Mitchell freaking Starc becomes the highest buy in IPL history. KKR splurged around 24.75 cr to purchase him which is insane while SRH splurged around 20.5 cr to purchase the services of Cummins.
Mitchell Starc has become the most expensive signing in the IPL. This bid has shocked the cricket world, as well myself and it seems like SRH is in desperate need of a champion captain. Perhaps, being the captain of the World Cup-winning team holds a lot of influence. Personally, I don't think either of them deserve such high amounts in this format. It's pretty clear that their ODI World Cup heroics helped them in this case.
Whether you agree or not, Australian players continue to dominate in India. They work hard, and it's only fair that they get paid well. Once again, it proves the premium value of Australian players. I don't see any issue with Mitchell Starc and Cummins earning such high amounts. They are both champion bowlers and game-changers. |
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India are currently under a lot of pressure in today's second ODI as they have amassed 141 for four in 33 overs. Sai Sudarshan played an innings of 60 runs on which he scored 141 runs. KL Rahul and Rinku Singh remained unbeaten on wickets. Although after these two all the other batsmen are basically bowling all-rounders nothing defensive can be expected from them. If Rinku Singh and KL Rahul can bat till forty overs then India's collection will go above 250 runs. And if the all-out is quick then India may score below 250 runs.
After winning of toss South Africa decide to bowl first which was good decision and now their bowlers are dominating on this pitch and India is having deep trouble after 36 overs they are having just 168 runs and their all top order batsmen back to pavilion with Sai Sudharsan and captain K Rahul done good job even they lost their wickets on wrong time but still these both manage fifties which allow India to have some decent runs on board now we have Rinku Singh and Axar Patel on crease so these both needs to stay for some more overs because if they keep hitting then can lose wickets and bring more pressure on next batsmen but now time for staying and having some good target for the South Africa which is trying to bounce back after first worst defeat. Edit: Rinku gone, so look like now they are going to have trouble for good target. India has been bowled out for 211 runs, with Sai Sudharsan being the top scorer. The Proteas displayed an excellent bowling performance to limit India. While India could have done better, but their bowlers lead all the way. Credit goes to Nandre Burger with 3 wickets, impressed me a lot. Burger showed good rhythm and pace in his bowling. Now, South Africa needs 212 runs to win. It's a competitive score at Saint George's Park, and South African batters will need to focus and adhere to a proper game plan. Let's see how they fare in the chase. |
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After the Champions League round of 16 draw, Man City will be up against Copenhagen.
Some folks wonder why City seems to get easier draws. It's necessary to remember that City consistently finishes on top of their group each season, earning them a favorable draw. But, let's not forget, there are no small teams in the Champions League. Copenhagen is a tough team. Man City faced them last season, so it's unwise to underestimate them. Nevertheless, City conquered the best teams on their way to their first UCL, and hopefully, they'll do the same this time around.
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I see a lot of people do hype with solana tokens and they are seeing the gains with them. But just a reminder for those that are onto them. You need to check that not all of them are going to be worth it. Because it is like that ethereum during its early stage but we do not know if they will be right just because of the hype. Be sure that you have done your DYOR before you commit into any sol tokens and just because they are all pumping, it will be permanent but no not.
There's been a lot of talk about Solana, and some believe it could outperform Ethereum in this bull run if Ethereum doesn't address its gas issues. Personally, I don't see why gas fees should be the downfall of ETH. Ethereum is already a solid investment token. I'm not dismissing the possibility of other blockchains taking its place, and I'm not claiming to be an expert on the matter. I suggest DYOR! Anyways, having been in the Solana ecosystem for a while, it seems like a good place for short-term gains. |
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Luka Modric yesterday produced a scintillating performance in Real Madrid's win against Villa Real at the Santiago Bernabeu. Luka Modric's performance yesterday again reminded football fans across the globe of his capabilities and why he's regarded as one if the greatest midfielders of his generation. At 38 years of age, Luka Modric isn't showing any significant decline in form to the Modric we saw in his late 20s and early 30s. Just like his former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric seems to get better as he ages.
