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Juventus midfielder may face a 4-year ban in a doping case in Italy. He had tested positive for testosterone earlier.

Juventus’ Paul Pogba may face a 4-year ban in doping case

Juventus midfielder may face a 4-year ban in a doping case in Italy. He had tested positive for testosterone earlier.

Anti-doping prosecutors in Italy requested a maximum four-year ban for Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba on Thursday after the World Cup winner tested positive for testosterone.
Pogba opted not to make a plea bargain with Italy's anti-doping agency, meaning the case will be tried before the country's anti-doping court.
If the four-year ban is confirmed, it could end the 30-year-old Pogba&rsquo;s career.
Four-year bans are standard under the World Anti-Doping Code but can be reduced in cases where an athlete can prove their doping was not intentional, if the positive test was a result of contamination or if they provide &ldquo;substantial assistance&rdquo; to help investigators.
Pogba&rsquo;s positive test was announced in September, stemming from an exam that was carried out after Juventus&rsquo; game at Udinese on Aug. 20. Pogba did not play in the Serie A match but was on Juve&rsquo;s bench.
Pogba has made no public comments on the case.
&ldquo;Humanely, I&rsquo;m sorry for Paul,&rdquo; Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri said in October.
The doping case is another negative note for a player who has been bothered by injuries ever since rejoining Juventus from Manchester United in July of last year. He was ruled out of France&rsquo;s run to the World Cup final last year due to a knee injury, played in only six Serie A matches for Juventus last season and two this season.
There&rsquo;s also been a police investigation ongoing in France into allegations that Pogba was targeted by extortionists &mdash; including by his older brother Mathias, who has denied any wrongdoing.
Pogba scored for France in the 4-2 win over Croatia in the 2018 World Cup final. He played in 178 matches for Juventus from 2012-16.
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S Sreesanth, during an Instagram live, claimed that Gautam Gambhir kept bad-mouthing him during the Gulf Giants vs India Capitals game in Legends League Cricket, calling him a 'fixer'

Watch: S Sreesanth says Gautam Gambhir kept calling him 'Fixer, Fixer' during Legends League Cricket game

S Sreesanth, during an Instagram live, claimed that Gautam Gambhir kept bad-mouthing him during the Gulf Giants vs India Capitals game in Legends League Cricket, calling him a 'fixer'

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#Sreesanth #Gambhir #LLC

<h2>S Sreesanth, during an Instagram live, claimed that Gautam Gambhir kept bad-mouthing him during the Gulf Giants vs India Capitals game in Legends League Cricket, calling him a 'fixer'</h2>

It seems there's no end to the Sreesanth-Gambhir spat. The former Indian teammates were involved in a war of words during a Legends League game on Wednesday, with the umpires stepping in to calm them both down during the match in Surat.
A video circulating on social media also captured a tense moment earlier, where Sreesanth, playing for Gujarat Giants, glared at Gambhir of India Capitals after conceding a six and a four. Gambhir, unimpressed, returned the stare, leading to a verbal clash.
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6... 4... Showdown! Watch till the end for Gambhir 👀 Sreesanth. . .<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LegendsOnFanCode?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LegendsOnFanCode</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/llct20?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@llct20</a> <a href="https://t.co/SDaIw1LXZP">pic.twitter.com/SDaIw1LXZP</a>
&mdash; FanCode (@FanCode) <a href="https://twitter.com/FanCode/status/1732390641554923633?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 6, 2023</a></blockquote>
However, Sreesanth uploaded a video on Instagram soon after, where he ranted against Gautam Gambhir, stating that the former Indian opener always fights with his colleague.
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And on Thursday, Sreesanth, in an Instagram live, claimed Gambhir kept calling him a fixer. The 40-year-old said Gambhir didn't even spare the umpires when they tried to calm him down.
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&mdash; IndiaCricket (@IndiaCrick18158) <a href="https://twitter.com/IndiaCrick18158/status/1732644995692425541?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 7, 2023</a></blockquote>
"Just want to say this, he kept on calling me, on live television, on the centre wicket, I had not used a single bad word, I had not even used a single abusive word to him. I've only said, what are you saying, what are you saying? I, in fact, kept laughing in a sarcastic way because he kept calling me fixer, fixer, you're a fixer! F**k off, fixer! This is the language which is used on live television. Even he told the umpires in the same language when they were trying to control him. In fact, I just moved away but he kept on saying the same word again and again," Sreesanth said. <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/wpl-2024-set-to-embrace-multi-city-format-like-ipl-mumbai-and-bengaluru-likely-to-host-games-1701918871437">WPL 2024 set to embrace multi-city format like IPL, Mumbai and Bengaluru likely to host games</a>

