India U-18 boys ready for SAFF challenge after success in Vanautu
5 years, 3 months ago

India U-18 boys ready for SAFF challenge after success in Vanautu

The Hindu  

The India U-18 side, which will begin its campaign at the SAFF U-18 Championship against Bangladesh on Monday, landed in Kathmandu on Wednesday. Head coach Floyd Pinto said players were in the right frame of mind to carry forward the “winning momentum”. The Head Coach also spoke about how the SAFF tournament will be a "step up" after the OFC Youth Development Tournament and help his side prepare for the “acid test,” — the AFC U-19 Championship Qualifiers, where India will be up against Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan and Afghanistan. Defender Narender Gahlot, who made his debut for the Senior National Team under head coach Igor Stimac in the Hero Intercontinental Cup 2019 is part of the India U-18 squad in Kathmandu.

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Ishfaq Ahmed’s India U-17 team to play friendlies against Indonesia ahead of SAFF C’ships, Asian Cup Qualifiers
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Ishfaq Ahmed’s India U-17 team to play friendlies against Indonesia ahead of SAFF C’ships, Asian Cup Qualifiers

The Hindu  

The Indian football team will play two friendly matches against Indonesia later this month in their preparation for the SAFF U-17 Championships and the AFC U-17 Asian Cup Qualifiers in Thailand, the AIFF announced on Friday. Ishfaq Ahmed, the head coach of the India U-17 men’s team, has announced a 24-member squad for the tour of Indonesia. The ninth edition …

SAFF U-19 Women’s Championship final: India faces gritty Bangladesh in summit clash
11 months ago

SAFF U-19 Women’s Championship final: India faces gritty Bangladesh in summit clash

The Hindu  

The India U19 Women’s National Team will be out to break a voodoo on the artificial turf of BSSSMK Stadium on Thursday, February 7, 2024, when it meets host Bangladesh in the SAFF U19 Women’s Championship 2024 final. The title has eluded India on more than one occasion, the latest example being the SAFF U20 Women’s Championship in Dhaka last …

SAFF U19 Women’s Championship: India blitzes Nepal 4-0 to enter final
11 months ago

SAFF U19 Women’s Championship: India blitzes Nepal 4-0 to enter final

The Hindu  

India booked its spot in the SAFF U-19 Women’s Championship final, after defeating Nepal 4-0 in its concluding round-robin match at the BSSSMK Stadium in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Tuesday. Winger Neha put in a fine performance, which also included a second-half brace, while Sulanjana Raul and substitute Cindy Temruatpuii Colney added two late goals to make it a comfortable win …

India U-19 captain Uday Saharan calls Virat Kohli his 'role model'
11 months, 2 weeks ago

India U-19 captain Uday Saharan calls Virat Kohli his 'role model'

Firstpost  

With the aim of defending the title, young India batter Uday Saharan is currently leading the Under-19 side in South Africa at the ongoing World Cup. We are prepared for the World Cup, excited as well,” Saharan said in a video posted by Star Sports on social media platform X, formerly Twitter. Tune-in to #INDU19vIREU19 25 JAN, Thursday, 1:30 PM …

Under-19 World Cup | India looks for winning start in opener against Bangladesh
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Under-19 World Cup | India looks for winning start in opener against Bangladesh

The Hindu  

The most successful team in the Under-19 World Cup history, defending champions India will embark on a quest to add another trophy to their collection when a fresh bunch led by Uday Saharan takes on Bangladesh in their tournament-opener in Bloemfontein on January 20. With prodigious talent in Maharashtra all-rounder Arshin Kulkarni, wicketkeeper-batter Aravelly Avanish, left-arm spinner and vice-captain Saumy …

Under-19 World Cup: The hunt begins for India's next Virat Kohli
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Under-19 World Cup: The hunt begins for India's next Virat Kohli

