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  2. jayshah Says:
    January 5, 2022 at 4:08 AM

    Pujara and Rahane playing a blinding counter attack knock each. 50’s each in under 70 balls.

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    • Yodha Says:
      January 5, 2022 at 4:34 AM

      167 for 5 now in trouble again with Pujara, Rahane and Pant all perishing to Rabada. What else can you expect from a 36 all out team?

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  3. Shivaay Says:
    January 5, 2022 at 4:09 AM

    Glad to see seniors Pujara and Rahane deliver what’s expected of them on a tricky wicket in the absence of Kohli.

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    • Yodha Says:
      January 5, 2022 at 10:26 PM

      Long rope without any returns. Drop both of ’em. Why denying a talent like Shreyas Iyer who got a fabulous century on debut?

      Form is real performance of character, Class is casteism for the escapist.

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      • Yodha Says:
        January 6, 2022 at 1:03 AM

        Both need the Usman Khwaja treatment . Drop them and ley them work domestically. And give them a single comeback opportunity. If they score a daddy ton, persist (with caution) for extended run

        No one has the guts to take hard decisions.

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  6. Yodha Says:
    January 6, 2022 at 10:59 AM

    At one end, India skipper is the first one to get out and start the wicket procession, while the Proteas skipper scores nearly 100 seeing his team to victory. Keep giving longer ropes to Non Performers.

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    • Yodha Says:
      January 6, 2022 at 9:26 PM

      we need dogged batters like Elgar and Dravid over class that are KL Rahul, Kohli, Pujara, Rahane, Rohit, Agrawal, Gill, Ashwin or attacking such as Pant

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    • jayshah Says:
      January 10, 2022 at 4:41 AM

      1. Australia should never have had a process that implicates anyone like this in first place. It should be firm YES or NO before even stepping foot on plane.
      2. Australia have known for at least a year about this. Why does it have to come about AFTER Djokovic is in Australia itself.
      3) if chain of pictures is true why is Djokovic out AFTER testing positive and risking others
      4) Is Djokovic actually covid positive or is it a fake positive to get into Australia?

      Why Why Why do people have to make things complicated?

      I’m more on Djokovic side here because like many people they can see how government don’t even obey there own rules and regulations. So he’s probably trying to pull one off here from under the carpet. Fair play but at same time it’s very irresponsible if he’s covid positive on Dec 16th.

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      • jayshah Says:
        January 10, 2022 at 4:42 AM

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  8. sanjana Says:
    January 10, 2022 at 5:06 AM

    Well, I hope he is not allowed to play after all the drama by his country and his parents.
    If it was an Indian or Pakistani celebrity, he would not have received the same treatment on the Australian soil. They would have been deported immediately.
    A day after Australia cancelled the visa of men’s tennis world No.1 Novak Djokovic because is unvaccinated, the Australian Border Force (ABF) is now checking the entry details of other foreign players in the country for the Australian Open.
    Australia mandates not just a Covid vaccine certificate but also a negative RT-PCR test 72 hours prior to arriving in the country.
    Czech player Renata Voracova had joined Novak Djokovic in the immigration detention on Thursday despite already having been allowed into the country and playing in a match before having her visa cancelled.

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    • jayshah Says:
      January 10, 2022 at 9:03 AM

      I’m NOW LIVID with Djokovic.
      He has tested positive on Dec 16th
      Next 2days he is out at some school charity event and then with French magazine L’Equipe.

      1)On Section 501 Australia should kick Djokovic back home after failing character test of human being. This is not even a moral quandary anymore.

      Djokovic has either
      1) falsified PCR test – quite easily possible in a country where he is considered a GOD
      2) He tested positive and hung around children and magazines for next 2 days

      Tell me which option is worse.

      Australia can still invoke S501 but I prefer to see fellow colleagues shun Djokovic and refuse to play him and let him celebrate his victory 🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕

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  10. sanjana Says:
    January 14, 2022 at 2:25 AM

    Novak Djokovic’s Visa Cancelled By Australia For Second Time, Faces 3-Year BanAustralia’s government cancelled Novak Djokovic’s visa for a second time Friday as it sought to deport the tennis superstar over his Covid-19 vaccine status.

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  11. Yodha Says:
    January 14, 2022 at 3:40 PM

    Shivaay, Keep giving a longer rope to failures such as this batting line up and we will never win in SA. SA gave opportunities to yoing blood like Petersen and Jensen and they have delivered and how.

    Yet we deprive likes of Shreyas Iyer and Vihari of making a mark with chances for PuRane

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  12. Naveen Says:
    January 15, 2022 at 7:40 PM

    When Virat took over as Test captain, India winning a test overseas was an achievement, now if India lose an overseas test series it is an upset. And that’s how far he has taken Indian cricket forward, and that will be his legacy. Congratulations on successful reign @imVkohli 👏🏻 https://t.co/My2MOXNwMc

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    • Shivaay Says:
      January 16, 2022 at 2:21 AM

      Not quite true when you consider India almost won in Aus in 2003 against the invincibles, won in Pakistan in 04, WI in 06, England in 07 & NZ in 09. The 1-1 draw in SA in 2010-11 is our best performance in SA yet.

