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Ex-Liverpool defender Stephen Darby retires due to motor neuron disease
Bolton Wanderers defender Stephen Darby, 29, announced his retirement from professional football on Tuesday after being diagnosed with motor neuron disease.
Awana appointed Delhi bowling coach
In a continuation of the recent twists and turns in Delhi cricket, just-retired pacer Parvinder Awana, who was named a junior selector, has resigned and was on Tuesday named bowling coach of the state side for the upcoming Ranji Trophy season.
Ben Stokes charged with bringing cricket into disrepute
Ben Stokes and Alex Hales have been charged with bringing the game into disrepute by the England and Wales Cricket Board following a late-night street brawl last year. The independent Cricket Discipline Commission (CDC) was tasked with leading an internal investigation into the incident outside a nightclub in Bristol, southwest England, which took place in September 2017. Each player has been charged with two counts of breaching ECB directive 3.3, which states: "No participant may conduct themself in a manner or do any act or omission at any time which may be prejudicial to the interests of cricket or which may bring the ECB, the game of cricket or any cricketer or group of cricketers into disrepute." Stokes denied a charge of affray and was cleared following a seven-day trial last month. His teammate, Hales, was with Stokes during the altercation but was not charged. All-rounder Stokes, whose co-defendant Ryan Ali was also found not guilty, had been charged following the fight hours .
Real Madrid 'more of a team' without Ronaldo, says Dani Alves
Brazillian footballer Dani Alves said that contrary to popular opinion, Real Madrid are "more of a team" without Cristiano Ronaldo.The comment came ahead of the UEFA Champions League, where Real Madrid would be eying their fourth consecutive European title."It's not going to be so easy against Madrid. I think that, contrary to what everybody else says, Madrid are more of a team without Cristiano, and now it's a little more difficult than it was before - at least because of how I see football and my concept of this game. Though it's obvious that him leaving is a brutal loss, Madrid are Madrid," Marca.com quoted Alves, as saying.The Paris Saint-Germain defender further suggested that for his side to win the Champions League, they just need to try different things."To achieve the goal that this club wants is not so complicated. But you need different things, to do different things, a different spirit, have a different mentality. This year I have a good feeling, things are improving here .
Spanish golfer found dead at US course, man charged with murder
Police have charged a man with the premeditated murder of a Spanish golfer, Celia Barquin Arozamena, who investigators say was assaulted and killed on a golf course in the US state of Iowa. The 22-year-old's body was discovered Monday by police officers who responded to a report of a "suspicious" unattended golf bag at the Coldwater Golf Links in Ames, Iowa. They found her body nearby and determined she "had been assaulted and died as a result," according to a police statement. Colin Daniel Richards, 22, was identified as a suspect and charged with first-degree murder. Barquin Arozamena hailed from Puente San Miguel in Spain, and this year was named Iowa State University's female athlete of the year, having claimed a major conference championship victory. She had finished her university golf career, which ran from 2015 to 2018, and was wrapping up her studies for a civil engineering degree. "Celia had an infectious smile, a bubbly personality and anyone fortunate enough to know her .
Dhawan scores ton as India manage 285/7 on slow track
Shikhar Dhawan struck a hundred in familiar surroundings of white ball cricket on a flat deck as India scored 285 for seven against Hong Kong in their Asia Cup group league opener on Tuesday. Left-handed Dhawan, who had a horrendous tour to England due to serious technical deficiency on seaming tracks, cashed in on the chance against a weaker opposition on a low and slow continental pitch, smashing 127 off 120 balls. Dhawan hit as many as 15 boundaries and two sixes en route his 14th ODI century but the slowness of the track meant that India failed to cross the 300-run mark against the minnows. Together with comeback man Ambati Rayudu (60), Dhawan stitched 116 runs for the second wicket off 130 deliveries, to lay the foundation for India's total after the early dismissal of skipper Rohit Sharma (23). Sent into bat India lost Rohit with the scoreboard reading 45 in 7.4 overs but then Dhawan and Rayudu joined hands and shared a century stand during their chanceless knocks. Returning to .
Vijay Hazare Trophy: All eyes on NE teams as Indian cricket ventures into the unknown
Indian cricket will embark on a journey into the unknown as the National One Day Championship for the Vijay Hazare Trophy starts Wednesday with 37 teams, including six states from the North East, looking to carve their own identity. Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya and Sikkim along with Uttarakhand and Puducherry will make their debut in senior representative (List A) cricket. For Bihar, it will be a comeback into the mainstream after being left in the lurch for 18 years, and the jury is still out on how far-reaching the implications of the Supreme Court appointed Lodha Committee's recommendations will be. All the new teams have been slotted in group D, from which one team will make it to the quarter-finals. Puducherry, who have domestic stalwarts like Abhishek Nayar and Pankaj Singh in their ranks besides the experienced Paras Dogra, looks to be the best prepared team among the minnows. Meghalaya have shown a lot of interest while it remains to be seen how ...
