On This Day in 2008: Spurs agree deal to sign Luka Modric from Dinamo Zagreb
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Premier League: Crystal Palace Stalemate Keeps Leeds United In Relegation Danger
Leeds held on for a 0-0 draw at Crystal Palace that did little to ease their fears of being dragged deeper into the Premier League relegation battle on Monday. Jesse Marsch's side survived a second half barrage from a Palace team inspired by Wilfried Zaha after he was accused of diving by the visitors. Leeds are five points clear of the relegation zone, but third bottom Everton have a game in hand to close the gap to two points.
In India, jealous gang wanted me to fail so I developed thick skin: Ravi Shastri
Robert Key will need to grow a "thick skin" akin to the Dukes ball just like I grew one to counter the "jealous people", former India head coach Ravi Shastri said on how the ex-England opener should go out about his job as ECB's 'Director of Cricket'. Shastri was at helm of India's coaching staff between 2014 to 2021, save one year in the middle when Anil Kumble was given the charge. In an interview to UK's 'The Guardian' newspaper, Shastri said that there was a "gang of people in India" who always wanted him to fail. Just like Shastri, Key has also been an acclaimed commentator for a long time and doesn't have a coaching degree as he tries to ease into a new and very different role. "I didn't have coaching badges [either]. Level one? Level two? **** that. And in a country like India, there is always jealousy or a gang of people willing you to fail. I had a thick skin, thicker than the leather of the Dukes ball you use. A real solid hide.
In India, "Jealous Gang" Wanted Me To Fail, But I Had A Thick Skin: Former Coach Ravi Shastri
Robert Key will need to grow a "thick skin" akin to the Dukes ball just like he had to counter the "jealous people", former India head coach Ravi Shastri said on how the ex-England opener should go out about his job as ECB's 'Director of Cricket'. Shastri was at helm of India's coaching staff between 2014 to 2021, save one year in the middle when Anil Kumble was given the charge. In an interview to UK's 'The Guardian' newspaper, Shastri said that there was a "gang of people" in India who wanted him to fail.
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