‘do not want 2022 CWG boycott’
new delhi: Star marksman Jitu Rai on Thursday said the imminent dropping of shooting from the 2022 Commonwealth Games would be a huge loss to the country but felt that India should not resort to a boycott of the quadrennial multi-sporting event due to the issue. Former shooter Jaspal Rana recently said that India should boycott the 2022 Commonwealth Games after the Birmingham organisers decided to drop shooting due to logistical issues. But Jitu, who won a gold in the 50m pistol event in the 2014 Glasgow CWG, begged to differ. "Yes, it will be a huge loss to India because shooting is one sport which is giving the country a lot of medals. I am personally disappointed that shooting is most likely to be dropped from 2022 CWG," he said.
Morgan to lead ICC World XI
dubai: England Test captain Eoin Morgan will lead an ICC World XI in a T20I against the Windies at lord's on May 31," the ICC said on Thursday. The game will raise funds for two stadium in the Caribbean that were damaged following Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017. Defending ICC World T20 Champions, the Windies will face what is expected to be a very strong World XI side with Morgan at the helm and the England captain is relishing the prospect. "I am delighted to captain the ICC World XI at lord's in May against the West Indies," said Morgan. "The cricket family always comes together to support worthwhile causes and this one-off T20I, featuring some of the best players in the world will be a great spectacle at the home of cricket.
Ibrahimovic close to MlS move
london: Zlatan Ibrahimovic's time at Manchester United could come to an end as early as this week with a move to Major league Soccer in the pipeline, according to a report on Thursday. Ibrahimovic, whose contract expires in June, has made just seven appearances for United this season on his return from a cruciate knee ligament injury. "Zlatan Ibrahimovic has played his last game for Manchester United," said an ESPN report. "He is close to sealing a move to Major league Soccer this week following persistent links to lA Galaxy."
I don't like sledging: Rahane
mumbai: Having experienced verbal retorts from rival teams at the top level of the game, Indian batsman Ajinkya Rahane has developed a distaste for such banters. The 29-year-old on Thursday compared sledging with horn honking when driving his car. "Just as I don't like sledging (on the cricket field), I also don't like car honking while driving," said Rahane. The Mumbai cricketer was speaking at a media conference to announce an initiative by the Motor Vehicles Department, Maharashtra (MVD) in association with the Tata Group to raise awareness about road safety and no honking.
Messi begins road to World Cup
manchester: lionel Messi begins his road to World Cup redemption on Friday as Argentina take on Italy in a glamour friendly, desperate to win a major international prize to crown his glorious career. In Barcelona's colours, Messi has experienced nothing but success, winning eight la liga titles and four Champions league crowns, while earning FIFA's Ballon d'Or award five times. But pulling on Argentina's blue-and-white striped shirt has brought the forward some of the most painful moments of his career.