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India hammer Ireland by 143 runs to win series 2-0
India thrashed a hapless Ireland by 143 runs in the second and final Twenty20 International to clinch the series 2-0, here today. KL Rahul (70) and Suresh Raina (69) scored half-centuries while pacer Kevin O Brien took wickets three for the hosts as the visitors posted a huge 213 for four. In response, Ireland were all out for just 70 in 12.3 overs as Kuldeep Yadav (3/16) , Yuzvendra Chahal (3/21) and Umesh Yadav (2/19) shared the spoils. Brief Scores: India: 213 for 4 in 20 overs (KL Rahul 70, S Raina 69, H Pandya 32 not out; Kevin O Brien 3/40). Ireland: 70 all out in 12.3 overs.
Swadesh, Srihari dominate 45th Jr National Aquatic C'ships
Thirty-seven new national records in swimming were set in the 35th Sub Junior National Aquatic and the 45th Junior National Aquatic Championships which concluded here today. Swadesh Mondal and Srihari Nataraj successfully defended their Best swimmer titles. Swadesh not only won his events but also set new national records in each of his five events. Nataraj set four national records, a media release said. In the girls group 1 section Karnataka's Suvana C Baskar defeated her state-mate Khushi Dinesh to win the best swimmer title. Although both Khushi and Suvana had four individual golds, Suvana had one new record which helped her clinch the title. Vedika Amin, the best swimmer in the Girls Group III category last year, clinched the best swimmer title in the girls Group II category. Vedika won four golds, one silver and set two new national records. Kiara Bangera won the best swimmer award in the Girls Group III category. She won four golds and one silver medal.
Indian boxing squad for 2018 Asian Games announced
The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) announced the list of 10 boxers who will represent the Indian squad at the 2018 Asian Games Jakarta, here on Friday.Driving force behind the men's team will be Arjuna awardee Vikas Krishan (75 kg) who has previously won a gold and bronze at the 2010 and 2014 Asian Games respectively and 2010 CWG Gold and 2018 Bronze medallist, Manoj Kumar (69Kg).Commonwealth gold medalist Gaurav Solanki (52 Kg), who has stayed atop the national rankings and recently won the gold medal at the Chemistry Cup also made the cut and will look to emulate his CWG run at the Asian Games too.Bronze medallist from the CWG - Mohammad Hussamuddin (56 kg) and Silver medallist, Amit (49 kg) have also been named in the squad and will hope to shine on their debut at the continental event.Providing much-needed depth to the squad will be World Championship bronze medallist Shiva Thapa, who will make his return to the squad after missing out on the Commonwealth Games.In the trial held
Kabaddi Masters: Knock out games are always pressure games, says India coach
After a 36-20 victory over South Korea in the semi-final, Indian Kabaddi team coach Srinivas Reddy on Friday conceded that knock-out games are always high pressure matches.
India thrash South Korea, to face Iran in Kabaddi Masters final
India skipper Ajay Thakur led from the front to thrash South Korea 36-20 while a second string Iran outplayed Pakistan 40-21 in the semi-finals of the Kabaddi Masters at the Al Wasl Sports Club here on Friday.
India beat Korea set up final against Iran
World champions India held their nerves under pressure to prevail over Korea 36-20 and set up a summit clash against Iran in the six-nation Kabaddi Masters here today. India captain Ajay Thakur with 10 raid points outscored his counterpart Jang Kun Lee (8) with superb on-court skills and fine strategy to inspire India to a sixth win over their rivals from seven exchanges. India have not lost to Korea since their nail-biting defeat in a league match of their triumphant campaign in the 2016 World Cup. Iran put up a superlative show to annihilate Pakistan 40-21 in the first semi-final at the Al-Wasl Sport Complex as it would be a repeat of 2016 World Cup final here tomorrow with world champions India facing the runners-up. Trailing 3-7 inside 10 minutes, India clawed their way into the lead and coach Srinivas Reddy decision to bring on Monu Goyat in place of Narwal paid off. Goyat combined well with Thakur as India made up for he lost grounds by inflicting an all-out just before the ...
Rahul, Raina, Pandya propel India to 213/4 vs Ireland in second T20I/
India rode brilliant half centuries from Lokesh Rahul and Suresh Raina, and an explosive cameo from Hardik Pandya to post a massive 213/4 against Ireland in the second and final T20 International here on Friday.
