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Strikers should make quick decisions: Indian hockey coach
Despite registering a convincing 3-1 victory over Pakistan in the Asian Champions Trophy here on Saturday, Indian men's hockey team chief coach Harendra Singh has said that the strikers need to sharpen up and make decisions efficiently.Complimenting his team's performance, Harendra said that the squad deserves full credit, but he was concerned with the finishing as the men took too much time in making decisions."I am proud of the manner in which the Indian team staged a comeback. They deserve full credit, but I remain concerned with our finishing," Harendra said."We missed a few chances. We are taking too much time to make decisions. That's where we need to sharpen up. Any team can score early, but what mattered is how our team came back from the early reversal," he added.Skipper Manpreet Singh, who was adjudged 'the Player of the Match', said that the team needs to guard against giving away easy opportunities to the rivals."Despite playing a good match, there are many things we need .
1st ODI: Hetmyer ton helps West Indies post challenging total vs India
A brilliant century by Shimron Hetmyer (106) and some useful contributions from Devendra Bishoo and Kemar Roach towards the end helped West Indies post 322/8 against India in the first One-Day International match here on Sunday.
Spain's Marquez claims 7th world title
Spanish rider Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda) won his seventh World Championship title after claiming the 2018 MotoGP trophy with a thrilling victory in Japan.
Hetmyer stars with 106 as WI set India stiff 323-run target in 1st ODI
Shimron Hetmyer (106) produced a sensational century as the West Indies bounced back from their Test series debacle to post a challenging 322 for eight in the first one-day International against India, here Sunday. The 21-year-old left-hander, who led West Indies to their first Under-19 World Cup title in Bangladesh in 2016, put to sword an under strength Indian attack to raise his third ODI hundred. He punished the Indian bowlers with six fours and as many sixes in his entertaining 78-ball knock. In absence of their front line pacers Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah, who have been rested for first two ODIs, India struggled to contain the run-flow against the Caribbean side. The bowling looked lacklustre while the fielding was shoddy as India, on a high after their Test series win, seemed to have underestimated their opponents. The Guyanese lad brought up his half-century in 41 balls and brought up two 50-run plus partnerships with Rovman Powell (22) and skipper Jason Holder ...
Saina yet again fails to break Tai Tzu code, loses Denmark Open final
Saina Nehwal gave her all before losing steam as the ace Indian shuttler yet again succumbed to nemesis and world no.1 Tai Tzu Ying to settle for a runner-up finish at the Denmark Open here on Sunday. In an exciting but energy-sapping 52-minute final, Saina lost 13-21 21-13 6-21 to the superior Chinese Taipei rival. Tzu Ying claimed the Denmark Open title after a gap of two years. She had last won the tournament in 2016. The win also bettered Tzu Ying head-to-head record against Saina to 13-5. In fact, this was Saina's fifth straight defeat against Tzu Ying this year. The Indian had come out second best four times earlier this year -- Indonesia Masters, All England Championships, Badminton Asia Championships and in the Jakarta Asian Games. The top seed Taipei player meant business from the start as she dictated the pace in the first game to race to a 6-1 lead. Saina looked indecisive but debatable poor line calls also cost her dearly. Tzu Ying on the other hand, was at her clinical ..
Prajnesh ends runner-up at Ningbo Challenger
Prajnesh Gunneswaran will have to wait for his second title of the season on the ATP Challenger circuit as he finished runner-up at the Ningbo Challenger in China after playing his heart out in the final against Thomas Fabbiano. After losing a close first set, Prajnesh won the second but eventually lost a marathon summit clash 6-7(4) 6-4 3-6 after battling hard for almost three hours against the Italian, who is ranked 131 but reached a career-high 70 last year. Prajnesh saved five match points in the third set but not converting eight break points in the opening set cost him dear. The 28-year-old Indian, ranked 170, was playing his second final of the season on the Challenger circuit having won the Kunming Challenger in April this year. The Indian left-hander earned 65 ranking points and pocketed USD 12,720 as prize money for his effort.
Taylor wants to reach 100-Test mark
New Zealand cricketer Ross Taylor has expressed his desire to play 100 Tests before bidding adieu to international cricket.The 34-year-old, however, added that in order to keep himself going in the longest format of the game, he needs to keep his body in shape."I wouldn't mind playing 100 tests. But that is still a long way away and I've got to get these hammies and calves and rest of the body in some decent shape to hopefully get there," Stuff.co.nz quoted Taylor, as saying.Reflecting on his retirement plans, the right-hand batsman said that his opinion on the matter keeps varying. Sometimes you think it's time to call it a day and some days you feel like you can still play for 2-3 more years, he continued."Some days you've got to be honest and you think you're close to retiring, and some days you feel like you could still play for 2-3 years at international level," Taylor said.Talking about New Zealand's upcoming tour to the United Arab Emirates, where they will face Pakistan, ...
