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Fifth Test: India bowled out for 292
Half-centuries by debutant Hanuma Vihari (56) and Ravindra Jadeja (86) helped India post 292 runs in their first innings against England on the third day of the fifth and final Test at the Oval here on Sunday.
Junior paddlers leave on twin-tours of Croatia, Serbia
A 20-member Indian squad, comprising Junior and Sub-Junior boys and girls, who are competing in the ongoing South Zone National Ranking Table Tennis Championships here, will be leaving for Varazdin tonight to participate in the Croatia and Serbia Open Junior Circuit events.
Samarth-Easwaran's century stand, Kuldeep's fifer keeps India A afloat
Openers Ravikumar Samarth and Abhimanyu Easwaran put on a century stand after spinner Kuldeep Yadav's fifer to keep India A in the hunt on day two of the second unofficial Test against Australia A at KSCA Stadium at Alur on Sunday. Samarth (83) and Easwaran (86) stitched 174 runs for the opening wicket to help India A reach 223 for three in 70 overs in their first innings in reply to Australia A's 346 all out at stumps. India A still trail Australia A by 123 runs. Earlier, Kuldeep (5/91) ran through Australia A's tail as he sent back Chris Tremlin (16), Mitchell Swepson (4) and Brendan Doggett (8) in quick succession to restrict the visitors under 350. Besides Kuldeep, left-arm spinner Shahbaz Nadeem (3/90) picked up three wickets. Captain Mitchell Marsh remained stranded on unbeaten 113 off 204 balls as wickets kept tumbling from the other end. In reply, Samarth and Easwaran gave a solid start to India A with their century stand. But just when they looked set for centuries, Samarth ..
India all out for 292, concede 40-run lead to England in 5th Test
India were all out for 292 in reply to England's first innings total of 332 on the third day of the fifth and final cricket Test at the Oval on Sunday. Ravindra Jadeja top-scored for India with an unbeaten 86-run knock, while debutant Hanuma Vihari contributed 56 before being caught behind off Moeen Ali. Each of the six England bowlers dismissed at least one batsman. Brief Scores: England 1st innings: 332 India 1st innings: 292 all out in 95 overs (Hanuma Vihari 56, Ravindra Jadeja 86 not out; James Anderson 2/30, Moeen Ali 2/50, Ben Stokes 2/56).
AWES Cup Football: FC Pune Citylose 1-3 to Dempo SC
FC Pune Citylost their thirdgame 1-3 against Dempo SC in the AWES Cuphereat Tilak Maidan Sunday. The first half was balanced with both sides holding fort in their halves. Both clubs had no clear chance on the goal and the first half ended with a 0-0 scoreline. The second half was action-packed and constant pressure from Dempo paid dividends with the side going 3-0 up in a span of just 12 minutes. The first goal was by Mario Mascarenhas in the 56th minute while six minutes later, Jessel Carneiro doubled Dempos' lead in the 62nd minute. Latesh Madrekar made it 3-0 for Dempo in the 68th minute. FC Pune Citypulled back onein the 77th minute viaJakob Vanlalhlimpuia and the match ended with a 3-1 scoreline in favour of Dempo. In the run up to the fifth edition of the Indian Super League, which begins September 29, Pune City FC has been training in Goa. Result: FC Pune City (Jakob Vanlalhlimpuia 77') 1- 3Dempo SC (Mario Mascarenhas 56',Jessel Carneiro 62',Latesh Mandrekar
Panama has roster set for friendly against Venezuela: Stempel
Panamanian national team coach Gary Stempel said he had his roster and strategy set for this week's friendly against Venezuela, the first match for the Central American squad since the World Cup in Russia.
Vijayakumar leads podium sweep for India in Caterham 7 double-header
Veteran B Vijayakumar from Coimbatore scored a double by winning both the races in the Caterham 7 Asia Zonal Championship while the Formula 4 South-East Asia Championship triple-header threw up three different winners in Alessandro Ghiretti (France), Alister Yoong (Malaysia) and Muizz Musyaffa (Malaysia) at the MMRT here on Sunday.
JKCA selection committee member resigns over 'interference' by Irfan Pathan
Dhruv Mahajan, one of the four selection committee members of JKCA, has tendered his resignation from the post, alleging interference by former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan in the selection process. The 33-year-old Pathan was recently appointed by Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) as the player-cum-mentor of its senior state side for the 2018-19 season. "I have tendered my resignation. Pathan has been doing a lot of interference in the team selection process which is in violation of the constitution, Mahajan, former skipper of state Ranji Trophy team, told PTI. Mahajan said he had submitted his resignation to the JKCA Chief Executive Officer Aashiq Bukhari, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and chief selector, JKCA, Parvez Qaiser. "I will not let anybody come into my domain," the 39-year-old Mahajan, who retired from the first class cricket in February 2015 after representing the state for 14 years, said. My responsibility is to select the players and we ...
