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Pollard returns to West Indies T20 squad
West Indies all-rounder Keiron Pollard has returned to the T20I team as they announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match series against India beginning November 4.The 31-year-old will be playing his first T20 series of the year.Chairman of the selection panel, Courtney Browne, explained that they are looking to invest in players who have done well in the domestic cricket as T20 World Cup is just two years away.He further said that they would continue to retain their experienced players so that they can work alongside the younger group."With the 2020 ICC World T20 two years away and the limited amount of T20 Internationals within the next year, the panel believes at this juncture it is time to invest in the young players that have emerged over the last two years from WINDIES A and B teams, along with 2018 CPL," West Indies Cricket website quoted Browne, as saying."The selection of a young group two years prior to the World T20 gives the coaching staff time to help them ...
Living by the bow and arrow in Bhutan
Every weekend Bhutanese Pema Dorji channels his inner Robin Hood and aims for the bull's-eye, but not without generous sips of the local brew and a leg-kicking dance and song routine. The likes of Dorji make up the vibrant archery scene in the small Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan where the traditional sport is a way of life for its 800,000 people. Competitions are held across the country on various auspicious days each month before culminating in national championships attended by hundreds of raucous fans. "Alcohol and archery go hand in hand," said Tashi Dorji, the research and development officer with the Bhutan Indigenous Games and Sports Association (BIGSA). "We drink to gain confidence. We have a belief that if we drink we can hit the target better," the 25-year-old said, barely hiding a sheepish grin. The game they play pits two teams of 11 players each who try to hit the maximum number of bull's-eyes on a fixed target a full 140 metres (yards) away. A war cry rings out each time .
Para Asian Games: India bag 5 medals on Day 1
India started their campaign at the ongoing third edition of the Para Asian Games on a high note by clinching five medals, including two silver and three bronze, on the opening day of the tournament.While Farman Basha won a silver medal in the Men's 49 kg Powerlifting event, swimmer Devanshi Satijawon finished second on the podium in the Women's 100m Butterfly in S-10 category.The Indian men's badminton team won the country's first medal in the ongoing tournament, settling for silver after a narrow 1-2 defeat at the hands of Malaysia in the semi-final of the event.Indian athlete Paramjeet Kumar won a bronze in the Men's 49 kg Powerlifting event, while swimmer Suyash Jadhav settled for the third spot in the Men's 200m Individual Medley in the SM-7 category.The 2018 Para Asian Games is slated to end on October 13.
Thai cave survivors visit Argentina's River Plate
The young Thai football team that was dramatically rescued from a flooded cave earlier in July, has visited Argentina's popular River Plate club.
Napoli cut gap to Juventus, Icardi fires Inter into third
Napoli moved back to within six points of Serie A leaders Juventus on Sunday as goals from Adam Ounas and Lorenzo Insigne clinched a 2-0 win over Sassuolo, while Inter Milan took third by beating SPAL. Carlo Ancelotti's hosts slipped off the pace last weekend with a loss to Juve in Turin, but managed to avoid dropping further adrift, after the embattled Cristiano Ronaldo scored in the reigning champions' victory at Udinese on Saturday. "We played some really good football today, even if Sassuolo were not an easy opponent to deal with," said Ancelotti. Algerian youngster Ounas, making his full debut in Serie A, gave Napoli the perfect start with a magnificent goal in only the third minute. The 21-year-old latched onto a poor back-pass from Manuel Locatelli, flicked the ball over the head of visiting centre-back Giangiacomo Magnani, and hammered home a stunning left-footed volley to score his first goal in Italian football. The home team dominated throughout, with Dries Mertens drilling
Four-star Mbappe helps PSG break 82-year-old record
Kylian Mbappe tore Lyon to shreds on Sunday with four goals as a 5-0 thrashing at the Parc des Princes saw Paris Saint-Germain set a new French top-flight record of nine straight wins to start a season. Thomas Tuchel's Ligue 1 leaders broke the 82-year-old record of eight consecutive wins set by Olympique Lillois in 1936, having equalled the mark with their 3-0 victory at Nice last weekend. A Neymar penalty gave PSG a ninth-minute advantage, but Presnel Kimpembe was sent off just after the half-hour mark to give Lyon hope. Bruno Genesio's side threw away their man advantage, though, as Lucas Tousart was dismissed, and after missing a string of chances, the sensational Mbappe capped an virtuoso display by scoring four times in 13 minutes to seal history for PSG. The capital-city giants, bidding for a sixth title in seven seasons, are already eight points clear of second-placed Lille at the top of the table, with Lyon five points further back in sixth. Lyon endured the worst possible ...
