5 Times Cricketers Are Unfollowed And Blocked By The Fellow Players

There is no denying the fact that cricket is one of the most popular sports of our country and Indians have a great deal of love and respect for their favourite players. The cricketers also understand the importance of interacting with their fans and social media networks have given them perfect platforms for this purpose.

However sometimes, these social media networks are used as battle fields on which the cricketers engage in verbal wars that have often led to blocking or unfollowing of one cricketer by another. Here are few such examples:

1. Rohit Sharma unfollows Virat Kohli:

This is undoubtedly one of the most talked episodes as it is being said that the two Indian cricketers were not on talking terms after the disappointing exit of India from the World Cup 2019. The rumours were further strengthened when Indian batsman Rohit Sharma unfollowed Indian skipper Virat Kohli on Instagram.

After this, Virat’s wife Anushka Sharma also made a cryptic post on her Instagram. However, the skipper and the head coach Ravi Shastri have always denied such rumours and said that everything is fine between the players.

2. Sanjay Manjrekar blocks Michael Vaughan:

Sanjay Manjrekar is one of the most trolled Indian cricketers on social media and his tweets and statements have often created controversies. In one such instance, Sanjay called Indian cricketer Ravindra Jadeja “a bits and pieces cricketer” and for this, he was trolled heavily by the fans of Jadeja.

However, what hurt Manjrekar the most was the manner in which former English cricketer Michael Vaughan made fun of him by giving reference to his statement regarding Jadeja on a couple of occasions. Eventually, Manjrekar blocked Michael Vaughan and this news was made public by Michael himself.

3. Kevin Pietersen blocks Mitchell Johnson:

The England cricket team has silenced its critics after winning the World Cup 2019 to some extent but it is also true that the team has been facing difficulties against Australia in the last two Ashes series. In the Ashes series that took place after the World Cup, an incident happened in which the former Australian cricketer Mitchell Johnson was blocked by former English cricketer Kevin Pietersen.

During the first test match, Michael and Kevin were in the commentary box and discussing about the England pacers who were bowling at the speed of 140 kmph. The former Australian pacer Mitchell Johnson joined both of them through Twitter and slammed England pacers for not bending their backs in order to take the benefit of the surface. As the discussion got heated, KP blocked Mitchell and the latter shared their information on Twitter himself.

4. Not everything is well between Nepali top two cricketers:

Paras Khadka and Sandeep Lamichhane are two important pillars of Nepal cricket; while the former is leading the team in a great style, the latter has been making people aware of Nepal cricket with his superb performances in T20 leagues. However, things do not seem to be going well between the two players as some time ago, Sandeep unfollowed his skipper on the social media network.

5. Sreesanth unfollowed by many cricketers:

Things seemed to be going great for Indian pacer Sreesanth until he was booked for the spot-fixing scandal during the sixth season of the Indian Premier League. Sree was a part of the Rajasthan Royals team at that time and he was banned for lifetime after which many of his colleagues unfollowed him on social media networks.

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The top five most expensive footballers in English Premier League

The top five most expensive footballers in English Premier League

When it comes to far reaching marketability, no sporting event or league in world football vanquishes the English Premier League (EPL).

Enormous number of soccer enthusiasts across the globe turn on their television every week to witness their favourite teams and players in action.

As an outcome of its successfulness, the English Premier League is also the most remunerative domestic league and players who participate in it are paid astonishing sum of hard cash. Every year the price of Premier League players shoots up.

But, which players are most expensive depends on their current market value.

Here are 5 most expensive players in English Premier League.

1) Mohamed Salah/ Liverpool

Market Value: £ 135 million

The reds signed him for £ 36 million in 2017, Just over two years he is now worth £ 100 million more.

2) Harry Kane/ Tottenham

Market Value: £ 135 million

The Golden boot winner in the 2018 World Cup, currently, Kane is the best forward in the English Premier League.

3) Raheem Sterling/ Manchester City

Market Value: £126 million

The England international is at his optimal best at the moment, he is now scoring goals for fun as he is deemed as a match winner.

