Leg-spinner Ryan Burl took a career-best five wickets for 10 runs to help Zimbabwe beat Australia by three wickets on Saturday and a consolation win in the third one-day cricket international.

Australia won the first two matches by five and eight wickets, respectively, after winning the toss and sending Zimbabwe in to bat.

But Zimbabwe captain Regis Chakabva won the coin flip on Saturday and the story was a much different one as the visitors took three wickets inside the first 10 overs and bowled Australia out for 141 runs.

In reply, Zimbabwe reached its victory target with 66 balls to spare. Chakabva top-scored with 37 runs and Tadiwanashe Marumani added 35 on way to a winning total of 142-7. It was Zimbabwe's first ODI victory over Australia in Australia.

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Josh Hazlewood led the Australian bowlers with three wickets. Veteran Australian opener David Warner came within just six runs of ending his century drought. Warner hit 94 off 96 balls to add a degree of respectability to the total.

Left-arm seamer Richard Ngarava got skipper Aaron Finch for the third time in three ODIs. From the other end, Victor Nyauchi trapped Steve Smith leg before for one, the Australian unable to get the call reversed in a review.

Alex Carey was next to fall, caught behind after an erratic shot that left Australia 31-3 off nine overs. Marcus Stoinis and Cameron Green swiftly followed as Warner kept the scoreboard ticking from the other end.

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Warner's pull shot shortly after was gathered on the boundary to deprive him of a much-needed century. He hit 14 fours and two sixers at a strike rate of 97.9.

It's been 54 innings across all formats since Warner's last century with Saturday's total the fourth time he's been dismissed in the 90s.

The series was played in northern Queensland state as part of the International Cricket Council's Super League competition for ODIs. Both teams are preparing for the Twenty20 Cricket World Cup which starts in Australia on Oct.

Leg-spinner Ryan Burl took a career-best five wickets for 10 runs to help Zimbabwe beat Australia by three wickets on Saturday and a consolation win in the third one-day cricket international.

Leg-spinner Ryan Burl took a career-best five wickets for 10 runs to help Zimbabwe beat Australia by three wickets on Saturday and a consolation win in the third one-day cricket international. Australia won the first two matches by five and eight wickets, respectively, after winning the toss and sending Zimbabwe in to bat. But Zimbabwe captain Regis Chakabva won the coin flip on Saturday and the story was a much different one as the visitors took three wickets inside the first 10 overs and bowled Australia out for 141 runs. In reply, Zimbabwe reached its victory target with 66 balls to spare. Chakabva top-scored with 37 runs and Tadiwanashe Marumani added 35 on way to a winning total of 142-7. It was Zimbabwe's first ODI victory over Australia in Australia. Also Read: Pakistan demolish Hong Kong in latest outing to confirm spot in Super Four Josh Hazlewood led the Australian bowlers with three wickets. Veteran Australian opener David Warner came within just six runs of ending his century drought. Warner hit 94 off 96 balls to add a degree of respectability to the total. Left-arm seamer Richard Ngarava got skipper Aaron Finch for the third time in three ODIs. From the other end, Victor Nyauchi trapped Steve Smith leg before for one, the Australian unable to get the call reversed in a review. Alex Carey was next to fall, caught behind after an erratic shot that left Australia 31-3 off nine overs. Marcus Stoinis and Cameron Green swiftly followed as Warner kept the scoreboard ticking from the other end. Also Read: England dealt with a major blow as Jonny Bairstow suffers injury after freak accident Warner's pull shot shortly after was gathered on the boundary to deprive him of a much-needed century. He hit 14 fours and two sixers at a strike rate of 97.9. It's been 54 innings across all formats since Warner's last century with Saturday's total the fourth time he's been dismissed in the 90s. The series was played in northern Queensland state as part of the International Cricket Council's Super League competition for ODIs. Both teams are preparing for the Twenty20 Cricket World Cup which starts in Australia on Oct.

Zimbabwe script history, clinch maiden ODI win against Australia Down Under

Tensions flared up in the US Open 2022 on Thursday as Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk refused to shake hands with Belarusian Victoria Azarenka after their second-round clash. Azarenka defeated Kostyuk 6-2,6-2 in straight games before the duo ditched the traditional handshake to just tap their racquets.

While she ditched Azarenka, Kostyuk was seen shaking hands with the chair umpire and other officials. The&nbsp;acrimony over Russia's invasion of Ukraine was felt on the court at the US Open after&nbsp;Kostyuk's action. This is not the first time, the Ukrainian tennis star has taken a stand against Russian and Belarusian athletes.

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In April The 20-year-old had led a group of players from Ukraine in demanding the Russian and Belarusian players denounce the war and clarify their stand. The Ukrainian players urged ATP, WTA and the ITF to ban those Russian and Belarusian players who didn't denounce Russian President Vladimir Putin and the country's invasion of Ukraine.

Kostyuk, who has been quite vocal against Russia's invasion of Ukraine, had also backed Wimbledon's decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players from competing in the tournament earlier this year. Ahead of her 2nd-round clash against Azarenka, tensions were expected to flare up.&nbsp;

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Explaining her refusal to shake hands with Azarenka, Kostyuk said she didn't know a single tennis player from Russia or Belarus who publicly criticised their governments for the war in Ukraine.

“It was my choice, I feel like I don’t know any single person who condemned the war publicly, and the actions of their government, so I don’t feel like I can support this. Don’t get me wrong, she’s a great competitor. But, it has nothing to do with her being a human being,"&nbsp;Kostyuk said at the post-match presser after her loss against Azarenka.

Azarenka also expressed her thoughts in her post-match presser where she said she is “open any time to listen, to try to understand, to sympathize,” if Kostyuk wanted to speak to her. The Belarusian also said she believes empathy is really important in the present world.

Tensions flared up in the US Open 2022 on Thursday as Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk refused to shake hands with Belarusian Victoria Azarenka after their second-round clash.

