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4th Test: India lose by 60 runs, concede series (Roundup)
India suffered a 60-run defeat against England in the fourth Test after being bowled out for 184 runs in their second innings on the fourth day at the Rose Bowl Cricket Stadium here on Sunday to go down 1-3 in the five-match series.
Today is probably the best Moeen has ever bowled for England: Root
England captain Joe Root lauded off-spinner Moeen Ali's match-winning effort of nine wickets terming his performance in the 60-run win as the best ever for the national team. Having taken 5 for 63 in the first innings, Moeen took 4 for 71 in the second essay including wickets of Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane to decisively tilt it in favour of England. "Today was probably the best I have seen him (Moeen) bowl in an England shirt. Such a testament to how he's gone about things. That strength and depth of the squad really excites me. When you're in the form he's in, it's a nice luxury to have (about playing him at three)," Root said after the match. He also praised young Sam Curran, who has turned out to be a real find for England, according to rival captain Virat Kohli. "For a young guy (Curran) to have such an influence is outstanding. Credit to the group, they were outstanding throughout. From being up against it on the first morning, character has been a massive strength of this ...
4th Test: India lose by 60 runs, concede series
India suffered a 60-run defeat against England in the fourth Test at the Rose Bowl Cricket Stadium here on Sunday to go down 1-3 in the five-match series.
England clinch series with 60-run win as India suffer familiar batting collapse
Indian batting once again wilted miserably under trying circumstances as a relentless England recorded a comfortable 60-run victory in the fourth Test to take an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series. Chasing a tricky target of 245, India were bowled out for a paltry 184 on the fourth day on a pitch where survival wasn't a problem but run-scoring definitely was. India have never chased a target of 200 plus outside the sub-continent in the past three decades and the script didn't change this time round. What will hurt Virat Kohli and his men most is the fact that they were beaten by one of the weakest teams in recent times. An ageing bowling attack of Jimmy Anderson-Stuart Broad along with off-spinner in Moeen Ali (5/63 and 4/71) tormented the Indians just like they did during the 2014 series. Under Ravi Shastri's coaching, India have now lost Test series in all those countries, which are considered to be tough places for touring teams. While the Indian coach has repatedly ...
Akshay Kumar triumphs in MCC 6-Red snooker tourney
Uttar Pradesh cueist Akshay Kumar defeated Kamal Chawla, the current IBSF World 6-Red silver medalist and national no.2, by six frames to five on Sunday to win the title in MCC 6-Red all-India snooker tournament here. In a match of fluctuating fortunes, India no.4 Kumar won 36-13, 15-58, 47-27, 0-35, 0-70, 6-36, 41-12, 20-62, 41-34, 41-1, 33-0. Earlier in the semifinals, Chawla had beaten Pranit Ram Chandani (MCC) 33-26, 57-07, 41-21, 26-40, 39-51, 35-25, 50-0, 28-27 while Kumar had trounced Varun Kumar (MCC) 44-13, 65-0, 32-15, 38-25, 24-32, 50-16, 42-27.
India suffer 60-run defeat in 4th Test, lose series
England beat India by 60 runs in the fourth Test to take a series-clinching 3-1 lead here on Sunday. Chasing 245 for a win, India were all out for 184 in their second innings. India had won the third Test in Nottingham after losing the first two matches in Birmingham and London. Brief Scores: England: 246 and 271 India: 273 and 184 all out in 69.4 overs (Virat Kohli 58, Ajinkya Rahane 51; Moeen Ali 4/71).
Energy of Asia, peace for world at 18th Asiad
The 18th Asian Games came to a close at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium here on Sunday, but the Games will be long remembered for showcasing the energy of Asia, the drive for world peace and host Indonesia's passion.
Juventus coach Allegri backs goal-shy Ronaldo
Juventus head coach Massimiliano Allegri said star forward Cristiano Ronaldo will break his scoring duck soon and that it takes time to adjust to Italian football.
