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Jinson Johnson, Arpinder Singh back from Asian Games with gold
Indian athlete Jinson Johnson, who clinched a gold medal in Men's 1500m athletics event at the 18th edition of the Asian Games, arrived in India on Friday.While talking to media at Indira Gandhi International Airport, Johnson revealed that he will be preparing for upcoming championships.He said, "I'm very happy. In 800 m India won gold and silver. I won gold in the 1500 m. Overall it's a very good result. I'll prepare for upcoming championships."He also bagged a silver medal in Men's 800m athletics event, after he finished just behind his Indian counterpart Manjit Singh.Arpinder Singh, who won a gold medal in men's triple jump at the Asian Games, also arrived in India on Friday evening and said that he was sure about winning gold."I'm overwhelmed with this welcome. I would like to thank the Sports Authority of India for their support," he said.Sudha Singh, the silver medal winner in women's 3000m steeplechase also arrived in Delhi. She said that she has aimed for gold this time."I'm ..
4th Test: Pujara's 132 helps India take 27-run lead against England
Cheteshwar Pujara's unbeaten 132 on Friday helped India post 273 in the first innings and take a 27-run lead against England on the second day of the fourth Test at the Ageas Bowl cricket ground.After restricting England to 246, thanks to strong bowling by pacers Jasprit Bumrah, Ishant Sharma and Mohammed Shami, the Indian innings didn't start well as openers Shikhar Dhawan (23) and Lokesh Rahul (19) were dismissed cheaply by Stuart Broad (2/50).Later on, Pujara came in and added 92 runs for the third wicket in a partnership with skipper Virat Kohli (46), who once again looked good for a big score before Sam Curran got his wicket.Vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane also got out cheaply and could only manage to add 11 runs to the team total.What happened next was something that India could have never imagined as the side slumped from 161 for four to 195 for eight in the final session of play. England off-spinner Moeen Ali (5/63) provided the major wickets and shined for his side. Ali didn't ...
Asian Games : Indian hockey eves settle for silver
The Indian women's hockey team's glorious campaign at the 18th Asian Games Jakarta-Palembang 2018 came to an end on Firday, which saw them lose 1-2 to Japan in a well-contested Final held here at the Gelora Bung Karno Hockey Field.The Japanese team secured their victory with two goals from penalty corners, which were scored by Minami Shimizu (11') and Motomi Kawamura (44') while India's only goal was scored by Neha Goyal (25'). The loss meant that the Indian team secured a silver medal at the Asian Games for the first time since 1998, when they had lost to Republic of Korea by the same margin.Riding high on confidence, the Indian team started the first quarter well as they created a few opportunities, which saw forwards Lalremsiami, Navneet Kaur and skipper Rani come close to scoring, but were denied by a rigid Japanese defense. The Japanese got into the game and had their first real chance in the eighth minute as they forced Indian Goalkeeper Savita to make a save off Aki Yamada's ...
Pujara ton helps India take lead, Moeen stars with ball for England (Roundup)
Top-order batsman Cheteshwar Pujara produced a magnificent unbeaten 132 to help India post 273 in the first innings and take a 27-run lead on day 2 of the fourth Test at Rose Bowl Cricket Stadium here on Friday.
Southampton, Aug 31 (AFP) Scoreboard at stumps on the second day of the fourth Test between England and India here today:
Scoreboard at stumps on the second day of the fourth Test between England and India here today: England 1st Innings 246 India 1st Innings (overnight: 19-0) Dhawan c Buttler b Broad 23 Rahul lbw b Broad 19 Pujara not out 132 Kohli c Cook b Curran 46 Rahane lbw b Stokes 11 Pant lbw b Ali 0 Pandya c Root b Ali 4 Ashwin b Ali 1 Shami b Ali 0 Ishant c Cook b Ali 14 Bumrah c Cook b Broad 6 Extras: (b-9, lb-1, nb-3, w-4) 17 Total: 273 all out in 84.5 overs Fall of wickets: 1-37, 2-50, 3-142, 4-161, 5-181, 6-189, 7-195, 8-195, 9-227 Bowling: Anderson 18-2-50-0; Broad 18.5-5-63-3; Curran 16-4-41-1; Jennings 2-0-4-0; Rashid 7-0-19-0; Ali 16-1-63-5; Stokes 7-1-23-1. England 2nd Innings Cook not out 2 Jennings not out 4 Total 6 for no loss in 4 overs Bowling: Ashwin 2-1-1-0; Bumrah 2-0-5-0.
Pujara's ton helps India take slender lead against England
Cheteshwar Pujara carved out one of his finest Test hundreds, a knock punctuated by a mix of trademark tenacity and grace, as India eked out a slender 27-run lead against England in the fourth match here today. Owing to the 30-year-old's unbeaten 132, his first century outside the sub-continent since 2013, India recovered from a precarious 195 for eight to go past England and finish at 273 in their first innings. Leading the five-match series 2-1, hosts England were all out for 246 in their first innings, and finished the second day at six for no loss in their second innings to trail by 21 runs. Pujara's innings and his last-wicket stand of 46 runs with Jasprit Bumrah (6) have virtually made the encounter at Rose Bowl a game of second innings. He got to his 15th century, and second outside Asia, with a double over the bowler's head, and well aware of the significance of the knock to the final outcome, the unassuming India number three raised his bat and helmet in celebration. It was ..