Tensions flared up in the US Open 2022 on Thursday as Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk refused to shake hands with Belarusian Victoria Azarenka after their second-round clash. Azarenka defeated Kostyuk 6-2,6-2 in straight games before the duo ditched the traditional handshake to just tap their racquets. While she ditched Azarenka, Kostyuk was seen shaking hands with the chair umpire and other officials. The acrimony over Russia's invasion of Ukraine was felt on the court at the US Open after Kostyuk's action. This is not the first time, the Ukrainian tennis star has taken a stand against Russian and Belarusian athletes. For the armed forces of Ukraine Kostyuk-Azarenka handshake aka cold racquet tap pic.twitter.com/EJHCp22i19 — JB (@Brar_JSB) September 1, 2022 × Also Read: US Open 2022 - Rafael Nadal overcomes early scare and bloody nose to reach third round In April The 20-year-old had led a group of players from Ukraine in demanding the Russian and Belarusian players denounce the war and clarify their stand. The Ukrainian players urged ATP, WTA and the ITF to ban those Russian and Belarusian players who didn't denounce Russian President Vladimir Putin and the country's invasion of Ukraine. Kostyuk, who has been quite vocal against Russia's invasion of Ukraine, had also backed Wimbledon's decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players from competing in the tournament earlier this year. Ahead of her 2nd-round clash against Azarenka, tensions were expected to flare up. Also Read: Spanish teenage sensation Carlos Alcaraz tames Federico Coria to reach US Open third round Explaining her refusal to shake hands with Azarenka, Kostyuk said she didn't know a single tennis player from Russia or Belarus who publicly criticised their governments for the war in Ukraine. “It was my choice, I feel like I don’t know any single person who condemned the war publicly, and the actions of their government, so I don’t feel like I can support this. Don’t get me wrong, she’s a great competitor. But, it has nothing to do with her being a human being," Kostyuk said at the post-match presser after her loss against Azarenka. Azarenka also expressed her thoughts in her post-match presser where she said she is “open any time to listen, to try to understand, to sympathize,” if Kostyuk wanted to speak to her. The Belarusian also said she believes empathy is really important in the present world.

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KL Rahul has struggled with the willow ever since making his comeback from injury. The opening batter returned for the Men in Bue in their recently-concluded tour of Zimbabwe where he led the team in the absence of several senior players. He is currently in action for the Men in Blue in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022.

Rahul has been India's first-choice opener in white-ball cricket for a while now and has been opening the batting with captain Rohit Sharma in the ongoing Asia Cup after his return. However, his performances have been far from impressive so far as the stylish right-hander has been widely criticised over his timid approach in the shortest format.

He was dismissed for a duck in India's opening game against Pakistan and followed it up with a woeful 36-run knock in&nbsp;39 balls against minnows Hong Kong in their second game. Amid his struggles with the willow, India legend Sunil Gavaskar has issued a stern warning to Rahul.

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Former India captain Gavaskar believes Rahul's poor form is a huge concern for the Indian team heading into the T20 World Cup 2022 later this year and that he should be replaced if cannot spark a turnaround. Gavaskar named Shubman Gill as an ideal replacement for Rahul at the top.

"See, Shubman Gill has batted so brilliantly in Zimbabwe and West Indies so there definitely is a stiff fight for the opening slot, the fight is tough. So if you aren't scoring runs and not in form then it's concerning. It's a matter of the World Cup, where you should only take players who are in form," Gavaskar said on Sports Tak.

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Gill is not the only contender for the second opening slot as far as T20I are concerned for Team India. The likes of Ishan Kishan and Ruturaj Gaikwad are also in the fray and have been waiting in the wings for opportunities. Gavaskar believes India cannot take a chance with Rahul as only a handful of T20I matches remain in the run-up to the T20 World Cup.

"There is no scope of taking a chance with someone there, hoping that after 2-3 matches, a player will return to form. No. Because all World Cup matches are tough. Rahul has a few matches left and he will have to score runs otherwise, the selection committee will think what to do next," Gavaskar explained.

KL Rahul has struggled with the willow ever since making his comeback from injury. The opening batter returned for the Men in Bue in their recently-concluded tour of Zimbabwe where he led the team in the absence of several senior players.

KL Rahul has struggled with the willow ever since making his comeback from injury. The opening batter returned for the Men in Bue in their recently-concluded tour of Zimbabwe where he led the team in the absence of several senior players. He is currently in action for the Men in Blue in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022. Rahul has been India's first-choice opener in white-ball cricket for a while now and has been opening the batting with captain Rohit Sharma in the ongoing Asia Cup after his return. However, his performances have been far from impressive so far as the stylish right-hander has been widely criticised over his timid approach in the shortest format. He was dismissed for a duck in India's opening game against Pakistan and followed it up with a woeful 36-run knock in 39 balls against minnows Hong Kong in their second game. Amid his struggles with the willow, India legend Sunil Gavaskar has issued a stern warning to Rahul. Also Read: Rohit Sharma alludes to a potential cinematic debut in cryptic post on social media Former India captain Gavaskar believes Rahul's poor form is a huge concern for the Indian team heading into the T20 World Cup 2022 later this year and that he should be replaced if cannot spark a turnaround. Gavaskar named Shubman Gill as an ideal replacement for Rahul at the top. "See, Shubman Gill has batted so brilliantly in Zimbabwe and West Indies so there definitely is a stiff fight for the opening slot, the fight is tough. So if you aren't scoring runs and not in form then it's concerning. It's a matter of the World Cup, where you should only take players who are in form," Gavaskar said on Sports Tak. Also Read: Virat Kohli bags impressive T20I record following inspiring performance against Hong Kong in Asia Cup Gill is not the only contender for the second opening slot as far as T20I are concerned for Team India. The likes of Ishan Kishan and Ruturaj Gaikwad are also in the fray and have been waiting in the wings for opportunities. Gavaskar believes India cannot take a chance with Rahul as only a handful of T20I matches remain in the run-up to the T20 World Cup. "There is no scope of taking a chance with someone there, hoping that after 2-3 matches, a player will return to form. No. Because all World Cup matches are tough. Rahul has a few matches left and he will have to score runs otherwise, the selection committee will think what to do next," Gavaskar explained.

'No scope of taking a chance': Sunil Gavaskar issues warning to struggling KL Rahul ahead of T20 WC 2022

Rafa Nadal overcame a horrid start and a bloody nose to beat Fabio Fognini 2-6 6-4 6-2 6-1 and reach the third round of the U.S Open on Thursday.

