Barcelona has shocked fans and players alike by announcing their decision to strip Marc-Andre ter Stegen of the captain's armband. The German goalkeeper has been a crucial leader for the team, but Ronald Araujo will now take over the role as captain. This unexpected move has caused shockwaves among the football community, leaving many wondering what caused this decision for the La Liga giants.
In a thrilling match, India's Nitish Rana and Himmat Singh put on a strong partnership of 126 runs to help India beat Pakistan by seven wickets and advance to the final of the Emerging Teams Asia Cup. Rana and Singh both scored unbeaten half-centuries, with Rana hitting 60 runs and Singh scoring 59, as India comfortably chased down Pakistan's target of 173 runs in just 27.3 overs. Earlier, India had bowled out Pakistan for 172 runs, with Mayank Markande taking four wickets. India will now face either Bangladesh or Afghanistan in the final on Saturday.
Under new coach Khalid Jamil, World No. 133 India defeated 106th ranked Tajikistan in their opening match of the CAFA Nations Cup with goals from defenders Anwar Ali and Sandesh Jhingan. Jamil's influence was evident in the team's improved shape and tactics, as well as Gurpreet's stellar performance in goal. India's lack of quality in the attacking third is still a concern, but the team showed tremendous character and determination to secure the crucial win. Captain Jhingan highlighted the significance of the victory and the need for continued improvement in the upcoming match against Iran.
In a nail-biting match at the Harare Sports Club, Sri Lanka pulled off a stunning win against Zimbabwe in the first ODI of the series. After setting a daunting target of 299 runs, Sri Lanka's Dilshan Madushanka stole the show with a final-over hat-trick, taking four wickets in total. Despite strong performances from Zimbabwe's Ben Curran, Sean Williams, and Sikandar Raza, Madushanka's spell turned the game in Sri Lanka's favor, securing a seven-run victory.
In his first match as the national team head coach, Khalid Jamil started Kerala's own Muhammed Uvais at left-back in the 4-4-2 formation for India's victory against Tajikistan. With another Malayali, Ashique Kuruniyan, on the left wing, the team put on a strong performance in the CAFA Nations Cup.
India's national football team, under new coach Khalid Jamil, shocked higher-ranked Tajikistan 2-1 in the CAFA Nations Cup. Captain Gurpreet Singh Sandhu's impressive performance, which included a penalty save, was crucial in securing the win. Centre-backs Anwar Ali and Sandesh Jhingan also stepped up in attack to end India's scoring drought in the first 15 minutes.
With India's first-ever CAFA Nations Cup just days away, head coach Khalid Jamil has praised his team's preparation in a 10-day camp in Bengaluru. The Blue Tigers will face tough competition in Group B, including host Tajikistan, IR Iran, and Afghanistan. Fans eagerly await to see how India will fare in this highly anticipated inaugural tournament.
After a thrilling match between Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka at Harare Sports Club, the hosts struggled to keep up with Sri Lanka's strong performance, with Pathum Nissanka being the key player for the visitors. Despite a strong start from Zimbabwe's batsmen, their inability to maintain the momentum led to their defeat. The Sri Lankan team displayed a dominant performance, with Nissanka scoring a century and leading his team to victory. Catch all the highlights and updates from this exciting ODI match.
In a shocking turn of events, Chelsea are on the verge of signing Facundo Buonanotte from Brighton & Hove Albion. The Argentine talent was not on the radar of any media outlets, and it appeared he was set to join Leeds United before this unexpected move. While some may view this as a disappointing response to missing out on Xavi Simons, Buonanotte has the potential to surprise everyone and make an impact for the Blues. It remains to be seen if this transfer will affect Chelsea's plans to sign another centre-back, as Enzo Maresca has expressed a desire to have one. Stay tuned for further updates on this unexpected development in the transfer window.
Indian badminton legend Pullela Gopichand, hockey legend Dhanraj Pillay, kabaddi star Pardeep Narwal, and Rajasthan Royals player Vaibhav Suryavanshi will come together to launch Season 12 of the Pro Kabaddi League on National Sports Day. The event celebrates India's indigenous sport and honors the country's sporting legacy. The new season will also feature exciting new competitive formats, including a 'play-in' stage between the league and playoffs. Pro Kabaddi League kicks off on National Sports Day On the occasion of National Sports Day, sporting legends from various disciplines will come together to launch the 12th season of the Pro Kabaddi League. The event celebrates India's indigenous sport and will feature top players such as Pullela Gopichand, Dhanraj Pillay, and Pardeep Narwal. The new season will also introduce new competitive formats to ensure every match produces a result. Fans can catch all the action live on JioHotstar and Star Sports Network.
Top Indian shuttler PV Sindhu's aspiration for a historic sixth World Championships medal was shattered as she suffered a close defeat against Indonesia's Putri Kusuma Wardani in three intense games on Day 5 of BWF World Championships. With her masterful performance, Wardani outshone Sindhu's excellent net game, ultimately sealing the match in 64 minutes. Later on in the day, the Indian men's doubles duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty also secured a quarterfinal spot, ending their previous four defeats against China. Although disappointed, Sindhu's contribution to making badminton exciting and her never-give-up spirit has not gone unnoticed.