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Hulkenberg welcomes Ricciardo's inclusion in Renault
Renault team member Nico Hulkenberg has welcomed the signing of former Red Bull driver Daniel Ricciardo in the team.Taking to Twitter, Hulkenberg posted a welcoming message for his new team-mate and hoped to see him perform well in the coming future."Welcome to the family Brooo..Looking forward to go hunting together next year! ?? @danielricciardo #F1 #RSspirit," he wrote.The German racer further said that Ricciardo's inclusion in the team shows how serious he is about attacking the rival teams."It shows how serious Renault is about attacking Mercedes, Ferrari and Red Bull," Sports24 quoted Hulkenberg, as saying.Earlier this month, Ricciardo had shocked the Formulae One racing world by announcing his departure from Red Bull, thus ending his five-year long association with the team. He has won a total of seven races for the team.
Chappel backs Mitchell Marsh for vice-captaincy role
Australian national selector Greg Chappel believes that all-rounder Mitchell Marsh is an appropriate candidate for the role of vice-captaincy of the national team.Chappel said that Marsh, being the captain of Australia A team, would surely prove to be a good option for the position, cricket.com.au reported."We do have three or four guys who are going to be quite capable. There is an opportunity for them to get some experience in leadership roles. We want to give them leadership opportunities and (Marsh) is one that has got that opportunity. He is captaining Western Australia and he has been identified as a leader for the future," Fairfax quoted Chappel, as saying."He will get that opportunity (against India A) and I am sure he will do a good job. I saw him at the Under 19 level - he has got some natural leadership skills. The more opportunities he gets, the better he will get at it," he added.The Australian team had to go through a major leadership reshuffle after their former captain
Rathore launches Rugby World Cup 2019 trophy tour
Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore on Monday launched the Rugby World Cup 2019 Trophy Tour in India, welcoming the Webb Ellis Cup to the capital.
Dortmund to sign Belgian international Witsel
German football club Borussia Dortmund is on the brink of signing midfielder Axel Witsel from Tianjin Quanjian, the eight-time Bundesliga champions announced in an official statement on Monday.
Poland defender Piszczek retires from national team
Veteran Poland defender Lukasz Piszczek has said that he is retiring from the national team following a poor World Cup performance.
Anderson, Djokovic to pair up for Rogers Cup
Serbian tennis maestro Novak Djokovic and South Africa's Kevin Anderson are all set to join forces for the men's doubles event of the upcoming Rogers Cup.The duo is slated to take on Canadian pair of Denis Shapovalov and Felix Auger-Aliassime in the opening round of the tournament on Monday, Sports24 reported.Djokovic and Anderson took to their respective Twitter handles and expressed their excitement for the upcoming event."looking forward to playing doubles with @DjokerNole this week in Toronto! #RogersCup," Anderson tweeted.In reply, Djokovic wrote, "Looking forward to it @KAndersonATP! ?? #RogersCup."It should be noted that the newly-formed pair had contested against each other in the finals of the recently-concluded Wimbledon championship, where Djokovic registered a convincing 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (7-3) victory over the South African player.The Rogers Cup is slated to take place from August 4 to August 12.
Kolkata to host next edition of CuppaSchoola karate meet
The city of Kolkata will be the venue for the next event of the 'CuppaSchoola' karate tournament, run by the Indian Professional Karate Council (IPKC) and the Boutspro Ultimate Karate League, it was announced on Monday.
Bombay Gymkhana squash tourney: Mangaonkar sails into round 3
Top seed Mahesh Mangaonkar lived up to his billing, outplaying Arun Kumar in a second round match of the 43rd Maharashtra State Men's squash tournament, which started here today. Arun Kumar of Andhra Pradesh was no match to Mangaonkar, currently India No. 3, who marched his way to an 11-0, 11-2, 11-4 victory. Unseeded Aryaman Jaising put up a strong performance to overpower Divit Poojary with 11-3, 11-2, 11-6 margin. Aryaman will meet Mangaonkar in the 3rd round. In another match, Chennai's Vijay Kumar dropped only five points on his way to an 11-3, 11-1, 11-1 victory over Amarendu Srivastava. Meanwhile, 16-year-old Goa's Yash Fadte sailed to the third round defeating Krish Shah by a comfortable 11-3, 11-1, 11-6 scoreline. Results Men's Round 2: Mahesh Mangaonkar (1) bt Ch Arun Kumar 11-0 11-2 11-4; Aaryaman Jaising bt Divit Poojary [17/32] 11-3 11-2 11-6; Yash Bhargava [17/32] bt Atul Kumar Yadav 12-10 11-7 11-4; Puneet Pareek [9/16] bt Ajay Singh Bhadoria 11-5 11-8 ...
