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Badminton Worlds: Sindhu enters final
Indian women's singles star P.V. Sindhu overcame Japanese second seed Akane Yamaguchi in straight games here on Saturday to march into the second consecutive final of the Badminton World Championships.
Incredible Sindhu enters second successive World Championships final
Olympic silver medallist P V Sindhu claimed a second successive World Championships final spot after seeing off a fighting Akane Yamaguchi of Japan in straight games at the women's singles semifinals here today. Sindhu, who had finished runners-up at the Glasgow edition last year after losing to another Japanese Nozomi Okuhara, notched up a superb 21-16 24-22 win over world number two Yamaguchi in a 54-minute hard-fought match. Ahead of the match, Sindhu had a 6-4 head-to-head record against Yamaguchi, who had defeated the Indian in big-ticket events such as All England Championship this year and Dubai Superseries Final last year. The duo faced off twice this year with each registering a win. The 23-year-old from Hyderabad, who also won two bronze medals in 2013 and 2014, will face Olympic champion and former two-time gold medallist Carolina Marin of Spain tomorrow. Marin had robbed Sindhu off a gold medal at the Rio Olympics after defeating the Indian in the summit clash. Overall, ...
Need to apply ourselves better: Kohli
India skipper Virat Kohli said the batsmen, who gave a poor account of themselves in both innings, need to apply themselves better after losing to England by 31 runs in the first Test here on Saturday.
West posts win in SuperSport class, mixed outing for Honda
Veteran Australian Anthony West posted an impressive victory, his third in the premier SuperSport 600cc this season to consolidate his position at the top in the fourth round of FIM Asia Road Racing Championship at the MMRT track at Sriperumbudur near here The 37-year-old, with a decade's experience in the world championship behind him, played a waiting game in the 16-lap race before moving from third to the top position with two laps to go for the chequered flag. He finished first ahead of Malaysian Md Zaqhwan Zaidi and 19-year old Japan rider Taiga Hada, representing the Idemitsu Honda Racing India team. West had earlier in the day set a record for the fastest qualifying lap of 01:40.585 for the pole position. "It was a very difficult race. It took me a few laps to get used to the conditions due to the drizzle before we started. But as the race progressed, I was able to generate more power and then took my opportunities to pass the riders in front," West said after the
England beat India in first Test to lead series
India were bowled out for 162 in their second innings, losing the first Test to England by 31 runs before lunch on the fourth day here on Saturday.
Morocco to penalize use of flares in football stadiums
The use of flares inside Moroccan football stadiums is set to be penalized from now on with sentences of between two and five years in prison, the country's official gazette reported on Saturday.
Indian bowlers restrict South Africa 'A' to 246/8 on 1st day
South Africa 'A' wicketkeeper Rudi Second missed a century by six runs as India 'A' bowlers produced a disciplined performance to restrict the visitors to 246 for eight in the first 'unofficial' Test here. Pacers Mohammed Siraj (3/56), Navdeep Saini (2/47) and Rajneesh Gurbani (2/47) shared seven wickets between them, while leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal picked up one as India kept a tight leash on the South Africans, who opted to bat after winning the toss. Except for Second (94) and Sarel Erwee (47), none of the other South Africans could make a significant contribution. Coming out at the fall of Erwee with his team tottering at 93 for four, Second held the South Africa 'A' innings together before he was the last man out on the first day of the four-day game. He hit 12 boundaries in his 139-ball innings. Second stitched 59 runs with Senuran Muthusamy for the fifth wicket to resurrect the South Africa 'A' innings before a 39-run stand with Shaun von Berg helped his side near the ...
I tried to learn from how Virat batted with tail: Curran
Man of the Match Sam Curran today said he tried to take a leaf out of India skipper Virat Kohli's batting in the opening Test, which England won by 31 runs. "I can't take it all at the moment. It feels like I'm dreaming. To be honest, I tried to learn from how Virat batted with the tail in the first innings," Curran said. After picking up four wickets in India's first innings, he struck what turned out to be a crucial 63-run knock on the third day to give England a total to defend. "Met Kumar (Sangakkara) the other day in the hotel and he spoke to me a bit about batting with the tail. Playing Test cricket in front of this crowd, with these guys I have grown up watching, I am just looking to learn everyday," Curran said. An emotional Ben Stokes, who took four wickets including the big one of Kohli to dent India's chase, said Curran's counterattacking 65-ball innings was the turning point of the match. "I thought we were a bit behind with the lead but Sam Curran took them out of play, ..
