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Prithvi showed he is different quality player: Kohli
Prithvi Shaw is a "different quality" player and that's why the youngster was rushed into the Test team, gushed an elated India captain Virat Kohli after the Mumbai teenager was adjudged Man-of-the-match for his century on Test debut against the West Indies. Shaw became the youngest Indian batsman, fourth overall, to score a hundred on Test debut. He began his Test journey with a 134-run knock, opening the innings for India, who thrashed the West Indies by an innings and 272 runs in the series-opener. "Delighted for Prithvi and Jaddu. Playing his first game, seeing him dominate - the guy (Shaw) showed he is different quality. That's why he's been pushed to the Test team. It is exciting to see from the captain's perspective," Kohli said at the post-match presentation. "Jaddu as well - he has got important runs for us before and we wanted him to get three figures. We believe he can turn matches for us," Kohli added. Saurashtra all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja also had a memorable game as he .
J-K Guv Malik felicitates Asiad bronze medallist Surya Bhanu
Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik Saturday presented a cheque of Rs 10 lakh to Asian Games 2018 Bronze medallist Surya Bhanu Pratap who represented the country in Wushu in the competition. Malik also presented a cheque of Rs 2 lakh to Pratap's coach Kuldeep Handoo for bringing laurels to the state in the Asian Games held in Indonesia. The Governor felicitated the Wushu player for winning the Bronze medal in the Asian Games 2018 and his coach Handoo at the Raj Bhavan here Saturday, an official spokesman said. Lauding Pratap's achievement, Malik noted that he is an inspiration for the youth of the state and wished him high success in all his future endeavours, the spokesman said.
CoA Meeting: BCCI reduces its complimentary passes to half
The Committee of Administrators on Saturday sanctioned 600 extra complimentary tickets from BCCI's share to the staging units for the remainder of the West Indies series after multiple associations expressed their displeasure. As per new constitution, 90 percent tickets were supposed to be released for general public with only 10 percent complimentary passes for the staging associations. The BCCI had mandatory five percent complimentary tickets for its sponsors and broadcasters. The situation led to an unrest as Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association gave up their hosting rights for Indore ODI on October 24. The CAB and TNCA also expressed their inability to host if prevailing arrangement existed. Accordingly, the COA met in Delhi today and assured staging associations that BCCI will curtail it's share of passes from 1200 to 604. "In the spirit of the mandate of the Hon'ble Supreme Court, the Committee of Administrators has decided to limit the BCCI's requirement for sponsor and other ...
Three-time Olympic champion Dibaba to take part in Delhi Half Marathon
Three-time Olympic gold medallist distance runner Tirunesh Dibaba will be one of the star attractions at the Airtel Delhi Half Marathon scheduled to be held on October 21. The Ethiopian legend, who is the current 5000m world record holder, has won five world titles on the track as well as four world cross country championships victories. In the wake of her third place finish at the prestigious Berlin Marathon last month, where she had her third under 2:19 run over the classic distance in the last 18 months, the Ethiopian will be chasing the Delhi course record. Dibaba will have compatriot Ababel Yeshaneh to giver her company. The Airtel Delhi Half Marathon course record has stood since 2009 at 66:54 in the name of Kenya's Mary Keitany but with Dibaba and Yeshaneh in this year's race, along with a host of other strong runners, this standard could be in danger. "After Berlin, I felt good about myself and felt I could still run fast over the half marathon despite the short recovery ...
India crush West Indies by innings and 272 runs in Rajkot Test
India outclassed the West Indies by an innings and 272 runs in the first Test to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.
