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It was tough decision to make myself available for Tests: Rashid
Having decided to quit red-ball cricket for good, leg-spinner Adil Rashid admitted that it was a "tough decision" to make himself available for England in Tests in what can be termed as a "surprise" recall to the 13-man squad for the five-Test series against India, starting August 1. The 30-year-old, who last played a Test match in December 2016 against India (at Chennai), was dramatically recalled following his recent exploits in ODIs where he got 20 wickets against Australia and India at an average of 23.95. "It was definitely a tough decision and obviously I was kind of surprised because to get back in the Test side usually people have to go back to your county and perform to be considered," he told Sky Sports News. "After the ODIs there was a discussion that me and Ed (selector Ed Smith) had, just regarding - you know - how you feel about playing, or being part of the squad, this summer against India. "So obviously I had to think about it, considering I hadn't played red-ball ...
U-19 Test: Sri Lanka trail by 250 runs against India on Day 3
The Sri Lanka Under-19 players scored 47/3 in the second innings, trailing by 250 runs against India Under-19 at the end of the third day's play of their second and final Youth Test here on Thursday.
Steyn hints at quitting limited overs cricket post 2019 World Cup
South Africa pacer Dale Steyn is likely to retire from limited overs cricket after the 2019 World Cup and believes his experience will help him earn a place in the national squad for the mega event in England and Wales.
Kapur starts title defence with solid 66, lies fifth in Pattaya
Shiv Kapur began his title defence at the Royal Cup with a 4-under 66 in windy conditions to be placed Tied-5th at the end of the first day, here today. The 36-year-old, who won three times last year including the Royal Trophy, had six birdies against two bogeys. Kapur was three shots behind Thailand's Raththee Sirithanakunsak, who signed for a seven-under-par 63. The 28-year-old Thai chasing a breakthrough win on the Asian Tour, returned with a flawless card highlighted by seven birdies to take his place atop the leaderboard. In-form Justin Harding of South Africa, who won in Indonesia two weeks ago, continued his good run of form by carding a 64 to tie in second place with Japan's Naoto Nakanishi at the USD 500,000 event held at the Phoenix Gold Golf and Country Club. Among other Indians, Honey Baisoya (67) was Tied-13, while Himmat Rai (68) was T-25 and Jeev Milkha Singh (69) was T-37. Viraj Madappa (70) was T-47, as was Khalin Joshi. Gaganjeet Bhullar started with 71 to be T-74, .
'Fifa World Cup: Women account for half of live viewership'
Broadcaster Sony Pictures Networks India today said 110.5 million viewers watched the live telecast of this year's Fifa World Cup across 64 matches, with women accounting for almost half of the viewership. The football world cup kicked off on June 14 in Russia, with France being crowned as champions on July 15. The total cumulative reach of the event on its network was 254 million viewers, including the live telecast, the wraparound shows, highlights, repeats and surround programming on its sports channels (Sony ESPN, Sony TEN 2 and Sony TEN 3) and its streaming platform Sony Liv, it said in a statement. Of the cumulative 254 million viewers, 184 million was on television and 70 million on Sony Liv. The final match between France vs Croatia was watched by 51.2 million viewers, the highest reach for any Fifa World Cup match till date, it claimed. The top reach markets for the tournament in terms of live audience were West Bengal with 22.2 million, Kerala with 17.8 million,
CAS dismisses Russian trio's Olympic doping disqualifications
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) today dismissed appeals by Russian athletes Tatyana Lebedeva and Maria Abakumova and cyclist Ekaterina Gnidenko against their Olympic disqualifications for doping. The trio were banned by the disciplinary committee of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) after re-testing showed that "each athlete was found to have committed an anti-doping rule violation", notably testing positive for turinabol. Abakumova and Lebedeva's tests dated from the 2008 Beijing Games while Gnidenko tested positive in London four years later. "CAS has dismissed the appeals and confirmed the IOC disciplinary committee decisions," CAS said in a statement. "Accordingly: the disqualification of Ekaterina Gnidenko (track cycling) from the 2012 London Olympic Games is confirmed; the disqualification of Maria Abakumova (silver medallist in javelin) from the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games is confirmed; the disqualification of Tatyana Lebedeva (silver medallist in long jump and .
