New Zealand are set to host the West Indies in a two-match test series starting Thursday (December 3) at the Seddon Park in Hamilton. New Zealand, led by Tim Southee, won the T20I series 2-0 and will look to win the Test affair against the West Indies.&nbsp;

Whereas West Indies would look to bounce back under the leadership of Jason Holder and give a real fight to New Zealand.

Will Young is set to make his Test debut for New Zealand whereas Kane Williamson and Trent Boult are ready to take part in the Test opener in Hamilton. Tom Blundell will take the wicket-keeping gloves in BJ Watling’s absence.

Darren Bravo, who had pulled out of England tour, is back in the mix and a lot of eyes will be on the Windies pace attack consisting the likes of Roach and Gabriel.&nbsp;

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<h2>When and what time will New Zealand vs West Indies 1st Test start?</h2>

New Zealand vs West Indies 1st Test will start at 3:30 AM IST on December 3 (India). The toss will take place at 3:00 AM IST.

<h2>Where will New Zealand vs West Indies 1st Test take place?</h2>

The New Zealand vs West Indies 1st Test match will be held at the Seddon Park in Hamilton.&nbsp;

<h2>Which channel will broadcast New Zealand vs West Indies 1st Test on TV in India?</h2>

New Zealand vs West Indies 1st Test will not have a live telecast on TV in India.

<h2>How to watch the live streaming of New Zealand vs West Indies 1st Test?</h2>

The New Zealand vs West Indies 1st Test&nbsp;match can be live-streamed on Fancode app.

Squad for New Zealand vs West Indies 1st Test

New Zealand: Tom Latham, Will Young, Kane Williamson (Captain), Ross Taylor, Henry Nicholls, Tom Blundell (WK), Daryl Mitchell, Tim Southee, Neil Wagner, Ajaz Patel, Trent Boult, BJ Watling, Kyle Jamieson

West Indies: Kraigg Brathwaite, John Campbell, Darren Bravo, Shamarh Brooks, Roston Chase, Shane Dowrich (WK), Jason Holder (Captain), Rahkeem Cornwall, Kemar Roach, Shannon Gabriel, Alzarri Joseph, Chemar Holder, Keemo Paul, Jermaine Blackwood, Shimron Hetmyer&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; 
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New Zealand are set to host the West Indies in a two-match test series starting Thursday (December 3) at the Seddon Park in Hamilton. New Zealand, led by Tim Southee, won the T20I series 2-0 and will look to win the Test affair against the West Indies.

New Zealand are set to host the West Indies in a two-match test series starting Thursday (December 3) at the Seddon Park in Hamilton. New Zealand, led by Tim Southee, won the T20I series 2-0 and will look to win the Test affair against the West Indies. Whereas West Indies would look to bounce back under the leadership of Jason Holder and give a real fight to New Zealand. Will Young is set to make his Test debut for New Zealand whereas Kane Williamson and Trent Boult are ready to take part in the Test opener in Hamilton. Tom Blundell will take the wicket-keeping gloves in BJ Watling’s absence. Darren Bravo, who had pulled out of England tour, is back in the mix and a lot of eyes will be on the Windies pace attack consisting the likes of Roach and Gabriel. ALSO READ: Australia move to the top of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Super League table When and what time will New Zealand vs West Indies 1st Test start? New Zealand vs West Indies 1st Test will start at 3:30 AM IST on December 3 (India). The toss will take place at 3:00 AM IST. Where will New Zealand vs West Indies 1st Test take place? The New Zealand vs West Indies 1st Test match will be held at the Seddon Park in Hamilton. Which channel will broadcast New Zealand vs West Indies 1st Test on TV in India? New Zealand vs West Indies 1st Test will not have a live telecast on TV in India. How to watch the live streaming of New Zealand vs West Indies 1st Test? The New Zealand vs West Indies 1st Test match can be live-streamed on Fancode app. Squad for New Zealand vs West Indies 1st Test New Zealand: Tom Latham, Will Young, Kane Williamson (Captain), Ross Taylor, Henry Nicholls, Tom Blundell (WK), Daryl Mitchell, Tim Southee, Neil Wagner, Ajaz Patel, Trent Boult, BJ Watling, Kyle Jamieson West Indies: Kraigg Brathwaite, John Campbell, Darren Bravo, Shamarh Brooks, Roston Chase, Shane Dowrich (WK), Jason Holder (Captain), Rahkeem Cornwall, Kemar Roach, Shannon Gabriel, Alzarri Joseph, Chemar Holder, Keemo Paul, Jermaine Blackwood, Shimron Hetmyer

NZ vs WI 1st Test Live Streaming: How and where to watch New Zealand vs West Indies match?

A total number of eight members, out of 53, of Pakistan’s cricket squad, have tested positive for COVID-19 thus far in their tour of New Zealand as the visiting contingent undergoes strict quarantine in Christchurch, New Zealand health authorities said on Wednesday.

The health department said there was one new confirmed case among the squad and a further two members are being investigated. It is the latest edition to the seven who had earlier tested positive over the last week.

The Pakistan squad isn’t allowed to train together until doctors are confident it would not lead to more COVID-19 cases.

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Earlier last week, director-general of health Ashley Bloomfield has issued the Pakistan squad a “final warning” for breaching social distancing protocols at their hotel. However, no more breaches have been reported since. But the rising coronavirus cases within the camp raises a concern.

Two of the original six cases last week were ultimately found to be historical – not infectious – while the other four were active. A seventh member of the Pakistan squad tested positive on Saturday.

The Babar Azam-led 53-member Pakistan squad arrive in Christchurch on November 24 and were undergoing two weeks of quarantine which is mandatory for all arrivals in New Zealand.&nbsp;

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The entire Pakistan contingent tested negative before their departure from Lahore for the five-match tour, scheduled to commence with a T20I in Auckland on December 18.

Notably, New Zealand has recorded just 1,704 cases and 25 deaths in a population of five million.

The PCB has been maintaining close contact with the Pakistan team management in New Zealand and has kept them updated on the return to the training process.&nbsp;

A total number of eight members, out of 53, of Pakistan’s cricket squad, have tested positive for COVID-19 thus far in their tour of New Zealand as the visiting contingent undergoes strict quarantine in Christchurch, New Zealand health authorities said on Wednesday.

A total number of eight members, out of 53, of Pakistan’s cricket squad, have tested positive for COVID-19 thus far in their tour of New Zealand as the visiting contingent undergoes strict quarantine in Christchurch, New Zealand health authorities said on Wednesday. The health department said there was one new confirmed case among the squad and a further two members are being investigated. It is the latest edition to the seven who had earlier tested positive over the last week. The Pakistan squad isn’t allowed to train together until doctors are confident it would not lead to more COVID-19 cases. ALSO READ: Australia move to the top of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Super League table Earlier last week, director-general of health Ashley Bloomfield has issued the Pakistan squad a “final warning” for breaching social distancing protocols at their hotel. However, no more breaches have been reported since. But the rising coronavirus cases within the camp raises a concern. Two of the original six cases last week were ultimately found to be historical – not infectious – while the other four were active. A seventh member of the Pakistan squad tested positive on Saturday. The Babar Azam-led 53-member Pakistan squad arrive in Christchurch on November 24 and were undergoing two weeks of quarantine which is mandatory for all arrivals in New Zealand. ALSO READ: IND vs AUS: Virat Kohli and Co. win 3rd ODI by 13 runs but lose series 2-1 The entire Pakistan contingent tested negative before their departure from Lahore for the five-match tour, scheduled to commence with a T20I in Auckland on December 18. Notably, New Zealand has recorded just 1,704 cases and 25 deaths in a population of five million. The PCB has been maintaining close contact with the Pakistan team management in New Zealand and has kept them updated on the return to the training process.

