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“ The India series was another good test against one of the strongest teams in the world. Winning that series gave the group a lot of confidence, but more importantly, it showed the ability and…
Laura Wolvaardt,
South Africa hungrier for T20 World Cup win after double heartbreak:…
“ Reaching back-to-back T20 World Cup finals has obviously been very special for us as a team, but I think it's also made us even hungrier to go one step further,
Laura Wolvaardt,
South Africa hungrier for T20 World Cup win after double heartbreak:…
“ Players are getting good money and we have come into a comfort zone. Nobody tries to go outside,
Bhaichung Bhutia,
Keeping children on football fields and away from streets, Punjab…
“ We told Oli in March that we had a meeting with Manu,
Julian Nagelsmann,
Germany recall veteran goalie Manuel Neuer out of retirement for FIFA…
“ They fit well together. It is a good mix. Many have been playing since the youth together,
Julian Nagelsmann,
World Cup: Germany recall Manuel Neuer, 40, as first-choice goalkeeper
“ Yes I plan with that (with Neuer as number one),
Julian Nagelsmann,
World Cup: Germany recall Manuel Neuer, 40, as first-choice goalkeeper
“ With 15-16 months left to the World Cup, we want to obviously try and assess what our options are, particularly keeping in mind the conditions in South Africa and to give a little bit of exposure to…
Ravindra Jadeja,
Rishabh Pant stripped of Test vice captaincy, loses ODI place
“ He can still improve his fitness until the first match of the World Cup,
Carlo Ancelotti,
Neymar makes it to Brazil squad for World Cup 2026 despite doubts over…
“ He has improved his fitness, he will be an important player in this World Cup,
Carlo Ancelotti,
Neymar makes it to Brazil squad for World Cup 2026 despite doubts over…
“ India, come the next (T20) World Cup (in 2028), might be looking for a new captain, depending on how Surya goes over the next couple of years,
Ravi Shastri,
Samson next India T20I captain? Shastri gives his seal of approval for…
“ 4 teams. 6 foreign coaches. 3 foreign strength & conditioning coaches. 1 foreign video analyst. 2 foreign goalkeeper coaches (visiting). 1 foreign sports psychologist (visiting). Lucky that at least…
PR Sreejesh,
PR Sreejesh raises tough questions for Hockey India after…
“ We warmly welcome Frederic Soyez to the Hockey India family. Frederic comes with outstanding international credentials, having coached at multiple Olympic Games, World Cups, and European…
Dilip Tirkey,
Soyez succeeds Sreejesh as Indian junior men’s hockey coach