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KL Rahul Mocks Kevin Pietersen For Mid-Season IPL Holiday, Leaves Everyone In Splits

Delhi Capitals are enjoying a dreamy run in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). With five wins in six matches, the Axar Patel-led side is sitting at the top of the points table. DC have been dominant in every department and clearly are the favourites for a spot in the playoffs. The positive impact of their performance is also reflecting on the team's atmosphere as the players are having fun time with each other. The best example of their camaraderie was seen in a recent video where DC wicketkeeper KL Rahul took a hilarious dig at their mentor Kevin Pietersen.

India, Bangladesh Play Out Goalless Draw In 2027 AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers

India did not get the start they were looking for in their 2027 AFC Asian Cup third round qualifying match as they played out a goal-less draw against familiar rivals Bangladesh on Tuesday. Bangladesh were slightly the better side in the first half with more attacking moves and corner kicks but without any clear-cut chances. India put up a much better performance in the next 45 minutes, putting Bangladesh under a lot of pressure but the chances were few and far between.

India vs Bangladesh Football LIVE Streaming, AFC Asian Cup Qualifier Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch

India vs Bangladesh LIVE Streaming, AFC Asian Cup Qualifier: The Indian football team take on Bangladesh in their first match of the third round of the AFC Asian Cup Qualifers. A lot of buzz surrounds the fixture, with midfielder Hamza Choudhury - who has played over 100 times for Premier League club Leicester City - set to debut for Bangladesh, having switched his allegiance from England. India enter the game after a morale-boosting 3-0 win over Maldives, having been bolstered by the return of talisman Sunil Chhetri from international retirement.

Udanta Singh Replaces Injured Brandon Fernandes In Indian Football Team Ahead Of Bangladesh Match

Key mid-fielder Brandon Fernandes has been released from the Indian team due to an injury ahead of the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifying round match against Bangladesh in Shillong on March 25. Winger Udanta Singh has replaced him in the squad. Fernandes picked up the injury during India's 3-0 win over Maldives in an international friendly match on March 19. He slipped on the turf late in the first half and was stretchered out of the field. "Brandon Fernandes has been released from the Indian squad due to an injury he picked up in the match against Maldives. Udanta Singh has joined the Indian camp in Shillong," the All India Football Federation (AIFF) said on Friday.

Chhetri's return from retirement can brighten India's future, says Noguera

BENGALURU : Sunil Chhetri's decision to come out of retirement to play for India again came as no surprise given the forward's outstanding performances in the Indian Super League this season, Bengaluru FC's Spanish midfielder Alberto Noguera has said.

Indian-Origin Players To Play For National Team? AIFF Chief Provides Big Update

All India Football Federation president Kalyan Chaubey on Thursday said they are actively working on policies to integrate Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) players into the national team setup, acknowledging the ongoing struggle to find a top-quality striker. He also described the move could be a potential "game-changer" for Indian football. One of the biggest challenges for Indian football remains the lack of a reliable striker, with the national team still dependent on 40-year-old forward Sunil Chhetri.

Sunil Chhetri In Tears After Scoring On Return For Indian Football Team - Watch

The talismanic Sunil Chhetri scored on his international comeback to lead India to a commanding 3-0 victory over Maldives in a football friendly on Wednesday, helping the home side snap their 12-match winless streak that started in November 2023. Rahul Bheke gave India the lead in the 35th minute before Liston Colaco made it 2-0 in the 66th minute. The 40-year-old Chhetri, who returned to the national team after hanging his boots in May last year, made it a memorable day as he scored India's third with a glancing header in the 77th minute for his 95th international goal. Captain Chhetri, who was denied by the Maldives goalkeeper in the 47th minute, was substituted in the 82nd minute.

India vs Maldives LIVE Score, International Friendly Football: Sunil Chhetri In Tears After Scoring On Return | India Lead 3-0 vs Maldives

India vs Maldives LIVE Updates: India are 2-0 ahead in the second half of their international friendly against Maldives at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Shillong, Meghalaya. Rahul Bheke drew the first blood through a superb header in the 35th minute to put India in the lead. It was another impressive header, this time from Liston Colaco in the 66th minute, that doubled India's lead. This is also the first match for Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri post making a retirement U-turn. He has been named Indian football team captain again. The match against Maldives is a tune-up for India as the side gears up for AFC Asian Cup Qualification 3rd Round.

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KL Rahul Mocks Kevin Pietersen For Mid-Season IPL Holiday, Leaves Everyone In Splits

India, Bangladesh Play Out Goalless Draw In 2027 AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers

India vs Bangladesh Football LIVE Streaming, AFC Asian Cup Qualifier Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch

Udanta Singh Replaces Injured Brandon Fernandes In Indian Football Team Ahead Of Bangladesh Match

Chhetri's return from retirement can brighten India's future, says Noguera

Indian-Origin Players To Play For National Team? AIFF Chief Provides Big Update

Sunil Chhetri In Tears After Scoring On Return For Indian Football Team - Watch

India vs Maldives LIVE Score, International Friendly Football: Sunil Chhetri In Tears After Scoring On Return | India Lead 3-0 vs Maldives