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Mumbai, Nov 11 (IANS) Former Indian Super League (ISL) winner Mumbai City FC on Wednesday announced the arrival of 30-year-old Brazilian attacking midfielder Hadrian Benavenuto Dos Santos.Born in Foz do Iguaçu, the left-footed attacking midfielder has built his career across Brazilian football, representing several clubs, including Ypiranga FC, Foz do Iguaçu, Cascavel, Atlético de Alagoinhas, and Ríver AC. He also featured for Santo André, Inhumas, and Moto Club before returning to Barcelona-BA in December 2025.Hadrian’s addition will bring creativity and strengthen the team going forward as the Islanders look to achieve their objectives this season.Hadrian Benavenuto Dos Santos, attacker of Mumbai City, said, "I am grateful for the opportunity and excited to be part of this team. I want t...

Mohali, Nov 11 (IANS) Seam-bowling all-rounder Ramandeep Singh will captain Punjab in the 2026-27 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, while young Arjun Rajput, who recently hit a scintillating ton against Pakistan, is set to join the squad once his Under-19 Asia Cup duties are over, said the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) on Wednesday.Rajput’s timing of his arrival will depend on how India progresses in the Under-19 Asia Cup, especially with the side set to take on Afghanistan in the second semifinal in Muscat on Thursday.The Punjab squad will have another change when Sehaj Dhawan comes in as the replacement for wicketkeeper-batter Prabhsimran Singh, who has been named in the India A squad for the Men’s Rising Stars Asia Cup, to be held in Doha from November 19-29.With Ramandeep leading the charge,...

Hyderabad, Nov 11 (IANS) The rivalry between the experienced champion Gaganjeet Bhullar and evolving star Sachin Baisoya is developing into one of the most compelling storylines on the IGPL Tour. But there is another challenger, Arjun Prasad, ready to join the battle at the Phoenix Invitational 2026 in Hyderabad.Bhullar, Baisoya and the fast-emerging Arjun Prasad shared the opening-round lead with impressive six-under-par 66s at Vooty Golf County in Telangana, taking advantage of favourable playing conditions and the course's excellent greens.At Vooty, the battle is no longer just about Bhullar and Baisoya. Prasad has made sure of that.While Bhullar and Baisoya have been involved in several close encounters in recent weeks, Prasad's presence at the top of the leaderboard added another dime...

Doha, Nov 11 (IANS) Niraj Kumar sealed a quota place for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics for India in the men’s 50m rifle 3-position after winning the bronze at the ISSF World Championship Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun here on Wednesday.This is India's second Olympic quota in shooting, as Jaypal Malviya secured the country's first quota for the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028 after winning the silver medal in the men’s 10m air pistol last week.Niraj recorded a total score of 346.5, finishing behind Slovakia’s Patrik Jany, who took silver with 357.2, and gold-medal winner Dmitrii Pimenov, who broke the Junior World Record with 362.8.India’s Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar finished fifth with 323.7 points, followed by Croatia’s Petar Gorsa (313.0), France’s Romain Aufrere (302.1) and Switzerland’s Jan Lochbih...

Rajkot, Nov 11 (IANS) Veteran left-arm pacer Jaydev Unadkat will continue to lead Saurashtra in the 2026/27 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, with the state’s senior men’s selection committee on Wednesday naming a 16-member squad for the domestic men’s T20 competition. Harvik Desai and Harvansh Singh Pangalia, who was a member of the India U-19 team winning this year’s World Cup, are the two designated wicketkeepers in the side. Unadkat will spearhead a bowling line-up comprising left-arm pacer Chetan Sakariya, all-rounder Prerak Mankad, Parth Bhut and Krains Fuletra.Sheldon Jackson, who was a long-time stalwart of Saurashtra’s batting line-up across all formats, has joined the side as a coach for the tournament. He will be a member of the support staff alongside head coach Niraj Odedra and team ma...

New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) Former England batter Chris Broad believes Darren Lehmann got away very lightly with the 2018 ball-tampering scandal in Cape Town, adding that the then Australia head coach either knew what his players were planning in Cape Town or had no business being in charge of the team.Broad, who served as an ICC match referee for many years, pointed out that Lehmann faced no sanctions over the episode, unlike Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft, who got banned. He also accused the former coach of hypocrisy, recalling the harsh words Lehmann directed at his son, ex-England fast bowler Stuart Broad, during the 2013 Ashes.“There he was taking the moral high ground against my son. I’m very angry at Darren Lehmann. Darren Lehmann surely knew all about it (ball tamperin...

Dubai, Nov 11 (IANS) The International Cricket Council on Wednesday congratulated Paul Reiffel on reaching a significant milestone in his umpiring career, becoming the 23rd official to stand in 100 men’s One-Day Internationals after officiating in the third ODI between India and New Zealand in Hamilton. Reiffel, a member of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Umpires, is the sixth Australian to achieve the feat, joining Daryl Harper, Simon Taufel, Darrell Hair, Steve Davis and Rod Tucker.The International Cricket Council (ICC) congratulated the 60-year-old on the landmark, with its General Manager of Events and Cricket Operations, Gaurav Saxena, praising his transition from international cricketer to one of the game’s respected officials.“The ICC is fortunate to have an esteemed panel of umpir...

Bhopal, Nov 11 (IANS) Bhopal is set to host the Asian Women’s Hockey Champions Trophy for the first time from November 19 to 28, with six Asian countries, including India, competing in the prestigious international tournament, as Madhya Pradesh Sports Minister Vishwas Sarang said on Wednesday that it was a 'matter of pride and prestige' for the city.Around 150 players representing India, Japan, China, Malaysia, South Korea and Thailand will participate in the tournament, which will be organised at the International Sports Complex in Barkheda Nathu, Bhopal, in association with the Asian Hockey Federation and Hockey India.Sarang made the announcement while unveiling the official logo and trophy of the tournament at the TT Nagar Stadium and flagging off a trophy tour across the state. "It is ...

Abu Dhabi, Nov 11 (IANS) New Zealand fast bowler Trent Boult believes modern-day batting demands have made life increasingly challenging for bowlers, with the ball offering less swing and high-scoring contests becoming a regular feature across formats.Boult, who built his career on exploiting new-ball movement, said bowlers now have to find new ways to stay effective as batters keep pushing scoring boundaries. His remarks came after he produced a disciplined spell of two overs for 10 runs and a wicket to help the Desert Eagles beat the defending champions, the Bulls, by 25 runs in a T10 contest at the Zayed Cricket Stadium."The ball probably doesn't swing as much as it used to, and you see some big scores around the world. The game changes; there are slightly different rules, and games are...

Pune, Nov 11 (IANS) Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL) Season 3 Riders Auction saw intense bidding wars as fresh faces entered the league with franchises securing top international and Indian riders across categories with overall purse valued at cross Rs 4.5 crores.Riders from Australia, Europe, the USA, Indonesia, Japan, and the South Asian circuit dominated proceedings, keeping team owners on their toes and cementing ISRL’s position as the fastest-growing motorsport property in the country.France, USA, Thailand, Indonesia and Australia led the charge at the auction, commanding top bids with 13 riders being selected across teams.Luke Clout commanded the auction’s top price at Rs 21,46,000, making him the most sought-after rider of the night. Rugved Barguje stole the spotlight for the ...