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      • Yodha Says:
        January 16, 2022 at 3:29 AM

        yes, while today’s pace bowling is the best the Ganguly led team were best Indian top 6 batting team by a mile – Gambhir, Sehwag, Dravid, SRT, VVS, Ganguly

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        • Shivaay Says:
          January 16, 2022 at 3:49 PM

          Strong batting line ups help you set up games and save games. Exactly why we played so many respectable draws overseas in the 2000s despite having just 2 match winning bowlers in Kumble & Zaheer, the batsmen made sure we got huge runs on board. Today’s incompetent batting line up is incapable of batting even 90 overs a day to set up the game for their bowlers. Most seem to be batting in T20 mode in tests. They need to watch Dean Elger’s performance or some of their coach’s innings.

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      • Naveen Says:
        January 16, 2022 at 3:31 AM

        Yes those win were celebrated. Several other Losses were not accounted. Virat’s era and this resignation does provide accoutability like never before.

        Also role of Gaguly has come our negative. Virat got under unnecessary pressure after Sourav became BCCI president. The hunger for power and dominance instead of focussing on administration and well being of players, can destroy talent, captains and teams.

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        • Yodha Says:
          January 16, 2022 at 4:45 AM

          I suspect Kohli might be backing his friends like Rahane and Pujara, while Ganguly might want to drop these non performers

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        • Shivaay Says:
          January 16, 2022 at 3:01 PM

          Kohli’s atrocious on field behavior is the real long rope. This guy needs to be banned for a year for his ridiculous antics. He’s as much a disgrace to the game as Ricky Ponting during his infamous days as captain. Today’s 2 minute noodle T20 gen has no idea of Ganguly’s contribution to shaping Indian cricket.

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        • Shivaay Says:
          January 16, 2022 at 3:13 PM

          Accountability is the reason why Sourav was sacked in 2005 and Rahul resigned in 2007 despite winning in England against a formidable English side, something that Kohli’s side would never manage anyway. Barring having the record of not losing a single home series in his tenure, his performance as captain has been mediocrity of the highest level. 2 series defeats against a second rung South Africa, a 1-4 result in England, disgraceful losses to NZ and even the Aussie win was under Rahane (36 all out with him at the helm!). Not to forget the shocking WC semi final exit against a lackluster Kiwi side which was on a losing spree at the time (compare this with 2003s run).

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        • Yodha Says:
          January 16, 2022 at 10:07 PM

          Add the disappointment of T20I world Cup exit and first ever loss to Pakistan.

          But Kohli did have issues with coaches like he ousted Anìl Kumble before. Now same problem with Rahul Dravid. He was most comfortable with Bevda Ravi Shastri, as he got a free hand with that drunkard.

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    • Krish Says:
      January 16, 2022 at 11:21 PM

      Easily Indias best test captain by a mile. Walked the talk, was okay to play 5 bowlers, was never worried about his own average anytime, played for a win every time he walked out. 40 test wins will never be crossed ever. A bit sad that he has to resign due to external factors. As such he could have continued in tests for sometime and let Rahul continue in white ball. Amazing dedication to fitness and probably his vision of creating a wolf pack of pace bowlers who are fit will help the next captain. He can walk way with his head held high. The wins in Aus, Eng, Wi, SL are all special and in home he never even drew a single series forget losing one

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      • Yodha Says:
        January 17, 2022 at 12:15 AM

        He did lose the first Test against England at Chennai by selecting Shahbaaz Nadeem. His selections were disappointing. Supporting talent such as Bumrah, Shami, Siraj is one thing but selecting rank non performers was the cause of this fall as a captain

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        • Krish Says:
          January 17, 2022 at 3:13 AM

          I mean he never lost a SERIES in India. Not even a Drawn one. Every series in India is a win. Anyways i dont think he was being asked to resign. We are leading vs England 2-1 and that was just the last over seas series. We have finished No 1 last 6 years and have won 6 test maces on the trot. These are outstanding numbers which will stand the test of time. He has resigned on his own and we can respect that decision and move on. Yes he clinged on to Rahane for too long but then now the younger lots will get their chance. Virat as a batsman still remains very important for the team.
          Contrary to misconceptions, Kohli didnt inherit anything from Dhoni. Shami and Umesh were 10 test old, Jadeja was 12 test old, Ashwin was 23 test old but had presided over the 2012 test series loss in India. The only fully developed bowler he got was Ishant Sharma who had played 54 tests but was averaging over 39 at that time. Less said about the batters the better that he got. No Fab 4 nothing. And he leaves behind probably atleast 6 or 7 pace bowlers who will perform for the next captain. The side he inherited was No 7 in test ranking, the side he leaves behind is No 1 in test rankings. The vision of having fast 5 bowlers was put into place from the very first he managed. Kohli shouts in the face of classic middle class values: shyness, conformity, niceness. He is more Australian and will never appeal to people who will rather keep Rahane in the team who has no tattoos. He defied convention. No wonder Australians like him as much as any other cricketer they like.Kohli stood for test cricket, he gave it importance and the next captain has to do the same for it to thrive in India.
          I dont want to compare him with any predecessor but for me he is the best. And i have seen cricket since the Kerry Packer era. One can have their opinion and no point debating that. I will stand with mine

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        • Yodha Says:
          January 17, 2022 at 5:24 AM

          Dhoni quit captaincy when there was a clear successor. Kohli is leaving the team in a limbo, no clear successor. Rohit’s not a certainty in SENA countries having only one century at Lord’s. Rahul blows hot and cold while Pant may be too immature.

