src="http://static.ibnlive.com/pix/sitepix/02_2009/football-720990.jpg" alt="UP AND AWAY: The senior team is currently having a national camp in Goa and may play a friendly in December. " title="UP AND AWAY: The senior team is currently having a national camp in Goa and may play a friendly in December. " border="0" width="70" height="50" align="left" hspace="5"/>India has moved up three places to 135...
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Pete McGrath has quit as Down U21 manager after he was beaten to the senior job by James McCartan.McGrath took Down to All-Ireland titles in 1991 and 1994 and he guided the U21s to the All-Ireland decider in May."Given what happened with the position of senior manager, I felt I'd no option but to walk away to keep my self-esteem and honour intact," he said."There has been too much personal hurt, pain,...
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Bhaichung Bhutia is likely to make a comeback during East Bengal’s next I-League home encounter against Lajong FC on Thursday. It is learnt that coach Philippe de Ridder is likely to include Bhutia in the 18-member squad. Meanwhile, newly appointed goalkeeping coach Atanu Bhattacharya joined practice on Tuesday.While Sayan is doing duty for the senior team, Debopriyo’s poor form has been a cause for...
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Left-arm spinner Rangana Herath, who was picked up ahead of Ajantha Mendis for the first Test against India here, feels that he will soon become a regular bowler in the Sri Lanka's Test squad.''I have a huge role in the team. I played against Pakistan and New Zealand (at home earlier in the year) and did well.''I also know I can give my best to any situation for the team,'' Herath told 'espnstar.com'.Skipper...
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Ahmedabad, Nov 17 : Left-arm spinner Rangana Herath, who was picked up ahead of Ajantha Mendis for the first Test against India here, feels that he will soon become a regular bowler in the Sri Lanka's Test squad.''I have a huge role in the team. I played against Pakistan and New Zealand (at home earlier in the year) and did well.''I also know I can give my best to any situation for the team,'' Herath...
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Ireland will wait for an injury update on hooker Jerry Flannery before finalising their line-up for Saturday's clash with Australia.Head coach Declan Kidney names his team for Ireland's autumn opener at Croke Park at lunchtime on Wednesday with Flannery's condition the outstanding concern.Flannery, an automatic pick if fit, is nursing a calf injury and Kidney will make a final check on him, with John...
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Ireland will wait for an injury update on hooker Jerry Flannery before finalising their line-up for Saturday's clash with Australia.Head coach Declan Kidney names his team for Ireland's autumn opener at Croke Park at lunchtime on Wednesday with Flannery's condition the outstanding concern.Flannery, an automatic pick if fit, is nursing a calf injury and Kidney will make a final check on him, with John...
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Novy Kapadia
The I-League’s title contenders are as predictable as in England’s Premier League. Since its inception, the champions have been Dempo SC (2008) and Churchill Brothers (2009). After eight rounds of the ongoing 3rd I-League, the Goan clubs Churchill Brothers and Dempo are placed first and second respectively.
The 9th round matches of the I-League will...
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Former India captain Sourav Ganguly will be seen in action in the Ranji Trophy Super League tie between Bengal and Vadodara to be held here from November 10.Ganguly, who retired from international cricket in October last year, confirmed his participation in the match, Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) Joint Secretary Biswaroop Dey told reporters here.37-year-old Ganguly was recently named captain...
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South Africa A's batsmen continued to make good progress in the one-day international against England, reaching 238-7 after 45 overs in Potchefstroom today.England's bowlers struggled to make inroads and were immediately put on the back foot after an opening 77-run partnership between Hashim Amla and Andrew Puttick had put the host side in charge.Amla, captain of South Africa A, was eventually dismissed...
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