Fifth Test: Vihari, Jadeja help India reach 240/7 (Lunch report)
A half-century on debut by Hanuma Vihari (56), well supported by Ravindra Jadeja's unbeaten 41 helped India reach 240 for seven at lunch on the third day of the fifth and final Test rubber against England at the Oval here on Sunday.
Minsk Half Marathon brings together all types of athletes in colorful race
The streets of the Belarusian capital were filled on Sunday with all types of athletes, some serious and some out for fun, participating in the Minsk Half Marathon.
My family received death threats after Salah incident: Ramos
Spain and Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos has revealed that his family received "death threats" in the aftermath of the Champions League final against Liverpool where he fouled Liverpool star Mohamed Salah.
India need to be mentally strong to win overseas series: Gilchrist
India have quality batsmen and bowlers in the team but need to be mentally stronger to win a Test series abroad, Australian great Adam Gilchrist seemed to suggest on Sunday. India have lost the ODI series and are battling to save the fifth match of the Test series, in which they have already conceded an unassailable lead. "It is challenging playing overseas. I do believe India have a strong bowling unit and some quality batsmen, including the best batsmen in the world, Virat Kohli. They have the potential to win overseas, perhaps it is just mind more than the body," he told PTI in an interaction here. Gilchrist made these remarks when he was asked to comment on India's performance against England in the ongoing Test series. He was attending an event conducted by global sportswear brand Puma. Asked about Kohli's captaincy in the ongoing Test series against England, Gilchrist said he would not make any comment but admired the Indian captain's positive attitude. "What I admire about ...
Vihari's half-century on debut keeps India in contention
Hanuma Vihari scored a half-century on debut as India reached 240 for seven at lunch on day three of the fifth Test against England at the Oval on Sunday. At the break, Ravindra Jadeja was unbeaten on 41 runs with Ishant Sharma (1) for company, as the visitors trailed by 92 runs. Starting from overnight 174 for six, Vihari and Jadeja looked to bat for time and dig India out of the precarious position they found themselves in. James Anderson (2-30) and Stuart Broad (1-45) bowled a threatening first spell, but both batsmen played watchfully and with patience. There were a couple edges, though they didn't go to hand or fell short. Runs started trickling in as India scored 33 runs in the first hour of play. 200 came up in the 63rd over, with the duo adding 50 runs for their seventh-wicket partnership off 117 balls. Jadeja started taking a few more liberties with his stroke making, while Vihari stayed calm and looked to score when the opportunity presented itself. In the 71st over, England
India 240/7 at lunch on Day 3
India were 240 for seven in their first innings in reply to England's 332 at lunch on the third day of the fifth and final Test here on Sunday. Debutant Hanuma Vihari made 56, while Ravindra Jadeja was unbeaten on 41. India still trail England by 92 runs with three wickets in hand. Brief Scores: England: 332 India: 240 for 7 in 79 overs (Hanuma Vihari 56, Ravindra Jadeja 41 not out; James Anderson 2/30).
Champions Trophy win has changed outlook of Pakistan: Aamir Sohail
Former cricketer Aamir Sohail reckons the Pakistan team led by Sarfraz Ahmed will come up with a clinical show in the upcoming Asia Cup to be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from September 15.
Switzerland thrash Iceland 6-0 in UEFA Nations League debut
Switzerland has clobbered visiting Iceland 6-0 here in the teams' UEFA Nations League opener.
Osaka receives trophy in tears, amid audience boos
The young Japanese Naomi Osaka, champion of the US Open, received her trophy with tears before the booing of the public, which favoured the American Serena Williams.
Anderson fined by ICC for showing dissent
England fast bowler James Anderson on Sunday was fined 15 per cent of his match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the second day of the fifth Test against India here at the Oval.
Serena Williams points at sexism in controversial defeat in US Open final
Former world number one Serena Williams was the centre of all attention at Flushing Meadows despite having lost the US Open final to young Japanese rising star Naomi Osaka (6-2, 6-4) in a match mired in controversies and penalties.
Asia Cup: India's game against Hong Kong to get ODI status
The ICC has decided to accord One-Day International status to India and Pakistan's group league matches against Hong Kong in the upcoming Asia Cup, starting September 15, according to a BCCI official. Hong Kong, an ICC associate member, is yet to get ODI status but have beaten Nepal, who recently earned the ODI status, to qualify for the Asia Cup. When a country doesn't have an ODI status, the matches aren't counted as official One-dayers. ''The ICC board has agreed to our request of according ODI status to both India vs Hong Kong and Pakistan vs Hong Kong games. If you remember during women's Asia Cup T20, India vs Thailand match wasn't counted as an official T20. But this time, there's been an exception,'' a senior BCCI official told PTI today. The BCCI along with Asian Cricket Council (ACC) had placed a request with the ICC board, the two matches involving Hong Kong should be considered as official ODIs. Hong Kong have been clubbed with India and Pakistan in one group while other ..