Hindustan Times  

Earlier this week, a young man from Karnataka grabbed the consciousness of the average Indian cricket fan, upstaging even Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. These are among the young men tasked with leading India’s charge at the Under-19 World Cup, starting in South Africa today. Saharan is the skipper, Kulkarni and Avinash have already bagged IPL contracts, the others have …

India announce 15-man squad for U-19 World Cup 2024 in South Africa, Uday Saharan to lead
1 year ago

India announce 15-man squad for U-19 World Cup 2024 in South Africa, Uday Saharan to lead

India TV News  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India announced junior Team India's 15-member squad for the upcoming tri-series followed by the Under-19 World Cup squad in South Africa. The defending champions will be involved in a tri-series also featuring England and South Africa starting December 29 and ending on January 10 before starting their World Cup campaign on January 20 …

India vs Pakistan in SAFF U19 Championship 2023 final as Blue Colts beat Nepal on penalties
1 year, 3 months ago

India vs Pakistan in SAFF U19 Championship 2023 final as Blue Colts beat Nepal on penalties

The Hindu  

Indian youngster Manglenthang Kipgen scored the decisive penalty as India cruised to the final of the SAFF U19 Championship, beating the host, Nepala, 3-2 in penalties at the Dasharath Stadium in Kathmandu on Wednesday. As the jam-packed stands rooted for the home side, the Indian youngster showed no sign of nerve and converted coolly to set up the Blue Colts’ …

India starts favourite against Nepal in SAFF U19 Championship semifinals
1 year, 3 months ago

India starts favourite against Nepal in SAFF U19 Championship semifinals

The Hindu  

India will start as overwhelming favourite against hosts Nepal in the semifinal of the SAFF Under-19 Championship here on Wednesday. RELATED: India vs Pakistan in SAFF U19 Championship 2023 final as Blue Colts beat Nepal on penalties Nepal was second in Group A behind Pakistan, who will lock horns with Bhutan in the other semifinal match at Dashrath Stadium, Kathmandu. …

SAFF U-16 C’Ships: India, Bangladesh set for summit clash in the Himalayas
1 year, 4 months ago

SAFF U-16 C’Ships: India, Bangladesh set for summit clash in the Himalayas

The Hindu  

The Changlimithang Stadium, in Thimphu, Bhutan, is all set as India and Bangladesh look to fight it out in the summit clash of the SAFF U-16 Championship 2023, on Sunday, September 10. India head coach Ishfaq Ahmed said, “We have worked so hard to get here, but we know that Bangladesh are a tough side, and we will have to …

India announces 23-member squad for SAFF U-19 Championship
1 year, 4 months ago

India announces 23-member squad for SAFF U-19 Championship

The Hindu  

National Under-19 football head coach Shuvendu Panda on Friday announced a 23-member Indian squad for the SAFF U-19 Championship, to commence in Kathmandu on September 21. The only other time the tournament was held in the U-19 category was in 2015 in Nepal, where the hosts defeated India on penalties after regulation time ended in a 1-1 stalemate. India squad …

India opens SAFF U16 campaign with narrow win over Bangladesh
1 year, 4 months ago

India opens SAFF U16 campaign with narrow win over Bangladesh

The Hindu  

The India U16 men’s team secured a hard-fought 1-0 win over Bangladesh to open its SAFF U16 Championship campaign at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu, Bhutan on Saturday. The Ishfaq Ahmed-coached side, playing its first-ever international match, was kept at bay by some solid goalkeeping from Bangladesh’s Nahidul Islam before Thoungamba Singh Usham netted the winning goal in the 74th …

India announces 23-member squad for SAFF U-16 championship
1 year, 4 months ago

India announces 23-member squad for SAFF U-16 championship

The Hindu  

The AIFF on Sunday announced India’s U-16 squad comprising 23 members for the upcoming SAFF Championship to be played next month. India’s men’s U-16 head coach Ishfaq Ahmed has named Rohit, Aheibam Suraj Singh and Arush Hari as goalkeepers for the tournament to be held in Thimpu, Bhutan, from September 1-10. Ngariyambam Abhijit, Mohammed Kaif, Yaipharemba Chingakham, Usham Thoungamba, Vumlenlal …

