FC Goa Succeed To Win a Point Against East Bengal
East Bengal failed to convert their chances and had to settle for a frustrating draw against FC Goa in their Indian Super League clash. Despite creating a few promising opportunities and registering three shots on target, the Red and Gold brigade could not find the decisive goal. The first real scare for Goa came late in the first half. In the 43rd minute, Rashid tried his luck from long range. His dipping effort troubled Goa goalkeeper Hrithik, who fumbled while attempting to collect it. The ball nearly slipped into the net but fortunately for the keeper, it struck the crossbar and bounced away. East Bengal continued to push forward after the break but struggled to make their attacks count. In the 64th minute, Miguel found himself in a promising position in the final third. However, instead of passing to a teammate, he attempted a shot while surrounded by three defenders and lost possession. His decision-making in the attacking third proved costly for the hosts. Another opportunity arrived in the 83rd minute. Vishnu delivered a cross towards the far post and Bipin made a well-timed run to meet it. However, his contact with the ball lacked power and direction, allowing the Goa goalkeeper to deal with it comfortably. The match also saw a disciplinary moment when PV Vishnu received a yellow card for bringing down Boris during a Goa attack. Deep into stoppage time, East Bengal had one final opportunity. Rashid and Miguel worked a short free-kick routine in the 90+3rd minute, but the move failed to produce the finishing touch. In the end, East Bengal’s inability to convert their chances meant they had to settle for a share of the points despite a spirited performance.
Stranded Zimbabwe Squad Begins Journey Home After ICC Arranges Alternate Flights
Zimbabwe’s T20 World Cup journey ended last week. But their return home did not begin smoothly. The team was stranded in India after Gulf airspace was shut following the US and Israeli strikes on Iran. The squad was scheduled to fly out of Delhi on 2nd March. Their original route was through Dubai on an Emirates flight. However, the closure of the airspace disrupted those plans. As a result, the players had to wait in Delhi while alternative arrangements were made. The International Cricket Council later stepped in to organise new travel routes for the team. The players are now travelling back to Harare in batches through Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Confirming the development, Zimbabwe Cricket released a statement on X. “Zimbabwe Cricket confirms that the Zimbabwe senior men’s team participating in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 are on their way home from India after the International Cricket Council secured alternative travel arrangements following recent transit disruptions,” the board said. It also explained why the squad would return in phases. “Due to flight availability and revised routing, the squad will return to Harare in batches. The first group of players departed India today, Wednesday, while the final group is scheduled to leave on Friday afternoon,” the statement added. Zimbabwe had an impressive tournament run. The side stunned both Australia and Sri Lanka to reach the Super Eights before being knocked out of the competition. Meanwhile, players of the West Indies cricket team were also stuck in India because of the same travel disruption. However, there has been no official update yet on their return plans.
