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Erling Haaland wins Gerd Muller Trophy at 2023 Ballon d'Or
Introduced in 2021 as part of the Ballon d’Or ceremony which recognises and celebrates the continent’s elite footballing talent, Haaland becomes only the second player to lift the prestigious prize following in the footsteps of 2021 and 2022 recipient Robert Lewandowski.
Biggest challenge for South Africa will come from India’s great bowling assets: Graeme Smith
Hosts India have been unbeaten in the competition through their dominating all-round performances while South Africa, barring the loss to Netherlands, have been at their absolute best with bat and ball. When India take on South Africa at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on November 5, one can expect fireworks from both teams in what is expected to be a blockbuster clash.
Men's ODI WC: Warner hits back at doubters, says 'I just make everyone look stupid'
Warner has been in exceptional form in the ongoing mega tournament, scoring 413 runs, including two hundreds and a fifty, in 6 matches for Australia. The opener turned 37 last week but his 50-over batting is as destructive as ever. He has peeled off scores 163, 104 and 81 in his last three starts to be the tournament's second-leading run scorer.
Women's Asian Champions Trophy: India beat China 2-1 in a thrilling contest
Deepika opened the scoring in the 15th minute while Salima Tete doubled the lead in the 26th minute for India. China's lone goal came from Jiaqi Zhong in the 41st minute. India quickly established a fluid passing tempo, asserting their dominance over China in the opening quarter.
Men's ODI WC: Shahidi, Omarzai guide Afghanistan to victory after bowlers restrict Sri Lanka
Afghanistan, who had already defeated defending champion England and neighbours Pakistan earlier in the tournament, chased a target of 242 to cause another upset and moved up to fifth position in the points table with six points from three wins in six matches. Afghanistan came up with another clinical performance and thus moved close to a spot in the semifinals.
Sultan of Johor Cup: Indian juniors storm into semis with stunning 6-2 win over New Zealand
Amandeep Lakra scored in the 2nd, 7th and 35th minutes while Arun Sahani (12’, 53’) and Poovanna Chandura Boby (52’) scored goals for India while Luke Aldred (29’, 60’) scored a brace for New Zealand.
Men's ODI WC: All-round Afghanistan beat Sri Lanka to strengthen semifinal hopes
The chase was a masterclass in composure, with Afghanistan recovering from the loss of Rahmanullah Gurbaz in the opening over to chase down their target with seven wickets and 28 balls to spare.
Men's ODI WC: Inzamam-ul-Haq quits as Pakistan chief selector over conflict of interest allegations
Allegations have been made in Pakistan media circles that former captain Inzamam-ul_Haq along with his brother Intisar-ul-Haq and cricketer Mohd Rizwan has set up a player management company called Yazoo International Ltd in the United Kingdom and has recruited a large number of players.
Men's ODI WC: Inzamam quits as Pakistan chief selector over nepotism allegations after team's debacle in India
The Pakistan team has lost four matches in succession including an embarrassing defeat to arch-rivals India and a humiliating loss, for the first time in an ODI, against neighbours Afghanistan.
Men's ODI WC: Farooqi, Rahman star with ball as Afghans restrict Sri Lanka to 241
Electing to bowl first, Farooqi made the breakthrough for Afghanistan when he trapped Dimuth Karunaratne in front of the wicket for 15 as Sri Lanka lost their first wicket with 22 runs on the board.
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