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India remain 105th in FIFA Ranking
India did not advance in the World Cup qualifying programme following their 1-1 draw with Afghanistan in Qatar in June but made it to the third qualifying round for the 2023 Asian Cup. Igor Stimac's side finished third in Group E in the joint qualification for World Cup and Asian Cup in June and thus maintained the position in rankings it has held since April 2021.
Asia's oldest football tourney Durand Cup to return after a year
Sixteen teams from across the country, including four from the Indian armed forces, will vie for the top honours in and around Kolkata over a period of four weeks from September 5 to October 3. The 130th edition of Durand Cup is being organised with the support of the All India Football Federation (AIFF), IFA (West Bengal) and the government of West Bengal.
IND vs ENG 2nd Test: Rain at Lord's delays start of England vs India match
A little rain just five minutes before the toss meant the covers are on the pitch and also all over the playing square. If the drizzle stops and covers are taken off, then toss will happen at 3.20 pm IST and the match will start by 3.45 pm IST. The first Test between the two teams was also affected by inclement weather with the entire fif'h day's play washed off by heavy rains. The match ended in a draw.
Sri Lanka Cricket earns big money from recent series against India
India won the ODI series 2-1 while Sri Lanka bagged the T20I series with the same margin. Playing three ODIs and as many T20Is has led to SLC earning a revenue of USD 14.5 million (INR 107 crore), said its secretary Mohan de Silva. "According to the FTP the tour was only for three ODIs, but our President Shammi Silva managed to persuade the BCCI to give us an additional three T20Is which resulted in the enhancement of the commercial value.
Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra rises to second place in World Athletics Rankings
Chopra, who decimated all the competition in Tokyo to win gold with a throw of 87.58 metres on Saturday, is ranked second at 1395 points behind Johannes Vetter of Germany. Vetter, the top-ranked German with 1396 points, failed spectacularly in the final at Tokyo and finished ninth. Po'and's Marcin Krukowski is third with 1302 points while Jakub Vadlejch of the Czech Republic, is fourth with 1298 points.
Tuchel happy as Chelsea beat Villarreal in penalties to win UEFA Super Cup
The two teams were level 1-1 after Hakim Ziyech's 27th-minute goal was cancelled out by Villarreal's Gerard Moreno in the 73rd minute, taking the match into extra time. They remained deadlock 1-1 at the end of extra-time and penalty shootout was resorted to and Chelsea emerged winner 6-5 at the National Football Stadium at Windsor Park, Belfast
Thakur out of 2nd Test due to hamstring injury
"Shardul Thakur is not available for the second Test," a Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) official told the media on Wednesday. Indian skipper Virat Kohli said that Thakur will be available for the third Test. "From what we were told, he should be okay for the third Test. I think it is a myofascial strain on his left hamstring," said Kohli to the media.
2nd Test: Kohli says batting sorted, hints Ashwin may not play
Thakur, who was picked for last week's first Test due to his ability to bat, has been ruled out of second Test due to myofascial strain on his left hamstring. Ashwin, who has bowled well in recent times and can bat too, may have been a suitable replacement. He scored a century in the second Test of the home series against England in Chennai in February.
Ind vs Eng, 2nd Test: India look to break Lord's jinx
India have won only two of the 18 Test matches they have played at the venue, considered to be the home of Test cricket. The last of their victories came on the 2014 tour, 28 years after their first win in 1986. India's top batsmen, skipper Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara don't have a flattering record at the venue, where the slope can have great impact and affect a batsman's stance.
My goal and my dream is to win the Champions League once more: Messi
The 34-year-old Messi has won four Champions League titles with his ex-side Barcelona. The last Champions League title which Messi won with Barcelona came in 2015. PSG are still searching for their first title in the competition after losing to Bayern Munich in the 2020 final and losing in the semi-finals in the previous season.
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