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Team suffering from 'confidence crisis': Pakistan coach
Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur has said that the team is suffering from a "confidence crisis" and that there is a fear of failure in the dressing room.The comment came after Pakistan suffered a crushing nine-wicket defeat at the hands of India in their second Super Four clash of the ongoing Asia Cup on Sunday."Yes, they are suffering a bit of confidence crisis at the moment, there is fear of failure in the dressing room. There is bit realities check of where we are as a cricket team," ICC website quoted Arthur, as saying."In terms of worst performance, nine wickets has to be up there. India have very good players. If we give them an inch, they are going to make us pay and they did that," he added.Praising Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah for his brilliant display in the match, Arthur stated that he was really impressed with player's performance, and has witnessed him sweating hard in the training session to improve his bowling."One thing that really impressed me, we were at optional training
Saina, Sameer to fight at Korea Open; Srikanth withdraws
Saina Nehwal and Sameer Verma will look to put their best foot forward when they lead Indian challenge at the USD 600,000 Korea Open World Tour Super 500 tournament beginning here Tuesday. Saina, who had skipped the Japan Open earlier this month after winning a bronze at 18th Asian Games, will look to get over the disappointment of her first-round exit at China last week when she takes on Korean Kim Hyo Min. Fifth seeded Saina, ranked 10th in the world, has done well in the major events this year, grabbing a second gold at Gold Coast Commonwealth Games and a bronze at the Jakarta Asian Games. But the Indian has been inconsistent in the BWF events. Saina, who had reached the finals at the USD 350,000 Indonesia Masters in January, was ousted by Korea's Sung Ji Hyun last week at China and will have a tough task at hand as she is likely to face third seed Japanese Nozomi Okuhara in the quarterfinals. In men's singles, Sameer Verma will carry the Indian flag after Kidambi Srikanth pulled ..
Deepak Punia clinches silver at Junior Wrestling C'ship
Indian wrestler Deepak Punia settled for a silver medal in men's 86 kg freestyle category after being defeated 1-2 by Turkey's Arif Ozen in the final match of the Junior World Wrestling Championship on Sunday.Earlier, the Indian wrestler had thrashed Ivan Nedealco of Moldova 6-2 in the semi-finals to book his spot in the finals of the event.Punia had also clinched a gold medal for India in the Junior Asian Wrestling Championship which was held in July, this year.Naveen Sihag, the another Indian in the freestyle category, had on Saturday bagged a silver medal in men's 57 kg after losing the final bout 1-12 to Russia's Akhmed Idrisov.In the women's event, Mansi Ahlawat and Anshu Malik finished third on the podium in 57 kg and 59 kg category, respectively.
I'm a 'scapegoat' says sacked Sri Lanka captain Mathews
Sri Lanka's sacked skipper Angelo Mathews accused the country's cricket board Monday of blaming him solely for the island's humiliating exit from the Asia Cup. The 31-year-old all rounder has threatened to retire from the two shorter formats of the game after being dumped on Sunday as captain of Sri Lanka's one-day international and twenty20 teams. "I have been made the scapegoat in this entire saga of Sri Lanka's dismal performance against Bangladesh and Afghanistan in the Asia Cup," Mathews said in a letter to Sri Lanka Cricket. The board said it asked Mathews to step down and allow Dinesh Chandimal to lead Sri Lanka during England's tour which begins next month. "The national selectors... have requested Mathews to relinquish his duties as captain with immediate effect," the board said in a statement. It did not elaborate on why Mathews was sacked. But it follows Sri Lanka's drubbing in the Asia Cup, with losses to lower-ranked Afghanistan and Bangladesh ensuring the island nation's
Want to put cricketers into a good place for IPL: BBL head
Indian Premier League (IPL) is the world's best domestic competition and Big Bash League (BBL) head Kim McConnie hopes it will continue to lead the way and provide a roadmap for other leagues in the world. "Hats off to IPL. It is by far the best domestic competition in the world," Kim told PTI Bhasha at Melbourne Cricket Ground. "We often say that BBL is being used as a launch pad where cricketers around the world can showcase their talent and hopefully put them into a good place for the IPL," she added. With a firm focus on growing the Women's League, Big Bash last year appointed Kim as its head. She joined Cricket Australia from PepsiCo, where she was Head of Sports Marketing at the company's global headquarters in New York. "IPL has shown the roadmap for the other leagues in the world. We pay great attention to the IPL and notice what they are doing especially from the talent point of view. It will continue to lead the way in many factors," Kim said. "We learnt from the IPL many ...
