Senegal Claims FIFA World Cup Team Doctor 'Trained As A Gynaecologist', Medical Body Reacts
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Gautam Gambhir Finds Support But Blamed For Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 'Mistake' By Ex-Chief Selector
Former BCCI chief selector MSK Prasad said that not including Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the Ireland series was a mistake.
The Story Behind Erling Haaland Carrying 'Raccoon' All The Way Home From FIFA World Cup 2026
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India's Likely Playing XI vs England, 1st ODI: Gautam Gambhir Set To Bench Top-Order Star?
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Argentina Seek FIFA Permission To Wear Alternate Kit vs England. There's A 'Psychological' Reason
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Easy To Create Division: Harry Kane Opens Up On Rumours Of Rift In England Team
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'What wrong did Sooryavanshi do?': World Cup-winner blasts Iyer, Gambhir
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90,000 Fans Give Heroic Welcome To Team Norway After Memorable World Cup
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The big blot on the beautiful game | On racism in football
From Pele and Eusebio to Mbappe and Vini Jr., artists of the game have had to listen to chants on their skin colour instead of their footwork at least once in their career, which is one more than the preferable number
India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 Live Score, 1st unofficial Test, Day 2
Principles Of Football At VfL Bochum: Inside German Football's Striker vs Midfielder Problem
Over the years, Germany has produced and nurtured some of the finest midfielders in the world. But the same can't be said about the country's ability to produce strikers. A deep look at VfL Bochum's youth academy explains why that is the case.
Will Mbappe play vs Spain? Coach gives major fitness update
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FIFA World Cup 2026: Norway turns heartbreak into celebration as huge crowds pack capital
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Spain Are Favourites: France Coach's Mind Games Ahead Of FIFA World Cup 2026 Semifinal
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'Sorry': Why Brendon McCullum apologised to England fans
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2nd ODI: Lennox's five-for powers NZ to series-levelling win over WI
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Sainik School Imphal revels in Cadet T Geben's gold medal feat
Sainik School Imphal SSI has congratulated Cadet Takhellambam Geben on winning a gold medal at the 19th Governor's Cup Taekwondo being underway at Khuman Lampak Indoor Hall The remarkable success has brought pride and glory to the entire Sainik School Imphal fraternity, said SSI in a press statement His success serves as an inspiration to fellow cadets to pursue excellence in both academics and co curricular activities while upholding the values of perseverance, commitment and discipline players Questioning why the team were permitted to advance through the entire tournament if there were infractions, he urged the authorities concerned to reschedule the final match and let the students play Source The Sangai Express
State Subroto Cup AG Memorial Academy win U17 crown amid disqualification crisis
AG Memorial Academy, Thoubal were crowned the U 17 Boys' champions of the State Level Subroto Mukerjee Football Tournament organised by the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports at Langjing Achouba Football Turf AG Memorial Academy beat ASUFII Christian Institute, Senapati by 4 2 goals to seal the top honour today Sani scored a brace 28', 29' forASUFII Christian Institute but his effort fell short as AG Memorial rode on a second half double to walk away 4 2 winners Compitison 16' and Ambison Athokpam 20' had earlier found a goal apiece to put AG Memorial ahead before Sani scored back to back to put the Senapati side on level terms Yoyo Sagolsem, however, retained the lead for the Thoubal team after 50 