Manchester United sacked Jose Mourinho due to results, according to Paul Pogba, who had a difficult relationship with his former manager. Mourinho was fired in December on the back of a 3-1 defeat at Liverpool, though his failure to get the best out of World Cup winner Pogba was often cited as a factor in the Red Devils' poor form.
Germany had to settle for a 1-1 draw at home to Serbia in Wednesday's friendly match, as Leon Goretzka scored their equaliser. Germany's new-look back four held firm for just 12 minutes, as Barcelona-linked Luka Jovic nodded in from close range, with Serbia looking the more threatening for the majority of the first half.
India all-rounder Kedar Jadhav said he will have to manage his bowling to remain fit during the two-month long Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019, amid concerns around players' workload ahead of the upcoming World Cup. Jadhav said it was up to individuals to handle the situation and the players need to work in tandem with the Indian team's trainers and physios.
Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming said that workload management will play a part during this year's IPL due to the upcoming World Cup but the defending champions won't be impacted much as there aren't too many pacers in their line-up.
In CSK line-up, there are two sure shot selections in the Indian playing XI for the World Cup in MS Dhoni and Kedar Jadhav.