News 29 May 2018, 14:01 IST 7 New Delhi, May 29 (PTI) Team India secured seventh position at the FC Bayern Youth Cup World Finals in Munich recently, beating countries such as USA and Nigeria in the tournament, apart from meeting Columbian superstar James Rodriguez.The team practised at the FC Bayern Munich training ground under the guidance of the club's youth coaches and played its matches at the iconic Allianz Arena.During the trip - an adidas initiative - the team also witnessed FC Bayern's last home match of the season, against VfB Stuttgart at the Allianz Arena on May 12.Around 200 schools had participated in the tournament and 12 schools from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata and the northeast India had secured qualification for the India finals.Army Public School, Bangalore were announced winners of the India Finals, held in February, with a victory over Campeon School, Mumbai.French football legend and FC Bayern Hall of Famer - Bixenete Lizarazu … [Read more...] about Team India finishes 7th in FC Bayern Youth Cup World Finals
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In Pictures: Team India finish 7th at the FC Bayern Youth Cup World Finals 2018 in Munich
The Indian boys beat the likes of USA and Nigeria to finish seventh. News 17 May 2018, 22:27 IST The Indian team that was sent to the FC Bayern Youth Cup World Finals held in Munich recently in May, beat USA and Nigeria in the tournament. Here are some exclusive images of Team India’s trip to Munich and their experience at the iconic Allianz Arena.Earlier this year in February 2018, Adidas India held the FC Bayern Youth Cup India 2017-2018 where 200 schools had participated in the tournament and 12 schools from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata and the North East had secured qualification for the India finals. Army Public School, Bangalore were announced winners of the India Finals with a victory over Campeon School, Mumbai by 4-1 goals in the enthralling 30-minute final match. French football legend and FC Bayern Hall of Famer - Bixenete Lizarazu was in the National Capital to … [Read more...] about In Pictures: Team India finish 7th at the FC Bayern Youth Cup World Finals 2018 in Munich
2019 World Cup: Team India’s World Cup rehearsal
A Recap of Indian team ahead of 2019 World Cup Top 5 / Top 10 15 May 2018, 14:51 IST This summer is not just about Kohli vs Anderson and Broad in the seaming English wickets in the longer format. The limited-overs will be seen as a precursor for the World Cup next year. Captain Kohli and Head coach Ravi Shastri would definitely be keen to get the team composition right.Over the years, we were never really worried about our batsmen and it was always the bowling unit that was inefficacious in foreign conditions. Conversely, Team India’s bottom 5 looks solid and settled. Led by the dexterous pair Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah in the pace department, a fast bowling all-rounder in Hardik Pandya is a blessing in these conditions. Team India being team India is expected to play at least one spinner in either of Yuzvendra Chahal or Kuldeep Yadav. Washington Sundar would be hoping to produce some magic to stay in the race. Sundar hasn’t been too impressive … [Read more...] about 2019 World Cup: Team India’s World Cup rehearsal
Virat Kohli set to miss Team India’s T20I game
The Indian captain will, instead, represent Surrey and play a four-day game for them. News 09 May 2018, 17:32 IST Team India captain Virat Kohli is set to miss the first T20I between India and Ireland in June, owing to his commitments with England's County club, Surrey. There were speculations that the 29-year-old's County stint would be truncated due to the Ireland series, but it has now been confirmed that he will be present at Surrey for the entire duration of his contract."He'll be playing for us in the Yorkshire game and will then be available for the second T20 in Ireland," Surrey's media wing told India Today.Kohli was named captain of the Indian team for the two-T20I series against Ireland, with matches scheduled to take place on June 27 and June 29. He is currently captaining the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the ongoing Indian Premier League.It is set to be Kohli's debut English County stint. While the two T20Is will be played at Malahide, in Ireland on … [Read more...] about Virat Kohli set to miss Team India’s T20I game
Reports: CSK star set to make Team India comeback
He last played for the Indian team in 2016. News 27 Apr 2018, 17:35 IST What's the story?Having reposed the faith put on him by the Chennai Super Kings, Ambati Rayudu, in a rich vein of form currently, is set to make a comeback to the Indian Team, if reports in The Times of India are to be believed."I am excited about his form. He has come out all guns blazing and gives us a few more options," MSK Prasad, Chairman of Selectors, told TOI.In case you didn't know...The now 32-year-old Rayudu made his first-class debut in 2002 as a teenager and has played for the Under-19 and India 'A' teams.He joined the rebel Indian Cricket League in 2007, but was granted amnesty by the BCCI in 2009 and joined the IPL the next year.He made his Team India debut in 2014 but was dropped from the side after their tour to Zimbabwe in 2016.The heart of the matterRayudu, who represented the Mumbai Indians from 2010 until 2017, was roped in by the Chennai Super Kings in the auctions this year … [Read more...] about Reports: CSK star set to make Team India comeback