Ethiopians on top at Delhi Half Marathon
Ethiopia ruled the roost at the 2018 Delhi Half Marathon on Sunday with Tsehay Gemechu setting a new course record on her way to the women's title while Andamlak Belihu emerged triumphant among the men.
Increase allowance, let athletes fly business class: IOA secy requests Rathore
The Indian athletes should be allowed to fly business class for international tournaments and have their dietary allowances doubled, Indian Olympic Association Secretary General Rajeev Mehta requested Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore on Sunday. The IOA felicitated the Youth Olympic Games medal winners with cash prize of Rs 3 lakh, Rs 1.5 lakh and Rs 1 lakh respectively. "Often when we see officials travel business class for international events and I find athletes travelling economy. I feel embarrassed. I would request ministry to consider business class journey for any destination that takes more than three hours," Mehta said in presence Rathore and sports secretary Rahul Bhatnagar. "I can assure if we take care of these facilities and increase dietary supplement allowance from Rs 450 to Rs 1000, you will see results coming. Hope during the next event at SAI, the sports minister will give us some assurance," Mehta said. IOA president Narinder Batra cautioned the athletes ...
Smith to deliver lecture at Dalmiya Conclave
Former South Africa captain Graeme Smith will deliver a lecture at the second edition of the Jagmohan Dalmiya Annual Conclave on November 2, in build-up to the silver jubilee celebrations of the 1993 CAB Jubilee Tournament: the Hero Cup. The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) will also celebrate the 25 years of installation of floodlights at the Eden Gardens. The Hero Cup semifinal between India and South Africa on November 24, 1993 was the first day-night match at the Eden Gardens. India had lifted the Cup after beating the West Indies in the final at the iconic venue on November 27. Legendary West Indian Brian Lara, who is in India and recently met Sachin Tendulkar at his residence in Mumbai, is also likely to attend the CAB's celebrations. CAB President Sourav Ganguly said they are planning to invite some former West Indian players for the event. "We plan to see whether we can get former West Indies players. Lara is here. We will try and get something organised," Ganguly told PTI .
PM Modi meets YOG medal winners
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday interacted with India's medal winners at the Youth Olympic Games, from where the country returned with 13 medals in its best-ever show at the marquee event. Modi tweeted his pictures with the medal winners, including shooting sensation gold winner Manu Bhaker and members of the silver medal winning men's and women's hockey players. "Proud of our Yuva Shakti! Interacted with our young athletes, who won medals in the @BuenosAires2018 Youth Olympic Games," Modi wrote in a series of tweets. India concluded with three gold, nine silver, and one bronze at the event that was launched in 2010.
Tests confirm Messi suffers broken arm
FC Barcelona striker Lionel Messi looks certain to miss next weekend's 'Clasico' as his side entertain Real Madrid after tests confirmed he has suffered a fracture in the radial bone of his right arm.
No medals but Asiad was the best I ever shot: Manu Bhaker
She returned empty-handed from the Asian Games but Manu Bhaker Sunday said she delivered a career-best performance in Palembang with the record-shattering qualifying score of 593 in 25m pistol event. Considered the most promising among India's Gen-Next shooter, Bhaker won gold and silver in 10m air pistol individual and mixed event at the Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires recently, overcoming the Asiad disappointment. Asked how difficult it was to shrug off the Asiad show before Youth Olympics, Bhaker told PTI: "On the contrary, I would say Asian Games served as a huge morale-booster. I shot 593 in 25m pistol event (qualifying) which I believe is my best performance till date. A score like 593 doesn't happen everyday. "I don't think I ever shot better than that qualifying round. Yes, I missed out on a medal but that 593 is like a benchmark for me. When I need inspiration, that performance serves as a morale-booster," 16-year-old said at the sidelines of the IOA felicitation function
Sharma finishes 55th as Koepka wins CJ Cup and becomes World No. 1
After a sublime third round, Shubhankar Sharma shot a modest 74 to finish a distant Tied-55th at the CJ CUP @ NINE BRIDGES here on Sunday. Sharma had four birdies and four bogeys and an eagle in his round of 74 as he totaled 1-under 287. His third round of 64 had seen him rise to T-26 and raised hopes of coming inside Top-20 after a T-10 finish at CIMB Classic a week earlier. The star of the day was three-time major champion and 2018 PGA Tour Player of the Year Brooks Koepka, who produced a commanding 8-under 64 with a closing eagle to beat back the opposition by four shots. Koepka totaled 21-under total of 267. With the victory, Brooks Koepka moves to No. 1 in the official rankings for the first time in his career, passing Dustin Johnson for the top spot. Koepka has now won three of his last 11 starts on the PGA TOUR. Gary Woodland started the day five strokes behind Koepka but pulled level after making six birdies in seven holes on the front nine. As the two battled it out on the ...