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has been rotating his midfield players since the start of the season and that's because of the fact that his options in the midfield positions are all world class players players. In a team that has the very young, energetic and well performing midfielders like Aurelien Tch[/i]ouameni, Camavinga and Federico Valverde, it'll only take a very good veteran midfield players like Luka Modric and Toni Kroos to still be able to feature in the team. Modric's career is nearing the end even when his performance isn't declining because I don't think he'll still play professional football in three seasons from now. It's believed that this will be his final season with Real Madrid and the Saudi League will be his next destination.
Real Madrid is one team that have been in their perfect form this season. They know what they're after and they know how to get it. Without mincing, Ancelloti is the best coach so far. The fact that he's kept up with games even winning without a striker. His players versatility and coordination, the team spirit. His put his squad in check and has made them a better side at every encounter. I don't think anyone expects less from them and definitely beyond all doubt, they've not disappointed any one. The level of confidence we have in them is enough sign to prove that they're currently the best team. Injuries or not, they just have a way to turn the game to their advantage and favour and their ability to be consistent at the wins is actually intriguing. Definitely even if their opponent for the round of 16 may put up a competition, there's still this confidence that they'd subdue Leipzig and advance to the quarter finals and even win the tournament. Ancelotti is a mastermind, and it's fair to say Real Madrid is the most efficient team globally. With top-notch quality players, even in their advanced years, Real Madrid stands out. Luka Modrić, among the all-time greats, showcased his skills against Villarreal, not only scoring but also assisting. Despite a brief lapse leading to conceding a goal, Real Madrid maintained control throughout the game. Unfortunately, there were additional injuries to Alaba and Mendy, but hopes are high for a quick recovery. Despite the injuries, Madrid consistently tops the La Liga group. A big applause to Carlo Ancelotti; there are high expectations for the team this season. |
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However, Manchester United is the top Premier League team and they have quite a fierce rivalry with Liverpool so this draw is quite fair in my opinion.
And indeed the Manchester United players played quite disciplined in this match, especially their defense line which the Liverpool players were unable to penetrate so that no goals were scored in this match.
In fact, I want to say that the result of this match was unfair for Liverpool, because Liverpool appeared quite convincing in this match but unfortunately they couldn't score a goal because of Onana's best performance. However, whatever the developments, Man United was able to hold Liverpool to a draw at Anfield, namely Man United last season against Man United who were on fire and playing with a full team. Liverpool can beat Man United 7-0, now Man United is under performing and not yet full. Liverpool's team was only able to hold on to a draw. Hopefully in the future Man United can achieve positive results. A neutral observer would say Liverpool won this match. They controlled the game and played well enough to win. Football isnt always easy, right? Onana's Man United performance was outstanding. He made important saves to keep the score equal, showing how individual performances can change big matches. However, a team like Man United taking such a defensive approach is strange. Its unusual for a club with their history and ambition. It casts doubt on their strategy and league standing. Liverpool must regroup and convert dominance into goals in future games. They've proven capable; now its execution. Expecting an easy win as well, but it didn't turn out that way. I've to give credit to Man United's goalkeeper Onana for keeping them to a draw. The game was hard to watch, a dreadful match between two struggling sides on the day. Despite having plenty of chances, Liverpool couldn't secure the win, resulting in a 0-0 draw against Man United at Anfield. It's not the result Liverpool wanted, but they'll move forward to the next game against the Hammers. |
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Top fourth teams position have good result for this week except Manchester City, there are have Arsenal won against Brighton Albion and Aston Villa keep in the winning trend. Left Liverpool match will follow the good result for defeating Manchester United or possibility follow not good result achievement like Man City.
It's hard to accept that Manchester City dropped points against weaker opponents. They shouldn't be losing points in these types of games, especially considering the quality of their squad. City is going through a challenging period, but sometimes things can turn around unexpectedly. They have to bounce back, as other contenders maintaining their winning streaks. |
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It seems like I'm quite behind and yes it's all because Barcelona can only draw against Valencia. Even though this is an away match for Barcelona, it is not appropriate for them to play a draw. Even though Joao Felix opened the scoring for Barcelona first, Valencia didn't want to be left behind and they immediately equalized.
Even though there were still quite a few minutes left before the match ended, Barcelona were also unable to complete their mission and in the end the score ended at 1-1. This result will also make it more difficult for Barcelona to compete for the title because they will be increasingly left behind by Girona and Real Madrid. So I don't know whether Barcelona will immediately look for a replacement for Xavi for the remainder of the season or continue to entrust the job of Barcelona coach to him.