Eighth COVID-19 case hits Pakistan cricket team; squad not allowed to train

The Aaron Finch-led Australia side has moved to the top of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Super League points table following their 2-1 victory over India.

Hosts Australia beat India for a 2-1 series win and have jumped to No.1 in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League with 40 points. India won the last game of the series and are placed at the No.6 position with 9 points.&nbsp;

Aaron Finch-led Australia were clinical in their approach with stellar performances in all departments, defeating Virat Kohli-led India in the first two games of the series. In the third ODI at Canberra today, debutant T Natarajan from India dismissed Marnus Labuschagne to pick up his maiden international wicket after half-centuries from Virat Kohli, all-rounder Hardik Pandya (92*) and Ravindra Jadeja (66*). The performances helped India to a 13-run win.&nbsp;

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Australia had defeated England 2-1 in their previous series of the 13-team championship, which was introduced this year to bring context to ODI cricket and also to decide the seven direct qualifiers for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023. India, though assured of a berth as hosts, were to use the opportunity for long-term preparation.&nbsp;

Reigning World Cup winners England are second in the points table with 30 points. They defeated Ireland 2-1 in the opening series of the championship before losing by the same margin to five-time world champions Australia.

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Pakistan are also on 20 points after a 2-1 series win over Zimbabwe, who secured 10 points for their Super Over win in the final ODI played in Rawalpindi.&nbsp;

The Aaron Finch-led Australia side has moved to the top of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Super League points table following their 2-1 victory over India. Hosts Australia beat India for a 2-1 series win and have jumped to No.

The Aaron Finch-led Australia side has moved to the top of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Super League points table following their 2-1 victory over India. Hosts Australia beat India for a 2-1 series win and have jumped to No.1 in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League with 40 points. India won the last game of the series and are placed at the No.6 position with 9 points. Aaron Finch-led Australia were clinical in their approach with stellar performances in all departments, defeating Virat Kohli-led India in the first two games of the series. In the third ODI at Canberra today, debutant T Natarajan from India dismissed Marnus Labuschagne to pick up his maiden international wicket after half-centuries from Virat Kohli, all-rounder Hardik Pandya (92*) and Ravindra Jadeja (66*). The performances helped India to a 13-run win. ALSO READ: IND vs AUS: Virat Kohli and Co. win 3rd ODI by 13 runs but lose series 2-1 Australia had defeated England 2-1 in their previous series of the 13-team championship, which was introduced this year to bring context to ODI cricket and also to decide the seven direct qualifiers for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023. India, though assured of a berth as hosts, were to use the opportunity for long-term preparation. Reigning World Cup winners England are second in the points table with 30 points. They defeated Ireland 2-1 in the opening series of the championship before losing by the same margin to five-time world champions Australia. ALSO READ: 'Playing for Australia is more important than playing in IPL': Shane Warne after Pat Cummins rested for third ODI Pakistan are also on 20 points after a 2-1 series win over Zimbabwe, who secured 10 points for their Super Over win in the final ODI played in Rawalpindi.

Australia move to the top of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Super League table

The Indian cricket team on Wednesday defeated Australia by 13 runs in the third and final ODI of the series in Canberra as the Men in Blue finally tasted success on Australian soil in the 2020-21 tour. After losing the first two ODIs, India fought back hard to get a solitary in the ODI series and will head into the three-match T20I series with a win.&nbsp;

Batting first, India posted 302/5 runs on board in 50 overs with Hardik Pandya smashing an unbeaten 92 laced by seven boundaries and one six. Indian skipper Virat Kohli started the rout with the willow as he laid the platform with a well-made 63 off 78 after losing Shikhar Dhawan (16) and Shubman Gill (33) earlier in the innings.&nbsp;

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Shreyas Iyer continued his hot-cold patch with the bat as he was dismissed by Adam Zampa on 19 before Ashton Agar sent KL Rahul packing for 5. With India struggling at 152/5 at one point, Hardik and Ravindra Jadeja stitched one of the finest partnerships of recent time and took India to a 300+ total.

While Hardik scored 92 not-out, Jadeja remained unbeaten at 66 off 50 deliveries as he hammered five boundaries and three sixes.

Chasing 303, Australia started confidently but lost new opener Marnus Labuschagne to debutant T Natarajan for 7. Steve Smith, who came into the match on the back of consecutive centuries, was dismissed for seven by Shardul Thakur. The Indian pacer further dismissed Moises Henriques (22) before Kuldeep Yadav sent debutant Cameron Green packing for 21.&nbsp;

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Alex Carey (38) and Glenn Maxwell (59) showed some determination to take the chase close but fell short against a potent Indian bowling attack. Ashton Agar, too, crumbled under pressure as Indian won the third ODI by 13 runs. Australia end the series with a 2-1 win.

The three-match T20I series between India and Australia is set to start from December 4 (Friday). 
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The Indian cricket team on Wednesday defeated Australia by 13 runs in the third and final ODI of the series in Canberra as the Men in Blue finally tasted success on Australian soil in the 2020-21 tour.

The Indian cricket team on Wednesday defeated Australia by 13 runs in the third and final ODI of the series in Canberra as the Men in Blue finally tasted success on Australian soil in the 2020-21 tour. After losing the first two ODIs, India fought back hard to get a solitary in the ODI series and will head into the three-match T20I series with a win. Batting first, India posted 302/5 runs on board in 50 overs with Hardik Pandya smashing an unbeaten 92 laced by seven boundaries and one six. Indian skipper Virat Kohli started the rout with the willow as he laid the platform with a well-made 63 off 78 after losing Shikhar Dhawan (16) and Shubman Gill (33) earlier in the innings. ALSO READ: 'Playing for Australia is more important than playing in IPL': Shane Warne after Pat Cummins rested for third ODI Shreyas Iyer continued his hot-cold patch with the bat as he was dismissed by Adam Zampa on 19 before Ashton Agar sent KL Rahul packing for 5. With India struggling at 152/5 at one point, Hardik and Ravindra Jadeja stitched one of the finest partnerships of recent time and took India to a 300+ total. While Hardik scored 92 not-out, Jadeja remained unbeaten at 66 off 50 deliveries as he hammered five boundaries and three sixes. Chasing 303, Australia started confidently but lost new opener Marnus Labuschagne to debutant T Natarajan for 7. Steve Smith, who came into the match on the back of consecutive centuries, was dismissed for seven by Shardul Thakur. The Indian pacer further dismissed Moises Henriques (22) before Kuldeep Yadav sent debutant Cameron Green packing for 21. ALSO READ: Virat Kohli fastest to 12000 runs in ODI cricket, surpasses Sachin Tendulkar Alex Carey (38) and Glenn Maxwell (59) showed some determination to take the chase close but fell short against a potent Indian bowling attack. Ashton Agar, too, crumbled under pressure as Indian won the third ODI by 13 runs. Australia end the series with a 2-1 win. The three-match T20I series between India and Australia is set to start from December 4 (Friday).

