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New Delhi: Gautam Gambhir is set to embark on a new chapter of his professional career as he makes a return to the Indian cricket team in the capacity of its head coach. Having eked out a memorable career as a player that saw him play a prominent role in India’s two world cup triumphs, Gambhir will now aim to replicate the success as member of the team’s backroom staff. Known for his aggressive on-field attitude and no-nonsense approach, the former India captain landed the top job based on his IPL CV that saw him mentor two franchises – Lucknow…

New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu unveiled the prestigious Durand Cup, the President’s Cup and Shimla Trophy at Rasthrapati Bhavan on Wednesday. The 133rd edition of the Durand Cup football tournament, the season opener of Indian Football, will kick off on July 27 with the final scheduled for August 31. Taking to X, the official handle of the President said, “President Droupadi Murmu unveiled and flagged off the Durand Cup, the President’s Cup and Shimla Trophy at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The President said that football is one of the most popular sports in the world. All football lovers should make efforts to…

Zimbabwe: The young team India defeated Zimbabwe by 23 runs in the third T20I to take a 2-1 lead in the 5-match series. The elegant Indian opener returned to form with a 49-ball 66 to power them to 182 for four before the bowlers restricted the hosts to 159 for six. India’s This was the second successive win as they bounced back from the first match reversal to snatch the lead. “It was a crucial match for us and the way we started with batting and bowling, it was remarkable,” Gill said during the post-match presentation. India made a resounding…

USA: Ten-man Colombia defeated Uruguay 1-0 to reach the final of the Copa America for the first time in 23 years after an ill-tempered semi-final on Wednesday. A 39th-minute Jefferson Lerma header sealed victory for the Colombians, who will now face holders Argentina in Sunday’s final in Miami. It was an anarchic semi-final played in front of a packed and passionate crowd which ended with scuffles on the field and fighting in the stands, including several players who had climbed in among supporters amid the flying punches. Colombia, despite having Daniel Munoz sent off just before the interval and facing…

Goemkarponn desk VASCO: The Vasco Municipal Garden is likely to get a revamp and will be managed by the Goa Forest Department. Deployment of private security guards to prevent the misuse of the infrastructure is also likely on the cards. Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar, Councillor Shami Salkar, MMC Chairperson Girish Borker and forest department officials carried out a joint inspection of the Vasco municipal garden on Wednesday afternoon. Speaking to the media later, Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar confirmed that the municipal garden would be maintained and managed by the Goa Forest Department. “This municipal garden has existed since the Portuguese…

Germany: Ollie Watkins struck a stunning injury-time winner as England beat the Netherlands 2-1 on Wednesday to set up a Euro 2024 final showdown with Spain in Berlin. It was an incredible finish to an evening that began badly for England, as Xavi Simons gave the Netherlands an early lead in the semi-final in Dortmund. However, England were soon level through a Harry Kane penalty following a contentions VAR call by German referee Felix Zwayer, and the match looked set to drift towards extra time until Watkins struck. On for Harry Kane, Watkins received a pass from fellow substitute Cole…

Goemkarponn desk PANAJI: The Town and Country Planning (TCP) office has revoked the technical clearance previously granted to a proposed controversial nightclub in the area, marking a significant victory for the villagers of Assagao. This ruling is in reaction to the nightclub’s purportedly unauthorized usage of the building. The withdrawal was announced by Deputy Town Planner Zaidev Aldonkar, who stated that there had been a violation of the original permission to operate a restaurant. Aldonkar claims that on April 20, the Assagao panchayat asked for a joint site inspection in order to examine regularizing the restaurant. The finding of unauthorized…