Vishwakarma stuns favourite Kadhe to emerge champion, Mahak defends title at Fenesta Nationals
An energetic Siddharth Vishwakarma overwhelmed title-favourite and top seed Arjun Kadhe with his thunderous returns to emerge new national tennis champion while Mahak Jain outplayed Natsaha Palha to defend the women's singles crown at Fenesta Nationals here Saturday. Left-handed Vishwakarma's impressive run culminated with a 6-2 6-7(2) 6-3 win over Kadhe, who is ranked 358 against a humble 1221st ranking of the new champion. The gap in ranking was huge but there was no gulf as far as quality of tennis was concerned with Vishwakarma dictating terms in the men's singles final. The 23-year-old from Varanasi moved the Pune-based Kadhe, who was part of the Indian Davis Cup team in Serbia as a reserve member, on both sides of the court, with his deep and powerful returns. Kadhe mostly put back short balls, which were easily sent back by Vishwakarma, who also used angles very effectively. Kadhe usually has a solid backhand but it did not work on Saturday with feisty returns from Vishwakarma .
Eyeing second title in two months, Madappa placed third
Viraj Madappa, who became the youngest Indian to win on the Asian Tour last month, put himself in contention for another title as he shot a fine 5-under 67 at the Yeangder Tournament Players Championship Saturday. He moved within a shot of the co-leaders, American John Catlin and local hope Hung Chien-yao. Madappa was seven-under 209 and tied third in the tournament. Hung shot 68 and Catlin carded two-under-par 70 to share the third round lead and they were one shot ahead of Madappa, Panuphol Pittyarat (71) and Korean-American Sihwan Kim 69) at the Linkou International Golf and Country Club. The next best Indian was Shiv Kapur (71) at tied 24th at 1-under 215 and Karandeep Kochhar (71) and Rashid Khan (71) were tied 34th at even par 216. S Chikkarangappa (72) was tied 46th, SSP Chawrasia (76) slipped to tied 57th alongside Khalin Joshi (75) and Himmat Rai (75). Madappa said, "Physically I felt I was playing well the last three weeks. I didn't feel like there was a loss of confidence ..
Flawless Rayhan cards 65 to get into contention at Asia-Pacific golf
Rayhan Thomas compiled a bogey free 5-under 65 to go with his Indian record-setting 64 a day earlier to put himself in contention with one more round to go at the Asia-Pacific Amateur Golf Championships here. The Dubai-based Thomas, who turns 19 in five weeks, is now tied 8th at 7-under 203 and just three behind the leader and Lin Yuxin, the defending champion. Lin Yuxin, who will turn 18 in six days time, played with the Indian and exploded into sizzling form with the week's best of 8-under 62 to take sole lead at 10-under 200. Filipino Lloyd Jefferson Go (69) used the rain break to calm himself and hung in well to card a gritty 1-under 69 after dropping a double on eighth and another bogey on 15th. He is 9-under, one behind the lead and second. Five players, including the 2016 champion, Cheng Jin (70), 2018 Asian Games double gold medallist Keita Nakajima (67), Japan's Asian Games team gold medallist Takumi Kanaya (64), highly-rated Thai KK Limbhaust (68) and China's Zheng Kai Bai ..
India crush West Indies inside three days, enjoy home comforts
India pulled off their biggest win over West Indies in one of the most ludicrous mismatches in recent times, inflicting on the hapless visitors an innings and 272-run humiliation inside three days in the first Test here Saturday. India dominated the game, amassing 649 for nine in their first innings before bowling out the West Indies twice on day three, to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. They were bundled out for 181 in 48 overs before lunch and were expectedly forced to follow-on. They did not fare any better in the second innings, crumbling to 196 all out in 50.5 overs in the final session. While Ravichandran Ashwin (4/37) was the pick of the bowlers in the morning, Kuldeep Yadav (5/57) was all over the opposition batsmen in the second innings on way to a maiden five-wicket haul in Tests. The second and final Test will be played in Hyderabad from October 12-16. The West Indies will have to lift themselves to put up a better performance after being thoroughly outplayed in ...
India wins Rajkot Test by an innings and 272 runs
India took a 1-0 lead over West Indies as they outclassed the visitors by an innings and 272 runs at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium here on Saturday.
Kuldeep takes maiden five-for as India inch closer to big win (Tea report)
Chinaman bowler Kuldeep Yadav picked up his maiden five-wicket haul in Tests as India inched closer to a massive victory against the West Indies who were tottering at 185/8 in their second innings at tea on the third day of the first Test here on Saturday.