China to send 845-member strong team for Asian Games in Indonesia
Asian powerhouse China today announced its 845-member strong delegation of athletes, including 19 Olympic champions, who will take part in the 2018 Asian Games to be held in Indonesia next weekend. The Chinese delegation, which also includes 38 foreign coaches from 15 countries in 22 events, has signed up to compete in 376 disciplines of 38 sports out of the 40 on offer at the 18th Asiad, which opens on August 18 in Jakarta and runs through September 2 in the Indonesian capital. In the last Asian Games, which were held in the South Korean city of Incheon in 2014, China had sent its largest ever contingent of the 897-athlete for any Games overseas. At the 2014 Asian Games, China was the top medal winner with 151 gold, 109 silver and 85 bronze. Among all the Chinese athletes in the delegation, a majority, 631, will make their international debut in Jakarta, echoing the sports-governing body's call to embrace the continental meet as a high-exposure test for the country's young talents ...
Sports Minister welcomes Webb Ellis Cup on maiden India visit
Sports Minister of India, Col. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, launched the Rugby World Cup 2019 Trophy Tour in India on Monday, welcoming the Webb Ellis Cup to Delhi.This is the coveted trophy's first visit to India as part of the Rugby World Cup 2019 Trophy Tour, which is visiting 18 nations in the countdown to Japan 2019, the first Rugby World Cup to be played in Asia.Rathore, also welcomed World Rugby CEO, Brett Gosper, Asia Rugby President, Aga Hussain; Rugby India President, Numazar Mehta, who joined in a formal celebration to mark the start of the Tour which will also travel to Mumbai and Bhubaneswar.The event, hosted by former India rugby player and Indian film actor and director Rahul Bose, was attended by Secretary Sports MYAS Govt. of India, Rahul Bhatnagar; Director General Sports Authority of India - SAI, Neelam Kapur; Secretary General IOA, Rajeev Mehta and members of the media, who all shared in the excitement of seeing rugby's greatest prize."We are delighted to welcome ...
Ghana forward Twumasi elated at joining Alaves
Deportivo Alaves' newest acquisition Patrick Twumasi on Monday said that arriving at the Spanish football club was the most important thing that had happened in his life.
India A heading for big win against South Africa A
Pacer Mohammed Siraj produced another fiery spell, pushing India A towards a big win against South Africa A on day three of the first unofficial Test. When stumps were taken due to bad light, the visitors were trailing by 239 runs after India A declared their first innings at 584 for eight, following half centuries from Hanuma Vihari and Srikar Bharat. Zubayr Hamza and Rudi Second were batting on 46 and 4, respectively, as South Africa A ended the day at 99 for four in their second innings. Earlier in the day, Vihari made 54 off 108 balls with three boundaries and Bharat scored 64 off 77 balls with five fours and four sixes. Vihari was unfortunately run out of Beuran Hendricks and Bharat was caught by Senuran Muthusamy off Duanne Piedt. Axar Patel remained 33 not out with a boundary and a six. Captain Shreyas Iyer made 24 before he was caught by wicketkeeper Rudi Second off Hendricks. In the first session, Agarwal disappointed the fans as he fell without adding a single run to his ...
Squash team will aim for gold at Asian Games: Mangoankar
Mahesh Mangoankar was part of the Indian men's squash team that bagged the gold medal in the 2014 Asian Games in South Korea, and he says the current squad will aim to repeat the feat in the upcoming edition of the continental multi-sport event. The experienced player believes the squad, of which he is again a member, will target nothing less than the gold in the Games starting on August 18 in Indonesia, although he singled out Hong Kong as strong title contenders. Mangoankar, along with Saurav Ghosal, Harinder Pal Singh Sandhu and Kush Kumar, had won the gold at the 17th Asian Games at Incheon, South Korea, four years ago. This time,Ramit Tandon is the lone change as replacement for Kumar in the team. "Yes. We are trying to win it (the gold). We never try for (just) a podium finish and we always try to win the gold," Mangoankar told PTI today. "Obviously, we are going with the expectation of defending it (title) again and just the fact that last time, we beat Malaysia ..
Anderson survives injury scare while playing golf
Veteran England paceman James Anderson has survived a major injury scare while playing golf alongside pace colleague Stuart Broad, who shared the video of the freakish incident. Trying his hand at golf after the team's 31-run victory in the opening Test against India, Anderson's swing went horribly wrong and the ball rebounded off a tree before hitting him straight in the face. Broad, who was there when the incident took place, uploaded the video on social media and said England's highest wicket-taker "is perfectly fine". Anderson appeared to be in pain but the faux-pas had Broad in splits. The second Test starts at Lord's on August 9. Hosts England lead the five-match series 1-0.