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        • Yodha Says:
          January 17, 2022 at 5:25 AM

          correction: Rohit’s century was at the Oval, not Lord’s

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      • Shivaay Says:
        January 17, 2022 at 12:46 AM

        Indeed. Defeating minnows WI & SL and a half strength Aus, abusing every single opponent, shouting into stump mics, losing every important game as captain and what not. Great captains are one’s who form and shape a generation, not ones who inherit an already formed structure and mess it up with antics. Kohli’s no match to the likes of Pataudi, Wadekar, Kapil, Sourav & MSD.

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        • Yodha Says:
          January 17, 2022 at 2:27 AM

          Problem is entire middle order are beyond their prime. Pujara, Kohli and Rahane are in 33 and above years old. Players are in their prime 28-32 years range . There should be more focus to play such batters in late twenties.

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  15. Yodha Says:
    January 21, 2022 at 5:35 PM

    what a pathetic performance by Rahul the batter and the csptain. He has single handedly turned the tide for South Africa in the Tests and now struggling with the ODIs. He is making a part time bowler like Markram serm like Saqlain Mushtaq. Batted very slowly and selfishly in 2nd ODI

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  16. munna Says:
    January 22, 2022 at 3:36 AM

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  21. An Jo Says:
    February 9, 2022 at 11:01 AM

    Impressive performance from Prasidh. He can generate pace and bounce. Washington Sunder’s over to Odeon Smith was quite good.

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  23. An Jo Says:
    February 15, 2022 at 3:48 AM

    Accha now even Glen Maxwell has a desi; a TamBrahm from Mambalam no less as his wife…all desi girls going for whities; Apte, Zinta, Ilena, God knows who else…

    What’s lacking in us? I mean I know 1000 things lacking in me…but there are other text-book corroborated desi guys as well…

    https://www.timesnownews.com/sports/cricket/article/glenn-maxwell-set-to-marry-indian-origin-fiance-wedding-card-printed-in-tamil-goes-viral-see-pic/858777

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  25. An Jo Says:
    February 16, 2022 at 9:59 AM

    So Bishnoi is new googly wunder-kid googly bowler?

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    • An Jo Says:
      February 16, 2022 at 11:44 AM

      Kohli is effing up big time. 17 of 12. He’s just not able to get into form. Is this his leanest patch? He is literally struggling…

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      • Optimis Says:
        February 16, 2022 at 12:20 PM

        He hasn’t been playing well in T20 for a while. Though he was scoring decent runs for RCB, his strike rate suffered after the PP putting pressure on others

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  26. An Jo Says:
    February 18, 2022 at 10:04 AM

    That was one ridiculous shot by Pant – one handed – with a ‘heavy’ bat on the leg for 6…seriously ridiculous…

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  27. Yodha Says:
    February 20, 2022 at 9:16 PM

    now what has Virat achieved as a captain? no ICC trophies for him. What was all the comparison with MSD and trying to show that VK is a better captain than the legend himself.

    Will those people kindly justify their opinions now in reply below

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  31. An Jo Says:
    March 4, 2022 at 5:37 AM

    Last month, there was huge controversy when a journalist reported that a ‘BCCI official’ had been interfering with team selection for quite some time. The journalist said the official did so by inviting himself to selection committee meeting despite knowing that he had no business attending those meetings.

    The former India captain not just rejected the accusations thrown at him but also offered a gentle reminder to his critics — much before becoming the BCCI boss, he was a celebrated India cricketer and played in a whopping 424 international matches — 113 of them Tests.

    https://www.rediff.com/cricket/report/how-ganguly-undermined-indias-selectors/20220304.htm

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  32. jayshah Says:
    March 4, 2022 at 9:18 AM

    Shane Warne is no more. Unbelievable, cannot believe such horrible news.

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    • Shivaay Says:
      March 4, 2022 at 9:38 AM

      A complete disaster but not entirely surprising knowing his lifestyle.. a great great cricketer nevertheless! Will be sorely missed

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  34. Z Says:
    March 4, 2022 at 10:00 AM

    Great Crickter.

    RIP…

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  35. munna Says:
    March 7, 2022 at 5:40 AM

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  36. sanjana Says:
    March 8, 2022 at 12:08 AM

    Sunil Gavaskar Expresses Regret Over Ill-Timed Comment On Shane Warne”In hindsight, that question should not have been asked and I should not have answered as it was not the right time for any comparison or evaluation,” Sunil Gavaskar said.

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  40. munna Says:
    March 24, 2022 at 5:32 AM

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  42. sanjana Says:
    March 30, 2022 at 6:52 AM

    Former Mumbai Cricketer Rahul Mankad, Son of Vinoo Mankad, Passes Away – Report

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  43. An Jo Says:
    March 31, 2022 at 1:30 PM

    Pak easily chasing a huge total of 348 with Imam-ul-Haq’s knock and Babar just splitting the Australian ‘attack’ wide open. Babar is turning out to the next Mr. Consistent in the sub-continent. God knows when our Mr. Virat comes back to form…

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  44. munna Says:
    April 2, 2022 at 1:20 PM

    check complete thread..