The veteran Italian came out flying to build a set and a 4-2 lead as Nadal struggled to find a rhythm, raising the possibility of an upset like the one Fognini memorably pulled off against the Spaniard at Arthur Ashe Stadium seven years ago.

Nadal steadied the ship and looked to be cruising to the finish line when, while leading 3-0 in the fourth set, he was struck on the nose by his racket when it hit the court and bounced back sharply.

That led to a medical time out where the 22-time Grand Slam champion lay on his back with his eyes closed as a pink bandage was applied to stop the bleeding.

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Nadal regrouped and with the backing of the partisan crowd sealed the win on Fognini's 60th unforced error to end the ugly affair in which the players combined for 15 breaks of serve and 11 double faults.

"For more than one-and-a-half hours I was not competing, it was one of my worst starts ever," Nadal said in an on-court interview.

"When this happens, hopefully not too often, you have to stay positive and stay patient. The match is long."

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Next up for Nadal is Richard Gasquet, who defeated Serbia's Miomir Kecmanovic 6-2 6-4 4-6 6-4 earlier in the day.

Nadal is 18-0 lifetime against the Frenchman.

Rafa Nadal overcame a horrid start and a bloody nose to beat Fabio Fognini 2-6 6-4 6-2 6-1 and reach the third round of the U.S Open on Thursday. The veteran Italian came out flying to build a set and a 4-2 lead as Nadal struggled to find a rhythm, raising the possibility of an upset like the one Fognini memorably pulled off against the Spaniard at Arthur Ashe Stadium seven years ago.

Rafa Nadal overcame a horrid start and a bloody nose to beat Fabio Fognini 2-6 6-4 6-2 6-1 and reach the third round of the U.S Open on Thursday. The veteran Italian came out flying to build a set and a 4-2 lead as Nadal struggled to find a rhythm, raising the possibility of an upset like the one Fognini memorably pulled off against the Spaniard at Arthur Ashe Stadium seven years ago. Nadal steadied the ship and looked to be cruising to the finish line when, while leading 3-0 in the fourth set, he was struck on the nose by his racket when it hit the court and bounced back sharply. That led to a medical time out where the 22-time Grand Slam champion lay on his back with his eyes closed as a pink bandage was applied to stop the bleeding. Also Read: Spanish teenage sensation Carlos Alcaraz tames Federico Coria to reach US Open third round Nadal regrouped and with the backing of the partisan crowd sealed the win on Fognini's 60th unforced error to end the ugly affair in which the players combined for 15 breaks of serve and 11 double faults. "For more than one-and-a-half hours I was not competing, it was one of my worst starts ever," Nadal said in an on-court interview. "When this happens, hopefully not too often, you have to stay positive and stay patient. The match is long." Also Read: Biggest controversies involving tennis legend Serena Williams Next up for Nadal is Richard Gasquet, who defeated Serbia's Miomir Kecmanovic 6-2 6-4 4-6 6-4 earlier in the day. Nadal is 18-0 lifetime against the Frenchman.

US Open 2022: Rafael Nadal overcomes early scare and bloody nose to reach third round

Indian javelin superstar Neeraj Chopra has been sweating it out ahead of the all-important Diamond League finals in Zurich this month. Chopra recently finished on top of the podium in the Lausanne Diamond League with an impressive throw of 89.08m to become the first Indian to win a Diamond League title.

The 24-year-old dominated the Lausanne leg of the Diamond League and will now battle for the ultimate glory in the finals in Zurich. Chopra has already established his credentials as one of the best athletes in the country and the expectations skyrocket whenever he takes the field in a final.

However, this time around, Chopra faces stiff competition in the Diamond League finals which will see some of the best javelin throwers from around the world compete for the elusive gold medal. Chopra, who is yet to breach the 90m barrier had recently said he was not 100 per cent fit yet and is looking to reach his top form ahead of the Diamond League finals.

Chopra picked up a grin injury during the final of the World Athletics Championships earlier this year which saw him pull out from the Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham. He made his comeback in the Lausanne Diamond League and impressed yet again with his 89.08m throw to seal the top spot.

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Ahead of the Diamond League&nbsp;finals, Chopra shared a training video on his social media accounts where he can be seen jumping over hurdles. The javelin star's inspiring training video has broken the internet with many lauding him for his hard work.

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The top six javelin throwers have qualified for the finals in Zurich after the conclusion of the four Diamond League legs in Doha, Stockholm, Silesia, and Lausanne. Chopra along with world champion Anderson Peters, Julian Weber, Jakub Vadlejch, Leandro Ramos and Gailums Patriks will compete in the finals in Zurich this month.

Chopra, who missed out on the 90m mark closely in the&nbsp; Lausanne Diamond League, will be aiming&nbsp;to break the barrier in the finals in Zurich.

Indian javelin superstar Neeraj Chopra has been sweating it out ahead of the all-important Diamond League finals in Zurich this month. Chopra recently finished on top of the podium in the Lausanne Diamond League with an impressive throw of 89.

Indian javelin superstar Neeraj Chopra has been sweating it out ahead of the all-important Diamond League finals in Zurich this month. Chopra recently finished on top of the podium in the Lausanne Diamond League with an impressive throw of 89.08m to become the first Indian to win a Diamond League title. The 24-year-old dominated the Lausanne leg of the Diamond League and will now battle for the ultimate glory in the finals in Zurich. Chopra has already established his credentials as one of the best athletes in the country and the expectations skyrocket whenever he takes the field in a final. However, this time around, Chopra faces stiff competition in the Diamond League finals which will see some of the best javelin throwers from around the world compete for the elusive gold medal. Chopra, who is yet to breach the 90m barrier had recently said he was not 100 per cent fit yet and is looking to reach his top form ahead of the Diamond League finals. Chopra picked up a grin injury during the final of the World Athletics Championships earlier this year which saw him pull out from the Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham. He made his comeback in the Lausanne Diamond League and impressed yet again with his 89.08m throw to seal the top spot. Also Read: Neeraj Chopra scripts history again, becomes first Indian to win Lausanne Diamond League title Ahead of the Diamond League finals, Chopra shared a training video on his social media accounts where he can be seen jumping over hurdles. The javelin star's inspiring training video has broken the internet with many lauding him for his hard work. pic.twitter.com/IYWm0AlmVR — Neeraj Chopra (@Neeraj_chopra1) September 1, 2022 × Also Read: Tokyo Olympics to World Championships: A look at Neeraj Chopra's memorable medal triumphs The top six javelin throwers have qualified for the finals in Zurich after the conclusion of the four Diamond League legs in Doha, Stockholm, Silesia, and Lausanne. Chopra along with world champion Anderson Peters, Julian Weber, Jakub Vadlejch, Leandro Ramos and Gailums Patriks will compete in the finals in Zurich this month. Chopra, who missed out on the 90m mark closely in the Lausanne Diamond League, will be aiming to break the barrier in the finals in Zurich.