Carrie Archer appointed in Ireland's women's selection panel
Cricket Ireland has appointed former Irish player Carrie Archer as the new chair of the women's national selection panel.Reflecting on her elevation, Archer said that she was honoured to be considered for the position while adding that her immediate goal would be to take the national team up in the world rankings."I was extremely honoured to be asked to take on the position of Chair. I have learned a lot through the position of selector about the players and about international cricket and I am keen and willing to continue to learn within the role," Archer said."Our immediate goal is to begin the work in moving up the world rankings. To move from 10th to 8th position in the ICC rankings, for instance, would allow us to attract more regular international fixtures and that would be most welcome. As a selection panel, we are committed to improving communication at all levels within the Irish Women's set," she added.Apart from Archer, four other major appointments have been made by the ..
McGrath tips for Haryana's age-group cricketers
Most budding cricketers want to play in the Indian Premier League and Glenn McGrath has one advice for them -- "Work hard in red ball cricket and you will play IPL for a long time". McGrath is currently in Lahli, helping out the age-group bowlers from Haryana at their home ground. "Whenever I meet any young fast bowler who has played IPL, I ask him a question, 'Did you like playing IPL? They would say yes and I tell them that I love IPL too'. My next question is 'Do you want to go back to IPL next year? If yes, then you have to work hard during the rest of the months'," McGrath, who is the Director of MRF Pace Foundation, told PTI during an interaction. Senior team new ball bowlers Harshal Patel and former India speedster Mohit Sharma were also seen. While Harshal bowled a few deliveries under McGrath's watchful eyes, Mohit was seen doing some physical training. The Aussie pace legend said that he is impressed with the level of talent. "The quality of talent was pretty good. I saw all
Lord's Test will be a tough challenge for India: McGrath
Former Australian fast bowler Glenn McGrath on Monday said that India's upcoming encounter with England in the second Test of the ongoing five-match series is going to be a tough one, especially after losing the opener.In an exclusive interview to ANI, McGrath said, "It is going to be a tough challenge for the Indian team and there is no doubt about it. They have gone down one-nil against the home team which will make it difficult for them."The 48-year-old, however, said that India have proved themselves in the past and that they are capable of putting up a good performance."Virat showed that he can still score runs there, while Ishant also took five wickets. So, India have to find a way for rest of the team to perform well. They have got the ability to create chances to bowl the team out. So, it is going to be a good challenge," he added.Reflecting on Indian skipper Virat Kohli's performance in the first Test, the former Australian bowler said that the he is a quality player and ...
S. Korea names venues for September football friendlies
South Korea's football federation, KFA, on Monday confirmed the venues for the upcoming friendly matches of the men's national team against Costa Rica and Chile at home.
Mirabai can't compete at Asian Games: Nat'l coach tells IWF
World Champion Mirabai Chanu's participation at the Asian Games appears doubtful with India chief coach Vijay Sharma recommending that she must pull out of Jakarta event to be fit for the Olympic qualifiers, later this year. The reigning CWG champion is struggling with an unidentified lower-back problem since May and is yet to begin full-fledged weight training. "I have submitted a report to the federation. Now they have to take a decision. I am of the opinion that in such less time it's not good to take heavy load. The Olympic qualifiers event is approaching and that is more important than the Asian Games," Sharma told PTI. When pain subsided last week, Mirabai travelled to Mumbai to resume training and start mobility exercises. Vijay said the pain returned yesterday and he doesn't want to risk aggravating the injury. The World Championship, scheduled to be held in Ashgabat from November 1, will be the first Olympic qualifying event this year. "She is in constant touch with the ...
Ishant needs to figure out his role in the team: Glenn McGrath
Australian pace legend Glenn McGrath feels Ishant Sharma needs to figure out his role in the Indian team, observing that he has been more of a workhorse than a strike bowler. Ishant had a good first Test against England, where he took seven wickets including a five-for in the second innings and the Aussie pace legend is happy that he is slowly adapting to conditions. "When Ishant started off, he took the world by storm bowling good pace. He is probably not bowling at the same pace. But he is much more experienced now with good control. The Edgbaston Test showed that Ishant has started adapting a bit more," McGrath told PTI on the sidelines of fast bowlers' camp organised by Haryana Cricket Association and MRF Pace Foundation. However, McGrath acknowledged the fact that playing on sub-continent tracks might have contributed to a not so impressive record of Ishant, who has taken 244 wickets in 83 Tests. "I guess a lot of pitches in India are tough to play on. Probably, he didn't bowl ...