SAFF Championship 2023: Defending champion India drawn with Bangladesh in U16 and U19 categories
1 year, 5 months ago

SAFF Championship 2023: Defending champion India drawn with Bangladesh in U16 and U19 categories

The Hindu  

The draw for the under-16 and under-19 categories of the South Asian Football Federation Championship was held at the Bangladesh Football Federation house in Dhaka, Bangladesh on Saturday. In the under-16 category, India was drawn with Nepal and Bangladesh while Pakistan, Bhutan and Maldives were drawn in the other group. U16 SAFF Championship 2023 Groups: Group A: India, Nepal, Bangladesh …

SAFF Championship semifinal: Kuwait strong favourite against resurgent Bangladesh
1 year, 6 months ago

SAFF Championship semifinal: Kuwait strong favourite against resurgent Bangladesh

The Hindu  

Bengaluru Kuwait will face Bangladesh in the first semifinal of the 2023 SAFF Championship at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium here on Saturday. Kuwait will start the clash as the clear favourite, but head coach Rui Bento said that factors like rankings and team form go out of the window when it comes to crunch matches like the semifinals or the …

SAFF Championship 2023: India Reach Semi-Final With 2-0 Win Over Nepal
1 year, 6 months ago

SAFF Championship 2023: India Reach Semi-Final With 2-0 Win Over Nepal

ABP News  

Bengaluru, June 24 The Indian senior men's team booked their spot in the semi-finals of the SAFF Championship 2023 with a 2-0 win over Nepal in Group A A match at the Sree Kanteerava, here on Saturday. After a first half where the Blue Tigers were left frustrated by the stubborn Nepal defence, goals from captain Sunil Chhetri and Naorem …

SAFF Championship 2023: Nepal finishes on high with win over Pakistan
1 year, 6 months ago

SAFF Championship 2023: Nepal finishes on high with win over Pakistan

The Hindu  

Nepal finished its SAFF Championship 2023 campaign on a high after clinching a narrow 1-0 win against Pakistan at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium here on Tuesday. Nepal got its first significant chance of the match in the 12th minute when Bimal Gharti Magar’s free kick sailed off-target after he was fouled by Pakistan defender Syed Abdullah Shah just outside the …

SAFF Championship 2023: Sunil Chhetri shines again as India beats Nepal 2-0 to enter semifinals
1 year, 6 months ago

SAFF Championship 2023: Sunil Chhetri shines again as India beats Nepal 2-0 to enter semifinals

The Hindu  

India huffed and puffed but eventually pulled off a 2-0 win over Nepal in the SAFF Championship at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Saturday. Second half goals from skipper Sunil Chhetri and Naorem Mahesh Singh secured India a semifinal spot, along with fellow Group-A side Kuwait, which had beaten Pakistan 4-0 earlier in the day. RELATED: Kuwait takes giant leap …

SAFF Championship: High-flying India faces battered Nepal
1 year, 6 months ago

SAFF Championship: High-flying India faces battered Nepal

The Hindu  

After having brushed aside Pakistan, India will look to dish out the same treatment to Nepal in its second Group-A match of the SAFF Championship at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday. In the pre-match interaction, the 26-year-old creator stressed the need to “contribute more” to take some burden off skipper and talisman Sunil Chhetri. READ |Igor Stimac: …

Indian football team witnesses exciting times before facing litmus test in bigger picture
1 year, 6 months ago

Indian football team witnesses exciting times before facing litmus test in bigger picture

India TV News  

8 matches in the past 12 months and 9 itself in the month of June 2023. After thumping Lebanon in the Intercontinental Cup 2023 final, Sunil Chhetri men's next assignment is the SAFF Championship at home. All said these tournaments are just preparations for the team for the bigger coming ahead and none more than the AFC Asian Cup. India's …

