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Bhaichung Bhutia smells 'bargaining' in AIFF secretary general appointment, incumbent Shaji Prabhakaran rejects it

Bhaichung Bhutia, who recently lost the All India Football Federation (AIFF) president's election, has questioned the appointment of Shaji Prabhakaran as its secretary general, saying that "choosing a voter to a salaried post will set a wrong precedent". Prabhakaran, who was in the electoral college as a representative of Football Delhi, was made the AIFF secretary general a day after former India goalkeeper Kalyan Chaubey beat Bhutia 33-1 in the polls for president's post on September 2. Bhutia has requested the AIFF to include this issue of appointment of Prabhakaran raised by him in the agenda of Executive Committee meeting to be held in Kolkata on Monday.

Gujarat Titans Wish Shubman Gill "All The Best" For "Next Endeavour", Leave Fans Guessing

Shubman Gill was an integral part of Gujarat Titans' dream debut season in the Indian Premier League and he even played a crucial unbeaten knock in a low-scoring final to help them secure the title. However, a Twitter exchange between the team and the player has sparked rumours about him leaving the franchise. "It's been a journey to remember. We wish you all the best for your next endeavour, @ShubmanGill!" Gujarat Titans tweeted. Gill responded with a heart emoji and a hug emoji.

"Don't Be Surprised": Ravi Shastri Backs This Rule To Be Tried Out In T20s

Former Team India head coach Ravi Shastri has said that the introduction of super-sub rule can prove to be a "gamechanger" for the shortest format of the game. In a first of its kind, Legends League Cricket (LLC) introduced a super-sub rule as the tournament kicked off with a special benefit match between India Maharajas and Team World Giants at the Eden Gardens on Friday. The unique rule states that one "super substitute" will be available for each team which they can use after the completion of 10 overs in any inning of the match.

Legends League: Yusuf Pathan, Pankaj Singh Star As India Maharajas Beat World Giants In Charity Match

Yusuf Pathan smashed an unbeaten fifty as India Maharajas defeated World Giants by six wickets in a special charity match in Kolkata on Friday. The game was played ahead of Legends League Cricket, beginning here on Saturday. Yusuf, who had slammed the second-fastest IPL fifty in 15 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad here in their triumphant 2014 campaign, showed his old fury in a 35-ball 50 not out to take them home with eight balls to spare. Yusuf, a winner of three IPL titles, struck all around the Eden including a huge six off Daniel Vettori into the stands in his assault to lead the charge.

Igor Stimac Names Probables For India's Friendlies vs Vietnam

Indian men's football team head coach Igor Stimac on Friday named a list of 24 probables ahead of the side's upcoming international friendlies against Singapore and Vietnam. The squad will attend a two-day camp in Kolkata from Sunday. A 23-member Indian team will travel to Vietnam on September 20 to play two FIFA friendly matches against Singapore and Vietnam on September 24 and 27, respectively. The three-team meet has been named as the Hung Thinh Friendly Football Tournament with hosts Vietnam and Singapore taking on each other in the opening match on September 21.

India coach Igor Stimac names probables list ahead of friendlies

The squad will attend a two-day camp in Kolkata from Sunday. A 23-member Indian team will travel to Vietnam on September 20 to play two FIFA friendly matches against Singapore and Vietnam on September 24 and 27, respectively. The three-team meet has been named as the Hung Thinh Friendly Football Tournament with hosts Vietnam and Singapore taking on each other in the opening match on September 21.

Introduction of super-sub rule could be a game changer for T20 format: Ravi Shastri

The unique rule states that one "super substitute" will be available for each team which they can use after the completion of 10 overs in any inning of the match. However, the teams have to announce the name of these "super sub" players before the start of the game. Legends League Cricket Match Commissioner Ravi Shastri feels that the introduction of this rule could be a game changer.

IPL side Punjab Kings appoint Trevor Bayliss as head coach

IPL side Punjab Kings on Friday appointed Trevor Bayliss as the team's new head coach ahead of the next season of the franchise-based T20 tournament. Bayliss will replace Anil Kumble after the former India cricketer's contract was not renewed by Punjab Kings following a poor string of performances by the side under his guidance. "I'm honoured to be given the head coach's role with the Punjab Kings. A foundation franchise with an appetite for success. I look forward to working with a talented squad of players determined to compete for silverware," Bayliss said in a statement issued by the franchise.

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Bhaichung Bhutia smells 'bargaining' in AIFF secretary general appointment, incumbent Shaji Prabhakaran rejects it

Gujarat Titans Wish Shubman Gill "All The Best" For "Next Endeavour", Leave Fans Guessing

"Don't Be Surprised": Ravi Shastri Backs This Rule To Be Tried Out In T20s

Legends League: Yusuf Pathan, Pankaj Singh Star As India Maharajas Beat World Giants In Charity Match

Igor Stimac Names Probables For India's Friendlies vs Vietnam

India coach Igor Stimac names probables list ahead of friendlies

Introduction of super-sub rule could be a game changer for T20 format: Ravi Shastri

IPL side Punjab Kings appoint Trevor Bayliss as head coach