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Raj HC allows govt to build helped in SMS stadium to facilitate PM's landing
The Rajasthan High Court has allowed the state government to build a helipad at the tennis court of Sawai Man Singh Stadium here to facilitate the landing of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his visit here on Saturday. A division bench headed by Justice K S Jhaveri gave the permission to the government on its plea for the same. Modi is scheduled to address a gathering on July 7 at 'Amrudon Ka Bagh' off Janpath here in Jaipur. The bench, however, cautioned the government to ensure no damage is caused top stadium while building the helipad. It also directed the government to restore the stadium if any damage is caused to it in building the helipad. The government had approached the court for permission to build the helipad because the court had earlier in September 2001 stopped all other activities other than sports in the stadium. After the court granted the permission, two choppers of Indian Air Force were seen landing at the stadium on trial run.
India A batters struggle against Windies pace, all out for 133
After a dominant batting show in the limited overs series, the young India A batsmen struggled to tackle the red ball as they were out for a paltry 133 against West Indies on the opening day of the four-day 'Test', here today. Prithvi Shaw, in preceding tri-series, perished in the first ball of the match, bowled by Chemar Holder, and his opening partner Mayank Agarwal too suffered a golden duck. Captain Karun Nair fell for 20 and if it was not for a 60-run stand between Hanuma Vihari (37) and all-rounder Vijay Shankar (34), the Indian side would have been in a more embarrassing position. The young turks are playing in the challenging English conditions with red duke ball for the first time in their career. Pacers Holder (4/57) and Sherman Lewis (4/35) shared eight wickets between them while Raymon Rifer scalped two Indian batsmen. In reply, West Indies were 99 for three in -- overs with 18 more overs remaining in day's play. Opener Chandrapaul Hemraj scored 42 runs before being ...
Belgium trains for clash of titans vs Brazil in World Cup quarterfinals
Belgium's national team trained on Wednesday at the team's base camp in the Guchkovo sport complex near Moscow, ahead of their 2018 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal match against Brazil.
West Indies dismiss Bangladesh for record low of 43
Kemar Roach took five wickets as West Indies demolished Bangladesh for 43, their lowest Test total, on the opening morning of the first Test in Antigua on Wednesday. At lunch at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, West Indies had reached nine without loss. Bangladesh's pitiful performance was also the second shortest first innings in the 141-year history of Test cricket. At 18.4 overs, it was just one ball longer than Australia's dismissal for 60 off 18.3 overs by England at Nottingham in 2015. Put in to bat on the greenest surface seen in the ten years of Test cricket at the venue, the Bangladeshis were no match for the quality of the West Indies fast bowling. Roach set the rout in motion by claiming the first five wickets for eight runs in just five overs despite appearing to be troubled by a muscular strain behind his right knee. However, it was the visiting batsmen who felt the greatest discomfort with only opener Liton Das reaching double-figures in a performance that once again ...
16 oustation cricketers likely to feature in TNPL
Sixteen outstation cricketers, including Delhi batsman Unmukt Chand are likely to feature in the third edition of Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) for the first time. The move comes after it was decided to open the doors to upto two uncapped players from other states for each of the eight franchises. The players' participation is subject to clearance from the BCCI. Delhi's Unmukt Chand, who led India to the Under-19 World Cup in 2012, Andhra Pradesh's G Hanuma Vihari and Saurashtra's wicketkeeper-batsman Sheldon Jackson are among those picked in the draft held today. Chand has been picked by Karaikudi Kaalai, which will be coached by former India batsman S Badrinath, while Vihari will turn out for Dindigul Dragons,led by ace off-spinner R Ashwin. A total of 112 players from 13 state associations had registered for the outstation player draft. "Allowing upto two outstation players for each franchise is bound to increase the quality of cricket and the level of ...
