2020 edition of AFC Cup cancelled
Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation's Executive Committee decides to cancel the 2020 edition of the AFC Cup. The decision will be a blow to Chennai City FC, who were set to make their first-ever appearance in the competition having won the 2018-19 I-League. The AFC Champions League, however, will take place with the East zone & West zone matches scheduled to take place in November & December respectively.
Rhodes to take over as Sweden's coach
Stockholm: Former South Africa international Jonty Rhodes will be moving to Sweden after the IPL to take charge as head coach of the country's national team. Rhodes said he is excited about the fresh challenge he will face in a country not known for its cricket. “I am really excited to relocate to Sweden with my family and work together with the Swedish Cricket community. This opportunity has come at a perfect time and I am grateful to be able to invest my energies in a completely new environment. I can't wait to get started,” said Rhodes.
‘Liverpool focused on improving squad’
Liverpool: Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has said the Premier League champions do not need to sign too many players like other clubs and are different in their own way. Klopp told BBC Radio 5 Live: “We always want to improve the squad but there are different ways — one way is to sign new players and the other way is to work together, improve the things you were good in and try to nullify the things you are not good in,” he said.
Neil is sa high performance batting coach
Johannesburg: Former batsman Neil McKenzie has been roped in as South Africa's high performance batting head coach, CSA announced on Thursday. The 44-year-old McKenzie, who had stepped down from his position as Bangladesh's batting coach last month, is one of the seven appointees announced by Cricket South Africa as part of its High-Performance management team which will work in alignment with the national men's and women's coaching staff.
'Sunfeast India Run As One' raises over Rs 1 cr
New Delhi: The ‘Sunfeast India Run As One' movement, which was initiated by Procam International on August 15, has entered its last mile achieving significant success. Since its launch, the initiative has raised a whopping amount of Rs 1.18 crore in support of families impacted by the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and continues to gain momentum. Envisioned by Procam International, championed by ITC Foods Sunfeast Biscuits, powered by GiveIndia and strengthened by Fit India, the initiative aims to break new grounds and finish on a record high as registrations and fundraising continue up till September.