IND vs AUS: Virat Kohli and Co. win 3rd ODI by 13 runs but lose series 2-1

The build-up to the NBA’s 2020-21 season tipped-off with a media week. From a first-time Bubble to a first-time 72-game season, the teams are gearing up to the new normal.

But Doc Rivers, Philadelphia 76ers’ new head coach was as honest as he could be about the upcoming season. “I’m very concerned if we can pull this off.&nbsp;If we miss three or four players, we’re in trouble, especially with the amount of games, we’re playing 3-4 games a week,” said Rivers. “So if one of our guys or two of our key guys get the virus and they miss 10 days to 14 days, that can be eight games. In a 72-game season that can knock you out of the playoffs.”

Rivers said going into this season one of the chief concerns for almost every coach is probably non-basketball. But Steve Kerr is busy finding ways to fill a hole of the size of Klay Thompson.

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“There’s a hole in our hearts, just because he’s such a huge part of who we are,” Kerr said. “And [Thompson, Curry and Green] really are the core of this whole thing – what’s been built here over the last seven or eight years. That part is gonna be really tough for Steph and Draymond to get past. It’ll be hard for all of us to get past, but we have no choice but to do so.”

For Dallas Mavericks’ Rick Carlisle raising defensive levels is the top priority. “When you’re a galactically successful offensive team but a below-average defensive team, that’s not a recipe that’s going to win you an NBA title,” pointed Carlisle “You can never have enough toughness on a team, particularly with the way the Western Conference is shaping up. Big emphasis this season will be getting better defensively, not just with the new additions but also from a mentality perspective.”

Even first-time head coach Steve Nash echoes Carlisle’s point. “We realize that we’re trying to compete for a championship, and we have to be excellent defensively,” Nash said. “It’s going to be a process. It’s something we’re going to build all year.” A team laced with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, Nash feels his centers DeAndre Jordan and Jarrett Allen will have a key role to play for the Brooklyn Nets. “We have some centers that are vertical threats, so we can really put pressure on people above the rim but also stress them and make the court big and difficult to cover.”

Denver Nuggets, the team that lost to eventual champions LA Lakers in the Western Conference Finals, are accepting the reality and preparing for what’s coming up next.

Nuggets preseason schedule includes three games, first against Golden State Warriors on Dec. 12 followed by two against Portland Trailblazers on Dec. 16 &amp; 18. “Last year was a great season, one of the greatest in franchise history. That’s over. Can we build on that, that is the challenge now. I think it’s on that we are ready and excited to face,” head coach Mike Malone said as training camps began across the league.

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The preseason starts from December 11 (Dec. 12 in India) where all teams will play a minimum of two games and a maximum of four, with at least one home game and one away game on the schedule. The regular season is set to start on December 22 (Dec. 23 in India).

The build-up to the NBA’s 2020-21 season tipped-off with a media week. From a first-time Bubble to a first-time 72-game season, the teams are gearing up to the new normal.

The build-up to the NBA’s 2020-21 season tipped-off with a media week. From a first-time Bubble to a first-time 72-game season, the teams are gearing up to the new normal. But Doc Rivers, Philadelphia 76ers’ new head coach was as honest as he could be about the upcoming season. “I’m very concerned if we can pull this off. If we miss three or four players, we’re in trouble, especially with the amount of games, we’re playing 3-4 games a week,” said Rivers. “So if one of our guys or two of our key guys get the virus and they miss 10 days to 14 days, that can be eight games. In a 72-game season that can knock you out of the playoffs.” Rivers said going into this season one of the chief concerns for almost every coach is probably non-basketball. But Steve Kerr is busy finding ways to fill a hole of the size of Klay Thompson. ALSO READ: NBA Draft 2020: Top picks, trivia and best quotes “There’s a hole in our hearts, just because he’s such a huge part of who we are,” Kerr said. “And [Thompson, Curry and Green] really are the core of this whole thing – what’s been built here over the last seven or eight years. That part is gonna be really tough for Steph and Draymond to get past. It’ll be hard for all of us to get past, but we have no choice but to do so.” For Dallas Mavericks’ Rick Carlisle raising defensive levels is the top priority. “When you’re a galactically successful offensive team but a below-average defensive team, that’s not a recipe that’s going to win you an NBA title,” pointed Carlisle “You can never have enough toughness on a team, particularly with the way the Western Conference is shaping up. Big emphasis this season will be getting better defensively, not just with the new additions but also from a mentality perspective.” Even first-time head coach Steve Nash echoes Carlisle’s point. “We realize that we’re trying to compete for a championship, and we have to be excellent defensively,” Nash said. “It’s going to be a process. It’s something we’re going to build all year.” A team laced with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, Nash feels his centers DeAndre Jordan and Jarrett Allen will have a key role to play for the Brooklyn Nets. “We have some centers that are vertical threats, so we can really put pressure on people above the rim but also stress them and make the court big and difficult to cover.” Denver Nuggets, the team that lost to eventual champions LA Lakers in the Western Conference Finals, are accepting the reality and preparing for what’s coming up next. Nuggets preseason schedule includes three games, first against Golden State Warriors on Dec. 12 followed by two against Portland Trailblazers on Dec. 16 & 18. “Last year was a great season, one of the greatest in franchise history. That’s over. Can we build on that, that is the challenge now. I think it’s on that we are ready and excited to face,” head coach Mike Malone said as training camps began across the league. The preseason starts from December 11 (Dec. 12 in India) where all teams will play a minimum of two games and a maximum of four, with at least one home game and one away game on the schedule. The regular season is set to start on December 22 (Dec. 23 in India).

Coaches list their priorities as build-up to the 2020-21 NBA season begins

Mick Schumacher, son of seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher, is set to drive in Formula One for the first time with Haas in the 2021 season, as announced on Wednesday. The 21-year-old will carry his father’s legacy forward or rather create his own and will get a taste of F1 when he takes part in free practice ahead of the 2020 season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on December 11 before participating in the testing process a few days later.&nbsp;

"Haas F1 Team has signed Germany's Mick Schumacher as part of its all-new driver lineup for the 2021 FIA Formula 1 World Championship and beyond in a multi-year agreement," Haas said in a statement.

Mick Schumacher, who has been long tipped for an F1 spot, will partner Russia’s Nikita Mazepin in the Haas line-up. Schumacher junior currently sits atop the Formula T20 drivers’ standings with one race to go in Bahrain this weekend.

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"The prospect of being on the Formula 1 grid next year makes me incredibly happy and I'm simply speechless," said Schumacher, who has signed a multi-year deal.

"I would like to thank Haas F1 Team, Scuderia Ferrari and the Ferrari Driver Academy for placing their trust in me. I also want to acknowledge and extend my love to my parents - I know that I owe them everything. I have always believed that I would realize my dream of Formula 1.

"A huge thank you must also go to all the great motorsport fans out there who have supported me throughout my career. I will give it my all, as I always do, and I look forward to going on this journey together with Haas F1 and them."

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His father, Michael Schumacher, was seriously injured in a skiing accident in December 2013 and has not made public appearances since then. Whereas his wife Corinna, Mick’s mother, gave a rare statement on F1 legend’s 50th birthday last year saying the family were doing "everything humanly possible" to help her husband.

Recently, British driver Lewis Hamilton equalled Schumacher’s record by winning his seventh F1 world title. 
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Mick Schumacher, son of seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher, is set to drive in Formula One for the first time with Haas in the 2021 season, as announced on Wednesday.

