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National Inter State Athletics Championships to be held in Lucknow in August
The 59th National Inter State Athletics Championships, which was earlier scheduled to be held in Kolkata next month, will take place in Lucknow from August 27 to 30, the Athletics Federation of India said. West Bengal Athletics Association had earlier this month had expressed its inability to host the championships scheduled for July 14-17 due to various reasons but now their Uttar Predesh counterpart has decided to stage the event. "This Championships will give another opportunity to the Indian athletes to qualify for the IAAF World Championships in Athletics to be held in Doha (Qatar) from 27th September to 6th October," the AFI said in a circular. The last date for online submission of entries for the National Championships is August 12.
From fun to life skills, Indian team's bonding sessions cover wide spectrum
A team that stays together, plays together. At least that's what the Indian team management believes as its plans various activities during long tours which has a two-fold gain to switch off a bit and also enjoy each other's company off the field which is very important for on-field performances. The current Indian team also actively take part in bonding sessions, which are carefully planned during an away series. It could be anything from fun games to having a simple meal in a group of four. Before the start of the World Cup, Indian team was seen playing paint ball and now that there is a break before the next game against Afghanistan on Saturday, some bonding activities are planned. The team members are provided with a weekly activity schedule and they are told to do things which are more organic in nature than forced. "In this Indian team, the bonding sessions have been a part for some years now. It could be some fun games and at times some other activity. Right now, the players ..
SubAir Could be a Solution to the Wet Outfields of the Cricket World Cup
/ -- - The SubAir System is a vacuum-powered suction system that is designed to drain rainwater faster than it can rain - Great SportsTech Ltd. is the exclusive licensee for SubAir Systems for cricket To the cricket fanatics' chagrin, the ongoing ODI World Cup, a mega event of such monumental stature, has failed to live up to its standards. A washout of 4 matches is not only a huge disappointment to over a billion fans but also causing heavy losses to administrators, sponsors, and telecast right holders. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEIe7tPZcOI&t=86s With the advancement of technology wherein one can resume the game within minutes after the cessation of rain, why is one still resorting to obsolete modus operandi of making the field play-ready? The SubAir System is an absolute necessity now! The SubAir System is a vacuum-powered suction system that is designed to drain rainwater faster than it can rain, draining water 36 times faster than by gravity. With such a ...
India trounce Fiji 11-0 in FIH Women's Series Finals
India trounced Fiji 11-0 in their last pool A match in the FIH Women's Series Finals on Tuesday at Hiroshima.India topped their pool and as a result will directly get a spot in semi-finals keeping their hope alive to qualify in the Tokyo Olympics 2020.India played the attacking game from the first quarter as Lalremsiami scored the opening goal in the fourth minute. Six minutes after the first goal, skipper Rani Rampal doubled the lead 2-0, as she netted the ball to the goalpost.In the very next minute, Monika fired another quick goal, giving India a lead of 3-0. Up next was Vandana who flicked the ball to goal at the 12th minute, making it difficult for Fiji to come back in the match.In a fraction of 30 seconds, Gurjit Kaur registered herself in the goal sheet as she converted the penalty corner and the first quarter ended with the scoreline of 5-0.Four minutes past the second quarter, Gurjit with her drag-flick converted the penalty corner, making India's lead to 6-0.It was clearly ..
When Ranveer Singh hugged, consoled a Pakistan fan
Ranveer Singh's on-field hug of Indian skipper Virat Kohli is not the only moment that created a social media frenzy. The Bollywood star also embraced a Pakistan fan and told him not be upset after his country's team lost to India in a ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 match in Manchester.
Tennis ball cricket league ITCL from October 19
The cricketing world is all set to witness a revolution in popular cricket as the first league of its kind -- Indian Tennis Cricket League (ITCL) -- which will be played with a tennis ball, gets underway at the D.Y. Patil stadium here from the October 19.
