Gianluca Lapadula missed the game against AC Milan. As Cagliari Calcio reports, The striker broke two ribs and had to miss the Italian Cup game. In this context, Sergio “Checho” Ibarra He used a few minutes of his program to advise the Italian-Peruvian shooter to avoid future injuries.
“Checho” Ibarra and the advice to Gianluca Lapadula
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During his segment on Latina's morning show Sergio Ibarra He regretted the new injury he had suffered Lapadula. For this reason, the former striker took the opportunity to give him some advice for every case in which he contests the ball.
“Lapadula, you have to cover yourself more, not use your elbow but your forearm to cover yourself, to hold the ball or to rub against your opponent. His nose was broken four or five times (..) Now the time has come “Rib. Gianluca Lapadula started the year with bad news,” he commented.
Likewise, he remembered that he had suffered the same injury during his time as a football player and realized that it was an immense pain that tormented him in his daily activities. “You can’t even sleep, it doesn’t let you breathe. If you cough or sneeze it is worse. In five weeks the rib will start to heal,” he added.
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How long will Lapadula be out after a rib injury?
According to a statement from his club, Gianluca Lapadula suffered a broken rib after the last game against Empoli in Serie A on December 30.
Some fans immediately wondered how long the 33-year-old striker's recovery time would take. Against this background, the Italian team announced that they would allow themselves a few days of rest and therapy so that their return to the field would not be long in coming.
Kings coach Mike Brown and Sixth Man of the Year candidate Malik Monk exchanged words in the third quarter of Tuesday's game, but that was the least of Sacramento's worries at the end of the night.
The undermanned Charlotte Hornets ended their 11-game losing streak with a stunning 111-104 victory over the Kings of Inconsistency. Excessive turnovers, poor free throw shooting and a general sense of lethargy contributed to Sacramento's worst loss of the season before a stunned sellout crowd of 17,983 at the Golden 1 Center.
“Our performance down the stretch and our sense of urgency on both sides of the ball was alarming,” Brown said. “It was not good. And I say that because we probably had two or three unforced turnovers down the stretch. We didn't give ourselves a chance to shoot the ball, which led to them getting easy baskets in transition.
“And then our half-court defense, we literally just stand on the weak side of the court and give up a ice-cold layup in a crucial part of the game. So, having no awareness, no sense of urgency, it wasn't a good feeling to be out there and be a part of it, and obviously I had a lot to do with that because I didn't seem to have our people ready.”
Terry Rozier scored 34 points for the Hornets (8-24), who won for the first time since Dec. 8. Miles Bridges had 27 points and PJ Washington came off the bench to add 17 on 7 of 13 shooting.
De'Aaron Fox had 30 points, five rebounds and six assists for the Kings (19-13), but he made 11 of 25 from the field and 3 of 10 from 3-point range. Officially, Domantas Sabonis recorded his 27th double-double of the season with 23 points and 18 rebounds, but unofficially he recorded the kind of triple-double no player wants after recording 11 turnovers, the highest of his career.
Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis (10) has one of his 11 turnovers in front of Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards (4) during the first half of an NBA game on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento. Hector Amezcua [email protected]
The Kings recorded 21 total turnovers, including six in the fourth quarter. Fox only had three, but two of them came in the final 44.2 seconds to decide the game.
“They have 21 turnovers in a game where they were probably all unforced,” Brown said. “Literally, we just couldn’t hold onto the ball. That and then a jump in the air (before passing). We kept our feet on the ball, possession after possession, throwing the ball to the opponent and/or taking attacks, but having 21 turnovers in a ball game, especially when the turnovers are not forced, simply takes away the chance to score. “
The Kings had won eight of 11 games since Dec. 8, but looked sloppy from the moment they took the floor for the layup line.
“Honestly, I think we just gave the ball away,” Fox said. “I don’t think they did anything that made us turn the ball over. I think we were just too careless with the ball tonight.”
Fox said he wouldn't think twice about the loss, especially because the Kings will now face a much better Orlando Magic team on Wednesday for the second night in a row.
“I told (the team) that you have to take a defeat like that and it could be six defeats in a row. So personally, I don’t think about another defeat when I leave this building.”
Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (3) is defended by Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (5) during an NBA game on Tuesday at Golden 1 Center. Hector Amezcua [email protected]
Monk v. Brown
Monk and Brown have built a strong relationship with push and pull from both sides. Brown has championed Monk's case in the past, most notably in a viral video in which Brown told Monk, “I'm about to bust my damn ass.”
This statement came when Monk complained to the referees during an intrasquad battle at the team's training camp. Recently, Brown praised Monk for his maturity because he is often the one to rein in his coaches when they complain too much to the officials.
Monk, who spent four seasons with the Hornets, suffered a severe strain entering the game in the first quarter against his former team. He finished the game with a minus-11 rating in 4:59 after missing a wild 3 early in the shot clock, committing a careless turnover and losing his man on defense. Brown benched him for the remainder of the first half, as he had done with Kevin Huerter and Harrison Barnes in the past.
Monk's absence added to the unease in the building as fans wondered why Davion Mitchell (9), Trey Lyles (8), Huerter (7) and Alex Len (6) had logged more minutes than Monk, who had a season-high of Had 27 points on 10-of-13 shooting in Sunday's win over the Memphis Grizzlies.
Monk came off the bench late in the third quarter and hit two 3-pointers in a 41-second span to give the Kings a 76-70 lead. Monk turned toward the sideline and shot Brown a look of frustration — perhaps even defiance. Moments later, Brown and Monk exchanged words during a timeout, but they appeared to quickly resolve their differences.
“Heat of the moment,” Brown said. “Malik and I – I think everyone saw it – but Malik and I have exchanged ideas before. This wasn’t the first time and I would bet it won’t be the last, so it’s not a big deal.”
Brown left Monk in the game for the remainder of the third quarter, replaced him briefly in the fourth, and then brought him back to finish the game, but Monk finished the game with just six points, three rebounds, two assists and a minus-21 rating .
Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (0) talks with Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) after an NBA game on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento. Hector Amezcua [email protected]
Starts with Chris Duarte
Brown again opted to use Chris Duarte in place of Huerter, who played 104 games over two seasons for the Kings before coming off the bench in the final two games. Brown said before the game that his decision was “not a one-time thing.”
“We have a lot of selfless people on this team,” Brown said. “These guys are connected. They all want to win and at the end of the day I have to make decisions that I think are best for the team at that time and I will be the first to admit that I could be wrong. I don't have all the right answers. I've been wrong many times, and I could be wrong here too, but I'll try. … It's one of those things that we'll just play through, wait and see how it goes, but it wasn't a one-time thing. It is a change we have made now and we will continue to look towards the future.”
Duarte finished the game with 12 points, seven rebounds, four assists, one steal and a plus-three rating, second only to Fox with a plus-four rating.
On the first possession of the game, Duarte made a deflection that led to a steal from Keegan Murray. Sabonis missed a layup on the other end, but Duarte was there to knock down the offensive rebound and scored on a putback to give the Kings their first basket of the night.
Moments later, Duarte knocked down a corner 3-pointer after a sensational baseline pass from Fox, giving the Kings a 13-6 lead in the opening minutes. The Hornets came back to take a 25-21 lead after the Kings shot an unsightly 30.8% in the first period.
The Kings led 50-45 at halftime but struggled to find a rhythm on offense. Fox and Murray were a combined 1 of 13 goals early in the game. The Kings shot 41.3% from the field and had nine turnovers in the first half.
Brown did not believe the addition of a new starter affected the team's offensive rhythm.
“The turnovers didn't have much to do with false readings or anything like that … so I don't think it had anything to do with that,” Brown said. “Chris has started three games now with these four guys. The first time he did it was in Dallas (November 19th) and we scored 133 points or something like that. The second time was (Sunday) in Memphis and it was one of our highest offensive numbers of the season.”
Sacramento Kings guard Chris Duarte (3) makes a pass during an NBA game between the Sacramento Kings and the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday at Golden 1 Center. Hector Amezcua [email protected]
Free throws
The Kings went 10 of 17 at the free throw line and shot 58.8%. They rank last in the NBA in free throw shooting this season at 73.2%, with a rate of 63.3% over the last three games.
