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Wang downs Svitolina, Muguruza to reach Hong Kong final
China'a number one Wang Qiang staged an outstanding comeback Saturday to defeat former Wimbledon champion Garbine Muguruza 6-7 (5/7), 6-4, 7-5 and reach her first Hong Kong Open final. The world number 24 had already seen off Elina Svitolina just hours earlier in a rain-delayed quarter final -- Wang's highest-ranked top 10 scalp this year -- despite admitting she had been shaking with nerves ahead of the restarted match. Wang now faces unheralded Dayana Yastremska in Sunday's final, after the Ukrainian teenager dumped out China's number two Zhang Shuai in the earlier semi-final. In a see-saw contest strewn with jaw-dropping rallies and breaks of serve, Wang, 26, saved three consecutive set points in the first set tie-break before eventually succumbing 5-7. She then recovered in dramatic style, coming down from 0-40 down at 5-4 to clinch the second set. Down 0-3 in the third set, Wang admitted she was thinking of going home before a pep talk from her coach stiffened her resolve. "I had
2nd Test: Rahane, Pant revive India on Day 2 (Roundup)
India rode on a defiant 146-run fifth wicket stand between half-centurions Ajinkya Rahane and Rishabh Pant to reach 308/4 and more importantly cut down the deficit to just 3 runs at stumps on Day 2 of the second cricket Test at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium here on Saturday.
Krish, Garagi win U-16 titles at Fenesta Nationals
Krish Patel outclassed Denim Yadav 6-0 6-1 to emerge Under-16 boys champion while Gargi Pawar took the U-16 girls crown after fighting off the challenge of Vipasha Mehra 6-4 6-3 as the Fenesta Open National championships concluded here on Saturday. There was no fight in the U-16 boys final with Krish crushing Yadav without breaking a sweat. "It's a very happy moment for me. This was my dream to win the Fenesta Open. I worked very hard for it. So I feel great after winning the title," said Krish. In the under-14 boys final, Udit Gogoi turned on the heat with some smart play from the back court to crush Aman Dahiya 6-1, 6-4. "Congratulations to my opponent Aman Dahiya for playing well. He lost the first set that made him really nervous. I wish to play with him again," said Udit. Renee Singh won the U-14 girls title after getting the better of top seed Vaishnavi Adkar 7-5 6-2. "If anyone has to beat Vaishnavi, you have to be at your best. I guess I did it, that's why I won. She played ...
England win rain-hit ODI against Sri Lanka
England were awarded victory in the second one-day international against Sri Lanka on a faster run rate Saturday after play was halted by heavy rain. The tourists scored 278-9, with Eoin Morgan smashing 92, but umpires stopped play at Dambulla with Sri Lanka on 140-5 after 29 of their overs. Thisara Perera was on 44 and Dhananjaya da Silva on 36 when play was halted. The pair had put on 66 for the sixth wicket after Sri Lanka looked in deep trouble at 74 for five. Heavy rain was still falling an hour after the suspension and England recorded a 31-run victory under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern run rate system. Only 15 overs of the first ODI between the two sides was possible on Wednesday before the game had to be abandoned without a result. A warm up game against a Sri Lanka Cricket XI on October 6 did not start because of rain. The third 50-over match is in Pallekele on Wednesday. England will also play two Tests and a Twenty20 international against Sri Lanka on the tour, which runs ...
Monaco names Thierry Henry as coach to replace Jardim
AS Monaco announced on Saturday the appointment of former French star Thierry Henry as the new coach for three seasons, replacing Portuguese Leonardo Jardim.
Honda Racing's Hada finishes 6th in SuperSport 600cc race, no cheer for Indians
Taiga Hada of Idemitsu Honda Racing India took sixth place in the first race of the SuperSport 600cc class in the fifth round of Asia Road Racing Championship at the Sentul circuit here Saturday. The 20-year old Hada of Japan had earlier qualified ninth on the grid. He earned 10 points with a sixth-place finish. Meanwhile in the Asia Production 250cc class, there was nothing much to cheer for the two Indian riders in fray -- Rajiv Sethu and Anish Shetty, despite registering improved timings in the qualifying as they could only finish 23rd and 25th respectively in the first race. After qualifying ninth, Hada did well to improve three positions and secure sixth spot in an intense race. He clocked a fastest lap of 1:31:025s. Hada said he was happy with the start and would have been happier if he had been able to hold on to the fifth spot. "I was happy with the good start today which took me to 5th spot. There on, I made best efforts to maintain this position. But by the end of the race, .
Pant dazzles, Shaw sizzles as youngster dominate second day
Rishabh Pant's audacious stroke-play complemented Ajinkya Rahane's patient approach as India reached 308 for four against West Indies on the second day of the second cricket Test on Saturday. India are now only three runs short of West Indies' first innings total of 311. The Caribbeans could add only 16 runs in the morning session after Umesh Yadav polished off the tail with career-best figures of 6/88 in 26.4 overs. While young Pant celebrated his ODI call-up with a second Test half-century, an attractive unbeaten 85 off 120 balls, vice-captain Rahane slogged hard to remain undefeated on 75 off 174 balls. Together, the duo added 146 runs for the unbroken fifth wicket after India lost in-form skipper Virat Kohli (45) to be reduced to 163 for 4. This was after young Prithvi Shaw lit up the morning, smashing his way to 70 off 53 balls to provide an initial momentum. It was a day where India's Gen-Next enthralled the 18,000 odd crowd with spectacular strokeplay. Shaw's cover and ...