The addition of West Asian teams in SAFF Cup is a welcome decision: Chhetri
1 year, 6 months ago

The addition of West Asian teams in SAFF Cup is a welcome decision: Chhetri

The Hindu  

The Indian senior men’s football team is eagerly waiting to test its strength against the different playing styles of the opponents from West Asia in the SAFF Cup, feels the Indian captain Sunil Chhetri. This makes India’s upcoming matches against the likes of Lebanon, Kuwait and later UAE a welcome addition to the national team’s preparation ahead of the challenging …

U17 forward focuses on Asia after Manipur strife kills relative
1 year, 7 months ago

U17 forward focuses on Asia after Manipur strife kills relative

Hindustan Times  

When Thanglalsoun Gangte was scoring against Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid last month, a relative who lived next door to him in Manipur was killed in the ethnic violence that the state is grappling with, forcing the family to leave the state. The India under-17 forward continued on the tour of Spain and Germany to prepare for the biggest event …

2023 SAFF Championship Draw: India Grouped With Pakistan, Kuwait and Nepal
1 year, 7 months ago

2023 SAFF Championship Draw: India Grouped With Pakistan, Kuwait and Nepal

News 18  

Hosts India on Wednesday have been drawn with Pakistan as well as India, Nepal and tournament invitee Kuwait, in group A of the 2023 SAFF Championship, to be held in Bengaluru from June 21 to July 4. SAFF Championship 2023 Draw: Group A – India, Kuwait, Nepal and Pakistan Group B – Lebanon, Maldives, Bhutan and Bangladesh Lebanon and Kuwait, …

AIFF’s plans to improve competition in the SAFF championship
1 year, 9 months ago

AIFF’s plans to improve competition in the SAFF championship

The Hindu  

SAFF Championship The All India Football Federation is keen to invite one or two nations from outside the South Asian region to compete in the South Asian Football Federation Championship later this year. AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey stated that getting a couple of higher-ranked teams will improve the competition in the tournament. Chaubey, a former India international footballer, was part …

Irrespective of result against Nepal, Thomas Dennerby’s honeymoon plan is running on borrowed time
1 year, 10 months ago

Irrespective of result against Nepal, Thomas Dennerby’s honeymoon plan is running on borrowed time

The Hindu  

After India’s group-stage exit in the FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup in October last year, head coach Thomas Dennerby stressed the need to have all age-group teams together. ‘Small things on the international stage punish you directly’ The women’s U-20 team suffered a 1-3 loss to Nepal in the SAFF Championship this month and will look to turn its fortunes, …

Indian team opens campaign against Bhutan in SAFF U-20 Women’s Championships
1 year, 11 months ago

Indian team opens campaign against Bhutan in SAFF U-20 Women’s Championships

The Hindu  

Powerhouse India faces Bhutan in its opening match of the SAFF U-20 Women’s Championship on Friday, with the team, mainly made up of players from the FIFA U-17 World Cup campaign last year, hoping to clinch the title in the inaugural edition. India head coach Maymol Rocky stressed the importance of having a mix of experienced and young players in …

India Announce 23-member Squad for SAFF U-20 Women’s Championship
1 year, 11 months ago

India Announce 23-member Squad for SAFF U-20 Women’s Championship

News 18  

India U-20 Women’s National Team Head Coach Maymol Rocky, on Monday, January 30, 2023, announced the 23-member squad that will travel to Dhaka, Bangladesh, for the SAFF U-20 Women’s Championship next month. The India U-20s began their training camp in Chennai, on January 6, and have been preparing for the upcoming SAFF U-20 Women’s Championship and the AFC U-20 Women’s …

SAFF U-17 Championship 2022: Team India settles scores with Nepal, defeats them by 4-0
2 years, 3 months ago

SAFF U-17 Championship 2022: Team India settles scores with Nepal, defeats them by 4-0