“We’re shooting just as many, if not more, free throws this year than we did last year,” Brown said. “We just have to have guys get to the line and knock it down. … I thought we were pretty loose tonight, so maybe it was a mental thing, but obviously we're 30th in the league so overall we're not doing well.”
Next
The Kings will continue their four-game home series when they host the Magic on Wednesday.
Both teams will compete against each other for the second night in a row. The Magic (19-14) opened a tough four-game road trip with a 112-107 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Sunday before suffering a 121-115 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday.
Paolo Banchero is averaging a team-high 21.7 points, 7.0 rebounds and 4.7 assists. Franz Wagner averages 21.1 points, 6.0 rebounds and 4.0 assists.
Upcoming schedule
Jan. 3 vs. Orlando Magic
Jan. 5 against the Toronto Raptors
Jan. 7 vs. New Orleans Pelicans
January 9 at Detroit Pistons
Jan. 10 at Charlotte Hornets
This story was originally published on January 3, 2024 at 12:55 a.m.
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Jason Anderson is the beat writer for The Sacramento Bee's Kings. A native of Sacramento, he is a graduate of Fresno State University, where he studied journalism and college basketball under the late Jerry Tarkanian.
Marc Tardif left a legacy of pride in Montreal and Quebec, both on and off the ice. He spent his best years in the juniors with Thetford Mines and the Montreal Junior Canadiens. At Thetford Mines, the directors Émile Couture and Maurice Côté, not forgetting the Bélanger family who hosted him, enabled him to live in a peaceful family environment.
He believed the atmosphere at Thetford Mines was phenomenal until he moved to the Junior Canadians.
His teammates Gilbert Perreault and Réjean Houle joined him on the Montreal Junior Canadiens. The team's success allowed them to play in an incredible atmosphere. The forum was full. Sunday Matin journalist Guy Émond never stopped praising the team's players. The junior attracted more spectators in the NHL than the Canadian.
Why did he leave the Canadian and move to the World Hockey Association?
Money on the table
Marc Tardif
The former Canadiens second overall draft pick played four years for the Montreal team and won the Stanley Cup twice. His first contract negotiations with the Canadian were not complicated. He signed for the amount he was offered or returned to work at the Granby Coop. In his final year with the Canadiens, he earned $15,000.
After the season, negotiations for his next contract began. The Canadian offered him $85,000 per year, while the Los Angeles Sharks of the World Hockey Association offered him a three-year contract worth $450,000.
The money was definitely guaranteed. He returned to see Canadiens general manager Sam Pollock and explore the possibility of making him a new offer. He simply fired him, telling him that the AMH was not there to survive. Sam Pollock never expected the two leagues to merge.
Effective double check
Curiously, two years later Claude Ruel of the Canadiens offered him a contract similar to the one he signed with the AMH. The league refused because their rights belonged to them.
In 1976, during a playoff game at the Colisée in Quebec with the Nordiques, Rick Jodzio of the Calgary Cowboys gave him a vicious double-check in the face and continued hitting him with his stick. He fell into a coma and regained consciousness in the ambulance. The consequences of this violent attack were attention problems, difficulty concentrating, memory loss and fatigue. This forced him to stay at home for more than a month.
Even if he retired due to this injury, there was no health or salary protection for the players. He had no choice but to return to the Nordiques. He admits that he was no longer the fierce player he once was because the fear of getting hurt was always in his head. He went to court to prosecute Rick Jodzio for his violent attack. The case was reviewed and he lost the case.
“My life began when my career ended” – Marc Tardif
You knew how to prepare for your retirement.
Your life begins overnight. I had more years of playing professional ice hockey ahead of me. I thought I knew everything, but in reality I knew nothing.
Her career ended too soon.
At 18 you think you are eternal; At 25 you notice that the years go by quickly; and at 33 my career is over. Companies don't want to hire you because they think you'll demand too high a salary.
Who is your business mentor?
Andy Dépatie from Quebec had a big influence on my later career. In 1979 we founded L'École de Hockey de la Capitale, which still exists today.
You own two car dealerships.
I knew how to prepare for my retirement. Today I own a Toyota and KIA dealer.
Are you still there?
