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Kwame Karikari Stars As Chennaiyin Rally To Defeat ATK Mohun Bagan

Goalkeeper Vishal Kaith's indiscretion and a poor defensive organisation during counter-attack cost ATK Mohun Bagan dearly as Chennaiyin FC rallied from a goal down to beat hosts 2-1 in the opening Indian Super League encounter between the two teams, in Kolkata on Monday. It was Ghanaian forward Kwame Karikari, who came in as a substitute in the second half and turned the match on its head, by first equalising in the 64th minute and then setting up India international Rahim Ali for the winner in the 83rd minute. This was after Manvir Singh's powerful left-footer in the 27th minute gave the Mariners 1-0 lead.

"Do Something Or Don't Comeback": When Shahbaz Ahmed Received Ultimatum From His Father Over Cricketing Career

As the Indian cricket team took on South Africa in the 2nd ODI of the 3-match series on Sunday, Shahbaz Ahmed became the 247th player to have represented the senior Indian national team in the One-Day international format. Shahbaz impressed in his debut game with the ball and also bagged his maiden wicket. But, his journey to the Indian national team hasn't been the easiest. Coming from a humble background, Shahbaz went through numerous hardships to pursue his passion. In fact, the all-rounder even received an ultimatum from his father over his career following a big decision Shahbaz had made.

India vs South Africa 2nd ODI: Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan ensure series-levelling victory

Shreyas ton, Kishan's 93 help hosts hunt down South Africa's 278RANCHI: With most of his much-fancied and illustrious India teammates busy warming up in Perth in the lead-up to the upcoming T20 World Cup Down Under, home boy Ishan Kishan grabbed the opportunity to hog the limelight at the floodlit JSCA International Stadium here on Sunday. AS IT HAPPENEDChasing 279 on a track that was a bit on the slower side, but without any demons in it, the southpaw started off patiently and, once set, took the aggressive route, blazing away to 93 off 84 balls with four boundaries and seven sixes. Shreyas Iyer resumed from where he had left off in the last match (50) and played the anchor's role to perfection to take India home to a series-levelling seven-wicket win with 25 balls to spare. In the process, the Mumbai cricketer notched up his second ODI century. It was his fifth 50-plus score in the last six ODI innings.

New-look Chennaiyin FC set to kickstart ISL campaign against ATK Mohun Bagan

The Marina Machans came into the ISL following a good run in the Durand Cup, finishing as a quarterfinalist. With a complete overhaul of their foreign contingent and a reinforced Indian contingent, the team will look to improve on their Durand Cup campaign and carry forward the momentum into the new season. "I like offensive football; I like to score goals.

Either Jeddah or Riyadh will host Santosh Trophy knockouts for 3 years: Kalyan Chaubey

Santosh Trophy in either Jeddah or Riyadh in Saudi Arabia for three years, AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey said on Saturday. AIFF on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with their Saudi Arabian counterparts to "study the possibility to stage the final stages of the Santosh Trophy in the West Asian country in February 2023." "The MoU that we signed with the Saudi Football Federation, one was for hosting the Santosh Trophy in Jeddah and Riyadh," Chaubey told PTI during an interaction. "Jeddah has more Indian population there, but Riyadh is the capital.

WATCH: Virat Kohli converts Kishore Kumar's old bungalow into swanky restaurant

Virat Kohli has converted legendary singer Kishore Kumar's old bungalow -- 'Gouri Kunj' -- into a swanky restaurant and he on Wednesday gave the fans a glimpse of his new venture. 'Gouri Kunj', once owned by the late great singer, will now be known as the 'One8 Commune'. The restaurant located in Juhu, Mumbai, promises to cater every community in terms of food. In a video released on 'One8 Commune' YouTube channel, Kohli can be seen giving a tour to popular actor-anchor Manish Paul, as the two share their unique food stories. They also engage in a fun segment of dumb charades.

An Indo-Pak Friendship Like No Other: Bishan Bedi, Intikhab Alam Relive Old Times At Kartarpur

"They were laughing, singing and crying together. It was special but emotionally draining," Bishan Bedi's wife Anju summed up the former India cricketer's reunion with old friend and former Pakistan captain Intikhab Alam at Kartarpur Sahib. The 76-year-old spin great from India had been longing to making the trip across the border ever since the Kartarpur Corridor opened in November 2019 and pay his respects at the final resting place of Guru Nanak.

An Indo-Pak friendship like no other: Bishan Bedi, Intikhab Alam relive old times at Kartapur

"They were laughing, singing and crying together. It was special but emotionally draining," Bishan Bedi's wife Anju summed up the former India cricketer's reunion with old friend and former Pakistan captain Intikhab Alam at Kartarpur Sahib. The 76-year-old spin great from India had been longing to making the trip across the border ever since the Kartarpur Corridor opened in November 2019 and pay his respects at the final resting place of Guru Nanak.

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Kwame Karikari Stars As Chennaiyin Rally To Defeat ATK Mohun Bagan

"Do Something Or Don't Comeback": When Shahbaz Ahmed Received Ultimatum From His Father Over Cricketing Career

India vs South Africa 2nd ODI: Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan ensure series-levelling victory

New-look Chennaiyin FC set to kickstart ISL campaign against ATK Mohun Bagan

Either Jeddah or Riyadh will host Santosh Trophy knockouts for 3 years: Kalyan Chaubey

WATCH: Virat Kohli converts Kishore Kumar's old bungalow into swanky restaurant

An Indo-Pak Friendship Like No Other: Bishan Bedi, Intikhab Alam Relive Old Times At Kartarpur

An Indo-Pak friendship like no other: Bishan Bedi, Intikhab Alam relive old times at Kartapur