3 years, 9 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers: Chhetri inspires India to 2-0 win, but issues persist in finishing and linkup play

Sunil Chhetri’s brilliance once again came to India’s rescue but their ineffectiveness to create clear-cut chances from open play and poor finishing may cost them some other day. At the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Qatar on Monday, India finally snapped their 11-game winless streak to register a vital win over Bangladesh in the FIFA World Cup 2022 and 2023 AFC Asian Cup joint qualifiers. Sunil Chhetri’s double earns the Blue Tigers a 2-0 win in #WCQ and moves him on to 74 international goals – above Lionel Messi and one off entering world football’s all-time top 10 🧗‍♂️@chetrisunil11 | @IndianFootball pic.twitter.com/sCCd6BgS9H — FIFA World Cup June 7, 2021 The 2-0 win in Doha has its own meaning apart from the impact it would have on India’s qualifying campaign. All the three India goals in qualifiers before the Bangladesh game had come through Brandon’s assists and Monday was another reminder of why the Goan footballer is miles ahead of his competitors.

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1 week, 4 days ago

Chhetri comes out of retirement at 40 to help India in Asian Cup qualifying

Associated Press

NEW DELHI — Sunil Chhetri is coming out of retirement at age 40 to help India in qualifying for the 2027 Asian Cup. “The qualification for the Asian Cup is very crucial for us,” India coach Manolo Marquez said. The Blue Tigers have qualified for three of the last four Asian Cups and will prepare for the Bangladesh game with …

1 week, 5 days ago

Sunil Chhetri back from retirement, no Gurpreet Sandhu - Full India squad for matches against Maldives, Bangladesh

The Hindu

India senior men’s national team head coach Manolo Márquez, on Thursday, March 6, 2025, announced his 26-member squad, including Sunil Chhetri, for the March FIFA International Window. The fourth-highest international goalscorer of all-time with 94 strikes to his credit, Chhetri had announced his retirement from the national team in June last year, but is now set to make a return …

2 weeks, 1 day ago

Ravi Shastri solves India's selection dilemma, tells Gambhir, Rohit how to beat Australia in Champions Trophy semifinal

Hindustan Times

Following their commanding 44-run win over New Zealand in the final Group fixture of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, India find themselves in a fix. Heading into the semifinal against Australia on Tuesday, captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir have a decision to make – stick with the team that fetched them victory over New Zealand or go …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

2024 yearender: A cup high, a home low

Hindustan Times

In the 13 years, two months and 26 days since April 2, 2011, India’s relationship with the cricket World Cup had become a one-way street of unrequited love. The Champions Trophy 2013 was a much-celebrated follow-up of the ODI World Cup win but the absurdly high count of near-misses thereafter injected a strain of nervous uncertainty whenever India were in …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

WTC 2023-25 updated standings after South Africa qualify for final, how has this affected India's chances?

India TV News

South Africa held their nerves to defeat Pakistan in the first Test of their two-match series to register a famous win at the SuperSport Park, Centurion. If they win the BGT 2-1, they would need help from Sri Lanka, who have a two-match series against Australia in late January and early February next year. If India level the BGT 2-2, …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

The peaks and valleys in Indian cricket in 2024: The end of World Cup drought and a new low in Tests

India TV News

The end of a wait for a World Cup crown! India finally got their hands on the T20 World Cup 2024, which saw the nation dive into jubilation. For say, India suffered their first-ever home series sweep of three or more Test matches in 2024 against a New Zealand side that lost everything left and right to it. India's 4-1 …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

How can India qualify for WTC Final after 295-run victory against Australia? Check full scenarios

Live Mint

Jasprit Bumrah-led Team India were at their best in the 1st Test match against Australia in Perth as they defeated the Kangaroos by 295 runs on their home ground. Heroics from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli in the 2nd innings ensured that India posted a total of 487 runs and ensured that the match could only go one way. India's …

4 months ago

No win for Indian men’s football team in 2024, a first in 10 years

Hindustan Times

Kolkata: The 1-1 draw against Malaysia, Rahul Bheke cancelling Paulo Josue’s strike, meant India would end 2024 without a win from 11 matches, a first since 2014. The penalty against Afghanistan, the inability to sort out his feet against FC Goa leading to Brison Fernandes lobbing him which was also what NorthEast United’s Alaeddine Ajaraie did when Bengaluru FC played …

4 months ago

Indian team concludes 2024 T20I journey with stupendous numbers, a look into record-breaking team-effort