I am always there and can rely on my son Marc-André to manage the car dealerships. I use Florida in the winter to play golf and meet my friends, including former Canadian player Claude Larose, who helped me a lot in my early days with the Canadians.
They were born in Saint-Méthode, near Thetford Mines.
The place where the famous St-Méthode bread bakery is based. When he was three years old, the family moved to Granby.
You grew up in poverty.
My father Lionel was a milkman in Granby and then a caretaker while my mother Rosanne was at home looking after us. But she made a huge sacrifice to allow me to play hockey.
Your parents had four children.
I have two brothers, Allain and Yves, and unfortunately my younger sister died at the age of three.
You saw Bobby Orr on the forum.
I was barely 10 years old and he was 14 when I first saw him in action with the Oshawa Generals against the Junior Canadians. Many years later I realized that there were barely 1,500 spectators at his game, while our junior team filled the forum.
You attended Collège Laval.
A Marist brother saw me playing hockey in Granby. He met with my parents to see if they would be interested in enrolling me at Collège Laval because they had an excellent hockey program.
Would you like to share your mother's sacrifice with us?
My parents did not have the means to pay for my education or my stay at Collège Laval since I only came home on weekends. Mom went on the job market to finance my studies. It is a gesture that still touches me today. Without them, I would never have been able to play professional hockey.
Pierre Bouchard helped you a lot.
Pierre Bouchard, Pierre Jarry and I played at Collège Laval. One day Pierre Bouchard came up to me in the players' locker room and asked me my age because the Canadiens scouts had asked him. I shyly told him that I was 15 years old.
The Canadian selected you for the Canadian junior Thetford Mines.
The following year the Canadian drafted me to play for Canadian Juniors Thetford Mines. To convince my parents to let me play at Thetford Mines, the Canadian confirmed that my accommodation and studies would be free. My teammates included Réjean Houle and Gilbert Perreault, and then we ended up with the Canadian youth team from Montreal.
What were your summer jobs?
Who else but my mother could get me a job, that is, two jobs! I worked as a delivery man for Coca-Cola and for Molson Brewery.
She and Réjean Houle did not speak English.
Junior Canadiens general manager Phil Wimmer was not known for his generosity. The forum was full, the players' pockets were empty. Knowing which family was hosting you wasn't a priority for him. We lived with an English-speaking family who didn't speak French.
The team goalkeeper came to your aid.
Bruce Mullett visited Mr. Wimmer and told him that he had found a French-speaking family in Verdun who wanted to take us in. His gesture was greatly appreciated.
Jean Béliveau was your mentor.
When I joined the Canadiens, Mr. Béliveau came to wish me good luck and remind me that he was always there for me. When we played outside of Montreal, the veterans invited the young people to the restaurant.
Maurice Filion conducted a raid before greeting you.
I was still in the AMH, but I didn't want to play for Detroit. Maurice contacted me, even though I was from Detroit, to see if I wanted to play for the Nordiques. I assured him that I was interested. A few days later I was traded to the Nordiques.
Marc Tardif (left) fights for the puck against Guy Lafleur (right). Archive photo from Journal de Québec
What was it like playing in Quebec City?
Over the years it is without a doubt the best thing that has happened to me in my life. I still consider myself privileged to have represented this great city of Quebec.
You removed your son from the hockey minors program.
Parents often harassed my son or players tried to intimidate him because he wore the name Tardif on his jersey. When he was 8 years old, I took him out of the hockey program.
You share beautiful moments with your family.
The support of my partner Lisette for 25 years and the love that exists in the family are good reasons to be happy. My daughters Mélanie, Catherine and my son Marc-André are successful in business. The Avco Cup and Stanley Cup conquests were for our fans from Quebec and Montreal.
Everything is preparing for the start of a new season in Peruvian football and, as expected, the different teams will try to make their respective presentations. With this in mind, Club Alianza Lima is preparing a very special party for its audience Blue and white nightwhich will take place at the National Stadium.
As mentioned, the Alejandro Villanueva Stadium was closed following the loss in the final against Universitario. Although this game is not organized by the Peruvian Football Federation (FPF), the Blue and Whites have appealed this penalty and moved their presentation to the La Victoria district and no longer to the Nacional.