"Anyone who has experienced what I have endured would never forgive you" - S Sreesanth wrote on Gautam Gambhir's Instagram post.

S Sreesanth confronts Gautam Gambhir, comments 'Are you above Supreme Court?' on latter's Instagram post

The conflict between former Indian teammates S Sreesanth and Gautam Gambhir intensified further after the pacer responded to a cryptic social media post by Gautam Gambhir.

Here's what happened

#Sreesanth #Gambhir #LLC

<h2>"Anyone who has experienced what I have endured would never forgive you" - S Sreesanth wrote on Gautam Gambhir's Instagram post.</h2>

S Sreesanth, the former Indian fast bowler, has intensified his criticism of Gautam Gambhir following the latter's alleged 'fixer' remark. This row traces back to their confrontation during a Legends League Cricket match and was brought into the public eye <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/watch-s-sreesanth-says-gautam-gambhir-kept-calling-him-fixer-fixer-during-legends-league-cricket-game-1701941299464">through Sreesanth's Instagram live session</a>.
The conflict intensified further after Sreesanth responded to a cryptic Instagram post by Gambhir, which was captioned, "Smile when the world is about attention!"
Commenting on the post, Sreesanth vehemently criticised Gambhir, accusing him of overstepping the boundaries expected of a sportsman and public figure. He expressed shock and disbelief at being repeatedly labeled a 'fixer' by Gambhir.
He wrote, "You have exceeded the boundaries of a sportsman and a brother, and above all, you represent the people. Yet, you continue to engage in conflicts with every cricketer. What is the matter with you? All I did was smile and observe, and you labeled me a fixer? Seriously? Are you above the Supreme Court?"
"You have no authority to speak in such a manner and say whatever you please. You even verbally abused the umpires, and yet you speak of smiling? You are an arrogant and utterly classless individual who lacks any form of respect for those who supported you. Until yesterday, I always held respect for you and your family. However, you used the derogatory term "fixer" not just once, but seven or eight times. You even resorted to using the F-word towards the umpires and myself, persistently trying to provoke me," he added.
In the concluding part of his comment, the 40-year-old said, "Anyone who has experienced what I have endured would never forgive you. Deep down, you know that what you said and did was wrong. I'm sure even God won't forgive you. You didn't even come to the field after that..Come on, God is watching everything."&nbsp;

Virat Kohli's hundred against New Zealand in the World Cup semifinal reignited the conversation about whether Kohli could go past Tendulkar's record of 100 international centuries.

Can Virat Kohli break Sachin Tendulkar's record of 100 international hundreds? Brian Lara has his say

Can Virat Kohli scale Mt. 100 hundreds?
Here's what Brian Lara feels

#ViratKohli #SachinTendulkar

<h2>Virat Kohli's hundred against New Zealand in the World Cup semifinal reignited the conversation about whether Kohli could go past Tendulkar's record of 100 international centuries.</h2>

