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FIFA's Ban On AIFF Likely To Be Overturned Soon: Report

The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) had banned the All India Football Federation but now this decision can be reconsidered. According to ANI's top governmnet sources, FIFA may soon lift the ban on Indian football. However, no official statement has come about this yet. FIFA imposed the ban due to third-party interference in AIFF. After banning AIFF, FIFA issued a statement and said that "due to excessive interference of third parties, it has been decided to suspend the All India Football Federation."

Pakistan Pacer Mohammad Wasim Ruled Out Of Asia Cup, Hasan Ali Named As Replacement

Pakistan team dealt with another blow ahead of the clash against India as their fast bowler Mohammad Wasim has been ruled out of the T20 Asia Cup due to a left side strain, Pakistan Cricket Board announced on Friday. "He had picked up the injury while bowling in Pakistan's practice session on Wednesday. The bowler was assessed by the team medical staff, and an MRI scan in Dubai confirmed the diagnosis. The medical team will closely monitor Wasim's rehabilitation and his return to competitive cricket will be reassessed before the England tour to Pakistan," the PCB statement read.

"Cannot Run From The Rivalry And Emotion": KL Rahul On India vs Pakistan Matches

The world is eagerly waiting for the high-voltage clash between India and Pakistan in the upcoming Asia Cup on Sunday in Dubai. After having led India to a 3-0 ODI series victory over Zimbabwe, KL Rahul will be looking to show why the world rates him so highly. Rahul, who would be Rohit Sharma's deputy in the upcoming subcontinental tournament, addressed a press conference on Friday, where he spoke about the team's preparations and the challenge that lies ahead.

"Virat Kohli Needs To Score Runs Not Only For India But For Himself": Sourav Ganguly

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Friday said struggling batting maestro Virat Kohli needs to score runs not only for India but "for himself" too. In the Asia Cup starting in the UAE on Saturday, Kohli will resume the quest to score his first international hundred since 2019, having failed in all his previous attempts. "He needs to score runs not only for India but for himself. Hopefully it will be a good season for him. We all are confident that he'll come back," Ganguly said during an interaction.

FIFA Lifts Suspension On AIFF, India To Host U-17 Women's World Cup 2022

FIFA, the world's football governing body, on Friday lifted its suspension on the All India Football Federation. The move means India will remain the hosts for the U-17 Women's World Cup 2022 in October. "The Bureau of the FIFA Council has decided to lift the suspension that was imposed on the All India Football Federation (AIFF) due to undue third-party influence," FIFA wrote in its official release. "The decision was taken after FIFA received confirmation that the mandate of the committee of administrators that was set up to assume the powers of the AIFF Executive Committee had been terminated and that the AIFF administration had regained full control of the AIFF's daily affairs."

Irfan Pathan Steals The Show In Debut Movie Trailer, Cricketers React

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan is all set to make his silver screen debut with the Tamil thriller 'Cobra'. As the trailer for the movie dropped, several cricketers - both past and present - congratulated Pathan and wished him the best. The movie stars Chiyaan Vikram in the lead role. Irfan's former teammates Suresh Raina and Robin Uthappa were among those to wish him, as well as all-rounder Deepak Hooda, who recalled a conversation with Pathan where he had told Hooda that he would "do everything in life" as he is an all-rounder.

Watch: Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja Tonk The Ball In Nets Ahead Of Asia Cup

India's preparations for the Asia Cup, which begins on Saturday, are on in full swing, and quite literally so. On Friday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India shared a video of Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja batting in the nets and the two southpaws were seen playing some big shots. Both Pant and Jadeja were seen swinging hard at the ball, targeting both the on and off sides as they geared up for their opening fixture against Pakistan on Sunday.

BWF World Championships: Dhruv Kapila-MR Arjun Cruise Into Quarterfinals

The Indian men's doubles pair of Dhruv Kapila and MR Arjun moved to the quarterfinals with a come-from-behind victory over Terry Hee and Loh Kean Hean at the World Championships here on Thursday. The unseeded Indian duo had to toil hard for 58 minutes to win its round of 16 clash against the Singaporeans 18-21 21-15 21-16. Arjun and Kapila will cross swords with the third seed Indonesian pair of Mohammad Ahsan and Hendra Setiawan in the the last eight stage.

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FIFA's Ban On AIFF Likely To Be Overturned Soon: Report

Pakistan Pacer Mohammad Wasim Ruled Out Of Asia Cup, Hasan Ali Named As Replacement

"Cannot Run From The Rivalry And Emotion": KL Rahul On India vs Pakistan Matches

"Virat Kohli Needs To Score Runs Not Only For India But For Himself": Sourav Ganguly

FIFA Lifts Suspension On AIFF, India To Host U-17 Women's World Cup 2022

Irfan Pathan Steals The Show In Debut Movie Trailer, Cricketers React

Watch: Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja Tonk The Ball In Nets Ahead Of Asia Cup

BWF World Championships: Dhruv Kapila-MR Arjun Cruise Into Quarterfinals