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India men end 2020 at 4th spot in FIH rankings, women at 9
Belgium men and the Netherlands women will finish the year at the top of the rankings, confirmed the International Hockey Federation on Monday. In the men's rankings, reigning world and European champions Belgium (2496.88 points) sit at the summit in front of Australia (2nd place - 2385.70), Netherlands (3rd place - 2257.96) and India (4th place - 2063.78).
Vikas Krishan's coach stuck in United States, boxer seeks help from Minister of External Affairs
Krishan, in a tweet, said it very important for him to train with his coach as the Tokyo Olympic Games are "fast approaching". "Dear sir Dr S Jaishankar - my coach is stuck in the US and unable to return to India due to new visa protocols. With the Tokyo Olympics fast approaching, his presence is very important for my training as I aim to win India an Olympic gold. Could you please help with this," Krishan tweeted.
Ind vs Aus: Rahul, Pant, and Shubman Gill to replace Kohli,Saha and Shaw
With Saha’s batting not giving any confidence to the dressing room, the team management will certainly look at Pant, who had scored a hundred Down Under during his previous tour, and Shubman Gill as a replacement of Shaw
Shami, Kohli big losses for India: Burns
Shami was hit on his bowling arm by fast bowler Pat Cummins on Saturday, the third day of the first Test that saw India fold for 36. He is likely to be ruled out of the Test series. Kohli will return home to attend the birth of his first child.
Andy Murray grabs his first win in two months
The 33-year-old had not played since withdrawing from the tournament in Cologne, Germany, this October due to a pelvic problem. Playing his opening match in event, the former world number one on Sunday showed great form as he defeated current British number one Evans 7-6 (7-5), 6-4.
Australia to host Afghanistan for one-off Test next year
The proposed Test will not be a part of the ongoing ICC World Test Championship as it is limited to the top nine teams and does not include three Full Members in Afghanistan, Ireland and Zimbabwe. The match against Australia will be Afghanistan's fifth in red-ball cricket after they obtained Test status in 2017. They have lost Tests to India and the West Indies, but have registered wins against Ireland and Bangladesh.
Lack of confidence in footwork hurting Indian batsmen: Hussey
While India managed to score 244 in the first innings of the first Test in Adelaide, they were blown way for just 36 runs in the second innings and Australia won the match by eight wickets within three days. Hussey said that the lack of footwork makes it difficult for batsmen to get through the initial phase of their innings while playing in Australia.
ISL: Jeakson's late equaliser denies East Bengal first win
Earlier, Bakary Kone's own-goal in 13th minute saw East Bengal take the lead but substitute Jeakson Singh found the net in the fifth minute of injury time to deny the Kolkata giants their first win.
Rahane needs to stamp his leadership going forward: Kaif
"Switch off the phones, shut out the noise, stick together as a group and look ahead, that is the only way to get out of this right now for India. @ajinkyarahane88 needs to gather the group together and stamp his leadership going forward," Kaif tweeted.
India could suffer a whitewash after Adelaide result: Ponting
The second Test starts on December 26 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. "There could be a good chance (of a sweep). Let's hope we do get a result in Melbourne and if we do, I think India is going to find it really hard to bounce back and win a game," Ponting told cricket.com.au.
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