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The Virat Kohli-led side were dominant in ODIs as well as T20Is as they ended the 2018 ICC Team Rankings in the two formats at the second spot. source http://zeenews.india.com/cricket/india-enter-2019-as-no-1-test-team-virat-kohli-best-in-tests-smriti-mandhana-named-cricketer-of-the-year-2167133.html
The pair, who had a dream wedding in Tuscany, Italy on December 11, 2017, recently celebrated their first wedding. source http://zeenews.india.com/cricket/virat-kohli-anushka-sharma-send-happy-new-year-greetings-from-australia-2167134.html
DHS investigates cyberattack which disrupted newspaper delivery for the Los Angeles Time, Chicago Tribune, Baltimore Sun Tribune Publishing first detected the presence of malware in its computer systems on Friday and then took steps to fight back, but it was too late and publishing was already disrupted; Matt Finn reports from Chicago. via TECH BUDDY http://bit.ly/2EYUg5R
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The Virat Kohli-led side were dominant in ODIs as well as T20Is as they ended the 2018 ICC Team Rankings in the two formats at the second spot. source http://zeenews.india.com/cricket/india-enter-2019-as-no-1-test-team-kohli-best-in-tests-smriti-named-cricketer-of-the-year-2167133.html
Sharan had made his Davis Cup debut against New Zealand, playing the doubles rubber with Vishnu Vardhan, in India's 5-0 whitewash of the visitors. source http://zeenews.india.com/tennis/divij-sharan-returns-n-sriram-balaji-dropped-for-indias-davis-cup-tie-against-italy-2167127.html
Chinese schools enforce 'smart uniforms' with GPS tracking to surveil students Ten schools in China have new "intelligent uniforms" that will track students' attendance and whereabouts with embedded computer chips. via TECH BUDDY https://fxn.ws/2SraZT6
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Williams made a several unforced errors early on but overpowered her opponent with 13 aces and 29 winners, claiming two breaks en route to a comfortable win. source http://zeenews.india.com/tennis/serena-williams-wins-on-return-but-us-lose-hopman-cup-opener-2167125.html
Dimitrov, who struggled with an ankle injury towards the end of last season, saved six out of seven break points to down his unseeded opponent in the season-opening tournament. source http://zeenews.india.com/tennis/grigor-dimitrov-milos-raonic-off-to-winning-starts-in-brisbane-international-2167121.html
Thompson won two league championships, in 1964 and 1966, and was part of the club`s first FA Cup win in 1965. source http://zeenews.india.com/football/former-liverpool-winger-peter-thompson-dies-aged-76-2167120.html
Australia and India are slated to play three-match ODI series, beginning in Sydney on January 12. source http://zeenews.india.com/cricket/pat-cummins-mitchell-starc-josh-hazzlewood-set-to-be-rested-for-india-odis-2167118.html
Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic ended the year at the numero-uno spot in the ATP rankings for the fifth time. source http://zeenews.india.com/football/yearender-2018-france-end-20-year-world-cup-jinx-novak-djokovic-returns-to-top-2167114.html
Both Waugh and Ponting have predicted the inclusion of leg-spinning all-rounder Marnus Labuschange in the playing eleven. source http://zeenews.india.com/cricket/drop-aaron-finch-include-marnus-labuschange-for-fourth-india-test-former-australian-captains-2167110.html
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Mandhana is currently ranked fourth in the ICC Women’s Players Rankings for ODI Batters and 10th in the ICC Women’s Players Rankings for T20I Batters. source http://zeenews.india.com/cricket/smriti-mandhana-bags-icc-women-s-cricketer-of-the-year-award-2167076.html
In August, Kohli overtook former Australian captain Steven Smith and has now held the top position for 135 days. source http://zeenews.india.com/cricket/virat-kohli-maintains-numero-uno-spot-in-year-end-icc-test-rankings-2167082.html
Smriti Mandhana and Poonam Yadav are the two India girls who feature in both the ODI and T20I squads. source http://zeenews.india.com/cricket/harmanpreet-kaur-named-icc-womens-t20i-2018-team-captain-2167072.html
Rohit and wife Ritika became proud parents to a baby girl on Sunday (December 30). source http://zeenews.india.com/cricket/rohit-sharma-returns-home-to-new-born-daughter-will-miss-final-test-vs-australia-2167013.html