Likewise, it must be highlighted that the Blue and White Night 2024 is scheduled for this Monday, January 15, from 7:00 p.m. (Peruvian time).
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Which channel will broadcast the Blue and White Night 2024?
The event that will mark the beginning of the era Alejandro Restrepo In Alianza Lima it can be seen exclusively via the Liga 1 Max signals and the Liga 1 Play streaming service.
How much do Blanquiazul Night 2024 tickets cost?
The team has not yet announced the prices for the Blue and White Nights, but there could be news in the next few days.
New signings at Alianza Lima 2024
Today, Alianza Lima has announced seven reinforcements and three renewals, joining the players who will remain linked to the Victorian institution for another season:
CHARLOTTE – The NFL fined Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper $300,000 for “unacceptable conduct in Jacksonville during Sunday's game,” the league announced Tuesday.
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Video showed Tepper throwing the contents of a drink into the crowd during the game against the Jaguars, in which the Panthers went scoreless 26-0.
In a news conference Wednesday, interim coach Chris Tabor declined to discuss the incident, saying he had not discussed it with the team's players.
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“All NFL employees are expected to conduct themselves at all times in a manner that respects our fans and has a positive impact on their team and the NFL,” the league said in a statement.
Tepper released the following statement: “I am deeply excited about this team and regret my behavior on Sunday. I should have entrusted NFL Stadium Security with any issues that arose. I respect the NFL Code of Conduct and accept the league’s discipline for my conduct.”
“I’m responsible for the guys in the locker room at this point,” Tabor said.
The Panthers (2-14) fell to 0-9 on the road and were shut out for the first time since their Week 12 loss to Atlanta in 2002.
According to the NFL, money from the penalty will go to the Professional Athletes Foundation and the NFL Foundation to support athletes and their communities.
Every snowmobile enthusiast has only one question on their mind: Where is the snow? Very smart who predicts his arrival and builds the network of snowmobile trails in Quebec.
“Personally, I have never seen anything like this, which means that the whole of Quebec, with the exception of Monts-Valin, is completely paralyzed,” explains the general director of the Fédération des Clubs de Snowmobilers of Quebec, Stéphane Desroches.
“As I speak to you, the news is not very encouraging that we are going to get abundant snowfall soon. Normally at this time of year snowmobilers can be in the north of Gaspésie, in the Hautes-Laurentides, in Haute-Mauricie or even in the Charlevoix mountains. Currently, several operators who had reservations for groups of French tourists are having to cancel these stays. »
Despite this desperate situation, the Director General maintains morale.
“It's certainly not pleasant, but you have to remember that last year the season dragged on until January 20th. Snowmobile enthusiasts have nothing to fear. The clubs are ready to start operations. The machines are ready for use and once the snow comes, the season will start quickly. Club volunteers are also big snowmobile enthusiasts. They can't wait to open their trails. »
The same speech everywhere
For Denis Lavoie, the big boss of Motoneiges.ca, who is responsible for publishing the track conditions of several clubs in Quebec, the current start to the season is not easy to live with.
“It’s simple, I’ve never seen anything like it,” says the specialist. Usually around the end of October in Bas-Saint-Laurent we feel like winter is approaching. In November, ice forms and small snowfalls allow clubs to prepare the pitch. But none of that is happening this season.
“The trails are currently only open in Monts-Valin. As far as I know, the conditions are difficult. Yes, there was snow, but also rain, which contributed to a layer of ice forming on the paths.
“Based on what I see in the forecast, there will be no significant amount of snow in the region until January 10th. From there, the clubs can perhaps start preparing the trails. »
For him, one situation illustrates very well the state of affairs regarding hiking trails and the possibility of horse riding.
“For me it means everything when you can't even ride the trails in the Chapais region at the end of December. This region is really in the north.
“We must therefore hope that the situation recovers as quickly as possible and that Mother Nature cooperates. »
For several years, experts have found that if the season starts later, it extends into spring.
“It's our consolation prize, if you can put it like that. »
Agreement between the FCMQ and a ZEC
Members of the Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (FCMQ) who have a right of entry for the 2023-2024 season can ride their snowmobile on the marked and connected trails of the ZEC Martin-Valin, maintained by the Club Caribou-Conscrits, without you have To and pay an additional transit fee. However, if you wish to travel outside of these routes, you must register and pay the requested price. FCMQ leaders hope that discussions with Zecs Quebec will lead to similar agreements for all ZECs in Quebec.
