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Durand Cup: Passi own goal sinks East Bengal as ATK Mohun Bagan win fifth derby on the trot

Playing in front of a packed crowd of about 70,000, Mohun Bagan went ahead in a freak manner when Liston Colaco's low flag-kick found Eliandro make a hash of a clearance not being to get a touch and the ball deflected into the net off an onrushing Passi, who was literally blindsided and couldn't move his body out of line. If anyone was to be blamed, it was the Brazilian forward, who had come down to defend his team's citadel. The result also revived the 16-time champions' hopes in the tournament as they secured their first win after a shocking defeat to I-league outfit Rajasthan United and a draw against Mumbai City FC.

I can do it, I'm the right man for president's post: Bhaichung Bhutia ahead of AIFF elections

Bhaichung Bhutia on Friday cited his "credibility", "experience" and his equivalent in cricket, Sourav Ganguly, to hammer home the point that he is "definitely the right man" to lead the All India Football Federation (AIFF). Both Bhutia and Ganguly are iconic former captains of their respective sport and while the cricketer was born and brought up in Kolkata, the ace footballer shares a deep bond with the city, having spent so much time there while playing for Mohun Bagan and East Bengal in his heyday. Bhutia threw his hat into the AIFF election ring once again even as former goalkeeper Kalyan Chaubey, seen as the BJP candidate, has emerged as the front runner for the top job. Both the former players filed their nominations on Thursday.

My becoming KKR coach will motivate other Indian coaches: Chandrakant Pandit

Kolkata Knight Riders. Having won the Ranji Trophy as a coach six times, the former stumper, known for his no-nonsense, tough-as-nails approach, faces an altogether new challenge. Having just taken over the reigns of the Shah Rukh Khan-owned franchise, the ‘Alex Ferguson of Ranji Trophy,’ as Dinesh Karthik put it, is ready for clearly what is the biggest challenge of his coaching career so far. The new KKR coach gave an exclusive interview to TOI. Excerpts …

Fan Tells Indian Cricketer "You Were Terrible In IPL". Player Responds

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday announced the India A squad that will take on New Zealand A in three four-day 'Tests'. One notable exclusion was veteran wicketkeeper Sheldon Jackson, who has continued to get good returns in the Ranji Trophy. Jackson, a domestic cricket stalwart, took to Twitter to lament being constantly told that he is not being selected due to his age, saying that he has "the right to dream" after three good seasons.

Bengaluru FC Allege Player Racially Abused By Opposition During Durand Cup Match In Kolkata

Bengaluru FC have alleged that one of their players was racially abused during the team's game against Indian Air Force in the Durand Cup football tournament in Kolkata. The Indian Super League giants said they have raised the issue with the "relevant authorities". The alleged incident took place at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Tuesday. "Bengaluru FC is aware of a racist comment made by a player from the opposition, towards one of our players, during the Durand Cup game that took place on Tuesday evening," the former ISL champions said in a statement.

Durand Cup: Bengaluru FC humble Indian Air Force 4-0

Roy Krishna (9th min), Sunil Chhetri (23rd min), Faisal Ali (71st min), and Siva Sakthi (93rd min) struck for The Blues as it secured a resounding win. The goals came in early for Bengaluru, as Krishna opened the scoring in the ninth minute. Skipper Chhetri soon doubled the lead as he sneaked one past IAF goalkeeper Shibinraj following a well-directed cross from Prabir Das in the 23rd minute of the game.

Wasim Akram Names 'Dangerous' India Batter Who Can Hurt Pakistan. And It's Not Virat Kohli Or Rohit Sharma

Ahead of the blockbuster clash between the arch-rivals, former Pakistan skipper and legendary pacer Wasim Akram said that star Indian batter Suryakumar Yadav will be crucial for the team and have the potential to hurt Pakistan in the Asia Cup. In 23 T20I matches, Suryakumar has smashed 672 runs at an average of 37.33 with five fifties and a very recent hundred - 117 in a closely-fought match against England at The Oval. India will be starting its Asia Cup campaign with a high-octane clash against Pakistan on August 28.

Agarwalla, Vora delighted to add new chapter to Indian equestrianism

BENGALURU: When Anush Agarwalla relocated from India to Germany in 2017 to further his equestrian ambitions little did he expect to become the first male athlete in five years to represent the country at the world championships in dressage.

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Durand Cup: Passi own goal sinks East Bengal as ATK Mohun Bagan win fifth derby on the trot

I can do it, I'm the right man for president's post: Bhaichung Bhutia ahead of AIFF elections

My becoming KKR coach will motivate other Indian coaches: Chandrakant Pandit

Fan Tells Indian Cricketer "You Were Terrible In IPL". Player Responds

Bengaluru FC Allege Player Racially Abused By Opposition During Durand Cup Match In Kolkata

Durand Cup: Bengaluru FC humble Indian Air Force 4-0

Wasim Akram Names 'Dangerous' India Batter Who Can Hurt Pakistan. And It's Not Virat Kohli Or Rohit Sharma

Agarwalla, Vora delighted to add new chapter to Indian equestrianism