25 years of India vs Australia Eden Gardens Test: And thus died the follow-on, or did it?

India’s fightback at the Eden Gardens did make captains and teams wary of enforcing the follow-on. Australia, even under successful captains like Ricky Ponting and Adam Gilchrist enforced it just four times out of the 14 in which they had a choice to do so. Steve Waugh though enforced it seven times post Kolkata and won every Test!

By NITIN NAIK

India captain Gill targets ultimate goal of winning 2027 World Cup - The Straits Times

India captain Gill targets ultimate goal of winning 2027 World Cup  The Straits Times

India captain Gill targets ultimate goal of winning 2027 World Cup

World Cup Qualifiers: FIFA sanctions Nigeria, DR Congo

The Nigeria–DR Congo match has remained a focal point of discussion following the controversial end to Super Eagles' World Cup qualification hopes. The post World Cup Qualifiers: FIFA sanctions Nigeria, DR Congo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Tunde Eludini

Morning recap: FIFA sanctions Nigeria, DR Congo over W’Cup play-off infractions, UK visit: FG alleges plot to embarrass Tinubu, other top stories

Get your Nigerian news recap. FIFA sanctions Nigeria & DR Congo, FG alleges a plot against Tinubu’s UK visit, and the US launches a forced-labour probe. Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-fifa-sanctions-nigeria-dr-congo-over-wcup-play-off-infractions-uk-visit-fg-alleges-plot-to-embarrass-tinubu-other-top-stories/

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FIFA announces sanctions for Nigeria, DR Congo after World Cup play-off incidents

FIFA has sanctioned both the Nigeria Football Federation and the Congolese Football Association following disciplinary incidents recorded during a 2026 World Cup qualifying fixture between the two countries. The post FIFA announces sanctions for Nigeria, DR Congo after World Cup play-off incidents appeared first on Vanguard News.

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