minutes before Competition had his second in the 50th minute to seal the 4 2 victory The age group competition was, however, hit by a disqualification crisis after the TG English School team were barred from the final for allegedly fielding six overage players Addressing the media at the Manipur Press Club, school Principal Leimakhujam Bullet strongly condemned the late stage disqualification He explained that after his team fought their way to the final, the tournament organizers demanded a sudden medical age re verification The team were subsequently disqualified when six players were ruled overaged, he said L Bullet emphasized that this was not the school's first appearance at the prestigious tournament, asserting he was fully aware of the competition rules He noted that the squad had already cleared a series of official medical screenings, making the organizer's eleventh hour disqualification incredibly unfortunate and unfair Highlighting the school's impeccable track record having reached the Subroto Cup International semifinals in 2023 and clinched the championship title in 2024 the Principal categorically stated he had absolutely no reason to risk fielding overage Source The Sangai Express
Lennox stars with five wickets as New Zealand level ODI series
West Indies lost all ten wickets for 75 on a tricky pitch before the visitors overcame some wobbles in the chase
Governor's Cup Taekwondo TTS Nambol amass 7 gold to spice up medal race with leaders UTA
UTA claimed 4 gold, 4 silver, and 6 bronze medals on the day to maintain their position at the top of the standings with an impressive total of 13 gold, 16 silver, and 20 bronze medals in the ongoing 19th Governor's Cup Taekwondo However, TTS Nambol's dominant single day performance surged their overall tally to 12 gold, 3 silver, and 6 bronze medals, keeping the pressure on the leaders from the second place spot br br table align center cellpadding 5 width 610 tbody tr td table class capbox width 100 tbody tr td img width 600 src https www e pao org galleries images News Related 2026 07 Taekwondo 20260714 jpg border 1 alt Governor's Cup Taekwondo TTS Nambol amass 7 gold td tr tr td align center Governor's Cup Taekwondo TTS Nambol amass 7 gold td tr tbody table td tr tbody table br br B Day 3 highlights B br br Ethan Kshetrimayum of UTA sealed the sub junior boys' 16 kg category by defeating Maibam Heritage of KTA in the final Elambam Ericraj of BTA and Nandeibam Tomthinnganba of PTA shared the bronze medal podium in this category Mangal Thounaojam of PTA meanwhile sealed the 18 kg category gold medal defeating Lamjingba Soubam of KTA in the final bout as Irom Zenith of HTA and Darius Nongthombam of UST settled for the bronze medals Athoiba Thokchom of TTS Nambol meanwhile earned the 21 kg category title defeating Nongdam Khongbantabam of KTA as Dhaljit Konjengbam of PTA sealed the 23 kg category title by defeating Ch Ningthouba of ASTA in the final Leimapokpam Yaikhomba of IMRTA on the other hand claimed the 25 kg category gold by outplaying compatriot Maibam Malemnganba in the final as Taoheirengpanba Moirangthem of TTS Nambol sealed the 27 kg category title by defeating Thangjam Jack Khuman of ASTA in the final 29 kg category gold medal meanwhile went to Athouba Thokchom of TTS Nambol who beat BTA's Punshiba Ngangom in the final while Jackson Sorokhaibam of UTA beat Thoudam Telheiba of ASTA and Pheiroijam Dikash of PTA beat Himalay Athokpam of UTA for the 32 kg and 35 kg category titles Khumanthem Lamnganba of LTA meanwhile sealed the 38 kg category title by defeating Ksh Veerson of TAP today as 41 kg category title went to Thokchom Prithiviraj of LTA who got the better of Laitonjam Malemnganba of MTA in the final Oinam Yaithoiba of TSS Lairensajik emerged as the 44 kg category gold medallist as he beat Moirangthem Chinkheinganba of CTIS in the final bout before NSA's Humlennganba Yumnam bagged the 50 kg title by defeating PTSA's Tongbram Dujaraj in the final Sub junior boy's 50 kg category gold went to TTS Lairensajik's Lairenlakpam Alex who beat UTA's Pamthoiba in the final as Naorem Sushanta of CTIS and Leimapokpam Vedrajit bagged the bronze medals B Junior