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Asian Cup Qualifiers: Sunil Chhetri-led India look to dominate 171st-ranked Cambodia

Sunil Chhetri will get a chance to bolster his tally of 80 international goals as the Indian team gears up to face 171st-ranked Cambodia on Wednesday in its bid to make a fifth appearance in AFC Cup tournament proper. Cristiano Ronaldo (117 goals from 188 games), Lionel Messi (86 from 162 games) have been on a scoring spree and no wonder at his level, the Indian talisman would like to ride the roughshod over Cambodia, Afghanistan (150th) and Hong Kong (147th). While no one is comparing the international levels at which they operate, briefly surpassing Lionel Messi won't be a bad feeling for the 37-year-old. With the next Asian Cup slated in late 2023 or early 2024 after the pull-out of China, Chhetri, who will complete 17 years in international football, might see this tournament as the 'final frontier' in his illustrious career. "I want to qualify. If I'm not there, my country will be there. So either I'll be having a beer and watching Udanta sprint, or you having a beer and I'll be sprinting there. But we want to be there," Chhetri made his intention clear ahead of his 126th International appearance.

Big-hitter Cameron Delport inks deal with the Lions

The Lions on Tuesday announced that hard-hitting batsman Cameron Delport has signed for the Johannesburg franchise.

Always want to see India playing at Asian Cup, says 'fan' Sunil Chhetri

Asian Cup in front of the passionate fans at the Salt Lake stadium in Kolkata, which he described as the best in India, Indian national team captain Sunil Chhetri is gearing up to take on Cambodia in their first Group D match of 2023 AFC Asian Cup third-round qualifiers on Wednesday, followed by matches against Afghanistan and Hong Kong. The Blue Tigers play on home soil for the first time in almost three years. Incidentally, the last time they played at home it was in Kolkata in October 2019.

Ibrahim Zadran Century Helps Afghanistan Take Unassailable 2-0 ODI Series Lead Vs Zimbabwe

Opening batsman Ibrahim Zadran scored an unbeaten 120 as Afghanistan defeated Zimbabwe by eight wickets on Monday to take a winning 2-0 lead in a three-match one-day international series. Atoning for scoring only five runs when the tourists won the first match by 60 runs last Saturday, Zadran faced 142 deliveries and struck 16 fours at Harare Sports Club. He was well supported by Rahmat Shah -- the 94-run star of the first victory -- who contributed 88 and was an able partner to Zadran in a second-wicket stand that produced 195 runs. Afghanistan made 229-2 to win with 33 balls remaining.

2nd ODI: Ibrahim Zadran hits century as Afghanistan beat Zimbabwe by 8 wickets, take 2-0 series-winning lead

Ibrahim Zadran scored an unbeaten 120 as Afghanistan defeated Zimbabwe by eight wickets on Monday to take a winning 2-0 lead in a three-match one-day international series. Atoning for scoring only five runs when the tourists won the first match by 60 runs last Saturday, Zadran faced 142 deliveries and struck 16 fours at Harare Sports Club.

Zadran century helps Afghanistan win ODI series against Zimbabwe

Opening batsman Ibrahim Zadran scored an unbeaten 120 as Afghanistan defeated Zimbabwe by eight wickets on Monday to take a winning 2-0 lead in a three-match one-day international series.

Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan, 2nd ODI Live Score Updates: Sikandar Raza Falls As Zimbabwe In Danger Of Being Bowled Out

Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan, 2nd ODI Live Score Updates: Sikandar Raza lost his wicket after scoring 40 runs and Zimbabwe are in danger of being bowled out inside 50 overs against Afghanistan in the ongoing second ODI. Earlier, Afghanistan won the toss and opted to field as they look for a series-clinching victory at Harare Sports Club. Afghanistan had defeated Zimbabwe by 60 runs in the first ODI on Saturday. Both teams are unchanged from the first ODI with Hashmatullah Shahidi captaining Afghanistan and Craig Ervine leading Zimbabwe. (LIVE SCORECARD)

AFC Asian Cup qualifiers: Local players Pritam Kotal, Subhasish Bose feel 'VYBK atmosphere will be a big boost'

AFC Asian Cup final-round qualifiers at a packed Salt Lake Stadium will be a "big boost" for the Indian football team, feel Pritam Kotal and Subhasish Bose, the Bule Tigers' two local players. India have matches scheduled on June 8, 11, and 14. "Kolkata is the mecca of Indian football. The fans here are great. So many clubs have dedicated fans here, and the great thing is that they all come together to cheer for India when we play as a nation in this city," said Bose. "I hope there is a lot of noise from the stands. That will boost all of us. From our end, we need to pay them back with a qualification for the AFC Asian Cup." The last time the Blue Tigers played here was in 2019, and Kotal said the team can once again feel the home advantage.

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Asian Cup Qualifiers: Sunil Chhetri-led India look to dominate 171st-ranked Cambodia

Big-hitter Cameron Delport inks deal with the Lions

Always want to see India playing at Asian Cup, says 'fan' Sunil Chhetri

Ibrahim Zadran Century Helps Afghanistan Take Unassailable 2-0 ODI Series Lead Vs Zimbabwe

2nd ODI: Ibrahim Zadran hits century as Afghanistan beat Zimbabwe by 8 wickets, take 2-0 series-winning lead

Zadran century helps Afghanistan win ODI series against Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan, 2nd ODI Live Score Updates: Sikandar Raza Falls As Zimbabwe In Danger Of Being Bowled Out

AFC Asian Cup qualifiers: Local players Pritam Kotal, Subhasish Bose feel 'VYBK atmosphere will be a big boost'