India TV News  

Highlights Team India scored 4 goals in the finals Nepal played with 10 players with their skipper seated on the bench SAFF U-17 Championship 2022: The Indian football team outplayed and dominated Nepal to clinch the SAFF U-17 Championships title. Courtesy of one goal each by Boby Singh, Korou Singh, captain Vanlalpeka Guite, and Aman, India was able to defeat …

SAFF U-17 C’Ships: India to face Nepal in final
2 years, 3 months ago

SAFF U-17 C’Ships: India to face Nepal in final

The Hindu  

Focused on learning from its mistakes, the Indian football team will take on Nepal in the SAFF U-17 Championship final here on Wednesday. This is the first tournament that the boys are playing for the country, and that can always give you a few jitters,” said head coach Bibiano Fernandes. “We are completely focused.” One major change for the boys, …

SAFF U-17 Championship: India beat Bangladesh to seal spot in final
2 years, 3 months ago

SAFF U-17 Championship: India beat Bangladesh to seal spot in final

India TV News  

India beat Bangladesh 2-1 in the SAFF U-17 Championship semifinal on Monday and sealed their spot for the final clash. On the other hand, Bangladesh pulled one back through a Mirajul Islam penalty in the 62nd minute. But soon, Team India surged into the lead as striker Gangte, who was lurking around the opposition box, received it just outside the …

U20 SAFF Championship: India Thrash Bangladesh 5-2 But in Extra Time
2 years, 5 months ago

U20 SAFF Championship: India Thrash Bangladesh 5-2 But in Extra Time

News 18  

Striker Gurkirat Singh scored four goals as India beat Bangladesh 5-2 in extra time in the final to lift the SAFF U-20 Championship trophy on Friday. CWG 2022 – FULL COVERAGE | IN-DEPTH | INDIA FOCUS | OFF THE FIELD | IN PHOTOS | MEDALS TALLY Gurkirat scored in the first, 60th, 94th and the 99th minutes respectively, while Himanshu …

U20 SAFF Championship: India beats Bangladesh 5-0 to clinch title
2 years, 5 months ago

U20 SAFF Championship: India beats Bangladesh 5-0 to clinch title

The Hindu  

It was a match worthy of being a final as India trounced Bangladesh 5-2 in front of a roaring Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, Odisha to clinch the SAFF U20 Championship title. India took an early lead in the first minute after the Bangladesh keeper MD Asif brought down Gurkirat inside the box. They kept hounding the Bangladesh defence, and the …

SAFF U-20 Championship: Dominant India Thrash Sri Lanka 4-0
2 years, 5 months ago

SAFF U-20 Championship: Dominant India Thrash Sri Lanka 4-0

News 18  

A dominant India U-20 registered their first victory in the ongoing SAFF U-20 Championship when they beat Sri Lanka U20 4-0 at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Friday. After a barren first-half, goals from Himanshu Jangra, a brace from Parthiv Gogoi, and Gurkirat Singh made the difference between the two teams. The tireless Jangra, who wasn’t to be bogged …

SAFF U-20 Championship: India Go Down 1-2 to Bangladesh
2 years, 5 months ago

SAFF U-20 Championship: India Go Down 1-2 to Bangladesh

News 18  

Defending champions India U-20 went down to Bangladesh U-20 1-2 in their first match of the SAFF U-20 Championship at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday. Though India tried to seize the initiative early, Bangladesh proved smarter as they caught the Indian defence unaware with their quick counter-attacks and long balls played with intent behind the Indian defence. Changing …

India Look Ahead To Get A Good Start In SAFF U-20 Football Championship
2 years, 5 months ago

India Look Ahead To Get A Good Start In SAFF U-20 Football Championship

News 18  

India U-20 Football national team head coach Shanmugam Venkatesh stressed on the importance of starting the SAFF U-20 Championship on a positive note ahead of their first match against Bangladesh. The SAFF U-20 Championship kicked off at the Kalinga Stadium here on Monday with Nepal and Bangladesh posting wins against the Maldives and Sri Lanka, respectively. The SAFF U-20 Championship …