England 6 for no loss at stumps on day 2, India 273 all out
England were six for no loss in their second innings at stumps on the second day of the fourth Test against India here. India were all out for 273 in their first innings, taking a 27-run lead at the Rose Bowl. England, who were all out for 246 in their first innings yesterday, trailed by 21 runs with 10 wickets remaining. Brief scores: England 246 and 6 for no loss in 4 overs (Alastair Cook batting 2, Keaton Jennings 4) India 1st innings: 273 all out in 84.
India ride Pujara's unbeaten 132 to post 273, take 27-run lead
Cheteshwar Pujara scored an unbeaten 132 to help India post 273 all-out in the first innings and take a 27-run lead on day 2 of the fourth Test at Rose Bowl Cricket Stadium here on Friday.
Hockey women, sailors take silver; boxer Amit, women's squash team in finals (Overall Roundup)
India continued to swell its overall medal tally, with the women's hockey team taking a silver, while sailors gave a silver and bronze, even as the squash teams had opposite results in the semi-finals and boxer Amit Panghal entered the finals on 13th day of the 18th Asian Games here on Friday.
Joint UK bid for 2030 World Cup would be 'wise idea', says UEFA chief
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin said today he is enthusiastic about the prospect of a joint United Kingdom bid to host the 2030 World Cup finals. The English Football Association recently revealed it was looking into the idea of putting itself forward to host the tournament, and a joint bid with Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland could be a possibility. The fact that the World Cup is set to increase from 32 to 48 teams for the 2026 tournament in North America means going alone would be a greater challenge for England, which last hosted the World Cup in 1966. "I think it would be a wise idea. The infrastructure in the UK is very good. In a way, if more countries bid, there is more chance to win, but from the other point of view you have less votes," Ceferin told journalists in Monaco, where UEFA have been hosting the draws for the group stages of their club competitions. England went out in the first round of voting to host this year's World Cup, but has made little secret of its ..
Ronaldo omitted from Portugal squad at own request
Cristiano Ronaldo has been left out of Portugal's squad for the Nations League and friendly matches at his own request, coach Fernando Santos said today. Santos said he and Ronaldo had discussed the situation after the star moved from Real Madrid to Juventus. "After a conversation I had with the player, who had just signed with Juventus, I decided, given the process of adaptation he needed, that he would not be with us during this window," the coach said. Ronaldo scored at least 40 goals a season in the last eight seasons at Real Madrid but has yet to score for his new club. Portugal, who were knocked out of the World Cup in the last 16 by Uruguay, host World Cup finalists Croatia in a friendly in Faro on Thursday. They will then await the visit of Italy on September 10 for their first match in the new Nations League, a format UEFA hopes will give a new edge to matches that were previously friendlies. Just 13 of the 24 Portuguese players selected were at the World Cup, including ...
Sneijder set for final Dutch goodbye
Record-breaking Dutch midfielder Wesley Sneijder is set to play one last time for the national team next week, bringing an end to an illustrious career spanning 15 years and more than 130 appearances. Netherlands national coach Ronald Koeman announced a 25-man squad Friday to face Peru in a friendly in Amsterdam next week, to be played in honour of Sneijder, a former Ajax, Real Madrid and Galatasaray midfielder. "This is the final time Wesley Sneijder will form part of the selection camp," the Royal Dutch Football Federation (KNVB) said in a statement. "The record-breaking international ends his national football career officially on Thursday with 133 caps to his name," it said. One of the great playmakers of his era, Sneijder, 34, remains a versatile and always energetic midfielder. He surpassed former goalkeeping great Edwin van der Sar's Dutch national 130-match record in June 2017 on his 33rd birthday. He also finds himself in a small group of players who have been capped more ...
Real and Barcelona turn focus to staying perfect in La Liga
After learning who they must face in this season's Champions League group stage, holders Real Madrid and rivals Barcelona sink their teeth into Liga opponents this weekend as the only sides to have won their first two games. Routine wins over Getafe and Girona have ensured that Real, whose main Champions League threat in a mild Group A is Roma, did not suffer an early wobble as they embark on the post-Zinedine Zidane era with coach Julen Lopetegui. Ernesto Valverde's Barcelona were likewise efficient if unspectacular in beating Alaves at home and then edging Valladolid away on a pitch that tore up as soon as the game began and sparked a league inquiry. This weekend the leading pair and perennial favourites face what should be home banker wins. Real meet modest neighbours Leganes on Saturday and on Sunday Barca host Huesca, a side with an away success under its belt from the opening day at Eibar. The European champions for the 13th time were showered in plaudits at the Champions League
Women's hockey: India lose to Japan in final
India's women's hockey team got a silver medal at the Asian Games for the second time as it lost 1-2 to lower-ranked Japan in the final at the Gelora Bung Karno Hockey Field here on Friday.
