Sachin Tendulkar Favors South African T20 Squad For This Reason

The Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar picked his favorite teams for the semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2022. The cricketer also chose two dark horses that could go far in the tournament. The marquee cricket event has begun in Australia that is also the defending champion.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Sachin Tendulkar selects Pakistan and India as two of the four semi-finalists for the T20 World Cup 2022
• India will begin its campaign with Pakistan on the coming weekend
• Sachin Tendulkar also opened up on Jasprit Bumrah missing the event

Who Are The Four Semi-Finalists Of Sachin Tendulkar?

Semi-Finalists Of Sachin Tendulkar

India, Pakistan, Australia, and England are the teams that Sachin Tendulkar believes could reach the semi-final of the 2022 edition of T20. He also chose two teams with high potential to play and even win the final. These are New Zealand and Australia and he calls them dark horses. Sachin said that those were the conditions South Africans got to encounter at home in September-October. They were used to such conditions.

What Did Sachin Tendulkar Say About India-Pakistan Match?

India will play with its arch-rival Pakistan on Sunday in Melbourne and Sachin Tendulkar believes that India has a very good chance to win. He said that the Indian team was well-balanced and they had the confidence to go out and deliver. In fact, Sachin was quite hopeful of their chances and going the full distance.

What Did Sachin Tendulkar Say About Jasprit Bumrah?

Jasprit Bumrah won’t play in the T20 World Cup and Sachin said that not having one of the best fast bowlers would obviously impact the team. Bumrah had always been someone who had been one of the prime … Read the rest

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 Winner Will Get USD 1.6 Million

Ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 starting on Sunday in Australia, ICC shared a pic of “Captain’s Day” with all captains in one frame on its official Twitter handle. The picture was taken when the skippers talked to the media about their respective teams and preparations.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Captain’s Day pic showing all 16 captains of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 squad goes viral
• The total price of the tournament is USD 5.6 million
• The final match of the tournament will be played on 13 November in Melbourne

What Is The Captain’s Day Picture?

The picture shows all 16 captains sharing the dais ahead of the tournament. The captains are allowed to speak to the media before the campaign begins. They discuss the structures of their respective teams and tell how their preparations are going for the tournament.

What Is The Schedule Of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022?

Schedule Of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022

The campaign will start on Sunday with Sri Lanka taking on Namibia in the qualifiers. The Super 12 stage will begin on 22 October with Australia squaring off New Zealand. The arch-rivals India and Pakistan will show their might at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on 23 October.

Namibia, the Netherlands, Sri Lanka, the United Arab Emirates, Ireland, Scotland, the West Indies, and Zimbabwe will play in the first round starting on 16 October.

Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, and South Africa will start their tournament at the Super 12 stage.

What Is The Total Price Value Of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022?

The total price for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 is … Read the rest

Paris Protests World Cup Matches Despite France Being The Defending Champion

Paris will boycott public screening of World Cup matches on giant screens for this season to protest human rights abuses by Qatar and the environmental impact of the FIFA matches in the desert country. Other French cities are expected to follow the move.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Qatar has been criticized for violating the rights of migrant workers and creating air-conditioned stadiums
• There will be no giant screens in public fan zones in Paris this FIFA season as a protest against Qatar
• France is the defending champion in World Cup

Why Is Paris Boycotting Public Screening Of World Cup Matches?

Paris Boycotting Public Screening Of World Cup Matches

Pierre Rabadan, deputy mayor of Paris in charge of sports said that there was the problem of the environmental impact. Rabadan cited air-conditioned stadiums to put force on his words. He further said that the conditions in which those facilities had been built were to be questioned as well.

Qatar Sports Investments owns the city’s football club, Paris Saint-Germain but the move won’t impact the relations between them. Rabadan said that they had very constructive relations with the club and its entourage yet it didn’t prevent them to say when they disagree.

Why Are The Allegations Of Human Rights Violations And Environmental Damage Against Qatar?

The gas-rich emirate employed 30,000 migrant workers, mostly from South Asia, for building the World Cup infrastructure including air-conditioned stadiums, metro lines, roads, and hotels worth tens of billions of dollars. It was alleged that their safety and health were compromised by the Qatar authorities. Also, the environmental impact of air-conditioned stadiums is cited as a reason to protest.

French environmental activists are supporting the move saying that the public … Read the rest

This Picture Of Roger Federer Is Breaking The Internet

A picture of Roger Federer with Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Andy Murray generated a huge response on Twitter. The picture was shared by the Swiss tennis maestro on Thursday when the four tennis legends were going for a practice session.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Roger Federer has announced retirement from the professional sport after Laver Cup 2022
• He will play his final ATP Tour match in doubles with Rafael Nadal on Friday
• He hasn’t played since 2021 due to a knee injury

What Is The Importance Of That Picture?

People were delighted to see the four tennis legends together. And they gave the picture over 4,10,000 likes and 40,000 retweets. These tennis stars have won 66 Grand Slams over them. But tennis fans were more delighted to see Federer and Nadal together as they are known for being arch rivals on the tennis court.

