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IND v SA, 3rd ODI: Not disappointed over T20 World Cup non-selection; working on processes, says Kuldeep Yadav
"I am not disappointed (over not getting selected) in the T20 World Cup as I am working on my process match by match. I am assessing how I can improve. My confidence improved after the IPL. I went to the West Indies and bowled well there." "I bowled well in Zimbabwe, too, and for India A recently. I've always had confidence. Wickets or the lack of them don't reflect the confidence I have.
Dortmund draw with Sevilla; Maccabi Haifa shock Juventus in UEFA Champions League
The visitors from Spain started brightly on the road and produced the first chance of the encounter with 12 minutes played when Ivan Raktic pulled a square pass over from a promising position. Sevilla were rewarded for their courageous start six minutes later, after Tanguy Nianzou headed home a pinpoint free kick from Rakitic into the area.
National Games round-up: Jammu and Kashmir' s Abhishek Jamwal steals limelight while big guns roar at top of medal charts
And yet, the spotlight was well and truly on the wushu arena in the Mahatma Mandir complex where Abhishek Jamwal, who won Jammu and Kashmir's first gold medal, as well as on Ladakh's Owais Sarwar Ahengar who became the first two medallists for the Union Territory who are competing in the National Games for the first time.
Roger Binny files nomination for BCCI president's post, likely to get elected unopposed
Roger Binny, a member of the 1983 World Cup-winning team, is the sole candidate for the BCCI president's post so far with the deadline for filing nominations ending on Wednesday. If no more candidate emerges, he will replace Sourav Ganguly as BCCI chief on October 18, when the Board's annual general meeting will be held in Mumbai. Whether the former India captain will be nominated to the International Cricket Council (ICC) is to be seen.
India name squad for AFC U-20 Asian Cup Qualifiers
The team had been training in Bhubaneswar, where they were also crowned winners of the SAFF U-20 Championship, earlier this year, before shifting base to Kolkata, where they have been training in preparation for the AFC U-20 Championship. Placed in Group H, India will face the likes of Iraq (October 14), Australia (October 16), and hosts Kuwait (October 18).
La Liga: Team must help Lewandowski more, admits coach Xavi
The 34-year-old made a perfect start after joining Barcelona from Bayern Munich as he scored 12 goals in 11 appearances. However, the last two games turned out to be a frustrating experience for the forward as in the clashes against Inter Milan and Celta Vigo he had few chances and didn't find the net. Before the revenge against the Italian side in the Champions League on Wednesday, Xavi emphasised that better connection from Lewandowski with other players is a key to playing more effectively.
National Games football: West Bengal men hammer Kerala 5-0 to clinch gold
West Bengal skipper Naro Hari Shrestha scored a hattrick while Surajit Handsa and Amit Chakraborty chipped in with a goal each to help the former India striker Biswajit Bhattacharya-coached side take total control of the match before the end of the first half. Kerala had come into the final with an all-win record in the group stage and a comfortable semifinal victory over Karnataka and started the summit clash with confidence.
Gijon Open: Murray beats Fokina in opening round
Murray pulled off a difficult forehand volley on the stretch at 2-4, 30/40 to avoid going for a double break down in the first set of his first-round clash against the sixth seed. It proved a pivotal moment, as the Briton held serve for 3-4 before raising his level to claim 10 of the next 13 games and storm to a 7-5, 6-2 victory. "In the first set he was playing much better than me.
ISL 2022-23: Odisha FC score two late goals to edge Jamshedpur FC 3-2
Torrential rain delayed kick-off but didn't dampen Jamshedpur FC's spirit as they got their noses in front after just three minutes. Ricky Lallawmawma's low cross from the left flank was blocked by Thoiba Singh but the rebound fell to Daniel Chukwu and the Nigerian smashed the ball into the net with his left foot.
PKL 9: Manjeet, Jaideep star as Haryana Steelers register second win
Manjeet began the match with a successful raid, opening the scoring for Haryana Steelers straightaway. But a minute later, he was caught by right corner Sagar as Tamil Thalaivas took the lead. A defensive error from Monu Hooda led to Tamil Thalaivas extending their lead, putting the Steelers on the backfoot.
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