds, Grigory Rodchenkov, the former head of a Moscow doping laboratory, came forward in 2016 to disclose the details. The global ban came on the heels of new revelations that year of Russia’s failed attempts to cover up the earlier scandal, including through the manipulation of test samples and efforts to block access to testing its data. What was Russia’s punishment? The punishment, initially for four years, barred Russia from entering teams in international competitions and from bidding for or hosting them. The Russian flag and national anthem were no longer allowed at events, and some Russian sports officials were barred from attending them. A little over a year after the original four-year punishment was handed down, however, the ban was reduced to two years by the Court of Arbitration in Sport, in Switzerland, the arbiter of global sports disputes. The ban now expires in December. So why have Russian athletes continued to compete? A provision in Russia’s ban allowed its athletes to compete, with special permission and as so-called neutral athletes. In practice, then, and to the dismay of rivals and others who had called for a blanket ban on athletes from Russia, the country’s athletes can continue to compete in major international events as long as they are confirmed to be clean by the federations that govern their individual sports and as long as they do not do so under the banner of Russia. In Beijing, as at the Tokyo Summer Olympics last year, that means that hundreds of Russian athletes, teams and coaches are taking part. This month, it is as the Russian Olympic Committee — a technical distinction that some criticize as meaningless. Similarly, while Russian officials are technically barred from attending the Olympics, the punishment included a provision that allows the head of state of a host nation to extend a special invitation to another head of state or government official. That allowed Russia’s president, Vladimir Putin, to attend the opening ceremony of the 2022 Games as a guest of his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping. Will the IOC reconsider its decision to let Russian athletes compete? Such a change of heart, at least officially, seems unlikely. The IOC, led by its president, Thomas Bach, has adopted the often unpopular stance that individual athletes should not be punished for the actions of others, even if the action was a systematic doping scheme created and run by their national sports federations — or even their government — in search of Olympic glory. Olympic spokesperson Mark Adams summed up the organization’s approach during a news conference Friday in Beijing. “Individuals are allowed to be tried individually,” he said. “We wouldn’t try a whole class of people and chuck them out on the basis of that. We give people the right to be innocent until proven guilty.”

Why are Russians in Beijing if Russia is banned for doping?

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<p>Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant hit half-centuries to set up a thumping 96-run victory for&nbsp;India&nbsp;in the third one-day international against the West Indies and sweep the series on Friday.</p>

<p>Iyer, who made 80, and Pant, who hit 56, guided&nbsp;India&nbsp;to 265 after they lost three early wickets while batting first in Ahmedabad.</p>

<p>Bowlers, led by pace spearhead Mohammed Siraj, then combined to bowl out the West Indies for 169 in 37.1 overs to seal their first-ever ODI whitewash over their opponents.</p>

<p>Siraj and fellow paceman Prasidh Krishna took three wickets apiece, while quick bowler Deepak Chahar and left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav also claimed two each.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>But it was the 110-run fourth-wicket partnership between Iyer and Pant that made&nbsp;India&nbsp;bounce back from 43-3, having lost two key wickets of skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for nought.</p>

<p>Chahar and Washington Sundar, who made 33, got useful cameos before&nbsp;India&nbsp;were bowled out on the final ball of the 50th over.</p>

<p>For the West Indies, pace bowler Jason Holder stood out with figures of 4-34.</p>

<p>Fast bowler Alzarri Joseph struck twice in the same over to take the wickets of Rohit (13) and Kohli -- for the second time in the series - to rattle the hosts.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Rohit edged an incoming delivery onto his stumps for 13 while Kohli, who scored eight and 18 in the first two matches, got caught behind in his attempt to flick the ball down the leg side.</p>

<p>Dhawan, who returned to the team after recovering from Covid-19 along with Iyer,&nbsp;departed for 10 after a 26-ball stay.</p>

<p>But the right-left batting pair of Iyer and Pant got going to rebuild the innings and take the attack to the West Indies bowlers.</p>

<p>Chahar, at number eight, played an attacking knock and put on 53 runs for the seventh wicket with Sundar before being caught behind off Holder who wrapped up the tail.</p>

<p>The West Indies were never in the chase after Siraj trapped Shai Hope lbw for five in the fourth over and kept losing wickets at regular intervals.</p>

<p>Stand-in-skipper Nicholas Pooran, who led the side after regular captain Kieron Pollard missed the final two matches due to a niggle, made 34 and Odean Smith hit 36 off 18 balls.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, vice-captain KL Rahul and Axar Patel have been ruled out of the upcoming three Twenty20 matches, the Board of Cricket for Cricket in&nbsp;India&nbsp;said.</p>

<p>Rahul, who made 49 in&nbsp;India's second ODI, suffered a left hamstring strain during fielding. Patel is in his final stage of rehabilitation after recently recovering from Covid.</p>

<p>Ruturaj Gaikwad and Deepak Hooda have been named replacements for the T20s starting Wednesday.</p>


Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant hit half-centuries to set up a thumping 96-run victory for India in the third one-day international against the West Indies and sweep the series on Friday.

Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant hit half-centuries to set up a thumping 96-run victory for India in the third one-day international against the West Indies and sweep the series on Friday. Iyer, who made 80, and Pant, who hit 56, guided India to 265 after they lost three early wickets while batting first in Ahmedabad. Bowlers, led by pace spearhead Mohammed Siraj, then combined to bowl out the West Indies for 169 in 37.1 overs to seal their first-ever ODI whitewash over their opponents. Siraj and fellow paceman Prasidh Krishna took three wickets apiece, while quick bowler Deepak Chahar and left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav also claimed two each. IN PICS | IPL 2022 auction: Five stars who could attract massive fees But it was the 110-run fourth-wicket partnership between Iyer and Pant that made India bounce back from 43-3, having lost two key wickets of skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for nought. Chahar and Washington Sundar, who made 33, got useful cameos before India were bowled out on the final ball of the 50th over. For the West Indies, pace bowler Jason Holder stood out with figures of 4-34. Fast bowler Alzarri Joseph struck twice in the same over to take the wickets of Rohit (13) and Kohli -- for the second time in the series - to rattle the hosts. ALSO READ | CSK to RCB: A look at the remaining purse of all ten teams ahead of IPL 2022 mega auction Rohit edged an incoming delivery onto his stumps for 13 while Kohli, who scored eight and 18 in the first two matches, got caught behind in his attempt to flick the ball down the leg side. Dhawan, who returned to the team after recovering from Covid-19 along with Iyer, departed for 10 after a 26-ball stay. But the right-left batting pair of Iyer and Pant got going to rebuild the innings and take the attack to the West Indies bowlers. Chahar, at number eight, played an attacking knock and put on 53 runs for the seventh wicket with Sundar before being caught behind off Holder who wrapped up the tail. The West Indies were never in the chase after Siraj trapped Shai Hope lbw for five in the fourth over and kept losing wickets at regular intervals. Stand-in-skipper Nicholas Pooran, who led the side after regular captain Kieron Pollard missed the final two matches due to a niggle, made 34 and Odean Smith hit 36 off 18 balls. Meanwhile, vice-captain KL Rahul and Axar Patel have been ruled out of the upcoming three Twenty20 matches, the Board of Cricket for Cricket in India said. Rahul, who made 49 in India's second ODI, suffered a left hamstring strain during fielding. Patel is in his final stage of rehabilitation after recently recovering from Covid. Ruturaj Gaikwad and Deepak Hooda have been named replacements for the T20s starting Wednesday.

Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant help India sweep ODI series against West Indies

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