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SA v IND: Extremely excited and happy for Rabada playing his 50th Test, says Elgar
South Africa captain Dean Elgar has expressed his excitement and happiness over pacer Kagiso Rabada playing his 50th Test when they step on the field against India in the series decider at Newlands on Tuesday. In 49 Test matches since his debut against India at Mohali in 2015, Rabada has picked 229 wickets at an average of 22.57, including ten five-wicket hauls.
“KG has been brilliant for the Proteas batch over the last few years. I mean, playing 50 Tests for your country is massive. When KG started, he was extremely raw and had express pace. I think he has come of age in that period of time. He’s influenced our group in such a big way on and off the field. Extremely excited and happy for KG playing his 50th Test. It happens so quickly and makes one realise that you all are getting a little bit old now,” said Elgar while replying to a query from IANS in the pre-match press conference on Monday.
“In my opinion, it is still such an early Test career. KG’s only 26 I think at the moment and has played 50 Tests. He has still got so much cricket to offer us from a Test point of view. Hopefully, it may continue long. But from a youngster to where he is now, he’s grown so much and has taken a lot more responsibility as a cricketer. He has shown a lot of great growth throughout his journey so far for us,” added Elgar.
Elgar also said all the members in his team are fit and raring to play in the third and final Test of the series. “According to my knowledge, everyone’s fit and ready to go. I don’t think there are any hiccups with regards to fitness of players. Obviously, there’s always niggles when you play in a series, especially with Test cricket pushing our body to the limit. We all are good and just a little bit of wear and tear going around at the moment which is perfectly fine.”
“With regards to the team, with everyone fit and conditions wise, I don’t see us making too many wholesale changes. I think competing in a big Test series and trying to be as stable as possible with our playing eleven, we need to try and implement a fair selection towards our environment if we want to be consistent with regards to our results.”
Talking about the pitch and conditions at Newlands, Elgar reckoned it would be a good pitch to play Test cricket. South Africa last played a Test at Newlands in January 2020, losing to England by 189 runs. “I have seen it from a domestic point of view. Looks a little bit different as they have done quite a lot of work after the games we had domestically. The conditions are actually pretty good. I think this is the best I have seen Newlands in quite some time and are quite welcoming for us. I think they are trying to prepare a good Test wicket and want for the wicket to deteriorate over time into day four and five. It does look like a relatively good cricket pitch.”
The 34-year-old signed off by saying he didn’t miss his Indian counterpart Virat Kohli in the second Test. Kohli missed the match due to upper back spasm. “Virat brings a different dynamic to the game. I don’t think I missed him but I think potentially, his team missed him, no doubt. Just from a captaincy and strategy point of view. Obviously, a world-class player and a very experienced one within their squad.”
“I think his name there speaks for itself and that’s rightly so, because he is one of the more respected cricketers around. I didn’t miss him but also it will be great planning against him as well. But it doesn’t matter who we are playing against, we need focus on us as a team.”
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₹136 Crore Per Year To Luxury Suite At Training Ground: All About Kylian Mbappe’s Bumper Deal At Real Madrid
In a move that has captivated football enthusiasts worldwide, Kylian Mbappe has officially transferred from Paris Saint-Germain to Real Madrid as of Tuesday.
This long-anticipated switch concludes months of speculation and excitement among fans.
Real Madrid’s Exciting Acquisition
Real Madrid announced on Monday that they had secured a deal with the French superstar for the next five seasons, merging one of football’s brightest talents with its most illustrious club.
This deal follows years of interest from Madrid, eager to bring in the player seen as the heir to Lionel Messi’s throne in the sport.
Financial Details of Mbappe’s Move
The 25-year-old Parisian will reportedly earn 15 million Euros net per season at Real Madrid, translating to over ₹136 crores annually. This figure breaks down to an impressive ₹2.6 crore per week.
While this is a significant reduction from the €75 million net per year he received at PSG, the shortfall will be offset by a massive signing bonus. The bonus, around €150 million, will be disbursed over the course of his contract.
Perks and Anticipated Debuts
Aside from his substantial salary, Mbappe will enjoy a private luxury suite at Real Madrid’s training facility and will sport the iconic No.9 jersey, previously worn by legendary striker Karim Benzema.
His anticipated debut for Real Madrid will occur during the preseason, with their first friendly against AC Milan at Soldier Field in Chicago on July 31.
His competitive debut is expected in the UEFA Super Cup, where Real Madrid will take on Europa League winners Atalanta in Warsaw, Poland, on August 14.
Mbappe’s Stellar PSG Legacy
Mbappe joined PSG from Monaco in 2017 for €180 million and has since become the club’s all-time leading scorer.
Throughout his seven-year tenure in Paris, he consistently demonstrated his scoring prowess, netting at least 30 goals in six of those seasons. His move to Real Madrid marks the next chapter in an already illustrious career, as he aims to further his legacy at one of the world’s most storied football clubs.
International
ENG vs ESP, Euro 2024 Final: Spain Become The 1st Four-Time Champions Of Europe After Beating England 2-1 In Berlin
Match Result:
Spain triumphed over England with a 2-1 victory in the Euro 2024 final, held in Berlin, becoming the first team to win the championship four times.
The match saw a tense first half ending goalless, but Spain took the lead shortly after the break. Williams Jr. netted the opener in the 47th minute, capitalizing on a defensive lapse by England.
England fought back, with Palmer leveling the score in the 73rd minute, igniting hopes for the Three Lions. However, Spain maintained their pressure, and in the 86th minute, Oyarzabal clinched the winner with a decisive strike.
This historic win cements Spain’s status as Europe’s most successful team, while England’s wait for a major international trophy continues. The final was a showcase of high-quality football and strategic mastery, ultimately seeing Spain emerge as deserved champions.
This historic win cements Spain’s status as Europe’s most successful team, while England’s wait for a major international trophy continues. The final was a showcase of high-quality football and strategic mastery, ultimately seeing Spain emerge as deserved champions.
Preview of Euro 2024 Cup final:
A strong Spanish outfit will meet a pesky England side in the final of Euro 2024 final at the Olympiastadion in Berlin. Spain battled France and defeated them by 2-1 in the semi-final, while England overcame the Netherlands by the same margin.
However, it wasn’t without a contentious penalty call that went in England’s favour. Despite not starting the contest as favourites, England’s ability to hang in there could work against Spain, who are seeking a 4th Euro title. By contrast, England are yet to lift the trophy.
A crucial stat which is in favour of England is the head to head battle, which the former lead by 13-10 against Spain in 27 outings.
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Violent Clash Erupts Between Rival Supporters During Argentina vs Brazil 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
The 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers has been marred in controversy as the match between Brazil and Argentina saw violent clashes between rival supporters before the start of it. The high-profile fixture had to be delayed by 30 minutes as the Marcana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro witnessed ugly scenes, with disturbing visuals emerging on social media.
With the Brazilian and Argentinian players lining up for national anthems, the camera turned towards the stands as a section of rival fans exchanged blows. The local police officials could be seen beating up a section of Argentinian fans with batons and it did not go well with the tourists. By pointing at the violent scenes, Messi and co. decided to walk off the pitch.
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