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India rise to 96 in FIFA rankings, best in two decades
New Delhi: The Indian football team today rose to the 96th spot in the latest FIFA rankings, its best- ever in the last two decades and the second best overall. As far as Asia is concerned, India are the 12th highest ranked team in the continent, while Iran lead the chart at the 23rd spot. India's best-ever FIFA ranking till date stays 94, which was attained in February 1996, while 99 was India's second- best, achieved in November 1993.
I back myself to finish games for India: Pandya
Promising "fearless" cricket in the series-deciding fifth ODI against the West Indies tomorrow, Hardik Pandya says he backs himself to be a finisher for India after failing to do the job in the previous game. India needed 29 off 31 balls when Pandya (20 off 21) got out in the fourth ODI which the visitors eventually lost by 11 runs
India eye redemption, series win after embarrassing defeat
Underfire Indian batsmen would look to make amends for their startling collapse in the previous match and complete the series win when they take on West Indies in the fifth and final One-dayer, here tomorrow
Confident India look to carry on momentum against SL
High on confidence after three wins on the trot, India would look to continue their unbeaten streak and take another step towards a semifinal berth when they face a lowly Sri Lanka in the ICC Women's World Cup, here tomorrow. The Indians, enjoying good run, would certainly start as overwhelming favourites against Sri Lanka, who have looked below-par in the tournament so far with three defeats from as many matches
Strong raiders will allow defence to take risk: Bhaskaran
Armed with four strong raiders and a new-look outfit, former champions U Mumba are geared up for season 5 of the extended Pro Kabaddi League commencing later this month. The outfit, led by ace Anup Kumar who has stayed with the Mumbai franchise along with Shabeer Bappu, has undergone its pre-season high-altitude training stint in Dehradun under coach E Bhaskaran
Marathoner Raj Vadgama focused on mental prep for La Ultra Run
Marathoner Raj Vadgama is focusing on his mental aspects while preparing for the La Ultra Run, considered as one of the toughest high-altitude races in the world. "As the run closes in, my training is taking the uphill route, tougher, stronger and merciless. Actually the humid weather is exactly opposite of Leh weather but atleast it improved my mental strength," Vadgama, also trained in martial arts, told PTI
Pune teams to contest WIFA women’s final
Pune outfits, United Poona SA and FC Pune City, will contest the final of the WIFA Women's Football Championship, conducted as part of the FIFA-AIFF State Development Project, at the Cooperage ground here
Slow batting sinks India, West Indies stay alive
India's much-vaunted batting line-up collapsed on a slow track, allowing underdogs West Indies to pull of a stunning 11-run victory in the fourth cricket one-dayer here
GFA lifts suspension of 46 players
The Goa Football Association (GFA) has lifted the suspension of 46 players, who allegedly participated in unregistered and unofficial tournaments held in the state. The Executive Committee under the chairmanship of President Elvis Gomes met yesterday and accepted the unconditional apology offered by 46 senior players from various top clubs in the state and country, for having played in unregistered tournaments
India aiming to complete series victory
Foot firmly set on the pedal, a marauding India would be aiming to seal the series with yet another resounding performance against a below-par West Indies in the fourth One-Day International, here tomorrow