During India's semi-final match against New Zealand in the 50-over World Cup, Virat Kohli achieved his 80th international century, a milestone witnessed by his idol, Sachin Tendulkar. This feat reignited discussions&nbsp;about whether Kohli could eventually surpass Tendulkar's record of 100 international centuries. Brian Lara, the celebrated West Indian cricketer, weighed in on this debate, acknowledging the significant challenge ahead for Kohli.
Lara, in a conversation with Anandabazar Patrika, highlighted the demanding nature of Kohli's pursuit. He pointed out that Kohli, currently 35 years old, would need to maintain a high level of performance for several more years. "If he scores five centuries every year he&rsquo;d need four more years to equal Tendulkar. Kohli will be 39 then. Tough job, very tough job,&rdquo; Lara remarked.
Lara also expressed caution about making predictions, considering the enormity of the task. He noted that amassing 20 more centuries is a formidable challenge, one that many cricketers don't achieve in their entire careers. However, he also shared his admiration for Kohli, expressing his desire to see him equal Tendulkar's record. "My best wishes are with him. I&rsquo;d be very happy if he could score 100 centuries like Tendulkar. Sachin was a dear friend and like I said before, I&rsquo;m a big fan of Kohli.&rdquo;
<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/watch-s-sreesanth-says-gautam-gambhir-kept-calling-him-fixer-fixer-during-legends-league-cricket-game-1701941299464">Watch: S Sreesanth says Gautam Gambhir kept calling him 'Fixer, Fixer' during Legends League Cricket game</a>

AB de Villiers kept playing cricket in the last two years of his career despite an eye injury, which was the result of an accidental kick to his eye by his child.

AB de Villiers reveals how he kept playing cricket despite almost losing vision in his right eye

AB de Villiers recently revealed that he played the final two years of his career with a significant eye injury. 

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#ABdeVilliers #ABD #RCB

<h2>AB de Villiers kept playing cricket in the last two years of his career despite an eye injury, which was the result of an accidental kick to his eye by his child.</h2>

AB de Villiers, the former captain of the South African cricket team, recently revealed that he played the final two years of his career with a significant eye injury. The revelation comes years after his retirement from international cricket in 2018, although he continued playing in the Indian Premier League until 2021.
In his last IPL match, de Villiers' team, Royal Challengers Bangalore, faced off against Kolkata Knight Riders in the 2021 playoffs.
Speaking to Wisden Cricket Monthly, de Villiers disclosed the details of his eye injury, which occurred not long before his retirement. The injury was the result of an accidental kick to his eye by his child. This incident led to a decline in his right eye's vision.
Remarkably, he managed to continue his cricket career despite the injury. Recalling his doctor's reaction after the surgery, de Villiers shared, &ldquo;When I got the surgery done the doctor actually asked me, &lsquo;How in the world did you play cricket like this?&rsquo;. Luckily my left eye did a decent job for the last two years of my career.&rdquo;

The incident took place during Pakistan's warmup game against the Prime Minister XI, where official broadcasters Fox Cricket ended up using the derogatory term 'PAKI' in the score ticker.

Cricket Australia apologises after racist label appears in Pakistan team's score ticker

During a warm-up cricket match featuring Pakistan against the Prime Minister XI, Fox Cricket inadvertently used the derogatory term 'PAKI' in their live score ticker, sparking controversy.

<h2>The incident took place during Pakistan's warmup game against the Prime Minister XI, where official broadcasters Fox Cricket ended up using the derogatory term 'PAKI' in the score ticker.</h2>

During a warm-up cricket match featuring Pakistan against the Prime Minister XI, Fox Cricket inadvertently used the derogatory term 'PAKI' in their live score ticker, sparking significant controversy.
An Australian journalist highlighted this broadcasting error by sharing a TV grab on social media on the match's opening day at the Manuka Oval. Cricket Australia later addressed and rectified the mistake, extending an apology for the incident.
The term 'PAKI' is recognized as a disrespectful label for individuals of Pakistani or South Asian origin.
Journalist Daany Saeed, who initially brought attention to the issue, shared another post stating Cricket Australia's apology. Saeed explained that the graphic was generated from an automatic feed from a data provider, which hadn't been used for a Pakistan game before. The error was quickly amended manually after being noticed, as clarified by Cricket Australia.
<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/watch-s-sreesanth-says-gautam-gambhir-kept-calling-him-fixer-fixer-during-legends-league-cricket-game-1701941299464">Watch: S Sreesanth says Gautam Gambhir kept calling him 'Fixer, Fixer' during Legends League Cricket game</a>

Ahead of the much-awaited T20I World Cup which is scheduled to take place next year, ICC unvieled new logo for the coverted tournament. 

