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Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket on Saturday.

“Thanks. Thanks a lot for ur love and support throughout.from 1929 hrs consider me as Retired,” he said in a video post on Instagram.

Interestingly, Dhoni shared some memorable moments from his India career in the video on Instagram, with the song Main Pal Do Pal Ka Shayar Hoon from the 1976 Amitabh Bachchan-starrer Kabhie Kabhie.

Dhoni is regarded as one of India’s most successful captains, having led the country to two World Cup titles — the World T20 in 2007 and the ODI World Cup in 2011.

Infact, Dhoni is the only captain to win all major ICC trophies (50-over World Cup, T20 World Cup, and Champions Trophy). He also led India to the number one ranking in the longest format of the game.

He had retired from Test cricket in 2014 and was only playing in the limited overs format.

The 39-year-old last played for India in the 2019 World Cup semi-final in July 2019.

He will be making a return to competitive cricket in the IPL, starting next month.

Dhoni retires from international cricket

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Did Chennai Super Kings’s veteran batsman Suresh Raina pull out of the Indian Premier League after ‘rift’ with Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni?

While it couldn’t be officially confirmed, speculation was rife that a family tragedy coupled by a spike in COVID-19 cases in the CSK team might have disturbed the former India left-hander who retired from international cricket on August 15 alongside his skipper Dhoni.

Another theory doing the rounds was that Raina was disturbed by the murder of his uncle Ashok Kumar in Pathankot during a robbery.

Four of his relatives, including his aunt, sustained injuries in the attack, police said on Saturday.

However, according to a report in Outlook on Sunday, Raina was unhappy with the hotel room he was given at the CSK team hotel in Dubai because it did not have ‘proper balconies’.

Apparently, he found the stiff protocols of the bio-bubble claustrophobic and wanted a similar room that Dhoni had been provided.

And when Raina’s demands were not met, the issue spun of control and even Dhoni failed to pacify the left-hander.

The situation only worsened after 13 members of the CSK team, including two players, tested positive for coronavirus and were isolated, the Outlook report further states.

Chennai Super Kings owner Narayanswami Srinivasan slammed Raina for his sudden pull out, saying he behaved like a ‘prima donna’.

‘Cricketers are like prima donnas … like the temperamental actors of the olden days. Chennai Super Kings have always been like a family and all seniors players have learnt to co-exist,’ the former BCCI chief was quoted as saying by Outlook.

‘My thinking is that if you are reluctant or not happy, go back. I don’t force anyone to do anything … sometimes success gets into your head.’

Srinivasan said Raina’s departure could provide the young Ruturaj Gaikwad with an opportunity to prove himself.

‘He is an outstanding batsman and will get a chance now. Ruturaj can become the star of the show, who knows?’ Srinivasan said.

He also backed Dhoni to keep things in check in the CSK camp in the UAE ahead of the IPL, starting on September 19.

‘I have got a solid captain. Dhoni is simply unfazed by anything. That is giving everyone in the team a lot of confidence,’ Srinivasan said.

Srinivasan left the door open for Raina to come back and join CSK. ‘The season has not begun yet and Raina will certainly realise what he is missing and certainly all the money (a salary of Rs 11 crores/Rs 110 million per season) he is going to lose,’ the CSK boss said.

Raina pulled out of IPL after hotel room ‘rift’ with Dhoni?

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Maradona, 60, had recently battled health issues and underwent emergency surgery for a subdural haematoma several weeks ago.

Maradona, regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, captained Argentina to the World Cup title in 1986. He played in four World Cups, scoring 34 goals in 91 appearances for his country.

He played for Boca Juniors, Napoli and Barcelona among others and was adored by millions for his brilliant skills.

Maradona was responsible for the infamous ‘Hand of God’ that eliminated England from the 1986 tournament.

He also coached Argentina for two years, as he quit the job after they were beaten by Germany in the quarter-finals of the 2010 World Cup.

