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India vs Australia LIVE SCORE 5th Test Day 1: India top order falters despite Rohit's sacrifice On Day 1 of India vs Australia 5th Test, India stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah won the toss and elected to bat first under overcast skies against Australia at Sydney Cricket Ground today. Rohit  became first captain in India cricket history to drop himself from India's Playing 11 . However, Bumrah said at the toss that Rohit opted to rest himself for the team as India made two changes in the Playing 11.       While openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul lost their wicket early this time, it was Shubman Gill and Vrat Kohli which took the onus on them and scored a 40-run partnership for the 3rd wicket. However, Gill lost his concentration right before lunch and lost his wicket to Nathan Lyon as he was caught behind the slips by Steve Smith who had soething to say to Gill just before the delivery.   Rohit dropping himself didn't do India any good as the early wickets for...

Celtic midfielder Engels was struck by a coin that was thrown from the stands during the 3-0 defeat to Rangers at Ibrox. Celtic midfielder Arne Engels was struck in the face by a coin thrown from the stands during the latter stages of a 3-0 defeat to Rangers at Ibrox on Thursday. Engels collapsed to the ground after being hit near his left eye while preparing to take a corner kick. He received medical attention and resumed play shortly thereafter. Due to a ticketing dispute concerning allocations for away supporters, there were no Celtic fans present at the stadium. Celtic defender Alistair Johnston remarked, “We’re just fortunate that it didn’t strike him directly in the eye.” Despite their victory over their archrival, Rangers remain 11 points behind league leaders Celtic in the Scottish Premiership. Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers confirmed that the 21-year-old Engels, who represents Belgium internationally, sustained no injuries. “It’s certainly not ideal for the sport, but yes, he...

This time, the debate surrounding Kohli's dismissal once again involves Saikat's name. The decision to dismiss Yashaswi Jaiswal during the Melbourne Test sparked considerable debate. Bangladeshi umpire Sharfuddaula Ibn Shaheed Saikat faced significant criticism from the Indian contingent regarding his officiating. Saikat has once again become a topic of discussion, this time for his role in 'saving' Virat Kohli, which has drawn attention to his performance. The final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy commenced today, Friday, in Sydney. Throughout the series, India has struggled with their batting, and today proved to be no different, as they lost two wickets within the first eight overs. With the score at 17/2, Virat Kohli stepped onto the field. It was at this moment that he was afforded a second chance, right from the first delivery. Despite a dropped catch, he was ruled 'not out' due to the intervention of technology. The initial delivery to Kohli was bowle...

Conceicao temporarily sets aside familial obligations as Milan gears up for the upcoming match against Juventus. AC Milan's newly appointed coach, Sergio Conceicao, expressed a desire for additional preparation time ahead of the Supercoppa Italiana match against Juventus. However, he reassured supporters that he would maintain a professional demeanor when facing his son, Francisco, who plays for Juventus.  Conceicao took over as Milan's coach on Monday, shortly after the club's separation from Paulo Fonseca. His inaugural match will be the Supercoppa Italiana semi-final against Juventus on Friday, a contest for which he acknowledged he had limited time to prepare. "I have encountered a team that is humble, eager to learn, and keen to grasp the coach's expectations," he stated during a press conference on Thursday.  "This is crucial; it forms the basis for quality work, in my view. Although our time for preparation has been short, we have effectively comm...

Polish ski jumper Stekala publicly identifies as gay. Polish ski jumper Andrzej Stekala has bravely revealed his sexual orientation, sharing a heartfelt message in which he expressed his grief over the loss of his partner, who died in November.  At 29 years of age, Stekala began his World Cup career in 2015. He was a member of the Polish team that secured bronze medals at the Ski Flying World Championships in 2020 and the FIS World Championships in 2021.  In a poignant post on social media late Wednesday, he stated, "For years, I lived in the shadow of fear, concealing my true self, worried that my identity could lead to my downfall. I want you to truly know me. I’m gay." He mentioned that the passing of his long-term partner in November has deeply affected him and contributed to his decision to come out publicly.  "I no longer wish to conceal my identity. I am who I am – a man who has loved and continues to love. I believe he would want me to live authentically," ...

Barisal was unable to withstand the challenge posed by Rangpur. Fortune Barisal has struggled to capitalize on the potential of their team, which resembles that of the national squad. In their opening match, Mahmudullah Riyad played a crucial role in their recovery from a precarious situation, but this time, they were unable to find a similar rescue. The reigning champions failed to complete their innings, falling short of the full 20 overs. In the second match of the day during the BPL on Thursday, January 2, Fortune Barisal faced off against Rangpur Riders. Batting first, Tamim Iqbal's team was dismissed for a total of 124 runs in just 18.2 overs, with Tamim contributing the highest score of 28 runs. Barisal's opening pair initially provided a solid start, as Nazmul Hossain Shanto and Tamim Iqbal accumulated 25 runs within the first three overs. However, a sudden downturn ensued when Shanto was dismissed by Sheikh Mehedi for 9 runs. Subsequently, Aqib Javed brought Tawhid Hr...

MA Aziz Stadium to be leased to BFF for 25 years The National Sports Council (NSC) has allocated the MA Aziz Stadium in Chittagong to the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) for 25 years. The council made the announcement in a formal announcement on Thursday (January 2). The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) had sought a 25-year lease of the MA Aziz Stadium in Chittagong to build an international-standard football complex. After this application, the Youth and Sports Advisor had said a few days ago that the stadium was being allocated to football for 10 years. However, the BFF had been trying to get the stadium for 25 years only. Finally, the stadium owner, the National Sports Council, has taken the final decision to lease the MA Aziz Stadium to the BFF for 25 years. In an order signed by the Director (Development and Planning) of the National Sports Council, Mahbub Morshed Sohel, the BFF was given 12 conditions along with the 25-year lease. Since BFF got the stadium on paper, it ...