A number of women athletes also waved the tri-colour high in 2018, showing that the sporting future of the country is in the right hands. source http://zeenews.india.com/other-sports/yearender-2018-asian-games-glory-pv-sindhus-victory-highlights-of-indian-sports-2166460.html
"At this stage, the difference in the series is Pujara and Kohli, if we're frank," says Justin Langer. source http://zeenews.india.com/cricket/virat-kohli-cheteshwar-pujara-difference-between-india-and-australia-aussie-coach-2166973.html
According to experts, 2018 was a vibrant year for smartphone companies in India as shipments grew by an estimated 11 percent to about 150 million units. And the growth streak is expected to get a bit better at 12 percent in 2019. Via Zee News :Technology News http://bit.ly/13VVqXp
"I just don't think they're bowling well enough. If you look at the rhythm, why is that happening?" source http://zeenews.india.com/cricket/shane-warne-flays-australian-bowlers-for-performance-vs-india-2166923.html
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In the deciding men's singles match, B Sai Praneeth defeated Lakshya Sen 15-9 15-13 to wrap the contest in Bengaluru's favour. source http://zeenews.india.com/other-sports/bengaluru-raptors-edge-out-pune-aces-4-3-in-pbl-thriller-2166913.html
Meanwhile, the defeat left Southampton 17th in the table on 15 points, the same as 18th placed Burnley, who beat West Ham United 2-0 on Sunday. source http://zeenews.india.com/football/epl-manchester-city-bounce-back-to-beat-southampton-3-1-2166910.html
Mathews was forced to retire hurt after picking up the injury during the afternoon session on Day 4 of his side's second Test against New Zealand which the latter went on to win by 423 runs in Christchurch. source http://zeenews.india.com/cricket/injured-angelo-mathews-ruled-out-of-new-zealand-odis-2166902.html
Computer virus cripples Tribune Publishing, Los Angeles Times A computer virus hit newspaper printing plants in Los Angeles and at Tribune Publishing newspapers across the country. via TECH BUDDY https://fxn.ws/2TlmVWI
After Facebook apologizes for ban, Franklin Graham says tech giant should have standard based on 'God's word' Facebook apologized to evangelical leader Franklin Graham for a 24-hour ban last week over a 2016 post about North Carolina's H.B. 2, known as the "bathroom bill," saying that one of its content moderators made a mistake. via TECH BUDDY https://fxn.ws/2TlHVwx
After Facebook apologizes for ban, Franklin Graham says tech giant should have standard based on 'God's will' Facebook apologized to evangelical leader Franklin Graham for a 24-hour ban last week over a 2016 post about North Carolina's H.B. 2, known as the "bathroom bill," saying that one of its content moderators made a mistake. via TECH BUDDY https://fxn.ws/2EVSkuI
Chelsea remain in fourth place in the Premier League, one point behind Manchester City -- who were playing later on Sunday. source http://zeenews.india.com/football/ngolo-kantes-strike-gives-chelsea-1-0-epl-win-over-crystal-palace-2166896.html
Plaza's first-half strike was enough to hand the Goan side three points while the Arrows suffered their first loss in three games. source http://zeenews.india.com/football/i-league-willis-plazas-strike-guides-churchill-brothers-to-1-0-win-over-indian-arrows-2166892.html
India will now look clinch their first-ever Test series win in Australia when they head into the series-deciding fourth match against Australia, beginning at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on January 3. source http://zeenews.india.com/cricket/cricket-fraternity-lauds-team-india-post-mcg-test-win-over-australia-2166887.html
Australia, on the other hand, have finished the year at the fifth spot in rankings with 102 points. source http://zeenews.india.com/cricket/india-retain-no-1-test-spot-post-mcg-win-over-australia-2166877.html
With the win, Djokovic extended his dominance over Anderson, whose only victory in 10 matches against the Serbian came a decade ago in Miami. source http://zeenews.india.com/tennis/novak-djokovic-equals-rafael-nadals-record-with-4th-mubadala-title-2166874.html
Napoli will lock horns with Lazio while Bologna will take on SPAL in their next Series A clash. source http://zeenews.india.com/football/napoli-get-late-goal-to-defeat-bologna-in-series-a-clash-2166869.html
The 25-year-old defender will begin training with his new teammates next month and is Flamengo`s first signing for the 2019 season source http://zeenews.india.com/football/brazil-defender-rodrigo-caio-signs-five-year-deal-with-flamengo-2166865.html