Dhawan shines, others faulter as India post 285/7 vs Hong Kong
Opener Shikhar Dhawan (127) smashed a brilliant century to set a perfect platform but some poor batting from the middle-order saw India posting 285/7 runs against Hong Kong in Group A One-Day International (ODI) match of the Asia Cup here on Tuesday.
Scoreboard of the Asia Cup match between India and Hong Kong here on Tuesday.
Scoreboard of the Asia Cup match between India and Hong Kong here on Tuesday. India Innings: Rohit Sharma c Nizakat Khan b Ehsan Khan 23 Shikhar Dhawan c Tanwir Afzal b Shah 127 Ambati Rayudu c McKechnie b Ehsan Nawaz 60 Dinesh Karthik c Babar Hayat b Shah 33 Mahendra Singh Dhoni c McKechnie b Ehsan Khan 0 Kedar Jadhav not out 28 Bhuvneshwar Kumar c Anshuman Rath b Shah 9 Shardul Thakur c Carter b Aizaz Khan Kuldeep Yadav not out 0 Extras: (LB-2, NB-1, W-2) 5 Total: (for 7 wickets in 50 overs) 285 Fall of wickets: 1-45, 2-161, 3-240, 4-242, 5-248, 6-277, 7-282 Bowling: Tanwir Afzal 4-0-34-0, Ehsan Nawaz 8-0-50-1, Aizaz Khan 8-0-41-1, Ehsan Khan 10-0-65-2, Nadeem Ahmed 10-0-39-0, Nizakat Khan 1-0-15-0, Kinchit Shah 9-0-39-3.
Vijay scores 85 against Worcestershire
Indian opener Murali Vijay had another productive outing in the English County Championship Division One, scoring 85 to propel Essex to a commanding position, after bowling out Worcestershire for 94 here Tuesday. This was Vijay's third fifty-plus score, in as many innings, in the debut season. Vijay, who struggled in the Test series against England and was dropped after the third match, made his runs off 197 balls at the County Ground. He hit 14 boundaries and a six during his fluent knock. He started the season with 56 and 100 against Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge, helping Essex to an eight-wicket victory. Vijay had reached his half century in 78 balls. Earlier in the day, Worcestershire were shot out for 94 in under 26 overs after Daryl Mitchell opted to bat. Jamie Porter did the bulk of damage, returning impressive figures of seven for 41.
Juventus defender De Sciglio to miss Champions League opener due to injury
Juventus defender Mattia De Sciglio has a right thigh muscle injury and will miss the upcoming UEFA Champions League group stage opener against La Liga side Valencia, the club announced in a statement on Tuesday.
Zaheer Khan says Dhoni should bat at No. 4
On the eve of India-Pakistan clash in the ongoing Asia Cup, former pacer Zaheer Khan has said veteran Mahendra Singh Dhoni should bat at the crucial No. 4 position given his vast experience. The former left-arm speedster also felt that the hundred struck by K L Rahul in the last and the fifth Test against England last week will bolster his confidence in the continental showpiece being held in the UAE. "At No. 4, I do feel someone like MS Dhoni needs to give a go ahead because keeping the World Cup in mind, it's a very crucial position to soak in pressure and play according to the situation," Zaheer, a Star Sports Select Dugout expert, said in a statement Tuesday. "So far, the Indian team has been winning matches when they have had a great start, but in situations where they do not have a good start, experience is required to control the situation," noted the 39-year-old, a veteran of 92 Tests and 200 one day internationals. India, who started their Asia Cup campaign ...
Ivan Gazidis moves from Arsenal to AC Milan
Italian club AC Milan have appointed Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis as their new chief executive officer.Reflecting on his appointment, the 53-year-old said that it was a matter of privilege for him to serve the club for a long time. He further stated that his exit from Arsenal might seem strange but it is the right time for him to leave."For the last 10 years, I have been privileged to dedicate myself to this great club. Arsenal is entering a new chapter and I have done everything I can to ensure that it is strongly placed to take on that challenge," CNN.com quoted Gazidis, as saying."I know many will think this is a strange time to be leaving but I believe it is the right time for me and for the club. Change and succession is not only inevitable for a club like Arsenal -- it is necessary. I am now looking forward to joining one of the world's other great clubs, and working to restore it to its rightful place in football," he added.Gazidis, who was with Arsenal for 10 long ...
