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Want to be the new ball bowler who can bat too: Chahar
Aiming to cement his place in the national team in white ball cricket -- a Herculean task by his own admission -- young India pacer Deepak Chahar wants to be counted as a new-ball bowler who is also handy with the bat.
Germany facing striker problem ahead of crunch Nations League ties
Times couldn't be more challenging for German national coach Joachim Loew.
Real Madrid defender Carvajal wants to play in England
Real Madrid's Spain international full back Dani Carvajal has said that he would one day like to play in England.
Stuttgart appoint Weinzierl as new coach
Stuttgart have appointed Markus Weinzierl as their new head coach, the struggling Bundesliga side confirmed in an official statement.
Federer looks to kickstart Shanghai Masters with a bang
Twenty-time Grand Slam Roger Federer will look to start his campaign at the ongoing Shanghai Master on a winning note while facing Daniil Medvedev of Russia in their Round Two match of the men's singles event here on Wednesday.The 37-year-old will be heading into the tournament, having won 13 of his last 16 matches. Since missing out on the US Open title after being defeated by Australia's John Millman in their pre-quarters clash, he had played just two matches in Laver Cup.Medvedev, on the other hand, is also on a roll having recently clinched the Japan Open trophy after registering a stunning victory over home favourite Kei Nishikori.Both the players will be playing for the first time against each other.Meanwhile, Serbian tennis ace Novak Djokovic moved to the third round of the ongoing tournament after thrashing France's Jeremy Chardy 6-3, 7-5 in their round of 32 clash.
'Messi can lead Argentina to World Cup glory in 2022'
Former Argentina coach Jorge Luis Sampaoli believes that star striker Lionel Messi could lead the team to a World Cup glory in 2022.Sampaoli, however, added that this would need a well-defined process."Of course yes, but this needs a process, for everything that has happened up to now and you don't break the process; you correct it. For the next World Cup or Copa America, you need organisation, unlimited confidence and knowing that everything requires a process," Marca.com quoted Messi, as saying.Reflecting on his journey at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, where he had guided the team till the group stage, the former footballer said that he has nothing to regret about as he had put his heart and soul in the tournament."I believe that all of us who were there, including myself, were honest in terms of our contribution. I put my heart and my passion into it, but wasn't enough. I do not think I have to reproach myself with things. I learned a lot for the future," he said.Argentina had slumped ..
Wales ready to test Spain regardless of Bale's fitness
Spain might not have to face Gareth Bale in their glamour friendly, but Wales striker Sam Vokes insists the Real Madrid star's absence won't give the visitors an easy ride in Cardiff. Bale is struggling with a groin injury after aggravating the problem during Real's defeat at Alaves on Saturday. The 29-year-old also missed Real's Champions League tie at CSKA Moscow last week with the same issue and sat out Wales' training session when he arrived for international duty on Monday. Given his links with both countries, Bale would relish playing against Spain, who feature several of his Real team-mates, in the first meeting between the teams since 1985. But with Wales having a more significant Nations League tie against the Republic of Ireland in Dublin on October 16, Bale -- his country's record goalscorer -- is likely to be rested against Spain to give him extra time to recover. Even with Bale potentially on the sidelines, Burnley's Vokes is certain Wales will show they are more than a ..
Ex-Uruguay international Matosas named Costa Rica coach
Former Uruguay international Gustavo Matosas has been appointed as the new coach of Costa Rica, the country's football federation said on Tuesday. The 51-year-old Matosas takes over from Oscar Ramirez, whose contract was not renewed after Costa Rica finished bottom of their group at the World Cup. Matosas twice won the Mexican league in charge of Leon, while he guided Club America to the CONCACAF Champions League title in 2014-15. Costa Rica were eliminated in the group stage in Russia with just one point, four years after the team made a surprise run to the quarter-finals of the 2014 World Cup.
US Open, PGA winner Koepka voted PGA Tour Player of Year
Brooks Koepka, this year's US Open and PGA Championship winner, was announced as the US PGA Tour Player of the Year, having won a vote by tour players. The 28-year-old American captured the Jack Nicklaus Trophy after a historic 2017-18 campaign that saw him defend his US Open crown by winning at Shinnecock and then deny Tiger Woods a 15th major title by holding off a final-round rally in August at Bellerive. Koepka, who missed nearly four months in early 2018 with a left wrist injury, also managed four other top-10 efforts in the season, including second-place finishes at the WGC HSBC Champions and at Colonial. "Brooks has brought a new brand of athleticism to the PGA Tour and we saw the results this year with his historic season at the major championships," said tour commissioner Jay Monahan. "These feats were accomplished despite missing significant time due to injury, a testament to his work ethic and perseverance throughout the season." Other finalists for the award included ...