Boys B br br The day also saw the completion of medal bouts of various weight categories of the junior boys' segment Nivasis sealed the junior boys' 45 kg category title by beating Thokchom Raj in an all TTS Nambol final as K Luhenba of HIM and Laishram Loya of KTA settled for the bronze medals Saikhom Imoba of TTA Khangabok meanwhile claimed the 48 kg category title by defeating LTA's Ksh Raj in the final The 51 kg category title meanwhile went to Maximus Thongbam of TTS Nambol by getting the better of Saikhom Nungshiba of TTA Khangabok in the final as 55 kg category title was sealed by Yumnam Obed of NSA who beat Laishram Mangalsana of TTA Khangabok in the ultimate clash Bidyananda Phairembam of PTA meanwhile sealed the 59 kg category title by beating Gedajit Irungbam of UTA in the final Winning the 68 kg category was UTA's Jamsana Rajkumar who beat KTA's Stallone Ningthouja in the final as Pukhrambam Manisana of TTS Nambol beat Wangkhem Mahesh of LFC for the 73 kg category gold and Khwairakpam Arnish of UTA emerged as the 78 kg category champion Loveson Keisham of PTA on the other hand won the 78 kg category gold by defeating Yengkokpam Lanchenba of UTA in the final Source The Sangai Express
Pre National U 19 Men and Women boxing trial on July 26
The Manipur Amateur Boxing Association MABA is set to conduct a trial selection on July 26 to select boxers who will attend the National trial selection ahead of the World Championship The selected State players will be forwarded for the National team trial due to be held from August 27 to 31 at NCOE, Varanasi, UP, said MABA in a press statement issued in this regard Further details can be had from the office of MABA Source The Sangai Express
'We were talking about...': Gill opens up on 2027 WC planning with Kohli
Indian captain Shubman Gill advocates for the 50-over format's preservation. He suggests reviving triangular or quadrangular series to enhance engagement. Gill also congratulated the women's team on their historic Test victory. He is planning for the 2027 ODI World Cup with Virat Kohli. Jasprit Bumrah's return to the ODI squad is welcomed by Gill.
McCullum fronts up one last time after becoming Bazball's fall guy
He came for the red-ball job but is left with the white-ball one. For how much longer remains unclear
Women's cricket shortchanged again as men's Test binfire sucks up the oxygen
ECB complicit in fanning flames as momentous month for English game is repeatedly overshadowed
Basson seven secures Test for SA U19s as Falconer hundred in vain
England fall short despite century partnership between Caleb Falconer and Manny Lumsden
FIFA World Cup 2026 | Coming to America... and staying longer than expected
The 48-team format was supposed to be footballs biggest compromise. Three weeks in, its produced the most unforgettable moments for the underdogs
How Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma made fans' day in Birmingham
How Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma made fans' day in Birmingham
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16 Indian Boxers Reach Asian U19 & U23 Boxing Championship Finals
AMN/ WEB DESK Indian boxers remained a strong force at the Asian U-19 and U-23 Championships, with 16 of them advancing to the finals across mens and womens categories and seven others securing bronze medals after semifinal finishes in Jakarta. In the Under-19 womens category, 8 boxers reached finals today. Gunjan advanced to the final []
Jannik Sinner retains Wimbledon crown; Guo and Mladenovic win womens doubles title
AMN/ WEB DESK Top seed Italys Jannik Sinner retained the Wimbledon mens singles title, defeating second seed Germanys Alexander Zverev 6-7(7), 7-6(2), 6-3, 6-4 in the final at the All England Club last night. It is Sinners second consecutive Wimbledon mens singles title and his fifth Grand Slam singles title. He also became the 10th []
Hopefully, We Will Get 10 More Test Matches, Says India Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur
Harmanpreet Kaur hoped to play a lot more Test cricket in future after humbling England by a whopping 270 runs in the one-off women's match here at the fabled Lord's.