Miffed MCA asks CoA reasons for shifting of ODI from Wankhede
A miffed Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) Saturday shot off a letter to the BCCI's Committee of Administrators (COA), asking them the reasons behind shifting the fourth One-Day International between India and West Indies from Wankhede Stadium to the Cricket Club of India. The development came a day after the BCCI shifted the fourth ODI CCI's Brabourne Stadium, which is stone's throw away from the Wankhede. MCA CEO C S Naik, in an email communication to the CoA, claimed that they did not receive any communication from the BCCI in this regard and the development came as a "surprsie" to them. "This is with reference to our trailing email regarding hosting of the 4th One Day International match between India and West Indies on 29th October 2018 at Wankhede Stadium. "We have not received any communication from your end in this regard. We are surprised to learn from the media reports that the said match has been shifted to Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai. We would request you to kindly let us ...
2nd Test: India 308/4 at stumps on Day 2 vs West Indies
India were 308/4 at stumps against West Indies on Day 2 of the second and final Test at the Rajiv Gandhi International stadium here on Saturday.
India end day 2 at 308/4 after bowling out WI for 311
Replying to West Indies' 311 all out, India were 308 for four in their first innings at stumps on the second day of the second and final Test, here on Saturday. India had bowled out the West Indies in the first session of the day. The hosts are trailing by three runs with Rishabh Pant (85) and Ajinkya Rahane (75) at the crease. Brief Scores: West Indies 1st innings: 311 all out in 101.4 overs (Roston Chase 106, Jason Holder 52; Umesh Yadav 6/88) India 1st innings: 308/4 in 81 overs (R Pant 85 batting, A Rahane 75 batting, Prithvi Shaw 70, Virat Kohli 45; Jason Holder 2/85).
SCOREBOARD IND vs WI
Scoreboard on the second day of the second and final Test between India and West Indies here Saturday. West Indies 1st innings: 311 all out India 1st Innings: K L Rahul b Holder 4 Prithvi Shaw c Hetmyer b Warrican 70 Cheteshwar Pujara c sub (JN Hamilton) b Gabriel 10 Virat Kohli lbw b Holder 45 Ajinkya Rahane batting 75 Rishabh Pant batting 85 Extras: (B-12, LB-2, NB-5) 19 Total: (for 4 wickets in 81 overs) 308 Fall of wickets: 1-61, 2-98, 3-102, 4-162 Bowling: Shannon Gabriel 13-1-73-1, Jason Holder 14-2-45-2, Jomel Warrican 24-4-76-1, Roston Chase 9-1-22-0, Devendra Bishoo 19-4-72-0, Kraigg Brathwaite 2-0-6-0.
Paes earns chance to win 2nd title of season, reaches final in Santo Domingo Open
Veteran Leander Paes is one win away from winning his second title of the season on the Challenger circuit, reaching the final of the Santo Domingo Open with partner Miguel Angel Reyyes-Varela. The second seeded Indo-Mexican pair prevailed 6-4 7-6(3) over Argentine combine of Tomas Lipovsek Puches and Juan Ignacio Londero in one hour and 23 minutes. Paes and Angel dropped their serve twice but broke their rivals thrice to take the opening set. In the second set too, the two pairs broke each other twice before Paes and Angel won the tie-breaker to seal a spot in the summit clash. It will be the second consecutive final for Paes and Angel, who also reached the final at Montrrey Challenger last week, ending runners-up to Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan and Marcelo Arevalo. Before this tournament, Paes ended runner-up at Montrrey, Chicago, Dallas on the ATP Challenger circuit and won the Newport event. Apart from these, Paes also reached the final at Winston-Salem Open and Dubai Duty Free Tennis ...
2nd Test: India 173/4 at Tea vs West Indies
West Indies jolted India with three wickets in the afternoon session as the hosts were 173/4 at Tea on Day 2 of the second Test at the Rajiv Gandhi International stadium here on Saturday.
Seven-time NBA champion Robert Horry to visit India this month
Seven-time NBA Champion Robert Horry will visit India this month to celebrate the 2018-19 NBA season tip-off with fans and interact with the country's top prospects at The NBA Academy India in New Delhi. Horry will first stop in New Delhi on October 19, where he will train with the 24 full-time prospects at The NBA Academy India. Horry will then make live television appearances on Sony Ten 1 and Sony Ten 3's NBA wraparound shows on October 20 and October 21 respectively to discuss the upcoming NBA season. "I'm excited to return to India to work with some of the most promising talent the country has to offer and celebrate what will certainly be an electrifying NBA season," said Horry. "I understand the game has made huge strides since my last visit to India in 2012, and I can't wait to see this for myself." Horry, a 6'7" inches tall forward from the University of Alabama, was selected 11th overall by the Houston Rockets in the 1992 NBA Draft. Horry was named to the NBA All-Rookie ...