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Teenager Carlos Alcaraz fended off a late push from veteran Argentine Federico Coria to emerge with a 6-2 6-1 7-5 win on Thursday to reach the U.S. Open third round where he will face American Jenson Brooksby.

The young Spaniard used his all-court speed and punishing forehand to win the final 10 points of the first set and broke Coria's serve to open the second to cruise to a 2-0 sets lead.&nbsp;

Coria refused to go down without a fight and pushed Alcaraz in a marathon game at 4-4 in the third set.&nbsp;

But the third seed, who saved 14 of the 15 break points he faced in the match, rifled two unreturnable serves to get out of trouble and sealed the win with a two-handed backhand for his 46th victory of the year.

"It's been a great year for me but it's not the end of the year," Alcaraz said.&nbsp;

"I am very happy to be the player with the most victories but I have to look forward and go for it."

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Next up Alcaraz is a meeting with Brooksby who beat Cincinnati Open champion and 25th seed Borna Coric 6-4 7-6(10) 6-1 earlier in the day.&nbsp;

The Californian saved seven set points in the tense second set to reach the third round at Flushing Meadows for the second consecutive year. Last year, he took the first set off Novak Djokovic before falling to the tournament's finalist.

"I was proud of my mental resolve to be able to save a lot of set points like that in a row and just stay in the present," Brooksby told reporters.&nbsp;

"I was able to focus on what I have been working on, and to see that come through today is a great feeling."

Brooksby's emphatic shouts of "Come on!" got under Coric's skin leading the Croatian to tell the chair umpire that while he respected the 21-year-old's fight, "It's a bit too much, it's every point".

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Brooksby said he used Coric's frustration to his advantage.&nbsp;

"That's definitely a time if the opponent is frustrated, I can see this is the time to stay focused and stay on him and try to break him down," he said.&nbsp;

"Whoever that is or whatever situation that is, it's always a good thing to see."

Teenager Carlos Alcaraz fended off a late push from veteran Argentine Federico Coria to emerge with a 6-2 6-1 7-5 win on Thursday to reach the U.S. Open third round where he will face American Jenson Brooksby.

Teenager Carlos Alcaraz fended off a late push from veteran Argentine Federico Coria to emerge with a 6-2 6-1 7-5 win on Thursday to reach the U.S. Open third round where he will face American Jenson Brooksby. The young Spaniard used his all-court speed and punishing forehand to win the final 10 points of the first set and broke Coria's serve to open the second to cruise to a 2-0 sets lead. Coria refused to go down without a fight and pushed Alcaraz in a marathon game at 4-4 in the third set. But the third seed, who saved 14 of the 15 break points he faced in the match, rifled two unreturnable serves to get out of trouble and sealed the win with a two-handed backhand for his 46th victory of the year. "It's been a great year for me but it's not the end of the year," Alcaraz said. "I am very happy to be the player with the most victories but I have to look forward and go for it." Also Read: Serena Williams marches on in US Open, beats No.2 seed Anett Kontaveit Next up Alcaraz is a meeting with Brooksby who beat Cincinnati Open champion and 25th seed Borna Coric 6-4 7-6(10) 6-1 earlier in the day. The Californian saved seven set points in the tense second set to reach the third round at Flushing Meadows for the second consecutive year. Last year, he took the first set off Novak Djokovic before falling to the tournament's finalist. "I was proud of my mental resolve to be able to save a lot of set points like that in a row and just stay in the present," Brooksby told reporters. "I was able to focus on what I have been working on, and to see that come through today is a great feeling." Brooksby's emphatic shouts of "Come on!" got under Coric's skin leading the Croatian to tell the chair umpire that while he respected the 21-year-old's fight, "It's a bit too much, it's every point". Also Read: Former champion Andy Murray enters US Open last 32 for first time in six years Brooksby said he used Coric's frustration to his advantage. "That's definitely a time if the opponent is frustrated, I can see this is the time to stay focused and stay on him and try to break him down," he said. "Whoever that is or whatever situation that is, it's always a good thing to see."

Spanish teenage sensation Carlos Alcaraz tames Federico Coria to reach US Open third round

Sri Lanka batter Bhanuka Rajapaksa has compared his team's rivalry with Bangladesh in cricket to that of arch-rivals India and Pakistan. Sri Lanka defeated Bangladesh by two wickets in a thrilling encounter in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022 on Thursday to knock them out of the tournament.

India and Pakistan share one of the greatest rivalries in the history of cricket. It is a blockbuster affair when the two teams meet irrespective of the competition. Rajapaksa believes the rivalry between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh has also intensified over the years and brings the fans on the edge of their seats.

There were several heated moments between the two teams as they locked horns in the Asia Cup on Thursday. They were also involved in war of words off the pitch and Sri Lankan all-rounder Chamika Karunaratne added fuel to the fire by pulling off the 'Naagin dance' (snake dance) in the dugout&nbsp;after his team's 2-wicket win in Dubai.

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Speaking about the rivalry between the two teams, Rajapaksa said it is like when India and Pakistan play each other. "It's like India-Pakistan playing. Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are rivals. But we are really good friends off the field," the Sri Lankan batter said in the post-match presser.