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  46. sanjana Says:
    April 7, 2022 at 6:35 AM

    “Anil Kumble Too Much Of A Disciplinarian, Team Members Weren’t Happy”: Former BCCI Committee Of Administrators Head Vinod Rai In BookIn his recently published book ‘Not Just A Nightwatchman: My Innings with BCCI’, published by ‘Rupa’, Rai touched upon various issues that he dealt with during his 33-month tenure.

    https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/anil-kumble-too-much-of-a-disciplinarian-team-members-werent-happy-former-bcci-committee-of-administrators-head-vinod-rai-in-book-2868226#pfrom=home-ndtv_topstories

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  50. sanjana Says:
    April 18, 2022 at 8:37 AM

    “Men’s Uniforms Were Re-Stitched For Women’s Players”: Former BCCI Committee of Administrators Chairman Vinod Rai
    https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/mens-uniforms-were-re-stitched-for-womens-players-former-bcci-committee-of-administrators-chairman-vinod-rai-2897481#pfrom=home-ndtv_topscroll

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  53. An Jo Says:
    April 27, 2022 at 9:39 AM

    Just like Shastri, Key has also been an acclaimed commentator for a long time and doesn’t have a coaching degree as he tries to ease into a new and very different role.

    “I didn’t have coaching badges [either]. Level one? Level two? **** that. And in a country like India, there is always jealousy or a gang of people willing you to fail. I had a thick skin, thicker than the leather of the Dukes ball you use. A real solid hide.

    “And you need a bloody hide over here. Rob will develop this as he does the job, because every day you are judged. And I am glad he has a lot of captaincy experience from his time at Kent, because communication with the players is absolutely paramount,” Shastri was quoted as saying by the British newspaper.

    https://m.rediff.com/cricket/report/in-india-jealous-gang-wanted-me-to-fail-ravi-shastri-wtc/20220426.htm

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  54. Master Says:
    April 29, 2022 at 6:13 PM

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  57. munna Says:
    May 3, 2022 at 1:39 PM

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  58. munna Says:
    May 6, 2022 at 4:23 PM

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  65. munna Says:
    May 20, 2022 at 7:00 AM

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  66. munna Says:
    May 21, 2022 at 4:44 PM

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  67. munna Says:
    May 21, 2022 at 4:47 PM

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  68. munna Says:
    May 23, 2022 at 5:46 AM

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  69. munna Says:
    May 26, 2022 at 4:59 PM

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    • jayshah Says:
      May 29, 2022 at 6:01 PM

      Gujju won?

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      • munna Says:
        May 29, 2022 at 6:37 PM

        yes. Firs timer and with potent bowling than batting.
        Hardik looked much mature; at times played sheet anchor role.
        Many fast bowler who have come through. It would be interesting to see fight between Umraan Malik, Kuldeep Sen, Mohsin Khan, Dayal, Chaudhary, Arshdeep..
        ps – Only today realized that Gary K is not coach but Ashish Nehra!

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      • Yodha Says:
        May 29, 2022 at 6:51 PM

        Gujjus are running the country. Why are you surprised with IPL Tournament win?

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  72. Juggie Says:
    June 10, 2022 at 11:42 AM

    can India afford playing three wicketkeepers in Pant, Kishan and DK in the T20Is? Would rather prefer a bowling option like Venkatesh Iyer instead

    Drop Pant and get Hardik to lead instead.

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  77. munna Says:
    June 24, 2022 at 3:13 AM

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  78. sanjana Says:
    June 29, 2022 at 2:32 AM

    Contemporaries mourn World Cup winner Varinder’s demise
    Singh, 75, was a gold medallist at the 1975 Kuala Lumpur Hockey World Cup and won bronze at the 1972 Munich Olympics.

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  80. munna Says:
    July 2, 2022 at 1:39 PM

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  81. An Jo Says:
    July 3, 2022 at 12:38 PM

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  82. An Jo Says:
    July 4, 2022 at 8:11 AM

    Kohli’s dismissal:

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  83. Juggie Says:
    July 5, 2022 at 6:41 PM

    Djokovic overcomes Sinner after being 2 sets down. What a champ!!
    https://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/video/media/ff9a0ea908d7d5f7d2b555b5d059ae54.html

    In the 90s, Becker, Edberg, Graf won Grand Slams when they were teens. Why doesn’t that happen anymore? Sinner identified as the next big talent since Djokovic will be 21 years in August

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  85. An Jo Says:
    July 10, 2022 at 4:39 PM

    What the fish is wrong with Kyrgios? He’s acting like a petulant child; needs therapy IMMEDIATELY.

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    • An Jo Says:
      July 10, 2022 at 6:46 PM

      But there was also the dark side and an audible obscenity warning in the third set after ranting about a heckling female fan.

      “Looks like she’s had 700 drinks bro,” Kyrgios shouted at umpire Renaud Lichtenstein.

      Asked later about the incident, he said: “I don’t need someone absolutely smashed talking to me point in, point out. Do you know what I mean?

      “I’ve been on a couple nights out in my life, and I knew that she had too many. I told the umpire, she’s speaking to me a lot, she’s drunk. What are you going to do about it?”

      In the heat of battle, Kyrgios also vented his frustration at his entourage, letting rip when he dropped serve at 4-4 in the third set having led 40-0 — a game that proved crucial.

      Sitting on his chair at the changeover he yelled across the court, accusing his team, sat close by the Royal guests, of not offering him enough support. “Why? Why?” he shouted repeatedly.

