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FIFA suspends AIFF; 'U-17 Women's World Cup cannot currently be held in India as planned'
The AIFF will not be able to play any international games until the ban is removed. "The Bureau of the FIFA Council has unanimously decided to suspend the All India Football Federation (AIFF) with immediate effect due to undue influence from third parties, which constitutes a serious violation of the FIFA Statutes," stated an official media release, issued by FIFA.
Asia Cup 2022: India are firm favourites, but Pakistan can beat them, says Salman Butt
"Yes, they can win the Asia Cup. Do they lack Vitamin C (laughs)? The type of cricket they are playing, the pool of players they have, they are giving exposure of international cricket to a lot of players, people will consider them as favourites," Butt was quoted as saying on his YouTube channel. India have won the tournament seven times and will be going for the eighth crown when they start their campaign against Babar Azam's Pakistan on August 28. India last won the title in 2018, beating Bangladesh in a nail-biting final.
Halep returns to top 10 in rankings after winning title in Toronto
Halep, who has won two Grand Slam titles -- French Open 2018 and Wimbledon 2019, was placed No.27 till the week of February 28. But a rich vein of form that has seen her reach the semifinals at seven of her 13 tournaments this season, including four of her past five outings, helped her move to No. 15 before the Toronto Open.
India is still the ultimate challenge for Australia: Glenn McGrath
Australia will tour India as part of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy tentatively in February-March 2023, with an aim to win the series in a country where they have never won after the 2-1 triumph in October-November 2004. The side won the three-match Test series in Pakistan 1-0 in March and were held to a 1-1 draw in a two-match Test series in Sri Lanka in July.
ICC needs to put more time in ensuring survival of ODI, Test cricket: Kapil Dev
The growth of franchise T20 leagues has raised a serious question marks over the future of ODI cricket, and concerns for its future down the line, including Test cricket. The ODI retirement of England Test captain Ben Stokes due to a jam-packed unsustainable schedule has raised even further doubts about the future of 50-over game.
Bronze medal at CEC 2022 opens up new horizons for Indian esports, feel experts
The Industry experts feel that the victory of Indian team will open up new horizons for aspiring athletes who dream to compete in international tournaments in the future. The win will open floodgates for subsequent industries to rise, birthing new-gen pro-gamers, careers, tournaments, brand associations and sponsorship opportunities among others. As the country celebrates 75 years of Independence today, this victory marks a historical achievement for India in the international gaming arena.
King, Brooks guide West Indies to consolation win in final T20I vs New Zealand
King slammed 53 and his opening partner Brooks hit an unbeaten 56 as West Indies overhauled New Zealand's score of 145/7 for the loss of just two wickets with an over to spare and earn a consolation win going into the ODI series beginning on August 17. The Kiwi top-order all reached double figures during their respective innings, but only one batter scored more than 24 as the hosts' bowlers put the clamps on the visitors.
Meditation helps overcome stress: Sindhu
"I have been practicing meditation for a long time and always felt a relief as I connected very well within through meditation," she said while virtually participating in the concluding session of the International Rising With Kindness Youth Summit. The three-day youth summit organised by Heartfulness came to an end on Sunday at Kanha Shanti Vanam, the headquarters of Heartfulness in the outskirts of Hyderabad.
A Rajasthan Royals owner slapped me three or four times, says Ross Taylor in his autobiography
In his new autobiography titled 'Ross Taylor: Black & White', Taylor revealed the incident took place following a 48-run defeat for Rajasthan Royals against Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) in Mohali. "The chase was 195, I was lbw for a duck and we didn't get close. Afterwards, the team, support staff and management were in the bar on the top floor of the hotel.
Indian sport is moving in the right direction, opine country's top hockey players
On Thursday, several Indian men's and women's hockey players shared heartfelt messages ahead of the special day, saying they were quite hopeful India will rise as a sporting nation in the years to come. "I would like to wish all the citizens of our country a very Happy Independence Day. This one is extra special for us as it's our 75th Independence Day.
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