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India’s football apex body enforces SC order, bars officials from holding posts in both national and state units | Football News

[ad_1] The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has implemented a key constitutional clause following a Supreme Court directive. This clause prevents officials from simultaneously holding positions in both national and state football organisations. The Supreme Court had instructed AIFF to adopt Article 25.3 (c) and (d) within three weeks of its October 15 order. These […]

Virat Kohli’s winning mentality lacking in this India Test side: Former wicketkeeper on IND vs SA Guwahati Test

[ad_1] Former cricketer Sreevats Goswami has suggested that India’s current Test side is lacking the fierce winning mentality that once defined the Virat Kohli era, as the hosts continue to struggle in the ongoing series against South Africa. With another home defeat looming in Guwahati, questions have begun to surface about the leadership, direction and […]

Smriti Mandhana removes wedding posts as plans put on hold after father’s health scare

[ad_1] Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana has removed all wedding-related posts from her social media after her planned ceremony with music composer Palash Muchhal was put on hold following a sudden health scare involving her father. Mandhana’s father was rushed to a hospital in Sangli after showing symptoms related to a possible heart issue. With the […]

India women win 2nd successive Kabaddi World Cup title, PM Modi sends wishes

[ad_1] India women’s team secured their second successive Women’s Kabaddi World Cup title in Dhaka, beating Chinese Taipei 35–28 in the final on Monday, November 24. India maintained excellent form throughout the tournament, winning all their group matches to reach the semi-finals, where they faced Iran. They continued their sensational form in the knockouts as […]

‘Execution didn’t go the way we wanted’: Washington Sundar defends India’s approach on Day 3, role in team vs South Africa | Cricket News

[ad_1] Washington Sundar put up a gritty 48 from 92 balls in the tail end of India’s batting order on Day 3 in Guwahati. (PTI Photo/Shahbaz Khan) Washington Sundar defended India’s batting approach on a day when Marco Jansen’s burst left the hosts in deep trouble in Guwahati. Speaking after stumps on Day 3, Sundar […]

Kuldeep Yadav becomes India’s unlikely hero 2nd Test against South Africa; social media hails ‘valiant effort’

[ad_1] Amid India’s batting collapse in the 2nd Test against South Africa, Indian cricket fans found an unlikely hero: Kuldeep Yadav. Amid the collapse, Kuldeep Yadav fought hard and showed great character. He was the only Indian batter to face more than 100 balls. The spinner survived 134 deliveries for just 19 runs. Earlier in […]

When did India last face follow-on in Test cricket, and how many games have they won after being made to follow on?

[ad_1] India suffered a middle-order collapse on Day 3 of the second Test in Guwahati, bowled out for 201 in response to South Africa’s first-innings total of 489. Despite a commanding 288-run lead and the option to enforce the follow-on, South Africa captain Temba Bavuma chose to bat again. With a little over two days […]

Prithvi Shaw replaces Ruturaj Gaikwad as Maharashtra captain for SMAT 2025 league stage

[ad_1] MUMBAI: In a boost to his career which looked in the doldrums last year, former Mumbai batter Prithvi Shaw is set to lead Maharashtra in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy league stage, which will start from Nov 26. Shaw has replaced Ruturaj Gaikwad, who has been recalled to India’s ODI squad for the […]

‘He can be very effective in ODIs’: Irfan Pathan makes bold call for India’s No. 4 in Shreyas Iyer’s absence | Cricket News

[ad_1] Tilak Varma and Ruturaj Gaikwad (PTI Photo) The BCCI on Sunday named a 15-member Indian squad for the three-match ODI series against South Africa, beginning on November 30. KL Rahul has been appointed captain as Shubman Gill continues to recover from a neck injury. India also sees the return of Rishabh Pant to the […]

After withholding India’s trophy, Mohsin Naqvi hands Pakistan the Asia Cup crown – Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] Mohsin Naqvi presents trophy to Pakistan A (X) Pakistan A lifted the Asia Cup Rising Stars trophy for a record third time on Sunday, November 23, after edging out Bangladesh A in a nerve-wracking final that stretched into a Super Over at Doha’s West End Park International Cricket Stadium. Irfan Khan Niazi’s side held […]