Mick Schumacher, son of seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher, is set to drive in Formula One for the first time with Haas in the 2021 season, as announced on Wednesday. The 21-year-old will carry his father’s legacy forward or rather create his own and will get a taste of F1 when he takes part in free practice ahead of the 2020 season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on December 11 before participating in the testing process a few days later. "Haas F1 Team has signed Germany's Mick Schumacher as part of its all-new driver lineup for the 2021 FIA Formula 1 World Championship and beyond in a multi-year agreement," Haas said in a statement. Mick Schumacher, who has been long tipped for an F1 spot, will partner Russia’s Nikita Mazepin in the Haas line-up. Schumacher junior currently sits atop the Formula T20 drivers’ standings with one race to go in Bahrain this weekend. ALSO READ: Williams' George Russell to replace COVID-stricken Lewis Hamilton for Sakhir Grand Prix "The prospect of being on the Formula 1 grid next year makes me incredibly happy and I'm simply speechless," said Schumacher, who has signed a multi-year deal. "I would like to thank Haas F1 Team, Scuderia Ferrari and the Ferrari Driver Academy for placing their trust in me. I also want to acknowledge and extend my love to my parents - I know that I owe them everything. I have always believed that I would realize my dream of Formula 1. "A huge thank you must also go to all the great motorsport fans out there who have supported me throughout my career. I will give it my all, as I always do, and I look forward to going on this journey together with Haas F1 and them." ALSO READ: Hamilton 'gutted' after positive COVID-19 test His father, Michael Schumacher, was seriously injured in a skiing accident in December 2013 and has not made public appearances since then. Whereas his wife Corinna, Mick’s mother, gave a rare statement on F1 legend’s 50th birthday last year saying the family were doing "everything humanly possible" to help her husband. Recently, British driver Lewis Hamilton equalled Schumacher’s record by winning his seventh F1 world title.

Michael Schumacher's son Mick joins Haas for first F1 drive in 2021

Dawid Malan has attained the highest-ever rating points for batsmen in the&nbsp;ICC Men’s T20I Player Rankings&nbsp;after a terrific run saw him top the series aggregate with 173 runs and help England blank South Africa 3-0.

The 33-year-old left-hander has reached 915 points, the first to cross the 900-point mark after Australian Aaron Finch’s 900-point achievement in July 2018. Malan now enjoys a 44-point lead over Pakistan’s Babar Azam, whom he overtook to become number one in September this year.

Malan’s player of the series performance included a match-winning 99 not out in the final match and helped England leapfrog Australia to take top position in the&nbsp;ICC Men’s T20I Team Rankings.

England, who had started the series at 271 points, are now level with Australia at 275 points but ahead on decimal points. South Africa and New Zealand retain their fifth and sixth positions while the West Indies have slipped behind Afghanistan to 10th place after losing 2-0 to New Zealand in another series, performances of which are also included in Wednesday’s rankings update.

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England’s Jos Buttler has gained seven spots to reach 21st position while South Africa’s Rassie van der Dussen’s continued good form, which saw him score 136 runs in the series, has lifted him 17 places to a career-best fifth position. Faf du Plessis’s return to form, with an aggregate of 121 runs, has pushed him into the top 20.

Among the bowlers, England’s leg-spinner Adil Rashid is back to the 700-point mark, gaining three places to reach number 4. He is just one spot below his career-best third position achieved in November 2018. The top seven bowlers are all spinners, with Tabraiz Shamsi, South Africa’s top ranked bowler in 5th place.

Chris Jordan, who became England’s leading T20I wicket-taker in the third match against South Africa with his 66th wicket, has gained one place to reach 12th rank.

Fast bowler Lungi Ngidi makes an entry into the top 50 bowlers for the first time after taking four wickets in the series. His previous best was 67th in September this year.

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The series in New Zealand saw the home side’s Lockie Ferguson leap 45 slots to 32nd position after finishing as the most successful bowler in the series with seven wickets, which included a player of the match effort of five for 21 in the first match.

Glenn Phillips celebrated his recall to the New Zealand T20I side for the first time in two years by smashing a century in the second match and climbing into the top 100 batsmen for the first time – ending the series in 86th place.&nbsp;

Kieron Pollard was the West Indian star of the series, scoring 103 runs at a strike rate of 198. That was good enough to take him up 18 places to the 57th rank with the bat and up to seventh place in the all-rounders’ table.

<h2>MRF Tyres ICC Men’s T20I Player Rankings (as of 2 December 2020)</h2>

Batting: ICC Top 10

<table border="1">
	<tbody>
		<tr>
			<td>Rank</td>
			<td>(+/-)</td>
			<td>Player</td>
			<td>Team</td>
			<td>Pts</td>
			<td>Avge</td>
			<td>S/R</td>
			<td>Highest Rating</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>1</td>
			<td>(-)</td>
			<td>Dawid Malan</td>
			<td>England</td>
			<td>915</td>
			<td>53.43</td>
			<td>149</td>
			<td>915 v SA at Cape Town 2020</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2</td>
			<td>(-)</td>
			<td>Babar Azam</td>
			<td>Pakistan</td>
			<td>871</td>
			<td>50.93</td>
			<td>130</td>
			<td>896 v ENG at Cardiff 2019</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>3</td>
			<td>(-)</td>
			<td>Aaron Finch</td>
			<td>Australia</td>
			<td>835</td>
			<td>38.43</td>
			<td>155</td>
			<td>901 v Zim at Harare 2018</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>4</td>
			<td>(-)</td>
			<td>KL Rahul</td>
			<td>India</td>
			<td>824</td>
			<td>45.65</td>
			<td>146</td>
			<td>854 v Eng at Old Trafford 2018</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>5</td>
			<td>(+)</td>
			<td>Rassie van der Dussen</td>
			<td>South Africa</td>
			<td>744*!</td>
			<td>38.71</td>
			<td>137</td>
			<td>744 v Eng at Cape Town 2020</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>6</td>
			<td>(-)</td>
			<td>Colin Munro</td>
			<td>New Zealand</td>
			<td>739</td>
			<td>31.34</td>
			<td>156</td>
			<td>830 v Pak at Dubai 2018</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>7</td>
			<td>(-)</td>
			<td>Glenn Maxwell</td>
			<td>Australia</td>
			<td>696</td>
			<td>33.52</td>
			<td>158</td>
			<td>838 v SL at Adelaide 2019</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>8</td>
			<td>(-)</td>
			<td>Hazratullah Zazai</td>
			<td>Afghanistan</td>
			<td>676*</td>
			<td>40.71</td>
			<td>155</td>
			<td>736 v WI at Lucknow 2019</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>9</td>
			<td>(-)</td>
			<td>Virat Kohli</td>
			<td>India</td>
			<td>673</td>
			<td>50.80</td>
			<td>138</td>
			<td>897 v Eng at Edgbaston 2014</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>10</td>
			<td>(-)</td>
			<td>Eoin Morgan</td>
			<td>England</td>
			<td>662</td>
			<td>30.37</td>
			<td>139</td>
			<td>872 v India at Old Trafford 2011</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>10</td>
			<td>(+)</td>
			<td>Rohit Sharma</td>
			<td>India</td>
			<td>662</td>
			<td>32.62</td>
			<td>139</td>
			<td>719 v WI at Lucknow 208</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Bowling: ICC Top 10</h2>

