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"Really Hope We Get It": Sunil Chhetri Backs Igor Stimac's Plans Ahead Of Asian Cup

Indian captain Sunil Chhetri on Sunday backed head coach Igor Stimac's demand for a four-week camp before the Asian Cup early next year, saying the team needs to have enough preparation time to face the best sides in the continent. The 38-year-old Chhetri, who will be playing his last Asian Cup in Doha (January 12 to February 10), also pitched for at least one international friendly match against a top-seven ranked country in Asia such as Iran, Japan or Saudi Arabia before the continental showpiece. "We are going to face Australia, Uzbekistan and Syria in the Asian Cup (group matches), that is why Stimac (as well as goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu) have spoken about long camps. We need it, and I really hope we get it," Chhetri said in a virtual media interaction.

Root out just before lunch to leave third Ashes test in the balance

LEEDS, England : In a series where the momentum has changed hands hour by hour, the dismissal of Joe Root just before lunch on Sunday left England on 153-4 on day four of the third Ashes test, still chasing 98 more runs to secure victory.

Wimbledon umpire asks fans not to pop bottles during serve - ESPN

LONDON — Tens of thousands of champagne bottles are opened during Wimbledon every year, but Sunday, one chair umpire politely asked patrons to keep them corked, at least until the players on court had served.

It's all popping off: Umpire warns fans not to uncork champagne during serve

LONDON : Tens of thousands of champagne bottles are opened during the Wimbledon Championships every year but on Sunday one chair umpire politely asked patrons to keep them corked, at least until the players on court had served.

'Gratitude' the watchword for Zach Tuohy after breaking record for Irish appearances in VFL/AFL

It was a landmark occasion for Zach Tuohy as the Laois native broke the all-time appearance record for an Irish player in the VFL/AFL by helping Geelong Cats beat North Melbourne.

UFC 290: Alexander Volkanovski retains featherweight title with stoppage victory over Yair Rodriguez

Alexander Volkanovski retained his featherweight crown at UFC 290 in Las Vegas with a stunning stoppage win over Mexico’s Yair Rodriguez. The Australian was on top throughout and finished Rodriguez with a barrage of punches on the ground in the third round to notch up his fifth title defence, before declaring he would require surgery. Ad “I knew that right hook would be pretty good,” Volkanovski said.

"Can't Rely On Ben Stokes...": Star All-Rounder On England Captain

England all-rounder Moeen Ali lauded skipper Ben Stokes for his marvellous knock against Australia in the first innings of the third Ashes Test at Headingley saying Stokes thrives in difficult situations, but also cautioned that his side cannot keep relying on him all the time, especially when it has other good players as well. Sublime bowling display from Moeen Ali, Stuart Broad and Chris Woakes provided England with the upper hand over Australia as the visitors finished on 116/4 in response to hosts 237, taking a 142 runs lead during the Day 2 of the ongoing third Ashes Test here at Headingley on Friday.

Australia Legend Questions David Warner's Spot In The Ashes XI. Says "He's Smiling Too Much"

David Warner has not had a special Ashes so far. He scored 1 and 4 in the third Test at Leeds. His performance in the other two Tests has also not been special - going past 40 only once in four innings. For the 17th time, he fell victim to Broad's bowling when he was dismissed by the star England pacer in the second innings at Headingley. Former Australia wicketkeeper Ian Healy is not at all pleased with Warner, and questioned his spot in the XI.

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"Really Hope We Get It": Sunil Chhetri Backs Igor Stimac's Plans Ahead Of Asian Cup

Root out just before lunch to leave third Ashes test in the balance

Wimbledon umpire asks fans not to pop bottles during serve - ESPN

It's all popping off: Umpire warns fans not to uncork champagne during serve

'Gratitude' the watchword for Zach Tuohy after breaking record for Irish appearances in VFL/AFL

UFC 290: Alexander Volkanovski retains featherweight title with stoppage victory over Yair Rodriguez

"Can't Rely On Ben Stokes...": Star All-Rounder On England Captain

Australia Legend Questions David Warner's Spot In The Ashes XI. Says "He's Smiling Too Much"