Hindustan Times

Johannesburg, : Team India capped off 2024 as a T20I superpower, clinching the T20 World Cup trophy and setting multiple records, including a commanding 135-run victory over South Africa in the fourth T20I. Indian team concludes 2024 T20I journey with stupendous numbers, a look into record-breaking team-effort The Men in Blue played five bilateral series this year and emerged victorious …

India A vs Afghanistan A Live Score ACC Men's T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024 Semi-Final: Varma-led IND A vs AFG A

Hindustan Times

India A will face Afghanistan A in the semi-final of the ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024. India A have been undefeated so far in the tournament, while Afghanistan began their campaign with a win against Sri Lanka A, followed by another win vs Bangladesh A. However, Afghanistan suffered a defeat against Hong Kong in their previous match.

4 months, 3 weeks ago

India A vs Oman T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024: A Clash of Titans

ABP News

India A will be looking to extend their unbeaten run in the T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024 against Oman. Despite facing a tough opponent in Oman, India's all-round performance suggests they have the upper hand. The match is set to be a thrilling contest, with both teams aiming to secure a spot in the semi-finals.

5 months, 1 week ago

India's Net-Run Domination: Can They Conquer Australia?

New Indian Express

India will be aiming to secure a significant net-run-rate boosting victory against Australia in their Women's T20 World Cup match. Despite facing an injury-hit Australia, India's massive win over Sri Lanka has boosted their chances of reaching the last four. However, Australia's depth will be tested as they will be without key players due to injuries. India will need a …

6 months, 1 week ago

India TV Sports Wrap on September 11: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News

Arch-rivals England and Australia are set to face each other today at the Ros Bowl in Southampton in the first T20I of the three-match series. Today's Top 10 Trending Sports News Stories AFG vs NZ: Third straight day of one-off Test in Greater Noida abandoned due to rain The third day's play of the one-off Test between Afghanistan and New …

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Intercontinental Cup: Manolo Marquez Says 'Must Play Competitive Games to Improve'

News 18

After a heartbreaking exit in the second round of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers in June, it’s time to start from scratch for India under newly-appointed head coach Manolo Marquez. Marquez has stressed on the importance of obtaining good results in the upcoming three FIFA International Match Windows to keep India’s place in Pot 1 ahead of December’s draw. The …

8 months ago

Asia Cup 2024: Openers, bowlers star as India humble down Pakistan to kick off title defence on high note

India TV News

The Indian women's team kicked off its Asia Cup 2024 campaign with a thumping win over arch-rivals Pakistan at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led team humbled down Nida Dar's Pakistan in their opening clash of the tournament on Friday, July 19 to claim an seven-wicket win while chasing 109-run target. The chase was well set with …

8 months, 1 week ago

India vs Zimbabwe Highlights 2nd T20I: Abhishek, pacers help IND level series

Hindustan Times

India vs Zimbabwe Highlights, IND vs ZIM 2nd T20I: Abhishek Sharma smashed a quick-fire century to set the foundation for a comfortable 100-run victory for India over Zimbabwe in the second T20I at the Harare Sports Club. Zimbabwe, who pulled off a surprise 13-run win over India in Saturday’s opening clash of the five-match series, were bowled out for 134 …

8 months, 2 weeks ago

India T20I schedule till 2026 T20 World Cup: How many matches will Men in Blue play before defending their title at home?

The Hindu

India will enter a new era in Twenty20 International cricket after it clinched the T20 World Cup 2024 title in Barbados on Saturday. With stalwarts Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja announcing their retirement from the format, the Men in Blue will look to build a team around young talent and defend its T20 title when the 2026 T20 …

8 months, 2 weeks ago

India TV Sports Wrap on July 1: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News

Captain Rohit Sharma gave his first reactions on social media after a whirlwind 24 hours following India's T20 World Cup win and also responded to PM Narendra Modi's congratulatory message thanking him for his support while saying that his team was pleased to do it for a billion of Indians. Top 10 Trending Sports Stories ICC picks team of the …

8 months, 2 weeks ago

'Thanks for the priceless birthday gift': MS Dhoni loses calm as India win T20 World Cup

Firstpost

India won their first T20 World Cup since MS Dhoni led the Men in Blue to glory in 2007. The Indian cricket team clinched their second T20 World Cup title in thrilling fashion against South Africa at the Kensington Oval on Saturday. T20 World Cup 2024: News | Schedule | Results | Points Table Despite a challenging situation where South …