England's Roy targets Australia match for World Cup return
Jason Roy is targeting England's match against arch-rivals Australia for a World Cup return after being sidelined with a torn hamstring. The in-form opening batsman has been ruled out of England's match against Afghanistan at Old Trafford on Tuesday and their pool encounter with Sri Lanka at Headingley on Friday. Roy tore his left hamstring in the field during England's eight-wicket win over the West Indies last week and did not bat, with Joe Root, who made a century, promoted to open alongside Jonny Bairstow instead. But having suffered a similar injury during England's tour of the Caribbean earlier this year and with the World Cup featuring a long pool phase that sees all 10 teams play each other ahead of the semi-finals, the 28-year-ol Roy is confident of returning to action. "I did it in the West Indies and it was a lot worse," Roy told Sky Sports. "It could be way worse -- the scan told me it's minimum 10 days. We've got to assess it as we go along." "It's a huge understatement ..
29K Maha villages drought-hit: Water misuse on sportsfields must end, says activist
In the backdrop of a severe drought across large parts of Maharashtra with a delayed monsoon this year, a Bharatiya Janata Party activist on Tuesday raised concerns on the alleged huge misuse of water on various sportsfields, especially for cricket pitch maintenance.
FIH Women's Series Finals: India hammer Fiji 11-0
The Indian Womens Hockey team qualified for the semi-final of the FIH Womens Series Finals as they hammered Fiji 11-0 in their third and last Pool A match here at the Hiroshima Hockey Stadium on Tuesday.
CWC'19: Shakib becomes highest run-scorer
Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has become the highest run-scorer in the ongoing ICC Men's World Cup after he played a 124-run knock against West Indies on Monday.Shakib with 384 runs under his belt has surpassed Australian skipper Aaron Finch (343).The 32-year-old, currently the world number one all-rounder in the ICC rankings, has been in an exceptional form in the World Cup. He scored 75, 64, 121, 124 runs for Bangladesh in his last four matches and also bagged five wickets.Bangladesh in their last match defeated West Indies by seven wickets after they successfully chased the target of 322 runs. Shakib found support in Liton Das and the duo stitched an unbeaten 189-run stand.The senior left-hander Shakib completed his hundred off just 83 balls and Liton Das reached his fifty from 43 deliveries. Shakib and Das finished on unbeaten 124 and 94 respectively, to take Bangladesh over the line with 51 balls to spare.Bangladesh played five matches in which they manage to win two ...
Vidal, Tite support Neymar's return to Barcelona
FC Barcelona's Chile international midfielder Arturo Vidal has lent his support to Brazilian international striker Neymar returning to play at the Camp Nou two years after leaving Barca to join Paris Saint Germain.
Australia finding it hard to find their best XI after Stoinis injury
After all-rounder Marcus Stoinis' injury, the Australian side are facing major challenges in choosing their playing XI as assistant coach Brad Haddin said that they are still finding their best."At the moment, we're still trying to find that best XI. Marcus' has thrown a spanner into everything there with his injury and how important an allrounder is. We're still trying to find what works best for us. Come later in the tournament, we'll start to understand what the conditions are like a lot better and what ... our best XI (is). At the moment, we're not settled on our best XI," Cricket.com.au quoted Haddin as saying.Stoinis picked a left side strain while bowling during his team's match against India on 9 June. Keeping the seriousness of the injury in mind, the team has called Mitch Marsh to London, who will join the squad as cover.Haddin further added that they are making sure that each and every player is ready to deliver whenever the team needs."One of the things we spoke to the ...