India beat West Indies by innings and 272 runs
India beat West Indies by an innings and 272 runs in the first cricket Test to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series here on Saturday. West Indies were bowled out for 181 in the first innings in the morning session and after following on, they folded for 196 in their second innings in the final session. India had made a mammoth 649 for 9 declared in their first innings. Brief Scores: India 1st Innings: 649 for 9 in 149.5 overs (Virat Kohli 139, Prithvi Shaw 134, Ravindra Jadeja 100; Devendra Bishoo 4/217). West Indies: 181 all out in 48 overs (Roston Chase 53, Keemo Paul 47; Ravichandran Ashwin 4/37, Mohammed Shami 2/22) & 196 all out from 50.5 overs (Kieran Powell 83; Kuldeep Yadav 5/57, Ravindra Jadeja 3/35).
Sociedad punish struggling Athletic 3-1
Mikel Oyarzabal converted two penalties to lead Real Sociedad to a 3-1 victory over hosts Athletic Club in a Basque region derby.
Kuldeep takes maiden five-for in Tests, India two wickets away from win
Kuldeep Yadav picked up his maiden five-wicket haul in Tests, taking India closer to a crushing win over the West Indies on day three of the series opener here on Saturday. Forced to follow-on after conceding a 468-run lead, the West Indies batsmen cut a sorry figure again and were 185 for eight at tea in their second innings, trailing the hosts by 283 runs. The visitors are within touching distance of getting bowled out for the second time in the day after being bundled out for 181 in the first innings before lunch. Opener Kieran Powell was the only West Indian batsman to make a significant contribution in the second essay, an entertaining 83 off 93 balls with eight boundaries and four sixes. Ashwin was their main tormentor in the morning and in the second session, it was Kuldeep's turn to dominate. The opposition batsmen, who needed to spend time in the middle, seemed to be in a hurry to finish the game. Punishing a loose ball is fine but they went for far too many strokes and paid .
Justin Rose to play with Irish pop star, Niall Horan at Hero Pro-Am in London
World No. 2 Justin Rose and Irish pop star, Niall Horan will play together at the Hero Pro-Am at the British Masters for Roses selected cause Cancer Research UK Kids & Teens on October 10.
Werder Bremen beat Wolfsburg 2-0 to go 2nd in Bundesliga
Werder Bremen are in the fight for the Bundesliga title after defeating Wolfsburg 2-0.
West Indies 185/8 in their 2nd innings after following on
West Indies were 185 for 8 in their second innings after following on at tea on the third day of the first Test against India here on Saturday. West Indies were all out for 181 in their first innings in the morning session in reply to India's mammoth 649 for 9 declared and the home side imposed the follow-on. At tea in their second innings, the visitors were still trailing by 283 runs with just two second innings wickets in hand. Brief Scores: India 1st Innings: 649 for 9 in 149.5 overs (Virat Kohli 139, Prithvi Shaw 134, Ravindra Jadeja 100; Devendra Bishoo 4/217). West Indies: 181 all out in 48 overs (Roston Chase 53, Keemo Paul 47; Ravichandran Ashwin 4/37, Mohammed Shami 2/22) & 185 for 8 from 44 overs (Kieran Powell 83; Kuldeep Yadav 5/57).
Marin says she doesn't yet feel like badminton's best-ever female player
Spanish badminton superstar Carolina Marin, who recently captured an unprecedented third world title in the women's singles category, said during a tribute event in her hometown that she does not yet consider herself the greatest of all time.
Atletico Madrid's Diego Costa suffers left thigh injury
Atletico Madrid's Spanish forward Diego Costa sustained a left thigh injury during the Rojiblancos' UEFA Champions League 3-1 win over Club Brugge, the La Liga club has announced.
Ashwin stars as India stay on course for massive win against WI (Lunch report)
Ravichandran Ashwin starred for India as the hosts enforced a follow-on against the West Indies after bowling out the out of sorts tourists for 181 in their first innings on Day 3 of the first Test here on Saturday.