Again it seems Barcelona is not in a good situation and there is a danger alert in this Spanish team because they could get good results in the last games we saw from Xavi and his players in Barcelona in the games against Girona and Royal Antwerp. Now after getting the 1-1 result against Valencia, they lost another point in La Liga while this team hardy needs to collect all these points but after the match, Pedro said their performance was not bad and they had progress after the game they had against Girona.  Barcelona didn't get the result they wanted, after getting a 1-1 draw against Valencia, and they must now face the consequences. We can talk about their missed opportunities, and it seems to come down to tactical problems. While there might be a plan in place, the team, with the caliber of players under Xavi, shouldn't be struggling to dominate matches. The fact is, this squad lacks the strength needed to compete, and Barcelona needs a remedy. It looks like they won't be going far this season. |
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South Africa vs IndiaToday is the first ODI match between these two teams. And the South Africa has won the toss and chose to bat first. Both teams are good. Because we saw in the ICC World Cup. These two teams qualified for the Semifinal. But unfortunately South Africa disqualified for final match after losing the semifinal match. India was good in the ICC World Cup. But here we can't say anything at this time Because in the T20I series both teams played two matches out of three matches and both win one one match. So these both have the equal chances so this is really hard to predict at this time. So let's see. The match will start after 10 minutes.  In 1st ODI South Africa won toss and made 116 for all out in 28th overs what a excellent bowling by Arshdeep singh takss 37/5 wickets in 10 overs and Avesh Khan took 27/4 in 8 overs Indian bowlers dominant on south africa team with his good bowling. After excellent bowling indian batsman chase down the target 117/2 in 17th overs Sudharsan and Shreyas iyer made fifties help his team to won this match by 8 wickets and 33 overs before india start their 3 matches series with 1st win. 2nd match will be played on Tuesday South Africa stumbled early against the magic bowling of Arshdeep and Avesh. India made a strong comeback in ODIs, securing a dominant win over Proteas. Chasing SA's target of 117, just in the 17th over. Special congratulations to Shreyas Iyer and Sai Sudharshan for their brilliant batting, especially Sudharshan's impressive half-century. Despite being a debutant, Sudharshan looks like a seasoned player already. However, it's just one match. |
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Pakistan initially showed some fight with ball, but Australia quickly fight back. The Aussie team, led by Khawaja and Steven Smith, has established a decent lead.
Honestly, Australia seems to be a much stronger team compared to Pakistan in this test. Both Pakistan's batters and bowlers haven't delivered a standout performance. Unfortunately, Pakistan missed a chance to perform well with the bat in favorable conditions, making it difficult to salvage a draw in this test. I think it's very likely Australia will get a win, and Pakistan might face a challenging situation in their second innings as well.
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Milan started the season in a super form but after a while they started declining in performance and this happened after Inter won them. Italian league is not like EPL that one club will win the league straight three times. The competition there is very high and any club can win the league, it all depends on which club is strong that season. I believe that it is time for Inter to win the league as they haven't won it recently and I believe that has been their target for the season. However, Juventus is a threat to them and if they lose focus on the league, it can be snatched from them by Juventus who are currently in a strong form.
Milan is struggling to maintain their winning streak, leading to a decline in their overall performance. Sustaining the top position becomes challenging with such inconsistent displays. The team's poor form is raising questions about Stefano Pioli's coaching approach. Pioli is seen as a coach with limitations, lacking a clear plan for player development, which could be contributing to the decline in performance over time. Inter has displayed impressive performances, rightfully staying at the top. To be considered the season's winner, but Inter might face tough competition from Juventus, who shouldn't be underestimated. The season is still long, and the position can change, so it's important to keep competitive. |
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A report claimed that Real Madrid dropped the bid of signing Mbappé because of his age. And a close look at Real's new signings shows that they are interested in young player. PSG should raise or sign young players and allow advanced players to move to Saudi Arabia .  But according to other reports, Real Madrid will make their offer as soon as the year ends. Actually, I still doubt this report, but if it really happens, it might be the last offer for Kylian Mbappe. Real Madrid are tired of waiting for uncertainty from Kylian Mbappe and they should look for other options for strikers. On the other hand, Real Madrid actually has everything to offer, but why should they bet on Kylian Mbappe and not try other players out there because it is impossible for them to continue playing without the number 9 player next season. This is the final offer, and Real Madrid won't wait indefinitely for Kylian Mbappe's decision; they're actively exploring other options for strikers. The latest information suggests that Real Madrid has set a deadline of January 15th for Mbappe to respond. The club believes this is a reasonable timeframe, and if there's no positive development by then, they are prepared to move on. Real Madrid is eager to secure a top-notch number 9 player for the next season, and Mbappe might find it challenging to reject Madrid's proposal. In case of disappointment, the club is ready to explore exciting prospects like Haaland or Osimhen. I'm excited to see how this unfolds! |
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The last game against Newcastle was finally won by Spurs... Maybe this will be the end of their failures... Today they will play Nottingham Forest away, and if Spurs want to stay in the European zone, they need to win... The odds on them winning 1.7 are not bad...