Skilful bowling pool behind India's success: Chahal
Leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has attributed India's consistent show with the ball across formats to a skilful pool of bowlers and confidence shown by the team management. "Our bowling pool has swelled to 10-15 and earlier it wasn't so. Now one who is replacing you is also as skilful," Chahal told reporters after India notched up a comfortable nine-wicket win over Pakistan in the Asia Cup. "Even in England, the way our bowlers have dominated, it shows the regular flow of spinners and medium pacers in the team. Also the confidence showed by the management, that is important for a youngster. There is no negativity, you can concentrate on your bowling." India have been invincible in the six-nation tournament as they defeated Pakistan twice, besides notching up wins against Hong Kong and Bangladesh. "We were positive from the start, because the first match against Hong Kong was tough. Next we were playing Pakistan after a long time, the atmosphere was good. "We haven't lost a match in this
Former BCCI president BN Dutt passes away
Former BCCI president Biswanath Dutt, best known in Indian cricket fraternity as Jagmohan Dalmiya's mentor, passed away Monday after suffering from acute lung infection. Dutt was the BCCI president in 1989 after a six-year stint as the vice-president of the parent body from 1982-88. He was 92. He is survived by his daughter and son Subrata Dutta, who is the senior vice-president of All India Football Federation. "His illness began with urinary tract infection on September 10. In a week's time, his lungs got severely infected with fluid accumulation and couldn't recover anymore. His passed away at our (Bhowanipore) residence at 4.07am this morning. He would have turned 93 on October 10," his son Dutta told PTI. One of the most revered administrators of Kolkata Maidan both in football and cricket, Dutt is known to have played an instrumental role in getting a young Dalmiya under his aegis as a Cricket Association of Bengal treasurer in 1977. In fact, Dalmiya till he was alive always ...
Rohit lauds Indian bowling unit for consistency
India captain Rohit Sharma was all praise for his bowling unit, which has consistently kept opposition teams on tight leash ensuring the side's smooth passage into the Asia Cup final. India have assured themselves a spot in the summit clash after winning two Super Four Games against Bangladesh and Pakistan respectively. The Indian bowlers have restricted Pakistan to 162 and 237 in two games while bowling out Bangladesh for 173. "The entire bowling unit stuck to their task and hats off to them. Repeated performances are challenging in these conditions and I don't want to take any credit away from bowlers," said Rohit, who was involved in a double hundred partnership with Shikhar Dhawan. Rohit mentioned Jasprit Bumrah for his exceptional bowling in the ongoing tournament. "I think he's (Bumrah) matured as a bowler now, played great amount of cricket and he understands his bowling. I think that's very very important for any individual; Bumrah understands what fields he needs to set and ..
Former BCCI chief B.N. Dutt dead
Former Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President B.N. Dutt died at his south Kolkata residence on Monday following respiratory ailments, family sources said.
Zverev seals Laver Cup win for Europe
Europe retained their Laver Cup tennis crown here Sunday as Alexander Zverev defeated Kevin Anderson to complete a 13-8 win over the World team. Germany's Zverev came from a set down to complete a 6-7 (3/7), 7-5, 10-7 over Anderson as the Europeans successfully defended the title won in Prague last year. "It was such a close match all around, not only this one but all weekend, a few points here and there and it could have been different," said Zverev. "I'm just happy to get the win and we defended the title, that's the most important thing." Zverev's win was the final act of an enthralling day of action at Chicago's United Center, where the World team had roared back into contention in the day's first rubber. American duo John Isner and Jack Sock fought off two match points to defeat Zverev and world number two Roger Federer in a gripping doubles battle. Isner and Sock prevailed 4-6, 7-6 (7/2), 11/9 to give the World team an 8-7 lead with the three singles rubbers remaining. Europe ...
Ronaldo keeps Juventus perfect in Serie A
Cristiano Ronaldo erased the frustration of his Champions League red card mid-week by scoring the opener and setting up Federico Bernardeschi for a second as Juventus kept their perfect record in Serie A after five games with a 2-0 win a promoted Frosinone on Sunday. The Portugese star had threatened several times at the Stadio Benito Stirpe but finally found a way through nine minutes from time, and then helped Italian Bernardeschi to score Juve's second four minutes into injury time. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner had scored his first goals last week with a double in a 2-1 win over Sassuolo, before the 33-year-old was sent off on Wednesday in a 2-0 Champions League win over Valencia. Juventus -- the only unbeaten team in Serie A -- have 15 points from five games, three points ahead of Napoli who beat Torino 3-1 earlier on Sunday. Seven-time reigning champions Juventus and Napoli, last season's runners-up, will go head-to-head next Saturday in Turin. Frosinone had frustrated the ...
Pique rescues point for 10-man Barca against Girona
American fans will be licking their lips if this is what awaits Miami's Hard Rock Stadium in January after Barcelona and Girona played out an enthralling 2-2 draw at the Camp Nou on Sunday. There were four goals, one for Lionel Messi and two for Girona's Cristhian Stuani, not to mention a controversial red card shown to Barca defender Clement Lenglet. Gerard Pique salvaged a point for the hosts to complete his own blockbuster night, after clearing one shot off the line and making mistakes for each of Girona's goals. By the end, Barca had surrendered their perfect record in La Liga, as well as a two-point advantage over Real Madrid. They return to the top of the table, but only on goal difference. Girona move up to sixth. "For us, this is a triumph," Stuani said. "Coming here and getting this result is so valuable for us." Hanging over this game was always the wider prospect of it not being returned, given La Liga's desire to move the reverse fixture at Girona's Estadi Montilivi on ...