Ishant Sharma penalised for breaching ICC code of conduct
Indian fast bowler Ishant Sharma has been fined 15 per cent of his match fees and received one demerit point for breaching Level 1 of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Code of Conduct during his side's opening Test of the ongoing five-match series against England.The 29-year-old was found to have violated Article 2.1.7 of the code, which relates to "using language, actions or gestures which disparage or which could provoke an aggressive reaction from a batsman upon his/her dismissal during an international match".The incident happened during the first session's play on Friday when Sharma celebrated the dismissal of Dawid Malan in close proximity to him, an action which in the view of the match officials had the potential to provoke an aggressive reaction from the departing batsman.After the third day's play, Sharma admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by ICC match referee Jeff Crowe.The charge was levelled by on-field umpires Aleem Dar and Chris Gaffaney, ...
Paras Khadka thanks fans after Nepal's first ODI victory
Nepal cricket team captain Paras Khadka has hailed Nepal's first ever one day international (ODI) victory in a historic two-match series against Netherlands and thanked his well-wishers for their continuous support in the journey.Taking to the Twitter, he hoped that the team would achieve better results in future. "Thank you to all of our fans,supporters,well wishers and everyone who loves Nepal cricket...Our First ODI win and together let us all carry the dreams of the whole country for more better results in future ...JAI NEPAL ...!!" he tweeted.Nepal had yesterday defeated the Netherlands by one run in a thrilling contest to level the historic two-match series 1-1. A brilliant 51-run partnership for the last wicket between all-rounder Karan KC and leg-break bowler Sandeep Lamichhane took Nepal to a dramatic win.While Somal Kampi was the highest scorer for Nepal with 61 runs in the bowling department, Lamichhane took three wickets with an economy rate of 4.10.Expressing delight on ..
Chelsea open for one more signing: Sarri
Without specifying the name of any particular player, the 59-year-old expressed that a midfielder with different characteristics would be good for the club."I had a word with the club about the market but only one or maybe two times, not more. I spoke about positions and characteristics but no names. So, I don't know. I think we need something, but maybe only a player," goal.com quoted Sarri, as saying."We have very good midfielders, but maybe a midfielder with different characteristics [would be a good fit]," he added.Chelsea have made only one deal in the season so far in the form of Italian footballer Jorginho which cost them over 57 million Euros.Reflecting on his future with the club, the recently-appointed coach expressed the desire to have a long partnership with the team. "I want to stay here for 10 years, then I have to win. Then it depends on the club, but I want to stay here for a long time," he said.Chelsea are slated to take on Manchester City in the final of 2018 FA ...
We could have applied ourselves better, says Kohli
India skipper Virat Kohli today rued the lack of application and poor shot selection by his batsmen after their meek surrender paved the way for an England victory in the opening Test here. The hosts drew first blood in the five-match series with a 31-run win at the Edgbaston. Chasing 194, Kohli stood out again with a combative 51 but lacked support at the other end, as India were all out for 162. "I think it was a great game. Glad to be part of such an exciting Test. Lot of times we came back, showed character there. But England were relentless. They made us work hard for the runs. It sets up the series nicely and gives us what we need to do going forward," Kohli said after the match. The captain added, "Our shot selection could have been better. We definitely need to apply ourselves better with the bat, but England came back superbly and we need to take the positives and move forward. The second Test begins in Lord's on August 9. "(I) haven't had the time to speak (to the team) but .
Real Madrid name Celades as assistant coach
Albert Celades, who stepped down recently as coach of Spain's U-21 team, has joined Real Madrid as an assistant to head coach Julen Lopetegui.