ICC unveils new logo for the upcoming T20I World Cup in 2024 scheduled to take place in the US, West Indies and Bangladesh

Ahead of the much-awaited T20I World Cup which is scheduled to take place next year, ICC unveiled new logo for the coveted tournament. 

Ahead of the much-awaited T20I World Cup which is scheduled to take place next year, ICC unvieled new logo for the coverted tournament.&nbsp;

The ICC released a new logo with a secret message for the 2024 T20I World Cup. The International Cricket Council (ICC) unveiled a logo that honors both the American "stripes" and the palm trees of the West Indies. To symbolize the fundamental elements of international cricket, the emblem consists of a bat, ball, and energy.
T20 World Cup logo captures inherent drama
ICC claims that the new logo effectively conveys the natural drama that the shortest form carries. In addition, it displays the unwavering energy of Twenty20 cricket while incorporating textures and patterns from the host nation into the new brand identity.
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Created from the three things that define T20I cricket &ndash; Bat, Ball, and Energy! 🤩 A striking new look for the ICC T20 World Cup 🏆 💥 ⚡️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/T20WorldCup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#T20WorldCup</a> <a href="https://t.co/kflsHr81eN">pic.twitter.com/kflsHr81eN</a>
&mdash; ICC (@ICC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ICC/status/1732652903725253044?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 7, 2023</a></blockquote>
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According to the ICC, the new logo's creative fusion of bat, ball, and energy symbolizes the essential components of Twenty20 international cricket. Encased in a dynamic ball, the T20 lettering dynamically changes into a swinging bat. The striking graphic on the ball reflects the distinct vibe and electric energy of Twenty20 Internationals, while the zigzag design suggests intensifying thrills and exhilarating moments."
Ticket sales to begin next month
Fans now have the chance to express their interest in procuring tickets for the ICC Men&rsquo;s T20 World Cup 2024, set to be on sale within the month. This will ensure they get ahead in the ticket updates and help them secure their place at the atmospheric World Cup spectacle.

Luis Rubiales, who was accused of forcibly kissing Spanish player Jenni Hermoso without consent earlier, has now been accused of engaging in unwanted physical contact with two England players.

Luis Rubiales: Former Spanish FA President now accused of forcefully kissing England players

Luis Rubiales, who was accused of forcibly kissing Spanish player Jenni Hermoso without consent earlier, has now been accused of engaging in unwanted physical contact with two England players.

#LuisRubiales #Spain #England

<h2>Luis Rubiales, who was accused of forcibly kissing Spanish player Jenni Hermoso without consent earlier, has now been accused of engaging in unwanted physical contact with two England players.</h2>

Luis Rubiales, the ex-president of the Spanish Football Federation, is now embroiled in another controversy following allegations of inappropriate behavior during the Women&rsquo;s World Cup trophy ceremony.
Rubiales, who was accused of forcibly kissing Spanish player Jenni Hermoso without consent earlier, has now been accused of engaging in unwanted physical contact with two England players. The incident occurred after Spain's 1-0 victory over England in the final on August 20, with footage showing Rubiales kissing Hermoso on the lips.
The new allegations surfaced in a FIFA disciplinary committee report, where Debbie Hewitt, chair of the English Football Association, described witnessing Rubiales's actions. Hewitt recalled Rubiales "cupping and stroking" England's Laura Coombs' face, which she found "slightly odd," followed by him forcefully kissing Lucy Bronze on the face.
Rubiales refuted these claims, criticizing Hewitt for "hypocrisy," as she too embraced players during the ceremony. He condemned Hewitt's portrayal of him as "some sort of creep" as "absolutely disgusting."
Rubiales resigned from his position on September 10 amidst growing backlash and player protests. FIFA also imposed a three-year ban on him in October for his conduct.
<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/others-sports/commonwealth-games-facing-an-existential-crisis-has-the-cwg-run-its-course-1701875440452">Commonwealth Games facing an existential crisis - Has the CWG run its course?</a>

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Following England's loss to South Africa in Mumbai on Saturday, Root said that he has played in hotter conditions and more humid conditions but not anything like this before.

Joe Root blames rising pollution levels in Mumbai for his side's poor show in ODI World Cup 2023

Defending champions England are having a torrid run at ODI World Cup 2023 and Joe Root feels that poor air quality in India is one of the reasons for them underperforming.