Corruptors seem a step ahead of enforcement agencies (Column: Just Sport)
It is all nice to say that fans deserve fairplay, not cheating and corruption. Yet, allegations of betting, spot-fixing and match-fixing keep sprouting in the world of sport, and corruptors seem a step ahead of the sports authorities and the law enforcement agencies.
Marc Marquez wins Moto GP world title
Spanish rider Marc Marquez clinched the 2018 Moto Grand Prix world title here on Sunday.The 25-year-old collected 25 points in the match to finish on top.Marquez, who had started sixth on the grid, got past his title rival Andrea Dovizioso from team Ducati in the 21st lap to take the lead which he maintained till the end.The rider has become the youngest to win five premier class titles and the to reach seven Championships overall. He is also now one of only four men to have won five or more premier class crowns, joining Valentino Rossi, Mick Doohan and Giacomo Agostini in that exclusive club.Marquez's rise to glory began with his first title in the 125 Championship in 2010, just two years after making his debut on the world stage at 15.A podium finisher in that rookie year despite the season-ending in some injury struggles, Marquez impressed early - and in 2010 his talent shone fully for the first time as he took the crown and won ten of the last 14 races of the year.
Australia destroyer Abbas shoots to third in Test rankings
Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Abbas rose to number three in the Test bowling rankings on Sunday following his 17 wickets in the series against Australia in the United Arab Emirates. The 28-year-old took 10 for 95 to help Pakistan to their biggest Test win -- a 373-run hammering of Australia -- in the second Test in Abu Dhabi on Friday, giving them a 1-0 series win. He took seven wickets in the drawn first Test in Dubai. The new International Cricket Council (ICC) rankings see Abbas shoot to third from 14th and he is now behind only England's James Anderson and South Africa's Kagiso Rabada. Abbas has taken 59 wickets in his 10 matches and became the joint second-fastest Pakistani to take 50 wickets during the second Test -- a mark he shares with legendary paceman Waqar Younis and Shabbir Ahmed. Pakistan's leg-spinner Yasir Shah was the fastest to reach 50 wickets, taking just nine Tests.
Monterrey Rayados defeat Toluca in Apertura 2018
Monterrey Rayados defeated Toluca 2-1 in the Apertura 2018 football tournament thanks to a stunning winning goal by Daniel Lajud.
Injured Messi ruled out of Real Madrid clash
Barcelona striker Lionel Messi has been ruled out of their upcoming Supercopa de Espana match against Real Madrid due to a fractured arm.The 31-year-old had sustained the injury following an awkward fall on his right arm in the 17th minute of their La Liga clash with Sevilla on Sunday."Tests carried out on the first team player Leo Messi have confirmed that he has a fracture of the radial bone in his right arm. He will be out for approximately three weeks," Barcelona FC confirmed on their official website.Before facing Real Madrid, Barcelona are slated to play against Inter Milan in their Champions League match on October 25.
India A to take on Australia A in women's T20 series from
India A women's team will clash with Australia A in a three-match T20 series beginning here Monday as a tune-up for next month's T2 World Cup in the West Indies. The India A team announced for the series is the same that will represent the senior team at the women's T20 World Cup and as such the series will offer the hosts a good platform to test their strengths and shortcomings. The matches are to be played with a day's gap at the Mumbai Cricket Association's facility at the Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) here. India A had suffered a 3-0 loss against the visitors in the ODIs but the hosts, at full strength, will be a force to reckon with in the shortest format of the game. With experienced campaigners like Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana and Mithali Raj in the home team's ranks, the Aussies will have a tougher time. The three batters would be obviously keen to make most of the opportunity before the World Cup along with young all-rounder Jemimah Rodrigues. The home team ..