Mohammad Amir urges fans not to use 'bad words'
Pakistan was exposed to brutal criticism after it faced a massive 89-run defeat by India in the ongoing ICC men's Cricket World Cup. Amid harsh criticism, Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir has urged fans not to use bad words for them and asked for their support."Pls dont use bad words for the players yes u guys can criticise our performance we will bounce back InshAllah we need ur support," Amir tweeted on Tuesday.[{6434c93e-960b-4205-be8c-c7451c5c58ff:intradmin/MohammadAmir.JPG}]India subjugated the Sarfaraz Ahmed-led side, who continued its winless streak against India in the premier tournament.After the defeat, it took no time for the exuberant Pakistani fans to express their exasperation over the defeat and criticised the team immensely.India have been on a sublime form in this tournament and the credit for India's recent victory against Pakistan goes to Rohit Sharma, who played an impeccable knock of 140 runs. Further invigorating India's inning, skipper Virat Kohli scored 77 runs off
'Very desperate' South Africa can beat New Zealand: Claude Henderson
After a woeful run in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, South Africa finally managed to secure their first victory, and the team's spin bowling coach Claude Henderson said that they are eager to win."Very desperate. It means a lot to everyone in the camp; all the players and the support staff. There is a lot of pride in South African sport and in the country. They owe this to themselves and also to the supporters," Sport34.co.zaWhen South Africa and Afghanistan came face-to-face, both were on a winless streak in the premier tournament but after the conclusion of the match, South Africa halted their streak as they trounced their competitor by nine-wickets.However, their upcoming opponents are New Zealand, who are unbeaten in the tournament so far and sit on the second position on the points table, only behind Australia.Henderson is aware of the danger ahead of them but is confident that they can beat New Zealand if they managed to play "solid cricket"."We respect every opposition we ...
England win toss, elect to bat against Afghanistan
England skipper Eoin Morgan won the toss and elected to bat against Afghanistan in their World Cup clash here Tuesday. England made a couple of changes, bringing in James Vince and Moeen Ali in place of the injured Jason Roy and Liam Plunkett. For Afghanistan, Dawlat Zadran , Najibullah Zadran and Mujeeb Ur Rahman replace Aftab Alam, Hazratullah Zazai and Hamid Hassan. Teams: Afghanistan (Playing XI): Rahmat Shah, Noor Ali Zadran, Najibullah Zadran, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Asghar Afghan, Mohammad Nabi, Ikram Ali Khil(w), Gulbadin Naib(c), Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Dawlat Zadran. England (Playing XI): Jonny Bairstow, James Vince, Joe Root, Eoin Morgan(c), Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler, Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer, Mark Wood.
SA aim to keep semis hopes alive against Kiwis (Preview)
After registering their first win of the ongoing World Cup against Afghanistan, South Africa will look to keep their hopes of qualifying for the semis alive when they face unbeaten New Zealand in their sixth fixture at Edgbaston on Wednesday.
Arjun Tendulkar's pace too hot for Surrey 2nd XI opener
Currently playing in the Second Eleven Championship for MCC Young Cricketers, 19-year-old Arjun Tendulkar impressed all as he took two wickets in their match against Surrey second XI on Monday. In fact, his delivery that dismissed Surrey second XI's opener Nathan Tilley has made cricket fans sit up and take note.
Prepared to handle any situation after working so hard: Shakib
Shakib Al Hasan was the star of the show as Bangladesh chased down West Indies' total of 321/8 with 51 balls to spare. After picking two wickets with the ball, he hit an unbeaten 124 off 99 balls as Bangladesh romped home with 7 wickets in the bag.
Charlton Athletic hands Lee Bowyer an year's extension
After manager Lee Bowyer's amazing last season, Charlton Athletic has on Tuesday decided to give their manager a one-year contract extension.Under Bowyer's guidance, the club managed to register a 2-1 victory over Sunderland in the League One play-off final.Elated Bowyer said he loves the club and thanked the club's owner, Roland Duchatelet."We went on a real journey last season. The club came together - the players, the staff, the fans and we achieved something special. The journey hasn't finished yet and I'm delighted this has all been agreed. This has been a long process and I never wanted to leave, I love this club. I'd like to thank the owner for giving me the initial opportunity and now for continuing to believe in me," the club's official website quoted Bowyer as saying.Bowyer further added that his focus is to get the squad in the best possible shape for the Championship next season."We have a fantastic fanbase here and my focus continues to be getting our squad in the best ...
Mohammed Amir requests fans not to cross line on social media
In a game that was completely dominated by India, Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir was the only bright spot as he returned figures of 3/47 from his 10 overs. And the loss has not gone down well with the Pakistan fans as they took to social media to express their displeasure. But Amir has requested them to not use bad words even though they are free to criticise the players.