A conversation with Smriti Mandhana was the turning point, says Yastika Bhatia
FIFA World Cup 2026 | The French Revolution led by Kylian Mbappe
It was almost a perfect match, says a delighted Muzumdar
Harmanpreet & Co. dominated the Test from start to finish; the India coach praises Kranti Gaud and Yastika Bhatia
Knight: 'Wanted to give my all this summer but right time to step away'
Former England captain admits there were ears in dressing room, but is excited for what the future holds
Facing India is always a challenge: Ben Duckett
The England opener acknowledges that the visiting side will be tough to beat but is optimistic about the host clinching the ODI series
Shaheen Shah Afridi granted NOC to play for Kandy Royals in LPL
This will be Afridi's second appearance in an overseas T20 league in the last year
Big changes in Chess World Cup! FIDE approves new format for 2027
FIDE has approved a new format for the 2027 World Cup and Women's World Cup, reducing the events from 27 to 19 days by introducing a Swiss qualification stage before the knockout rounds. Both tournaments will feature more players, expanded qualification pathways and a combined prize fund of USD 3.3 million, making the competitions more inclusive and rewarding.
India train hard for one last time before 1st ODI against England
India train hard for one last time before 1st ODI against England
UTT: Szocs proves her class as Goa Challengers win three on the bounce
TG20 announces its arrival with an encouraging first chapter
Afghan women's refugee team could play internationals by 2030
The ICC re-constituted a Special Taskforce to oversee a roadmap for an Afghan refugee women's team at its Annual Conference in Edinburgh
Why India's Lord's Test win is not a surprise
The women's game in India has infrastructure and experience at the domestic level that England don't have and it showed
'We will test them out': Duckett issues warning to Rohit, Virat ahead of ODI series
England opener Ben Duckett stated they will test Indian batters with short balls. He acknowledged the challenge will differ from the T20 series. Duckett also discussed facing Jasprit Bumrah in the ODI format. He believes England players have individual plans for Bumrah. Despite T20 success, England anticipates a tough ODI series challenge.
'No French players in France ': Ex-Spain PM's remark sparks racism row
Former Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy sparked outrage after saying France's football team had o French players ahead of the World Cup semi-final. Leaders in Spain and France condemned the remarks as xenophobic and racist. France defended the diversity of its national team, stressing all players are French citizens and should be judged by talent, not their background.
'We just weren't good enough' - McCullum apologises for failures in marquee series
He admitted that results against India and Australia defined his tenure as Test coach
The Delhi High Court has protected the personality rights of India cricketer Abhishek Sharma and restrained third parties from unauthorisedly misusing his name, image, etc., for any commercial or personal gain
'I would be very surprised': Karthik on Andy Flower becoming England Test coach
Dinesh Karthik believes Andy Flower would be an excellent choice for England's Test coach. However, he feels Flower's existing commitments make this move highly unlikely. Flower has a three-year contract with Royal Challengers Bengaluru for the IPL. This would mean missing parts of England's Test matches. The schedule presents significant challenges for such a dual role.
Why An English Referee Can't Officiate if Argentina Reach FIFA World Cup 2026 Final
Even in the case of Argentina beating England in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final and making the final, the English referees will be barred from officiating, because of the political sensitivities surrounding the Falklands dispute.
Former India cricketers Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman, Shikhar Dhawan and Irfan Pathan, along with BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla, BCCI president Mithun Manhas and several others, congratulated the India Women's team on their historic Test victory over England at Lord's
There Will Be Pressure: Arshad Nadeem's Huge Revelation Ahead Of Commonwealth Games 2026
Pakistan's Olympic gold medallist javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem admitted that he will be under pressure during the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow as he enters the event as defending champion.
Losses in the T20Is wont affect us: India ODI skipper Gill
Says the team doesnt have concerning areas and it is a bit unfortunate that Nitish and Harshit got injured
Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma in sublime touch | Exclusive visuals from Birmingham
Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma in sublime touch | Exclusive visuals from Birmingham
India wraps up a win for the ages at Lords
Sneh caps off a memorable game by scalping Englands half-centurions Jones and Ecclestone on the final morning; the 270-run margin reflects the difference between the two sides in the historic Test
Shubman Gill Reveals What Transpired During Lengthy Chat With Virat Kohli, Mentions Rohit Sharma Too
After getting thrashed in two T20I series against Ireland and England, the Indian cricket team shifts focus to ODIs
England Announce Playing XI For 1st ODI Against India, Name Surprise Opener Pick
Jacob Bethell is set to open the batting alongside Ben Duckett as England announced their playing eleven for the opening One-day International (ODI) of the three-match series against India, to be played at Edgbaston.
