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Qatar World Cup sees most goals
The six goals that went into the back of the net on Sunday means that 172 goals were scored in the 2022 World Cup, one more than the 171 scored in the 1998 and 2014 editions, reports Xinhua.This target has been reached thanks to results, such as Spain's 7-0 thumping of Costa Rica and England's 6-2 win against Iran, despite six goalless draws in the group stage.
Injured Rohit Sharma ruled out of India's second Test against Bangladesh: Report
With Rohit not traveling to Dhaka, vice-captain KL Rahul will continue to lead India in the second and final Test of the series which India is currently leading by 1-0, after winning the first Test at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram by 188 runs. The report says news of Rohit's unavailability emerged on Monday (December 19) after it was found that the skipper's thumb has not fully healed and is suffering from a little bit of stiffness.
It wasn't an easy decision, by any means: Chris Woakes on skipping IPL 2023 Auction
"It wasn't an easy decision, by any means. There's still a part of me that wishes I could go because the IPL is a great tournament and financially it could be very rewarding -- but I didn't want to make the decision solely on finance. It's a tricky scenario: having just won a World Cup, potentially stock could be high.
We need to save Messi a spot for the next World Cup, says Argentina manager Scaloni
"We need to save him a spot for the next World Cup. If he wants to play, he'll be with us," Scaloni was quoted as saying by Xinhua news agency. Messi has repeatedly said that this World Cup - the fifth of his career would be his last. Despite having won the 2021 Copa America and now football's most coveted prize, Scaloni suggested that Messi could still have the motivation to continue his international career beyond Qatar.
'Hypocrisy is mind-boggling', Sehwag slams Australia for Gabba pitch after two-day Test
A total of 34 wickets fell over the course of six sessions and within two days of the first Test. South Africa were shot out for 152 and 99 runs in two innings while Australia were bundled out for 216 in their first innings and struggled to 35/4 in their second innings to win the match by six wickets on Sunday.
Elgar terms Gabba pitch dangerous; Ponting, Hayden slam it; Cummins says it was not unsafe
A total of 34 wickets fell within two days. South Africa were shot out for 152 and 99 runs in two innings while Australia were bundled out for 216 in their first innings and struggled for 35/4 in their second innings to win the match by six wickets on Sunday. In all, 19 wickets fell on the second day on a green top wicket that offered a lot of assistance to both teams' pace attacks.
PM congratulates Argentina on winning the 2022 football world cup
"This will be remembered as one of the most thrilling Football matches! Congrats to Argentina on becoming #FIFAWorldCup Champions! They've played brilliantly through the tournament. Millions of Indian fans of Argentina and Messi rejoice in the magnificent victory!" Modi tweeted, also tagging Argentina President Alberto Fernandez.
Messi has change of heart over retirement from international football
On Sunday, the 35-year-old guided his country to its third title and his one following a 4-2 shootout win over France. "I want to play a few more games as a world champion. I was lucky to clinch every title in my career; this was the only one missing. I want to take this one there (to Argentina) and enjoy it with everybody else," said Messi, who won the Golden boot, becoming the first man to do so twice.
Messi wins Golden Ball, Mbappe gets Golden Boot
The Argentinian forward won the Adidas Golden Ball, which is awarded to the best player by the FIFA Technical Study Group (TSG). Kylian Mbappe from France and Luka Modric from Croatia came second and third respectively. Golden Ball -- Lionel Messi (Argentina)
AUS v SA, 1st Test: Pacer Mitchell Starc joins the 300-wicket club
The pacer is the seventh Australian and the 37th bowler to take 300 or more wickets in Test cricket. He currently has 301 wickets in 142 innings of 74 Test matches at an average of 27.20 and a strike rate of 49.5. He has the best haul of 6-50 and the best match haul of 11-94.
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