In two decades of rivalry, they played 40 times including in 9 Grand Slam finals. Nadal holds a 24-16 winning record. But this time they are on the same side. Together they have won 42 Grand Slam titles.

Which Tournament Roger Federer Is Playing On Friday?

Roger Federer Is Breaking The Internet

Roger Federer is playing the Laver Cup 2022 and it is going to be the last tournament of his professional tennis career. On Friday, he will play his final ATP Tour match alongside long-time rival and friend Rafael Nadal. And the fans are crazy to see the two tennis legends on the same side of the net in the Ryder Cup-style event. They were the last scene together at the Laver Cup 2017.

Dogged by a knee injury, Roger Federer has been out of … Read the rest

UEFA Nations League Saturday Fixture Slovenia V/S Norway Predicted

Slovenia and Norway have entered the next leg of the UEFA Nations League and are set to play at the Stožice Sports Park on Saturday. And this match is going to be very interesting in many ways.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Slovenia will meet Norway on Saturday in UEFA Nations League
• A draw against Serbia brought Slovenia back into the game
• Norway defeated Sweden and entered the game
• Predictions are being made based on their team and past performance

Recent Performance Of Slovenia And Norway

Slovenia played their recent match with Serbia which was a 2-2 draw. Both the teams played well but none could beat the other. PAOK winger Andrija Zivkovic and Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic scored goals for Serbia but Serbia players Panathinaikos midfielder Adam Gnezda Cerin and Red Bull Salzburg striker Benjamin Sesko canceled those goals. But Serbia sent their Mallorca goalkeeper Predrag Rajkovic off after the game.

Norway beat Sweden 3-2 in a striking performance by Manchester City superstar Erling Braut Haaland and Real Sociedad striker Alexander Sorloth. Haaland scored a brace and Sorloth contributed one goal. But Norway had to contend with goals by RB Leipzig forward Emil Forsberg and Coventry City striker Viktor Gyokeres.

Slovenia V/S Norway Prediction

Slovenia V/S Norway Prediction

Slovenia makes a strong team with Jan Oblak and Benjamin Sesko being its star players. But the eyes will be on the 19-year-old Sesko who is one of the best young players in the world. Even Chelsea and Manchester United … Read the rest

For Mohammad Hafeez, India Is “Laadla” Of World Cricket

Former Pakistan cricket captain Mohammad Hafeez is of the view that India gets pampered in world cricket because the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) generates more revenue than others. Also, he gave a frank opinion on Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Mohammad Hafeez called BCCI “Laadla” because of the revenue it generates
• The former Pakistan cricket captain also said that the Indian skipper was under pressure
• India beat Pakistan and Hong Kong in Asia Cup

Why Did Mohammad Hafeez Call BCCI “Laadla”?

Mohammad Hafeez Call BCCI Laadla

Mohammad Hafeez shared a video discussion on PTV sports with the caption “Laadla” on his Twitter handle. He is seen saying that he doesn’t know a lot, but he knows that in their society, whoever is the earner is loved by everyone, is the most laadla (pampered), and gets the most kisses from everyone.

When the anchor asked if the Indians are “Laadlas” because they played so well or because they made more money, Hafeez replied that it was the latter factor.

He said that India was a revenue-making country. So even in bilateral series across the world, where they got sponsorship, they got a jackpot, it was hard to deny those things.

What Did Mohammad Hafeez Say About Rohit Sharma

Mohammad Hafeez first asked to play the video of the match when India beat Hong Kong by 40 runs and said that Rohit Sharma looked weak, afraid, and confused at the time of toss. But his body language changed after winning the match. He seemed confident. Hafeez said that captaincy was putting lots of pressure … Read the rest

Hardik Pandya Won Hearts With His Cricket And Sportsmanship

India beat Pakistan by 5 wickets in the Asia Cup clash on Sunday in Dubai. But what made news was the picture of Hardik Pandya hugging Mohammad Rizwan from behind. It was a historic match where both teams displayed unmatched sportsmanship.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Hardik Pandya’s superb game and sportsmanship won hearts
• His clip of hugging Mohammad Rizwan is winning hearts on the Internet
• India will next play with Hong Kong on Wednesday

What Was Hardik Pandya’s Score?

Pakistan scored 147 in 19.5 overs and gave India a target of 148 in 20 overs in the Asia Cup Group A clash on Sunday at the Dubai International Stadium. Team India defeat Pakistan by five wickets in 19.4 overs. Hardik Pandya smashed 33 runs off just 17 balls with four boundaries and one sixer. He also took three wickets. It was an all-round performance by Hardik Pandya.

When Did Hardik Pandya Hug Mohammad Rizwan?

Hardik Pandya Hug Mohammad Rizwan

It was a beautiful shot from the match. Seeing two players from opposite teams in a friendly gesture, especially in India and Pakistan is rare. But this rare event was caught on Sunday when Hardik Pandya Hugged wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan from behind.

How India Won The Match?