8 months, 2 weeks ago

T20 World Cup final, IND vs SA: India one win away from breaking World Cup drought

India Today

After a stellar performance against England in the semi-finals, winning the match by 68 runs, India has entered the final of the 2024 T20 World Cup. IND v SA, T20 World Cup Final: Prediction Head to head Of the 25 T20 international matches played between the two nations that had a result, India won 14 and South Africa won 11. …

8 months, 2 weeks ago

3 ICC finals in 12 months: Will India, the best all-format team, be third time lucky in T20 World Cup 2024?

Hindustan Times

Saturday will mark India’s third appearance in the final of an ICC event in less than 13 months. Axar Patel, Suryakumar Yadav and Rohit Sharma of India celebrate In June last year, India played, and lost, the final of the World Test Championship to Australia at The Oval. Not too much credit has been given for India’s unchallenged march to …

8 months, 2 weeks ago

IND vs SA, T20 World Cup Final, Head-to-Head: India ahead of South Africa in close competition

India Today

India face South Africa in the final of the T20 World Cup 2024. The last time India faced South Africa in a T20 World Cup was in 2022, where the Proteas beat the Men in Blue. T20 World Cup Coverage | Points Table | T20 World Cup 2024 Schedule | Player Stats IND vs SA: T20 WORLD CUP FINAL TEAM …

8 months, 2 weeks ago

IND vs ENG, T20 World Cup 2024: India avenges 2022 loss, qualifies for first final in 10 years after defeating England

The Hindu

There was incessant rain and a tricky pitch to contend with, but India had the right answers. There was no stopping Rohit Sharma’s men from marching into the final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav put on a clinic with the bat before the spinners took over to scuttle the England chase. AS IT …

8 months, 2 weeks ago

T20 World Cup: Ind-Eng semi-final winning probability

Deccan Chronicle

Team India, who have successfully taken revenge on Australia for the ODI World Cup final loss, are ready and keen to repeat their performance against England during their clash in the second semi-final on Thursday. Defending champions, England have knocked out India from the T20 World Cup in 2022 with an unbeaten opening partnership. England's pacers including Wood and Archer …

8 months, 2 weeks ago

‘We might miss that!’ Rohit Sharma’s only tension ahead of IND vs ENG T20 WC 2024 semifinal

Live Mint

Team India players are all set to compete against England in T20World Cup 2024 semifinal set to take place on Thursday. If India's match against England went too long because of unfavourable overhead conditions, then team India may miss a chartered flight to their next destination. Noting that the T20 World Cup tournament schedule is a headache of the International …

8 months, 2 weeks ago

India vs England T20 World Cup: Head-to-head, tournament history, stats and more

Firstpost

Before India and England square in the second semi-final of the 2024 T20 World Cup on Thursday, we take a look at their head-to-head record and other statistics. Reuters India cruised into the semi-finals of the ongoing T20 World Cup with a 24-run victory over Australia on Monday and face defending champions England in a knockout clash in Guyana on …

8 months, 2 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma Team India Guyana T20 World Cup 2024 Semifinal Clash England WATCH Viral VIDEO

ABP News

India have put on a dominant show in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 so far. India's semifinal fixture will be played in Guyana on June 27 and ahead of the match, Rohit Sharma & Co. have arrived at the Caribbean islands. READ HERE | Inzamam-Ul-Haq, Former Pakistan Captain, Accuses Arshdeep Singh, Team India Of Ball-Tampering In IND vs …

8 months, 3 weeks ago

India TV Sports Wrap on June 25: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News

India TV Sports Wrap on June 25: Today's top 10 trending news stories India TV Sports Wrap on June 25: From all the football action to the cricketing circuit, here are all the top 10 trending sports news stories and the latest happenings from the world of sports on June 25. Today's Top 10 Trending Sports News Stories Afghanistan beat …

8 months, 3 weeks ago

T20 World Cup: How can India, Afghanistan, Australia qualify for semi-finals? Do Bangladesh have a chance?