4) Kevin De Bruyne/ Manchester City

Market Value: £117 million

A wizzard with a ball on his feet, the Belgian is arguably the best player in the Premier League.

5) Sadio Mane/ Liverpool

Market Value: £108 million

The Ivorian continues to grow as a player, he is now one of the most lethal forwards in the world.

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An Accompanied Race

An Accompanied Race

The 2019 world athletics championships kicked off in doha on Wednesday. On the first day of the competition, the people who won the most applause in the stadium of khalifa were not the defending 100-meter champion gatlin or the 400-meter hurdles champion samba, who carried Qatar's gold hopes, but one who was far behind in the preliminary.

Exhausted Busby began to stumble and almost fall. Then something more unexpected happened. Dabo slowed down, came to his opponent, took his left hand and put it on his shoulder. The audience was moved by dabo's heart-warming gesture, many people stood up, the audience applauded and cheered everywhere.

Busby's achievement was not recognized because of the help he received from others. Dabo finished last, nearly five minutes behind the group heat leader. After the game, dabo was mobbed by reporters in the mixed press area, apparently embarrassed by a pile of microphones and recording pens thrust out in front of him. When asked if he felt he had acted like a hero, he shook his head and smiled.

"Today, my goal was to represent my country and achieve a personal best, but I found it impossible to do so. There's no point in trying to get past him. "I just wanted to help him get to the finish line together. It was an unforgettable experience for me to represent my country for the first time."

What the pristine dabo may not realize is that, as guinea-bissau's only competitor, he left an equally memorable memory in Doha.

Liverpool's Top Fan

Liverpool's Top Fan

The reds manager Rafa Benitez of nine years, Liverpool into the champions league semi-finals for many times. The the key to the team members, Reina wrote: "now (and past) are similar, it's good for the game, this is the place where Liverpool belong, hope this state will last for many years."

Reina has kept a close eye on Liverpool since leaving the club in 2014 and still has a home on Merseyside. He works at AC Milan now, who is one of the Spanish goalkeeper's, his passions is watching the new reds.

"Now I am very good at Milan. After the champions league final in 2007, I never thought I would end my career at Milan! But I am good here and although I don't play regularly, I have a very good goalkeeper in front of me and I just want to help him to improve."

Reina is 36, former team-mates Steven Gerrard and Xabi Alonso have taken up coaching and Jamie Carragher has developed into a television celebrity. Reina said: "I have two years left on my contract with Milan and I will see how I feel, especially mentally, before I make a decision."

"Of course I want to stay in football, whether as a coach or manager, I don't know yet. But one thing is clear: I will continue to work with football."

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New Pattern of Extreme Sports

New Pattern of Extreme Sports

The reason why there are fewer people abroad is largely due to their character of "Trying boldly unless you die." Extreme sports, except the well-known bungee jumping, skydiving, and skateboarding, take other forms. These sports may not be very popular in China, but they are more challenging than traditional ones.

The innovative hoverboard designed by Franky Zapata takes advantage of water power to allow people to surf in the air. Water suspension panels connect to most jet boats and personal water crafts. The new exciting water sports combine flying, water skiing and surfing. This skateboard can reach 16 miles per hour.

The windsurfing board uses water to push forward, and it is best for beginners to sit on the board and feel the power. Once you feel it, you can try to stand on the board and practice balancing. Of course, the advanced level is fancy, and there are more than ten kinds of windsurfing fancy. It’s not easy to do it!

When you are launching, the Hoverboard's power is upward rather than forward, and the body is forced to push the skateboard forward. This is easier to control than sitting, because when the seat is low, the foot should compete with the water, so go bold!

For safety reasons, players must wear helmets and life jackets. If you are interested in Hoverboard, you can use skateboarding on the street before you play. Both of them rely on body balance control and foot movements to change direction.

