Women's Asia Cup: India opt to bowl against Thailand
India have made one change with Meghana Singh coming in for pacer Reunka Singh.
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India qualify for AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2023 despite losing 1-2 against Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia in their final qualification match here. Talal Haji (22nd, 58th) scored a brace to hand Saudi Arabia a 2-0 lead before India scored a consolation goal through Thanglalsoun Gangte (90+5) in the stoppage time at the Prince Prince Mohammed Bin Fahd Stadium on Sunday night. Despite the defeat, the Blue Colts qualified for the AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2023 by virtue of being one of the six best second-placed teams across the 10 groups of the qualifying tournament.
Simranjeet Singh's 'mysterious' absence may prove unforgiving for India at Hockey World Cup
Before scoring the two goals in India's 5-4 win over Germany in the bronze-medal playoff, it was again Simranjeet who had helped India pick up the pieces in the pool stage after being thrashed by Australia 7-1. A late inclusion to the Tokyo Olympics squad as an 'Alternate Player' (standby), Simran watched the first two games from the stands of the Oi Hockey Stadium and received urgent summons, after the Aussie hammering, to be ready for the game against Spain. He scored the opening goal; but his versatility, dynamic movement with the ball and peripheral vision had a bigger impact.
Paulo Dybala suffers freak injury while taking Roma penalty - could miss 2022 World Cup
Argentina’s Paulo Dybala looks set to miss the 2022 World Cup after suffering a freak injury while taking a penalty for AS Roma vs Leece on Sunday.
Exclusive: 'Exciting times lie ahead, would love to be part of any World Cup team', says Shubman Gill
World Cup, scheduled to be held in India, Shubman Gill will in all probability be one of the first-choice picks. The 23-year-old's game is modelled perfectly for ODIs and Tests and it is very good to see him not being pushed into T20Is, despite him being a regular in the IPL. He is yet to play a T20I match. The tournament that someone like Shubman will be eyeing the most right now is of course the next edition of the ODI World Cup next year.
India Women vs Thailand Women, Asia Cup 2022 Live Score Updates: India Take On Thailand In Final League Match
India Women vs Thailand Women, Asia Cup Live Updates: India, all but assured of a spot in the Women's Asia Cup semi-finals, take on Thailand in their final league game of the tournament today. India have been in great form throughout the competition, and after suffering an upset against Pakistan, bounced back to trounce Bangladesh. Thailand, meanwhile, will want to cause an upset of their own and ensure that they reach the semi-finals themselves, having registered a famous win against Pakistan, followed by victories against UAE and Malaysia. It will be interesting to see how India approach the match, having experimented a lot through the tournament. (LIVE SCORECARD)
Saudi Arabia qualify for 2023 AFC Under-17 Asian Cup
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Sunday qualified for the 2023 AFC U-17 Asian Cup after defeating India 2-1 at Prince Mohammed bin Fahd Stadium, Dammam.
Canadian women open Rugby World Cup with statement win over Japan
Canada ran in seven tries to open its Women's Rugby World Cup campaign with a comfortable 41-5 win over Japan on Saturday, reeling off 36 straight points to snap an early 5-5 tie at Northland Events Centre in Whangarei, New Zealand.