Lahiri misses cut to end season
Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri missed the cut in the Dell Technologies in the FedExCup Cup here to end the season in a disappointing note. Lahiri, who was three-over in the first round, needed a sub-par round to stay on for the weekend and have a shot at making a dash for Top-70, but it was not to be. Lahiri had just one birdie against three bogeys and missed a lot of putts from inside 10 feet. He admitted it was not even his 'B' game, but more like his 'C' game. "It just did not happen coming down the stretch over the last few weeks. It was frustrating to play my 'C' game. I am hoping that the time off will help me re-group and start again for the next season," said Lahiri. Webb Simpson rolled in an eagle putt from just over 70 feet and from off the green on the Par-5 18th and finished with 8-under 63 to take a one-shot lead at the halfway point. He was not even trying to make that, but it just rolled on and into the cup. Meanwhile, Tiger Woods came close to a bogey only once when he ..
Ashwin in lead at National Racing meet
Chennai's Ashwin Datta emerged as the hero of Round 2 of the JK Tyre FMSCI National Racing Championship here on Sunday, setting the stage for a thrilling three-way tussle for supremacy in the Euro JK 2018 category.
Asia Cup: Three uncapped players in Afghanistan squad
Three uncapped players namely Sayed Sherzad, Munir Ahmad and Wafadar have been named in the 17-member Afghanistan squad for the upcoming Asia Cup, beginning September 15 in the United Arab Emirates.While bowlers Sherzad and Wafadar have represented the country in Test and T20 cricket respectively, Munir Ahmad is yet to play for the national side, the International Cricket Council (ICC) official website reported.The inclusion of Sherzad and Wafadar is likely to boost up the pace attack of the team as both the bowlers have performed well in their previous matches.In the spin department, the trio of Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi and Mujeeb Ur Rahman will be providing the team with a much-needed advantage on the tricky Asian tracks.Right-arm bowler Dawlat Zadran, who was a part of the Afghanistan side that recently won the ODI series against Ireland, failed to make it to the ODI squad for the Asia Cup.Afghanistan are slated to begin their Asia Cup campaign against Sri Lanka on September ...
National level para-athlete forced to beg on Bhopal streets
National para-athlete Manmohan Singh Lodhi, who was promised a government job by the state authorities, is now forced to beg on the streets of Bhopal to earn the livelihood for his family.The athlete, who proved his credentials during the 100m race event at the 2017 National Games, alleged that despite meeting the Chief Minister four times in the last one year to claim the promised employment, he got no positive response from the government's side.He further stated that if the Chief Minister did not come forward to help me then he would earn his livelihood by begging on the streets.Speaking to ANI, he said, "I have met Chief Minister four times, he made promises but didn't fulfil any of them. I am financially weak. I need money to play & also to run my family.""If Chief Minister doesn't help me, I will earn my livelihood by begging on the streets," he added.Lodhi had lost one of his hands while performing the labour work but he did not get disheartened by the incident as he went ..
Ikee Rikako named 'Most Valuable Player' of Asian Games
Japanese swimmer Ikee Rikako has been named as the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the recently-concluded 18th edition of the Asian Games.The 18-year-old, who bagged six gold and two silver medals in the tournament, became the first female athlete to win the MVP title.Reflecting on her achievement, Rikako said that this is for the first time that she has received any international honour, adding that she would now look to continue with her winning momentum in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics."This is the first time I received such an international award. After Asian Games 2018, I will prepare myself for the Tokyo Olympics and achieve the best for my country," Rikako said.She further said that Indonesia gave her a lot of good memories and that she would be glad to return back to this country in the coming future.Rikako became the fourth Japanese athlete to win the MVP award since its inception during the 1998 Bangkok Games.Besides giving MVP awards to athletes, the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) ..
4th Test: In pursuit of 245, India reach 126/4 (Tea report)
India reached 126 for four wickets at tea in their second innings in pursuit of 245 to win the fourth Test against England on the fourth day here on Sunday.
'Seven Eleven' wins Police Cup
Three-year-Old 'Seven Eleven' ably ridden by Jockey Suraj Narredu claimed the Police Cup (about) 2000 Meters , the main event of the Hyderabad Monsoon Races held here Sunday. The winner was trained by Laxman S. Trainer Faisal Hassan scored double while jockeys Akshay Kumar claimed triple and Ashhad Asbar scored double. Only one favourite obliged in a card of eight events.
