Former Australian and English fast bowling coach Troy Cooley will replace Paras Mhambhrey, who is expected to join the Indian men’s cricket team as the fast-bowling coach. Cooley, who hails from Australia, spent some memorable spells as fast bowling coach in the past, especially his stint with England. His work with the likes of Steve Harmison, Matthew Hoggard, Simon Jones and Andrew Flintoff helped the Three Lions side script many amazing wins, including the coveted 2005 Ashes triumph. He then worked with Australia for nearly half-a-decade, before he joined Brisbane’s Centre of Excellence. A source from BCCI, as quoted by ESPN Cricinfo, has mentioned that the board’s chairman Sourav Ganguly is hoping…
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Jordan women’s national team has launched a request for investigation with the Asian Football Confederation, accusing Iran national side of fielding a male player in a game played in September. As it turns out, Iran had won the game on penalties and made it to the Women’s Asia Cup for the first time. The game in focus took place on September 25, with Iran locking horns against arch-rivals Jordan in Uzbekistan. Both sides were in desperate need for a win, and the 4-2 victory was pivotal for Iran to make it to the final stage of the tournament. The president of Jordan’s FA, Prince Ali…
Los Blancos are interested in Argentinian hotshot Julian Alvarez, reports Marca. An Argentina international, is lighting up the domestic league, having scored 17 times in 20 appearances this season and helping River Plate climb to the top of the table. European eyes have been turned, as a consequence, with the likes of AC Milan, Juventus, Atletico Madrid, and Real Madrid, keen to recruit him in the coming months. While Kylian Mbappe remains Real Madrid’s primary target, the club is also keeping an eye on several other young forwards; Alvarez being one of them – as per Marca. Los Blancos are prepared to lose Luka Jovic and Mariano Dias in…
Former NZ skipper Daniel Vettori mentioned that Yuzvendra Chahal was unfortunate to not find a place in the playing XI in the game against New Zealand, which the Men in Blue won courtesy of a commanding all-round performance. Vettori mentioned that Chahal should’ve played ahead of Ravichandran Ashwin, whose participation in next year’s T20 World Cup may not be a guarantee. He also hailed his performances in the Indian Premier League, calling him one of the best leg-spinner in the world. He also noted that Venkatesh Iyer getting an opportunity for playing well, should’ve reflected in the management giving an opportunity to…
As has been a recurring theme over the past few years, super-agent Mino Raiola has again hinted that the future of his client Paul Pogba might lie away from Manchester United. Pogba’s contract at the club expires in summer 2022. The Italian spoke of Pogba’s contractual situation in an interview with RAI, but without divulging too much into the subject matter, cryptically hinted that the 28-year-old might be looking for another challenge. “December is the month of dreams… and I can’t stop dreams, but it is better to not speak about Paul. If some former Man Utd players don’t speak…
The Blues are reportedly preparing a move for Leicester City defender Wesley Fofana, despite him currently rehabilitating from a long-term injury, reports FootMercato. Meanwhile, their links with the centre-back come amid their continuous struggle to tie down their defenders. The Frenchman was one of the Premier League’s breakout stars last season but suffered a serious ACL injury before the start of the 2021/22 campaign, which ruled him out for the long term. That, however, hasn’t deterred Chelsea’s interest in him, who are said to be battling with Manchester United for his signature. While the Red Devils aren’t out of contention yet, they,…
Juventus are on the lookout for a new midfielder. Reports have linked the Italian giants with Borussia Dortmund’s Axel Witsel and FC Midtjylland’s Jens Cajuste. Meanwhile, one of their own, Aaron Ramsey, has been linked with a move back to the Premier League. Aaron Ramsey, as Goal understands, is one of the high-wage stars Juventus are looking to sell in the upcoming transfer window. The Welshman has been linked with a return to the Premier League – links that date as far back as 2019 when he signed for the Bianconeri – Everton and Newcastle United among those said to be interested. An ex-Arsenal teammate of…
The Netherlands booked their berth at Qatar’s 2022 FIFA World Cup at the expense of Norway. The Oranje beat their opponents 2-0, sealing their place at the finals, while Turkey’s win over Montenegro saw them move into the play-off spot. Norway, who were one of three teams in contention from Group G, were left on the outside looking in. Already without their talisman Erling Haaland, Norway struggled against a rejuvenated Netherlands. The return of Louis Van Gaal has coincided with a sharp upturn in the Oranje’s form, and their newfound prowess was evident during the early stages when they took the game to their opponents. Memphis Depay and Arnaut Danjuma went close with…
Argentina joined rivals Brazil in qualifying for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The two played out a 0-0 draw on matchday 13 of the qualification process that sealed the Albiceleste’s passage to Qatar. Three spots – two automatic and one play-off – remain up for grabs in the South American group, albeit Ecuador have consolidated their hold on one of those with a win over Chile. Meanwhile, the 0-0 draw between Argentina and Brazil was hardly a drab affair. Although the two sides failed to create clear-cut chances, players from both teams tested the opposite goalkeepers with shots from distance.…
Jesse Lingard and Donny Van De Beek have found it difficult to break into the Manchester United eleven this season. The two are being pursued by several Premier League clubs, with the January transfer window on the horizon. As per the Northern Echo, United would be willing to let go of the Englishman for a fee in the region of 10 million pounds. The Red Devils thought to have asked for more than double that amount when West Ham United approached them for Lingard in the summer, but the player’s value has since declined due to his contract approaching its…