It seems like there is no doubt at all for Spurs to be able to steal full points at home to Nottingham especially as they have just recovered from adversity. Maybe Spurs won't win big like before and they will maintain their victory with a narrow lead until the game is over. Coach Ange is actually quite worried about the available player options and as much as possible he will try to get the best results in this match. Nottingham is also in a bad condition and they have not won in the last 5 matches. Of course they will not give up in this match and will also try to secure at least one point to maintain their current position so as not to fall into the relegation zone. Odds of 1.7 are very tempting and I will place a bet on Spurs winning this week. Hope everything goes well, and Tottenham comes out on top. Spurs need to make a statement. They bounced back with a 4-1 victory against Newcastle at their home and seem confident to carry on the momentum. However, Spurs tend to struggle when under pressure, and Nottingham Forest is inching closer to the relegation battle. They are visibly struggling, and definitely will try not to see them near at the bottom of the table. Predicting results in this Premier League season is quite tricky as it has proven to be highly unpredictable this season. Nevertheless, it should be an exciting game, and there's always a great atmosphere at Forest with fantastic support from Spurs' away fans. Let's see how it unfolds! |
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In the South Africa vs India team match, India team batted first and gave a target of 201 runs. India team managed to score so many runs in this match due to the good performance of the batting line. South Africa did not do well in the bowling line. In this match, India team won by 106 runs. On the other hand, South Africa was all out for 95 runs. I did not understand that South Africa team would bat so badly. India team did very well in bowling and batting in this match.
India won the 3rd T20 against South Africa by 201 runs. However, Indian batsmen batted brilliantly which led to a huge score and victory against South Africa. India's victory in South Africa was truly remarkable, India won by a huge margin against South Africa. Batting for 95 in the second innings, South Africa lost their total wicket and the batsmen started to bat under pressure and could not stay at the crease for long. A huge win by 106 runs in the T20 series is really exciting for the Indian team. The batting and bowling performance of the Indian team has been outstanding and due to their excellent performance they have given a huge win at the South Africa ground. What a fantastic performance by the Indian team! Initially, the batsmen, Surya and Jaiswal, set up a great total on the board. I was a bit worried about their bowling which being below average, but the Indian bowlers proved me wrong. In the 3rd T20 against South Africa, Kuldeep Yadav shone with his second 5-wicket haul, stealing the show. India secured an impressive 106-run win on South African soil. Well done, Team India! Congratulations to both captains as they share the T20I series. |
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I know there is no issue with the pitch as it's on the flatter side but Aussie comms keep saying that it's a tough pitch for batters.
I mean, c'mon. The first inning score is about to touch the 500 mark and these guys saying it's tough to bat on? Do they think that listeners are dumb or something?
Lol! You're right. They ended up posting a huge target of around 487 runs though they could have surpassed 500 if it wasn't for Jamal ripping into the tail-enders. He performed admirably though he needs to stop leaking so many runs. Warner and Marsh were the highlights. Pakistan could lose the first test by an innings if they don't bat smartly. I was expecting a 5 wicket haul, but this guy surpassed it and got 6 wickets. Only because of him that Pakistan was able to restrict Australia to 487 which is still a big target. I think Warner was the player who gave Australia a good start, all other except Marsh were just not up to the level required to bat in test format. It won't be easy for Pakistan to chase those runs and if they want to then they would need a good partnership. Aamir Jamal had a wonderful debut! Congratulations on taking six wickets in a Test match against the World's best side on their home turf – that's serious achievement. Thanks to Jamal's performance, Pakistan managed to wrap up Australia's innings shortly after lunch. Mitchell Marsh falling just 10 runs short of a well-deserved hundred, however Australia finished their innings at 487 runs. While it's a challenging task, Pakistan has at least kept Australia below 500. Now, it's the Pakistani batters' turn to make the most of the opportunity. |
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South Africa won the toss and chose to bowl first in the decider. India are unchanged, and Nandre Burger is making his international debut for the South African side. The weather in Johannesburg looks promising with no expected rain disturbances. India will begin their innings shortly, and hopefully post a competitive total.