SAFF Championship: India U-20 Coach Shanmugam Venkatesh Praises Facilities in Odisha
2 years, 5 months ago

SAFF Championship: India U-20 Coach Shanmugam Venkatesh Praises Facilities in Odisha

News 18  

The SAFF U-20 Championship is all set to kick off in Bhubaneswar from tomorrow at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, and the coaches of all the five teams across South Asia joined in on lauding the world-class sporting facilities in the city. Speaking to the media ahead of the start of the tournament, India head coach Shanmugam Venkatesh stated how …

India announces 23-member squad for SAFF U20 Championship
2 years, 5 months ago

India announces 23-member squad for SAFF U20 Championship

The Hindu  

India U-20 National Team Head Coach Shanmugam Venkatesh announced a squad of 23 for India’s campaign in the SAFF U-20 Championship in Bhubaneswar. The tournament is special for us, and a great opportunity for the boys to have a taste of International football post the long pandemic,” Venkatesh told the AIFF website. While the team will be playing International football …

Uncertainties over SAFF U-20 Championship as Tournament Waits for MEA Clearance
2 years, 5 months ago

Uncertainties over SAFF U-20 Championship as Tournament Waits for MEA Clearance

News 18  

India are set to host the SAFF U-20 Championship scheduled to start from July 25 in Bhubaneswar. A clearance from the ministry is required as the visiting teams from other countries will have to apply for visas in order to take part in the SAFF U-20 Championship. India will start their SAFF U-20 Championship campaign against Bangladesh on July 27. …

SAFF U-20 Championship: Expectations Will Be Higher Since We are Playing at Home, Says Coach Shanmugam Venkatesh
2 years, 5 months ago

SAFF U-20 Championship: Expectations Will Be Higher Since We are Playing at Home, Says Coach Shanmugam Venkatesh

News 18  

Ahead of the SAFF U-20 Championship, which is beginning on July 25 in Bhubaneswar, head coach Shanmugam Venkatesh has said that there will be higher expectation from the India men’s team to win since they are playing at home and at the same time it will a great opportunity for players to perform under such conditions.The Indian U-20 men’s squad …

Why Sunil Chhetri Wants India to Send Its U-23 Team For SAFF Championships
2 years, 7 months ago

Why Sunil Chhetri Wants India to Send Its U-23 Team For SAFF Championships

News 18  

Senior team captain Sunil Chhetri on Friday said that India should send its U-23 team for the SAFF Championships as the country has won the regional tournament for a record eighth time. We should send the U-23 team.” Chhetri said sending U-23 players in the SAFF Championships would give head coach Igor Stimac a wide pool to choose form. Chhetri …

Indian team clinches SAFF U-18 Women's Championship title
2 years, 9 months ago

Indian team clinches SAFF U-18 Women's Championship title

The Hindu  

India lost 0-1 to Bangladesh but still emerged champion of the SAFF U-18 Women's Championships on account of a better goal difference, on Friday. Bangladesh scraped past India by a solitary goal in the last league match of the tournament. India got off to a good start as Shubhangi found space in the opposition box in the fifth minute and …

Rohit Sharma: India U-19s playing well, great chance of winning the World Cup
2 years, 11 months ago

Rohit Sharma: India U-19s playing well, great chance of winning the World Cup

The Hindu  

India captain Rohit Sharma believes that the Indian U-19 team has a “great chance” of winning the ICC U-19 World Cup. But when you are playing an ICC tournament, different opposition challenge you in a different way,” Rohit, who was part of the India U-19 squad which played the final of the 2006 U-19 World Cup against Pakistan, said. “I …

U19 World Cup: Full-strength India, Australia face off in blockbuster semifinal
2 years, 11 months ago

