Prior to the injury, Sudharsan had experienced mild discomfort in his rib cage after being struck during net practice about a week earlier.

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India's tour will begin with the ODI series, with matches scheduled for September 1, 3, and 6.

Gillespie expressed his frustration with the lack of communication surrounding Nielsen's departure.

The core theme behind the jersey is the "Wicket Pulse," symbolizing Mumbai's relentless momentum.

While other teammates had similar incidents, such as playing golf or missing games for personal reasons, Khawaja believed he was unfairly singled out because of his race.

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Nevin, also a former Scottish international, went on to suggest that Chelsea needed a manager who would be easy to control and align with the club's vision.

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Several star players, including Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane, Bryan Mbeumo, Amad Diallo, Achraf Hakimi, and Victor Osimhen, continue their quest for AFCON glory with their respective teams.

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Thirteen of the 14 Indian Super League (ISL) clubs on Thursday told All India Football Federation (AIFF) that they "may be ready and willing" to take part in the delayed 2025-26 season if there is no participation fee and the national body takes financial responsibility for the organisational and operational costs of running the truncated competition.
Putting conditions on their participation in the ISL, the clubs also requested the national federation to furnish "a clear, time-bound roadmap for execution of the long-term plan, including defined timelines for appointment of a commercial partner and/or broadcaster, finalisation of the league's revenue, governance, and risk-sharing framework, and transition to a financially self-sustaining competition model consistent with statutory governance norms".
The ISL clubs also urged the AIFF to actively seek commercial or institutional support from the Government of India to minimise costs and help make the 2025-26 season sustainable.
"Upon 

Indian Super League

The ISL clubs also urged the AIFF to actively seek commercial or institutional support from the Government of India to minimise costs and help make the 2025-26 season sustainable.

Press Trust of India

Gabon's government appears to have suspended its national soccer team after a disappointing performance at the Africa Cup of Nations and fired its coaching staff.
Gabon failed to win a game at the ongoing tournament.
The country's interim sports minister, Simplice-Dsir Mamboula, reportedly made the announcement on national TV late Wednesday with no time frame on when Gabon would play again. He also said that the government had decided to remove players Pierre merick Aubameyang and Bruno Ecul Manga from the squad.
However, the video clip of Mamboula's declaration was later removed from the social media channels of Gabon Tlvision, and no corresponding statement was published on the government website.
Aubameyang, the team captain, did not feature in Gabon's final group game against Ivory Coast on Wednesday after returning to his club Marseille with an injury.
The Panthers were already assured of last place and elimination after losing their first two games to Cameroon and ...

Gabon football team

Gabon's government appears to have suspended its national soccer team after a disappointing performance at the Africa Cup of Nations and fired its coaching staff.

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Enzo Maresca left his post as Chelsea head coach on Thursday after a reported deterioration in his relationship with the Premier League club's hierarchy.
The Italian coach was midway through his second season in charge. In his first season, he won the Conference League and Club World Cup.
Last month, Maresca said he had experienced his worst 48 hours at Chelsea and expressed his unhappiness at a lack of support at the club, but didn't go into specific reasons.
Chelsea is in fifth place in the Premier League, but has won just one of its last seven league matches, and has advanced to the English League Cup semifinals, where it will play Arsenal over two legs.
With key objectives still to play for across four competitions including qualification for Champions League football," Chelsea said in a statement, "Enzo and the club believe a change gives the team the best chance of getting the season back on track.
Chelsea is coming off a 2-2 home draw against Bournemouth in the league on ..

Enzo Maresca

Enzo Maresca left his post as Chelsea head coach on Thursday after a reported deterioration in his relationship with the Premier League club's hierarchy.

Sources close to the process indicate that AIFF wants to bring stability and uniformity to league operations while strengthening the competitive ecosystem

Mohamed Salah scored again for Egypt's 10 men as his team reached the Africa Cup of Nations knockout stage, while host Morocco was forced to wait as VAR provided the main talking point on Friday.
Morocco was held 1-1 by Mali in the late Group A game with both teams awarded penalties following VAR decisions. Earlier, Egypt held on to beat South Africa 1-0 and was grateful that another spot kick wasn't given.
Salah, who secured the Pharaohs' opening win with a stoppage-time strike against Zimbabwe on Monday, did it again in Agadir and his penalty before the break secured progression from Group B.
South Africa should arguably have been given a penalty in stoppage time when Yasser Ibrahim blocked a shot with his arm. After a long delay, the referee decided against awarding the spot kick after consulting video replays and Ibrahim sank to the ground in relief.
We didn't have much luck. We also had several refereeing decisions go against us, South Africa coach Hugo Broos said.
Salah ...

Salah Egypt

Morocco was held 1-1 by Mali in the late Group A game, with both teams awarded penalties following VAR decisions

Patrick Dorgu scored his first goal for Manchester United as his team defeated Newcastle 1-0 in a pulsating Premier League match on Friday.
The 21-year-old Dorgu smashed in a left-foot volley from 15 meters midway through the first half to give United its first home win in four Premier League games, and lift the club above Liverpool into fifth place.
But reigning champion Liverpool is at home to bottom club Wolves on Saturday.
It was a good hit. I didn't know I could do that," a delighted Dorgu said.
United was without talismanic captain Bruno Fernandes while several other first-team players were missing due to injury or Africa Cup of Nations duty.
The new-look side also lined up in an unusual back-four formation but it was a match for Newcastle in an even first half most notable for Dorgu's fine strike, his first in 38 appearances in a red jersey.
United was hampered by the half-time withdrawal of Mason Mount due to injury and Newcastle dominated the early moments of the second 

Manchester United

The 21-year-old Dorgu smashed in a left-foot volley from 15 meters midway through the first half to give United its first home win in four Premier League games

Englishman Nicholas Lee will take over as the new strength and conditioning coach of the Indian women's cricket team after the conclusion of the Women's Premier League.
The five-team Women's Premier League is scheduled to be held from January 9 to February 5 in Navi Mumbai and Vadodara.
"Lee will take over as the new strength and conditioning coach of the Indian women's cricket team after the WPL," a source told PTI on Thursday.
Following the WPL, India are slated to tour Australia for a multi-format series from February 15 to March 9.
Lee, who scored 490 runs in 13 first-class matches as a right-handed batter, brings with him vast experience in elite sport, having most recently served as the strength and conditioning coach of the Gulf Giants in the fourth season of the UAE's ILT20.
He was the strength and conditioning coach of Afghanistan's men's team from January 2024 to December 2025 and earlier served as head of physical performance at the Bangladesh Cricket Board from March 2

Indian women's cricket team

Englishman Nicholas Lee will take over as the new strength and conditioning coach of the Indian women's cricket team after the conclusion of the Women's Premier League.

At 39, Khawaja made the decision to call time on his remarkable Test career, which began in 2011.

Usman Khawaja will play his final Test match for Australia during the Ashes 5th Test at SCG

Both teams will have sights set for the upcoming T20 World Cup itself and will hope to pack a powerful punch in February and try to reach the knockout stages of the oturnament this year as well.

Bangladesh and Afghanistan cricket team

Pakistan begin the year with an overseas tour to Sri Lanka, where they will play three T20Is in Dambulla.

Pakistan 2026 cricket calendar

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The partnership was formally unveiled at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad

The deal covers all major men's and women's ICC tournaments from 2026 to 2027, kicking off with the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka.

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Months after RCB's first IPL crown, Diageo plans to sell both the men's and women's teams. Strategic reasons, valuation, and timeline explained.

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