The 24-year-old Assamese has represented the country more than 20 times but has scored just one goal. source http://zeenews.india.com/football/indias-halicharan-narzary-sets-target-to-score-goals-in-afc-asian-cup-2166861.html
The Virat Kohli-led side are currently leading the four-match Test series 2-1 following their 137-run win over Australia in the third Test at MCG. source http://zeenews.india.com/cricket/marnus-labuschagne-added-in-australia-squad-for-fourth-india-test-2166854.html
Bancroft will have a chance to earn an Australian Test recall when he resumes as a top-order batsman for Western Australia in the Sheffield Shield domestic tournament in February. source http://zeenews.india.com/cricket/cameron-bancroft-fails-with-bat-on-return-from-ball-tampering-ban-2166840.html
With the win, Milan have climbed to fifth in the table with 31 points, one behind Lazio who are fourth and in the last of the Champions League slots. source http://zeenews.india.com/football/series-a-ac-milan-gonzalo-higuain-end-goal-droughts-in-2-1-win-over-spal-2166837.html
Roma secured the victory in 75th minute when Under connected a cross-pass by Italy midfielder Lorenzo Pellegrini that Parma`s defense failed to deflect. source http://zeenews.india.com/football/as-roma-beat-parma-2-0-in-serie-a-clash-2166833.html
With a bowling attack that can get 20 wickets in any conditions, Pujara's role becomes even more crucial reckons Kohli. source http://zeenews.india.com/cricket/pujara-has-been-flexible-in-altering-his-game-as-per-teams-demands-virat-kohli-2166811.html
The ex-Borussia Dortmund coach was pleased with his side`s reaction when they went a goal down to Arsenal after 11 minutes but he was particularly satisfied with Mohamed Salah`s decision to give a second-half penalty opportunity to Roberto Firmino. source http://zeenews.india.com/football/liverpools-manager-jurgen-klopp-avoids-title-talk-despite-arsenal-rout-2166822.html
With the first match in Wellington ending in a damp draw, Sunday`s victory saw the hosts win a fourth successive test series for the first time. source http://zeenews.india.com/cricket/new-zealand-seal-series-with-victory-in-second-sri-lanka-test-2166823.html
Crystal Palace striker Christian Benteke was involved in a similar incident in a Premier League game last December, when he wrestled the ball from regular penalty taker. source http://zeenews.india.com/football/epl-fulham-manager-claudio-ranieri-furious-with-striker-aboubakar-kamara-over-penalty-2166820.html
O'Keefe later apologised for his unsavoury comment. source http://zeenews.india.com/cricket/our-first-class-cricket-is-amazing-which-is-why-we-won-virat-kohlis-subtle-response-former-australian-cricketer-kerry-okeefe-2166818.html
The Australia skipper was candid enough to acknowledge the top-class show by the Indian bowling attack. source http://zeenews.india.com/cricket/paine-says-in-absence-of-smith-warner-his-batsmen-failed-against-top-class-indian-bowling-attack-2166813.html
India had last emerged victorious at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) back in 1981, recording five defeats and two draws in 1985 and 2014 respectively. source http://zeenews.india.com/cricket/india-complete-150-test-wins-after-triumph-against-australia-in-melbourne-2166802.html
India's victory in the 'Boxing Day Test' marks their fourth biggest win against Australia in Test cricket, with the visitors enjoying a 2-1 lead in the four-match series. source http://zeenews.india.com/cricket/virat-kohli-equals-sourav-gangulys-captaincy-record-for-joint-highest-away-test-wins-2166787.html
The 25-year-old who has picked 20 wickets in the series so far, also recorded the best figures by an Indian pacer during a Test in Australia, during the same clash. source http://zeenews.india.com/cricket/kohli-hails-bumrah-as-the-best-bowler-in-the-world-after-sublime-melbourne-test-display-2166791.html
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Pant surpassed former cricketers Naren Tamhane and Syed Kirmani who had recorded nineteen dismissals in 1954-55 and 1979-80 respectively. source http://zeenews.india.com/cricket/rishabh-pant-first-indian-wicket-keeper-to-claim-20-catches-in-test-series-2166779.html