For some time now, Brazilian clubs have been making a leap in quality and are starting to attract Brazilian footballers to compete in their local leagues and international tournaments like that Libertadores j South American. Examples abound: Filipe Luiz, Marcelo, David Luiz, Arturo Vidal, Luis Suárez and others. Now, finally, the Corinthians have set their sights on a footballer who knew how to shine on the Old Continent and win the Champions League.
Although there was no place for the next edition of the Copa Libertadores, Timao reached the group stage of the Copa Libertadores South American Cupin which it could be paired with two Peruvian clubs that would come from César Vallejo, ADT de Tarma and Deportivo Garcilaso, who entered the preliminary round.
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To win this important international title, Corinthians will therefore look to sign the man who was Jurgen Klopp's star striker at Liverpool and currently defends the colors of Saudi Arabia's Al-Ahli: Roberto Firmino.
Firmino came to Saudi Arabia after his time at Liverpool. Photo: EFE
According to major international newspapers, Timao has expressed interest in the 32-year-old footballer, who has not had a good time in Arab countries, scoring just three goals in 17 games. Although Bobby's gift is not good, it will not be easy to get rid of his club, where he has a contract until June 2026 and receives a hefty sum of money.
However, this would not be an obstacle for Corinthians, who will try to “break the pig” and take on big personalities. In addition to Firmino, they are also very interested in Flamengo's goalscorer Gabriel Barbosa. Are both players coming? The clock starts ticking.
It was also the second men's Test in 70 years to feature three innings on the first day
Sampath Bandarupalli03. January 2024 • 32 minutes ago
India have lost each of their last six wickets for the same score – 153 Gallo Images/Getty Images
23 – The number of wickets taken in Cape Town on Wednesday equals the record for most wickets taken in a single day's play in a Test match in South Africa. As many as 23 wickets fell on the second day of the Test between South Africa and Australia in 2011, also played at Newlands.
1 – Number of men's Tests with more wickets on the opening day than the 23 in Cape Town. In the Melbourne Test between Australia and England in 1902, 25 wickets fell on the first day.
153 – India's total score of losing each of their last six wickets. It is the first time that a team has lost six wickets in a Test innings with the score tied.
11 – Number of balls on which India lost their last six wickets. This is by far the fewest number of balls bowled by a team during a six-wicket collapse in a Test innings (where data is available). The previous lowest was 27 balls in four different cases.
349 – Number of balls bowled by South Africa and India in their respective first innings in Cape Town, which is the second fewest in a Test match. The first two innings of the 1902 Melbourne Test between Australia and England spanned 287 balls.
8th – Number of men's Tests where the third innings of play started on the first day, including the Cape Town Test. This Test between South Africa and India is only the second men's Test in the last 70 years to feature three innings on the first day. The Lord's Test between England and Ireland in 2019 is the other.
9.4 – The overs required for India to take the lead in the first innings are the fewest for any team in a men's Test match. The earliest ever was 11.2 overs by South Africa, which they achieved twice, including in Cape Town – against Zimbabwe in 2005 and against New Zealand in 2013.
2 – Players who were dismissed twice on the first day of their Test debut, including Tristian Stubbs, against India on Wednesday. England wicketkeeper Harry Butt marked his debut against South Africa by being sent off twice on the first day of the Gqeberha Test in 1896.
6 – Number of India batters dismissed for a duck in Cape Town, which is the highest total for a Test innings. There have been seven previous instances of six ducks in a Test innings, including once by India – against England in Manchester in 2014.
0 Runs were added by India's bottom five batters (7-11), including four ducks. Only twice have the bottom five batters failed to add a run in a Test innings – West Indies in Dhaka in 1959 and New Zealand in Auckland in 2001, both against Pakistan.
Sampath Bandarupalli is a statistician at ESPNcricinfo
Firmino came to Saudi Arabia after his time at Liverpool. Photo: EFE
India have lost each of their last six wickets for the same score – 153 Gallo Images/Getty Images