Argentina football legend Maradona dies of heart attack

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Agar continues, excellent over from the spinner. Just a single. After 14 overs India are 77-1.

Zampa is here. Gill and Kohli take a single each. Two more singles to end the over.

Agar continues, Kohli takes a single. Gill defends the first and big shout for LBW off that next. Gill consults Kohli and goes for a review. Gill tried to sweep, the ball hit the front pad. Ball tracking says hitting in line and hitting the top of middle stump. Decision stands Gill has to walk back scoring 33 off 39 balls. Shreyas Iyer is the new batsman, he powers the ball to to deep cover-point for a single.

3rd ODI: Gill out for 33, India lose 2nd wicket

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Unfortunately, if you are a fan of gambling and wish to visit a land casino, you will not find any options in Nagpur. As part of the state of Maharashtra, there are no gambling activities offered. However, you do have some amazing options if you are willing to travel a short distance to Goa. This location is home to some of the best casinos in all of India and you will find land based venues as well as offshore sites that are operating casinos aboard a boat on the river.

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Deltin Royal Casino

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Casino Pride

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Casino Palms

Casino Palms is one of the few casino hotels that are located in Goa and it is a top choice for guests that are seeking a great family experience. The hotel is situated right near the beach, so you can enjoy a great day with the family and then hit the casino floor at night. The casino floor is home to some great games like blackjack, baccarat, roulette, and many slot machines. If Lady Luck is on your side, you can walk away with some great profits by playing the games here.

In addition to the great gaming floor, the venue offers an amazing hotel where you can enjoy a restful evening or take in some great food at the Pan-Indian restaurant. There are two bars as well as a spa and hotel pool.

Casino Paradise

If you are looking for the largest casino in the area of Nagpur, be sure to visit Casino Paradise in Goa. This casino is home to a 5000 sf gaming floor that is loaded with exciting games. You will enjoy the best possible experience here as the venue is decorated and designed to enhance your enjoyment. All of your favorite games are offered from Digital Roulette, to blackjack and many slot machines. Casino Paradise is the best option if you are seeking a complete gambling experience with a Vegas feel.

If you want to take a break from the gaming experience, be sure to check out the dining options which include three different restaurants. There is also a spa on site as well as a steam room, sauna, and cooling pool. Casino Paradise is a leading destination for any fan of gambling and is one of the largest casinos in all of India.

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Where to Gamble in Nagpur

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India captain Virat Kohli, on Tuesday, jumped one place to second in the ICC Test ranking for batsmen, which also features Chesteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane at the seventh and 10th positions respectively.

Kohli is the leading Indian batsman in the chart with 886 rating points behind Australia’s Steve Smith (911 points).

New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson dropped a rung to the third spot. He is followed by young Australian batting sensation Marnus Labuschagne, Pakistan’s Babar Azam and injured David Warner.

Pujara is seventh in the chart with 766 points, followed by Ben Stokes (760), Joe Root (738) and India Test vice-captain Rahane (726) to complete the top-10 list.

Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah (779) and veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin (756) are the two Indians to find a place in the ICC Test rankings for bowlers at eighth and 10th spots respectively.

The list is being headed by Australia’s Pat Cummins (904), followed by England’s Stuart Broad and New Zealand’s Neil Wagner.

Two other Indians — Ravindra Jadeja and Ashwin — also feature in the top-10 list for ICC Test rankings for all-rounders, which is being topped by Stokes.

While Jadeja is placed third in the chart with 397 rating points behind West Indies’ Jason Holder, Ashwin is at sixth with 281 points.

In the ICC Test rankings for teams, India is currently placed third after New Zealand jumped to the second spot following its recent 2-0 series win over the West Indies.

India has 114 rating points, two points behind New Zealand and table-toppers Australia, who both have 116 points but the Aussies are ahead on decimal points.

England is placed fourth ahead of Sri Lanka, South Africa, Pakistan, West Indies, Bangladesh and Zimbabwe.