Rules should be same for all teams, Pakistan captain Sarfraz on India playing their matches in Dubai
Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed Tuesday expressed his displeasure at the Indian team playing all its Asia Cup matches in Dubai while the others are being made to shuttle between Dubai and Abu Dhabi. India were to play two matches in Abu Dhabi but the schedule was tweaked to allow Rohit Sharma's men to play all their matches in Dubai. Asked about the scheduling being skewed in India's favour, Sarfraz said: "If you look at the schedule, even if India lose pool match, they still play in Dubai. Travelling is an issue. If you have to travel 90 minutes and then play matches with a gap of a single day, then it is challenging. "I believe it should have been same for all the teams, irrespective of whether it is India or Pakistan. I don't know what was Asian Cricket Council's thought behind this. I think PCB is looking into the matter," said Sarfraz. It is learnt that the BCCI, which is hosting the tournament, decided against the shuttling of venues keeping the commercial conditions in ...
Didn't expect Arjuna award this year: Hima
Despite her golden run in international athletics this season, teenaged sprint sensation Hima Das said she did not expect her name to be nominated for this year's Arjuna award.
BKT Industries become first-ever subcontinent group to partner with Big Bash League
Australian domestic T20 cricket tournament, the Big Bash League (BBL) Tuesday signed a three-year partnership with Indian multinational company Balkrishna Industries Ltd (BKT). The partnership was announced at Melbourne Cricket Ground in presence of iconic former Australia captain Ricky Ponting, BKT Joint Managing Director Rajiv Poddar, Cricket Australia Head of BBL Kim McConnie and Hari Parsad, India's Acting Counsel General in Melbourne. "We are very excited to welcome BKT as a partner of the KFC Big Bash League as we draw closer to the highly anticipated BBL eighth season," said McConnie. "BKT's decision to come on board as a supplier of the BBL shows the growing appeal of the competition not just in Australia but overseas as well, and also demonstrates the value partners see in being associated with Australia's most exciting sporting league." BKT Industries Joint MD Poddar added: "I am really glad about this partnership because cricket has been my great passion ever. Being able to
ISL: Ganguly backs ATK to bounce back this season
Atletico de Kolkata (ATK) co-owner and former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly believes the two-time Indian Super League (ISL) champions can bounce back after a dismal last season and put up a better show this time.
Concerned at Aamir not taking wickets, have spoken to him: Pakistan skipper Sarfraz
Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed Tuesday said he is concerned at the wicket-less spell of his strike bowler Mohammad Aamir, as his side geared up to take on arch-rivals India in the Asia Cup. Left-arm pacer Aamir has not been amongst the wickets in recent times and his skipper was asked about it in the pre-match press conference. "I am concerned but I don't think wickets itself are a reflection of performance. Take for example, India pacer (Mohammad) Shami's case in England. He bowled well but couldn't get wickets. I have spoken to him (Aamir) and told him that he is our strike bowler and has to pick wickets too. Hope he does that tomorrow," Sarfraz told reporters. Sarfraz was also asked about Virat Kohli's absence but he felt that India may not miss their captain in these conditions. "As a team not to have your regular captain is a factor. There could be a difference in the frame of mind. But they have enough players who have done well for them, and the conditions are also the same for
Ponting backs Finch for opener's role
Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting has backed right-hand batsman Aaron Finch for the opener's role ahead of the upcoming two-match Test series against Pakistan.Ponting believes that though Finch is yet to make his Test debut, the batsman's outstanding numbers in other formats of the game shows his potential as an opener."Although his (Finch's) red-ball numbers aren't outstanding, he has been in real good form in other formats of the game all around the world for the last few years. The conditions in that part of the world in the UAE, I don't think the new ball should do too much," Cricket.com.au quoted Finch, as saying."It will probably be more like starting an innings against the white ball, which Finchy is very very good at," he added.Reflecting on the suitable candidate for the post of the vice-captain in the Test series against Pakistan, Ponting said that batting all-rounder Mitchell Marsh fits perfectly as he did an outstanding job while leading Western Australia, last ...
Durham director to step down at the season end
Durham County Cricket Club (DCCC) director Geoff Cook has announced that he would be stepping down from the position at the end of the ongoing season as a part of a staff restructure.Cook, who has served the club for 27 years, nurtured the players like Paul Collingwood, Ben Stokes, and Mark Wood during his tenure as a director.Declaring his departure, Cook said that he is proud of the kind of work he did for the club and he is privileged to have served the club for such a long time.Highlighting his achievements with the club, the departing director stated that Durham's championship triumph in 2013 was among the big moments of his career with the team."It comes with a heavy heart that I am leaving my role as Director of Cricket at Durham County Cricket Club but I'm immensely proud of the work we have achieved during my 27-year stay. It's been a privilege to work at Durham for so long and the memories will be with me forever," ESPNcricinfo.com quoted Cook, as saying."From establishing ..