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Pune, February 23: FC Pune City and Delhi Dynamos FC have been on an upward trajectory of late and will be keen to maintain their unbeaten runs going when they clash in the Hero Indian Super League (ISL) at Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex here on Sunday. Pune have been the in-form team in the league and head into the clash on the back of a six-match unbeaten run. Pune in rampaging form After a disastrous start to the campaign, the Stallions have turned their fortunes around in remarkable style and now stand a chance to mathematically finish as high as fifth in the league. Former Hull City boss Phil Brown has overseen two victories and as many draws in his four games in charge with his counter-attacking style reaping dividends. "We do a lot of hard work, study the opposition, work out how they love to play, their strengths and weaknesses.” Brown’s plan to handle Delhi “We know one or two things that Delhi do well. We also know one or two things that Delhi … [Read more...] about ISL: FCPC vs DDFC: Preview, Timing, Live Streaming, Where to Watch: Pune, Delhi keen to keep form going

Udanta, Miku star for Bengaluru FC The game began on a slow note with most of the first half being played around the midfield. There were a few attempts to score on either sides but either of the teams failed to find the back of the net. The final whistle blows and @Mohun_Bagan have scripted a brilliant comeback win over Churchill Brothers, courtesy of a brace from their talisman Dicka!#HeroSuperCup #CBvMB pic.twitter.com/sGQa6niV7b — Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) April 1, 2018 It was only in the 30th minute when Churchill Brothers Willis Plaza scored from a calculated pass from Nicholas Fernandes. A series of attacks from Mohun Bagan thereafter kept Churchill Brothers on their toes, but a reckless tackle from Nicholas on Mohun Bagan's SK Faiaz helped the Bengal club earn a crucial penalty during the injury time. Dipanda Dicka (45+2), who took the penalty shot, struck the equaliser for his team, scoring on a rebound from a poor collection effort by Ricardo Cardozo of … [Read more...] about Super Cup: Mohun Bagan move to quarters, thanks to Dipanda Dicka’s brace vs Churchill Brothers

Super Cup, a knockout tournament was started in 2018 with a view to engage teams from both the I-League and Indian Super League, the joint top divisions for professional football in India. Bengaluru FC was the first winner of the competition while FC Goa clinched it last time. In both the occasions, the tournament was held at the end of the league seasons. But it was rumoured that AIFF would now shift the Cup ahead of the season in a bid to bring more attention to the tournament. Moreover, at that time, they wanted to organise this tournament as a preparatory tournament. However, as per the latest statement from Kushal Das as of now, the plan has been kept on hold and they have planned to move it back to its usual spot, although an official confirmation is still being awaited. "We have unofficially told the clubs that the tournament will be held post-season but a final decision could be taken in the next 48 hours,” said AIFF General Secretary Kushal Das to The Times of India. He … [Read more...] about Pre-season Super Cup plans on hold: AIFF

Nov 27, 2019ESPNcricinfo staffFacebookTwitterFacebook MessengerPinterestEmailprintWill Pucovski and Nic Maddinson have been named in Victoria's Sheffield Shield squad to face New South Wales at the MCG starting Friday after receiving medical clearance to return following a break to treat mental health and well-being issues.Both Pucovski and Maddinson had taken breaks from the game within a space of six days earlier this month, just after Glenn Maxwell opted out of the T20I series against Sri Lanka for the same reason. Maddinson and Maxwell returned to club cricket in Melbourne over the last weekend, with positive returns.Both Pucovski and Maddinson trained with the Victoria squad on Wednesday at the MCG while Maxwell did a running session. Cricket Victoria general manager Shaun Graf confirmed that both Pucovski and Maddinson had been cleared to play; however, Maxwell has not been cleared yet."We are looking forward to having Nic and Will back playing for Victoria after receiving … [Read more...] about Will Pucovski, Nic Maddinson named in Victoria’s Shield squad after mental health breaks

Nov 23, 2019Alex MalcolmFacebookTwitterFacebook MessengerPinterestEmailprintGlenn Maxwell and Nic Maddinson have made positive returns to cricket playing for their club sides in Victoria premier cricket in Melbourne on Saturday.Maxwell made 5 not out and took 2 for 49 from 19 overs for his club Fitzroy-Doncaster against Geelong. Maddinson hit 58 for St Kilda to help his side chase down 330 against Casey-South Melbourne at the Junction Oval.Will Pucovski, who played for Australia A against Pakistan in Perth, but during the game asked not to be considered for Test selection, remains away from the game.ALSO READ: 'Shows incredible courage to talk about mental health'Maxwell has not played since Australia's second T20I against Sri Lanka on October 30 after taking leave for mental health reasons. Maddinson last played for Victoria against Tasmania in a Sheffield Shield game on October 31, but after being selected to play for Australia A against Pakistan he also stepped away from the … [Read more...] about Maxwell and Maddinson return to club cricket