But India has a chance to move up the ranking ladder as it takes on Australia in the four-match Test series, starting Thursday in Adelaide.

Test Rankings: Kohli climbs to 2nd; Pujara, Rahane also feature in top-10

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Nagpur: The First training session conducted after the Covid-19 pandemic, by Jawade Bahudeshiya Shikshan Sanstha on Sports under the unique concept of “Training the Trainers” which was free to all. An initiative by the institution to promote the quality training and coaching of trainers and coaches of Vidharbha with innovative teaching methods and techniques.

The uniqueness of this one day training event was that, it was conducted by Prof. Madhukar Patil on his 80th Birthday. The zeal and energy is still alive, since last 60 years of his sports Training and Coaching, he has conducted numerous such training sessions. He shared his experiences and explanations on the recent trends of coaching and training method.

The training was attended by more than 30 Trainers and Coaches of different games such as Cricket, Football, Badminton, Hockey, Volleyball, Atheletes, etc. Most of them appreciated the event as it is combination of old and New methods of teaching presented by Prof. Madukar Patil.

The one day training event is strickly monitored and conducted under the guidelines of Covid-19 SOP by the government. Wearing of Mask, Hand Sanitizers and Social Distancing is made available and used by all.

The topics of the session were Speed, Agility, Balance, Endurance, and positive attitude in the games.

The Program is organized by Ashwin Jawade and Prabodhan Janbandhu under the banner of “Training the Trainers”. The training session was free for all, and followed by a Hi-Tea.

The students of Hon’ble Prof. Madhukar Patil have highly appreciated the zeal and enthusiasm of their mentor, for conducting such energetic sessions even at the age of 80 years. A small felicitation program is conducted after the training session, which is attended by eminent personalities of Nagpur.

“Training the Trainers” unique lecture series on sports conducted

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Nagpur: Ending all speculations, Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) has appointed Trevor Gonsalves as the coach of the Vidarbha Ranji team for the upcoming season.

The 48-year-old Gonsalves will replace Chandrakant Pandit. The Mumbai-based Pandit ended his three-year tenure with the Vidarbha early this year.

Under the guidance of Pandit, Vidarbha senior team did the magic by winning back-to-back Ranji Trophy and Irani Trophy titles. However, Pandit could not complete the ‘hat-trick of titles’ in the previous season as Vidarbha failed to reach the knock-out stage also.

After the completion of his eventful three-year stint with the Vidarbha side, Pandit now became the coach of Madhya Pradesh Ranji team this season. Earlier during his playing days around two decades ago, Pandit had led MP to great heights with his dynamic leadership qualities.

Gonsalves was the coach of the VCA U-23 team which won the Col CK Nayudu Trophy 2019-20 played at Indore in March, 2019. The brilliant efforts of Gonsalves with the U-23 outfit helped him seal the coveted post of Vidarbha Ranji side this season. There was a talk among the VCA members regarding hiring an outstation senior coach this year too but due to truncated forthcoming season, they might have dropped the idea.

It will be a challenge for Gonsalves to live up to the expectations of local cricket fans and fill the huge void created by Pandit’s absence. Gonsalves’ elevation as the senior Vidarbha team coach from U-23 side meant VCA has trusted the credentials of former Vidarbha medium-pacer.

Gonsalves played 12 First-Class matches for Vidarbha in the early nineties. The right-arm seamer also represented Vidarbha in 11 List ‘A’ matches.

The executive committee of VCA in its meeting on Monday reviewed the upcoming BCCI tournament’s calendar, starting with the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament to be held from January 10 to 31, 2021 as announced by BCCI on Sunday.

The executive committee approved the appointment of Gonsalves as coach of the senior team for this tournament. The executive committee approved the payment of prize money to the victorious U-23 team of Rs 5 lacs each to the playing eleven of the finals and the coach. The other players have been given Rs 3 lacs each and the support staff Rs 2 lacs each.

