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CCI Billiards Classic: Shandilya, Rupesh lead strong field
Former world champions Ashok Shandilya of Railways and Rupesh Shah of ONGC lead a strong field of 32 cueists in the Cricket Club of India Billiards Classic to be played here from tomorrow. The other heavyweights who will be seen in action are Devendra Joshi of BPCL, former two-time Asian Champion Dhruv Sitwala of ONGC and his teammates Alok Kumar and Saurabh Kothari, both of whom are also former winners of the Asian Championship titles. The other stronger contenders include former world championship bronze medallists Siddharth Parikh of Railways and Dhvaj Haria of Indian Oil. The big guns will be joined by leading players from Mumbai, including Maharashtras top-four ranked players and Maharashtra junior number 1. The 32 players will be drawn in eight groups of four each and will initially compete in a round-robin league. The top players from each group will qualify for the knockout phase starting from the pre-quarter-finals. The tournament offers a total prize fund of Rs
Japan's Honda to manage Cambodia national team
Japanese star forward Keisuke Honda signed on as general manager of Cambodia's national team Sunday in a move that brings high-profile talent to a much-loved but struggling side. The unusual arrangement will see Honda, who signed for A-League side Melbourne Victory earlier this month and retired from international football in July after Japan's World Cup loss to Belgium, work without a salary for the length of the two-year contract. The 32-year-old striker and former AC Milan player told reporters through a translator that he was keen to assist Cambodian football and promote the country. "I will help Cambodia develop a real playing style," he told a press conference in Phnom Penh. He added that he would speak regularly with the players by videoconference while working around the Australian football season and would spend as much time in Cambodia as possible outside his existing commitments. "The Football Federation of Cambodia is happy that Honda agrees to voluntarily support and help
Family only reason Courtois moved to Real: agent
Thibaut Courtois would probably still be a Chelsea player had his family lived in London and not Madrid his agent told the BBC on Sunday. The 26-year-old Belgian -- whose outstanding performances as Belgium finished a best ever third at the World Cup earned him the Golden Glove award for best goalkeeper -- moved to European champions Real Madrid on Wednesday for a reported 38million pounds ($48.5million, 42million euros) the relatively low fee due to him having just one year left on his contract. However, his agent Christophe Henrotay insisted Sunday the Chelsea fans should not be angry and think of Courtois as being disloyal in seeking to move to Madrid even if his refusal to return as requested to the London club for pre-season training and talks with new manager Maurizio Sarri left a sour taste. "There has been a misunderstanding that he wanted to get a move for the wrong reasons, but he was pushing to go out of Chelsea because of his children," said Henrotay. "If the family were ..
India reeling at 17/2 as rain forces early lunch on day four
Rain provided some relief to India who were struggling at 17 for two in their second innings when early lunch was taken on day four of the second Test against England at Lord's here. At the break, Cheteshwar Pujara (5) and Ajinkya Rahane (1) were the unbeaten batsmen. This was after England declared their first innings at 396 for in 88.1 overs, taking a 289-run lead. India were bowled out for 107 runs in their first innings. Starting from overnight 357-6, England looked for some quick runs in this morning session. But they didn't come so easily as Mohammed Shami (3-96) bowled a very sharp spell. He beat Chris Woakes (137 not out) and Sam Curran (40) on a number of occasions, but was unlucky to not induce any edges at all. The runs came in a trickle, but when it started drizzling a bit, Curran threw his bat around. When he was finally out caught at third man off Hardik Pandya (3-66), England declared their innings close for fear of more rain. India then got off to another poor start. .
Scoreboard at lunch on fourth day of the second Test between India and England here.
Scoreboard at lunch on fourth day of the second Test between India and England here. India 1st Innings 107 all out England (overnight 357/6) Cook c Karthik b Ishant 21 Jennings lbw b Shami 11 Root lbw b Shami 19 Pope lbw b Pandya 28 Bairstow c Karthik b Pandya 93 Buttler lbw b Shami 24 Woakes not out 137 Curran c Shami b Hardik Pandya 40 Extras: (b-7, lb-10, w-1, nb-1) Total: 357/6 in 81 overs Fall of wickets: 28-1, 32-2, 77-3, 89-4, 131-5, 320-6, 396-7 Bowling: Ishant 22-4-101-1, Shami 23-4-96-3, Kuldeep 9-1-44-0, Pandya 17.1-0-66-3, Ashwin 17-1-68-0. India 2nd Innings Murali Vijay c Bairstow b James Anderson 0 Lokesh Rahul lbw b James Anderson 10 Cheteshwar Pujara not out 5 Ajinkya Rahane not out 1 Extras (lb 1) 1 Total (for 2 wkts, 9 Overs) 17 Fall of wickets: 0-1, 13-2. Bowling: James Anderson 5-3-8-2, Stuart Broad 3-1-7-0, Chris Woakes 1-0-1-0.
India 17/2 at lunch, trail England by 272 runs
India were 17 for two in their second innings at lunch on day four, trailing England by 272 runs in the second Test here today. Early lunch was taken due to rain with Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane batting on five and one respectively. Earlier today, England declared their first innings at 396 for seven. Brief scores: India 107 and 17/2 in nine overs. England 396/7 decl in 88.1 overs (Woakes 137 not out, Bairstow 93; Shami 3/96).