Following England's loss to South Africa in Mumbai on Saturday, Root said that he has played in hotter conditions and more humid conditions but not anything like this before.

Defending champions England are having a torrid run at ODI World Cup 2023 and Joe Root feels that poor air quality in India is one of the reasons for them underperforming.
Following England's loss to South Africa in Mumbai on Saturday, Root said that he has played in hotter conditions and more humid conditions but not anything like this before.
'It just felt like you couldn&rsquo;t get your breath. It felt like eating the air. It was unique. Klaasen was struggling. Adil Rashid for gasping for air while he was walking back to his run-up. I do not know if it was poor air quality, but it felt like quite a hazy day,' he added.
Mumbai&rsquo;s air quality dipped recently and the AQI was around 500, 10 times more than London&rsquo;s.

As of now, eight Russian and three Belarusian athletes are among the 4,600 who have qualified for the Summer Games

IOC Permits Select Russian Athletes at 2024 Paris Olympics Amid Ukraine Conflict

ICYMI: The IOC has announced that certain Russian athletes will be permitted to participate in the 2024 Paris Olympics.

#Russia #IOC #Paris2024

<h2>As of now, eight Russian and three Belarusian athletes are among the 4,600 who have qualified for the Summer Games</h2>

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced that certain Russian athletes will be permitted to participate in the 2024 Paris Olympics, discarding the possibility of a comprehensive ban due to Russia's involvement in the Ukraine conflict. This decision follows the IOC's steps initiated a year ago to gradually reintegrate Russia and Belarus, its military ally, into international sports. It also comes nine months after the IOC suggested sports federations consider allowing individual athletes to compete.
The responsibility of determining and implementing the conditions of neutral status for athletes lies with each Olympic sport's governing body. Eligible athletes must not have actively supported the war or be contracted to military or state security agencies. Those granted neutral status are required to compete without any national symbols, including flag, anthem, or colors. However, Russia remains barred from team sports events.
As of now, eight Russian and three Belarusian athletes are among the 4,600 who have qualified for the Summer Games, set to begin in July. While Russia sent a delegation of 335 athletes to the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, only a handful are expected to compete in Paris.
Ukrainian athletes and officials, including President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, have consistently lobbied the IOC to fully ban Russian and Belarusian athletes from the Olympics due to the ongoing invasion that began in February 2022.
<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/football/juventus-paul-pogba-may-face-a-4-year-ban-in-doping-case-1702024076613">Juventus&rsquo; Paul Pogba may face a 4-year ban in doping case</a>
(With PTI inputs)

In the three knockouts of the ICC Cricket World Cup, only the India vs New Zealand pitch got a 'good' rating.

Cricket World Cup Final pitch at Narendra Modi Stadium receives 'average' rating from ICC

The ICC has given an 'average' rating to the Ahmedabad pitch that hosted the Cricket World Cup final.

<h2>In the three knockouts of the ICC Cricket World Cup, only the India vs New Zealand pitch got a 'good' rating.</h2>

The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, which hosted the ODI World Cup final on November 19 between India and Australia, received an "average" rating for its pitch from the International Cricket Council (ICC). While the pitch was deemed average, the outfield earned a "very good" rating from ICC match referee and former Zimbabwean cricketer Andy Pycroft.
In the final, Australia triumphed over India by six wickets on a slow and sluggish pitch. India, opting to bat first, set a target of 240 runs in 50 overs, which Australia comfortably chased down in 43 overs, thanks to Travis Head's impressive 137 off 120 balls. <a href="https://www.editorji.com/amp/web-stories/sports/cricket/7-players-who-can-fetch-big-money-during-wpl-auction-1702029916953">7 players who can fetch big money during WPL auction</a>
The ICC has consistently rated pitches used in India's league matches in Kolkata, Lucknow, Ahmedabad, and Chennai as 'average.' In contrast, the pitch at the Wankhede Stadium for the semifinal match between India and New Zealand was rated 'good.' This rating came amidst reports of India using a previously played-on surface for the semifinal.
The Eden Gardens pitch in Kolkata, the venue for the second semifinal between Australia and South Africa, also received an "average" rating from the ICC. This low-scoring match saw Australia chasing down South Africa's total of 212 with seven wickets lost in 47.2 overs. Javagal Srinath, former Indian pacer and ICC match referee, however, rated Eden Gardens' outfield as "very good."
The ICC defines an "average" pitch as one lacking in carry, bounce, or occasional seam movement, but maintaining consistency in carry and bounce. It may offer a degree of turn for spinners but falls short of the "very good" category in terms of carry, bounce, and turn.
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(With PTI inputs)