Shot putter Inderjeet Singh gets 4-year ban for dope violation
The anti-doping disciplinary panel of NADA today handed a four-year suspension to shot putter Inderjeet Singh for failing a dope test prior to the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. The panel though admitted that NADA and NDTL did not follow the standard WADA norms while collecting the sample, as claimed by Inderjeet, but concluded that the athlete could not prove that he didn't violate anti-doping norms. Inderjeet, who was one of the first athletes to qualify for the Rio Games, was provisionally suspended on July 26, 2016 after both his urine samples showed 'Adverse Analytical Finding' (AAF) for banned performance-enhancing substances -- androsterone and etiocholanolone. The three-member panel concluded that he has violated article 2.1 of anti-doping code. A copy of the verdict is in possession of PTI. "We uphold the violation of article 2.1, resulting in ineligibility of the athlete for a period of four years, commencing from the date of his provisional suspension," the panel ruled. The panel .
Keys, Venus reach Wimbledon 3rd round
World No 11 Madison Keys and five-time Wimbledon champion Venus Williams reached the third round of the Wimbledon tennis championships here on Wednesday.
Wimbledon: Raja loses in first round
India's Purav Raja and his French partner Fabrice Martin lost a hard fought five-set battle to crash out of the men's doubles competition at the Wimbledon tennis tournament here on Wednesday.
Raonic, Novak survive Wimbledon 2nd round, to face off in 3rd
Milos Raonic of Canada and Dennis Novak of Austria beat their respective Wimbledon second-round opponents here on Wednesday, and are set to face each other in the third round.
Brazil train with eyes on Belgium quarter-final
Brazil were put through their paces on the training field here Wednesday, two days after overcoming Mexico in a 2-0 victory that secured the South Americans a spot in the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals.
Pickford gets the upper hand to vindicate England coach Southgate
Mocked by Belgium's Thibaut Courtois for being too small for a top-class goalkeeper, Jordan Pickford stood tall when England needed a penalty shootout hero to end years of pain from the spot. On just his seventh international appearance, Pickford became the first England stopper in 20 years to save a penalty at a major tournament. With the sides tied at 3-3 in the shootout, the Everton 'keeper leapt to his right and got a strong left hand to Carlos Bacca's strike, putting the Three Lions on course to win a knockout game for the first time since 2006. It was a sweet moment for Pickford, and for his manager Gareth Southgate, whose decision to back the 24-year-old despite his inexperience and leave 75-time capped Joe Hart out of his squad was vindicated. "I don't care if I'm not the biggest keeper," said the 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 metre) tall Pickford. "I've got that power and agility to get around the goal. I'm very good at it." Pickford deserved to have won the game a lot earlier on a ...
England are 'Diernamite!' Press hail end to penalty shootout woe
"Just Diernamite!" screamed the Sun after Eric Dier ended England's penalty hoodoo in Russia, slotting home the decisive spot-kick to beat Colombia and qualify for the World Cup quarter-finals. A bare-chested, grinning Dier was labelled the "Coolest Man in Moscow" by the Daily Mail, who added with a touch of hyperbole: "The explosion of relief must have been heard in space." The Daily Mirror hailed: "Justice as Lions win do-or-Dier shootout" following the 4-3 win on spot-kicks in Moscow. England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford earned rave reviews, with the Sun hailing the "Hand of Jord", harking back back to Diego Maradona's "Hand of God" incident in 1986, when the Argentine put the ball into the net with his hand. The paper revels in being able to at last print: "It's the headline we have waited a lifetime to write... England win on penalties (Yes really!)". The Times announced drily: "Souvenir edition -- commemorating an England penalty shootout win." Colombia are roundly panned for ...
