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Joe Root named India's stalwart batter Virat Kohli as the «greatest chaser of all time» ahead of their upcoming clash in the World Cup on Sunday at Lucknow's Ekana stadium. England have failed to live up to their pre-tournament billing in the ongoing World Cup as they currently sit at the bottom of the table with two points. However, with their backs against the wall and faced with a do-or-die battle, the Three Lions will go all out to pull off a victory against the hosts. The defending champions hold a 4-3 lead over the Men in Blue in head-to-head encounters in ODI World Cups. However, on current form, India appear to hold the upper hand going into Sunday's clash. Virat has been influential in India's unbeaten run in the World Cup so far, playing match-winning hands in all the team's chases.

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Friends' star Matthew Perry left Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau extremely saddened. Not many know but Perry was Trudeau's school buddy. After learning about the passing of Perry, Trudeau took to X and paid his heartfelt tribute to him. «I'll never forget the schoolyard games we used to play, and I know people around the world are never going to forget the joy he brought them.

Friends, has died, reports say. He was 54.According to American media reports, including the Los Angeles Times and Rolling Stone, the Emmy-nominated actor was found dead of an apparent drowning at his Los Angeles home Saturday.

India and England World Cup Squads: India World Cup squad: Rohit Sharma (C), Hardik Pandya, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (w/k), Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav.England World Cup squad: Jos Buttler (C), Moeen Ali, Gus Atkinson, Jonny Bairstow (w/k), Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone, Dawid Malan, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes, Brydon Carse, David Willey, Mark Wood, Chris Woakes.When and where to watch India vs England match? The India vs England match will air live on Indian television via Star Sports channels. Indian viewers can also enjoy free live streaming of these matches on the Disney+Hotstar app and website.

Matthew Perry, the iconic actor best known for his role as Chandler Bing on the hit TV show 'Friends' which ran from 1994 to 2004. Perry, 54, was found unconscious in his Los Angeles home on October 28, in what appears to be a tragic drowning incident. Law enforcement sources confirmed the news, stating that first responders discovered Perry in his jacuzzi after an assistant reported a cardiac arrest. Despite their efforts, they were unable to revive him. As per NYT, the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed the incident, stating, «We responded to the 1800 block of Blue Sail Rd for a death investigation on a male 4:10 p.m. this afternoon. He was in his 50s.»

ICC World Cup 2023: Will Babar Azam be removed as Pakistan captain? PCB vows to take decision after… The Pakistan captain, who is also the world's No. 1-ranked ICC batsman, has been unable to capitalise on his starts and convert them into big hundreds. Azam has now become the latest target of criticism from former players, who feel that Azam has not played the sort of impactful shots expected of a player of his calibre.

Matthew Perry, who starred as Chandler Bing in the hit series «Friends,» has died. He was 54. The Emmy-nominated actor was found dead of an apparent drowning at his Los Angeles home Saturday, according to the Los Angeles Times and celebrity website TMZ, which was the first to report the news.

World Cup clash against Bangladesh. Pandya's unavailability meant that the Indian team management had to make changes to the team combination, with all-rounder Shardul Thakur sitting out against the Black Caps in favour of pacer Mohammed Shami, while Surya Kumar Yadav took Hardik's place in the top 6. Ahead of the high-intensity clash with reigning champions England on Sunday, the question on everyone's lips is whether Hardik will be fit enough to make India's playing XI.

India: Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah England: Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler, Moeen Ali, Mark Wood. India (IND): Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Suryakumar Yadav/Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mohammed Shami/Mohammed Siraj England (ENG): Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler (C & WK), Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, David Willey, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, and Gus Atkinson The Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow is known for being a batting-friendly pitch.

India and England could not be further apart as they take to the pitch on Sunday. The Brits, defending champions, and — for all intents and purposes — out of contention for this year's trophy. On the other hand are the Men in Blue; raring to go, having won five out of five of their matches in the competition.

Paris | Defending champion South Africa kicked its way to a record fourth Rugby World Cup title by beating New Zealand 12-11 on Saturday (Sunday AEDT) after All Blacks captain Sam Cane was the first player to be red-carded in a final.

