Eng V Ind: England No "Nice Guys", As India Battles Injuries First Sports With Rupha Ramani
Eng V Ind: England No "Nice Guys", As India Battles Injuries | First Sports With Rupha Ramani | N18G
The 4th Test at Old Trafford is no less than a warzone for Team India. Down 1-2 in the series, battling injuries, a cursed Manchester record, and a fired-up England side led by McCullum's no-more-Mr.-Nice-Guy template - the stakes couldn't be higher. In this gripping build-up, Rupha Ramani breaks down India's biggest hurdles ahead of this must-win encounter: a bruised squad, hostile hosts, and psychological pressure boiling over from the Lord's. Will India script history at a ground they've never won at? Or will England's swagger crush India's spirit? All this and more, as First Sports brings you a preview for the biggest test of India's Test mettle.
Also on the show, Pakistan isn't keen on sending its men's hockey side for the Asia Cup in India. While the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has cited security concerns, the statement appears to reflect government influence. Is politics at play before the Indian event? And England's rugby team was racially attacked by Argentina fans in San Juan. Not the first time Argentina has been involved in a racist incident. From football to Rugby - sports events have found Argentina being the culprit. Who is to blame for this, and how is it hurting Argentina's football image?
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