'I should have scored more', says four-goal Mbappe
Teenage sensation Kylian Mbappe insisted that he "should have scored more" despite netting four times in a magnificent individual display as Paris Saint-Germain thrashed Lyon on Sunday. The 19-year-old scored four goals in the space of 13 second-half minutes as a 5-0 victory saw PSG set a new French top-flight record of nine straight wins to start a season. But Mbappe did miss several earlier chances as he was thrice denied when one-on-one with Lyon goalkeeper Anthony Lopes and struck the post before grabbing his first goal just after the hour mark. "I missed opportunities, I should have scored more," he told Canal+. "I keep working and I never doubted. I knew I had the support of my team-mates. I often say that as long as an attacker is creating chances, everything is fine." Mbappe took the World Cup by storm in the summer, becoming the first teenager since Pele in 1958 to score twice in the final and winning the award for the tournament's best young player. He has started the new ...
Former England captain Terry retires from football
Former England captain John Terry announced his retirement from football on Sunday with the 37-year-old central defender now set to pursue a career in management. Terry, who spent the bulk of his career with Chelsea, captained second-tier Aston Villa last season. Now the Birmingham club reportedly want him to join their coaching staff as part of a new-look set-up, with Thierry Henry in the running to take over as manager at Villa Park after Steve Bruce was sacked earlier this week. "After 23 incredible years as a footballer, I have decided now is the right time to retire from playing," Terry said in a message posted on his Instagram account. Terry, capped 78 times by England, recently rejected a chance to play for Spartak Moscow, saying a move to Russia was not right for his family. His last game as a professional was Villa's 1-0 Championship play-off final defeat by Fulham in May -- a loss that denied Villa a return to the Premier League. But his club career will be best remembered .
Youth Olympics: Tushar Mane wins silver in men's 10m air rifle
Indian shooter Tushar Mane bagged a silver medal in the Men's 10m Air Rifle event at the ongoing Youth Olympic Games here.Mane scored a total of 247.5 points to finish second on the podium, while Grigorii Shamakov of Russia clinched gold with 249.2 points. Aleksa Mitrovic of Serbia settled for a bronze medal with a score of 227.9 points.The medal is India's first in the ongoing edition of the tournament.In the 2014 Youth Olympics, India had bagged one silver and one bronze medal.
Russian shooter Shamakov wins first gold of 2018 Youth Olympics
Russian shooter Grigorii Shamakov has clinched the first gold medal of the Buenos Aires 2018 Youth Olympics by winning the 10m boys' air rifle event.