Stephen Curry’s career is packed with iconic memories. By breaking records, delivering jaw-dropping performances, and even winning the title of finals MVP, he’s etched his name in history. There are so many to choose from, but here are the top 10 moments from his illustrious career. 10. Coming Out Party - April 23rd, 2013 is when Curry was first seen in his full form.

Gabrielle Union, one of the most versatile American actresses is widely loved by her fans. When the actress made her on-screen debut on the sitcom Family Matters in 1993, her career officially began. Union acted in a variety of films, including dramas, action thrillers, and romantic comedies.

Penn Badgley's charismatic yet psychopathic character, Joe Goldberg, is all set to make his return in the upcoming fifth season of the popular psychological thriller series 'You' on Netflix. This renewal, while highly anticipated, brings with it significant revelations that are bound to leave fans in anticipation. Here's all you need to know about 'You' Season 5, including its possible conclusion. The article contains spoilers.

Chopra as he returns to the big screen after three years with '12th Fail', a story of ambition, dedication and overcoming setbacks. The ace director, known for films such as 'Khamosh', 'Parinda', '1942: A Love Story' and 'Mission Kashmir', said money has never dictated his creative decisions. «My job as an artist or a filmmaker is to make the world slightly better than what it was when I came.

When the world’s most valuable company rolled out the latest marketing campaign for its most valuable product, Apple picked two songs to make sure its new iPhone commercials would get stuck in our brains. The first was “Get Him Back!" by Olivia Rodrigo, a global pop star who shot the music video for her hit single with an iPhone. The second was “Karangailyg Kara Hovaa (Dyngyldai)" by Yat-Kha, a Tuvan throat-singing fusion band led by someone who doesn’t own an iPhone.

Bangladesh and Netherlands world cup squads: Bangladesh: Shakib Al Hasan (c), Litton Das (w/k), Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Najmul Hossain Shanto (vc), Tawhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mahmudullah Riyad, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nasum Ahmed, Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib.Netherlands: Scott Edwards (c/w), Colin Ackermann, Wesley Barresi (wk), Bas de Leede, Aryan Dutt, Sybrand Engelbrecht, Ryan Klein, Teja Nidamanuru, Max O'Dowd, Saqib Zulfiqar, Shariz Ahmad, Logan van Beek, Roelof van der Merwe, Paul van Meekeren and Vikramjit Singh.When and where to watch the Bangladesh vs Netherlands match?The Netherlands vs Bangladesh match will air live on Indian television via Star Sports channels. Indian viewers can also enjoy free live streaming of these matches on the Disney+Hotstar app and website.

Siberian Battalion" has been created, composed of Russian nationals who have defected from Vladimir Putin's army, reports Daily Star. In the almost two years since the initial Ukraine invasion, there have been accounts of Russian troops declining to engage in combat, being pressured into military action, or facing incarceration due to their opposition. However, a significant number of such individuals have now expressed their desire to join the fight alongside Ukrainian forces, reported TOI. This newly formed Siberian Battalion reportedly have prominent members, including Alexei Makarov, formerly associated with the National Bolshevik political party, and well-known anti-Kremlin Russian activist Ildar Dadin, as reported by AFP.

Bangladesh (BAN): Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan (C), Mushfiqur Rahim (WK), Mahmudullah, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam Netherlands (NED): Vikramjit Singh, Max O'Dowd, Colin Ackermann, Bas de Leede, Teja Nidamanuru, Scott Edwards (c&wk), Sybrand Engelbrecht, Logan van Beek, Roelof van der Merwe, Aryan Dutt, Paul van Meekeren The Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata is famous for hosting high-scoring matches as it favours batters. However, as the game proceeds, spinners often dominate the game.

New Zealand (NZ): Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (c & wk), Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult Australia (AUS): David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne/Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wk), Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Adam Zampa The HPCA ground at Dharamsala may provide an excellent amount of support to the batters. Opting to bowl first and chasing the target could be a wise decision.