The felicitation function and the announcement of the prize money could not take place earlier because of the prevailing Covid -19 situation at that time. The executive committee has decided to hold the felicitation function as and when the situation permits.

Trevor Gonsalves replaces Chandu Pandit as Vidarbha Ranji coach for the upcoming season

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Indian skipper Virat Kohli won the toss and chose to bat first.

Australian skipper informs that Tim Paine said that they are happy to bowl first.

Joe Burns and Matthew Wade will open, he informs. Cameron Green will make his debut today. He cleared his concussion test. Pat Cummins handed him his baggy green.

Playing XIs:

India: Virat Kohli (captain), Mayank Agarwal, Prithvi Shaw, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane (vc), Hanuma Vihari, Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Ravichandra Ashwin, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Umesh Yadav.

Australia: Joe Burns, Matthew Wade, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Tim Paine (capt & wk), Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood.

India win toss, opt to bat first

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PHYSICALLY Challenged Cricket Association Nagpur (PCCAN) scored a convincing six-wicket win over Maharashtra State Cricket Association for Disabled (MSCAD) to lift the maiden Sahare Memorial Trophy the other day. The ten-overs a side match was played in memory of Kusumatai Sahare on the occasion of her death anniversary. The event was a joint venture of Aai Kusumatai Sahare Foundation and the Physically Challenged Cricket Association, Nagpur. At the NMC Wathoda Cricket Ground, Near Bhatia Bakery, MSCAD chose to bat first by winning the toss.

The team scored 76-6 in 10 overs with Pawan Shende and Irshad contributing 27 and 10 runs respectively. PCCAN’s Rajesh Chaudhary (1-0-4-2) and Ujjwal Pohir (1-0-8-1) were the successful bowlers. Chasing the target, PCCAN made 77 for four in 8.3 overs. Matin Baig (22), Akshay Dhavad (14), Mangla Adamkar (8) Sanjay Karwade (8) contributed in the winning cause. MSCAD bowlers Yashwant Wagh (1-0-2-2) and Mohsin Khan (1-0-8-1) did well with the ball. Baig was named Man of the Match- Matin, Wagh the Best Bowler, Krishna Sontakke walked away with Best Fielder award was Shende was declared as Best Batsman. The prize distribution programme was conducted by Gurudas Raut. Nitin Harde, Dhiraj Harde, Sarang Chaphale, Ajay Bhute, Sachin Pakhare, Yashwant Wagh, Kalpana Satpute, Mangla Adamkar, Rikesh Bisen, Prashant Gharat, Mahfooz Alam, Janak Sah, Rajesh Chaudhary, Dushyant Hande, Prashant Gaurkar, Prashant Gharat, Mahesh Raut and others helped in making the event successful.

At the outset, the contest was inaugurated by Deputy Mayor of Nagpur Manisha Kothe in presence of Nagesh Sahare, Uttam Mishra (President, MSCAD), Sanjay Bhoskar (Secretary, MSCAD). Nutan Umredkar, (Treasurer MSCAD), Anil Kotangale (Head, PCCAN) Dhananjay Upasani (Head PCCAN) Gurudas Raut (Captain Indian Divyang Team) Rahul Lekurwale and others. Kothe praised the handicapped players and said that everybody learns from them. She assured to organise a state-level and national cricket tournaments in future. Sahare promised to stand with the divyang association in getting justice for them.

The chief guest of the event was Krishna Khopade (MLA, East Nagpur), Smitatai Chakole (Chairman, Nehru Nagar Zone) Jitendra (Bunty) Kukde (Corporator, NMC, Nagpur, Division No. 26D) Raju Dudhankar (Vice-President, Para Volleyball, Maharashtra). Bhushan Dadwe (PCCAN). Sandeep Gavai (Eklavya Krida Awardee) Sachin Thombre (PCCAN), Ashok Katekar (Founder, AK Real Estate), Sanjay Avchad (President, BJP East Nagpur) were among those present. During the concluding ceremony the following divyang players were greeted by Khopade, Sahare and Chakole by giving a memorial: Yashwant Wagh (international player), Ajay Bhute, Matin Baig, Rikesh Bisen (all national divyang players), Atul Harode (national divyang player blind category), Anjesh Tiwari, Abhishek Thawkar (national players), Lakshman Bawankule (international writing competition winner).