      But there were none of the really unsavoury antics that have blighted his career and the Centre Court crowd were roaring him on in the fourth set, hoping for a decider.

      https://www.rediff.com/sports/report/beaten-but-unbowed-kyrgios-leaves-his-mark/20220711.htm

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  86. munna Says:
    July 11, 2022 at 4:37 AM

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  87. Juggie Says:
    July 11, 2022 at 8:43 PM

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  88. Shivaay Says:
    July 13, 2022 at 10:34 AM

    Reliving 20 years of this very special Natwest win, the victory that paved the way for a new era in Indian cricket. Saurav Ganguly’s bold decision of playing a 7-4 combination with Dravid keeping wickets not only led Team India to glory in England but a subsequent Champions Trophy win and a memorable 2003 world cup campaign as well. Storming into a World cup final played in South Africa with the level of confidence and dominance our team did was perhaps a greater achievement than winning the championship at home in 2011 in my opinion.

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  89. munna Says:
    July 17, 2022 at 4:09 AM

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  90. Shivaay Says:
    July 17, 2022 at 3:02 PM

    What a way to celebrate 20 years of Lords 2002 👌👏🇮🇳🇮🇳 #HardikPandya #RishabhPant

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    • Juggie Says:
      July 17, 2022 at 3:24 PM

      Jadeja 7*(15). That’s really a good support. I’ve seen Ishant and Bumrah provide more runs as support than that

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  91. Shivaay Says:
    July 19, 2022 at 3:55 AM

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  92. munna Says:
    July 23, 2022 at 4:16 AM


    complete

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  93. sanjana Says:
    July 24, 2022 at 8:57 AM

    Neeraj Chopra lost or won?
    He is not too happy winning silver instead of gold.
    Next time better luck!

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  95. sanjana Says:
    July 30, 2022 at 2:28 PM

    Commonwealth Games 2022 Day 2 Live Updates: CWG Live: Lifter Mirabai Chanu wins India’s first gold medal in Birmingham

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  96. sanjana Says:
    August 4, 2022 at 1:10 AM

    Mumbai Indians Star Meets Mother After 9 Years, Pic Goes ViralMumbai Indians all-rounder Kumar Kartikeya Singh on Wednesday shared a picture with his mother and wrote a moving caption

    Why 9 years? Unbelievable!

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  97. munna Says:
    August 5, 2022 at 5:50 PM

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  98. munna Says:
    August 7, 2022 at 4:58 PM

    Probably one of the top performances if you consider history

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  99. Shivaay Says:
    August 7, 2022 at 5:13 PM

    Encouraging words from the honorable PM

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  100. An Jo Says:
    August 10, 2022 at 6:46 PM

    “I felt my back from the start of the match, and despite trying my best to push through it, I just wasn’t able to today,” said Osaka.

    Toronto-born Raducanu conceded a tight first set to Camila Giorgi but looked on course to level up the contest when she took a 2-0 lead in the second.

    The Italian defending champion stormed back to rattle off the last six games with a mix of solid returns, net play and movement, however, easing into the second round 7-6(0), 6-2.

    “I think it was a really good match, to be honest,” said ninth seed Raducanu.

    “I just need to get better at dealing with players who play as quick as she does.”

    https://www.rediff.com/sports/report/osaka-retires-raducanu-exits-andreescu-upsets-in-toronto/20220810.htm

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    • jayshah Says:
      August 10, 2022 at 7:06 PM

      She’s been rubbish since US OPEN last year. Too many coaches, injuries, sponsorships etc. Her focus should have been to play a lot under the coach that helped win US OPEN.

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  101. munna Says:
    August 12, 2022 at 4:32 AM

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  102. Rocky Says:
    August 26, 2022 at 2:12 PM

    Go Bharat Go !!!

    The bureau arrived at the decision after the Supreme Court repealed the CoA and handed the management of AIFF to the football federation.
    A ban from the apex body of world football, FIFA was imposed on India on the 15th of August, 2022. This mainly happened due to third-party interference in the daily affairs of the AIFF. Also, as per FIFA statutes the presence of eminent footballers in the committee is not permitted unless they are co-opted.

    The Bureau of the FIFA Council has decided to lift the suspension that was imposed on the All India Football Federation (AIFF) due to undue third-party influence.

    he decision was taken after FIFA received confirmation that the mandate of the committee of administrators that was set up to assume the powers of the AIFF Executive Committee had been terminated and that the AIFF administration had regained full control of the AIFF’s daily affairs. FIFA and the AFC will continue to monitor the situation and will support the AIFF in organising its elections in a timely manner.

    As a consequence, the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2022™ scheduled to take place on 11-30 October 2022 will be held in India as planned.

    Ban lifted on 25th August, 2022
    A letter signed by FIFA’s General Secretary, Fatma Samoura reached the AIFF this evening. The Bureau was informed that the mandate the Committee of Administrators (CoA) had been terminated and the daily affairs were now in control of the AIFF again. Hence the decision to uplift the ban came from the apex body. The Government of India played an influential part in the process of revoking the FIFA ban.

    Indian football back to normal

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  106. munna Says:
    October 16, 2022 at 4:22 AM

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  108. munna Says:
    October 22, 2022 at 4:49 PM

    This was an incredible catch!

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  109. Master Says:
    October 23, 2022 at 8:20 AM

    What a match and no words for Kohli’s innings. This is for history. #KingKohli

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  110. Rajesh Says:
    October 23, 2022 at 8:43 AM

    One of the best innings ever played T20 chase.. class..God Kohli!! from 36/4 in almost 9 ovets to 161 in 20 overs..what a game…Best Diwali gift ever.

