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Defeat to India was disappointing and disheartening, says Sarfaraz
Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed on Monday said that his team's defeat at the hands of India in the World Cup match was disappointing and disheartening and admitted that the team was not doing well in all the three departments--batting, bowling and fielding.The end of a good partnership and the inability to back up led to his team's 89-run loss at Old Trafford, he said.Openers Fakhar Zaman and Babar Azam had stitched a 104-run stand for the second wicket, which placed Pakistan in a comfortable position before Kuldeep Yadav clean bowled Babar for 48. The wicket of Babar led to a flurry of wickets and Pakistan lost four wickets in a span of just 12 runs last night."It was definitely a very disappointing and disheartening defeat. We were going very well, especially if you talk about our batting. Once we lost the first wicket, Fakhar and Baber had a good partnership and we said we just needed to stay at the crease. But then we lost too many wickets afterwards and that is why we lost," ...
Indians catching up with best paddlers in the world: Sharath Kamal
In August 2018, the Indian men's table tennis contingent won bronze at the Asian Games in Jakarta, thus ending a 60-year wait for a medal in the sport. India went on to win another bronze in the mixed doubles event when Achanta Sharath Kamal and Manika Batra beat Hong Kong's Ho Kwan Kit and Lee ho Chang.
Cricket-betting racket busted, 2 arrested
: A cricket-betting racket has been busted and two organisers have been arrested here, police said Monday. Acting on a tip-off that betting was on during the world cup India-Pakistan match, a police team Sunday apprehended the two. The arrested were using six cellphones and a TV to run the racket, a press release from the police said. Cash totalling Rs 53, 970 and the electronic goods were seized from the duo, the release said.
India fast-growing destination for squash: British coach
A diminishing talent pool is possibly the biggest obstacle that a sport which is not among the most popular ones in a country can face. However, in case of squash in India, there is no dearth of talent or technically gifted players at the age-group levels, according to British coach Chris Ryder.
In England, you see the pitch and plan your innings: Rohit
It was opener Rohit Sharma's majestic 140 against arch-rivals Pakistan which put India on course for a convincing 89-run win in the World Cup encounter at Old Trafford on Sunday. It was for the seventh time in the showpiece event that India got the better off the Green Brigade.
Sehwag's reaction to India-Pak CWC'19 match is as relatable as it gets
The feeling is real! Virendra Sehwag in his latest social media post accurately summed up the reaction of almost every cricket fan post last night's World Cup match between India and Pakistan.The former India batsman, who is known for his unbeatable witty and funny sense of humour, had the perfect tweet to the biggest clash that left many cricket fans disappointed."When you hope to see a close #IndvsPak World Cup match but what you keep on getting is a one-sided contest!" Sehwag tweeted.Brilliant knocks from Rohit Sharma (140) and Virat Kohli (77) before the magnificent spells by the bowling unit guided India to beat Pakistan by 89 runs at the Old Trafford in Manchester on Sunday.Rohit celebrated his 24th ODI hundred before Kohli became the fastest player to make 11,000 ODI runs in his 222nd innings. The India captain's milestone smashed master-blaster Sachin Tendulkar's record which he had completed in his 276th innings.Soon after rain arrived at the venue and the players walked off .
Rohit agrees to help Pakistan batsmen after becoming coach
In good spirits after a superlative century that helped India put it across arch-rivals Pakistan by 89 runs (D/L method) in their World Cup tie on Sunday, vice-captain Rohit Sharma was tongue-in-cheek when a Pakistan journalist asked him what would his advice be to the flagging team.
CWC'19: Key players to watch out in Eng-Afghan clash
England would aim to build on its last victory while Afghanistan would look to register its first win when the two sides meet at Old Trafford in Manchester on June 18.England will enter the match with three wins and one loss from four games so far. Currently, the hosts sit on the fourth place with six points. On the other hand, Afghanistan are placed at the bottom of the table with four losses in as many games.Both England and Afghanistan are yet to win a World Cup trophy. England have thrice ended as the finalists in the tournament (1979, 1987 and 1992), whereas Afghanistan joined the marquee competition only during the 2015 edition and ended its campaign in the group stage.Following are the key players to watch out in the World Cup match between England and Afghanistan:Jos ButtlerEngland wicket-keeper batsman Buttler is in tremendous touch for his team. The right-hander provides late flourish to help England post challenging totals on the board. Buttler scored a quickfire knock of ..
Here's how Kohli is maintaining his swag since '90s
Riding high on India's thunderous victory over arch-rival Pakistan, skipper Virat Kohli had some fun on Twitter as he shared a picture from his childhood on Monday.Seeing the post, it is safe to say that the ace batsman has always loved shutterbugs.He posted a collage of two photos, one from his childhood and another from India's match against Pakistan on Sunday. One thing is common in both - his pose. With both hands rested on his waist, Kohli is looking up at the sky as the camera captures him. "Doing it since the early 90s," read his caption.[{6dba082b-a2d4-4be3-a825-77d6b0fe9e11:intradmin/kohli_8DL8TBF.JPG}]In the photo from yesterday, the captain is probably looking at the sky to gather a sense of the weather as rains halted yesterday's much awaited match twice.Kohli has been in sensational form in the ongoing ICC Men's Cricket World Cup and has scored 205 runs in the tournament so far.On Sunday, he became the fastest batsman to reach the 11,000 run-mark in ODI cricket. He ...