Shubman Gill press conference: On Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, World Cup and more
Shubman Gill press conference: On Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, World Cup and more
IND vs ENG 1st ODI: Joe Root returns as England announce playing XI- See full team
Jacob Bethell will open batting with Ben Duckett for England's first ODI. Jos Buttler plays his 200th ODI match, marking a significant career milestone. England's bowling attack features a spin-heavy approach against India's strong batting lineup. Jofra Archer returns to the ODI squad after a strong T20I performance. The three-match series begins at Edgbaston on Tuesday.
First Time In 142 Years: India Script History With Women's Test Win Against England At Lord's
Sneh Rana and Deepti Sharma shared the last four wickets as India completed a 270-run thrashing of England to win the first women's Test at Lord's.
Ahead of England ODIs, captain Gill reveals 2027 WC plans for Kohli, Rohit
India captain Shubman Gill reaffirmed that Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma remain central to the ODI team's 2027 World Cup plans, calling them the backbone of Indias batting. Emphasising their experience in pressure situations, Gill said Indias settled core will stay intact while younger players are gradually integrated through opportunities in upcoming ODI series.
Flight Of Fancy, Aprameya and Arc Of Life excel
West Indies and New Zealand embrace cricket's simple problems
West Indies enter the contest 1-0 up in five-match series, with threat of rain in the morning in Providence
The Indian cricket team is going through an unprecedented slump in T20Is. The current T20 World Cup champions have lost two successive series against England and Ireland, both under new captain Shreyas Iyer
FIFA World Cup 2026: Contrasting clashes in store as top four seek a spot in the final
France versus Spain pits Mbappes devastating transitions against La Rojas patient control; England and Argentina renew the latest chapter in a rivalry stretching back decades
India's T20I debacle in their tour of Ireland and England has brought fresh scrutiny on the management, led by Gautam Gambhir and new captain Shreyas Iyer.
'Why the axe is always on Sanju?': Ex-chief selector blasts Gambhir-led management
MSK Prasad advised patience regarding coach Gautam Gambhir's early tenure. He noted key players Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah were absent during recent losses. Prasad stated assessing Gambhir requires a full-strength team for future matches. He also criticized the decision to drop Sanju Samson after a few low scores. The former selector also expressed concern over Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's gradual introduction.
Lionel Messi Can Be A Weakness For Argentina: Wayne Rooney
Wayne Rooney dissected Argentina's weakness, highlighting how Lionel Messi can turn out to be a problem for the defending champions against England.
Mystery Over Death Of FIFA World Cup 2026 Star Continues. Police Says This
Police said Monday they are investigating the death of South Africa World Cup football player Jayden Adams, after his body was discovered this weekend at a property in the city of Cape Town.
India's 40-year-old streak in England continues with historic Lord's win
Indias historic 270-run win over England in the first womens Test at Lords extended their unbeaten Test record in England to 40 years. Yastika Bhatias landmark century and Kranti Gauds seven-wicket match haul powered the victory. India now lead the overall head-to-head 4-1, with 11 draws, underlining their growing dominance in womens Test cricket.
'God is a better writer': Harmanpreet Kaur reflects on India's historic Lord's triumph
India secured a historic 270-run victory against England at Lord's. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur praised the team's resilience and support staff's collective effort. Openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma provided a strong foundation for the win. Yastika Bhatia's century and the team's fielding were also highlighted. This memorable performance followed a disappointing T20 World Cup campaign.
Lionel Messi, Argentina Face Reputation-Shattering Accusation Before FIFA World Cup Semi-Finals
Lionel Messi and Argentina have been at the receiving end of brutal social media attacks, which have often stemmed from rivals too
A former Spanish Prime Minister is facing criticism for saying that France's World Cup team does not have any French players, which French and Spanish leaders have called racist.