37-year-old David Warner chose not to engage in controversy over Mitchell Johnson's scathing remarks that had cast doubts on Warner's current form and place in the squad.

David Warner finally reacts to Mitchell Johnson's scathing attack | AUS vs PAK

Australian opener David Warner has finally broken his silence on Mitchell Johnson's scathing criticism of his place in the squad.

#DavidWarner #Johnson #AUSvPAK

<h2>37-year-old David Warner chose not to engage in controversy over Mitchell Johnson's scathing remarks that had cast doubts on Warner's current form and place in the squad.</h2>

Australian opening batter David Warner recently shrugged off critical comments from ex-teammate Mitchell Johnson about his decision to set a retirement timeline. Johnson, in a column, had cast doubt on Warner's current form and referenced his involvement in the infamous ball-tampering incident.
Warner had expressed a wish for a farewell Test in Sydney, part of the upcoming series against Pakistan starting on January 3, 2024.
The 37-year-old chose not to engage in controversy over Johnson's remarks. Speaking at a Fox Cricket event, he said, "It wouldn't be a summer without a headline, would it? It is what it is. Everyone's entitled to their own opinions." This response marked Warner's first public comments following Johnson's harsh criticism.
Warner has scored only one Test century since the summer of 2020-21, but it was a significant double century against South Africa in his 100th Test at the MCG in 2022. Australian selectors remain supportive of Warner, though his successor beyond the Sydney Test is yet to be determined.
Reflecting on his journey, Warner credited his resilience to his upbringing, emphasizing the importance of perseverance amidst media scrutiny and criticism.
Australian Test captain Pat Cummins also voiced strong support for Warner, highlighting the team's protective nature, especially towards long-standing members like Warner and Steve Smith. Cummins stressed the team's recent successes and the positive aspects of Australian cricket, choosing to focus on these rather than Johnson's critical commentary.
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Auction for second season of Women's Premier League will take place in Mumbai on 9th November and 165 players will go under the hammer for 30 vacant slots. 

WPL Auction: Players details, Remaining purse, slots available, full squad with Gujarat giants, Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, UP Warriorz, Royal Challengers Bangalore- All you need to know

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A total of 165 players will go under the hammer for 30 slots.

Here's all you need to know about the #WPLAuction

<h2>Auction for the second season of Women's Premier League will take place in Mumbai on 9th December and 165 players will go under the hammer for 30 vacant slots.&nbsp;</h2>