It was a valiant effort from Sri Lanka as they didn't head into the game as favourites. They even ended up conceding 183 runs after winning the toss and opting to bowl first. However, a brilliant knock of 60 runs from wicket-keeper batter Kusal Mendis and captain Dasun Shanaka's 33-ball 45 helped them chase down the target of 184 runs with four balls to spare.

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Rajapaksa believes the win will serve as a huge confidence booster for the Sri Lankan players ahead of the Super Four stage. Explaining the secret behind their good show against Bangladesh, the batter said playing together in the last few months has brought the team closer.

"We are happy because after winning a game, it's quite thrilling and what we need is winning games. We came here to justify ourselves to the UAE. This tournament was supposed to be held in Sri Lanka, but unfortunately, with the situation back home, we couldn't keep it in Sri Lanka," said Rajapaksa.

"But with all the experience that the players have gained playing together in the last maybe 12 or 15 months, it has brought us much closer as a team," he added.

Sri Lanka batter Bhanuka Rajapaksa has compared his team's rivalry with Bangladesh in cricket to that of arch-rivals India and Pakistan. Sri Lanka defeated Bangladesh by two wickets in a thrilling encounter in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022 on Thursday to knock them out of the tournament.

Sri Lanka batter Bhanuka Rajapaksa has compared his team's rivalry with Bangladesh in cricket to that of arch-rivals India and Pakistan. Sri Lanka defeated Bangladesh by two wickets in a thrilling encounter in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022 on Thursday to knock them out of the tournament. India and Pakistan share one of the greatest rivalries in the history of cricket. It is a blockbuster affair when the two teams meet irrespective of the competition. Rajapaksa believes the rivalry between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh has also intensified over the years and brings the fans on the edge of their seats. There were several heated moments between the two teams as they locked horns in the Asia Cup on Thursday. They were also involved in war of words off the pitch and Sri Lankan all-rounder Chamika Karunaratne added fuel to the fire by pulling off the 'Naagin dance' (snake dance) in the dugout after his team's 2-wicket win in Dubai. Also Read: Ravindra Jadeja ruled out of Asia Cup 2022, Axar Patel named replacement Speaking about the rivalry between the two teams, Rajapaksa said it is like when India and Pakistan play each other. "It's like India-Pakistan playing. Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are rivals. But we are really good friends off the field," the Sri Lankan batter said in the post-match presser. It was a valiant effort from Sri Lanka as they didn't head into the game as favourites. They even ended up conceding 183 runs after winning the toss and opting to bowl first. However, a brilliant knock of 60 runs from wicket-keeper batter Kusal Mendis and captain Dasun Shanaka's 33-ball 45 helped them chase down the target of 184 runs with four balls to spare. Also Read: WATCH - Sri Lankan player does bizarre dance to mock Bangladesh after knocking them out of Asia Cup 2022 Rajapaksa believes the win will serve as a huge confidence booster for the Sri Lankan players ahead of the Super Four stage. Explaining the secret behind their good show against Bangladesh, the batter said playing together in the last few months has brought the team closer. "We are happy because after winning a game, it's quite thrilling and what we need is winning games. We came here to justify ourselves to the UAE. This tournament was supposed to be held in Sri Lanka, but unfortunately, with the situation back home, we couldn't keep it in Sri Lanka," said Rajapaksa. "But with all the experience that the players have gained playing together in the last maybe 12 or 15 months, it has brought us much closer as a team," he added.

Asia Cup 2022: Bangladesh-Sri Lanka rivalry is like India vs Pakistan, says Lankan batter Bhanuka Rajapaksa

Hong Kong batsman Kinchit Shah usually handles the family diamond business and he sparkled in a losing cause against India, studding an innings of 30 with two fours and a six in the T20 Asia Cup.

The Mumbai-born vice-captain, who proposed to his girlfriend after the match in Dubai on Wednesday, is part of an eclectic mix of pizza delivery men and university students representing Hong Kong against Asia's cricket giants in the UAE this week.&nbsp;

The talented band of expatriates have been on the road since June, culminating in a berth in the main draw of the six-nation Asia Cup after winning all three qualifying matches.&nbsp;

They lost to top-ranked India by 40 runs on Wednesday, but only after a fight in their chase of 193.

Their next match against Pakistan on Friday in Sharjah could be their last in the tournament, but skipper Nizakat Khan said they had been flooded with praise from loved ones in their adopted home.

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"We have lots of support back in Hong Kong. We have lots of messages from family and friends," said Pakistan-born Nizakat.

"It's a big learning curve for us to play against India and Pakistan. We take something out of these two games and hopefully the players learn a lot."

The team's media manager Smita Chhetri told AFP that three players, Babar Hayat, Ehsan Khan and Yasim Murtaza, have recently become fathers but have only seen their newborns on video calls. For most players in Hong Kong, cricket is not the only means of livelihood as opportunities for the national team are few and far between.

"A few of our players are doing food delivery service part time," Chhetri said. "And few of them are teachers as well as handling family businesses like Kinchit Shah."

Fast bowler Ayush Shukla, a 19-year-old university student, celebrated the wicket of India skipper Rohit Sharma with a scream and fist bumps when he got the opener caught at mid-on for 21.

The experienced Hayat top-scored with 41, Kinchit made 30, Zeeshan Ali was 26 not out and Manchester-born Scott McKechnie smacked an unbeaten 16 off eight balls as they all impressed in a rare chance to play at the highest level.

"These are the opportunities for individuals as well," said Nizakat, adding his team were making the most of their time at the Asia Cup by picking the brains of world-class Pakistani cricketers.

"We have players that can play franchise cricket and this is the time they can show how good they are."

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Nizakat, 30, an all-rounder who bowls leg-spin, is one of several players from Pakistan's Punjab region who found their way into the Hong Kong national team.

Ehsan Khan, who once represented the city of Rawalpindi in Pakistan, returned final qualifier man-of-the-match figures of 4-24 with his off-spin. Hong Kong are coached by former Ireland fast bowler Trent Johnston, who said they deserved their place in the top-tier tournament.

"They believe in themselves," he said.&nbsp;

"They go out there and execute their plans, play positive cricket and I think it's a great opportunity for the world to see how good at cricket Hong Kong is."&nbsp; 
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Hong Kong batsman Kinchit Shah usually handles the family diamond business and he sparkled in a losing cause against India, studding an innings of 30 with two fours and a six in the T20 Asia Cup.

