Indian football will soon have a world-class national centre of excellence, All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Praful Patel announced here today.Patel was speaking at a press conference ahead of the FIFA U-17 World Cup, which will kick off on October 6."We have not shortlisted the location but it is in advanced stage. We are setting up a national training … [Read more...] about Indian football set to get national centre of excellence
Sports
Back your game: Tendulkar’s advice to Ajinkya Rahane
For any cricketer, an interaction with Sachin Tendulkar on batting is priceless and no wonder Ajinkya Rahane's confidence was boosted when the maestro dropped in during one of his net sessions in Mumbai recently.Rahane is not a regular in the Indian limited overs set- up and there was some conversation with Tendulkar about how to improve his game.Rahane had posted a … [Read more...] about Back your game: Tendulkar’s advice to Ajinkya Rahane
Kohli remains on top, Bumrah climbs up to 2nd in T20 rankings
India skipper Virat Kohli maintained his top spot in the latest ICC rankings of T20 batsmen, while pacer Jasprit Bumrah climbed up a place to be at second position in the bowlers' table.Kohli leads number-two ranked Aaron Finch of Australia by 39 points, while Evin Lewis of West Indies has grabbed a career-best third position after jumping up a place.Pakistan batsman … [Read more...] about Kohli remains on top, Bumrah climbs up to 2nd in T20 rankings
Rahul has ability to win games for India, says skipper Kohli
KL Rahul might have had his share of struggles in the limited overs format of late but skipper Virat Kohli is confident that the talented Karnataka right- hander will come good at his new No 4 slot.Rahul had scores of 4, 17, and 7 in the three ODIs in Sri Lanka and was dropped from the fifth rubber.Asked about Rahul's form, Kohli said:"KL (Rahul) is an outstanding … [Read more...] about Rahul has ability to win games for India, says skipper Kohli
‘IPL, T20 WC experience will hold us in good stead’
Australia all-rounder James Faulkner today said experience of playing in the IPL and last year's ICC World Twenty20 in India will hold the visitors in good stead in the upcoming limited over series here.India and Australia will play five ODIs and three T20 Internationals, starting with the first 50-over game here on September 17.And Faulkner said it would be a "test" of … [Read more...] about ‘IPL, T20 WC experience will hold us in good stead’