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If you look at the statistical data, Barcelona should be able to beat Velencia because this club is not very strong, especially as Velencia is not in good condition lately and has experienced 3 defeats from the last 5 matches. I think Barcelona can take advantage of opportunities when Velencia's condition is not good and I am sure Barcelona is capable achieved victory in this match.
Competing as a guest of course, Barcelona will experience a little difficulty against Valencia, even though from the statistics Valencia doesn't look consistent because they played very badly in their previous match, but in the match against Barcelona, at least Valencia must play as hard as possible to not lose points, at least they can balance Barcelona's game and share. points with Barcelona. Barcelona are also not completely in good condition, especially considering yesterday's defeat in the UCL when they visited Antwerp, they were defeated 3-2, even though in the end they still qualified for the next round in the UCL, Xavi had to really put pressure on the players to get full points, especially The previous defeat also against Girona, they had to lose points, against Valencia at least Barcelona must be able to get full points to be able to maintain their position in the current standings. Barcelona is now 7 points behind the league leaders. I'm disappointed with their previous loss, against Girona, as it was a good chance to narrow the points gap, but they couldn't capitalize on it. However, I still have faith in them. Barcelona will likely turn things around in their upcoming La Liga away games, starting with Valencia. After a series of defeats, Barcelona is showing impatience and losing confidence. The upcoming match against Valencia on Saturday is crucial for them to secure full points and stay competitive. It won't be easy, and Valencia could give them a tough challenge. |
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After the first half and Newcastle's dominance, I didn't expect Milan to be able to make a comeback in the second half... But Newcastle were unlucky and the European season is over for them... Maybe they could have been lucky if they had a different group... Hopefully I can see them in the Champions League again next season...
I think they fought very well in the group, The group was the most difficult group in the Champions League. One team was going to be eliminated and that was Newcastle. They can do better next year. Newcastle's European dreams come to an end in the 'group of death'. Their game vs. Milan in the Champions League played a crucial role, proving that experience matters in the end. Nonetheless, it's still a blessing for Newcastle to have the opportunity to play in the Champions League this season. |
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Good start by Australia on the first day as they have got 346 runs on the scoreboard after losing 5 wickets. David Warner was agressive and was able to get 164 runs which looks great for a batter who was struggling a few years back.
Australia had a good day, especially David Warner, who responded to critics with an aggressive performance. He proved that he's not done with his Test career yet. Not looking good for Pakistan as they might get a big target of excess of 400 runs to chase. The second innings should start tomorrow and it would be interesting to watch Pakistan batters.
The Pakistani players are facing a tough Test series against the mighty Australia on their home ground. Unfortunately, they don't look good and seem to lack confidence. If the Pakistani bowlers can't take the remaining Aussie wickets, a total of 500 runs is likely on the cards tomorrow. |
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If possibility become the winner of La Liga or not but Girona success change La Liga teams dominance with usually have Barcelona and Real Madrid but this season Girona success managed awhile top standings position.
At least Girona might still secure a UCL ticket next season even though they don't win the La Liga trophy, but this season the probability of winning the trophy is more inclined to Girona. We'll see how far Michel can go in bringing this club further to its best position. Apart from that, the rematch against Madrid should happen sooner, it would be good for both Girona and Madrid to prepare each other for their next meeting which is still a long way off. Because if Girona still survives until that time they will be closer to the trophy. Girona has never won a major trophy, but under Michel, they might be heading something special with this squad. After a successful win over Barca, their next test against Madrid. To be considered ready to fight for the trophy, they need to beat Madrid sooner. Since Girona is still yet to peak this season, and there's more to reveal from them. |
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