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Central Delhi Kings beat Purani Dilli 6 by nine wickets in the Delhi Premier League on Wednesday. Captain Yash Dhull hit an unbeaten 100 off 47 balls at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Earlier, Money Grewal took 3/22 to restrict the opposition to 140/7 in the rain-curtailed 15-over contest.
Hull City signed Greece goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis from Olympiacos on a five-year contract, the club said on Wednesday. The deal cost a record 20 million pounds. Tzolakis said, "I am ready for a new chapter in my career." The team starts its Premier League campaign against Manchester United on August 22.
Ajinkya Rahane retired from international cricket last week after a long career. He shared how Ben Stokes helped him stay focused during tours. "I remember Stokes advising me not to see social media in 2017 when we played together in IPL," said Rahane. He now uses a team instead.
Luis Figo said FIFA President Gianni Infantino should quit after his failed plan to bring private investment into the World Cup. Figo slammed the leader for deceitful behavior regarding the $20 billion proposal. "Infantino has debased the office of FIFA President that he promised to elevate," Figo said on Monday.
Manchester United Women appointed Eva Olid as their new head coach following Marc Skinner’s departure on Monday. Olid said, "The opportunity to become head coach of Manchester United Women is a dream come true." She now leads the squad as the club shifts its focus toward developing academy players for success.
Former FIFA vice president Prince Ali bin Al Hussein accused Gianni Infantino of blackmailing members to secure re-election. Prince Ali said FIFA withheld 4.2 million dollars in prize money from the Jordan Football Association. He stated, "The whole situation amounts to blackmail and we refuse to give in to that."
Former Portugal captain Luis Figo called for Gianni Infantino to resign as FIFA president on Wednesday. Figo accused him of lying and using his position for personal benefit. “He has lied, deceived and tried to feather his own nest,” Figo said. The demand followed the collapse of a controversial proposal.
The BCCI review meeting after India’s T20I losses in Ireland and England is yet to take place. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said, "It will be strictly about the performance of the team." The meeting got delayed as Saikia is ill. Gambhir will join the future discussion to address recent shortcomings.
The Commonwealth Games flag reached Gujarat on Wednesday as Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel received it in Gandhinagar. Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi handed over the flag after returning from Glasgow. The state started preparations to host the 2030 event. Sanghavi said, "These Games will be organised with grandeur and best arrangements."
Mohamed Salah is set to sign for Turkish club Trabzonspor after leaving Liverpool. On Wednesday, Salah arrived at an Istanbul airport wearing the team kit. Club chairman Ertugrul Dogan said they expect to sign the 34-year-old on a free transfer. "Trabzon, are you ready? I can hear you," Salah said.
Virat Kohli transformed his lifestyle after a 2011 meeting with Sachin Tendulkar in Canberra. The young batter, who loved food, decided to focus on fitness after a heavy meal. Sachin recalled, "Paaji, bahut ho gaya, ab fitness par dhyan dena hai." This change helped Kohli become a global fitness icon today.
Litton Das returned to training at DXC Arena on Wednesday without any discomfort. The Bangladesh batter practiced batting and wicketkeeping after recovering from a calf injury. "It's a great relief to see him completing the practice session without any complaint," said Habibul Bashar. Officials will decide on his match participation.