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"Rahul Dravid Has Become A Soft Target...": Ex-India Pacer's Explosive Statement

Indian cricket team head coach Rahul Dravid has been facing quite a bit of criticism following the team's disappointing show in the ongoing T20I series against West Indies. The Hardik Pandya-led side were defeated in the first two games of the five-match series and that prompted several ex-cricketers and experts to question his contributions as a coach and how much he has helped the side in getting ready for the ODI World Cup 2023. However, former India fast bowler Dodda Ganesh came in defense of Dravid and said that he has become a ‘soft target' for critics of late.

ACT 2023: India Aim To Avoid Complacency Against Pakistan

Their semifinal berth already sealed, three-time champions India would look to guard against complacency when they take on arch-rivals Pakistan in a high-voltage last round-robin league match of the Asian Champions Trophy in Chennai on Wednesday. There has been complete contrast in the overall performance of both the sides in the tournament so far. While the hosts are unbeaten in the four games they played so far, Pakistan have managed only a win along with a couple of draws and a loss and their semifinal hopes depend on the result of this vital clash.

Get ready for Liverpool 2.0 under revitalized Jurgen Klopp after offseason overhaul

LIVERPOOL, UK: There’s a word Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has used a few times when he talks about the upcoming Premier League season. Fire. His players? “You can see the fire in their eyes.” Klopp himself? “I’m on fire.” It’s what having a bad season — no trophy and a fifth-place finish in the league — does to a big club.

"Will Stick To Our Original Structure...": India Hockey Men's Team Skipper Harmanpreet Singh Ahead Of Pakistan Clash

Indian men's hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh is happy with his team's improved strike-rate of short corners but wants a curb on conceding silly penalty corners in its important match against arch-rivals Pakistan in the Asian Champions Trophy on Wednesday. "It would definitely be a high-intensity tie. We need to be smart and focus on our actual game plan and our responsibilities. We will stick to our original structure and try to finish better," he told PTI after his team's 3-2 victory over South Korea.

Colombia wakes up to momentous victory at Women’s World Cup

BOGOTA: It was before sunrise in Colombia when the celebrations began. Catalina Usme’s goal at the Women’s World Cup in Melbourne — 14,000 kilometers (8,700 miles) away — helped Colombia beat Jamaica 1-0 on Tuesday and advance to the quarterfinals for the first time. “The dawn was worth it, we did not fail them,” said Linda Caicedo, Colombia’s 18-year-old sensation.

Long, winding road takes Tino Livramento to Newcastle United

NEWCASTLE: Three hundred and fifty-three days. Forty-seven games. It has been a long, testing road back to fitness for Newcastle United new boy Tino Livramento — but now there is Champions League lights at the end of the tunnel.

Asia Cup 2023: All Match Timings And Full Match Schedule Released

Last month, after much wait, the Asia Cup 2023 schedule was finally announced by Jay Shah, BCCI secretary and Asian Cricket Council (ACC) head. The timings of the matches were announced on Tuesday. This time the tournament is being played in a hybrid model, after Shah declared last year that India would not be travelling to Pakistan for the event. The tournament will begin with a match between Pakistan and Nepal in Multan, Pakistan, on August 30. The much-awaited India-Pakistan clash will take place in Kandy, Sri Lanka, on September 2. India will face Nepal in the other group stage match on September 4 at the same venue.

"We Are Aware Of India's Weak Areas": Pakistan Men's Hockey Team Head Coach Ahead of Asian Champions Trophy Clash

Pakistan are aware of India's weak areas and they have to play smart hockey against the home side, head coach Muhammad Saqlain said on Monday ahead of a potentially high-voltage clash between the arch-rivals in the Asian Champions Trophy here. India and Pakistan face each other in their last round-robin league match on Wednesday. "Harmanpreet Singh and other centre forwards are some of the best players in the world. We are aware of their weakness as well, but we have to be smart against them," Saqlain told PTI on Monday. Pakistan managed a narrow 2-1 win over China on Monday to stay in contention for a semifinal berth. Saqlain said he's confident of his side making it to the final four.

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"Rahul Dravid Has Become A Soft Target...": Ex-India Pacer's Explosive Statement

ACT 2023: India Aim To Avoid Complacency Against Pakistan

Get ready for Liverpool 2.0 under revitalized Jurgen Klopp after offseason overhaul

"Will Stick To Our Original Structure...": India Hockey Men's Team Skipper Harmanpreet Singh Ahead Of Pakistan Clash

Colombia wakes up to momentous victory at Women’s World Cup

Long, winding road takes Tino Livramento to Newcastle United

Asia Cup 2023: All Match Timings And Full Match Schedule Released

"We Are Aware Of India's Weak Areas": Pakistan Men's Hockey Team Head Coach Ahead of Asian Champions Trophy Clash