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'It's Not Rocket Science': Shaji Prabhakaran Outlines India's World Cup Roadmap
The FIFA World Cup: The FIFA World Cup has once again demonstrated football's unmatched ability to unite billions across the globe, delivering unforgettable moments on and off the pitch. As the world gears up for the final between Argentina and Spain, the spotlight has also returned to a question that continues to haunt Indian football: why has a nation of more than 1.4 billion people still not qualified for the sport's biggest event?
For Shaji Prabhakaran, the answer is neither complicated nor unattainable. The former All India Football Federation (AIFF) general secretary believes India possesses the resources, talent and passion to reach the FIFA World Cup, but insists that sustained hard work, transparent governance, grassroots development and collective effort, not miracles, will determine whether that dream becomes a reality.
In an exclusive interview with IANS, Prabhakaran shares his blueprint for transforming Indian football, explaining why qualifying for the FIFA World Cup is "not rocket science" if the country's football ecosystem commits to a long-term vision. He also discusses the significance of the FIFA World Cup final, Lionel Messi's enduring influence on Argentina, the criticism surrounding the defending champions, and why he believes football can emerge as one of India's greatest soft powers.
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Learn From Root On How To Rotate Strike, Says Brook Ahead Of Lord's Decider Against India
While Brendon McCullum: England's white-ball captain Harry Brook has urged his batters to learn from the rock-solid Joe Root, especially on how to rotate strike, ahead of their ODI series decider against India, to be played at Lord's on Sunday.
'I Use Setbacks, Challenges As Fuels To Come Back Stronger,' Says Yastika On Her Comeback Journey
Baroda Cricket Association: India wicketkeeper-batter Yastika Bhatia said that the months she spent away from cricket with a serious knee injury reshaped her mindset, teaching her patience, resilience and an unwavering belief in the process.
Rohit Remains Key Player For India: Devajit Saikia Dismisses Speculation Over Star's ODI Future
T20 World Cup: Rohit Sharma remains a key player for India, and the third ODI against England on Sunday will not be his last appearance in the Blues, informed BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia, responding to the speculation about the selectors deciding the former India captain will not be part of their plans for the 2027 World Cup.
'It Would've Felt A Lot Worse If We'd Lost': Root Unfazed By Missing Hundred In 2nd ODI
Joe Root: Joe Root said missing out on a century did not bother him after England’s four-wicket win over India in the second ODI, insisting defeat would have been far more painful than finishing unbeaten on 99.
Ex-India Pacer Niranjana Backs Harmanpreet To Remain T20I Captain Despite Early WC Exit
T20 World Cup: Former India pacer Niranjana Nagarajan has backed Harmanpreet Kaur to remain as the T20I captain despite another group stage exit in the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup, adding that she hasn’t underperformed as a skipper and instead pointed to a structural need for middle-order power hitters in the shortest format.
'Teams Like Nepal, USA, Ireland Need More Matches': Ashwin On ICC’s World Cup Format Overhaul
International Cricket Council: Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has welcomed the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) revamped formats for the ODI World Cup and the T20 World Cup, but believes the governing body must do more to accelerate the growth of cricket beyond its established nations.
Lord’s Win Proves It’s Time To Expand Women’s Test Schedule: Niranjana Nagarajan
Niranjana Nagarajan: India's historic 270-run victory over England in the first-ever women’s Test match played at Lord’s will go down as a watershed moment that will permanently shift how women's red-ball cricket is perceived globally, said former India pace-bowling all-rounder Niranjana Nagarajan.
Kuldeep Yadav Is A Match-winner, Deserves More Backing From Team Management, Says Ashwin
ODI World Cup: Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has strongly questioned the team management's handling of Kuldeep Yadav and has urged them to give the left-arm wrist spinner more opportunities in the lead-up to the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Ireland Men Beating India Injected A Lot Of Confidence Into Us: Orla Prendergast
For Orla Prendergast: There are moments in cricket that do not announce themselves with the roar of a crowd or the shatter of stumps. Instead, they arrive in quiet, seismic shifts of belief in a dressing room long before the first ball is even bowled. For Orla Prendergast and her Ireland team, that defining moment of belief came on June 26, just 24 hours ahead of their final Women’s T20 World Cup group fixture against the formidable West Indies.
Jonathan Trott Appointed Ireland Consultant Ahead Of Afghanistan ODI Series
Cricket World Cup Qualifier: Former England batter and ex-Afghanistan head coach Jonathan Trott has been appointed as a short-term consultant with the Ireland men's team ahead of next month's ODI series against Afghanistan.
'6 Months Ago, I Wouldn't Have Believed Having My Name On Lord’s Honours Board': Yastika
ODI World Cup: India's Yastika Bhatia said her maiden Test century at Lord's felt "like a dream" after overcoming a difficult year on the sidelines through injury, revealing that the emotions of her comeback journey flooded back when she reached three figures during the historic one-off women's Test against England.
One-off Test: ‘I've Never Seen Anything Like Heather Knight Before,’ Says Alex Hartley For Retiring England Great
Heather Knight: Former England spinner Alex Hartley has hailed Heather Knight's extraordinary contribution to women's cricket following the England captain's decision to retire from international cricket, saying she was not surprised by the announcement and describing Knight's final appearance at Lord's as "the perfect story" to cap an illustrious career.
One-off Test: I Am Happy And Content With The Decision, Says Knight On International Retirement
ODI World Cup: England’s ODI World Cup winning captain Heather Knight has said she is ‘happy and content’ with her decision to retire from international cricket at the end of the ongoing Lord’s Test against India, adding that it feels like the ‘perfect timing’ to step away.
Heather Knight To Retire From International Cricket After Lord's Test
ODI World Cups: World Cup-winning England captain Heather Knight has announced that she will retire from international cricket after the ongoing one-off Test match against India at Lord’s, bringing curtains down on her 16-year career.
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