Top archer Verma confident of winning two medals in Asian Games
Top Indian archer Abhishek Verma is still confident of clinching two medals in the Asian Games, the same number he won in the last edition, despite the compound section he competed in will not have individual events this time. The 29-year-old Verma won two medals -- one in individual and the other in team event -- Incheon Asian Games in 2014 out of India's total of four, all from the compound section. The recurve archers had returned empty-handed. With two World Cup gold medals and one silver in World Cup Final, Verma is the top medal prospect in these Asian Games beginning August 18. These Games though will have no individual events. He will be competing in team event and a mixed pair event. "But that (no individual events in compound archery) will be same for everyone. We have mixed pair event inducted now, so either way I stand a chance to win two medals," Verma told PTI from his training base at Sonepat. "Definitely, there will be medals in all the three sections -- men's and ...
Won't play again with Spain, says Pique
FC Barcelona defender Gerard Pique said that he will never again play for Spain's national football squad, despite the 2010 FIFA World Cup winners beginning a new era with his former club coach Luis Enrique Martinez.
Discus thrower Perkovic makes history with 5th European title
Croatian discus thrower Sandra Perkovic, double Olympic and world champion, made history by securing her fifth European title with a 67.62-metre throw. No other athlete has won five titles in the history of the European Athletics Championships.
Juarez defeats Japan's Nuki to retain bantamweight belt
Mexican Mariana Juarez retained her World Bantamweight Championship of the World Boxing Council by defeating Japan's Terumi Nuki in the Arena Mexico stadium.
Lord's Test: Stiff back keeps Kohli off field
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed that Indian captain Virat Kohli is recovering from a back stiffness, which forced him to stay off the field on the fourth day of the second Test match here on Sunday.The board, however, assured that Kohli will be back on the field soon.England, who batted first, declared their first innings at a score of 396, inviting the Indian side on the field for batting on day four of the second Test of the ongoing five-match series at Lord's.In reply, India have scored 14 runs at the loss of two early wickets in the form of Murali Vijay and KL Rahul.
Real Madrid beat AC Milan 3-1 to lift Santiago Bernabeu Trophy
Real Madrid defeated AC Milan 3-1 to win the 39th Santiago Bernabeu Trophy, with Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema starring with the goals for the Spanish football giants.
England declare at 396-7, take 289 run lead vs India
Chris Woakes (137) remained unbeaten as England declared their first innings at 396/7, taking a 289 runs lead against India on the fourth day of the the second Test match here on Sunday.
Head coach Breitenreiter extends stay at Hannover
Hannover and head coach Andre Breitenreiter have agreed on a contract extension, the Bundesliga club announced in an official statement.
Espanyol defeat Monchengladbach to earn 6th pre-season win
La Liga's Espanyol, which has shown improvement under new head coach Rubi, defeated Bundesliga's Borussia Monchengladbach 3-1 for its sixth pre-season win in as many matches.
Halep routs Barty to reach Montreal final
Top-ranked Romanian Simona Halep brushed aside surprise semi-finalist Ashleigh Barty 6-4, 6-1 to reach the final of the Rogers Cup here.
Sevilla threaten to pull out of Super Cup against Barcelona
Sevilla have threatened to pull out of Sunday's Spanish Super Cup clash with Barcelona if the La Liga champions field more than three non-EU players. The Spanish football federation (RFEF) said on Saturday that there would be no restrictions on players from outside the EU for the Super Cup, despite only three being allowed in squads for league matches. Sevilla said they could withdraw from the game in Tangier, Morocco, if Barca name an "improper lineup". "Sevilla FC is surprised by the RFEF's announcement 24 hours before the Super Cup," Sevilla said in a statement. "It has said that as many non-EU players as desired can be registered. In their last statement for the 2018-2019 season, only three were due to be allowed, without exception. "The club's legal department is studying the matter and should FC Barcelona line up with more than three non-EU players, it would present possible ground for withdrawal due to an improper line-up." New signings Malcom, Arturo Vidal and Arthur will ...
Pogba tight-lipped over United situation for fear of being fined
Paul Pogba added fuel to rumours of his deteriorating relationship with Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho, saying he could not express himself for fear of being fined. The 25-year-old -- who scored a superb goal in France's 4-2 victory over Croatia in the World Cup final -- was credited with a 'monster performance' by Mourinho in United's opening 2-1 Premier League win over Leicester City on Friday. However, Pogba -- who cost United a then-world record 89 million pounds (105 million euros, $116 million) in 2016 to prise him away from Juventus -- is known to be upset by Mourinho's remarks about his performances at the World Cup compared to those for his club last season. Mourinho had implied Pogba -- whose agent Mini Raiola has reportedly been talking with Barcelona -- had flourished under Didier Deschamps at the World Cup because he could not be distracted by his entourage or by his commercial obligations. "There are things and there are things that I cannot say otherwise I will
Inter Milan beat Atletico in International Champions Cup final
Atletico Madrid will prepare for next week's UEFA Super Cup clash with rivals Real Madrid with more doubts than certainties, after losing 0-1 to Inter Milan in the final match of the International Champions Cup.
Shuttler Jayaram ends runner-up at Vietnam Open
Indian shuttler Ajay Jayaram had to be content with a runner-up at the Vietnam Open after losing the final to Shesar Hiren Rhustavito of Indonesia here. The 30-year-old Indian had an impressive run at the tournament before losing 14-21 10-21 to Shesar in a 28-minute clash at the USD 75,000 BWF Tour Super 100 tournament. It was second consecutive runner-up finish for Jayaram on the circuit as he had also reached the final at the White Nights International Challenge, last month. Jayaram, who is making a comeback after recovering from a hamstring injury he suffered last year, had defeated seventh seed Yu Igarashi of Japan in a straight games in semifinals yesterday. While World No. 79 Shesar, who had won four consecutive Indonesia International tournament, got the better of India's Mithun Manjunath 21-17 19-21 21-14 in the semifinals here.