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Former Argentina striker optimistic about future of Indian football
Former Argentina and Barcelona striker Javier Saviola Saturday said that he is optimistic about the future of Indian football. The World Cupper said, "India has always been a sports loving nation. Historically, it has been a football playing and loving nation. In the last several years, we have seen this beautiful game regaining its glory with fervour. "More so when it comes to the youngsters. If the young footballers are nurtured from an early age, India can produce world class and competitive footballers in the near future." Speaking about Barca Academy in India, Saviola pointed out that its success is due to the growing demand for professional football training. "Barca way of training is very popular globally. Our technique of teaching is not limited to the pitch but we spend time in classrooms to impart knowledge about the game. At Barca academy, it is a holistic development of the young footballer that we stress upon. "It is also very encouraging to see schools like Heritage ...
Kapur best Indian at T-12 after three rounds in Taiwan Masters
Shiv Kapur carded a sedate one-under 71 in the third round to stay as the best Indian after 54 holes at the Mercuries Taiwan Masters on Saturday. Kapur was one-under through three rounds to be at T-12. On another battling day, overnight co-leader Adilson Da Silva of Brazil edged closer to his long-awaited Asian Tour breakthrough after getting to a two-under 70 to grab the outright lead following the penultimate round. Jeev Milkha Singh, who has been going through a tough period, was the next best Indian after Kapur. The Chandigarh golfer shot even par 72 and was one-over 217 for three rounds in T-18th place, where he was tied with SSP Chawrasia (71). Shubhankar Sharma, who seemed set for a good score dropped two bogeys on his second nine and ended at 71 for the day and was T-30 at 3-over 219. Gaganjeet Bhullar (75) was 4-over 220 and T-34th. The 46-year-old Brazilian, Da Silva, who claimed a second joint runner-up finish in the event 12 months ago, continued to bank on his past ...
Indian men to meet Russia in Chess Olympiad
A tough test awaits the Indian men as they will take on second seed Russia in the sixth round of the 43rd Chess Olympiad here. With eight points in their kitty, it has been good going for the team barring a lone loss against defending champion and top seeded Americans in the fourth round. Backed by Viswanathan Anand's facile win in the previous round, the Indian men beat Paraguay by a 3.5-0.5 margin. So far, the record sheet reads just one red mark as Anand is the only one to have lost a game among five members. 12 wins, one loss and seven draws has been the story thus far in 20 games and going by the statistics of many other teams this has been a commendable effort. It's currently a four way tie at the top with ten points apiece and sharing the lead are Azerbaijan, Poland, Ukraine and Czech Republic. Three teams - USA, Israel and Germany -- follow the four leaders on nine points apiece while Indian men are in joint eighth spot coming in to the lone rest day of the event. In the ...
ICC revamps DLS system, alters code of conduct
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday released the updated version of the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) system along with the new ICC code of conduct and playing conditions.These rules will come into effect from Sunday, when the first One-Day International (ODI) between South Africa and Zimbabwe will be played in Kimberley.This is the third version, but the second update of the DLS system since its introduction into international cricket in 2014 and has been carried out following a detailed ball-by-ball analysis of scoring patterns, including in the powerplays, in all limited overs internationals played during the previous four years.This means that the current analysis is based on information from 700 ODIs and 428 Twenty 20 Internationals (T20Is), which comprise over 240,000 outcomes of individual deliveries.The latest analysis revealed that the teams have been able to extend their acceleration patterns for longer periods, and the average scores in ODIs have continued to ...
ISL-5: Bengaluru eye revenge against defending champions Chennaiyin (Preview)
Bengaluru FC will eye revenge for their final loss when they take on reigning champions Chennaiyin FC in the fifth edition of the Indian Super League (ISL) football meet here on Sunday.
Russia's Kvyat to return to Toro Rosso for 2019 F1 racing season
Russian Formula One driver Daniil Kvyat will return to the Toro Rosso team for the 2019 F1 season, the team announced Saturday.
South Korea favourites but we will fight: India U-16 football coach
One match away from sealing a maiden berth in the FIFA U-17 World Cup, India U-16 football team coach Bibiano Fernandes feels although their next opponents South Korea are the favourites, they will not go down without a fight.
Flamengo fires head coach after Copa do Brasil elimination
Brazilian-league club Flamengo said it has fired head coach Mauricio Barbieri in the wake of its semi-final loss to Corinthians in the Copa do Brasil, the country's annual knockout cup competition.
Brazil football club Flamengo name Dorival Junior as coach
Football club Flamengo have named Dorival Junior as their new head coach, just hours after sacking Mauricio Barbieri.
Updated DLS System to come into effect from Sept 30: ICC
The ICC on Saturday announced updated versions of the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) System and its Code of Conduct, which will come to effect from September 30. The new version of the DLS, introduced in 2014, is based on information from 700 ODIs and 428 T20Is, which comprise over 240,000 outcomes of individual deliveries. The update has been carried out following a detailed ball-by-ball analysis of scoring patterns, including in the Powerplays, in all limited overs internationals played during the previous four years, according to an ICC media release. The latest analysis has revealed that teams have been able to extend their acceleration patterns for longer periods, and the average scores in ODIs have continued to increase. This means that par score calculations will assume that teams will be able to score a slightly higher proportion of their runs towards the end of an innings. In finalizing the updated version, the scoring patterns between ODI (final 20 overs) and T20 were analyzed,
River Plate extend unbeaten start to football season
River Plate struck four second-half goals to rout Lanus 5-1 and climb to third in the Superliga Argentina standings.