World Cup: Struggling Argentina, France meet in mouth watering tie (Preview)
Both Argentina and France will need to improve their respective forms when they meet in a Round-of-16 clash at the 2018 FIFA World Cup at the Kazan Arena here on Saturday.
India post 213-4 after Rahul, Raina half-centuries
Continuing their tune-up for the England tour, KL Rahul and Suresh Raina struck attacking half-centuries as India posted a huge 213 for four in the second Twenty 20 International against Ireland here on Friday. Barring the odd hiccup, it was another dominant display from the Indian batsmen as Rahul (70) and Raina (69) bossed the Irish bowling to put on 106 runs off 57 balls for the second wicket. This was after the hosts won the toss and opted to field once again. They made one change, and brought in the experienced William Porterfield. Keeping the England T20I series in mind, India made four rotations. Siddarth Kaul made his T20I debut while Umesh Yadav, Dinesh Karthik and Rahul were included in the playing eleven. Shikhar Dhawan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah and MS Dhoni were rested. While the changes were all like-for-like, India opted for permutations in their batting order. Skipper Virat Kohli (9), out for a duck in the first game, opened the innings with Rahul. Again ...
Messi and Ronaldo gear up for World Cup knockout phase
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi take centre stage as the World Cup shifts into high gear at the weekend with the start of the knockout matches in the loaded top half of the draw. Football heavyweights France, Argentina, Portugal and Brazil are all clustered in one section of the competition, with only Spain among recent winners in the other half. The unbalanced nature of the knockout phase increases the chances of an unlikely team reaching the semi-finals -- and of the big guns cancelling each other out. That scenario sparked debate ahead of Thursday's England-Belgium group match -- was it better to win and enter the tougher side of the draw or lose and face potentially easier fixtures down the line? In the event, third-ranked Belgium won 1-0, adding even more firepower to the top half, while if England can get past Colombia they will fancy their chances of reaching a potential semi-final against 2010 winners Spain. The first phase in Russia featured just one goalless draw and ...
Shaw, Vihari's tons power India A into final of Tri-Series
Riding on scintillating centuries by Prithvi Shaw and Hanuma Vihari, India A recorded a crushing 203-run victory over West Indies A to make the final of the Tri-Series one-day tournament here today. England A are the other team in the tournament. Batting first after winning the toss, India A notched up an imposing 354 for six in the allotted 50 overs. Opener Shaw blazed his way to 102 off 90 balls, while Vihari smashed 147 off 131 deliveries with the help of 13 boundaries and five sixes, as the Indians toyed with the opposition bowlers at the County Ground. During his explosive knock, Shaw found the fence 16 times. India A lost two wickets for just 28 runs but the duo of Shaw and Vihari forged a quick partnership of 160 runs for the third wicket to set the platform for a big total. After the dismissal of Shaw, Vijay Shankar and Ishan Kishan produced a few lusty blows towards the end as India A crossed 350. Almost all the West Indian bowlers were taken to the cleaners by the marauding .
Teenager Adriana helps Smashers seal UTT final spot
In a thrilling battle of equals, Dabang Smashers got the better of a fighting Maharashtra United to enter the final of the Ultimate Table Tennis at the Netaji Indoor Stadium here today. Japan's Sakura Mori and young Adriana Diaz of Puerto Rico scored the crucial victories to guide the Smashers to a 11-10 victory. Mori triggered Smashers' fightback by winning the mixed doubles in the company of captain Gnanasekaran Sathiyan against Anthony Amalraj and Lily Zhang 2-1(7-11, 11-5, 11-8). She went on win the singles upstaging Lily Zhang 2-1 (7-11, 11-8, 11-6). But it was the 17-year-old Adriana who kept her nerve to seal Smashers' final spot with a 3-0 (11-5, 11-6, 11-9) win over Madhurika Patkar. The Puerto Rican was down 1-7 in the third game but she made a sensational fightback to win it 11-9. World No. 52 Cedric Nuytinck also played a part in Smashers success by upsetting World No. 40 Joao Monteiro 2-1 (7-11, 11-5, 11-8). Earlier, a charged up Anthony Amalraj had put United ahead, ...