India colts tighten grip on Sri Lanka in Youth Test
India U-19 team inched towards a clean sweep after dismissing Sri Lanka for 316 in their first innings and then reducing the hosts to 47 for 3 at stumps, having enforced a follow-on here on the penultimate day of the second 'Youth Test'. Left-arm medium pacer Mohit Jangra (4/76) was the pick of the bowlers while Yatin Mangwani (2/30), Ayush Badoni (2/39) and Siddharth Desai (2/84) scalped two wickets each to wrap up the hosts for 316 in 114.3 overs. Following on, Sri Lanka U-19 continued to find it difficult to negotiate the Indian bowlers and were soon reduced to 47 for 3 at stumps. At the draw of stumps, Nuwanidu Fernando (2) and Kalhara Senarathne (0) were at the crease with Sri Lanka U-19 still needing 250 runs with 7 wickets in hand to make India U-19 team bat again. Arjun Tendulkar has got a wicket in the second innings. Resuming their first innings at 140 for 4, overnight batsman P Sooriyabandara scored a hundred while GS Dinusha's 51 and Sandun Mendis' 49 came off 195 and 153 .
Steyn to retire from white ball cricket after 2019 WC; will continue playing Tests
Plagued by injuries over the last couple of years, veteran South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn is aiming to retire from limited overs cricket after the 2019 World Cup in England. "I will be trying to get to that World Cup (in England). But after the World Cup I don't see myself playing white ball cricket for South Africa. By the time the next World Cup comes, I will be 40," Steyn said at a promotional event, here today. Steyn is hopeful that his huge experience would help him earn a place in that UK bound World Cup squad. "If you look at the (SA) batting line-up, our top six have played 1,000 games, but lower half - from eight to eleven who are currently playing - not even 150 games. You need to draw on experience. "I hope that will be my trump card when the selection comes to the World Cup. I may not necessarily play all the time. But I think my experience will help with me just being there," he said. However Steyn said that he would love to continue playing Test cricket even after
England recall Rashid for first India Test
England selectors on Thursday sprang a surprise by recalling leg-spinner Adil Rashid to the 13-man squad for the first Test against India, starting August 1 in Birmingham.
England favourites against formidable India, feels Steyn
South African paceman Dale Steyn feels that the Virat Kohli-led Indian team is "capable of anything" but England bowlers' experience will be the difference between the two sides when the five-match Test rubber kicks-off on August 1 in Birmingham.
Following are the Secound Day Pune
Following are the Secound Day Pune race results held here today. 1st Race: The Alley Cat Plate (Div-2) 1000 Metres : Malavika (Mr Solomon F. Sopher, Mrs Mozelle Kelly, Miss Jessy D'Cunha & Miss Veera D'Souza's,) 59. C. S. Jodha first Abraxas 50. M. Ayyar Second Jigar 55. G. Amit third Osprey Arrow 56. C. Umesh fourth Not Run: nil Favourities : Malavika Won By : 1 3/4 L, 1 L, 3 3/4 L Time: 00:59 Seconds Tote: Rs 29 for win, Rs 12, Rs 15 and Rs 22 for places Forecast: Rs 100 Shp: Rs 51 Quinella: Rs 98 Tanala: 70 per cent: Rs 708 on 30 tickets. 30 per cent: Rs 650 on 14 tickets.
Galovic advances to Swiss Open quarters after defeating Auger-Aliassime
Croatia's Viktor Galovic on Thursday won 3-6, 6-4, 6-2 over Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada at the round of 16 of the Swiss Open.
Steyn to quit white ball game after 2019 World Cup
Veteran South Africa paceman Dale Steyn, who has been hit by a spate of injuries over the last two years, is not keen to continue playing limited over cricket after next year's World Cup. However, he is equally eager to carry on his stint in Test cricket as long as he could. "I will be trying to get to that World Cup (in England). But after the World Cup I don't see myself playing white ball cricket for South Africa. By the time the next World Cup comes, I will be 40," said the 35-year-old Steyn at a promotional event for 'GoPro' here today. He expressed hope that his vast experience would earn him a place in the World Cup squad. "If you look at the batting lineup, our top six have played 1,000 games, but lower half - from eight to eleven who are currently playing - not even 150 games. You need to draw on experience. "I hope that will be my trump card when the selection comes to the World Cup. I may not necessarily play all the time. But I think my experience will help ..
India U-16 football team register victory over Malaysia
The Indian U-16 team registered a 2-1 victory against Malaysia in the second international friendly played in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday.
Manchester United's Pereira stars in victory over AC Milan
Manchester United's third string goalkeeper Joel Pereira was the hero for the English Premier League team, who edged out AC Milan on penalties after a 1-1 draw in a pre-season friendly here.
