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Hindustan Times
2 hours ago
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- Hindustan Times
Andre Russell creates hole in the sightscreen with powerful six in last international match but Australia deny him win
Andre Russell gingerly climbed down the stairs with a deep-rooted smile decorating his otherwise intense face. His West Indies teammates and opponents, Australia, all lined up to give him a Guard of Honour. "Dre-Day" in Jamaica started with a bang as Andre Russell stepped on the ground wearing the West Indies maroon and gold for one last time. He was awarded a memento by Jamaica's minister of sports and culture, Olivia Grange. It was a special occasion for a special player. Andre Russell of West Indies hits a four during his last international match(AFP) About an hour later, Andre Russell, a first-generation T20 legend, showed exactly why he is a global superstar in the shortest format of the game. Coming in to bat in a tricky situation, when the West Indies lost two wickets in the 14th over to find themselves at 98 for 5, Russell got off the mark with a single off Adam Zampa. He then let it rip in the next over, bowled by Ben Dwarshuis, hitting the pacer for three sixes. The first one, a flat hit down the ground, created a hole in the sightscreen. The ball got stuck in it. It was finally retrieved by Australia's Tim David with the help of the ground staff. In the 16th over, Russell put Zampa under pressure by hitting the classy leg-spinner for a four and six. The two-time World Cup-winner camped on the backfoot and used his muscle power to hammer the ball. Zampa expected Russell to be on the front foot on both occasions and erred in length. Five of Russell's nine balls went to the boundary. Four of them were sixes. The signs were ominous if you were in the Australian camp. The scenes were exactly the opposite in the West Indies dugout. They were anticipating a fairy tale ending from Dre Russ. Australia threw the ball to Nathan Ellis to apply brakes on Russell with his well-crafted slower balls. The Aussied pacer used one straightaway to induce a false shot from Russell but went for a four because of a midfield in the deep from Own. Ellis, however, did not move away from his plans. He bowled another slower one outside Russell's off-stump. The West Indies all-rounder looked to mow it out of the park but got a top edge. The Ball went right up in the night sky. Josh Inglish called for it, settled under it nicely and never took his eyes off to complete a good catch. Russell's fiery knock of 36 from 15 balls came to an end. He raised his bat while walking back as the Australian fielders slowly took turns to shake his hands. Australia deny Andre Russell's final wish In the mid-innings break, Russell expressed only one wish: not to end up on the losing side. "Just don't want to finish on a losing note, that's important to me and the West Indies. Want to finish my international career with a win. I was a bit emotional when I went out to the middle for the last time, but I was focused on my work . When you have positive intent, it becomes easy (to hit sixes), nice to keep hitting sixes," he said. Russell's wish, however, did not come true. Jsh Inglish and Cameron Green blasted blistering fifties as Australia chased down the West Indies' 172-run target in just 15.2 overs. In the only over that Russell bowled, he gave away 16 runs for no wicket.
News18
4 hours ago
- Sport
- News18
Real Madrid To Hand Kylian Mbappe Jersey No.10: Reports
Last Updated: It has been reported that the French World Cup-winner did not request a change in his jersey number, but the alteration was a decision of the Capital City giants. Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe is set to don the famous No.10 jersey in the upcoming season, as reports suggest that the La Liga side have opted to hand the iconic number, which has been left vacant following the departure of Croatian legend Luka Modric, to the Frenchman. Mbappe, who joined Los Blancos ahead of the 2024-25 season on a free transfer from PSG, wore the No.9 jersey in his debut season. It has been reported that the French World Cup-winner did not request a change in his jersey number, but the alteration was a decision of the Capital City giants. The move comes as a surprise as a horde of fans expected the club to hand Turkish midfielder Arda Guler the coveted No.10 jersey as it served to be more in line with the youngster's creative abilities, however, the club has decided to hand the prestigious number to the French superstar. The club have projected a record sale of the Mbappe jersey with the updated number, which could have been a deciding factor in the process. Mbappe managed to net 44 times across all competitions in his first season with the Madrid based club, but had to endure a trophyless season as arch-rivals Barcelona dominated the campaign. Real Madrid finished La Liga in second place, behind Barcelona, with 84 points from 38 outings as Mbappe netted 31 times in the Spanish top-flight. However, the Capital City side went without silverware in former coach Carlo Ancelotti's final season with the club before he left to take over the helm of the Brazilian national side. Former Real Madrid star Xabi Alonso, who led Bayer Leverkusen to their maiden Bundesliga title in the 2023-24 season as the manager, has been appointed as the head coach of Los Blancos in an attempt to replace Ancelotti. Alonso's first assignment with Madrid was the revamped FIFA Club World Cup 2025 in the USA, in which the Spanish heavyweights reached the semifinals before being ousted by UEFA Champions League holders PSG. view comments First Published: July 23, 2025, 10:13 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
3 days ago
- Sport
- News18
Lionel Messi Surpasses Cristiano Ronaldo For Most Non-Penalty Goals
