Indian Sports Highlights, November 18: VAR set to be introduced in Indian football leagues

FIFA World Cup 2026: India's qualification scenario

If India finishes in the top two of Group A, they will join the draw for the third round in 2024, competing against other group winners and runners-up. The top two teams from each group in the third round will qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

If India can't secure the road through the third round, they will have to feature in Round 4 and Round 5.

Read Here: Here is how India can qualify for FIFA World Cup: Qualification scenarios

PV Sindhu to train under Prakash Padukone

PV Sindhu roped in legendary Prakash Padukone as her mentor. The star shuttler also made Prakash Padukone Badminton Academy (PPBA) in Bengaluru her permanent training base.

Sindhu shifted to PPBA for a week in August before the Asian Games after a slew of poor outings this year.

As she has been recovering from a left knee injury and set the beginning of 2024 as her possible date for return to the court, the 28-year-old announced her decision to move to PPBA.

More details here: PV Sindhu pairs up with mentor Prakash Padukone to train in Bengaluru

What happened on November 17?

- Rohan Bopanna/Matthew Ebden reached the semi-finals of the ATP Tour. Read Here

- Indian shooters are set to start their campaign at the ISSF World Cup Final 2023. Read Here 

- Pro Kabaddi League Season 9 MVP Arjun Deshwal gears up to retain the title with Jaipur Pink Panthers. Read Here

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