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Ricky Ponting, IPL Coach, Ex-India Pacer: Report Reveals Choices For Team India Head Coach Job

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is looking for a new head coach for the men's cricket team as Rahul Dravid's stint will come to an end after the conclusion of the T20 World Cup 2024, and if he wishes to continue, he would have to re-apply for the position, which the veteran has been reportedly denying so far. The multi-format coaching role requires the coach to stay with the team for approximately ten months with the busy men's team calendar. IANS understands that Dravid is ready to step down from the position regardless of the fact whether it ends with the T20 World Cup title or not and wishes to spend time with family.

IPL 2024 Play-off Scenarios: What Happens To CSK, RCB's Playoff Chances If SRH vs GT Game Is Washed Out

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 will see an important clash between SunRisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans in Hyderabad on Thursday. However, the match has been delayed due to heavy rain. The IPL 2024 playoff race will be hugely impacted is this match is washed out. So far, Kolkata Knight Riders (19 points in 13 matches) and Rajasthan Royals (16 points in 13 matches) are through. Delhi Capitals (14 points in 14 matches, -0.377) and Lucknow Super Giants (12 points in 13 matches, NRR -0.787) have only a faint hope of qualifying but their poor Net Run-rate is a big deterrent.

AFI Signs Multi-Year Deal With Sports Wear Brand Puma

The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) on Thursday announced that it has signed a multi-year deal with the sports wear brand Puma, which will now provide apparel, footwear and accessories to around 400 Indian athletes during domestic and international tournaments. Being the official kit sponsor, Puma's accessories will be used by top Indian athletes including Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra, long jumper Murali Sreeshankar and steeplechaser Parul Chaudhary.

Explained: How Chennai Super Kings Can Miss Out On IPL 2024 Playoffs Spot

Fresh under the leadership of Ruturaj Gaikwad, the Chennai Super Kings face a tough task ahead as they bid to qualify for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 playoffs and hope to retain the title they had won last under MS Dhoni. Placed 3rd in the points table at present, CSK have their fate in their hands, but their next match is against a hungry Royal Challengers Bengaluru side that has won five games on the bounce. Already sitting on 14 points, CSK are guaranteed progression if they win. But, if they lose things can go either way. (IPL 2024 Points Table)

"Great Loss For Indian Football": Bhaichung Bhutia's Emotional Take On Sunil Chhetri's Retirement

Batting maestro Virat Kohli, 2011 World Cup hero Yuvraj Singh and former star footballer Bhaichung Bhutia were among the leading sports personalities who lauded Sunil Chhetri's achievements after the iconic India striker on Thursday announced his decision to retire from international football. Chhetri, the long-serving national team captain announced his decision to call it a day after the FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Kuwait in Kolkata on June 6.

'Retiring As A Legend': FIFA Pay Tribute To Sunil Chhetri With Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo Comparison

Following Sunil Chhetri's official announcement in which the striker announced that he will be playing his last game for India against Kuwait on June 6, many boards, teams and players have come out pay tribute to the Indian captain's stellar career. The official handle for the FIFA World Cup has posted a tribute for Chhetri as well which included the iconic photo of him standing with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo on a podium, which signifies the top three active international goal scorers.

Who Can Replace Sunil Chhetri In The Indian Football Team?

The striker position in the Indian football team is one that has remain untouched ever since 2005 when a 20-year-old Sunil Chhetri made his way into the team which is why the all-important question arises, who will take up the mantle after Chhetri's final game? The Indian footballing scene has grown so accustomed to having the country's leading top scorer up front that there are no out and out strikers left. A majority of the teams in the ISL have foreign center forwards to make up for the lack of goal scorers in the country.

"Need Someone To Raise Finger...": Sanju Samson Doesn't Mince Words After RR's 4-Game Losing Streak

Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson wants his team to accept "failures" and urged individuals to raise their hand and display brilliance as the business end of the IPL starts next week. Despite four defeats on trot, Royals, courtesy their superb show during first half of the tourney are on 16 points and through to the play-offs once Delhi Capitals defeated Lucknow Super Giants on Tuesday. "To be very honest, we have to sit back and accept that we are going through some failures," Samson told at post-match presentation ceremony after losing to Punjab Kings by five wickets.

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Ricky Ponting, IPL Coach, Ex-India Pacer: Report Reveals Choices For Team India Head Coach Job

IPL 2024 Play-off Scenarios: What Happens To CSK, RCB's Playoff Chances If SRH vs GT Game Is Washed Out

AFI Signs Multi-Year Deal With Sports Wear Brand Puma

Explained: How Chennai Super Kings Can Miss Out On IPL 2024 Playoffs Spot

"Great Loss For Indian Football": Bhaichung Bhutia's Emotional Take On Sunil Chhetri's Retirement

'Retiring As A Legend': FIFA Pay Tribute To Sunil Chhetri With Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo Comparison

Who Can Replace Sunil Chhetri In The Indian Football Team?

"Need Someone To Raise Finger...": Sanju Samson Doesn't Mince Words After RR's 4-Game Losing Streak