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AIFF General Secretary Kushal Das Resigns On "Health Grounds"

The controversial All India Football Federation (AIFF) general secretary Kushal Das has resigned from his post on "health grounds", ending his 12-year tenure which was often marred by allegations of financial improprieties. Das, who was appointed to the top post in 2010, has been on leave since June 20 on health grounds, though many in football circles said he was kept out of his job by the Committee of Administrators (COA) after a Comptroller and Auditor General audit found multiple financial anomalies, which are being currently probed.

India vs England, 5th Test: Jasprit Bumrah's India ready to face England 2.0

India were leading the five-match series 2-1 when multiple Covid-19 cases in their camp led to the postponement of the final game which was a part of the World Test Championship.

Green, Khawaja put Australia on top in Galle Test

Cameron Green and Usman Khawaja hit half-centuries to put Australia ahead by 101 runs against Sri Lanka after abysmal weather set back the second day of the opening Test on Thursday.

India vs England, 5th Test: Jasprit Bumrah to lead India after Rohit Sharma ruled out due to Covid-19

Rohit Sharma has been ruled out due to Covid-19. Bumrah will be the first pacer since Kapil Dev to captain India in Test cricket. India lead the five-match series 2-1. Friday's match should have been played in Manchester last September only to be postponed just hours before the scheduled start because of Covid-19 concerns in the India camp.

"Talwar Unke Upar Latak Gayi Thi": Harbhajan Singh Names Under-Valued Star Who has Been "Phenomenal"

Since Rohit Sharma tested COVID-19 positive on Sunday, the Indian cricket team has had to re-think their strategy for the Test match against England, starting in Edgbaston on Friday. Not only Rohit is the captain, but also the team's opening batter. If he indeed does not play, the team has only a few options to replace him at the top. Cheteshwar Pujara's name has been doing the rounds as an opener in case Rohit does not play. Pujara has been in brilliant form of late, scoring over 700 runs in five matches in the County Championship.

India vs England - "Job Is To Make Impact In Absence Of Main Bowlers": Shardul Thakur

Fast bowler Shardul Thakur cherishes his role in the Indian Test side and said his job is to make an impact when the main bowlers are on a break. Shardul, who generally bowls third or fourth in a Test match, said he loves to deliver in crunch situations.

James Anderson Included In England Playing XI For Edgbaston Test, Here's Why India Should Be Worried

England announced its playing XI for the Edgbaston Test against India and the most notable mention was that of veteran paceman James Anderson, who returns to the team after missing out the final Test against New Zealand. Anderson, who will be just a month shy of completing 40 years when he takes the field on Friday, played his first Test match against England in 2007. He picked up 14 wickets in the three-match series but England went on to lose 0-1.

James Anderson returns for England’s Test against India

England have made two changes for their rescheduled Test match against India, with Sam Billings taking over from the unwell Ben Foakes and James Anderson back to lead the bowling attack.

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AIFF General Secretary Kushal Das Resigns On "Health Grounds"

India vs England, 5th Test: Jasprit Bumrah's India ready to face England 2.0

Green, Khawaja put Australia on top in Galle Test

India vs England, 5th Test: Jasprit Bumrah to lead India after Rohit Sharma ruled out due to Covid-19

"Talwar Unke Upar Latak Gayi Thi": Harbhajan Singh Names Under-Valued Star Who has Been "Phenomenal"

India vs England - "Job Is To Make Impact In Absence Of Main Bowlers": Shardul Thakur

James Anderson Included In England Playing XI For Edgbaston Test, Here's Why India Should Be Worried

James Anderson returns for England’s Test against India