Harmanpreet Kaur's India Outplay England To Win Historic Lord's Test By 270 Runs
Harmanpreet Kaur-led India (285 and 341/7d) defeat England (170 and 186) by 270 runs to win historic one-off Test at Lord's
India crush England to claim historic victory in the first women's Test at Lord's
Sneh Rana picked up four wickets to topple the hosts and seal a 270-run win on the final day's play
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Aeon Flux, Ensky and Marius catch the eye
After 18 years, this player left CSK and left the team by mutual consent.
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Manipurs Bhumeshwory Devi Huidrom clinches bronze at Asian U23 Athletics Championships
Imphal: Manipuri athlete Bhumeshwory Devi Huidrom scripted history by winning a bronze medal in the womens 800m event at the Asian U23 Athletics Championships in Ordos, China. Clocking 2:10.20, she edged out Chinas Gejing Zhu by 0.03 seconds on July 12, marking a major milestone for India at the continental meet. Twenty-two-year-old middle-distance runner Bhumeshwory [] The post Manipurs Bhumeshwory Devi Huidrom clinches bronze at Asian U23 Athletics Championships appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Bhatia, Gaud inspire India's historic Lord's Test win over England
India registered a historic 270-run victory over England in the first-ever womens Test at Lords. Yastika Bhatias landmark 113, Richa Ghoshs unbeaten fifty and Smriti Mandhanas 70 helped set a daunting 457-run target. Kranti Gauds seven-wicket match haul and disciplined bowling from Sneh Rana and Sayali Satghare ensured India sealed a commanding, all-round triumph.
Wrong'un! India's once-feared spin arsenal is running dry
India's once-formidable spin attack is losing its edge. From repeated failures to take wickets in the middle overs against Ireland, England and in recent T20I series, to a thinning talent pipeline, India's traditional strength has become a growing concern, forcing the team management to increasingly rely on pace rather than spin.
The 2026 World Cup is witnessing an unprecedented number of long-range goals scored. This surge is attributed to the tournament's varied altitudes and a new football's unique aerodynamics. The Trionda ball's flight characteristics change based on impact points, affecting its speed. Goalkeepers are struggling to adapt to these unpredictable ball movements and faster trajectories. This combination has led to a record-breaking tally of goals from outside the penalty area.
Australia Star Ashleigh Gardner Accused Of Cheating By Wife, Having Affair With Teammate
The Australian women's cricket team was rocked by a massive controversy just a week after their T20 World Cup triumph, after Ashleigh Gardner's estranged wife, Monica Wright, publicly accused her of having an affair with Georgia Voll.
Daily Quiz | On ICC Hall of famers
A quiz on ICC Hall of Famers on the occasion of Sourav Ganguly and Anjum Chopras induction
The secret behind Jannik Sinner's unmatched big-match gear
Jannik Sinner showcased his trademark ability to elevate his game, defeating Alexander Zverev in the Wimbledon final by finding another level at crucial moments. Zverev praised him as the worlds best player. Sinners resilience was shaped by recent setbacks, including a shocking Roland Garros collapse. Guided by his coaches, he responded with renewed focus, relentless work and mental strength, proving adversity had made him stronger.
England Want IPL Coach To Replace Brendon McCullum In Tests, But There's A Catch
Brendon McCullum, who remains England's limited overs coach, paid the price for a run of seven defeats in nine Tests, including a woeful 4-1 Ashes series loss in Australia.
'We rushed Sooryavanshi': Wasim Jaffer says India got carried away by hype
Former India batter Wasim Jaffer believes Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's debut was premature. He felt public excitement influenced the decision to play the young player. Jaffer suggested Sooryavanshi needed more time with the national team setup. Sanju Samson's subsequent omission from the Zimbabwe tour also surprised Jaffer. Yuvraj Singh, however, expressed strong confidence in Sooryavanshi's future.