India U-16 team beat Malaysia U-16 2-1 in 2nd International friendly
The Indian U-16 team ended its exposure tour on a winning note as they notched up a thrilling 2-1 win over Malaysia U-16 in the second International friendly in Kuala Lumpur today. After two first-half goals from Rohit Danu (21st minute) and Givson Singh (31st minute) had provided India an early edge, Malaysia managed to pull one back in added time of the second half. After suffering a loss three days back, India started on an aggressive note. Danu tried to latch on an attack from the middle but the Malaysia defenders dealt with it. The battle was mostly being fought at the middle of the pitch before Danu was brought down by the Malaysian defender. The referee didn't hesitate to award a penalty kick in favour of the visitors, which Danu himself converted. Ten minutes later, Givson hit the target once again following a meticulous build-up from the midfield. A solo run by Rohit from the left of the box opened up the rival defence. He then passed it to the midfielder who tapped it home ..
Adil Rashid recalled to England Test squad, rookie seamer Porter also in
In-form leg-spinner Adil Rashid was today recalled to the 13-man England squad for the opening Test against India despite his stated intent of concentrating on white ball cricket this February. Essex seamer Jamie Porter also earned his maiden call-up for his consistent performances for the county and England Lions (A) over the past few seasons. He played a key role in Essex's County triumph in 2017 and was awarded with the 'Player of the Year' trophy. However Rashid's much publicised return, having last played a Test match in December 2016 against India (at Chennai), happened due to his recent exploits in ODIs where he got 20 wickets against Australia and India at an average of 23.95. If selected, Rashid, who signed a white-ball only deal with Yorkshire in February, will play his first Test in England having earned his previous 10 away from home. "Clearly, the one-off circumstances around Adil's return to the Test squad are unusual. However, the selection panel was unanimous in ...
I will put my money on England against India, says Steyn
South African pace great Dale Steyn today said the Virat Kohli-led India is "capable of anything" but still backed England to prevail in the upcoming Test series owing to the home team's more "skilled" bowling attack. "I don't like any predictions. The advantage probably lies with England, obviously being at home and with such a long tour. It tends to become very long. They have been there for ODIs and are a very good touring team now. (But) if I put my money, I will probably put it on England," Steyn said. The five-match series starts with the first Test in Birmingham from August 1. "Led by Virat this Indian team is capable of anything. I know Virat pretty well; he's quite a determined character. Five Test matches are going to be good for one team and if one team gets on a roll the other team will be blown away. "(But) it's going to be a hard-fought Test series. The England bowlers are a little bit more skilled and that's where the difference will be, that will be the tipping point,"
Olympic boss Moriyasu appointed as Japan national football coach
Japan named Olympic coach Hajime Moriyasu as their new national football boss today. The 49-year-old replaces Akira Nishino, who led the Blue Samurai to the last 16 of the World Cup in Russia in his two-month spell as caretaker coach. Former Germany coach Jurgen Klinsmann had been linked to the job, along with ex-Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, but the Japan Football Association (JFA) went for a trusted insider. Moriyasu, who will also maintain his current assignment as the coach for Japan's under-21 team for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, pledged to bring new blood to the top national side. "There will be generational changes. There will be integration of various generations of players," he told a press conference. Moriyasu was drafted in as an assistant to Nishino ahead of the World Cup after JFA chief Kozo Tashima abruptly fired Franco-Bosnian coach Vahid Halilhodzic in April following a poor run of form. Japan went on to reach the World Cup knockout stage for the first time since 2010. .
Goa lacks finances as of now to build sports infra: Minister
The Goa government today said it lacked finances to build sports infrastructure for now, as it is focussing on erecting stadia for the National Games 2019. "We don't have finances to take up new projects. We are already investing in the National Games. You will have to wait. We will be able to invest only after year 2019," Sports Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar said in the Legislative Assembly. He was responding to a question tabled by Maharashtravadi Gomantak Party (MGP) MLA Dipak Pawaskar. The MLA demanded construction of a stadium in North Goa's Dharbandora taluka by acquiring land from the state-run Sanjivani Sugar Factory. The minister ruled out the possibility of acquiring the land and building the stadium in the taluka. "If Pawaskar, who is the chairman of state-run Goa State Infrastructure Development Corporation (GSIDC), can acquire the land on behalf of the corporation, then the sports department can construct the indoor stadium," said the minister. Goa would host ...