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India 173/4 at tea after bowling out WI for 311
India were 173 for four at tea on the second day of the second and final Test against West Indies here Saturday. West Indies were all out for 311 in their first innings. 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: 173/4 in 47 overs (Prithvi Shaw 70, Virat Kohli 45; Jason Holder 2/30).
World record holder Jepkosgei joins Delhi Half Marathon to challenge Dibaba
Kenya's world half marathon record holder Joyciline Jepkosgei has been added to the women's elite field for the Airtel Delhi Half Marathon, brightening prospect of a mouth-watering head-to-head with three-time Olympic gold medallist Tirunesh Dibaba. The pair have met twice before. Firstly, at last year's Ras al Khaimah Hal Marathon when Jepkosgei finished third and the Ethiopian legend was fifth; secondly in May this year at the Manchester 10km in Great Britain when Dibaba (whose participation in the ADHM 2018 has been previously announced) got the upper hand with a convincing win 31:08 to 31:57 with the Kenyan runner in second place. However, Jepkosgei will come to the ADHM 2018, scheduled for October 21, in fine form buoyed by a half marathon win over a classy local field in a high-altitude race in her native Kenya last Sunday. "The Airtel Delhi Half Marathon is my first-ever trip to India and so I am very much looking forward to visiting and also competing against, once again, ...
Lukaku leads Belgium to 2-1 win over Switzerland
Romelu Lukaku had a brace in Belgium's 2-1 victory against Switzerland in a UEFA Nations League tie.
Croatia and England draw 0-0 in Nations League tie
World Cup runners-up Croatia and the team they beat to reach the final, England, played to a 0-0 draw in a UEFA Nations League match.
Hyderabad Test: Windies bowled out for 311, India post 80/1 at Lunch
Indian pacer Umesh Yadav struck early to dismiss West Indies for 311 in their first innings on day two of the second Test here at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium on Saturday.West Indies, which began the day with 295 for 7, could only add 16 runs to take their total to 311.Yadav picked up three wickets in half-an-hour to undo the hard work done by Windies batsman Royston Chase, who scored 106 off 189 balls, and Jason Holder, who scored 52 off 92 deliveries.Incidentally, Umesh also registered his best bowling figures in Test cricket as he picked up 6 for 88 runs. This was also the first time since 1999 when an Indian bowler picked up six or more wickets at home.India has posted 80 runs on the scoreboard for the loss of one wicket at lunch.The Men in Blue are currently leading the Two-match Test series 1-0. If they manage to win this match, it would be their 10th consecutive series win at home since 2013.The ongoing series against West Indies is part of India's preparation
Victoria leads in second sports technology mission to India this year
Leading the way in sports technology, the State of Victoria embarked on its second sports technology trade mission to Mumbai and Delhi from 8thto 12th October.The delegation comprised of Australia's best sports industry exporters, who attended the annual India Sports Analytics Conference held in Mumbai. With Trade Victoria's significant focus on its sports industry's product and services export programs, the Sports Technology Trade Mission aims to build on the recent Governor's visit to India which focused on strengthening ties through sports.Victoria is universally regarded as one of the world's sporting capitals. The Victorian sports tech delegation along with major sports bodies from Melbourne including Cricket Victoria, Elite Akademy Sports Medicine, Hockey Australia, One Management Group, Centre For Design Innovation - Swinburne University of Technology, Sportstg, Supacore & Victoria University will meet with over 400 delegates from across the fields of sports, analytics, ...
AI returns for Tegh Bahadur hockey
Former champions Air have confirmed their participation in the 14th PMC Bank-All India Guru Tegh Bahadur Gold Cup Hockey Tournament, scheduled here on Sunday. Air India, due to non-availability of players, had skipped the tournament last year. The fancied outfit, who reached the semi-finals of the K D Singh Babu tournament in Lucknow early this month, will be keen to try to regain the title, which they had last won in 2015 when they beat Army XI 3-1 in the final. However, Indian Oil, the joint winners with South Central Railway last year, have withdrawn from the tournament due to the absence of key players who are currently on national duty. Besides Air India, the other teams that would be seen in action include, South Central Railway, Punjab National Bank, Hockey Bhopal, Central Secretariat, Central Railway, Western Railway, Indian Navy and Union Bank of India. The teams would be fighting for the top prize of Rs 2 lakh and the glittering cup. In addition, individual ...
2nd Test: Shaw's 50 propels India to 80/1 at lunch
India got off to a decent start, reaching 80/1 at lunch after pacer Umesh Yadav starred with the cherry, taking his second five-wicket haul to bundle the West Indies out for 311 within the first hour of the second day of the second Test at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium here on Saturday.