Hardik Pandya was at his best on Sunday. In the last over, India needed 6 runs from 4 balls. Hardik Pandya was on the batting wicket. He played a dot ball against Mohammad Nawaz and gestured towards Dinesh Karthik that he was in control. And he played the winning shot on the next ball. But it would not have been possible without the 4 wickets including that of Pakistan captain Babar Azam that Bhuvneshwar Kumar took. The pacer took … Read the rest

Neeraj Chopra Made India Proud With 89.08m Throw In Diamond League

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra became the first Indian to win a Diamond League event in Lausanne on 26 August 2022. The 24-year-old javelin thrower opened with an unbeatable 89.08m throw that turned out to be the winning throw at the end. With this victory, he qualified for the Diamond League finals in Zurich next month.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Czech Republic’s Jakub Vadlejch finished second with an 85.88m throw
• American Curtis Thompson was third with an 83.72m throw
• Neeraj Chopra skipped Commonwealth Games in Birmingham due to an injury
• Chopra qualified for Diamond League Finals and the 2023 World Championships

How Did Neeraj Chopra Make History in Lausanne?

 

Neeraj Chopra Make History in Lausanne

Neeraj Chopra had three valid throws (85.18m in second and 80.04m in sixth) in the event after passing his third and fifth attempts. But his opening throw (89.08m) kept him ahead of others. His nearest rival Czech Republic’s Jakub Vadlejch who is also the Tokyo Olympic silver medallist began as the top seed in Lausanne with a season-best of 90.88m throw but finished at second with 85.88. American Curtis Thompson finished third with 83.72.

What Did Neeraj Chopra Say About His Feat?

A jubilant Neeraj Chopra said that he was delighted with his result. He further said that 89m was a great performance. He was very pleased as he was coming back from an injury and that night was a good indicator that he had recovered well.

Neeraj Chopra went on to say that he had to skip Commonwealth Games due to injury and he was a bit nervous. That night had given him a lot of confidence to finish the season on a high, with a strong performance in the … Read the rest

Court Upheld The Privacy Of Kobe Bryant While Awarding $31 Million Damages

A recent court order brought the memories of the tragic death of Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna. The Los Angeles Lakers legend died in a helicopter crash in January 2020. The court ordered Los Angeles County to pay $31 million in damages to Kobe’s widow and a co-plaintiff.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Sheriff’s deputies and firefighters took pictures of the January 2020 helicopter carnage
• A Los Angeles court hearing of the matter finds it a case fit for misconduct
• The court orders compensation for mental trauma for the families of the deceased

What Is The Photo Case?

In January 2020, Sheriff’s deputies and firefighters rushed to the spot on hearing the news of a helicopter crash. The chopper was carrying Kobe Bryant, his daughter, and several others to a girls’ basketball tournament in nearby Thousand Oaks when it ran into rough weather and crashed. The officials who visited the crash sites took pictures of the mangled remains including the champion Kobe Bryant and his daughter.

Kobe Bryant

The trial court learned that some of the officials showed the photos to members of the public including a bartender. One official even texted the pictures to a friend while playing video games. The court took notice of the incident and ordered $16 million to Bryant, and $15 million to Chester.

Who Was Chris Chester?

Chris Chester was the husband of Sarah, the co-plaintiff. He and his daughter, Payton, also perished in the crash. Sarah sued for emotional trauma over the pictures which she feared could land in the public domain. But Chester’s lawyer had called for $1 million for every year of the plaintiffs’ expected lives.

Who

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Commonwealth Games 2022 Day 6 Events For India

India wrote history on the fifth day of the Commonwealth Games 2022 by winning two gold and two silver medals in a day. It was a big win by the Indian contingent and now the team India is hopeful of continuing its winning streak on the 6th Day at CWG 2022.

CWG 2022 Day 5 Highlights

CWG 2022 Day 5 Highlights
  1. India won the gold in the women’s four lawn bowls event and it was India’s first gold medal in the sport
  2. Men’s table tennis team brought gold for the country by defeating Singapore in the event
  3. Weightlifter Vikas Thakur won silver in the men’s 96kg category
  4. Indian badminton team also won silver in the mixed team event

CWG 2022 Day 6 Highlights

CWG 2022 Day 6

Lawn Bowls: In men’s singles, Mridul Borgohain will take on Chris Locke at 1 PM and Ian McLean at 4 PM.

Wrestling: Lovepreet Singh (men’s 109kg) at 2 PM, Purnima Pandey (women’s 87+kg) at 6:30 PM, and Gurdeep Singh (men’s 109+kg) at 11 PM.

Judo (2:30 PM): Tulika Mann vs TBD (women’s 78kg quarterfinals), Deepak Daswal vs Eric Jean Sebastian (men’s +100kg elimination round of 16) followed by knockout matches.

Para Table-Tennis (3:10 PM): All eyes would be on Bhavina Patel, Sonalben Manubhai Patel, and Baby Sahana Ravi in women’s singles classes 3-5 Group 1, Group 2, and classes 6-10 Group 1 categories respectively. In men’s singles, the country expects medals from Raj Aravindan Alagar in class 3-5 Group 1 category.

Hockey (3:30 PM): Women’s Pool A (India vs Canada), Men’s Pool B (India vs Canada, 6:30 PM).

Squash (3:30 PM): Joshana/Harinder vs Sri Lanka in the mixed doubles round of 32 and Saurav Ghoshal (if qualifies) … Read the rest