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Received award on stage,hurt under stage

Received award on stage,hurt under stage

Two days ago, Messi's name appeared on the headlines of global sports websites. The Argentine was elected FIFA Player of the year for the sixth time, and the scenery is endless. Two days later, Messima showed up in La Liga without stopping. Unfortunately, Messi was replaced after only 45 minutes because of muscle discomfort. In addition to this injury, Messi has suffered three injuries in the new season!

This summer, Messi returned to Barcelona to attend the first training session. There was a muscle injury problem. This time for up to one and a half months. At that time, Messi's soleus muscle in his right leg was not feeling well. At first, Barcelona thought he needed only a few days'rest. No one expected Messi to be absent for so long. In the recovery process, Messi's injury has also recurred!

The match against Villarreal was the third since Messi's recovery and the first start for Barcelona in the new season. In the game, Messi is confident of his physical condition, in addition to the opening assists Glizman scored, and even had a performance of 1V3 on the wing. But it was also because of the fight that Messi felt sick in his left thigh and received massage treatment on the sidelines. After half-time, Messi was replaced protectively by Barwade.

After the game, Balvad claimed that Messi was replaced because of caution, he just had some abductor pain. However, Spanish media pointed out that Messi's uncomfortable position this time was an old groin injury. His chance of playing at Getafe on Saturday was very slim and a truce of 10 days was expected. Messi has played three games for Barcelona so far this season, scoring 0 goals and assisting once. Healthy Messi is still the most dangerous player on the pitch. But Messi, now 32, has some vitreous bodies. He has had three injuries since the new season.

Messi knows his health well. After the FIFA awards ceremony, Messi also talked about this in an interview: "Every year will become more difficult, you have to take better care of yourself, in order to prepare for every day, every game. Now I look like I was at the beginning, but my body is not merciless. When you reach this age, you have to take good care of yourself."

Hardik Pandya Is Out For Five Months After Surgery, Here Are 5 Players Who Can Replace Him

Hardik Pandya has been one of the star performers for the India team over the last few years. He has grown in his role and become an integral part of the team.

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For years, India was looking for an all-rounder who could bat and also contribute with the ball. Since making his debut, Hardik Pandya has proved to be an useful asset and contributed to the team's success.

Now the 25 year-old is out injured and recently underwent back surgery, meaning he will miss at least five months of action. He will be a loss no doubt, but there are players who could step up and fill in for his role.

Here are the five players who could do just that:

1. Krunal Pandya

The elder of the Pandya brothers, Krunal has been around for a while in India's limited overs setup, mostly in the T20 format. A left-arm orthodox bowler, Krunal Pandya has performed decently in whatever opportunities have been presented to him.

He is yet to be tested in the 50-over format, but his ability to chip in with the bat along with his wicket-taking ability, he can step in for his brother.

2. Vijay Shankar

A highly rated middle-order batsman, he is a more than useful medium-pacer as well, a skill that has made him a more than handy all-rounder.

Another talented all-rounder who has got his opportunities with the Indian team, Vijay Shankar has promised much, but delivered too little.

Genuine all-rounders are a rare commodity in Indian cricket and Vijay Shankar's solidity with the bat and usefulness with the ball earned him a place in the national team.

He has shown glimpse of his potential, but nothing of significant note. An injury to Hardik Pandya gives him the opportunity to perform and cement his place in the Indian side.

3. Axar Patel

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Having made his debut five years back, Axar Patel has been in and out of the Indian team. He has largely been under-utilised with the bat, but he has troubled many batsmen with his accurate bowling, cramping the batsmen for room and buying wickets.

As has been the case of so many like him, Axar has failed to establish himself as the regular in the India's limited overs team. He has to talent and ability, and it is the right time put his hand up and deliver good performances.

With T20 World Cup coming up next year, the time is now for the likes of Axar Patel to perform.

4. Washington Sundar

The 20 year-old is one amongst a batch of cricketers who are presumed to be one of India's next generation players. Still only young, Washington Sundar has quickly been drafted into the senior side.

The off-spinner is seen with the potential of having a long and successful career. Having made he debut in 2017, the Tamil Nadu native is become a regular in the T20 squads.