Firstpost

India lead Group 1 in Super Eight of the T20 World Cup with Australia and Afghanistan right behind. Afghanistan beat Australia to leave all four teams in Group 1 of Super Eight in contention to qualify for the T20 World Cup semi-finals. T20 World Cup 2024: News | Schedule | Results | Points Table At North Sound, Antigua, Hardik Pandya …

8 months, 3 weeks ago

India TV Sports Wrap on June 22: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News

West Indies have given themselves a wonderful opportunity to qualify for the semifinals of the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup after hammering the USA by nine wickets in a Super Eight clash. Today's Top 10 Trending Sports News Stories South Africa beat England in Super Eight cliffhanger The Proteas defeated the Three Lions by just seven runs to take …

8 months, 3 weeks ago

India in FIFA Rankings: Blue Tigers fall further in latest standings after Igor Stimac exit

The Hindu

The Indian men’s football team fell further in latest FIFA rankings, with the Blue Tigers ranked 124th in the update released on June 20, dropping three spots from the previous standings. It was its worst ranking since March 9, 2017, when it was 132nd and the first after the exit of head coach Igor Stimac, who was shown the door …

8 months, 3 weeks ago

India vs Afghanistan T20 World Cup: Head-to-head, tournament history, stats and more

Firstpost

We take a look at some important statistics pertaining to the India vs Afghanistan match, right from head-to-head to the top run-scorer and more, ahead of the two teams’ face-off in the 2024 T20 World Cup. PTI Team India’s Super 8 campaign of the 2024 T20 World Cup will get underway on Thursday when they take on Asian rivals Afghanistan …

9 months, 1 week ago

India TV Sports Wrap on June 12: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News

Australia have stormed into Super Eight stage of the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup after hammering Namibia by nine wickets. Today's Top 10 Trending Sports News Stories Adam Zampa's guile helps Australia steamroll Namibia to qualify for Super 8 stage of ICC Men's T20 World Cup Australia defeated Namibia by nine wickets to make it to the Super Eight …

9 months, 1 week ago

Can India still qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026 after draw against Kuwait in Chhetri's final game? Explained

India TV News

The Indian football team is looking for a dream entry into the FIFA World Cup. India have a chance to qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the USA, Mexico and Canada but their chances as very slim, especially after their goalless draw against Kuwait a few days ago, which was also Sunil Chhetri's final International match in the …

9 months, 1 week ago

FIFA World Cup qualifier: Sunil Chhetri-less India enter testing transition phase against Qatar

The Hindu

The influential Sunil Chhetri's absence will be a difficult void to fill as the Indian football team enters a testing transition phase with a crucial FIFA World Cup qualifying match against heavyweights Qatar in Doha on June 11. An acid test awaits India as they run into two-time Asian champions Qatar at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium, knowing well that …

9 months, 1 week ago

Qatar vs India: Who can become India’s No. 9 after Sunil Chhetri’s retirement, in FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers?

The Hindu

India’s match against Kuwait was a momentous occasion, with Sunil Chhetri, India’s highest goal scorer, donning the national colours for the last time. It was a chance for the Blue Tigers to give its talismanic skipper a fitting farewell by bolstering its chances of making it to the third round of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers. READ | Qatar …

9 months, 1 week ago

A huge audience. India, China’s World Cup qualifying hopes are on the line in Asia

Associated Press

The World Cup aspirations of India and China are on the line Tuesday when a defeat could mean elimination from Asian qualifying. If China loses to South Korea in Seoul in the last game of the second round of qualification then it could lose second place in Group C to Thailand, which hosts Singapore in Bangkok. And even though South …

9 months, 1 week ago

T20 World Cup 2024: Title contenders India meet bruised neighbours Pakistan in mother of all clashes

India TV News

IND vs PAK Preview: India and Pakistan will meet in one of the biggest cricket derbies at the T20 World Cup 2024 in New York on Sunday, June 9. Match Details: Match: T20 World Cup 2024, Group A, Match 19 Venue: Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York Date & Time: Sunday, June 9 at 10:30 PM Local Time and …

9 months, 1 week ago

India held to goalless draw in Chhetri’s farewell match

Hindustan Times

There was no victorious sendoff, nor any rousing goal to gild a glittering career. Anwar Ali failing to keep a free header on target in the 12th minute off an Anirudh Thapa corner-kick was the only definite chance to come India’s way in a chaotic first half where Kuwait kept dispossessing the hosts in the midfield. Four minutes later, Thapa …

9 months, 1 week ago

WORLD CUP QUALIFIER | Heartbreak for India and Chhetri as they fail to surmount the Kuwait challenge

The Hindu

India suffered a big blow in its bid to realise a third round spot as it played out a goalless draw against Kuwait in a fifth round Group A league match in round two of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, at the Salt Lake Stadium, here on Thursday. Indian head coach Igor Stimac employed a youthful attacking midfield employing …