Following are the Fourth Day Pune
Following are the Fourth Day Pune race results held here today. 1st Race: The Arts Plate 1600 Metres : Raise A Grand (Mrs Farzin V. Gaekwad & Mr Herbert Eugene Edwards's,) 52.5 K. Nazil first Komandant 56.5 P S Chouhan Second Kanchenjunga 59. P. Trevor third Huzzah'S Grace 54.5 C S Jodha fourth Not Run: Momentum Favourites : Kanchenjunga Won By : 3 1/4 L, 2 3/4 L, LNK, Time : 1 Minute 39:96 Seconds Tote : Rs 66 for win, Rs 10, Rs 14 and Rs 10 for places Forecast : Rs 1480 Shp : Rs 72 Quinella: Rs Carried forward Tanala: 70 per cent: Rs 1093 on 6 tickets. 30 per cent: Rs 201 on 14 tickets.
Ishant found guilty of breaching ICC code of conduct
Indian pacer Ishant Sharma has been fined 15 per cent of his match fee and has also received one demerit point after being found guilty of a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct during the third days play in the first Test against England at Edgbaston on Friday.
Oil India awards Rs 20 lakh to sprinter Hima Das
Hima Das, the first Indian to win a gold medal in a tract event at the World Junior Athletics Championships in 2018, has been awarded a grant of Rs 20 lakh by Oil India Ltd. The public sector oil major's CMD Utpal Bora told reporters here today that the financial aid was being given to the champion sprinter, hailing from Assam, to help her prepare for upcoming tournaments, including the Olympics. Das clinched the top spot in the women's 400m final race at the IAAF World Under-20 Athletics Championships in Finland last month. Bora also said a scholarship of Rs 17,000 per month was being paid to sports persons from Assam, including 2018 Under-19 Cricket World Cup squad member Riyan Parag and promising table tennis player Trisha Gogoi, to help them participate in tournaments.
India suffer heartbreaking loss in series opener
India suffered a heartbreaking 31-run loss to England as skipper Virat Kohli's heroics went in vain amid yet another abject batting capitulation in a riveting opening Test at the Edgbaston today. It was virtually Kohli versus England and when the Indian captain was trapped lbw off Ben Stokes in the 47th over, the absorbing game was only heading the home team's way. Resuming on overnight 110 for five, India folded up for 162 in 54.2 overs despite Kohli's combative 51 off 93 balls and Hardik Pandya's 31. All-rounder Stokes (4-40) came to the party on the morning of day four by removing Kohli and Mohammad Shami in the same over. James Anderson (2-50) and Stuart Broad (2-43) took a brace each as England drew first blood in what promises to be an engrossing five-match series. The Indian bowlers did their job in both the innings but the batsmen, with the exception of Kohli, let the team down again. The second Test begins at Lord's on August 9. The sun was out at Edgbaston but the ball was ..
Bengaluru FC go down fighting 1-2 to Atletico Saguntino
Bengaluru FC began their pre-season tour in Spain with a 1-2 loss to Atletico Saguntino in their first friendly game at the Masia La Grava facility in Alboraya here.
England beat India by 31 runs in first Test
India were bowled out for 162 in their second innings, losing the first Test to England by 31 runs before lunch on the fourth day here on Saturday.
Scoreboard on the fourth day of the opening Test between India and England here today.
Scoreboard on the fourth day of the opening Test between India and England here today. England 1st innings: 287 India 1st innings: 274 England 2nd innings: 180 India 2nd innings: (Target: 194) M Vijay lbw b Broad 6 S Dhawan c Bairstow b Broad 13 KL Rahul c Bairstow b Stokes 13 V Kohli lbw b Stokes 51 A Rahane c Bairstow b Curran 2 R Ashwin c Bairstow b Anderson 13 D Karthik c Malan b Anderson 20 HH Pandya c Cook b Stokes 31 Mohammed Shami c Bairstow b Stokes 0 I Sharma lbw b Rashid 11 U Yadav not out 0 Extras (B-1, LB-1) 2 Total: (For 10 wickets in 54.2 Overs) 162 Fall of wickets: 1-19, 2-22, 3-46, 4-63, 5-78, 6-112, 7-141, 8-141, 9-154, 10-162. Bowling: J Anderson 16-2-50-2, S Broad 14-2-43-2, B Stokes 14.2-2-40-4, S Curran 6-0-18-1, A Rashid 4-1-9-1.