He is, however, yet to find his way into ODI team, having played a solitary game in 2017. With Hardik now out, he might get the opportunity to fulfil the role of the all-rounder.

5. Ravindra Jadeja

The 30 year-old is one of the most experienced players around, and he has been a terrific servant to the Indian team. He is one of the most underrated players in the game.

He can bat, bowl, and save you good 20-25 runs on the field. He is now a decade old in international cricket, but he still has a lot to offer. Having been ignored for the limited overs format in the last few years, Jadeja put in terrific performance at the World Cup to silence his critics.

He now has the opportunity to fully establish himself and not let the team feel the absence of Hardik Pandya.

Break 9.76s Record

Break 9.76s Record

The men's 100m final has ended at the 2019 world championships in doha, Qatar. Christian Coleman of the United States won this year's world and personal best in 9.76 seconds. Last year's runner-up, Coleman, won his first 100m title at the world championships. It was also the tenth time an American athlete had won the men's 100m final at the world championships.

At 1.75 metres, he is probably the shortest of the 100 metres champion. Yesterday reporters in mixed mining area, suddenly someone said: "Coleman!" "Where? As a result, a group of reporters with long guns and short guns, Coleman's figure was completely submerged. But on the court, Coleman is the biggest. The 23-year-old became the first post-bolt 100m world champion.

Coleman's dream is not a sprinter, but a rugby player. In high school, he broke the NFL record for the combined 40-meter dash, but no college football team offered him an offer. "We all loved him," recalled mike erwood, Coleman's high school coach. Instead, many of his teammates got admission letters from universities. Coleman didn't like the idea of running sprints when football turned me down.

Coleman worked so hard, and sometimes his partner's mother would ask him to take a break, only to be told, "when you're relaxing, everyone else is training." Then he asked his father to practice with him. "It was the support of his family that brought him to where he is," his agent, David Hudson, told reporters yesterday.

His experience of missing three drug tests has been one of the most controversial topics throughout the tournament. Coleman's life is a race for recognition and respect.

MS Dhoni best white-ball captain I have seen: Michael Vaughan

It's been a while since MS Dhoni handed over the captaincy baton to Virat Kohli in all forms of international cricket. Although Kohli has surpassed Dhoni in several captaincy records already, for many the Ranchi-born wicket-keeper batsman still remains the best skipper to have led the Indian team in history. When former England captain Michael Vaughan was asked about his take on the international captains of this era, he picked out many names but termed Dhoni as the “best white-ball captain he has ever seen”.

The first person Vaughan hailed for his captaincy was New Zealand's Kane Williamson who is known around the cricketing spectrum for his humble, calm and composed approach. It was under his leadership that the Kiwis reached the final of the 2019 ICC World Cup a few months ago. 

“Kane Williamson is outstanding. has the gift to lead without having to say too much. He can manoeuvre his team in a sensible way and not a noisy way. Everyone realizes he is the leader, the power,” Vaughan was quoted as saying in an interview with the Times of India.

Eoin Morgan, the man who helped England earn their first ICC World Cup title, was also praised by Vaughan. But when it comes to the limited overs formats, Vaughan was clear in calling Dhoni 'the best'.

"Eoin Morgan was a revelation in 50-over cricket. MS Dhoni doesn’t do international captaincy anymore but in our era, Dhoni is the best white-ball captain I have seen…the way he manoeuvres from behind the stump, just reads play, thinks out of the box, handles the pressure card and is also great with the bat," he said.

Indian cricket has produced several great leaders in the past and another one is presently leading the charge. Kohli, who has been smashing records left, right and center, hasn't let the burden of captaincy affect his prowess with the willow. Vaughan also admired the way the 30-year-old leads his team, especially in Test cricket.

“In Tests, Virat Kohli is busy, energetic, a brilliant batsman, full of life. I like the way he captains,” Vaughan added.

