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Mohun Bagan Super Giant Coach Seeks More Time For Players To Adapt, Bring Their A-Game

A derby loss is not an ideal preparation for Mohun Bagan Super Giant ahead of their AFC Cup campaign and coach Juan Ferrando on Monday sought some "more time" for their star-studded side to come on their own. Despite boasting a high profile roster, the Indian Super League champions failed to impress, losing to arch-rivals East Bengal 0-1 in a Durand Cup derby on Saturday, ending their eight-match winning streak spanning over four years. "We can't change the past, we try to learn and improve," the Spaniard said in a media interaction ahead of their AFC Cup Preliminary Round 2 match against Macchindra FC of Nepal slated on Wednesday.

Asia Cup 2023: Rohit Paudel Named Nepal Captain, Sandeep Lamichhane Also In

Nepal on Monday announced a 17-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup with all-rounder Rohit Paudel as captain of a team that also features former Delhi Capitals spinner Sandeep Lamichhane. The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) took to its social media handles to announce the squad for the tournament that will be jointly organised by Sri Lanka and Pakistan. CAN also said that the team would be undergoing a week-long preparatory camp in Pakistan, where it would be playing matches against PCB-designated teams.

AIFF Constitutes Task Force For Feasibility Study Of Allowing PIO Footballers In National Teams

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Monday formed a task force to conduct a feasibility study of allowing Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) to play in the country's national teams. Under the existing law of the land, PIOs and OCIs are not allowed to represent the country in international sporting events unless they adopt Indian citizenship. The task force, constituted by AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey, will evaluate the PIO and OCI footballers playing at a higher level and the status of youth players.

Dewald Brevis Gets Call-up For South Africa's T20I Series Against Australia

Cricket South Africa on Monday named 18 players for a five-match one-day international series against Australia next month, the team's last outings before the Cricket World Cup in India. But not all the players will be travelling to India for the tournament in October and November. A 15-man World Cup squad will be named on September 5, two days before the first one-day international. Some of the squad will be hoping to impress in three Twenty20 internationals before the one-day series. They include Dewald Brevis, 20, who is set to make his international debut during the T20 series.

Trials For World Wrestling Championships On August 25-26 In Patiala; Bajrang Punia And Vinesh Phogat Yet To Confirm Participation

The trials for the wrestling World Championships will be held on August 25-26 in Patiala, the ad-hoc panel announced on Monday, ending weeks of uncertainty around the selection competition but participation of Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat is not yet confirmed. The exemption given to Punia and Vinesh from the Asian Games trials had created a huge furore with majority of the wrestling fraternity criticising the decision taken by the ad-hoc panel. The IOA-appointed committee has decided not to give exemption to any wrestler for the Worlds trials; rather it is irritated that neither Bajrang nor Vinesh has confirmed participation.

Watch: Indian Cricket Team Great MS Dhoni's 'Cutest Video' Melts The Internet

MS Dhoni is a champion - both on and off the field. While his exploits on the cricket field has made him one of the greatest ever captains in the sport, his off-field popularity makes him one of the most followed celebrities in the country. Be it during the movie promotion of his production house or just driving down the road in Ranchi, Dhoni grabs the eyeballs wherever he goes. While he seldom posts anything on social media, his fans and close associates often give the world a fresh glimpse of the former Indian cricket team captain. Such posts often go viral on the internet. While, generally it's the posts with Dhoni in his cars that have gone viral in recent times, in one of the videos which has emerged on the internet Dhoni can be seen with a kid.

KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer To Return For Asia Cup? Indian Cricket Team Coach Rahul Dravid Drops Big Hint

The Indian cricket team ended the tour of West Indies on a disappointing note, losing the 5-match T20I series 2-3. The result highlighted many problems in the team, especially in the batting unit as fans and experts shared their concerns ahead of the Aisa Cup and the World Cup. India head coach Rahul Dravid admitted that mistakes were made and the fact that there remain many gaps in the squad that need to be plugged. As the Asia Cup remains just a couple of weeks away from its start, Dravid gave a positive piece of news, saying some 'injured stars' are set to make a comeback.

S Africa select batting talent Brevis for Australia series

CAPE TOWN : South Africa have included precocious batting talent Dewald Brevis in their One-Day and Twenty20 International squads for their eight-match limited-overs home series against Australia starting later this month.

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Mohun Bagan Super Giant Coach Seeks More Time For Players To Adapt, Bring Their A-Game

Asia Cup 2023: Rohit Paudel Named Nepal Captain, Sandeep Lamichhane Also In

AIFF Constitutes Task Force For Feasibility Study Of Allowing PIO Footballers In National Teams

Dewald Brevis Gets Call-up For South Africa's T20I Series Against Australia

Trials For World Wrestling Championships On August 25-26 In Patiala; Bajrang Punia And Vinesh Phogat Yet To Confirm Participation

Watch: Indian Cricket Team Great MS Dhoni's 'Cutest Video' Melts The Internet

KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer To Return For Asia Cup? Indian Cricket Team Coach Rahul Dravid Drops Big Hint

S Africa select batting talent Brevis for Australia series