Tahir bowls South Africa to victory over Zimbabwe
Leg-spinner Imran Tahir bowled South Africa to a 34-run win in the first Twenty20 international against Zimbabwe at Buffalo Park on Tuesday. Tahir took five for 23 as South Africa, defending a modest total of 160 for six, bowled out the tourists for 126. The damage was done in the first four overs as Tahir, sharing the new ball, took the first three wickets. "I've been practising with the new ball to see if I can get more accurate (in case) I get a chance to bowl with it," he said after claiming his best figures in 20-over internationals. He came back later to take two wickets off successive balls to reduce Zimbabwe to 65 for six. Peter Moor hit four successive sixes off left-arm spinner Tabraiz Shamsi as he and Brandon Mavuta briefly raised Zimbabwean hopes with an eighth wicket stand of 53 off 19 balls. Moor made 44 off 21 balls and Mavuta hit 28 off 14 balls. New cap Rassie van der Dussen steadied South Africa's innings, scoring 56 after coming in with his team struggling on 11 for
India name squad for football friendly against China
Indian men's football team coach Stephen Constantine on Tuesday announced his 22-member squad for the team's first-ever international fixture against China at the Suzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium in Suzhou city on October 13.Constantine said Balwant Singh had to be dropped from the squad because of some unavoidable circumstances."As his passport will expire in less than six months, he was denied a Chinese visa," he stated before the departure of the team.Out of the 17 face-offs between India and China so far, the Red Dragons have won on 12 occasions. The rest of the five matches ended in a stalemate.Constantine mentioned that although the match is labeled as a 'friendly', it was a serious affair for the entire team. "Friendly or no-friendly, it's the Indian national team. It's only a friendly game for the world but not for us," he said.The two national teams will lock horns after a gap of 21 years. In the last meeting, which took place in the Nehru Cup tournament in Kochi in 1997,
IOC creates refugee team for Tokyo 2020
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced there will be a Olympic team made up of refugees at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, as happened in Rio de Janeiro in 2016.
Djokovic powers into third round in Shanghai Masters
World number 3 Novak Djokovic breezed into the third round of ATP Shanghai Masters on Tuesday, beating Jeremy Chardy of France in straight sets 6-3, 7-5.
Dhoni might play Hazare quarters for Jharkhand
Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni in all likelihood will play in the knock-outs in the Vijay Hazare Trophy after Jharkhand qualified for the quarter-finals of the National One Day Competition. Dhoni has been training with the Jharkhand team but didn't play in the group league encounters of the team after coming back from Asia Cup. There has been growing concerns about his batting form as he has not been able to force the pace during the middle overs even though he has the safest pair of gloves along with an astute tactical mind. In the current year, Dhoni has played only 15 ODIs and 7 T20 Internationals - effectively only 22 days for India and at times his lack of match time becomes pretty evident. It has also become very difficult as neither state association nor the national selectors are aware as to how Dhoni manages his domestic calender. It is learnt that Dhoni has been given the freedom to pick and choose the limited over games that he wants to play for Jharkhand. All ...
Odisha looking forward to welcome SRK at Hockey WC: Patnaik
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday said the state is looking forward to welcome superstar Shah Rukh Khan at the opening ceremony of the Men's Hockey World Cup here on November 27. "Delighted to share that @iamsrk's #HeartBeatsFor Hockey and he has come forward to support Indian hockey & #HockeyWorldCup2018 in #Bhubaneswar. Kalinga Stadium & #Odisha look forward to welcoming you, Mr Khan at the #OdishaHWCOpeningCeremony on 27th November 2018 #AbBasHockey," Patnaik wrote on Twitter. A few Indian hockey players had earlier asked the actor via video on Twitter whether he would be a part of the hockey tournament and support it. "I wish you and our team the best. Hockey is the pride of India. We will cheer Chak De India! Thank you for thinking of me. #HeartBeatsForHockey," Khan said on his Twitter handle.
Pro Kabaddi: Telugu Titans hand Tamil Thalaivas second straight defeat
Tamil Thalaivas succumbed to their second successive defeat in a row as they lost to Telugu Titans 28-33 on the third day of the Pro Kabaddi tournament at the packed Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium here on Tuesday.
AFI targets Olympic success
The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has articulated its strong resolve to upgrade the training programme for its athletes to help raise the profile of the country's track and field sport from an Asian giant to one that will realise the long-standing dream of Olympic medals.
Constantine announces Indian squad for China friendly
National football coach Stephen Constantine announced a 22-member squad for India's first-ever international fixture in China which is scheduled at the Suzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium in Suzhou City on October 13.
Determined Indian hockey colts beat Japan 1-0
The Indian junior mens hockey team registered their third successive victory at the 8th Sultan of Johor Cup 2018 as they beat Japan 1-0 in a closely-fought match here on Tuesday.
India get 3 more gold, take tally to 28 at Para Asian Games
India continued to hold on to its eighth spot in the medals table with the addition of 11 more medals, including three golds after the action ended on Day 3 of the Para Asian Games here on Tuesday.