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ISL Preview: FC Goa face resurgent NorthEast United
The results have helped NorthEast storm back into contention for the playoffs and they now sit fifth on the league table with 21 points, behind fourth-placed FC Goa only on goal difference. NorthEast made a big statement in their previous match, beating league leaders Mumbai City FC 2-1. It ended a 12-match unbeaten run for Mumbai and made NorthEast the only team to do the double over Sergio Lobera's side this season.
I-League: Unbeaten TRAU face RoundGlass Punjab
TRAU have won seven points in five matches. They may be unbeaten but they have drawn four of the matches they have played thus far. Their last match ended in a 1-1 draw with Churchill Brothers. It has been a good start to what is just the second season in the league for the Manipur-based club.
I-League: Real Kashmir face resilient Indian Arrows
Real Kashmir have been held to back-to-back draws in their last two matches. They drew 1-1 with Sudeva Delhi after which they were held to a goalless draw by Gokulam Kerala. The Arrows are yet to record a win this season, drawing one and losing four of the five matches they have played thus far.
Ind Vs Eng: Ollie Pope added to England squad for India Tests
The 23-year-old has practised with the full England squad MA Chidambaram Stadium over the past two days. Pope has been under rehab but toured with the Joe Root-led side even during their recent 2-0 Test series win in Sri Lanka.
Important for England to score big in 1st innings: Jonathan Trott
Some of the players in the current England squad also participated in the 2016-17 five-match series which England lost 4-0. Trott said that there have been discussions on it and the players have decided not to carry any of that from the last series.
Would Aussies pull out of India tour, asks Michael Vaughan
"The Aussies pulling out of the tour of SA is a huge worry for the game...Would they have pulled out of a tour to India is the question??!!" Vaughan said in a tweet. "It's so important in these times that the big three do everything they can to help out those without the financial clout ...#JustSaying," he added.
Argentina changes name of Maradona Cup amid lawsuit fears
The tournament adopted Maradona's name just days after the 1986 World Cup winner's death from a heart attack in November, reports Xinhua news agency. However, Argentine football officials decided to revert to the tournament's original name for fear of future lawsuits for the use of Maradona's name and image.
50% fans allowed for 2nd Test in Chennai, Archer to wait & watch
"Till it happens I won't believe it. Last eight months have been just as crazy and we have been made a mere promise and something like that (fans returning) hasn't come off. So, till I actually see the fans walk in, I won't believe it," Archer told reporters on Tuesday. Earlier, TNCA had announced that 50 per cent occupancy will be allowed in the MA Chidambaram Stadium.
Managing body will be key but I am good to go till July: Archer
"I looked at the schedule today and realised that it is going to be a very long year. Few series coming up. Body management will be essential if you are going to play everything or most of everything. Managing the body will be important if you have to play a lot," said Archer while speaking to the media on Tuesday.
Rankireddy-Ashwini enter top 20 of mixed doubles world rankings
Their previous best ranking was 23rd which they achieved on July 30, 2019. "Mixed doubles duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Ashwini Ponnappa enters top 20 in the latest BWF World Ranking (sic). A fantastic show in the Asian Leg ensures career-best ranking and a jump of 16 spots for the Indian shuttlers. Kudos Guys," Badminton Association of India said in a tweet.
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