India, England, Sri Lanka to play blind cricket tri-series in Goa
Goa is gearing up to witness the blind cricket triangular series between India, England and Srilanka, slated to commence on Monday at the Goa Cricket Association Alto Porvorim. The finals will be played on 13th Oct 2018.The triangular series is organized by the Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled and Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI).While speaking about the series, Mahantesh G.K., CABI president said, "25 to 30 years ago there was barely an opportunity for blind cricketers to follow their passion for the game. It was only in 1988 that we got access to a special cricket ball meant for the blind. Three decades later, the situation is much different.""In India, cricket is a passion and it's the same for blind enthusiasts of the game too. For us, a cricket commentary lets us imagine and enjoy the game, even though we cannot see. Stepping onto a cricket pitch is like a dream come true for cricket enthusiasts and therefore this series means so much to us all. We look forward
Carolina Marin, PV Sindhu to go under the hammer in PBL auctions
Three-time World Champion Carolina Marin, former world number one Viktor Axelsen and Son Wan Ho are among the big stars that will go under the hammer in the players' auction for the fourth edition of the Premier Badminton League (PBL) here on Monday.Significantly, all players will return to the auction pool for the first time since 2015. There will be no right to match (RTM) cards for any teams as the league has inducted another team - Pune franchise- taking the total number of teams vying for the title to nine.Rio Olympic Gold Medalist and 2018 World Champion Carolina Marin, former world no. 1 Viktor Axelsen, Son Wan Ho, badminton legend Lee Yong Dae along with Asian Games medalists P. V. Sindhu and Saina Nehwal have been included in the 145-player list from 23 countries.Touted as an 'Icon Player' due to his phenomenal track record in PBL, men's singles star H. S. Prannoy will also be auctioned. The teams would bid within their maximum purse of Rs 2.6 crore with a view to build a ...
Pro Kabaddi: Puneri Paltan show grit, hold U Mumba to 32-32 draw
Former champions U-Mumba led for large parts but eventually succumbed to the grit of local rivals Puneri Paltan and settle for an entertaining 32-32 draw in the opening day's second game of the Pro Kabaddi tournament here at the packed Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium on Sunday.
ISL 2018: Bengaluru FC play 2-2 draw vs Jamshedpur FC
Late goals in the Hero Indian Super League match 9 at the Kanteerava Stadium on Sunday saw Jamshedpur FC hold Bengaluru FC to a 2-2 draw.
2018 Para Asian Games: India pick 5 medals on Day 1
India started its 2018 Para Asian Games campaign on a glorious note after bagging five medals on the opening day of the event.
Jamshedpur FC hold Bengaluru FC to 2-2 draw with late strike
Sergio Cidoncha's injury minute strike salvaged a 2-2 draw for Jamshedpur FC against Bengaluru FC in a pulsating match of the Indian Super League here on Sunday. Nishu Kumar's stunning volley at the stroke of half-time put the hosts ahead. Youngster Gourav Mukhi made history when he came on for Jamshedpur FC as a substitute and scored on his debut to equalise. Later Sunil Chhetri's header in the 88th minute was cancelled out by Cidoncha's effort in added time (90+4). Tim Cahill and Michael Soosairaj got their much-awaited debuts in the Hero ISL as Jamshedpur FC head coach Cesar Ferrando named an attacking side to take on last season's finalists. Carles Cuadrat's Blues were unchanged from their 1-0 win over defending champions Chennaiyin FC. Ferrando's side started the game on the front foot but the first real threat came from the home side 12 minutes into the match. Udanta Singh's blistering pace allowed him to race past winger-turned-left-back Bikash Jairu into space on the right ...
Parma makes comeback to top Genoa 3-1 in Serie A action
Parma Calcio came from behind to beat Genoa 3-1 on Sunday in the eighth round of Serie A football league.
Frankfurt wins 2-1 over Hoffenheim in Bundesliga action
Eintracht Frankfurt on Sunday claimed a 2-1 away win over Hoffenheim, earning its second victory in a row, and the third overall, at the top of the German football league.
Japan wins AFC U-16 c'ship, defeat Tajikistan 1-0
Japan ended the dream performance of Tajikistan at the final of AFC Under-16 Championship on Sunday, winning the title by 1-0 at Bukit Jalil National Stadium in Malaysia's capital of Kuala Lumpur.
Pro Kabaddi: Tamil Thalaivas stun defending champions Patna Pirates in lopsided contest
Tamil Thalaivas stunned defending champions Patna Pirates 42-26 to end their winless run at home in the opening game of the Pro Kabaddi tournament here at the packed Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium on Sunday.