<table border="1">
	<tbody>
		<tr>
			<td>Rank</td>
			<td>(+/-)</td>
			<td>Player</td>
			<td>Team</td>
			<td>Pts</td>
			<td>Avge</td>
			<td>Econ</td>
			<td>Highest Rating</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>1</td>
			<td>(-)</td>
			<td>Rashid Khan</td>
			<td>Afghanistan</td>
			<td>736</td>
			<td>12.62</td>
			<td>6.14</td>
			<td>816 v Ban at Dehradun 2018</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2</td>
			<td>(-)</td>
			<td>Mujeeb Ur Rahman</td>
			<td>Afghanistan</td>
			<td>730</td>
			<td>17.72</td>
			<td>6.15</td>
			<td>745 v Ire at Greater Noida 2020</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>3</td>
			<td>(-)</td>
			<td>Ashton Agar</td>
			<td>Australia</td>
			<td>706</td>
			<td>20.86</td>
			<td>6.87</td>
			<td>717 v Eng at Southampton 2020</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>4</td>
			<td>(+)</td>
			<td>Adil Rashid</td>
			<td>England</td>
			<td>700</td>
			<td>25.80</td>
			<td>7.52</td>
			<td>716 v WI at St Kitts 2019</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>5</td>
			<td>(-)</td>
			<td>Tabraiz Shamsi</td>
			<td>South Africa</td>
			<td>680</td>
			<td>33.28</td>
			<td>7.68</td>
			<td>699 v Eng at Paarl 2020</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>6</td>
			<td>(-)</td>
			<td>Adam Zampa</td>
			<td>Australia</td>
			<td>679</td>
			<td>20.86</td>
			<td>6.56</td>
			<td>720 v SL at Brisbane 2019</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>7</td>
			<td>(-)</td>
			<td>Mitchell Santner</td>
			<td>New Zealand</td>
			<td>643</td>
			<td>21.70</td>
			<td>7.56</td>
			<td>724 v Pak at Wellington 2018</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>8</td>
			<td>(-)</td>
			<td>Kane Richardson</td>
			<td>Australia</td>
			<td>641</td>
			<td>25.81</td>
			<td>7.69</td>
			<td>664 v Eng at Southampton 2020</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>9</td>
			<td>(+)</td>
			<td>Imad Wasim</td>
			<td>Pakistan</td>
			<td>637</td>
			<td>21.93</td>
			<td>6.13</td>
			<td>780 v WI at Trinidad 2017</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>10</td>
			<td>(-)</td>
			<td>Sheldon Cottrell</td>
			<td>West Indies</td>
			<td>634</td>
			<td>21.81</td>
			<td>7.89</td>
			<td>648 v NZ at Auckland 2020</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

<h2>All-rounders: ICC Top 5</h2>

<table border="1">
	<tbody>
		<tr>
			<td>Rank</td>
			<td>(+/-)</td>
			<td>Player</td>
			<td>Team</td>
			<td>Pts</td>
			<td>Highest Rating</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>1</td>
			<td>(-)</td>
			<td>Mohammad Nabi</td>
			<td>Afghanistan</td>
			<td>294</td>
			<td>355 v Ban at Mirpur 2019</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2</td>
			<td>(-)</td>
			<td>Shakib Al Hasan</td>
			<td>Bangladesh</td>
			<td>268</td>
			<td>409 v Pak at Mirpur 2015</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>3</td>
			<td>(-)</td>
			<td>Glenn Maxwell</td>
			<td>Australia</td>
			<td>220</td>
			<td>368 v SL at Colombo (RPS) 2016</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>4</td>
			<td>(+1)</td>
			<td>Richie Berrington</td>
			<td>Scotland</td>
			<td>194</td>
			<td>204 v Ire at Malahide 2019</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>5</td>
			<td>(-1)</td>
			<td>Sean Williams</td>
			<td>Zimbabwe</td>
			<td>190</td>
			<td>225 v Nepal at Singapore 2019</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

&nbsp;

Dawid Malan has attained the highest-ever rating points for batsmen in the ICC Men’s T20I Player Rankings after a terrific run saw him top the series aggregate with 173 runs and help England blank South Africa 3-0.

Dawid Malan has attained the highest-ever rating points for batsmen in the ICC Men’s T20I Player Rankings after a terrific run saw him top the series aggregate with 173 runs and help England blank South Africa 3-0. The 33-year-old left-hander has reached 915 points, the first to cross the 900-point mark after Australian Aaron Finch’s 900-point achievement in July 2018. Malan now enjoys a 44-point lead over Pakistan’s Babar Azam, whom he overtook to become number one in September this year. Malan’s player of the series performance included a match-winning 99 not out in the final match and helped England leapfrog Australia to take top position in the ICC Men’s T20I Team Rankings. England, who had started the series at 271 points, are now level with Australia at 275 points but ahead on decimal points. South Africa and New Zealand retain their fifth and sixth positions while the West Indies have slipped behind Afghanistan to 10th place after losing 2-0 to New Zealand in another series, performances of which are also included in Wednesday’s rankings update. ALSO READ: Virat Kohli fastest to 12000 runs in ODI cricket, surpasses Sachin Tendulkar England’s Jos Buttler has gained seven spots to reach 21st position while South Africa’s Rassie van der Dussen’s continued good form, which saw him score 136 runs in the series, has lifted him 17 places to a career-best fifth position. Faf du Plessis’s return to form, with an aggregate of 121 runs, has pushed him into the top 20. Among the bowlers, England’s leg-spinner Adil Rashid is back to the 700-point mark, gaining three places to reach number 4. He is just one spot below his career-best third position achieved in November 2018. The top seven bowlers are all spinners, with Tabraiz Shamsi, South Africa’s top ranked bowler in 5th place. Chris Jordan, who became England’s leading T20I wicket-taker in the third match against South Africa with his 66th wicket, has gained one place to reach 12th rank. Fast bowler Lungi Ngidi makes an entry into the top 50 bowlers for the first time after taking four wickets in the series. His previous best was 67th in September this year. IN PICS: IND vs AUS: Fans return to stadium for first time in eight months The series in New Zealand saw the home side’s Lockie Ferguson leap 45 slots to 32nd position after finishing as the most successful bowler in the series with seven wickets, which included a player of the match effort of five for 21 in the first match. Glenn Phillips celebrated his recall to the New Zealand T20I side for the first time in two years by smashing a century in the second match and climbing into the top 100 batsmen for the first time – ending the series in 86th place. Kieron Pollard was the West Indian star of the series, scoring 103 runs at a strike rate of 198. That was good enough to take him up 18 places to the 57th rank with the bat and up to seventh place in the all-rounders’ table. MRF Tyres ICC Men’s T20I Player Rankings (as of 2 December 2020) Batting: ICC Top 10 Rank (+/-) Player Team Pts Avge S/R Highest Rating 1 (-) Dawid Malan England 915 53.43 149 915 v SA at Cape Town 2020 2 (-) Babar Azam Pakistan 871 50.93 130 896 v ENG at Cardiff 2019 3 (-) Aaron Finch Australia 835 38.43 155 901 v Zim at Harare 2018 4 (-) KL Rahul India 824 45.65 146 854 v Eng at Old Trafford 2018 5 (+) Rassie van der Dussen South Africa 744*! 38.71 137 744 v Eng at Cape Town 2020 6 (-) Colin Munro New Zealand 739 31.34 156 830 v Pak at Dubai 2018 7 (-) Glenn Maxwell Australia 696 33.52 158 838 v SL at Adelaide 2019 8 (-) Hazratullah Zazai Afghanistan 676* 40.71 155 736 v WI at Lucknow 2019 9 (-) Virat Kohli India 673 50.80 138 897 v Eng at Edgbaston 2014 10 (-) Eoin Morgan England 662 30.37 139 872 v India at Old Trafford 2011 10 (+) Rohit Sharma India 662 32.62 139 719 v WI at Lucknow 208 Bowling: ICC Top 10 Rank (+/-) Player Team Pts Avge Econ Highest Rating 1 (-) Rashid Khan Afghanistan 736 12.62 6.14 816 v Ban at Dehradun 2018 2 (-) Mujeeb Ur Rahman Afghanistan 730 17.72 6.15 745 v Ire at Greater Noida 2020 3 (-) Ashton Agar Australia 706 20.86 6.87 717 v Eng at Southampton 2020 4 (+) Adil Rashid England 700 25.80 7.52 716 v WI at St Kitts 2019 5 (-) Tabraiz Shamsi South Africa 680 33.28 7.68 699 v Eng at Paarl 2020 6 (-) Adam Zampa Australia 679 20.86 6.56 720 v SL at Brisbane 2019 7 (-) Mitchell Santner New Zealand 643 21.70 7.56 724 v Pak at Wellington 2018 8 (-) Kane Richardson Australia 641 25.81 7.69 664 v Eng at Southampton 2020 9 (+) Imad Wasim Pakistan 637 21.93 6.13 780 v WI at Trinidad 2017 10 (-) Sheldon Cottrell West Indies 634 21.81 7.89 648 v NZ at Auckland 2020 All-rounders: ICC Top 5 Rank (+/-) Player Team Pts Highest Rating 1 (-) Mohammad Nabi Afghanistan 294 355 v Ban at Mirpur 2019 2 (-) Shakib Al Hasan Bangladesh 268 409 v Pak at Mirpur 2015 3 (-) Glenn Maxwell Australia 220 368 v SL at Colombo (RPS) 2016 4 (+1) Richie Berrington Scotland 194 204 v Ire at Malahide 2019 5 (-1) Sean Williams Zimbabwe 190 225 v Nepal at Singapore 2019