Scoreboard at lunch on the second day of the second Test between India and West Indies ...
Scoreboard at lunch on the second day of the second 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 batting 52 Cheteshwar Pujara batting 9 Extras: (b-12, nb-3) 15 Total: 80 for one in 16 overs Fall of wickets: 61/1 Bowling: Shannon Gabriel 3-1-20-0, Jason Holder 7-1-20-1, Jomel Warrican 6-1-28-0.
Shaw hits half-century after Umesh's six-for as India reach 80/1
Young Prithvi Shaw blazed his way to a half-century after Umesh Yadav's six-wicket haul as India raced to 80 for one at lunch on the second day of the second Test here Friday. At the break, Shaw was batting on 52 off 42 balls with eight fours and a six, and had Cheteshwar Pujara for company. West Indies were all out for 311 in their first innings, adding only 16 runs to their overnight total, as Yadav recorded a career-best figures of six for 88, polishing off the tail in only 6.4 overs in the morning. Roston Chase (106 off 189 balls), however, deservedly completed his fourth Test hundred before the innings wrapped up. When the Indian innings started, it was all about how comfortable Shaw looked against Shannon Gabriel and Jason Holder, as he completed his half-century in only 39 balls. He started by using Gabriel's pace to hit a couple of boundaries. The first was guided past gully and the next was slashed hard over third-man for a six. When Holder pitched up, he played a lovely ...
India 80/1 at lunch after bowling out WI for 311
India were 80 for one at lunch on the second day day of the second Test against West Indies here Saturday. West Indies were all out for 311 in their first innings. 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: 80/1 in 16 overs (Prithvi Shaw 52 batting).
Umesh's fifer helps India bundle Windies for 311
Pacer Umesh Yadav picked his second five-wicket haul as he cleared the tail to bundle West Indies for 311 on the second morning of the second Test at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium here on Saturday.
Olympic champion says WADA 'bullied' her over Russia opposition
Beckie Scott, chair of the World Anti-Doping Agency's Athlete Committee, says in a BBC interview that she was "bullied" by some WADA officials over her opposition to reinstating Russia's anti-doping agency. Scott, a Canadian former Olympic cross-country skiing champion, last month resigned from the panel that recommended lifting the ban on RUSADA, which had been declared non-compliant in 2015 after revelations of a vast state-backed scheme to avoid drug testers. She told the BBC in comments published Friday that she was "treated with disrespect" at a recent meeting. "I think it's indicative of two things," Scott said. "One is lack of regard for the athlete's voice in general. I think it's also indicative of leadership of WADA's alignment with the Olympic movement." US Anti-Doping Agency chief Travis Tygart, who last month condemned the decision to reinstate RUSADA, applauded Scott's comments, indicating the International Olympic Committee had unduly influenced the global anti-doping ..
Empty stands a sad sight for Croatia's Dalic in England stalemate
Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic described a 0-0 Nations League draw with England in a World Cup semi-final rematch as a "sad" day for football as fans were banned from the clash in Rijeka. Croatia were completing a UEFA sanction after a swastika symbol was carved into the pitch during a Euro 2016 qualifier against Italy over three years ago. "The atmosphere is not easy for anybody. It is sad for football but hopefully this is our last time," said Dalic. "Football is played for the fans. It's sad the second and fourth team from the World Cup are playing behind closed doors. I don't know who it is good for." In front of the empty stands, Marcus Rashford missed two glorious chances to exact England a small measure of revenge for missing out on the World Cup final to Croatia 93 days ago in Moscow. Eric Dier and Harry Kane also hit the woodwork for the visitors, who enjoyed the better of a subdued game befitting of the bizarre atmosphere. "It feels like a game we should have won," said England .
Brazil make heavy work of beating Saudi Arabia in friendly
Brazil struggled to a 2-0 win over hosts Saudi Arabia in a stuttering performance on a muggy night in Riyadh in a friendly international. Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus scored just before half-time and Alex Sandro powered in a header from a Neymar corner in the sixth-minute of injury time. Brazil will next play arch-rivals Argentina on Tuesday. Argentina, who will be without the rested Lionel Messi, beat Iraq 4-0 on Thursday. Brazil will be the more concerned team ahead of Tuesday's showdown in Jeddah as they failed to spark against the game Saudis, who almost found themselves a goal up after six minutes, before Casemiro hacked clear. Jesus, who missed Brazil's friendly victories over the United States (2-0) and El Salvador (5-0) last month, celebrated his return to the side with a goal just before half time. Jesus saw a goal-bound header brilliantly saved by Saudi keeper Mohammed Al Owais before Neymar slipped him in to score in the 43rd minute. Tottenham's Lucas Moura almost made ..
