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Indian football hit a new low, getting only one play-off spot in the third-tier AFC Challenge League for 2027-28. This shows a big drop from past years when Indian clubs played in the top AFC Champions League. A former official said, "It is shocking, we were playing in the ACL top division."
Vijay Shankar is retiring from domestic cricket and the IPL after 25 years! He said, "I have decided to retire from playing domestic cricket and IPL to pursue new opportunities." He's thankful for his time playing for India and with teams like Gujarat Titans and Sunrisers Hyderabad, and wants to explore new cricket chances.
French Open players are unhappy about prize money, limiting press conferences to 15 minutes. Coco Gauff said, "This is the first real point of action we have done." They want a bigger share of tournament money. Novak Djokovic, while not officially protesting, spoke about unity in sports.
SRH and RCB are playing tonight, and it's a big game to decide who gets a top-two finish! Both teams are already in the playoffs. The toss, happening at 7:00 PM IST, will be super important because of dew. They're saying "key bowlers aim for early breakthroughs."
Young Maaya Rajeshwaran is ready to "compete and fight it out" at the junior French Open. The 16-year-old, ranked 27th by ITF, has been training in Europe and is now comfortable on clay courts. She's aiming for experience and is happy to play on any surface.
Punjab Kings is in a tough spot, needing a win against Lucknow Super Giants on Saturday to keep playoff hopes alive. After a strong start, they've lost six straight games. Their batting is powerful, but their bowling has struggled, with Arshdeep Singh conceding many runs. Coach Ricky Ponting said, "Arshdeep has been getting back to his best."
Young KKR batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi is out of the IPL due to a concussion and broken finger. He got hurt trying to catch a ball on May 20. KKR assistant coach Shane Watson said, "he ended up having some neck pain." This is a big loss for the team as they push for the playoffs.
Chennai Super Kings had a tough IPL season, missing playoffs for the third year. Injuries and confusing tactics hurt them, with "the team's growing injury list" often outweighing wins. They struggled to use players well, like not playing Akeal Hosein enough. Even big buys didn't perform as expected, and MS Dhoni's absence due to injury was felt.
Tonight, SRH hosts RCB in a big IPL match to decide who finishes top two! Both teams are already in, but this game is key for playoff advantage. The article mentions, "this critical encounter will fundamentally decide," and with Hyderabad's strong home record and a high-scoring pitch, it promises to be exciting.
Wow, Sourav Ganguly is still got it! He recently smashed a century, scoring 132 runs off just 68 balls in a fun gully cricket game. People online were amazed seeing the 53-year-old play so well, with one user saying "he looked completely at ease." It's like he turned back time!
East Bengal finally won the ISL title after 22 years, beating Inter Kashi on Thursday! Their striker, Youssef Ezzejjari, got the Golden Boot with 11 goals. Sportstar picked their "team of the season," highlighting players like Ezzejjari and Anwar Ali. This win marks a big moment for the club.
East Bengal's coach, Oscar Bruzon, might stay after winning the league title! He said, "I will not make any move till June." After a historic win, he's open to talks if the club has a clear plan for next season. This is great news for fans after 22 years!