SCOREBOARD INDvs IRE
Scoreboard of the second and final Twenty20 International between India and Ireland, here today. India: Lokesh Rahul c & b Kevin O Brien 70 Virat Kohli c Dockrell b Chase 9 Suresh Raina c Dockrell b Kevin O Brien 69 Rohit Sharma c Stirling b Kevin O Brien 0 Manish Pandey not out 21 Hardik Pandya not out 32 Total (For 4 wickets in 20 overs) 213 Fall of Wickets: 1-22, 2-128, 3-128, 4-169. Bowling: Simi Singh 2-0-32-0, Boyd Rankin 3-0-33-0, Peter Chase 4-0-42-1, Stuart Thompson 1-0-17-0, George Dockrell 4-0-30-0, Paul Stirling 2-0-19-0, Kevin O Brien 4-0-40-3.
India set Ireland stiff 214-run target in second T20
Invited to bat, India scored a mammoth 213 for four against Ireland in the second and final Twenty20 International, here today. KL Rahul (70) and Suresh Raina (69) scored half-centuries while pacer Kevin O Brien took wickets three for the hosts. India are leading the series 1-0. Brief Scores: 213 for 4 in 20 overs (KL Rahul 70, S Raina 69, H Pandya 32 not out; Kevin O Brien 3/40).
India's Harmanpreet Kaur signs for Lancashire Thunder
Harmanpreet Kaur has been signed up by Lancashire Thunder as their overseas player for the 2018 season of England's Kia Super League, becoming the second Indian cricketer to play in the league after Smriti Mandhana. Harmanpreet made history in 2016 when she became the first Indian cricketer male or female to sign a Big Bash League contract with Sydney Thunder, following an impressive showing during India's tour of Australia, where she made a 31-ball 46 during their highest-ever T20 chase. The 29 year-old, who has made 170 appearances for India in all three formats of the game, shot to fame in 2017 when she hit a match winning 171 not out against Australia in the semi-final of the ICC Women's World Cup in Derby. Harmanpreet said, "I am so pleased to sign for Lancashire Thunder ahead of the 2018 Kia Super League. I have followed the KSL for a while and I can't wait to finally play in the competition, especially at a stadium like Emirates Old Trafford. "I have fond memories of playing .
Murray 'likely' to play Wimbledon after former champ handed Paire test
Andy Murray revealed on Friday he is "likely" to compete at Wimbledon after the two-time champion was handed a first-round tie against France's Benoit Paire. Murray had left his participation in the grass-court Grand Slam to the last minute as the former world number one makes tentative progress in his return from hip surgery. The 31-year-old Scot has played just three matches since making his comeback last week after 11 months on the sidelines. Murray, whose ranking has dropped to 156, had an operation on his right hip in January and only returned to action on June 18 when he was beaten by Nick Kyrgios at Queen's Club. The three-time Grand Slam winner saw off Stan Wawrinka at Eastbourne on Monday, but after losing to fellow Briton Kyle Edmund on Wednesday he conceded his fitness was still an issue. Despite his lack of match practice, Murray has opted to give it a go at his home Grand Slam, where he will play in a best of five sets tournament for the first time since his Wimbledon ...
Dutee, Hima shine in National Inter State Athletics
Dutee Chand broke her 100m national record to become the fastest woman of the meet while Hima Das clinched her second gold by posting a personal best in the 400m as they shared the spotlight on the final day of the 58th National Inter State Senior Athletics Championships here. The two easily clinched their berths in the Asian Games team by bettering the qualifying marks set by the Athletics Federation of India. Dutee qualified in 100m and 200m while local favourite Hima booked the Asiad ticket in 200m and 400m. The 22-year-old Dutee, representing Odisha, ran 11.29 second in the semifinal race in the morning to better her national record of 11.30 and later clinched the gold in 11.32 in the final to establish herself as a gold medal contender in the upcoming Asian Games. The semifinal was run under very good conditions in the morning while rain had made the track at the Indira Gandhi Athletics Stadium a bit heavy during the final race. The qualifying time in the event is 11.67. The gold
Harmanpreet becomes second Indian pick in Kia Super League
India's T20 International skipper Harmanpreet Kaur on Friday became the second Indian after her deputy Smriti Mandhana to be signed by a Kia Super League club.
Chanu to lead five-member weightlifting squad for Asiad
World Champion Saikhom Mirabai Chanu will spearhead the Indian weightlifting challenge in the upcoming Asian Games as the national federation named a five-member team here on Friday.
World Cup: Asian football shows promise in Russia (Analysis)
The ongoing FIFA World Cup in Russia has demonstrated that the gap between the top football nations and those in the middle tier has reduced while the improvement by Asian countries has been considerable.