Porsche Cayenne Coupe to launch in India in December

German automaker Porsche is all set to launch the Cayenne Coupe in India in December 2019, according to Autocar.

The ultra luxurious SUV, which was unveiled globally in March this year, is loaded with a bunch of hi-tech features.

However, mechanically, it is the same as standard Cayenne model and is available in two engine options.

Here's our roundup.

Porsche Cayenne Coupe: At a glance

Porsche Cayenne Coupe sports a premium design with a sloping roof, body-colored rear spoiler, dual exhausts, and 22-inch alloy wheels.

The car comes with a blackened roof, electronically adjustable ORVMs, and an LED strip on the boot lid connecting the taillamps.

It also gets an all-LED lighting setup for headlamps, turn indicators, and taillights.

Inside the cabin

Inside, the Cayenne Coupe comes with a five-seater cabin with ventilated seats wrapped in leather, a glass panoramic sunroof (carbon-fiber roof as optional), and automatic climate control.

As for electronic features, the car comes with BOSE's surround sound system and a 12.3-inch infotainment panel with 'Porsche Connect' connectivity feature.

In addition, it also gets a heads-up display, massage function, and ambient lighting.

Power and performance

The Porsche Cayenne Coupe is available in two engine options: a 3.0-liter V6 engine and a 4.0-liter V8 unit.

The former is capable of producing 340bhp of power and 450Nm of peak torque, while the latter churns out 550bhp and 770Nm.

For transmission duties, it gets an 8-speed automatic gearbox which sends power to all wheels.

Here's a look at the safety features

The Porsche Cayenne Coupe comes equipped with disc brakes on all the wheels along with ABS, EBD, and traction control for improved road handling.

The car offers a bunch of driver centric features including park assist, night vision assist, and collision and brake assist.

Further, the car comes with 8 airbags, ISOFIX child seat mounts, and engine immobilizer for anti-theft provisions.

Finally, what about pricing?

There is no word on Cayenne Coupe's India pricing as of now. However, going by the specs, we expect it to arrive at a price of over Rs. 1 crore. But, the official details will be revealed during the launch event itself.

Ranking the top career-defining moments of Rafael Nadal

Rafael Nadal is undoubtedly one of the GOATs of tennis after Swiss King Roger Federer.

Having won 19 Grand Slams to date, including a record 12 French Opens, he has cemented his legacy among the greats and would certainly be irreplaceable when it comes to clay courts.

As he continues to scale greater heights, we take a look at some of his career-defining moments.

Winning the first French Open title

Nadal is known as the King of Clay, and his 12 French Open titles, which is played on clay, does prove his nickname.

Nonetheless, the journey of this incredible record started in 2005, when he won the title for the first time, which was also his maiden Slam title.

What was even enchanting was his unique style of gameplay, which perfectly suited on clay.

First reign as No. 1

Climbing atop the rankings is a moment of pride an honor for any tennis star, and the same was the case for Nadal when he became No. 1 for the first time in 2008.

By then, he had already won five Slams, including four French Open titles.

He managed to do so by winning the 2008 Cincinnati Masters and thereby, ending Federer's four-and-a-half-year reign.

Wins his only singles Olympic Gold

After reaching No. 1 for the first time, Nadal was so inspired that he wanted to continue with the momentum, as he gave his best during the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

As a result, he also went on to win a gold in the event, beating Chile's Fernando González in the final.

It is also his only singles gold medal in the event to date.

Winning career Golden Slam

Every tennis player looks to win multiple and all Grand Slams to be offered in the sport of tennis.

Nadal, being one of the GOATs, certainly managed to do it in 2010, when he won the US Open for the first time.

Prior to that, Nadal had already won eight Slams, as he became the third player to win the career Golden Slam.

Winning the seventh French Open title

Nadal might have managed to win 12 French Open titles to date, and the journey began in 2005, but the dream to become the King certainly did not start there itself.

It was not until 2012, when Nadal won his seventh French Open title, to break the previous record of six, held by Bjorn Borg, as the hunger to win more kicked in thereon.