Last Updated: Messi notched up his 764th non-penalty goal to go past Portuguese talisman Ronaldo's record. Remarkably, Messi achieved the feat in 167 fewer games. Argentine superstar Lionel Messi surpassed long-term rival Cristiano Ronaldo's record for most non-penalty goals following his brace for Inter Miami and NY Red Bulls in the MLS on Sunday. Messi notched up his 764th non-penalty goal in his illustrious career to surpass the Portuguese talisman Ronaldo's record of 763 strikes. Remarkably, the World Cup-winner achieved the feat in 167 fewer games. True GOAT Messi netted a brace, his sixth in the previous seven MLS games, against NY Red Bulls on Monday as the Herons coasted to a 5-1 win over the hosts at the Red Bull Arena. Messi levelled Ronaldo's record with his first strike of the day in the 60th minute of the game, before shattering the Portuguese player's tally with his second of the day in the 75th minute as he helped his side over the line. Messi pulled off a trademark run to get past the opposition defensive setup, in addition to rounding the keeper, before slotting the ball into the empty net as he gave the Hernons a 4-1 lead. He put the last nail in NY's coffin as he brought down a cross into the area with his chest before guiding it past a hapless custodian to make it 5-1. The win helped Miami bounce back from a 0-3 defeat at the hands of Cincinnati, in which Messi's run of braces in five-straight game was snipped. Messi became the first player in league history to score more than one goal in five consecutive regular-season matches, thanks to his brace against Nashville. The Argentine World Cup winner opened the scoring with a free kick in the first half, giving the Miami-based team a slim one-goal lead at halftime. However, Nashville equalized early in the second half through Mukhtar, leveling the score against David Beckham's side. Messi ensured that the Herons secured all three points by intercepting a pass from the opposition goalkeeper, rounding him, and slotting the ball into the net past a sliding defender. Messi's streak of scoring two goals in a match began with Miami's 4-2 victory over Montreal and continued with his double against Columbus in a 5-1 win. The Argentine World Cup winner maintained his form upon returning to MLS action after the team's participation in the revamped edition of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. He scored twice again in Miami's 4-1 triumph over Montreal before his performance against New England Revolution, where he netted twice in a 2-1 win. view comments First Published: July 20, 2025, 09:19 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
eNCA
3 days ago
- Sport
- eNCA
Messi double as Miami bounce back against Red Bulls
MIAMI - Lionel Messi rediscovered his scoring touch with two goals as Inter Miami bounced back from defeat to complete a 5-1 drubbing of the New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer on Saturday. Messi's red-hot season was rocked on Wednesday as Miami stumbled to a 3-0 defeat against FC Cincinnati. But the Argentinian superstar was back to his inspired best as Miami turned on the style at the Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey to record an emphatic victory. The Red Bulls had threatened to deliver another upset after Alexander Hack bundled home a 14th-minute opener to fire the hosts into an early lead. But Messi swiftly orchestrated Inter Miami's recovery from that setback, providing a sublime pass to set up former Barcelona team-mate Jordi Alba's equaliser in the 24th minute. Messi then combined with Alba for Miami's second goal, producing another brilliant pass to pick out the Spaniard, who crossed for Telasco Segovia to prod home on 27 minutes. Segovia then swept in his second of the night deep into first-half stoppage time to leave Miami firmly in control. Messi then took over in the second half as Miami cut loose. A majestic through ball by another former Barcelona team-mate, Sergio Busquets, sent the Argentine World Cup-winner racing through on goal in the 60th minute. Messi took his time and coolly feinted to wrongfoot Red Bulls goalkeeper Carlos Coronel before tucking away the finish for 4-1.
News18
5 days ago
- Business
- News18
Probe Into Kylian Mbappe's Potentially Fraudulent Payments To Police Officers Opened
Last Updated: The French finance ministry's anti-money laundering wing reported unusual financial transactions benefiting five officers. Investigation into the potentially fraudulent payments made by France skipper Kylian Mbappe to the accounts of five police officers assigned with the protection of the country's national football team. The French finance ministry's anti-money laundering wing reported unusual financial transactions benefiting the officers. The public prosecutor's office said, 'Investigations, which are by their very nature complex in the case of financial transactions, are underway in order to establish whether any criminal offences have been committed". A French investigative weekly reported that the striker's money was used to pay under the table for private services in the range of around the 180,300 euro mark. The World Cup-winner's entourage asserted that everything they did was by the book in a statement they issued and added that Mbappe had always chosen to donate in full his bonuses for playing for France at international level and that the money went to charitable organisations and security personnel in tow. 'It's what he did after the 2022 World Cup, with complete transparency," the issue read. The forward made the switch to Spanish side Rea Madrid on a free transfer from Parisian unit PSG last season, but went trophyless with the Los Blancos, while PSG clinched the coveted UEFA Champions League title under the stewardship of Luis Enrique. Mbappe would hope for a better turnout for Madrid in the upcoming campaign after the Spanish giants were knocked out of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 by PSG in the semifinals, before the Parisian giants ultimately went down to Chelsea in the final at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey in the revamped edition of the quadrennial spectacle for clubs across the globe. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