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  111. Rajesh Says:
    October 24, 2022 at 3:42 AM

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  112. munna Says:
    October 27, 2022 at 12:59 PM

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  113. Shivaay Says:
    November 10, 2022 at 8:52 AM

    Winning or losing aside, being able to put in your best foot forward in a crunch game is what makes a good sports team. Unfortunately the Indian Cricket Team has been lacking in this aspect since the 2003 World cup final. Its not about losing the 2003 Finals or the 2015 Semis or the 2017 Final or today’s game. Its the margin of defeat that demands an immediate sports psychologist more than a coach.

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  115. munna Says:
    November 15, 2022 at 5:15 AM

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  117. An Jo Says:
    December 9, 2022 at 4:41 PM

    What a game between Argentina and the Dutch!!! Equalizer by Dutch at101st minute! Typical of Brazil and Argentina, they go into a shell in the last Hal’s and commit HaraKiri…CROATIA is enjoying with yellow cards out left, right and center!!!

    Fantastic one.

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    • Shivaay Says:
      December 9, 2022 at 5:28 PM

      Removal of the golden goal is what’s leading to multiple penalty shoot outs. Doesn’t make sense to have an entire 90 minute game and give additional 30 mins mandatorily. They should either bring back the golden goal (sudden death) in extra time or increase the length of each game to 120 mins itself. Feeling sad for Neymar & Brazil fans, Croatia and Morocco are there by complete fluke.

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      • jayshah Says:
        December 9, 2022 at 6:15 PM

        Croatia are there on merit. They reached 2018 finals and in Modric, Brozovic and Kovacic they have arguably the best combination of midfielders in tournament.
        Morocco too have 3-4 good players.

        The gap between minnows and big teams is closing for years.

        1) fitness is better allround
        2) 5 subs means a minnow has the engine to go deep
        3) mid season WC helps all as players are already in good shape
        4) Brazil and Spain both were not clinical enough. Spain especially didn’t take enough risks

        Argentina vs Netherlands – wow what a classic.

        This WC is already one of the best ever. If the final week can throw up 2-3 more good matches it will be up there.

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    • Naveen Says:
      December 9, 2022 at 5:31 PM

      Lucky to habe watched this one.
      Match of the tournament for me.
      Argentina has a good chance to reach finals. Croats are good but might need to play their best to stop Argentines.

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    • jayshah Says:
      December 9, 2022 at 6:25 PM

      I think Argentina definitely struggled – mentally they checked out into semi. Brazil simply got caught by a sucker punch. But Croatia’s euros and WC track record is crazy. They have been to extra time in at least 5 matches in knockouts football and won 4 out 4 penalty shootouts! They just never give up. It used to be 1 goal is enough to put away a weaker side. But now 2 goals minimum. But against good opposition even 2 may not be enough just as Netherlands proved. So you just have to kill your opposition’s spirit either by keeping on scoring or keeping the ball.

      Argentina were lucky today. Netherlands stopped playing in extra time. No idea why because Argentina were on the ropes and Netherlands should have delivered the knockout punch. They had to carry on loading the ball to the tall players. Ironic tactic from Louis Van Gaal – total football disciple.

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      • Naveen Says:
        December 9, 2022 at 7:56 PM

        In extra time, both Neds played defensive, probably a strategy to worn out Argentines before the shoot outs.

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        • jayshah Says:
          December 10, 2022 at 1:18 AM

          I think Netherlands put so much into the last 20mins and just forgot how they got to extra time. They played old fashioned 80s football, sticking the ball up and it worked to create panic for Argentina. Instead of carrying that on they gave Argentina the ball and Argentina were the dominant side in extra time. Complete unnecessary momentum shift.

          But very good from Argentina not to buckle in extra time. Penalties are just a lottery and more drama than anything else. None of the shootouts have been impressive. One side has missed penalties from beginning. Japan, Brazil and Netherlands – pretty sure they all missed 1st penalty. A bad start is hard to clawback. You miss first 2 and you need miracles.

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  118. Rajesh Says:
    December 10, 2022 at 12:16 PM

    Another upset..Portugal is out. Ronaldo snubbed again and exits without WorldCup Title again..

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  119. Shivaay Says:
    December 10, 2022 at 3:52 PM

    HARRY KANE!!!! Bollocks!!

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  120. Shivaay Says:
    December 10, 2022 at 4:47 PM

    Rofl !!

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  121. Shivaay Says:
    December 11, 2022 at 12:05 AM


    Memorable win for England on a flat track.. harakiri by Pakistan!!

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  122. jayshah Says:
    December 11, 2022 at 5:42 AM

    Politics aside – this has been the best international football tournament in my memory. I started in Italia 90 and for sheer drama and upsets this is at the top as an entire tournament. France lost to Tunisia, Argentina to Saudi Arabia, Brazil to Cameroon, Portugal to South Korea. Japan beat both Germany and Spain. Morocco beat Belgium, Spain and Portugal. You normally get 1 or 2 shocks but here the tide turned towards the lesser nations. Remember reigning Euro champions Italy didn’t even qualify because they got knocked out by North Macedonia! Denmark in 92 and Greece in 04 were indeed shock wins but in less dramatic matches. The former still had world class players in Schmeichel and Laudrup. WC throw up shocks since 90 – Cameroon beating Argentina, 02 Senegal beating France, SK knocking Italy out etc but the collective shocks in 2022 are more than possibly entire history of WC.

