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Indian Football Club Mohun Bagan Kicked Out Of Asian Champions League 2 Over Iran Stance

Mohun Bagan Super Giant are considered to have withdrawn from the AFC Champions League 2 after the Kolkata side decided against travelling to Iran to face Tractor FC, the continental body AFC said on Monday, pending further decision on the matter. Keeping their players' "safety and security" in mind, Mohun Bagan Super Giant had last month decided against travelling to Iran for the October 2 match owing to the volatile situation that prevailed in the west Asian nation at that time.

Meet Juned Khan - Autorickshaw Driver To Indian Cricket's Latest Pace Sensation

Juned Khan, the fast bowler from Kannauj, moved to Mumbai in order to find a job that can help him support his family. He started working in a garment factory in the city before driving an autorickshaw despite being a minor. However, a twist of fate brought him back into the world of cricket and his fairytale journey ultimately culminated in the youngster making his debut for Mumbai in the Irani Cup. It was a momentous occasion for the fast bowler who did not have the easiest of journeys and he celebrated the occasion in almost perfect style as the pacer took the prized wicket of Ruturaj Gaikwad in his first spell.

Cueist Pankaj Advani Wins Singapore Open Title

Ace Indian cueist Pankaj Advani won the coveted Songhe Singapore Open title with a 5-1 win over local favourite Jaden Ong in Singapore on Sunday. On his way to the final, Advani beat former IBSF world snooker champion Dechawat Poomjaeng of Thailand 4-3 in a thrilling quarterfinal at the Lagoon Billiards Room. While the 5-1 score of the final seems lopsided, the first two frames were won by the Indian clearing the colours from a deficit to pip the Singaporean on both occasions to take a 2-0 advantage.

Watch: Pakistan Star Can't Stop Laughing As India's Asha Sobhana Drops Sitter In Women's T20 WC

Pakistan all-rounder Aliya Riaz couldn't control her emotions after India's Asha Sobhana dropped a regulation catch during their Women's T20 World Cup match in Dubai on Sunday. The incident happened after the powerplay when Muneeba Ali tried to play a ramp shot on Arundhati Reddy's ball. However, she failed to time her shot and the ball went straight to Asha, who was standing at short fine leg. It was a regulation catch but Asha failed to hold on to the ball.

Ex-India Captain Calls Out Harmanpreet Kaur And Co's Batting Blunder, Says "Very Surprised..."

The Indian women's cricket team survived a scare from Pakistan in their T20 World Cup match in Dubai. Chasing a target of 106, opener Shafali Verma top-scored with 32 as India crossed the line with six wickets in hand. The Indian team suffered a blip in their chase after Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana struck twice in as many balls to derail the chase. However, Harmanpreet Kaur, who was retired hurt for 29, ensured the chase was completed with seven balls to spare.

National Cricket League's Suresh Raina Welcomes, Takes Pictures With Afghan Refugees On Ground

Former India batter and 2011 Cricket World Cup winner Suresh Raina is one of the big faces at the new Sixty Strikes tournament, organised by the National Cricket League, USA. Captaining the New York Lions in the 10-over blast, Raina kickstarted his tournament with a bang as he slammed a fifty in his team's first game. A more human side of Raina was visible too, as he, along with his teammates, were seen welcoming Afghan refugees, many of whom were children.

Virat Kohli's T20I Record Broken, Hardik Pandya Makes History For India

Star India all-rounder Hardik Pandya overtook legendary batter Virat Kohli to achieve a unique feat of finishing most T20I matches with a six. Hardik accomplished this feat during the first T20I against Bangladesh at Gwalior. During the game, Hardik delivered a superb all-round performance. First while bowling, he took a wicket for 26 runs in his four overs, with an economy rate of 6.50. Later, during a run-chase of 128 runs, Hardik delivered perfect finishing touches with a quickfire 39* in 16 balls, with five fours and two sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of 243.75.

Arctic Open Super 500: PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen Eye Comeback After Paris Setback

Star shuttlers PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen will lead the Indian contingent at the Arctic Open Super 500 tournament commencing in Vantaa, Finland on Tuesday, as they eagerly look to reclaim their momentum on the international stage following a medal-less outing at the Paris Olympics. This tournament marks the first outing for Sindhu and Sen since the Olympic Games, and they are keen to reset their goals. The duo has reassessed their performances and implemented changes to regain their rhythm. Sindhu has roped in Anup Sridhar and Korean legend Lee Syun Il as her new coaches, moving on from her previous coach Indonesia's Agus Dwi Santoso.

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Indian Football Club Mohun Bagan Kicked Out Of Asian Champions League 2 Over Iran Stance

Meet Juned Khan - Autorickshaw Driver To Indian Cricket's Latest Pace Sensation

Cueist Pankaj Advani Wins Singapore Open Title

Watch: Pakistan Star Can't Stop Laughing As India's Asha Sobhana Drops Sitter In Women's T20 WC

Ex-India Captain Calls Out Harmanpreet Kaur And Co's Batting Blunder, Says "Very Surprised..."

National Cricket League's Suresh Raina Welcomes, Takes Pictures With Afghan Refugees On Ground

Virat Kohli's T20I Record Broken, Hardik Pandya Makes History For India

Arctic Open Super 500: PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen Eye Comeback After Paris Setback