The highly anticipated Women&rsquo;s Premier League (WPL) auction is all set to take place on 9th December 2023 in Mumbai. A total of 30 player slots are up for grabs in the upcoming auction, with nine of these slots reserved for overseas players.
165 players to go under the hammer
A total of 165 players will go under the hammer during the auction. Five franchises including Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, UP Warriorz, Gujarat Giants, and Royal Challengers Bangalore will be bidding in this auction to fill the vacant spots of their teams. 104 Indian players and 61 overseas players will take part in the Women's Premier League 2024 auction on Saturday.
Purse available with every team
For the inaugural season, teams were allocated a purse of INR 12 crore. With the addition of the extra INR 1.5 crore, the total purse available for the auction will increase to 13.5 crore.
Gujarat Giants now have the largest purse after releasing 11 players, with INR 5.95 crore available to them. The remaining sums for other teams are as follows:&nbsp;
UP Warriorz: 4 crore Royal Challengers Bangalore: 3.35 crore Delhi Capitals: 2.5 crore Mumbai Indians: INR 2.1 crore
Retained and released players in WPL ahead of auction
The following players from the five WPL franchises were retained &amp; released from the squad:
Note: * Indicates overseas players
Delhi Capitals (DC)
Retained Players: Alice Capsey*, Arundhati Reddy, Jemimah Rodrigues, Jess Jonassen*, Laura Harris*, Marizanne Kapp*, Meg Lanning*, Minnu Mani, Poonam Yadav, Radha Yadav, Shafali Verma, Shikha Pandey, Sneha Deepthi, Taniyaa Bhatia, Titas Sadhu
Released Players: Aparna Mondal, Jasia Akhter, Tara Norris*
Slots available: 3
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Gujarat Giants (GG)
Retained Players: Ashleigh Gardner*, Beth Mooney*, Dayalan Hemalatha, Harleen Deol, Laura Wolvaardt*, Shabnam Shakil, Sneh Rana, Tanuja Kanwer
Released Players: Annabel Sutherland*, Ashwani Kumari, Georgia Wareham*, Hurley Gala, Kim Garth*, Mansi Joshi, Monica Patel, Parunika Sisodia, Sabbineni Meghana, Sophia Dunkley*, Sushma Verma
Slots available: 10
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Mumbai Indians (MI)
Retained Players: Amanjot Kaur, Amelia Kerr*, Chloe Tryon*, Harmanpreet Kaur, Hayley Matthews*, Humairaa Kaazi, Isabelle Wong*, Jintimani Kalita, Natalie Sciver*, Pooja Vastrakar, Priyanka Bala, Saika Ishaque, Yastika Bhatia
Released Players: Dhara Gujjar, Heather Graham*, Neelam Bisht, Sonam Yadav
Slots available: 5
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Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
Retained Players: Asha Shobana, Disha Kasat, Ellyse Perry*, Heather Knight*, Indrani Roy, Kanika Ahuja, Renuka Singh, Richa Ghosh, Shreyanka Patil, Smriti Mandhana, Sophie Devine*
Released Players: Dan&eacute; Van Niekerk*, Erin Burns*, Komal Zanzad, Megan Schutt*, Poonam Khemnar, Preeti Bose, Sahana Pawar
Slots available: 7
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UP Warriorz (UPW)
Retained Players: Alyssa Healy*, Anjali Sarvani, Deepti Sharma, Grace Harris*, Kiran Navgire, Lauren Bell*, Laxmi Yadav, Parshavi Chopra, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, S. Yashasri, Shweta Sehrawat, Sophie Ecclestone*, Tahlia Mcgrath*
Released Players: Devika Vaidya, Shabnim Ismail*, Shivali Shinde, Simran Shaikh
Slots available: 5
------------------------- Players in auction list:
Base price - INR 10 Lakh
Riddhima Aggarwal, Jasia Akhter, Vrinda Dinesh, G Divya, Arushi Goel, Drishya IV, Trisha Poojitha, Simran Shaikh, Sarah Bryce, Uma Chetry, Aparna Mondal, Theertha Sathish, Raghvi Bishth, Nishu Choudhary, Hurley Gala, Kashvee Gautham, Poonam Khemnar, Gautami Naik, Parushi Prabhakar, S Sajana, Saima Thakur, G Trisha, Haorungbam Chanu, Komalpreet Kour, Tara Norris, Rekha Singh, Komal Zanzad, Amisha Bahukhandi, Priya Mishra.
Parunika Sisodia, Sonam Yadav, Sunanda Yetrekar, Pranavi Chandra, Dhara Gujjar, Amrita Joseph, Shwetha Mane, Aaradhana Bisht, &nbsp;Kathryn Bryce, Darcey Carter, Zeal Dmello, Tess Flintoff, Suman Gulia, Mannat Kashyap, Ashwani Kumar, Suman Meena, Kesha Patel, Pragya Rawat, Shanu Sen, Riya Chaudhari, Shipra Giri, Vinavi Gurav, Muskan Malik, Nicola Hancock, Millicent Illingworth, Georgia Prestwidge, Durgesh Nandani Sahu, Sophie Day, Rameshwari Gayakwad, Fatima Jaffer, Keerthy James, Katie Levick, Vaishnavi Mahesh, Prakashika Naik, Sahana Pawar.
Thipatcha Putthawong, K Ramyashri, Nida Rahman, Karri Sai Poojitha, Nisha Saini, Maya Sonawane, Sundaresan Anusha, Keerthana Balakrishnan, Medhava Bidhuri, Neelam Bisht, Renuka Chaudhari, Jahnvi Kate, Esha Oza, Prema Rawat, Sayali Satghare, Heather Siegers, Isani Vaghela, Priti Yadav, Georgia Adams, Najla CMC, Archana Devi, Manpreet Kaur, Falak Naz, Paige Scholfield, Anushka Sharma, Muskan Vasava, Mithila Vinod, Courtney Webb, Iris Zwilling, Bhavna Goplani, Mariko Hill, Devika K, Priyanka Koushal, Babita Meena, Fritha Morris, Tarannum Pathan, Robin Rijke, Shubha Satheesh, Neetu Singh and Tanisha Singh
Base price - INR 20 Lakh
Shivali Shinde, Aditi Chauhan, Natthakan Chantham and Sterre Kalis
Base price - INR 30 Lakh
Maia Bouchier, Bharthi Fulmani, Veda Krishnamurthy, Pheobe Litchfield, Mona Meshram, Priya Punia, Punam Raut, Naomi Stalenberg, Dani Wyatt, Chamari Athapaththu, Nadine de Klerk, Danielle Gibson, S Meghana, Meghna Singh, Devika Vaidya, Tammy Beaumont, Bess Heath, Nuzat Parween, Sushma Verma, Simran Bahadur, Shamila Connell, Kate Cross, Lea Tahuhu, Ekta Bisht, Preeti Bose, Alana King, Inoka Ranaweera, Gouher Sultana, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Aaliyah Alleyne, Erin Burns, Nicola Carey, Prathysha Challuru, Alice Davidson Richards, Chinelle Henry, Mansi Joshi, Arlene Kelly, Sophie Molineux, Monica Patel, Anuja Patil, Orla Prendergast, Swagatika Rath, Marufa Akter, Lauren Cheatle, Hannah Rowe, Soni Yadav, Kirstoe Gordon, Fran Jonas, Rabeya Khan and Linsey Smith.
Base price - INR 40 Lakh
Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Wareham, Amy Jones and Shabnim Ismail
Base price - INR 50 Lakh
Deandra Dottin, Kim Garth
<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/s-sreesanth-confronts-gautam-gambhir-comments-are-you-above-supreme-court-on-latter-s-instagram-post-1702005224798">S Sreesanth confronts Gautam Gambhir, comments 'Are you above Supreme Court?' on latter's Instagram post</a>