Mickelson salutes Woods win
Phil Mickelson led the praise for Tiger Woods after the former world number one ended a five-year title-drought with victory at the Tour Championship here Sunday. Mickelson, who will face Woods in a lucrative head-to-head shoot-out in Las Vegas in November, said he had never doubted that the 14-time major winner would add to his collection of PGA Tour titles. "He's played such good golf all year that it is just not surprising," Mickelson said. "Tiger's played so well on a very difficult golf course and we almost kind of expected it. We never doubted he would not win again, not from what I've seen he's been swinging the club and the way he's being playing. It was just a matter of time." The victory lifts Woods tally to 80 PGA Tour titles and just three wins shy of becoming the most successful player in the history of the PGA Tour. Mickelson meanwhile said he is looking forward to joining up with Woods for this week's Ryder Cup in Versailles, despite a disappointing showing in Atlanta ..
Tiger Woods clinches Tour championship for 80th PGA Tour title
American golfer Tiger Woods has won Tour Championship for 80th PGA Tour title at Atlanta's East Lake Golf Club for the first time in five years."I just can't believe I pulled this off. It's been tough. I've had it not so easy the last couple of years and I've worked my way back, and I couldn't have done it without the help of everyone around me," said an emotional Woods during the presentation ceremony.The former world number one won the PGA Tour for the first time since August 2013."The 42-year-old finished 11-under par for the weekend, two strokes clear of his nearest challenger Billy Horschel," CNN reported.Woods was followed by thousands of fans down the 18th fairway, who chanted "USA, USA" as the ace golfer sealed his first win in over five years.
BCCI lauds India's Asia Cup performance
After India registered a convincing nine-wicket win over Pakistan in the ongoing Asia Cup in their Super Four fixture at the Dubai International Stadium, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) acting president CK Khanna said he is certain that the side will win the tournament.Speaking to ANI, Khanna said, "It is a big victory. Series of India's win over Pakistan continues. The performance of the Indian team in the Asia Cup has been magnificent. The way our team is playing so confidently, I'm certain that the day isn't far when we get the Asia Cup home."Khanna also praised India's stand-in skipper Rohit Sharma and opener Shikhar Dhawan for their brilliant batting performance against Pakistan."The opening pair is emerging out as one of the best opening pairs in the world," he added.India dominated arch-rivals Pakistan once again and booked their place in the finals of the ongoing Asia Cup after it registered a nine-wicket victory over Pakistan.Sharma and Dhawan stitched together ..
Asia Cup 2018: Bangladesh clinch thriller against Afghanistan
Hashmatullah Shahidi's 71 went in vain as Afghanistan lost a thrilling contest to Bangladesh by three runs in a Super Four tie of Asia Cup 2018 here on Sunday.
Good to defeat Pak back to back: Chahal
After notching up a convincing nine-wicket win over Pakistan in the ongoing Asia Cup in their Super Four fixture at the Dubai International Stadium, Indian leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal said that defeating their arch-rivals back to back will boost the confidence of his side ahead of the finals."It is good to defeat Pakistan back to back. This will boost our confidence for the finals. Once we are in the stadium there is no pressure. The audience is very excited about India vs Pakistan match," Chahal said while addressing a press conference here.India dominated arch-rivals Pakistan once again and booked their place in the finals of the ongoing Asia Cup after it registered a nine-wicket victory over Pakistan.India's stand-in skipper Rohit Sharma and opener Shikhar Dhawan stitched together an impressive 210-run partnership at the top as their side notched up a convincing win over Pakistan with 63 balls to spare.The 210-run partnership between the two was the best opening stand by India ...
Rohit, Dhawan's tons propel India to Asia Cup finals
India dominated arch-rivals Pakistan once again and booked their place in the finals of the ongoing Asia Cup after the Indian side registered a nine-wicket victory over Pakistan in their Super Four fixture face off at the Dubai International Stadium here on Sunday.India's stand-in skipper Rohit Sharma and opener Shikhar Dhawan stitched together an impressive 210-run partnership at the top as their side notched up a convincing win over Pakistan with 63 balls to spare.The 210-run partnership between the two was the best opening stand by India against Pakistan. It was also India's biggest win in terms of wickets against Pakistan in One-Day Internationals.Chasing a target of 238 runs, both Sharma (111) and Dhawan (114) notched up a century each to impose their dominance over Pakistan from the onset of the innings.Sharma scored his 19th ODI ton off 106 balls while Dhawan smashed his 15th century off 95 balls. Dhawan's brilliant innings ended on 114 off 100 balls, while Sharma remained ...
Rohit credits bowlers for another fantastic show
An elated India captain Rohit Sharma showered praise on his bowlers after his side registered a comfortable nine-wicket win over arch-rivals Pakistan here on Sunday.
Asia Cup 2018: Rohit, Dhawan brush aside Pakistan
Continuing their winning run, India handed out an another humiliating nine-wicket defeat to arch-rivals Pakistan in the ongoing Asia Cup tournament here on Sunday.