Shaun White mulls skateboard bid for Tokyo 2020
Triple Winter Olympic champion Shaun White is considering competing in skateboarding at the Tokyo Games in 2020, he told AFP while taking part in a professional event in Marseille on Sunday. The 31-year-old American snowboard superstar has been skating since his early childhood and won his first snowboard halfpipe gold at the Torino 2006 Winter Olympics. "Honestly, I am here to see how things go. I haven't made a decision either way, I just figured, want to have some fun, skateboard, come to France and then hopefully make a decision come new year if I'm really going to go for it or not," he said of the news he was targeting the 2020 Summer Games. "The Winter Olympics for me just happened so, to finish climbing the mountain and to have a success like that and to have another mountain to climb with skateboarding, it's a lot. "Physically, mentally and all these things so, I think for me to have fun right now and get excited about it, and then set the goal of going to the Olympics is how .
Lacazette lifts Emery as Arsenal subdue gritty Cardiff
Unai Emery collected his second victory as Arsenal manager thanks to a fine strike from Alexandre Lacazette in a 3-2 success at Cardiff on Sunday. Emery's men had threatened to surrender two more Premier League points as they twice squandered the lead, with Neil Warnock's Cardiff exploiting old failings for the Gunners. But, despite making hard work of seeing off the promoted Welsh side, Arsenal sealed maximum points with Lacazette's late strike to record only their second away Premier League win since December. Shkodran Mustafi headed Arsenal ahead before Victor Camarasa equalised in first-half stoppage-time as Emery received another intensive lesson in the strengths and weaknesses in his squad. There was more of the same in the second half as brilliance from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang restored the lead before another defensive aberration allowed Cardiff to draw level for a second time through Danny Ward. At times it appeared the new Arsenal manager would witness old issues undermine .
Venus and Serena Williams help inspire diversity in tennis
A crowd gathered when Venus Williams practiced with Sachia Vickery at the U.S. Open. Kids waited by the fence for autographs. The seven-time Grand Slam singles champion helped Vickery prepare for her first-round match. Vickery lost, but the thrill of hitting with her idol was a lasting memory. "That was actually an experience of a lifetime for me, so I'm still in shock a little bit," said Vickery, a 23-year-old African-American and former top-ranked junior player. Venus and Serena Williams have been a nearly constant presence at the U.S. Open since the debut of Arthur Ashe Stadium 21 years ago. Their 30 combined Grand Slam singles titles have changed the tennis landscape. Many American kids of color are taking part in youth programs, often citing the superstar sisters as the reason. "There's certainly more diverse activity from an ethnic standpoint since they came on the scene," said D.A. Abrams, chief diversity and inclusion officer for the U.S. Tennis Association. "At junior ...
Hamilton triumphs in Italy as Ferrari flounder
Championship leader Lewis Hamilton delivered one of his greatest races Sunday when he wrecked Ferrari's homecoming party as he stormed to a record-equalling fifth Monza victory in his Mercedes at the Italian Grand Prix. The defending world champion produced a perfectly-judged race of raw aggression and astute tyre-management to finish 8.7 seconds ahead of Kimi Raikkonen, who on Saturday had claimed pole position for Ferrari with the fastest lap in Formula One history. His 68th career victory and sixth this year enlarged his championship lead from 17 points to 30 ahead of Sebastian Vettel, who finished fourth in the second Ferrari after spinning on the opening lap after a clash with the Briton as he passed him at the second chicane. Hamilton's Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas came home third ahead of Vettel with Max Verstappen taking fifth place in the classified result, after finishing third on the road, following a time penalty. Hamilton's fifth Italian win drew him level with ...
Match on edge as India reach 126/4 at tea after Kohli dismissal
Virat Kohli's commendable fightback was cut short just before lunch by Moeen Ali as India were in a spot reaching 126 for 4 at tea on the fourth day of the fourth Test against England. The match stands on even keel with India needing another 119 runs while home team would be going all-out to take the remaining six wickets. Kohli's dismissal for a well-made 58 only spiced up things after he and vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane (44 batting, 133 balls) added 101 runs for the fourth wicket. This was after India lost top three players for only22 runs on the board. While the Indian captain would consider himself lucky that he survived an umpiring howler in the 17th over of the innings when TV umpire Joel Wilson ruled him not out despite the ball crashing onto the leg-stumps. The unlucky bowler was Moeen Ali, who finally got his man when Kohli gloved a delivery that had both turn and bounce to forward short-leg. The Indian skipper showed a lot of patience during his 130-ball knock with four ...