The ongoing feud between Sreesanth and Gautam Gambhir took another turn on Friday, with the Legends League Cricket reportedly sending a legal notice to Sreesanth.

S Sreesanth vs Gautam Gambhir: Former Indian pacer served legal notice by LLC - Reports

The ongoing feud between S Sreesanth and Gautam Gambhir took another turn on Friday, with Legends League Cricket reportedly sending a legal notice to Sreesanth.

<h2>LLC authorities had said on Thursday that they will conduct an &ldquo;internal investigation&rdquo; after Sreesanth's outburst against Gambhir.&nbsp;</h2>

The ongoing feud between S Sreesanth and Gautam Gambhir took another turn on Friday, with the Legends League Cricket reportedly sending a legal notice to Sreesanth. The development follows Sreesanth's claim that Gambhir referred to him as a 'fixer' during a match.
According to India Today, the LLC has stipulated that discussions with Sreesanth will only commence once he deletes the videos criticizing Gambhir from his social media platforms.
LLC authorities said on Thursday that they will conduct an &ldquo;internal investigation&rdquo; after Sreesanth uploaded the scathing video on his Instagram. The LLC said if evidence of misconduct is found, it will be "dealt with strictly".
On Wednesday, the umpires had to intervene and separate the two players. Sreesanth was handed a life ban by the BCCI's disciplinary committee due to his alleged involvement in the IPL 2013 spot-fixing scandal.
However, the ban was reduced to seven years in 2019 by the Supreme Court of India.
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