Lovren, Rebic, Kramaric return to Croatia roster for England match
Croatia national team coach Zlatko Dalic announced the 26-man roster for the upcoming UEFA Nations League game against England, which includes Dejan Lovren, Ante Rebic and Andrej Kramaric, who have recovered from injuries.
We didn't capitalise when we had it under control: Mortaza
Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza rued his team's inability to capitalise on a good start but at the same time was proud of their performance after giving India run for their money in the title clash of the Asia Cup. Opting to bat, a depleted Bangladesh (without Tamim Iqbal and Shakib Al Hasan) got off to a great start as Liton Das and Mehidy Hasan stitched a 120-run stand for the opening wicket before losing their plot to be restricted to a modest 222. Bangladesh bowlers, however, made a match of the low total before India sneaked home with a nervy three-wicket win in a last-ball thriller. "Our boys should feel proud. I think we have to learn so many things. Every time we play a tournament like this, we are struggling somewhere or the other. Today we made a good start but couldn't go through. We had it under control, but we couldn't capitalise," Mortaza said after the game. "Mortaza praised his bowling department but said the script could have been different had the spinners bowled
Selectors await update on Kohli's wrist injury, Bhuvi-Bumrah to be rested
The national selection committee is awaiting an update on skipper India Virat Kohli's injured wrist as they get ready to announce the squad for the two-Test series against the West Indies. "Virat is carrying a wrist niggle. Tests have been done and selectors are awaiting the medical update from the National Cricket Academy's support staff. It is not clear how he sustained the wrist injury. It could have been during the England Test matches or training sessions," a senior BCCI office-bearer told PTI on Saturday. In case Virat's injury is not serious, then the selectors will announce the squad for the two Tests or else they will name the team only for the first Test. The squad is likely to be announced either Saturday evening or on Sunday. According to sources in the board, the selectors will also rest both Jasprit Bumrah and Bhuvneshwar Kumar for the Test matches. In case of Bumrah, he has been bowling non-stop from the third Test against England in Trent Bridge, followed by four games
ICC announces updated version of DLS System, Code of Conduct
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Saturday released the updated version of the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) System along with the new ICC Code of Conduct and ICC Playing Conditions.
Bangladesh praised for fight in Asia Cup final
Bangladeshi media on Saturday lauded the national cricket team's spirited showing in the Asia Cup final after they went down to favourites India in a last-ball thriller in Dubai. Opener Liton Das slammed his maiden one-day international century in Bangladesh's modest 222 but it was the bowlers who made India sweat in their nervy chase of the 50-over contest. A 45-run sixth wicket stand between Ravindra Jadeja and Bhuvneshwar Kumar and a gritty 23-run unbeaten knock by Kedar Jadhav, who was limping due a hamstring injury, finally gave India a three-wicket win. India, led by Rohit Sharma, could not rest until a leg-bye off the final ball of the innings completed their chase for their seventh Asia Cup title. A Daily Star headline read: "Tigers falling agonisingly short." "Despite the batting implosion after their brightest start of the tournament, it was a bowling effort that Bangladesh can be proud of as they seemed out of the game on numerous occasions but clawed their way back each ...
SF Sonic Batteries Renews Bengaluru FC Tie-up to Boost Brand Power
SF Sonic, the popular brand of lead-acid storage batteries for automobiles and inverters, today announced the renewal of its brand association with Bengaluru Football Club (BFC). Additionally, it has also got into an agreement with the Indian Super League (ISL) for its fifth edition.The tie-up with BFC, which commenced last year, sees SF Sonic continuing as Power Partner for the 2018-19 season for the country's most youthful and vibrant football team.The ISL has steadily grown in popularity since its inception and SF Sonic has decided to back the league in its quest to further Indian football while bringing entertainment to scores of passionate fans across the country. This will be a partnership dedicated to the progress of football in India in a bid to expand its reach within the country."We are delighted to reiterate our association with Bengaluru FC which made a sensational debut in the ISL last year to reach the finals," said Mr. Subir Chakraborty, Director Auto, Exide Industries .
Murray ends season after Shenzhen quarter-final loss
Former world number one Andy Murray has brought his season to a premature end, pulling out of the China Open in Beijing after reaching the quarter-finals at the Shenzhen Open. The 31-year-old Briton is battling to regain top form and fitness following hip surgery in January but British media including the BBC said that he has suffered a minor ankle problem. Murray was not included when the China Open draw was made on Saturday and also absent was world number three Novak Djokovic, who was offered a wildcard. The China Open -- which begins this weekend -- has been hit by several high-profile pull-outs with Rafael Nadal not involved because of injury, Roger Federer saving himself for Shanghai and Serena Williams all absent. Murray, ranked 311 in the world, previously said that Beijing would be his final tournament this season and he is carefully managing his schedule following his operation in order to get the most out of his creaking body. He was beaten 6-4, 6-4 on Friday in Shenzhen by
Rayo stung by defensive errors in 2-2 draw with Espanyol
Mistakes at their own end forced Rayo Vallecano to settle for a 2-2 draw against visiting Espanyol in a match where the hosts had the better chances.
Atlas win first game in Liga MX, beat Toluca 2-0
Mexican club Atlas, which had managed to score just one goal in their first 10 matches of the Apertura 2018 season of the Liga MX registered their first win by beating Toluca 2-0.