PCCAN lift Sahare Cup Beat MSCAD by six wkts

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Umesh shows some intent as he swings a full delivery from Cummins over midwicket for a four.

He tries another wild swing at the next ball, which is short and wide, but misses before he ducks under a quick short ball.

Umesh tries another cross batted slog but is beaten before he gently taps the last ball into the covers and picks a single to keep strike.

Starc from the other end. He starts with a full delivery as Umesh gets a leading edge, trying to flick it.

He skies the next ball high attempting another slog and Matthew Wade takes a well-judged catch at mid-off.

Umesh walks back for six as India lose their ninth wicket, their third of the day.

Bumrah offers no shot to the next ball before he is beaten next ball trying to poke away from his body.

Some width from Starc as Bumrah does well to steer it past point for a four to get off the mark.

Cummins ends the Indian innings in the next over. A good short ball as Shami gloves it and is caught at short leg for a duck as India are bowled out for 244.

India suffered a batting collapse on Day 2, as they lost four wickets for 11 runs in 4.1 overs with Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins taking two wickets each.

Starc was the most successful bowler with 4-53, while Cummins claimed 3-48, with Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon taking one wicket each.

Infact, at one stage India were well placed on 188/3 before the run out of Virat Kohli (74) turned things around as they lost their last seven wickets for 56 runs.

1st Test: India bowled out for 244 in 1st inns

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Australia defeated India by 8 wickets in the opening Test of the four-match series at the Adelaide Oval. The hosts were handed a paltry target of 90 runs, which openers Joe Burns and Matthew Wade made all the more comfortable with a 50-run partnership. India finished with a total of 36/9 in the second innings.

Mohammed Shami was declared retired hurt, after being hit on the right arm by a short delivery from Pat Cummins. It is the visitors’ lowest ever Test total. Mayank Agarwal was the highest run-scorer for India, accumulating 9 runs off 40 deliveries. Josh Hazlewood and Cummins were the top performers with the ball, accounting for five and four wickets respectively.

Day 2 witnessed Australia being bowled out for 191 in the first innings. Skipper Tim Paine was the highest run-scorer for the hosts, remaining unbeaten on 73 runs off 99 deliveries in an innings comprising of 10 boundaries.

Ravichandran Ashwin was the pick of the bowlers for India, accounting for four wickets. India scored 244 runs in the first innings after winning the toss and opting to bat

Australia Thrash India By 8 Wickets To Take 1-0 Series Lead

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Nagpur: Students of Shyam Karate Academy successfully passed the Belt Exam organized by NSKAI Nagpur District at Hindu Mulinchi Shala here recently.

The examination was conducted under the watchful eyes of Sensei Sanjay Ingole. The Chief Examiner was Sanjay Ingole and senior examiners Sensei Mohit Pandiya and Sensei Parag Mule. All students gave credit to their coach Sensei Shyamsundar Verma, Director and Chief Instructor of Shyam Karate Academy and Sensei Roshani Chavhan head coach of Shyam Karate Academy.

YELLOW BELT: Devansh Attargade, Atharv Kadoo, Poonam Chauragade, Simran Sharma and Bishesh Dhal. ORANGE BELT : Ajinkya Tarale and Roshan Sharma. PURPLE BELT: Vipin Shrivastav. BROWN 3rd KYU : Yog Chikram. BROWN 1st KYU : Rushabh Gharde.

Shyam Karate Academy students shine

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India captain Virat Kohli on Monday won the Sir Garfield Sobers Award for the the ICC Male Cricketer of the Decade. The International Cricket Council (ICC) made the announcement via twitter, bestowing the honour on Kohli, who scored 66 out of his 70 international hundreds, in the “ICC Awards” period.