Lukaku strikes twice as Belgium battle past Switzerland
Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku struck twice as Belgium maintained their strong start to the Nations League with a battling 2-1 win over Switzerland. When Lukaku found the net with an angled drive on 58 minutes, it looked like Roberto Martinez's men would be giving French World Cup winner Thierry Henry a winning send-off in his final match as Belgium assistant coach ahead of an imminent move to Monaco. The World Cup semi-finalists took their eye off the ball on 76 minutes, and the King Baudoin Stadium was stunned when Mario Gavranovic poked the ball past Thibaut Courtois from close range in after the Real Madrid 'keeper had been drawn by Nico Elvedi heading Xherdan Shaqiri's floated cross back into play. But in a busy final period that saw the hosts turn the throttle Lukaku had his second six minutes from time. Belgium's second win of the fledgling tournament keeps them flying high in League A Group 2 following an opening 3-0 win in Iceland. Fresh from their own 6-0 win over ..
Salah scores direct from corner, injured in Egypt romp
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah scored direct from a corner but was later injured as Egypt romped to a 4-1 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying win over eSwatini. The striker went down holding his leg as the Group J match drew to a close in Cairo, resumed after receiving treatment, and was almost immediately withdrawn. Speaking after the match, Egypt assistant coach Hany Ramzy told BeIN Sports: "The initial diagnosis, according to the team doctor, is a strong muscle strain. It is not a tear, I think it is not serious." After scoring 44 goals in all competitions during his first season at Anfield, the striker has netted only three this term, with just one since August. Salah netted twice and missed two penalties when record seven-time African champions Egypt hammered Niger 6-0 last month in another qualifier. With eSwatini (formerly Swaziland) ranked even lower than Niger, there were expectations that Salah could get back on the goal trail at the Al Salam Stadium in the Egyptian capital. He ..
Indian women's hockey team in semifinals of Youth Olympics
The Indian women's team notched up a comfortable 3-0 win over Poland to enter the semifinals of the Hockey 5s competition of the 2018 Youth Olympic Games here. Lalremsiami (10'), captain Salima Tete (14') and Baljeet Kaur (14') contributed to the U-18 team's victory with a goal each at the Parque Polideportivo Roca. The first period of the quarterfinal game started with Poland finding the first chance in the second minute as Viktoria Zimmermann tested the Indian goalkeeper Bichu Kharibam. India's Mumtaz Khan also had a chance in the same minute but could not get past the Polish custodian. Both the teams tried to get into the rhythm and find an opening to take the lead, but it was only in the last minute of the first period that Indian forward Lalremsiami made the breakthrough as she scored past Poland's Nicole Chruszcz to give her team lead. The second period was a crucial one in the context of the match as Poland looked for an equaliser, whereas India wanted to extend their lead and .
Kohli's fan booked for trespassing into cricket ground
A 19-year-old fan of Indian skipper Virat Kohli was booked for trespassing into the cricket ground during the first day of the second Test against West Indies here on Friday.The accused has been booked under relevant sections of Indian Penal Code (IPC) and will be sent on remand.Circle Inspector, Uppal Police Station informed, "Today Mohammed Khan, a 19-year-old second-year student of a degree college in Kadapa has come to Uppal Stadium, Hyderabad to watch the Test match. He claims to be a big fan of Virat Kohli and during the Test match. He entered into the ground and tried to hug Virat Kohli and took a selfie with him. Trespassing into the ground during a cricket match is prohibited. So we have registered a case under section 448 of Indian Penal Code (Trespassing) and the accused will be sent to Judicial Remand."India restricted the Caribbean side to a score of 295/7 at stumps on Day One of the ongoing second Test being played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium ...
Shuttler Lakshya Sen settles for silver in Youth Olympics
Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen settled for a silver medal after he lost the men's singles summit clash against Li Shifeng of China in straight games in the Youth Olympics here on Friday. Sen, the reigning junior Asian champion, lost 15-21, 19-21 in a 42-minute final match to bag the silver. He had beaten Shifeng in straight games in the quarterfinals of the Asian Championships in July but on Friday, it was the turn of his Chinese rival to turn the tables on him. In the both the games, Shifeng led all through and Sen was playing catch-up which he eventually could not succeed in the end. In the first game, Shifeng took an early lead and raced to 14-5 in no time. Sen made a fine recovery to narrow down the gap to 13-16 but he could not sustain it and Shifeng went ahead 18-13 and then made it 20-14 to have six game points. Though Sen saved one game point, the Chinese won the next one to pocket the first game in 17 minutes. The second game was a closer fight than the first but the Chinese was