Warner yet to take 'ferrari for a spin', semifinals will be occasion to 'test engine out': Waugh
Former Australia captain Steve Waugh feels that David Warner has been playing in "second gear" and is yet take "the ferrari for a spin" in this ongoing World Cup. Warner has so far hit two fifties and a century but Waugh says the explosive opener is yet to reach his destructive best in this World Cup and the semifinals will be the right platform for him to "test the engine out". "What's daunting for teams yet to face Australia is the notion that Warner hasn't yet taken the Ferrari for a spin on the freeway," Waugh wrote in a column for the ICC. "He has been idling away in second gear waiting for the right moment to put the foot down. Perhaps the semi-finals will be the occasion to test the engine out." Waugh also heaped praise on skipper Aaron Finch for leading from the front with a strokeful 153 against Sri Lanka. "To win a World Cup your captain needs to lead from the front, either by actions or in words. Right now Aaron Finch is excelling in both. He has remained calm and composed .
All players adhered to curfew timings night before India game: PCB
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has insisted that its players did not stay out of the team hotel beyond the curfew time the night before the World Cup game against India after videos circulated on the social media claimed otherwise. A video of Pakistani players at a cafe and captain Sarfaraz Ahmed yawning on the field in the match against India have become big discussion points in Pakistan following the 89-run loss to arch-rivals in Manchester on Sunday. But a spokesman for the PCB made it clear that no player had violated the curfew timings set by the team management. "The video under discussion was of two days back. On the night before the match, all the players were in their rooms before curfew time," he clarified. The video in which Shoaib Malik and his Indian tennis star wife Sania Mirza are seen with Wahab Riaz and Imam-ul-Haq has led to different theories and stories on social and mainstream media. He also said that players went out with their families after taking due permission .
Sadio Mane will work harder to get better in next season
Liverpool player Sadio Mane achieved the best goal tally of his career in the last season with 26 strikes in all competition but the Senegal international does not want to settle as he said that he will work harder to get better."To be honest, I think I improved a lot in my finishing. It was positive because I can say I improved every season, which is important in my development. I will try to work harder and harder to get better and better," the club's official website quoted Mane as saying.Liverpool clinched the Champions League title and finished second in the Premier League after they fell one point short from winner Manchester City, who had 98 points.Mane praised the supports who supported them throughout and said: "They played a big part in the season. [There were] very difficult games at home and they were always here. Keep on going because we need you! It's very important. It makes the club special and it's really important. Sometimes it can be a bad day and if the fans give ..
Pakistan fan sings Indian national anthem, wins hearts (Lead, change in headline)
Keeping the age-old rivalry aside, a Pakistan supporter was seen singing the Indian national anthem before the two teams crossed swords for their marquee World Cup clash at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Pakistan fan sing Indian national anthem, wins hearts
Keeping the age-old rivalry aside, a Pakistan supporter was seen singing the Indian national anthem before the two teams crossed swords for their marquee World Cup clash at Old Trafford on Sunday.
CWC'19: Jason Roy to miss England's next two matches
England Cricket Board (ECB) on Monday announced that opener Jason Roy has been ruled out from the team's upcoming matches against Afghanistan and Sri Lanka.Roy left the field during the team's match against West Indies on Friday, June 14, due to hamstring tightness. The opener went for a scan following his injury and the scans revealed that the player has suffered a hamstring tear."England batsman Jason Roy, who left the field during West Indies' innings in the ICC Cricket World Cup fixture on Friday due to left hamstring tightness, underwent an MRI scan on Saturday in London. The MRI confirmed that Roy has suffered a hamstring tear," the ECB said in an official statement."As a result of the injury, he will be reassessed on an ongoing basis this week. He is set to miss England's next two matches in the ICC Cricket World Cup against Afghanistan and Sri Lanka," the statement added.ECB also provided an injury update on skipper Eoin Morgan. The left-hander left the field during the team's
It was a lovely gesture from Virat Kohli: Steve Smith
India skipper Virat Kohli had stopped Indian fans from booing former Australia skipper Steve Smith during their World Cup encounter in London on June 9. Pointing towards the fans, Kohli had asked them to show respect to Smith and the Australian has said that it was a lovely gesture from the Indian captain.
South Korea U-20 football team receives hero's welcome
The South Korea U-20 male football team was on Monday accorded a hero's welcome on its return from Poland where it finished runner-up in the U-20 FIFA World Cup, the country's best ever result in the men's section in any category at the world stage.
Canadian couple wearing Ind-Pak jersey win hearts
While both Indian and Pakistani fans cheered their respective teams during the high-voltage clash between India and Pakistan at Old Trafford on Sunday, an image of a Canadian couple wearing custom-made Ind-Pak jerseys has gone viral on social media.
Ranveer's WC antics has social media in ruptures
Ranveer Singh's stint as a commentator grabbed attention during the India-Pakistan match at ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, but what really got the social media world talking was his unique outfit and a hug that actor shared with India skipper Virat Kohli after the team won.
Lyngdoh rejoins Bengaluru FC on one-year contract
After spending two seasons with ATK, Eugeneson Lyngdoh returned to his former team Bengaluru FC with the club Monday announcing the signing of the midfielder on a one-year deal. The 32-year-old midfielder once again will join the Indian Super League (ISL) champions after a two-year stint with Kolkata-side ATK, who had signed the Shillong-born playmaker during the ISL draft in 2017. Lyngdoh became Bengaluru's third Indian signing for the season after youngsters Prabhsukhan Singh Gill and Suresh Wangjam. "Ever since I first signed for Bengaluru FC I knew I was making the right decision. Now that I am here again I want to relive those moments and create new ones. I am looking forward to being back on the pitch and fighting for titles once again," Lyngdoh said. Lyngdoh first joined BFC in 2014 after stints with Meghalaya's Shillong Lajong and Rangdajied United. Lyngdoh, under reputed coaches Ashley Westwood and Albert Roca, scored some crucial goals which helped BFC to win three major ...