Dahiya apply for selector's job
New Delhi: Former India wicketkeeper Vijay Dahiya, pace bowler Amit Bhandari are among the prominent names to have applied for the national selectors (senior and junior) post for the upcoming season. "Yes, I have applied for the job. I have never attached any expectations with any position. But working as a national selector is an honour. If selected, I will give it my best shot," said Dahiya, who has been chief coach of Delhi Ranji team as well as an assistant coach with Kolkata Knight Riders. Similarly Bhandari, who has played 95 first-class matches apart from two ODIs, also confirmed about his candidature for the post of selector. From Uttar Pradesh, which falls under central zone, two former state stalwarts Gyanendra Pandey and Gopal Sharma have applied for the job.
India gain 4 places in FIFA rankings
New Delhi: The Indian football team jumped four places to be at 148th spot in the latest FIFA rankings released today, on the back of an impressive 4-1 win over higher-ranked Puerto Rico last week. India had beaten Puerto Rico 4-1 in an international friendly in Mumbai on September 3. India thus returned to top-150 for the first time since April 2015, when they were ranked 147th. There has been a steady rise in India's rankings in recent months. Argentina continue to top the overall list, followed by Belgium, Germany, Colombia and Brazil.
India lose 2-3 to UAE in opener
Margao: India began their campaign in the AFC U-16 football championships on a disappointing note as they lost to United Arab Emirates 2-3 at the Nehru Stadium here on Thursday. The loss will put India in a difficult position to qualify from Group A as they face former champions Iran and Saudi Arabia in later fixtures. The top two in each group qualify for the quarterfinal stage. India scored through Sanjeev Stalin (12th minute) and Boris Singh Thangjam (36th). But UAE fought back twice to restore parity through Manea Aydh (35th) and Majid Rashid (53rd) before substitute Ahmad Fawzi scored the winner in the 74th minute. In the other Group A of the day, Iran rally to beat Saudi Arabia 3-2.
Dynamos defeat Assyriska BK 3-2
Gothenburg (Sweden): ISl outfit Delhi Dynamos signed off their pre-season campaign in Sweden with a 3-2 victory over local club Assyriska BK. At the Ruddalens IP here on Wednesday evening, marquee player Florent Malouda, Kean lewis and Arjun Tudu were on target during their final game, a tour where they remained undefeated. The lions drew the first blood in 36th minute skipper Malouda. But, a superb strike from Ahrun Cicek from the edge of the box saw Assyriska restore parity in the 43rd minute. After break, Dynamos started strongly with Kean lewis scored superb solo goal on 53rd minute. Arjun Tudu rounded off the tally with a powerful header in the 83rd minute. Mihael Jevtic pulled one back for the home team but it was too little too late.