Hong Kong batsman Kinchit Shah usually handles the family diamond business and he sparkled in a losing cause against India, studding an innings of 30 with two fours and a six in the T20 Asia Cup. The Mumbai-born vice-captain, who proposed to his girlfriend after the match in Dubai on Wednesday, is part of an eclectic mix of pizza delivery men and university students representing Hong Kong against Asia's cricket giants in the UAE this week. The talented band of expatriates have been on the road since June, culminating in a berth in the main draw of the six-nation Asia Cup after winning all three qualifying matches. They lost to top-ranked India by 40 runs on Wednesday, but only after a fight in their chase of 193. Their next match against Pakistan on Friday in Sharjah could be their last in the tournament, but skipper Nizakat Khan said they had been flooded with praise from loved ones in their adopted home. Also Read: Bangladesh-Sri Lanka rivalry is like India vs Pakistan, says Sri Lanka batter Bhanuka Rajapaksa "We have lots of support back in Hong Kong. We have lots of messages from family and friends," said Pakistan-born Nizakat. "It's a big learning curve for us to play against India and Pakistan. We take something out of these two games and hopefully the players learn a lot." The team's media manager Smita Chhetri told AFP that three players, Babar Hayat, Ehsan Khan and Yasim Murtaza, have recently become fathers but have only seen their newborns on video calls. For most players in Hong Kong, cricket is not the only means of livelihood as opportunities for the national team are few and far between. "A few of our players are doing food delivery service part time," Chhetri said. "And few of them are teachers as well as handling family businesses like Kinchit Shah." Fast bowler Ayush Shukla, a 19-year-old university student, celebrated the wicket of India skipper Rohit Sharma with a scream and fist bumps when he got the opener caught at mid-on for 21. The experienced Hayat top-scored with 41, Kinchit made 30, Zeeshan Ali was 26 not out and Manchester-born Scott McKechnie smacked an unbeaten 16 off eight balls as they all impressed in a rare chance to play at the highest level. "These are the opportunities for individuals as well," said Nizakat, adding his team were making the most of their time at the Asia Cup by picking the brains of world-class Pakistani cricketers. "We have players that can play franchise cricket and this is the time they can show how good they are." Also Read: Huge blow for India as Ravindra Jadeja ruled out of Asia Cup 2022, Axar Patel named replacement Nizakat, 30, an all-rounder who bowls leg-spin, is one of several players from Pakistan's Punjab region who found their way into the Hong Kong national team. Ehsan Khan, who once represented the city of Rawalpindi in Pakistan, returned final qualifier man-of-the-match figures of 4-24 with his off-spin. Hong Kong are coached by former Ireland fast bowler Trent Johnston, who said they deserved their place in the top-tier tournament. "They believe in themselves," he said. "They go out there and execute their plans, play positive cricket and I think it's a great opportunity for the world to see how good at cricket Hong Kong is."

Businessmen to delivery boys: Hong Kong cricketers shine on big stage

In a huge blow to the Indian team ahead of the Super 4 stage, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has been ruled out of the tournament due to an injury. Jadeja looked&nbsp;in fine form with the bat and the ball in India's first two games against Pakistan and Hong Kong. However, he sustained an injury in his right knee and will miss the remainder of the tournament.

The star all-rounder will be replaced by Axar Patel, who was one of the standbys in India's squad for the Asia Cup. Axar will join the rest of the Indian squad in Dubai soon and might feature in India's first Super 4 clash against the winner of Friday's meeting between Pakistan and Hong Kong.

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Jadeja's injury is a concern for the Indian team with not too many games left in the run-up to the T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia later this year. Earlier this year, the all-rounder had sustained a rib injury during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 and was ruled out midway through the season.

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While his form has never been into question, Jadeja's recent injury record is a sign of worry for the Indian team considering he is among the first-choice all-rounders for the team in T20Is alongside the in-form Hardik Pandya. Jadeja's absence will also hurt India's chances in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022.

Jadeja played a crucial knock of 35 runs in India's opener against Pakistan to help the Men in Bue get off to a winning start in the tournament with a five-wicket victory. He didn't get a chance to bat in India's next game against Hong Kong but returned with a wicket with the ball while giving away only 11 runs.

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While Axar is a like-to-like replacement for Jadeja, in his absence, Deepa Hooda can also be slotted into the playing XI. Hooda has been in top-notch form with the bat in white-ball cricket for India this year and can also prove to be a handy option with the ball in the middle overs.

In a huge blow to the Indian team ahead of the Super 4 stage, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has been ruled out of the tournament due to an injury. Jadeja looked in fine form with the bat and the ball in India's first two games against Pakistan and Hong Kong.

In a huge blow to the Indian team ahead of the Super 4 stage, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has been ruled out of the tournament due to an injury. Jadeja looked in fine form with the bat and the ball in India's first two games against Pakistan and Hong Kong. However, he sustained an injury in his right knee and will miss the remainder of the tournament. The star all-rounder will be replaced by Axar Patel, who was one of the standbys in India's squad for the Asia Cup. Axar will join the rest of the Indian squad in Dubai soon and might feature in India's first Super 4 clash against the winner of Friday's meeting between Pakistan and Hong Kong. NEWS - Axar Patel replaces injured Ravindra Jadeja in Asia Cup squad. More details here - https://t.co/NvcBjeXOv4 #AsiaCup2022 — BCCI (@BCCI) September 2, 2022 × Jadeja's injury is a concern for the Indian team with not too many games left in the run-up to the T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia later this year. Earlier this year, the all-rounder had sustained a rib injury during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 and was ruled out midway through the season. Also Read: I just hope to see Virat Kohli back at his best in T20 World Cup, says Ricky Ponting While his form has never been into question, Jadeja's recent injury record is a sign of worry for the Indian team considering he is among the first-choice all-rounders for the team in T20Is alongside the in-form Hardik Pandya. Jadeja's absence will also hurt India's chances in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022. Jadeja played a crucial knock of 35 runs in India's opener against Pakistan to help the Men in Bue get off to a winning start in the tournament with a five-wicket victory. He didn't get a chance to bat in India's next game against Hong Kong but returned with a wicket with the ball while giving away only 11 runs. Also Read: WATCH - Sri Lankan player does bizarre dance to mock Bangladesh after knocking them out of Asia Cup 2022 While Axar is a like-to-like replacement for Jadeja, in his absence, Deepa Hooda can also be slotted into the playing XI. Hooda has been in top-notch form with the bat in white-ball cricket for India this year and can also prove to be a handy option with the ball in the middle overs.

