Gudjohnsen, Bikey ruled out of ISl
pune: The Rajesh Wadhawan Group and Hrithik Roshan co-owned Indian Super league club FC Pune City on Monday announced their marquee player Eidur Gudjohnsen has picked an ankle injury in his left leg and midfielder Andre Bikey injured his tendon that effectively ends their campaign with the club for the season. "Just a few days back, on my left ankle, what I thought was a niggle, turned out to be more than that. After getting it checked and having multiple opinions, I have been advised that it needs more extensive rehabilitation," said Gudjohnsen. Head coach Antonio Habas said, "The injuries to Eidur and Andre both are unfortunate developments for us."
Rameez Khan selected in MP Ranji squad
Indore: All-rounder Rameez Khan who is facing the charges of killing a black buck has been selected again in the Madhya Pradesh Ranji trophy cricket team. Khan was arrested in the case following which he was dropped from the team in the last season. He was subsequently released on bail. Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association two days ago announced 16-member squad which would be led by Devendra Bundela for the first two matches of Ranji trophy. Khan (26) figures in the team. "The court has not yet convicted Rameez. He was selected in the team on the basis of his competence and performance," MPCA CEO Rohit Pandit said on Monday when asked about Rameez's selection.
Golf great Arnold Palmer dies at 87
Washington: Arnold Palmer, the golf great whose charisma and common touch drew a legion of fans known as "Arnie's Army" and propelled the game into the mainstream, died Sunday at the age of 87. Palmer, a native of latrobe, Pennsylvania, died at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, where he had been since Thursday while undergoing heart tests, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported. No cause of death was immediately given. Palmer captured seven major tournaments during his career, taking The Masters four times (in 1958, 1960, 1962 and 1964), the British Open twice (in 1961 and 1962) and the US Open once (in 1960). "Here's to The King who was as extraordinary on the links as he was generous to others. Thanks for the memories, Arnold," US President Barack Obama tweeted.