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Dec- 2024 -21 December
Santosh Trophy: Defending champions Services advance to quarterfinals
This was Services’ third straight victory as they beat 10-man Rajasthan to move to nine points and confirm their place in the top four of the six-team group. Hyderabad: Defending champions Services stormed into the quarterfinals of the 78th Senior National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy with a 2-0 win over Rajasthan in the Group B clash at Deccan Arena on Saturday. This was Services’ third straight victory as they beat 10-man Rajasthan to move to nine points and confirm their place in the top four of the six-team group. Earlier in the day, Jammu & Kashmir kept themselves alive with a commanding 3-0 win over Telangana. The hosts, who only have one point so far, became the first…
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20 December
Australia ropes in teenage sensation Konstas for Boxing Day Test
Drops rookie opener Nathan McSweeney for the final two Test matches of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India Melbourne: Teenage sensation Sam Konstas was handed a maiden call up as Australia on Friday dropped rookie opener Nathan McSweeney for the final two Test matches of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India. The 19-year-old is set to become Australia’s youngest Test batting debutant in over 70 years. Konstas’ inclusion follows a series of disappointing performances from the Australian top order in the first three Tests, especially McSweeney. The 25-year-old, who made his Test debut in the series-opener in Perth, failed to score a single half century and could manage scores 10, 0, 39, 10 not out , 9 and 4 in his six innings and was…
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20 December
Ravi Shastri feels India justified in celebrating on avoiding follow-on in Brisbane
While many in the Australian camp were surprised by it, Shastri felt there was nothing bad about it Ravi Shastri: Former India head coach Ravi Shastri believes the Rohit Sharma-led side was justified in celebrating on avoiding the follow-on during the rain-hit third Test against Australia in Brisbane, which led to the five-match series being locked at 1-1. On Day Four of the match at the Gabba, Akash Deep sliced a Pat Cummins delivery over the gully for a boundary, which helped India avoid the follow-on, leading to jubilant celebrations in the dressing room by captain Rohit Sharma, head coach Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli. While many in the Australian camp were surprised by it, Shastri felt there was nothing bad about it. “You…
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19 December
Santosh Trophy: Kerala stay perfect with third win
Kerala maintained their perfect run in Group B with a 2-0 win over Odisha, cementing their position at the top of the Group B table with nine points from three matches in the final round of the 78th Senior National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy at Deccan Arena on Thursday. Hyderabad: Kerala maintained their perfect run in Group B with a 2-0 win over Odisha, cementing their position at the top of the Group B table with nine points from three matches in the final round of the 78th Senior National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy at Deccan Arena on Thursday. Meghalaya earned their first victory in the final round, defeating Delhi 2-0 to climb to third place with…
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12 December
Telangana reveals powerhouse squad for the 78th Santosh Trophy Men’s Championship 2024 in Hyderabad
The 22-member team will be led by head coach Shaik Khaleel with Noorul Zafar assisting. Hyderabad: The Telangana Football Association announced its squad for the 78th Santosh Trophy Men’s Championship 2024, set to begin in Hyderabad, on Saturday. The 22-member team will be led by head coach Shaik Khaleel with Noorul Zafar assisting. Squad: Ishan Sarkar, Faiz, Raja Debnath, Minal, Arnold Singh, Kris, Shaik Umair, Jabir, Kehan, B Abhishek, Khup, Srikanth, Sai, Saif, Tajammul, Vikas, Imtiyaz, Saif Ansari, Shashank, Kishore, Abidi Rizvi, Amaan; Shaik Khaleel (Head Coach), Noorul Zafar (Assistant Coach), Mohd Akbar (Manager), Boddu Appanna (Physiotherapist).
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Nov- 2024 -18 November
Hyderabad Blackbirds’ Aqil bags trophy
South African teenager Aqil Alibhai of Hyderabad Blackbirds clinched the Formula 4 Indian Championship title in Coimbatore on Sunday. Hyderabad: South African teenager Aqil Alibhai of Hyderabad Blackbirds clinched the Formula 4 Indian Championship title in Coimbatore on Sunday, capping a stellar season with six wins. Despite Bengaluru-based Ruhaan Alva of Shrachi Rarh Royal Bengal Tigers securing a grand double on the final day, Alibhai’s two podium finishes (P2 and P3) earned him enough points to seal the crown. Ruhaan finished second in the championship standings after a strong performance. Following the triumph, Alibhai said, “I wanted to finish the season with a win, but it was not to be. But I have had a good season, and I am very…
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15 November
India-Malaysia football rivalry heats up: Gachibowli stadium set for thrilling showdown
India and Malaysia have clashed 32 times, making it the most frequent matchup for the Blue Tigers in international football, ahead of rivalries with Pakistan (29 matches) and Bangladesh (28 matches). Monday’s game at the GMC Balayogi Gachibowli Stadium adds another chapter to this storied rivalry, where even friendly encounters are fiercely contested. Hyderabad: The India-Malaysia football rivalry goes a long way back. From their first meeting in 1957 friendly in Kuala Lumpur, where India emerged 3-0 winners thanks to PK Banerjee’s brace and a Tulsidas Balaram strike, until last year’s Merdeka Tournament clash in which Malaysia ran out 4-2 winners. The two sides have faced each other 32 times. That’s the most number of times India have played against any opponent in…
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13 November
Pakistan’s fast bowler Shaheen Afridi reclaims top spot in ODI bowlers rankings
Afridi’s recent performance in Pakistan’s victorious series against Australia, where he claimed eight wickets across three games at an impressive average of 12.62, helped propel him to the top spot once more Dubai: Pakistan’s premier fast bowler Shaheen Afridi has reclaimed the No.1 position in the ICC Men’s ODI Bowler Rankings, a spot he initially held during last year’s Cricket World Cup in India. Afridi’s recent performance in Pakistan’s victorious series against Australia, where he claimed eight wickets across three games at an impressive average of 12.62, helped propel him to the top spot once more. Afridi’s rise comes as part of a reshuffling in the rankings, with South Africa’s spinner Keshav Maharaj slipping to third and Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan maintaining his position…
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13 November
‘Wasn’t the nicest thing,’ says KL Rahul on animated chat with LSG owner Sanjiv Goenk during IPL 2024
LSG owner appeared visibly displeased after a match’s outcome and was seen engaged in an intense discussion with skipper Rahul along the boundary line at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium New Delhi: India wicketkeeper batter KL Rahul has opened up on the animated chat between Lucknow Super Giants’ owner Sanjiv Goenka during the 2024 IPL when LSG were hammered by Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). LSG were in a need of big win over SRH to qualfiy for the playoffs, but the team suffered a humiliating 10-wicket loss. Afterwards, LSG owner appeared visibly displeased after the match’s outcome and was seen engaged in an intense discussion with skipper Rahul along the boundary line at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. “As a team, we were all in shock because we…
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9 November
Neeraj Chopra partners with Javelin legend Jan Zelezny as new coach
“Growing up, I admired Jan’s technique and precision, often watching his videos. He dominated the sport for years, and I believe working with him will be invaluable. Our throwing styles are similar, and his expertise is unparalleled. It’s an honor to have Jan by my side as I aim for the next level in my career, and I can’t wait to begin,” said Chopra after the announcement. New Delhi: Double Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra, on Saturday, announced the start of an exciting new chapter in his career, partnering with Javelin legend Jan Zelezny, who comes on board as his new coach. Jan Zelezny, a three-time Olympic and World champion and the current world record holder, has long been an idol to…
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