In the same period, he was also the batsman with most fifties (94), most runs (20396) besides having the maximum average (56.97) among players with 70 plus innings.

Overall, the 32-year-old has amassed 12040 runs in ODIs, 7318 runs in Tests and 2928 runs in T20 Internationals, averaging more than 50 across formats.

Kohli named ICC Male Cricketer of the Decade

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India thumped Australia by eight wickets in the second Test on the fourth day to level the four-match series 1-1, in Melbourne, on Tuesday.

Chasing 70 for victory, India overhauled to target in 15.5 overs with more than four sessions to spare.

Skipper Ajinkya Rahane (27 not out) and opener Shubhman Gill (35 not out) took the side past the finish line after India lost Mayank Agarwal (5) and Cheteshwar Pujara (3).

India had wrapped up Australia’s second innings for 200 in the extended opening session after the hosts resumed the day on 133 for six.

India had taken a 131-run lead on the third day with skipper Ajinkya Rahane (112) and Ravindra Jadeja (57) taking the hosts to 326 in reply to Australia’s first innings total of 195.

Number six Cameron Green was top-scorer for the hosts with his 45-run knock while make-shift opener Matthew Wade made 40.

Green and Pat Cummins (22) added 57 runs for the seventh wicket with the pitch offering nothing to the bowlers. The partnership was broken only after the new ball was taken.

For India, debutant pacer Mohammed Siraj (3/37) took three wickets while Jasprit Bumrah (2/54) and Ravindra Jadeja (2/28) and Ravichandran Ashwin (2/71) took two wickets apiece.

2nd Test: India rout Australia by 8 wkts; level series

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The Indian team has lodged an official complaint after the crowd at the Sydney Cricket Ground racially abused pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj over the second and third day of the ongoing Pink Test between India and Australia.

According to BCCI sources, Siraj was allegedly referred to as a ‘monkey’ by a drunk spectator in one of stands at the Sydney Cricket Ground, reliving the infamous Monkeygate episode of the Indian team’s tour of Australia in 2007-08.

The abuses were directed at the Indian duo while they were fielding during the Australian second innings.

While the matter was brought up with the ICC match officials and the security officers at the SCG immediately after the game, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is furious with the turn of events.

According to BCCI sources, Siraj was allegedly referred to as a ‘monkey’ by a drunk spectator in one of stands at the Sydney Cricket Ground, reliving the infamous Monkeygate episode of the Indian team’s tour of Australia in 2007-08.

The abuses were directed at the Indian duo while they were fielding during the Australian second innings.

While the matter was brought up with the ICC match officials and the security officers at the SCG immediately after the game, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is furious with the turn of events.
A BCCI official in the know of developments said that the Indian cricket board stands with the boys as such behaviour is ‘unacceptable’.

“The tour has surely turned sour and the last thing you expect in a civilized society is racial abuse. The ICC (International Cricket Council) and Cricket Australia need to be very responsive to this as the possible alternatives are not very pleasant for cricket, especially during the present circumstances. The Sydney Test has now become an acid test for CA interim CEO Nick Hockley and we are in complete solidarity with our boys. Racial abuse is unacceptable,” the official explained.

Sources aware of developments in the team said that the bowlers initially brought the matter up with stand-in skipper Ajinkya Rahane before the team went into a huddle with the coaching staff led by Ravi Shastri and decided that this sort of behaviour should not and will not be ignored.

The relationship between the two teams has taken a turn in recent times with Queensland’s Health Shadow Minister Ros Bates’ comments regarding quarantine guidelines for the fourth Test in Brisbane also painting the visitors in poor light.

With questions raised on whether the Indian team would be willing to follow strict quarantine protocols for the final Test of the series at The Gabba, Bates had said: “If the Indians don’t want to play by the rules, don’t come.”