9 months, 1 week ago

Thank You, Sunil Chhetri: SUNIL CHETTRI'S INTERNATIONAL CAREER ENDS WITH A 0-0 DRAW

ABP News

India Vs Kuwait Live: Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the India Vs Kuwait FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualification AFC 2nd Round at the Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium in Kolkata. Captain Fantasic, Legend, Iconic, all these words will fall short for today's football match, as Sunil Chettri will don the Indian National Football Team shirt for the very …

9 months, 1 week ago

India vs Kuwait, FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Three key battles to look out for in Sunil Chhetri’s farewell match

The Hindu

India will face Kuwait in a FIFA World Cup qualifying match at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Thursday. The match is not only important due to India’s qualification to the third round but also because captain Sunil Chhetri will be making his 151st and final appearance for the Blue Tigers. FOLLOW: LIVE UPDATES FROM THE INDIA VS KUWAIT FIFA …

9 months, 1 week ago

India vs Kuwait, FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: ‘Win will be a farewell gift for Sunil Chhetri,’ says Subhasish Bose

The Hindu

While the City of Joy has been the Blue Tigers’ home for the past week, Subhasish Bose is perhaps the one feeling most at home. FOLLOW: LIVE UPDATES FROM THE INDIA VS KUWAIT FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFIER “The match against Kuwait is hugely important for us. And apart from Sunil Chhetri, few know better the significance of playing at the …

9 months, 2 weeks ago

A look at Team India's form, top performances, key talking points ahead of T20 WC

Hindustan Times

New Delhi, : Despite the talks around strike rate and lack of great pace bowling options, Team India is heading into the ICC T20 World Cup starting from June 1 with the most series wins and fine performances under their belt. A look at Team India's form, top performances, key talking points ahead of T20 WC India will start their …

10 months ago

Sunil Chhetri: ‘Irreplaceable’ Indian football star finally calls it a day

The Hindu

Chhetri, who carried Indian football on his back for 19 years, will play his final international game for the Blue Tigers against Kuwait on June 6. Star footballer Sunil Chhetri announced his decision to retire from international football after the FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Kuwait on June 6, bringing the curtains down on a career that is unparalleled …

10 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian team for T20 World Cup: Who will keep wickets, can Dube pip Hardik, Kuldeep or Chahal?

The Hindu

As Dinesh Karthik kept clearing the fence in an Indian Premier League fixture against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium, his old friend and the captain of the Indian team, Rohit Sharma, walked up to him, applauded, and said in jest, “ World Cup ke selection ke liye push karna hai isko, shabash! Rohit’s words were significant, with the T20 …

10 months, 3 weeks ago

FIFA World Cup qualifiers 2026: India to have preparatory camp in Bhubaneswar ahead of Kuwait clash

The Hindu

India senior men’s national team will have a four-week preparatory camp in Bhubaneswar, Odisha starting on 10 May, 2024 ahead of the crucial clash against Kuwait in FIFA World Cup qualifiers second round on June 2. !🔴 India Sr men's national team will have a 4-week preparatory camp in Bhubaneswar, Odisha starting 10 May, 2024. The final squad will move …

11 months, 2 weeks ago

India TV Sports Wrap on March 27: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News

The defending champions Chennai Super Kings have reclaimed the top spot on the IPL 2024 points table after beating Gujarat Titans in the seventh game of the season. Top 10 Trending Sports News Stories Chennai Super Kings race to top of IPL 2024 points table CSK have become the first team to win two games in the ongoing season and …

11 months, 2 weeks ago

India vs Afghanistan, WC qualifiers: How can India qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026?

The Hindu

The next edition of the FIFA World Cup will be the largest version of the tournament, expanding from 32 to 48 teams. India is playing Afghanistan in the second round of FIFA World Cup qualifiers at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati Assam. India will have to finish in the top two in the second and third rounds of …

11 months, 3 weeks ago

'We Are Better Prepared Now': Indian Defender Anwar Ali on Facing Afghanistan in FIFA WC Qualifier

News 18

Coming off a disappointing draw, Indian football team defender Anwar Ali said the Blue Tigers are better prepared for their home-leg match against Afghanistan in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. The match will be played here on Tuesday, and India will eye full points after being held to a goalless draw by their lower-ranked opponents in Abha, Saudi Arabia …

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