England's Dawid Malan attains highest-ever rating points in T20I history

Mercedes on Wednesday announced that seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, who tested positive for COVID-19, will be replaced by George Russell of Williams at Formula One’s Sakhir Grand Prix in Bahrain.

Williams reserve Jack Aitken is set to replace Russell at Williams this weekend and will join Nicholas Latifi. Hence, Russell will become just the third Briton to represent Mercedes in Formula One after Stirling Moss and Lewis Hamilton.

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"Firstly, I want to say a huge thank you to everybody at Williams for giving me this opportunity," said Russell.

"I might be wearing a different race suit this weekend, but I'm a Williams driver and I'll be cheering my team on every step of the way."

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"Obviously, nobody can replace Lewis, but I'll give my all for the team in his absence from the moment I step in the car.&nbsp;

"Most importantly, I wish him a speedy recovery. I'm really looking forward to the opportunity and can't wait to get out on track this week."

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Russell has been part of the Mercedes-Benz junior programme since 2017 and won the GP3 Series championship as a rookie. He achieved the feat again in Formula 2 in 2018 and will now get a golden chance to drive the Formula One world championship-winning car alongside star driver Valtteri Bottas in the penultimate race of the 2020 season.

Mercedes further said that they would announce the next race weekend driver plans for the season finale at Abu Dhabi a week later.

Hamilton is undergoing self-isolation after suffering mild symptoms of COVID-19 and faces a fight to be able to compete in Abu Dhabi due to the strict COVID-19 rules. All the personnel must travel from Bahrain on December 7 to be able to take part in the race.

Earlier, Hamilton sealed his seventh world title in Turkey two races ago to equal the all-time record of Michael Schumacher. 
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Mercedes on Wednesday announced that seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, who tested positive for COVID-19, will be replaced by George Russell of Williams at Formula One’s Sakhir Grand Prix in Bahrain.

Mercedes on Wednesday announced that seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, who tested positive for COVID-19, will be replaced by George Russell of Williams at Formula One’s Sakhir Grand Prix in Bahrain. Williams reserve Jack Aitken is set to replace Russell at Williams this weekend and will join Nicholas Latifi. Hence, Russell will become just the third Briton to represent Mercedes in Formula One after Stirling Moss and Lewis Hamilton. It's official ✍️😉 @GeorgeRussell63 will replace Lewis this weekend in Sakhir 👊 — Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@MercedesAMGF1) December 2, 2020 × ALSO READ: Hamilton 'gutted' after positive COVID-19 test "Firstly, I want to say a huge thank you to everybody at Williams for giving me this opportunity," said Russell. "I might be wearing a different race suit this weekend, but I'm a Williams driver and I'll be cheering my team on every step of the way." "A big thank you also to Mercedes for putting their faith in me," added Russell. Very few people are lucky enough to drive for an @F1 team each year. I'm about to get the chance to drive for two. Unbelievably grateful to @WilliamsRacing and @MercedesAMGF1 for this opportunity. Thank you all 🙏 pic.twitter.com/x2ZGMWOX8A — George Russell (@GeorgeRussell63) December 2, 2020 × "Obviously, nobody can replace Lewis, but I'll give my all for the team in his absence from the moment I step in the car. "Most importantly, I wish him a speedy recovery. I'm really looking forward to the opportunity and can't wait to get out on track this week." ALSO READ: Lewis Hamilton tests positive for COVID-19, to miss Sakhir GP Russell has been part of the Mercedes-Benz junior programme since 2017 and won the GP3 Series championship as a rookie. He achieved the feat again in Formula 2 in 2018 and will now get a golden chance to drive the Formula One world championship-winning car alongside star driver Valtteri Bottas in the penultimate race of the 2020 season. Mercedes further said that they would announce the next race weekend driver plans for the season finale at Abu Dhabi a week later. Hamilton is undergoing self-isolation after suffering mild symptoms of COVID-19 and faces a fight to be able to compete in Abu Dhabi due to the strict COVID-19 rules. All the personnel must travel from Bahrain on December 7 to be able to take part in the race. Earlier, Hamilton sealed his seventh world title in Turkey two races ago to equal the all-time record of Michael Schumacher.

Williams' George Russell to replace COVID-stricken Lewis Hamilton for Sakhir Grand Prix

Virat Kohli on Wednesday added yet another milestone to his illustrious career as he became the faster played in the history of ODI cricket to score 12,000 runs while surpassing Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar during the third ODI against Australia in Canberra on Wednesday. Kohli needed just 23 runs to touch the landmark and ended up with 63 runs in the final knock of the ODI series.&nbsp;

Kohli ended up with two half-centuries in the three-match ODI series and also became the fastest to score 12,000 runs in ODI cricket. The record was held by Tendulkar who achieved the record in 309 matches and Kohli surpassed the Master Blaster in just 251 matches and broke a record which Tendulkar held for 17 years after achieving the feat against Pakistan at Centurion in 2003.