England's Delph returns to Russia after baby's birth
England midfielder Fabian Delph is on his way back to Russia to prepare for Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against Sweden after flying back home to attend the birth of his third child. Delph was supported by England manager Gareth Southgate in his decision to leave the camp before Tuesday's tense last-16 victory over Colombia on penalties. "I've just experienced the most amazing 24 hours," Delph posted on Instagram. "Watching my brothers come through a tough game both mentally and physically, I kicked every ball and felt every bit of emotion with the players, staff and fans. "At 07:52 Me my wife and 2 beautiful daughters welcomed their baby sister into the world." In contrast to Delph's decision, Sweden captain Andreas Granqvist has said he will definitely stay in Russia to play at the weekend even if his wife goes into labour. "I'm planning to stay. My wife is a very strong person and we knew the situation before I came here," Granqvist told reporters after a 1-0 last-16 win over
Marko Stankovic, Diego Carlos to continue with FC Pune City
Indian Super League (ISL) club FC Pune City today announced retention of Austrian midfielder Marko Stankovic and Brazilian forward Diego Carlos for the 2018-19 season. Marko started his career with DSV Leoben back in 1991, after his stint with clubs like U S Triestina Calcio, SK Sturm Graz and Austria Wien, where he won one league title, featured in the Europa League and UEFA Champions League. The midfielder has also represented Austrian junior and senior national teams. Last year, Stankovic made 10 appearances for the Stallions. "Marko is a solid midfielder, his control in the midfield and decision-making during the game is impressive. Diego played his heart out last season playing almost all the games. His chemistry with Alfaro and Marcelinho and his runs in the opposition's box made our frontline potent," FC Pune City CEO Gaurav Modwel said. Diego kicked off his youth career with Flamengo and after plying his trade for a couple of seasons in Brazil, he moved to play .
Japanese players, fans impress with tidiness in defeat
Fans around the world on Wednesday were praising the impeccably polite behaviour shown by Japanese supporters at the World Cup in Russia, where they cleaned up the stands despite suffering a heartbreaking last-minute defeat.
Ajay Ratra applies for Mumbai coach job
Former India stumper Ajay Ratra, from Haryana, has jumped into the race to become the new coach of the Mumbai Ranji Trophy team for the upcoming season. The 36-year-old Ratra had played in six Test matches and 12 One Day Internationals for India, scoring 163 and 90 runs respectively. But Ratra's first class record speaks volumes for him as a player. In 99 first class matches, he had amassed 4,029 runs with the highest score of 204 not out. "Among the applicants for the position of Mumbai Ranji coach is Ajay Ratra. He has made an application to the MCA on Monday," a senior Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) official told PTI today. The race for the Mumbai coach could be a heated one with former India off-spinner Ramesh Powar also in the fray. It is also understood that another prominent name in contention is former Mumbai wicket-keeper and batsman Vinayak Samant. Samant is also a domestic bulwark, having played 101 first class matches, scoring 3,496 runs. "Samant, Nandan ...
Flawless Federer gives Wimbledon masterclass, Venus hits back
Roger Federer extended his flawless winning streak at Wimbledon to 26 consecutive sets as the defending champion crushed Lukas Lacko, while Venus Williams battled back to beat Alexandra Dulgheru in Wednesday's second round action. Federer delivered a Centre Court masterclass lasting 89 minutes as the Swiss star hit 48 winners and 16 aces in his 6-4, 6-4, 6-1 victory. The 36-year-old is now on his joint second longest streak of sets won at Wimbledon -- his best was 34 between the third round in 2005 to the 2006 final. Next up for Federer is a third round tie against 39-year-old Croatian Ivo Karlovic or German world number 64 Jan-Lennard Struff. In his 20th Wimbledon appearance, top seed Federer, a 20-time major winner, is bidding to become only the second player to claim nine singles titles at the All England Club after Martina Navratilova. On the evidence of his ruthless demolition of Slovakian world number 73 Lacko, it will take something special to stop Federer making more Wimbledon
Indonesia Open: Sindhu in pre-quarters, Srikanth bows out
Rio Olympics silver medallist P.V. Sindhu was the lone bright spot in an otherwise disappointing day for India at the Indonesia Open badminton tournament here on Wednesday.
Kirrtane enters ITF Tennis Championship semis
Top seed in men's singles Nitten Kirrtane breezed past Swarandeep Singh Dhodi to enter the semifinals of the Calcutta South Club Senior ITF Tennis Championship at the red clay courts of the Calcutta South Club here on Wednesday.
Inter Milan sign young Argentine forward Lautaro Martinez
Inter Milan have added depth to their attack by signing young Argentine forward Lautaro Martinez from Racing Club on a five-year deal, which was announced on Wednesday.