Selectors need to look at MS’s place in team: Agarkar

New Delhi

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Former India fast bowler Ajit Agarkar has questioned Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s place in the Indian team, urging the selectors to scrutinise his performance as a player as well as captain in the limited-overs format. Agarkar believed the selection committee should look at Virat Kohli’s performance as India’s Test captain and take a call on Dhoni’s future in the limited-overs cricket after the ongoing South Africa series. “The selectors need to have a closer look at what MS Dhoni is doing, not just as captain, but as a player as well,” said. Agarkar pointed out Dhoni’s slump in form with the willow. “He has been a great player for India, but you don’t want him to become a liability for the team. And he needs to perform a lot better than he has (been). Just because he has done it over the years, doesn’t mean it’s okay for him to fail.”

Pune

Pune edge past NorthEast by a solitary goal 

FC Pune City maintained a clean slate by recording their second consecutive win with a solitary goal victory over NorthEast United in an Indian Super League football match here today.  Pune emerged victorious courtesy an own goal from Zohmingliana Ralte in the 73rd minute of the keenly fought match at the Balewadi Stadium.  The match was a fast-paced one but had few openings as play was mostly a midfield battle. 

London

Blatter files appeal against 90-day ban by FIFA

Sepp Blatter has officially filed an appeal against his 90-day suspension from football by the FIFA’s Ethics Committee against him. Confirming the news, Blatter’s friend Klaus Stohlker said that the former had made an appeal to defend his position. Meanwhile, Blatter’s lawyers revealed that he is looking forward to providing some evidence that would prove that his client is innocent. Earlier, FIFA had relieved Blatter of all his duties as a president, and barred him to communicate as a FIFA representative to the media or any other stakeholder. 

SONEPAT

DU beat Punjabi Univeristy to clinch tennis title

Delhi University clinched the North Zone Inter-university Tennis Championship for women at the DCR University of Science and Technology, Murthal, on Friday. In the final, the DU girls defeated Punjabi University Patiala (PUP) 2-0. Tirtha (DU) defeated Pooja 6-2 6-1. Riya (DU) outclassed Jaspreet 6-0 6-0. Panjab University, Chandigarh, finished third by defeating Jamia Millia Islamia University, Delhi, 2-1. — Agencies