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Apart from Kohli and Tendulkar, the likes of Ricky Ponting, Sanath Jayasuriya, Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara are other batters to have accumulated 12,000 or more runs in ODI cricket.&nbsp;

<h2>Players to complete 12,000 ODI runs:</h2>

<ul>
	<li>Virat Kohli - 251 matches, 242 innings</li>
	<li>Sachin Tendukar - 309 matches, 300 innings</li>
	<li>Ricky Ponting - 323 matches, 314 innings</li>
	<li>Kumar Sangakkara - 359 matches, 336 innings&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Sanath Jayasuriya - 390 matches, 379 innings</li>
</ul>

However, Kohli missed on a feat after failing to convert his 63 runs into a hundred as he stands shy of Tendulkar’s record of most centuries (9) against Australia.

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Meanwhile, India posted a total of 303 for Australia after a late flourish by Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja. Virat Kohli had played a superb knock but failure from other batsmen didn’t allow the Indian batting line-up to go all-out against a new-looked Australian bowling attack.

Australia have already won the ODI series 2-0.

Virat Kohli on Wednesday added yet another milestone to his illustrious career as he became the faster played in the history of ODI cricket to score 12,000 runs while surpassing Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar during the third ODI against Australia in Canberra on Wednesday.

Virat Kohli on Wednesday added yet another milestone to his illustrious career as he became the faster played in the history of ODI cricket to score 12,000 runs while surpassing Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar during the third ODI against Australia in Canberra on Wednesday. Kohli needed just 23 runs to touch the landmark and ended up with 63 runs in the final knock of the ODI series. Kohli ended up with two half-centuries in the three-match ODI series and also became the fastest to score 12,000 runs in ODI cricket. The record was held by Tendulkar who achieved the record in 309 matches and Kohli surpassed the Master Blaster in just 251 matches and broke a record which Tendulkar held for 17 years after achieving the feat against Pakistan at Centurion in 2003. ALSO READ: Malan smacks unbeaten 99 as England romp to series sweep Apart from Kohli and Tendulkar, the likes of Ricky Ponting, Sanath Jayasuriya, Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara are other batters to have accumulated 12,000 or more runs in ODI cricket. Players to complete 12,000 ODI runs: Virat Kohli - 251 matches, 242 innings Sachin Tendukar - 309 matches, 300 innings Ricky Ponting - 323 matches, 314 innings Kumar Sangakkara - 359 matches, 336 innings Sanath Jayasuriya - 390 matches, 379 innings However, Kohli missed on a feat after failing to convert his 63 runs into a hundred as he stands shy of Tendulkar’s record of most centuries (9) against Australia. ALSO READ: IND vs AUS: Fans return to stadium for first time in eight months Meanwhile, India posted a total of 303 for Australia after a late flourish by Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja. Virat Kohli had played a superb knock but failure from other batsmen didn’t allow the Indian batting line-up to go all-out against a new-looked Australian bowling attack. Australia have already won the ODI series 2-0.

Virat Kohli fastest to 12000 runs in ODI cricket, surpasses Sachin Tendulkar

Australia will be without David Warner for the rest of the limited-overs series against India after the Aussie opener suffered a groin strain during the second ODI in Sydney. However, Australia are no short of options when it comes to replacing Warner in the white-ball series as captain Aaron Finch named a few players who can fill the shoes of Warner in the third and last ODI of the series in Canberra on Wednesday.

Finch named the likes of Alex Carey, Matthew Wade and Marnus Labuschagne as the options for the opening slot when Australia take on India in the final ODI with a view to clean-sweep the series.&nbsp;

"We have not picked a team yet, but we have got a few options. Whether we go Wadey in the side or Marnus comes up and opens the batting, Alex Carey has done a lot of it in the past," Cricket.com.au quoted Finch as saying.

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"But the middle-order has been functioning really well over the last little while. That is the beauty of being two-nil up in the series, you can look to experiment if you want to do that or you can look to play the safe option," he added.

But Finch conceded that Australia will be a lot weaker without Warner in the playing XI while terming him one of the better players in gentlemen’s game.&nbsp;

"He is an all-time great in one-day and T20 cricket, I do not think there are many better players to have played the game," said Finch.

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"So any team he is not a part of is going to be slightly weaker but we have got guys that can step and really contribute heavily in that role," he added.

Australia crushed India by 51 runs in the second ODI to seal the series and will look to wipe the series in Canberra. Meanwhile, D’Arcy Short, the leading run-scorer in BBL 2017-18 and 2018-19, has been named as Warner’s replacement for the rest of the limited-overs series against India. Pacer and vice-captain Pat Cummins has also been rested for the limited-overs series against India ahead of the Test series.

Australia will be without David Warner for the rest of the limited-overs series against India after the Aussie opener suffered a groin strain during the second ODI in Sydney.

Australia will be without David Warner for the rest of the limited-overs series against India after the Aussie opener suffered a groin strain during the second ODI in Sydney. However, Australia are no short of options when it comes to replacing Warner in the white-ball series as captain Aaron Finch named a few players who can fill the shoes of Warner in the third and last ODI of the series in Canberra on Wednesday. Finch named the likes of Alex Carey, Matthew Wade and Marnus Labuschagne as the options for the opening slot when Australia take on India in the final ODI with a view to clean-sweep the series. "We have not picked a team yet, but we have got a few options. Whether we go Wadey in the side or Marnus comes up and opens the batting, Alex Carey has done a lot of it in the past," Cricket.com.au quoted Finch as saying. ALSO READ: Australia's Smith hits the heights after being laid low by vertigo "But the middle-order has been functioning really well over the last little while. That is the beauty of being two-nil up in the series, you can look to experiment if you want to do that or you can look to play the safe option," he added. But Finch conceded that Australia will be a lot weaker without Warner in the playing XI while terming him one of the better players in gentlemen’s game. "He is an all-time great in one-day and T20 cricket, I do not think there are many better players to have played the game," said Finch. ALSO READ: Jasprit Bumrah's struggles highlight India's bowling woes "So any team he is not a part of is going to be slightly weaker but we have got guys that can step and really contribute heavily in that role," he added. Australia crushed India by 51 runs in the second ODI to seal the series and will look to wipe the series in Canberra. Meanwhile, D’Arcy Short, the leading run-scorer in BBL 2017-18 and 2018-19, has been named as Warner’s replacement for the rest of the limited-overs series against India. Pacer and vice-captain Pat Cummins has also been rested for the limited-overs series against India ahead of the Test series.

Aaron Finch names 3 players who can replace David Warner in 3rd ODI vs India

The Olympic rings monument was reinstalled in Tokyo Bay on Tuesday, after being removed in August for maintenance, as organisers ramp up preparations for next year’s postponed Summer Games.

The return of the monument, which stands 15.3m tall and 32.6m wide and was originally installed in January, should send a signal that the Games are getting closer, Tokyo metropolitan government planning director Atsushi Yanashimizu told Reuters.

“Since the symbol is here, we want Tokyo residents and also internationally to feel that the Games are coming very soon,” Yanashimizu said.

“Also, we want everyone to feel we will have the Tokyo 2020 Games definitely next year.”

The monument, which will be lit up later on Tuesday, will remain in place next to Rainbow Bridge until the Olympics finish in August before being replaced with the Paralympics logo.

The Olympics were pushed back by a year in March because of the novel coronavirus pandemic and organisers have yet to provide a figure for how much the postponement will cost.