She had put out the statement on social media as well and her sentiments were echoed by Queensland’s Shadow Sports Minister Tim Mander.

“If the Indian cricket team wants to spit the dummy and disregard quarantine guidelines in Brisbane for the fourth Test, then they shouldn’t come,” Mander said, as reported by Fox Sports. “The same rules must apply for everyone. Simple,” he added.

This came after India opener Rohit Sharma underwent a 14-day quarantine in Sydney and missed the second Test to ensure that all coronavirus-related protocols were followed to the core.

A BCCI official had made it clear that the comments from Bates was uncalled for and should have been avoided as the Indian board has looked to stand united with Cricket Australia and ensured that the tour goes ahead without any hurdles. The official had said if a public representative does not want the team to go and play, that is ‘hurtful’.

Siraj, Bumrah face racial abuse; India lodge complaint

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Cricket holds an extra special place in the hearts of Indians. As stated in a report by IFSG-AC Nielsen, 67% of the 180 million cricket fans in India who follow cricket online play fantasy sports. It can be safely said that the craze for fantasy cricket is only beginning to rise in India. If you love cricket and enjoy a good challenge, you will surely love Howzat. Playing on this fantasy app is as simple as ABC. As soon as you download the app and sign up, you can start playing by picking one of the ongoing or upcoming matches. Thereafter, all you have to do is showcase your cricket knowledge, create a team of 11 players and compete with other fantasy players to win cash. You can start with low stakes or go all in if you feel confident. Once a match goes live, your team earns points based on the real-match performance of every player on your team and you can check your progress on the “Live” tab.

Fantasy cricket tests your knowledge of the sport, decision-making ability and analytical skills. Knowing a few simple tricks is the key to winning fantasy cricket matches. Take a look at our exclusive tips on how to ace real fantasy cricket like a pro below.

Do your homework

One of the prerequisites to become a skilled player is to learn game rules, strategies and the points system used in the game.Fantasy cricket is all about strategy and knowledge. Make sure you have done your research before selecting a team. Select players based on their past records, fitness, form and adaptability. If you have a soft corner for a certain player, you need to keep those emotions aside and think practically while selecting your dream team.

Choose your captain and vice-captain wisely

It is crucial to create a strong team to score high, but choosing the right captain and vice-captain for your team can do wonders for your game. On Howzat, the captain earns 2 times and the vice-captain earns 1.5 times the points as other players for the same performance. So even if your team has the same players as others’ teams, your captain and vice-captain can serve as trump cards and win you the match.

Play practice matches before joining cash games

You can improve your game by playing practice matches. They are a great way to brush up on your skills and boost your confidence. You can also invite your friends to compete in an exciting league with you. And guess what, you can win real cash bonuses by referring Howzat to your friends.

Invest in players wisely

Always make sure that you invest in players smartly. It is common for a few players to be priced high even when they are in poor form. If you choose such players, you will often have to exclude some other good players. So instead of going by just players’ stature, focus on new and talented players who are in form and create a balanced team. This will increase your chances of winning.

Choose the right players and edit your team if required

Your ability to spot players who can perform well in a match will help you select the right players and score more points. Especially when it comes to T20s and ODIs, it becomes super important to pick the right batsmen. Ensure that you are not ruining your game by selecting those who may never get a chance to bat. Pick players who bat in the first four positions in the batting line-up. While choosing bowlers, go for wicket-taking bowlers because selecting bowlers only on the basis of good economy rates will not get you many points. Another essential but often overlooked key to winning is selecting players who will be actually available to play the game. If you pick a team with players who do not play the game because of injury, etc., you will lose. If any player on your team gets dropped from the team at the last moment because of injury or for any reason, edit your team before the match starts and replace such player(s).

A good understanding of the game and thorough research will help you beat the odds and win in the game of fantasy cricket. In the end, strategizing is important, but equally important is enjoying the sport in its true spirit. Do your homework, strategize and get your daily dose of thrill by playing exciting fantasy cricket matches on Howzat App. Happy gaming!