Bumrah deceived the batsmen with his exceptional line and length, lending India a decisive advantage which helped them register a 2-1 lead in the four-match Test series. source http://zeenews.india.com/cricket/jasprit-bumrah-first-indian-pacer-to-pick-9-wickets-in-a-test-match-in-australia-2166763.html
Resuming on 258 for eight, 141 runs short of victory, Australia`s best hope was for rain to wash out the final day but the morning showers merely delayed the inevitable. source http://zeenews.india.com/cricket/3rd-test-india-beat-australia-by-137-runs-to-take-2-1-series-lead-2166754.html
Leicester had their best chance of the first half in the closing stages when Jamie Vardy was slipped through by Maddison, only for the striker to shoot straight at Etheridge. source http://zeenews.india.com/football/epl-cardiff-earn-first-away-win-with-late-camarasa-strike-at-leicester-2166741.html
The result lifted Fulham one place up to 18th on 14 points from 20 games, two more than Burnley who are at home to West Ham United in one of Sunday`s four fixtures. source http://zeenews.india.com/football/epl-last-gasp-mitrovic-earns-fulham-1-0-win-over-huddersfield-2166740.html
The home side took the lead in bizarre fashion as a Pascal Gross corner struck Everton midfielder Andre Gomes, with the ball dropping to Locadia who swivelled before smashing it home. source http://zeenews.india.com/football/epl-locadia-strike-gives-brighton-1-0-win-over-unlucky-everton-2166739.html
Lazio had a penalty appeal turned down after Francesco Acerbi claimed he was pushed by Soualiho Meite and tempers quickly flared again. source http://zeenews.india.com/football/serie-a-lazio-held-by-torino-after-debatable-penalty-and-two-red-cards-2166738.html
Duvan Zapata headed Atalanta in front from an Alejandro Gomez free kick in the 19th minute and Gomez himself added the second with a deflected shot three minutes before halftime. source http://zeenews.india.com/football/serie-a-substitute-josip-ilicic-scores-hat-trick-in-atalanta-rout-2166736.html
A first home defeat since late October leaves second-placed Tottenham six points adrift of Liverpool, who can widen that gap when they host Arsenal later on Saturday. source http://zeenews.india.com/football/epl-rampant-wolves-raid-wembley-to-hurt-tottenham-hotspurs-title-hopes-2166735.html
The French midfielder was brought on at the start of the second half as Watford went all out to avoid a sixth home league defeat this season. source http://zeenews.india.com/football/epl-abdoulaye-doucoure-comes-off-the-bench-to-save-watford-2166733.html
Promoted Empoli`s fourth successive league defeat left them 17th in the 20-team table with 16 points, one place above the relegation zone. source http://zeenews.india.com/football/serie-a-keita-balde-gives-inter-milan-hard-fought-win-at-empoli-2166732.html
India take on hosts Australia on the final day of the third Test in Melbourne on Sunday. source http://zeenews.india.com/cricket/india-vs-australia-3rd-test-day-5-live-updates-2166731.html
India are currently on the brink of winning the third Test against Australia after reducing the hosts to 258/8 in their chase of 399 runs at the end of the fourth day's play at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Saturday. source http://zeenews.india.com/cricket/current-indian-bowling-attack-can-take-20-wickets-in-every-test-rahul-dravid-2166730.html
Strauss and Ruth got married in October 2003, just a month before the former England skipper made his debut for the national side. source http://zeenews.india.com/cricket/andrew-strauss-wife-ruth-dies-after-battle-with-cancer-2166727.html
World No. 10 Beiwen Zhang stunned Olympic silver medallist PV Sindhu in the women's singles event as Awadhe Warriors took an unassailable 4-0 lead over Hyderabad Hunters in a Premier Badminton League (PBL) match at Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad on Friday. source http://zeenews.india.com/badminton/awadhe-warriors-beiwen-zhang-stuns-pv-sindhu-in-pbl4-2166721.html
Manzi now has seven goals in the 12th I-League and is just one behind top scorer Willis Plaza of Churchill Brothers. source http://zeenews.india.com/football/i-league-pedro-manzis-hat-trick-overwhelms-shillong-lajong-as-chennai-city-return-to-top-2166718.html
The home team require another 141 runs with two wickets remaining to win the ongoing Boxing Day Test. source http://zeenews.india.com/cricket/australian-batting-coach-graeme-hick-calls-on-team-to-learn-from-virat-kohli-2166712.html