    But the cream rise to the top. It’s France’s WC to lose now. Can’t see Morocco pulling off another upset.
    Croatia v Argentina is Modric v Messi.

    Fyi the 2 best matches of WC 2018 were France v Argentina R16 which France won 4-3 and the WC final where France beat Croatia 4-2.

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  123. Vijay Shivaay Says:
    December 12, 2022 at 12:57 PM

    Teams that focus most of their resources on the imbecile T20 format are often unable to compete at the highest and purest form of the game. Pakistan is a typical example of one such cricketing structure. Unfortunate that India doesn’t play test cricket against them any longer else we might have a few easy test wins on our hands.

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  125. Siddiqui Says:
    December 13, 2022 at 4:06 PM

    Messi magic at its absolute best 👌

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    • An Jo Says:
      December 13, 2022 at 5:17 PM

      Pretty dominating game by Argentina. Messi is indeed magical. And I believe with today’s match, he has moved to 1st spot pulling Batistuta down. But it’s taken 25 matches for Messi while just 12 for Batistuta!! That’s no mean feat!

      https://www.sportingnews.com/us/soccer/news/argentina-world-cup-top-scorers-messi-maradona-batistuta/wtzkopodofhfccka5zc92klz

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      • jayshah Says:
        December 14, 2022 at 5:56 AM

        Battigoal was an out and out striker.
        Messi has 11 WC goals and 8 WC assists. I believe that G+A amount is either #1 or #2 with Klose now. Klose has 20 or 19 goal contributions.

        So Messi’s own currency is simply not his goal return. He’s far more than that.

        Whether he wins or not I think the debate between CR7 and Messi has ended…IMO it wasn’t even a legitimate debate to begin with.

        Messi is either going to be the player of the tournament or Mbappe will be but the tournament has showcased Messi’s array of talent despite him losing a yard of pace at the age of 35.

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        • jayshah Says:
          December 14, 2022 at 6:01 AM

          19

          Messi (11 goals, 8 assists) has the most goal involvements in a World Cup (since 1966), joining Miroslav Klose (16 goals, 3 assists), Ronaldo Nazario (15 goals, 4 assists) and Gerd Müller (14 goals, 5 assists).

          Joint top ever now. Top of assists in knockouts in WC ever since data started in 1966.

          On Sun he beats Lothar Mattheus alltime WC appearance record with #26.

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  126. jayshah Says:
    December 13, 2022 at 4:21 PM

    Messi has carried this Argentina side but Alvarez has stepped up. Now that assist challenges the one vs Netherlands.
    Heck Messi nudged the ball to Alvarez for the first but I think because Alvarez didn’t finish it cleanly it wasn’t a Messi assist.

    Be one crazy final if France get there.

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  127. Rajesh Says:
    December 13, 2022 at 5:46 PM

    Messi- classic. These two best assists ( one against Netherlands) will always remain on highlight reels. One win away to the GOAT.

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  128. jayshah Says:
    December 14, 2022 at 4:50 PM

    Morocco just lacked that quality a top seasoned side has. They got into great positions but lacked the final ball or shot whereas France just seem to be able to go through in normal gears and turn it on when it matters.

    Messi vs Mbappe. Passing of the torch or date with destiny? Both on 5 goals and Messi on 3 assists vs 2 for Mbappe.

    France edge it on paper and I think back to back world cups, first time since Brazil in 58 and 62 will happen. Argentina to miss out on Sunday!

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    • An Jo Says:
      December 14, 2022 at 5:06 PM

      Yes Morocco somehow alarmingly was a bit subdued in today’s game. They should have gone out all guns blazing. Nothing to take away from the French though.

      I am rooting for Messi/Argentina since he already declared today that this would be his last WC.

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      • jayshah Says:
        December 14, 2022 at 5:12 PM

        Rooting for the little master too! It would cap off his career. Mbappe though is entering himself into Pele territory if he wins again. Pele did the back to back aged 17 and 21, Mbappe has a legitimate shot at equally this and in future going for 3 WC’s. At 23 he’s got 2 WC’s after this.
        But save this time for Messi I hope!

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      • Shivaay Says:
        December 14, 2022 at 6:11 PM

        Morocco is a fluke team that got a lucky break against the Spainards and a lacklustre Portugal. Thankfully we’ve got 2 competent football teams in the Finale (although I’d have loved to have seen Brazil and Spain/Portugal in the last 4) much to the disappointment of the locals.

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        • jayshah Says:
          December 15, 2022 at 2:57 AM

          Hakimi – the right back who did a good job on Mbappe plays for PSG and before that Inter Milan
          Amrabat- silky midfielder plays for Fiorentina and was hugely sought out in summer
          Boufal and Ounahi play for Angers in French league and will definitely be sought out now
          Ziyech – plays for Chelsea and was an asset for Ajax in their run to semi finals of champions league in 2019

          There are others playing in Spain, Italy and France.

          You don’t fluke Belgium (golden generation including De Bruyne, Lukaku, Hazard etc), Spain and Portugal (once is a fluke, twice a coincidence and thrice a pattern). Spain flopped as they didn’t finish Japan off and tried to avoid the side of the draw with Brazil, Croatia and Argentina. Spain flopped in 2018 in against Russia too in round of 16. They play one way and struggle against an organised defensive unit. Portugal missed too many chances. In both matches Morocco had clear cut chances.