Sharma takes share of lead at CIMB, eyes maiden PGA Tour title
Shubhankar Sharma was in joint lead after 54 holes for the second time in a PGA Tour event, as he carded 6-under 66 to reach 19-under 197 at the TPC Kuala Lumpur West course Saturday. Sharma, who held sole lead at the end of 54 hole at WGC0-Mexico, earlier this year, is tied with overnight co-leaders Gary Woodland (67) and Marc Leishman (67). Sharma had seven birdies and the day's lone bogey came after a gap of 21 holes since the second hole, his 11th hole on Friday. That also means Sharma will play in the lead group of a PGA Tournament only the second time in his career. It is also the second time at the CIMB Classic, that an Indian player has had at least a share of the lead after 54 holes Anirban Lahiri was leader by four shots after three days in 2015, when Justin Thomas came from behind and won the title. A win on Sunday will seal Sharma's berth at the Augusta Masters, a spot on Sentry Tournament of Champions in Hawaii and also the Asian Tour Order of Merit. Only one Indian, ...
Morgan hits 92 as England make 278 in 2nd ODI
Captain Eoin Morgan blasted 92 and Test skipper Joe Root 71 as England reached 278 for nine in their second one day international against Sri Lanka on Saturday. Morgan hit 11 fours and two sixes in his 91-ball innings that formed the core of the England score after Sri Lanka won the toss and put the tourists in. Root hit six fours in his knock. Paceman Lasith Malinga took five for 44 on the tricky Dambulla pitch, including England opener Jason Roy with the fourth ball of the day. But Root hit three straight fours off Malinga in the fifth over as England grew in confidence. Adil Rashid and Olly Stone put on 24 for the final wicket to give England a late boost. The first of the five ODIs at the same ground on Wednesday was abandoned after 15 overs because of heavy rain.
Shuttlers win two more gold as India ends with 72 podium finishes
India recorded its best-ever showing by adding two more gold, a few silver and some bronze medals for a total of 72 podium finishes as the 2018 Asian Para Games drew to a close here Saturday. With 15 gold, 24 silver and 33 bronze medals, India was placed ninth in the overall tally. In the last edition in 2014, India won 33 medals (3 gold, 14 silver, 16 bronze). In men's singles SL3 class badminton, India's Pramod Bhagat defeated Ukun Rukaendi of Indonesia 21-19 15-21 21-14 to clinch the gold medal. Athletes in the SL3 category generally have impairment in one or both lower limbs and poor walking or running balance. Athletes with cerebral palsy, bilateralpolio or loss of both legs below the knee compete in half-court (lenghtwise) to minimise the impact of their impairment. Para shuttler Tarun added another gold for India on the final day of the event by beating Yuyang Gao of China 21-16 21-6 in the men's singles SL4 class. The SL4 class athletes have a lesser impairment compared to SL .
Scoreboard at tea on the second day of the second and final Test between India and West ...
Scoreboard at tea on the second day of the second and final Test between India and West Indies here Saturday. West Indies 1st innings: 311 all out India 1st Innings: K L Rahul b Holder 4 Prithvi Shaw c Hetmyer b Warrican 70 Cheteshwar Pujara c sub (JN Hamilton) b Gabriel 10 Virat Kohli lbw b Holder 45 Ajinkya Rahane not out 19 Rishabh Pant not out 9 Extras: (B-12, LB-1, NB-3) 16 Total: (for 4 wickets in 47 overs) 173 Fall of wickets: 1-61, 2-98, 3-102, 4-162 Bowling: Shannon Gabriel 7-1-48-1, Jason Holder 11-2-30-2, Jomel Warrican 17-3-53-1, Roston Chase 1-0-1-0, Devendra Bishoo 11-4-28-0.
Arnautovic makes the difference as Austria beat Northern Ireland 1-0
Captain Marko Arnautovic scored as Austria secured a 1-0 victory against Northern Ireland in their UEFA Nations League match in Vienna.
Kohli, Shaw depart as India reach 173 for 4 at tea
Skipper Virat Kohli and new opening sensation Prithvi Shaw's dismissals pegged India back as the hosts lost the initial momentum to reach 173 for four at tea on second day of the second and final Test against West Indies here on Saturday. After Shaw's (70 off 52 balls) whirlwind knock, India lost their way in the second session with spinners -- left-arm orthodox Jomel Warrican (1/53 in 17) and leg-spinner Devendra Bishoo (0/28 in 11 overs) stemming the flow of runs. Shaw started off from where he left before lunch as he got three more boundaries with Shannon Gabriel ( 1/48 in 7 overs) bowling too full. But his youthful exuberance cost him dearly when Warrican flighted one outside the off-stump and Shaw drove away from his body to be caught by Shimron Hetmeyer at extra-cover. His innings had 11 fours and a six. Cheteshwar Pujara (10 off 41 balls) didn't look uncomfortable but not being able to score runs did increase pressure as he edged one off Gabriel to reserve keeper Jahmar ...