Huge blow for India as Ravindra Jadeja ruled out of Asia Cup 2022, Axar Patel named replacement

Cristiano Ronaldo looks set to stay at Manchester United after the Portuguese forward failed to get a move away from the club before the transfer window shut on Friday (September 02). Ronaldo had made his desire to leave United clear after the club's failure to secure Champions League football last season.

The Portuguese icon wanted to join a club competing in the Champions League to still be fighting for major trophies in what are the final few years of his career. However, none of the top&nbsp; European clubs showcased any interest in landing the 37-year-old despite his agent Jorge Mendes' continuous attempts to find a new club for his client.

The likes of Chelsea, Bayern Munich, Atletico Madrid, and Napoli among others were all contacted by Mendes to secure Ronaldo's move away from United. However, no move materialised for the Portuguese, who will be competing in the Europa League for the first time in his career this season.

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Bayern Munich's sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic revealed the club was contacted by Ronaldo's agent in the summer and they held talks over a potential move for the Manchester United star. However, the club felt the deal was not an option.

"He's an incredibly big personality. A big player who has made his mark on the world of football in recent years. It wasn't an option for us because we were doing other things. But you don't have to feel sorry for him. He's a great footballer who has achieved great things in recent years,"&nbsp;Salihamidzic told Sky Sports Germany.

Ronaldo returned to Manchester United from Juventus last summer and was the club's top-scorer in the Premier League with 18 goals. However, despite his heroics, United endured a horrible season and failed to finish inside the top four. United sacked Ole Gunnar Solskjaer midway through their campaign before parting ways with interim manager Ralf Rangnick at the end of the season.

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After the arrival of current manager Erik Ten Hag, Ronaldo made his desire to leave clear to the United board. However, despite his agent's efforts, no top clubs presented an offer to sign the Portuguese from United. Ronaldo is yet to start a game for United so far this season.

He was brought on as a substitute in United's last two wins against Southampton and Leicester City in the Premier League. However, the Portuguese superstar has looked in great shape and is expected to soon make his first start of the season.

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Cristiano Ronaldo looks set to stay at Manchester United after the Portuguese forward failed to get a move away from the club before the transfer window shut on Friday (September 02).

Cristiano Ronaldo looks set to stay at Manchester United after the Portuguese forward failed to get a move away from the club before the transfer window shut on Friday (September 02). Ronaldo had made his desire to leave United clear after the club's failure to secure Champions League football last season. The Portuguese icon wanted to join a club competing in the Champions League to still be fighting for major trophies in what are the final few years of his career. However, none of the top European clubs showcased any interest in landing the 37-year-old despite his agent Jorge Mendes' continuous attempts to find a new club for his client. The likes of Chelsea, Bayern Munich, Atletico Madrid, and Napoli among others were all contacted by Mendes to secure Ronaldo's move away from United. However, no move materialised for the Portuguese, who will be competing in the Europa League for the first time in his career this season. Also Read: Cristiano Ronaldo's UCL dreams dashed as AC Milan reject Chelsea's offer for Rafael Leao: Reports Bayern Munich's sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic revealed the club was contacted by Ronaldo's agent in the summer and they held talks over a potential move for the Manchester United star. However, the club felt the deal was not an option. "He's an incredibly big personality. A big player who has made his mark on the world of football in recent years. It wasn't an option for us because we were doing other things. But you don't have to feel sorry for him. He's a great footballer who has achieved great things in recent years," Salihamidzic told Sky Sports Germany. Ronaldo returned to Manchester United from Juventus last summer and was the club's top-scorer in the Premier League with 18 goals. However, despite his heroics, United endured a horrible season and failed to finish inside the top four. United sacked Ole Gunnar Solskjaer midway through their campaign before parting ways with interim manager Ralf Rangnick at the end of the season. Also Read: Chelsea agree to a £10M swap deal with Barcelona as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang returns to London After the arrival of current manager Erik Ten Hag, Ronaldo made his desire to leave clear to the United board. However, despite his agent's efforts, no top clubs presented an offer to sign the Portuguese from United. Ronaldo is yet to start a game for United so far this season. He was brought on as a substitute in United's last two wins against Southampton and Leicester City in the Premier League. However, the Portuguese superstar has looked in great shape and is expected to soon make his first start of the season.

Bayern Munich held talks with Cristiano Ronaldo's agent over potential transfer but deal was 'not an option'

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting wants to see Virat Kohli return to form and be at his best in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2022 later this year. Kohli is currently in action for India in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022 in the UAE where he has shown glimpses of his prime past with two useful knocks against Pakistan and Hong Kong, respectively.

Kohli made his comeback for Team India in the Asia Cup after a month-long break as he was rested from India's tour of West Indies and Zimbabwe amid questions over his spot in the T20I team. All eyes were on the senior batter on his comeback against Pakistan amid debates over his poor form.

While he couldn't notch up a big knock, Kohli made a crucial contribution with 35 runs to help India beat Pakistan and get off to a winning start. He followed it up with a brilliant half-century against Hong Kong. Speaking about Kohli's revival, Ponting said he was pleased to see the Indian batting maestri back among the runs.

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"First and foremost, great to see him back in the runs. No surprise that he did it in a run chase. We’ve always known that about him. His record suggests he is better when his team is chasing runs," Ponting said on the latest ICC review after Kohli's performance against Pakistan.

The Australian cricket legend also spoke about Kohli's recent revelations regarding his mental health struggles and said the senior India batter is playing with more freedom now. Kohli had recently revealed for the first time in ten years, that he didn't touch his bat even once during his one-month break away from cricket.

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Ponting&nbsp;wishes to see Kohli at his best in the upcoming T20 World Cup in Australia and be one of the best players in the tournament.