On Monday, Kyodo News reported that organisers estimated the cost of COVID-19 countermeasures for the Games would run to around 100 billion yen ($960 million)

The Olympic rings monument was reinstalled in Tokyo Bay on Tuesday, after being removed in August for maintenance, as organisers ramp up preparations for next year’s postponed Summer Games.

The Olympic rings monument was reinstalled in Tokyo Bay on Tuesday, after being removed in August for maintenance, as organisers ramp up preparations for next year’s postponed Summer Games. The return of the monument, which stands 15.3m tall and 32.6m wide and was originally installed in January, should send a signal that the Games are getting closer, Tokyo metropolitan government planning director Atsushi Yanashimizu told Reuters. “Since the symbol is here, we want Tokyo residents and also internationally to feel that the Games are coming very soon,” Yanashimizu said. “Also, we want everyone to feel we will have the Tokyo 2020 Games definitely next year.” The monument, which will be lit up later on Tuesday, will remain in place next to Rainbow Bridge until the Olympics finish in August before being replaced with the Paralympics logo. The Olympics were pushed back by a year in March because of the novel coronavirus pandemic and organisers have yet to provide a figure for how much the postponement will cost. On Monday, Kyodo News reported that organisers estimated the cost of COVID-19 countermeasures for the Games would run to around 100 billion yen ($960 million)

Olympic rings return to Tokyo Bay

Edinson Cavani showed why Manchester United handed the veteran Uruguayan the bumper two-year contract others balked at as he turned defeat into victory at Southampton on Sunday.

The 33-year-old came off the bench with United trailing 2-0 to score twice and set up Bruno Fernandes for the other goal in a thrilling come-from-behind win reminiscent of the club's glory days under Alex Ferguson.

Cavani's joy at making his first major contribution for United has been tempered by the prospect of a domestic ban for a misjudged social media post after the game.

He used the Spanish term "negrito" (small black person) in thanking a friend for his congratulations, but despite the affectionate context, Cavani could still fall foul of the Football Association's minimum three-match ban for offensive comments on social media.

Cavani will though be available for a reunion against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on Wednesday and could exact revenge for being cast aside by the French champions.

PSG's all-time record goalscorer was allowed to leave on a free transfer when his contract expired in June and did not even hang around as the Parisians reached the Champions League final for the first time in August.

Instead, Cavani kept himself fit working on a farm in his homeland and indulging his passion for ballet before United came calling in the final days of the transfer window in October with a deal worth a reported&nbsp;£210,000 per week ($271,000).

<h2>- Focal point -</h2>

After seven months out in the cold, Cavani understandably took time to make his mark in Manchester, but his impact against Southampton showed the different dimension his predatory instincts in the box offer Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men.

"Sometimes, when we've scored goals, it had to be the 'perfect' goal, walking it in, with an extra pass and great skill," said Solskjaer.

"Edinson has been around the block and scored so many goals and played football for so long. He's been between those posts so many times, he's seen this game before, he's scored that goal before.

"To have a focal point in the box is important for us, we've not really had that since Romelu (Lukaku) left. Anthony (Martial), Marcus (Rashford), Mason (Greenwood), they're different types of forwards. He gives us a great balance and a mix. We wanted to mix it up and Edinson had a great impact."

Cavani has made just one start under Solskjaer, in a 4-1 thrashing of Istanbul Basaksehir last week, but may have done enough to move ahead of Martial and Greenwood in the pecking order to start on Wednesday.

Victory over Basaksehir restored United's grip on Group H after a shock defeat in Istanbul undid some of their good work, having beaten PSG away and RB Leipzig 5-0 in a brilliant start to the section.

PSG sit three points behind Solskjaer's men and face a humiliating group-stage exit should they lose again to United.

Dispatching Neymar, Kylian Mbappe and Mauro Icardi, who took his place at the Parc des Princes, from the competition PSG desire most, would be poetic justice for Cavani after the manner of his exit from the club.

Cavani's parents complained PSG had not shown him the respect he deserved when his playing time under Thomas Tuchel diminished drastically after the signing of Icardi last summer.

Tuchel has held on amid growing discontent over PSG's performances at home and abroad so far this season.

Dropping out of the Champions League would almost certainly signal the end of Tuchel's time in Paris. Should Cavani inflict the final blow, it would only rub salt in the wound.

Edinson Cavani showed why Manchester United handed the veteran Uruguayan the bumper two-year contract others balked at as he turned defeat into victory at Southampton on Sunday.

Edinson Cavani showed why Manchester United handed the veteran Uruguayan the bumper two-year contract others balked at as he turned defeat into victory at Southampton on Sunday. The 33-year-old came off the bench with United trailing 2-0 to score twice and set up Bruno Fernandes for the other goal in a thrilling come-from-behind win reminiscent of the club's glory days under Alex Ferguson. Cavani's joy at making his first major contribution for United has been tempered by the prospect of a domestic ban for a misjudged social media post after the game. He used the Spanish term "negrito" (small black person) in thanking a friend for his congratulations, but despite the affectionate context, Cavani could still fall foul of the Football Association's minimum three-match ban for offensive comments on social media. Cavani will though be available for a reunion against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on Wednesday and could exact revenge for being cast aside by the French champions. PSG's all-time record goalscorer was allowed to leave on a free transfer when his contract expired in June and did not even hang around as the Parisians reached the Champions League final for the first time in August. Instead, Cavani kept himself fit working on a farm in his homeland and indulging his passion for ballet before United came calling in the final days of the transfer window in October with a deal worth a reported £210,000 per week ($271,000). - Focal point - After seven months out in the cold, Cavani understandably took time to make his mark in Manchester, but his impact against Southampton showed the different dimension his predatory instincts in the box offer Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men. "Sometimes, when we've scored goals, it had to be the 'perfect' goal, walking it in, with an extra pass and great skill," said Solskjaer. "Edinson has been around the block and scored so many goals and played football for so long. He's been between those posts so many times, he's seen this game before, he's scored that goal before. "To have a focal point in the box is important for us, we've not really had that since Romelu (Lukaku) left. Anthony (Martial), Marcus (Rashford), Mason (Greenwood), they're different types of forwards. He gives us a great balance and a mix. We wanted to mix it up and Edinson had a great impact." Cavani has made just one start under Solskjaer, in a 4-1 thrashing of Istanbul Basaksehir last week, but may have done enough to move ahead of Martial and Greenwood in the pecking order to start on Wednesday. Victory over Basaksehir restored United's grip on Group H after a shock defeat in Istanbul undid some of their good work, having beaten PSG away and RB Leipzig 5-0 in a brilliant start to the section. PSG sit three points behind Solskjaer's men and face a humiliating group-stage exit should they lose again to United. Dispatching Neymar, Kylian Mbappe and Mauro Icardi, who took his place at the Parc des Princes, from the competition PSG desire most, would be poetic justice for Cavani after the manner of his exit from the club. Cavani's parents complained PSG had not shown him the respect he deserved when his playing time under Thomas Tuchel diminished drastically after the signing of Icardi last summer. Tuchel has held on amid growing discontent over PSG's performances at home and abroad so far this season. Dropping out of the Champions League would almost certainly signal the end of Tuchel's time in Paris. Should Cavani inflict the final blow, it would only rub salt in the wound.

Cavani proves his worth to Man Utd in time for PSG reunion

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