U19 World Cup: Full-strength India, Australia face off in blockbuster semifinal

The Hindu  

Heavyweights India and Australia will face off in a blockbuster semifinal of the Under-19 World Cup on Wednesday, having beaten their opponents on the field and COVID-19 off it, on way to the last four stage. India's preparations for the age-group showpiece were impacted heavily by the virus, with hardly any national camps or tournaments in the last two years …

U-19 World Cup: India’s Harnoor Pannu keen to emulate idol Shubman Gill’s performance
3 years ago

U-19 World Cup: India’s Harnoor Pannu keen to emulate idol Shubman Gill’s performance

Hindustan Times  

Watching the highlights of the 2018 U-19 World Cup at a hotel room in Georgetown, Guyana, Harnoor Singh Pannu hopes to emulate the performance of his idol Shubman Gill, who led India to victory. Harnoor Pannu, 18, enters the tournament following brilliant performances in the U-19 Asia Cup. The opener is currently in the West Indies awaiting the completion of …

India in good stead for U-19 World Cup with Asia Cup triumph: Kanitkar
3 years ago

India in good stead for U-19 World Cup with Asia Cup triumph: Kanitkar

The Hindu  

In his long cricketing career, Hrishikesh Kanitkar has been a mentor to many young players. As the coach of the India U-19 team, too, Kanitkar has enjoyed success as the side defeated Sri Lanka on Friday to clinch its eighth U-19 Asia Cup title. With the U-19 World Cup set to begin in the West Indies later this month, Kanitkar …

Rohit Sharma interacts with India’s U-19 cricketers ahead of Asia Cup
3 years ago

Rohit Sharma interacts with India’s U-19 cricketers ahead of Asia Cup

The Hindu  

India’s limited overs captain Rohit Sharma, who is currently undergoing a rehab programme at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru, had a session with the Asia Cup-bound U-19 players. Under Yash Dhull, the Indian team will feature in the U-19 Asia Cup in the United Arab Emirates later this month and the players were excited to pick Rohit’s brains ahead …

India to Host Women's U-18 and U-19 SAFF Championships Next Year
3 years ago

India to Host Women's U-18 and U-19 SAFF Championships Next Year

News 18  

India will host South Asian Football Federation’s U-18 and U-19 Women’s Championships next year. The SAFF U-18 Women’s Championship will be held from March 3-14 while the SAFF U-19 Championship will take place from July 25 to August 3, the All India Football Federation said on Wednesday. An Indian team is currently playing in the Women’s SAFF U-19 Championships in …

Indian Youngsters Take Inspiration from SAFF Triumph ahead of U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers
3 years, 2 months ago

Indian Youngsters Take Inspiration from SAFF Triumph ahead of U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers

News 18  

Lalengmawia and Suresh Singh are no more juniors. Suddenly they have been elevated to the status of senior players in the U23 National Team squad currently in Dubai for the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers. “We are still U17 World Cup team members,” commented Suresh Singh. We will carry the experience with us forever.” First training session in Dubai The …

SAFF Championship 2021: Twitter celebrates India's 'record-extending eighth title'
3 years, 2 months ago

SAFF Championship 2021: Twitter celebrates India's 'record-extending eighth title'

Firstpost  

India beat Nepal to win the SAFF championship for the eighth time. Here’s how twitter celebrated the victory India kept their best for the last match as they beat Nepal 3-0 in the final of the SAFF Championship 2021 to win the trophy for the eighth time. #IndianFootball — Marcus Mergulhao October 16, 2021 Last 3 wins for India have …

SAFF Championship 2021: India dominate Nepal in final to win 8th title
3 years, 2 months ago

SAFF Championship 2021: India dominate Nepal in final to win 8th title

Firstpost  

With his strike, the 37-year-old Chhetri equalled Messi and became the second highest gaol-scorer in international football among active players. Male, Maldives: Talisman Sunil Chhetri equalled the iconic Lionel Messi with his 80th international strike as an inspired India blanked Nepal 3-0 for their eighth SAFF Championship title in Male on Saturday. Barely a minute after Chhetri’s opener, another attack …

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