          This is football now. Minnows have players playing in Europe. They are fit and organised. They are capable of upsets. France too yesterday after going ahead were also under pressure. They lost to France because in the key moments they just weren’t experienced enough.

          Decades ago a big team taking a lead against a minnow would win comfortably. Now these teams can be sticky and stay in the match. Calling it a fluke is like saying India fluked 83! A disservice!

          Aside – for decades players of African or Asian birth chose to play for other national teams. Zidane is born in Algeria but played for France. Now the players are a bit more picky and more choose the country of birth. Someone like Sadio Mane could easily have ended up playing elsewhere but he plays for Senegal. Eventually Asia and Africa will catch up especially Africa. They produce good players.

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  129. Rajesh Says:
    December 14, 2022 at 7:04 PM

    Morocco defender Yamiq’s bicycle kick was very very close in becoming the greatest goals in this tournament. What an effort that was!!

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  131. An Jo Says:
    December 18, 2022 at 12:10 PM

    Argentina at its bumbling best again in the final moments, living upto its reputation. Phenomenal comeback by France in a matter of minutes!!

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  132. rajros Says:
    December 18, 2022 at 3:35 PM

    What a match. What a final. Among one of the greatest WC final if not the greatest. Truly thrilling and nail biting. Just incredible match. Happy for the GOAT

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  133. Master Says:
    December 18, 2022 at 3:50 PM

    Best finals and what a crazy match. Mbappe was fantastic. No one can believe that you score 3 goals in world cup final and yet you are on losing side. But always wanted Messi to own this world cup and even win Golden boot(which he lost to Mbappe) but at least Messi ends his world cup journey on a high with additional player of the world cup. Truly memorable and historic win for Argentina’s history and fans all over the world. Messi can now retire!

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  134. Master Says:
    December 18, 2022 at 3:53 PM

    Deepika looked stunning for a change and proud moment for India as well!

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    • Naveen Says:
      December 18, 2022 at 4:35 PM

      Her support for Cirkus and promotional activities is relentless.

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      • Master Says:
        December 18, 2022 at 4:43 PM

        This is not a promotional activity..One can’t say I want to promote my movie, let me unveil the trophy. Anyhow.. even if its promotional, it’ll be more for Pathaan than Circus.

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  135. jayshah Says:
    December 18, 2022 at 5:48 PM

    What did I just witness? Argentina can count themselves lucky or unlucky? Tbh France were awful for 75mins and Argentina outplayed them. Mbappe’s 2nd goal was extraordinary and I fully expected France to win. But the 2nd time Argentina have found something in extra time where they were the protagonist and more likely to win. The Martinez save was unbelievable and how atrocious was Lautaro Martinez’s finishing? He’s had at least 3 opportunities in the tournament laid on a platter by Messi and he’s scuffed all of them.

    Messi deserved to win this 3-2 but Argentina once again found a way to not win. The referee made the right decisions today.

    Penalties are a lottery but Martinez was always going to be a better bet than Lloris.

    The final confirms Messi ascension to the top of the pile now. Mbappe is now on his heels. Poor guy scores a hattrick and loses.

    However, France didn’t deserve to win overall. I think England played better than France and should have beaten France in the QF. Argentina for 75mins outplayed them and extra time still Argentina created more.

    Messi had the 2nd international tournament of his life at 35! At 34 he dominated the Copa America with his name at the top of all the key stats; goals, assists, key passes, dribbles etc. Here of course he ended 1st or 2nd across the same (my guess). Undoubtedly the pass of the tournament vs Netherlands, the dribble of the tournament vs Croatia. One of the moment of the tournaments was the goal vs Mexico which really sent the stadium into lift off and triggered Argentina into this great run. However, I would give the moment of the WC to Mbappe in this final to extend it into extra time with that extraordinary 2nd goal.

    Greatest WC ever and definitely the greatest WC final I’ve witnessed. In an alltime greatest 10 football matches, I’m sure this match enters the list, more for drama than spectacular quality.

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    • An Jo Says:
      December 20, 2022 at 7:44 PM

      Very nicely summed up. Wonderful end-of-year present to ordinary folks like us. An enthralling game; that made me miss my favorite game of cricket…

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  136. munna Says:
    December 18, 2022 at 6:02 PM

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  137. vijayshivaay Says:
    December 19, 2022 at 12:42 AM

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  138. Vijay Shivaay Says:
    December 20, 2022 at 5:12 AM

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  139. munna Says:
    December 22, 2022 at 1:47 AM

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  141. Master Says:
    December 24, 2022 at 11:58 PM

    What a thrilling 4th innings..more 30 runs to win!!

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  142. An Jo Says:
    December 25, 2022 at 12:47 AM

    a fine test match-nail -biting. kudos Shreyas and Ashwin.

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  143. munna Says:
    December 29, 2022 at 3:27 PM

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  144. Master Says:
    December 29, 2022 at 11:09 PM

    Pretty shocking and sad. Hope Pant recovers soon without any longterm injuries. Car caught fire and he got burnt little and escaped via windshield.

    https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rishabh-pant-injured-after-his-car-collides-with-divider-in-uttarakhand-3649674?s=08

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