Here’s the Major Sports Round Up From Around The Globe On 5th October, 2017

Ranji Trophy 2017:

The Ranji Trophy is all set to begin on Friday, 6^th October. Big names like Gautam Gambhir, Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh, Suresh Raina, Ishant Sharma will be looking to forward to perform well and regain their place in the Indian Team. Gujarat won the Ranji Trophy in 2016.

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 2017

The 2^nd Test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka will begin on 6^th October at the Dubai international stadium in Dubai. The 2^nd Test will be a Day/Night Test. This will be Sri Lanka’s first D/N Test match. Sri Lanka leads the two-match series 1-0.

Malinga Dropped From Sri Lanka’s ODI squad

Lasith Malinga has been dropped from the Sri Lankan ODI squad due to poor form. Malinga has picked up ten wickets in 13 matches at an average of 62.30 since his return to International cricket in June.

South Africa vs Bangladesh 2017

South Africa and Bangladesh’s 2^nd Test will also begin on 6^th October in Bloemfontein. Bangladesh lost the first Test by an innings and 333 runs and is losing the two-match Test series 1-0. Tamim Iqbal has been ruled out of the second Test due to a leg injury.

FIFA World Cup 2018 Qualifier

Argentina vs Peru

Argentina will face Peru in a must-win contest to qualify for the 2018 World Cup to be played in Russia. Argentina is without the services of Sergio Aguero who injured his ribs in a car accident earlier this week. Dario Benedetto could head the attack for Argentina in his absence.

Harry Kane to Lead England against Slovenia

The England football association has appointed Harry Kane as the Captain of the national football team but has also cleared the air by saying no long-term plans have been made yet regarding the captaincy of the team. Kane will lead the side for the third time in his career

Bundesliga 2017-18

Jupp Heynckes Appointed As Bayern Munich’s Manager

Bayern Munich’s legendary manager Jupp Heynkes who won a treble with Bayern Munich in 2013 has been appointed as the manager of the club again for the rest of the season. This decision has been made after the club sacked Carlo Ancelotti.