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A short delivery from Saini as Labuschagne pulls it through square leg for a couple.

But he gets a lifeline next delivery. Saini gets some extra bounce as Labuschange looks to defend but gets the edge and Rahane puts down a simple catch at gully.

And to make matters worse Saini is down with some injury. This is not looking good as Saini walks off the field with injury as part-timer Rohit will complete the last ball of the over.

Rohit bowls medium pace as Labuschagne cuts it for a single.

In the next over, Labuschagne clips Sundar through the leg side for a single. Wade defends the next few deliveries as Pant gets vocal behind the stumps to distract the left-hander.

Wade then takes a single to mid-off and Labuschagne picks one off the last ball.

With Saini off the field with injury, Natarajan comes back into the attack.

The first ball is down the leg side as Labuschagne misses the glance before he is hit on the pads next ball but the leg before shout is turned down with the ball looking to miss the leg stump.

He then flicks the fifth ball through the covers for three runs to bring up Australia’s 100, in the 38th over.

In the next over, Sundar drops short as Labuschagne makes room and cuts it past point for two runs before he defends the rest of the over with caution.

Natarajan drifts on the pads as Wade clips it on the leg side for one and Labuschagne shows some solid defence to keep out the rest of the over.

4th Test: Sundar strikes; Smith out for 36

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Nagpur: Twenty two cyclists from city completed a 150km Brevet Populaire (BP) organised by Nagpur Randonneurs (NR) recently. The BP, which went to Karanja on Amravati Road, was led by Nagpur’s first woman Super Randonneur Jyoti Diwani and Race AcrossWest (1500-plus km in 7 days) finisher Sachin Shirbavikar. Jyoti and Sachin inspired the lot comprising 15 first-timers.

The BP was the second stepping stone to the ultimate cycling goal this month of becoming a randonneur (finishing 200km brevet) in 3 weeks flat. Nagpur Randonneurs is a cycling club under Audax India Randonneurs, which is affiliated to Audax Club Parisien (ACP). Randonneuring is the biggest cycling activity in the world and randonneurs the biggest community.

Apart from Jyoti and Sachin, Sanjay Singh, Pradeep Singh, Aniket Shegaonkar, Himanshu Roy, Biranshu Roy, Shreyas Nisal, Akshat Kumar, Lalit Nirwan, Swati Kulkarni, Piyush Kotkar, Aashay Kekatpure, Salil Ilme, Kishor Ganjare, Gaurao Gajbhiye, Milind Chittawar, Shubham Chaoji, Prajakta Aswar, Anne Wilkinson and Kiran Belsare finished Sunday’s 150km BP.

22 cyclists from city ride 150 kms in 10 hours

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Nagpur: Akshit Dakshindas lived up to his immense potential to emerge champion in the Under-12 boys singles on the second and last day of the Nagpur District Hard Court Tennis Association-organized Home Tennis tournament for the U-12 and U-14 boys and girls which concluded at the Ram Nagar courts here on Sunday.

In an exciting U-12 boys singles summit clash, local boy Akshit Dakshindas rallied back strongly to surprise Pune’s Daksh Patil 1-4, 4-3 (7-4), 10-7.

Ten-year-old Akshat showed a lot of character and mental toughness to overcome the challenge of his higher ranked opponent.

After losing the opening set 1-4, Akshat was down 1-3 in the next set and it looked like it was all over for him.

However, Akshat, a Standard IV student of Bhavans Civil Lines, bounced back in style to shatter the hopes of his rival.

Executing excellent forehand and backhand winners, Akshat claimed the second set 4-3 to restore the parity.

In the decider, Akshat continued his brilliant form to clinch the title with a 10-7 verdict in his favour. Egged on by his parents and friends, Akshat changed gears to perfection on the way to a memorable victory.

Akshit Dakshindas rallies back strongly to clinch U-12 boys singles title in NDHTA Home Tennis tournament