Badrinath retires from all forms of cricket
Former India cricketer Subramaniam Badrinath today announced his retirement from all forms of the game. The stylish Tamil Nadu middle-order batsman, who played two Tests, seven ODIs and a lone T20 international, said he had been pondering retirement for the past one year and took the decision as he wanted to spend more time with his family. "I want to spend more time with my family, that is my priority now. It played a huge role in me taking this decision. My motivational levels had also come down a bit in the past few years.Fitness was never an issue for me. But I have been pondering over (retirement) it for the past one year," he told reporters here. Badrinath, who donned the role of coach (for Karaikudi Kaalai) in the recent Tamil Nadu Premier League-3, was the mainstay of the State Ranji team for over a decade before moving on to play for other sides including Vidarbha and Hyderabad. He racked up 10,245 first class runs from 145 games at an average of 54.49, ...
Under-fire Mourinho insists he is 'one of the greatest'
Jose Mourinho insisted today he is one of the world's best managers in a continued defence of his managerial record despite Manchester United's recent struggles. Mourinho ended a press conference following his side's 3-0 home defeat to Tottenham on Monday by demanding respect from the media. United also lost, 3-2, at Brighton the week before, but the Portuguese launched into a fierce defence of his record. "I am the manager of one of the greatest clubs in the world but I am also one of the greatest managers in the world," said Mourinho. That was the start of another edgy exchange between Mourinho and journalists in which he was asked whether he could still claim to be one of the greatest managers in the world should he fail to win a league title with United. And, in keeping with his recent self-justification, Mourinho even cited 18th century German philosopher Georg Hegel. "Of course," said Mourinho. "Hegel says the truth is in the whole, the truth is always in the whole. "Do you ask .
Thierry Henry promoted to Belgium's assistant coach: federation
Belgium today promoted Thierry Henry to the number two job with the national side, just days after the Arsenal and France great turned down the manager's job at Bordeaux. The 41-year-old, who helped manager Roberto Martinez steer the Red Devils to third place at the World Cup in Russia, rebuffed the six-time French champions citing "uncertainty" behind the scenes at the club. Henry, the all-time leading goalscorer for both Arsenal and France, takes over from Graeme Jones who left the Belgian set-up to join the staff at second-tier English side West Bromwich Albion. As forwards coach, Henry played a major role in guiding a talented Belgian side to the World Cup semi-final where they were edged out by eventual winners France. "We are delighted that he has decided to stay with the Red Devils, and to stay with what we started in the World Cup in Russia, a very important moment for us," Martinez told a news conference. Henry juggled his role with Belgium with extensive TV punditry in ...
Tamil Nadu stalwart Badrinath quits all forms of cricket
Former India and Tamil Nadu batsman Subramaniam Badrinath on Friday announced his retirement from all forms of cricket in a specially organised presser at the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) headquarters here.
Rajiv, Ayyasamy get Rs 30 lakh more each for second silver
The Tamil Nadu government today announced an additional cash incentive of Rs 30 lakh each to athletes Arokia Rajiv and Dharun Ayyasamy from the state for winning a second silver medal in the ongoing Asian games in Jakarta. Chief Minister K Palaniswami wrote to both the athletes, who won silver medals in 4X400 mts men's relay, and lauded their efforts for making the state and India proud. "On behalf of Tamil Nadu government, I once again congratulate you. You will now receive this high cash incentive of Rs 30 lakh, apart from the one already announced by me," he said in the letters. On August 28, the government had announced Rs 30 lakh each to Rajiv and Ayyasamy for grabbing silver in 400m mixed relay team and 400 metre hurdles, respectively.
Following are the results of the Indian contingent on the penultimate day of the ...
Following are the results of the Indian contingent on the penultimate day of the competitions at the Asian Games Boxing 49 kg semi-final: Amit Phangal bt Carlo Paalam (Phi) 3-2. 75 kg: Vikas Krishan Yadav gives walkover. Wins Bronze Hockey Women's Final: India lost to Japan 1-2. Win silver Rowing 49er FX even: Varsha Gautham and Sweta Shervegar (silver) 49er men's: Varun Thakkar Ashok and Chengappa Ganapathy Kelapanda (bronze) Squash Men's semi-final: India lost Hong Kong 0-2 (wins bronze) Women's semi-final: India bt Malaysia 2-0 Table Tennis Round of 16 Men's singles A Sharath Kamal lost to Chih-Yuan Chunag (TPE) 7-11, 11-9, 10-12, 16-14, 9-11. G Sathiyan lost to Kenta Matsudaira (JPN) 11-9, 4-11, 9-11, 6-11, 10-12 Women's Singles Manika Batra lost to Wang Manyu (CHN) 2-11, 8-11, 8-11, 11-6, 4-11. Volleyball Women (Pool Match) India lost Chinese Taipei 21-25 16-25 15-25.