Conor Gallagher will get chance to stake World Cup claims – Graham Potter
World Cup hopeful Conor Gallagher will get plenty of chances to impress Gareth Southgate in October, promised new Chelsea boss Graham Potter.
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Watch: Sarfaraz Khan's 'Sidhu Moose Wala' Style Celebration After Scoring Ton In Irani Cup
Sarfaraz Khan carried on with his rich vein of form into the ongoing Irani Cup as he smashed a ton on Day 1 while playing for Rest of India. Coming into bat with his side in a tricky spot at 18/3, the right-handed batter played a counter-attacking innings and along with skipper Hanuma Vihari, he revived the innings for his side. Sarfaraz Khan's innings was studded with 20 fours and 2 sixes. His innings strike-rate is a remarkable 77.53.
Asia Cup: Struggling Shafali Verma in focus as India take on Malaysia
The game should serve as net session for Harmanpreet Kaur and Co against a Malaysian side that was thrashed by Pakistan by nine wickets in its opener. After a comfortable win against Sri Lanka, scripted by Jemimah Rodrigues, the less experienced Indian players are expected to get some game time as the team prepares for the T20 World Cup in South Africa early next year. Shafali, who has endured a dismal run, would want to come out all guns blazing and may take this opportunity to try an alternate batting approach as her natural game has not been yielding success off late.
"So, So Proud Of You": Suryakumar Yadav Shares Pic After Batter's Century In Irani Cup
Sarfaraz Khan is one of the most talented budding cricketers coming through the cricket circles of Mumbai. The right-handed batter has time and time again shown that he has a calm head on his shoulders and his talent was once again on display on the first day of the Irani Cup between Saurashtra and Rest Of India. Coming into bat when Rest Of India were 18/3 in the 5th over, Sarfaraz displayed a perfect blend of aggression and caution.
Australia FA promise action after fans' 'anti-social behaviour' mars Australia Cup final
Football Australia on Sunday promised strong and swift action after the Australia Cup final was marred by "anti-social behaviour" from supporters.
'Get this kid a Test match gig', remarks Robin Uthappa after Sarfaraz Khan continues red-hot form in Irani Cup
Robin Uthappa wants the BCCI selectors to take notice of the in-form Mumbai batter Sarfaraz Khan and "give him a Test match gig". "Get this kid a test match gig!! #sarfarazkhan #IraniTrophy@BCCIdomestic," tweeted Uthappa. Sarfaraz has been piling up runs in the domestic scene for a while. Sarfaraz ended up among the top run-scorers in Ranji Trophy 2019-20. Across six matches in nine innings, he scored 928 runs at an average of 154.66, including three centuries and two half-centuries, with the best individual score of 301 not out.
Ebbsfleet United manager Dennis Kutrieb reacts to FA Cup Third Qualifying Round win at Hanwell Town
Ebbsfleet manager Dennis Kutrieb felt the scoreline failed to reflect the true picture of their FA Cup tie at Hanwell Town on Saturday.
Chile and Peru appeal to CAS to kick Ecuador out of World Cup
FIFA, global football's governing body, ruled for Ecuador in early September in a dispute over the nationality of Byron Castillo, who played for Ecuador in qualifying. CAS is the last legal resort available to the two South American nations. Ecuador will kick off the World Cup in Doha on November 20 when they face hosts Qatar.