Aizawl now have nine points from 10 matches to occupy the ninth place in the league table. source http://zeenews.india.com/football/aizawl-outclass-gokulam-kerala-3-0-in-i-league-2166709.html
The Pune charge was led by Russia's Vladimir Ivanov and Denmark's Line Kjaersfeldt -- each of whom brought home a couple of wins to help the Season 4 debutants get their first ever victory. source http://zeenews.india.com/badminton/pbl-4-ivanov-shetty-kjaersfeldt-guide-pune-7-aces-to-first-win-2166708.html
Leaders Juve reached the season`s halfway mark with 53 points out of a possible 57, a Serie A record for a 20-team championship. source http://zeenews.india.com/football/serie-a-cristiano-ronaldos-brace-gives-juventus-contentious-win-over-sampdoria-2166706.html
Cummins, who is just 39-run short of a century, will resume the innings alongside Nathan Lyon (six), with the last batsman being Josh Hazlewood-- who holds a Test average of 12.65. source http://zeenews.india.com/cricket/australia-on-brink-of-scripting-unwanted-record-in-india-test-series-2166705.html
The team's silver lining was a gold medal at the Asian Champions Trophy in Muscat where they split the title with Pakistan and remained unbeaten in the tournament. source http://zeenews.india.com/hockey/midfielder-manpreet-singh-wants-to-get-over-hockey-world-cup-disappointment-2166695.html
Constantine began his second spell in India in January 2015, when India were languishing down to the 173rd spot in the FIFA rankings. source http://zeenews.india.com/football/aiff-denies-rumours-of-parting-ways-with-stephen-constantine-after-asian-cup-2166687.html
Nadal underwent a surgery on his right ankle last month after dealing with knee and abdominal issues. source http://zeenews.india.com/tennis/world-tennis-championship-rafael-nadal-withdraws-from-third-place-match-2166678.html
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The hosts were placed at 258 for eight Saturday, chasing 399, and are two wickets away from conceding a 2-1 series lead to the visitors. source http://zeenews.india.com/cricket/a-day-after-meek-surrender-at-mcg-nathan-lyon-backs-australian-batsmen-2166663.html
The 30-year-old, capped 75 times, picked up the injury in Juventus`s 2-1 defeat at Swiss side Young Boys in the Champions League group stage on Dec. 12. source http://zeenews.india.com/football/juventus-striker-juan-cuadrado-undergoes-knee-surgery-2166650.html
Tennis Australia said it would introduce a new "Heat Stress Scale" at the Jan. 14-27 tournament after conducting research with thermal experts at the University of Sydney. source http://zeenews.india.com/tennis/australian-open-tweaks-extreme-heat-policy-2166648.html
Bancroft, who was permitted to play for his Perth club Willetton during his ban, could make his Big Bash return against Hobart Hurricanes on Sunday. source http://zeenews.india.com/cricket/cameron-bancroft-back-in-big-bash-after-ball-tampering-ban-expires-2166647.html
The first game in the two-match series ended in a damp draw in Wellington last week. source http://zeenews.india.com/cricket/new-zealand-on-brink-of-second-test-win-against-sri-lanka-2166646.html
Forty one time champions Mumbai's chances to qualify for the quarter-finals depend on the result as they need an outright win to stay on course. source http://zeenews.india.com/cricket/ranji-trophy-mumbai-take-on-vidarbha-in-must-win-game-2166645.html
Kohli let words like 'law of averages' and 'bad patch' remain confined to grammar books as he went on stacking up astounding numbers across formats with monotonic regularity. source http://zeenews.india.com/cricket/tale-of-two-skippers-king-kohli-soars-captain-smith-plummets-2166632.html
In their previous three attempts, India`s best performance in the continental competition came 55 years ago when they finished runners-up. source http://zeenews.india.com/football/asian-cup-aim-is-to-advance-from-group-stage-says-stephen-constantine-2166633.html
The lion-hearted Pat Cummins thwarted India`s hopes of closing out the win with a day to spare, anchoring some stubborn tail-end resistance after the top order crumbled. source http://zeenews.india.com/cricket/india-march-to-brink-of-victory-against-australia-in-melbourne-2166622.html
While Dhoni has retired from the longer format in 2014, Sunil Gavaskar recently had suggested that he should play a bit of first-class cricket in order to remain match-fit. source http://zeenews.india.com/cricket/dont-criticise-individual-preferences-dhoni-on-players-opting-to-play-specific-formats-2166583.html