"When I saw his runs and then I've read on social media over the last few days, it sounded like he found himself in quite a dark place. Like a lot of us men, he wasn’t willing to talk about it and share it," said the former Australia captain.

“It sounds like when he has started to share, started to talk, it might have just freed him up a bit and he started to feel better about himself again.

"I just hope that we see him back at his best and in the World Cup. I’d rather see Virat come out here (in Australia) and be one of the leading players in the tournament, but just make sure he doesn’t score many runs against Australia when they play," he added.

Kohli will look to continue his fine form with the willow when India lock horns with the winner of the match between Pakistan and Hong Kong in the Super 4 on Sunday (September 04).

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Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting wants to see Virat Kohli return to form and be at his best in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2022 later this year. Kohli is currently in action for India in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022 in the UAE where he has shown glimpses of his prime past with two useful knocks against Pakistan and Hong Kong, respectively.

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting wants to see Virat Kohli return to form and be at his best in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2022 later this year. Kohli is currently in action for India in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022 in the UAE where he has shown glimpses of his prime past with two useful knocks against Pakistan and Hong Kong, respectively. Kohli made his comeback for Team India in the Asia Cup after a month-long break as he was rested from India's tour of West Indies and Zimbabwe amid questions over his spot in the T20I team. All eyes were on the senior batter on his comeback against Pakistan amid debates over his poor form. While he couldn't notch up a big knock, Kohli made a crucial contribution with 35 runs to help India beat Pakistan and get off to a winning start. He followed it up with a brilliant half-century against Hong Kong. Speaking about Kohli's revival, Ponting said he was pleased to see the Indian batting maestri back among the runs. Also Read: WATCH: Sri Lankan player does bizarre dance to mock Bangladesh after knocking them out of Asia Cup 2022 "First and foremost, great to see him back in the runs. No surprise that he did it in a run chase. We’ve always known that about him. His record suggests he is better when his team is chasing runs," Ponting said on the latest ICC review after Kohli's performance against Pakistan. The Australian cricket legend also spoke about Kohli's recent revelations regarding his mental health struggles and said the senior India batter is playing with more freedom now. Kohli had recently revealed for the first time in ten years, that he didn't touch his bat even once during his one-month break away from cricket. Also Read: 'No scope of taking a chance': Sunil Gavaskar issues warning to struggling KL Rahul ahead of T20 WC 2022 Ponting wishes to see Kohli at his best in the upcoming T20 World Cup in Australia and be one of the best players in the tournament. "When I saw his runs and then I've read on social media over the last few days, it sounded like he found himself in quite a dark place. Like a lot of us men, he wasn’t willing to talk about it and share it," said the former Australia captain. “It sounds like when he has started to share, started to talk, it might have just freed him up a bit and he started to feel better about himself again. "I just hope that we see him back at his best and in the World Cup. I’d rather see Virat come out here (in Australia) and be one of the leading players in the tournament, but just make sure he doesn’t score many runs against Australia when they play," he added. Kohli will look to continue his fine form with the willow when India lock horns with the winner of the match between Pakistan and Hong Kong in the Super 4 on Sunday (September 04).

I just hope to see Virat Kohli back at his best in T20 World Cup, says Ricky Ponting

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Friday got a former player as its first president in its 85-year history with Kalyan Chaubey beating the legendary Bhaichung Bhutia in the election for the top post here.

The 45-year-old Chaubey, a former goalkeeper with Mohun Bagan and East Bengal, won 33-1, a result that was expected as former captain Bhutia did not have many supporters in the 34-member voters' list made up of state association representatives.

The 'Sikkimese Sniper', also 45, could not even get his state association representative as proposer or seconder for filing his nomination papers.

Chaubey, a BJP politician who lost the last parliamentary election for the Krishnanagar seat in West Bengal, never played for the India senior team though he was in the squad on few occasions.

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He, however, played for India in age-group international tournaments. He was also a former goalkeeper at both Mohun Bagan and East Bengal.

In fact, Bhutia and Chaubey were one-time teammates at East Bengal. Karnataka Football Association president N A Haris, a sitting Congress MLA, won the election for the lone post of vice president, beating Manvendra Singh of Rajasthan FA.

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Arunachal Pradesh's Kipa Ajay beat Gopalakrishna Kosaraju of Andhra Pradesh for the treasurer's post. 
Kosaraju and Manvendra proposed and seconded Bhutia.

All the 14 candidates who had filed nominations for as many executive committee members' posts were elected unopposed.

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Friday got a former player as its first president in its 85-year history with Kalyan Chaubey beating the legendary Bhaichung Bhutia in the election for the top post here.

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Friday got a former player as its first president in its 85-year history with Kalyan Chaubey beating the legendary Bhaichung Bhutia in the election for the top post here. The 45-year-old Chaubey, a former goalkeeper with Mohun Bagan and East Bengal, won 33-1, a result that was expected as former captain Bhutia did not have many supporters in the 34-member voters' list made up of state association representatives. The 'Sikkimese Sniper', also 45, could not even get his state association representative as proposer or seconder for filing his nomination papers. Chaubey, a BJP politician who lost the last parliamentary election for the Krishnanagar seat in West Bengal, never played for the India senior team though he was in the squad on few occasions. Also Read: WATCH - Neeraj Chopra's inspiring training video breaks the internet ahead of Diamond League final He, however, played for India in age-group international tournaments. He was also a former goalkeeper at both Mohun Bagan and East Bengal. In fact, Bhutia and Chaubey were one-time teammates at East Bengal. Karnataka Football Association president N A Haris, a sitting Congress MLA, won the election for the lone post of vice president, beating Manvendra Singh of Rajasthan FA. Also Read: Chelsea agree to a £10M swap deal with Barcelona as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang returns to London Arunachal Pradesh's Kipa Ajay beat Gopalakrishna Kosaraju of Andhra Pradesh for the treasurer's post. Kosaraju and Manvendra proposed and seconded Bhutia. All the 14 candidates who had filed nominations for as many executive committee members' posts were elected unopposed.

Kalyan Chaubey beats former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia as AIFF gets first player president

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