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Ireland opt to bowl in 2nd T20I vs India
Ireland skipper Gary Wilson won the toss and opted to field against India in their second and final T20I at the Malahide Cricket Ground here on Friday.
Rakitic says Modric is the best Croatian footballer ever
Croatia midfielder Ivan Rakitic agrees with former star Robert Prosinecki, that his team-mate Luka Modric could be the best footballer to have played for his country ever.
Ireland invite India to bat in second T20
Ireland skipper Gary Wilson won the toss and elected to bowl against India in the second and final Twenty20 International, here today. As expected, India made wholesale changes, including KL Rahul, Dinesh Karthik, Umesh Yadav and Siddarth Kaul resting Shikhar Dhawan, MS Dhoni, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah. For the hosts, William Porterfield is back for Ireland in place of Stuart Poynter Teams: India: Virat Kohli (C), Rohit Sharma, Lokesh Rahul, Suresh Raina, Manish Pandey, Dinesh Karthik, Hardik Pandya, Kuldeep Yadav, Umesh Yadav, Siddarth Kaul and Yuzvendra Chahal. Ireland: Gary Wilson (C), Paul Stirling, James Shannon, William Porterfield, Andrew Balbirnie, Simi Singh, Kevin O Brien, Stuart Thompson, George Dockrell, Boyd Rankin and Peter Chase.
Over 1.5 million Fan IDs issued as World Cup's group stage ends
More than 1.5 million Fan IDs have been issued for the spectators by the end of the FIFA World Cup Russia group stage, CEO of the 2018 Local Organising Committee (LOC) Alexei Sorokin said on Friday.
Hockey Champions Trophy: India face Netherlands in do-or-die scenario
The Indian men's hockey team will face a do-or-die scenario when they take on hosts the Netherlands in their last group clash at the Hockey Champions Trophy here on Saturday.After a valiant start to the campaign at the Hockey Champions Trophy, India topped the pool table with wins against Pakistan (4-0) and Argentina (2-1), but a narrow 2-3 loss to defending champions Australia and a 1-1 draw against Belgium has put the team in a tough situation.PR Sreejesh-led Indian team need a win or a draw against the Netherlands, who are one point behind India at third place in the pool standings.Sreejesh, however, shown belief in his team has said that they will approach the game like a semi-final."It will be like a semi-final match for us and that's how we will approach the match against the Netherlands," asserted goalkeeper-captain PR Sreejesh on Friday.With Australia cementing their place in the final with ten points and a top spot in the pool standings, the contest for a place in the final ..
Malaysia Open: Sindhu storms into semis
Rio Olympic silver-medallist PV Sindhu booked her place in the semi-finals of the Malaysia Open badminton championship with a convincing straight games victory over arch-rival Carolina Marin of Spain in their last-eight clash here on Friday.Keeping her nerves intact, Sindhu swept aside Marin 22-20, 21-19 in a thrilling quarter-final clash that lasted for 52 minutes.The match started with Sindhu grabbing the opening point before the Spanish player scored the equalizer.Sindhu then made a strong comeback by smashing back-to-back points leading the opening set 3-2.The match then moved forward in a steady manner as there were easy pick ups from both sides and no long rallies so far.Despite Sindhu's hard efforts of not letting her opponent gain the lead, the Rio Olympic gold-medalist finally left the Indian behind and took the lead of 13-11 for the very first time in the match.After losing the momentum for a short span of time, Sindhu hit back and gained the 15-14 lead, only to see Marin ...
Neymar most talked about player on Twitter
Brazil superstar Neymar Junior was the most talked about player on Twitter globally while Portugal's Christiano Ronaldo was the most talked about player in India during the group stage of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2018.
MCA asks Wadekar about continuation in CIC
The Mumbai Cricket Association has asked former India skipper Ajit Wadekar whether he wishes to continue in the association's Cricket Improvement Committee (CIC). The 77-year-old Wadekar and former Mumbai batsman Amol Mazumdar are members of the CIC, which can have a maximum of six members. "I asked Mr Wadekar last Friday and again earlier this week, whether he wants to continue in the CIC. We are waiting for his reply," a senior MCA official told PTI. Last week Wadekar, who led India to their first Test series win in the West Indies and England in 1971, was discharged from a city hospital after recuperating from an illness. It is understood that Wadekar has attended only a few CIC meetings in the past. According to the official, if Wadekar is not keen to continue, former Mumbai off-spinner Kiran Mokashi will be considered for inclusion in the CIC. The 61-year-old Mokashi played 47 first class games, grabbing 146 wickets. "The MCA Committee of Administrators is likely to
Mary Kom pulls out of Asian Games squad
Five-time world champion M.C. Mary Kom has decided to opt out of the Indian boxing squad for the 2018 Asian Games, which was announced here on Friday.
Kabaddi World Cup in Dubai not official yet, IKF to discuss budget with UAE
Kabadi World Cup is set to move out of India as a vibrant Dubai was today unanimously chosen as host city for the next edition in 2019, by the International Kabaddi Federation members. An official announcement will be made later as the IKF will discuss "budget and logistic issues" with the UAE government tomorrow. Slated in February-March next year, the World Cup will be bigger with 16 teams as 2016 World Cup in Ahmedabad featured 12 teams. The IKF will also conduct qualifiers. Kabaddi being an Asian sport, eight teams from the continent will compete and four will earn automatic qualification from Asian Games while the remaining will play qualifiers in December. Two each from Europe, Africa and America will join the host nation and another from the Oceania. Hosting World Cup in Dubai was one of the points of discussion at IKF's annual general council meeting that took place here with 23 member nations who unanimously elected Janardan Singh Gehlot as the president for a fourth ...
Sindhu, Srikanth enter Malaysia Open semis
Seasoned Indian shuttlers P.V. Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth stormed into the $700,000 Malaysia Open semi-finals after registering straight game victories in their respective women's and men's quarter-final matches in Bukit Jalil here on Friday.
Brazil left-back Marcelo likely to be fit for Mexico clash
Brazil have received a boost ahead of their FIFA World Cup pre-quarterfinal against Mexico with news that defender Marcelo is expected to play after overcoming a back problem.
India need a draw with Dutch to enter final of Champions Trophy (Preview)
India captain P.R. Sreejesh has urged his teammates to show their "burning desire" as they need at least a draw in their final round-robin game against the Netherlands here on Saturday to reach the final of the Hockey Champions Trophy.
Hockey: Indian juniors thrash Bangladesh seniors 4-0 in warm-up game
India's junior men's team put up a clinical performance to beat Bangladesh senior team 4-0 in the first practice match played here at the SAI today. The practice matches have been provided as a warm-up before junior team embarks on their Belgium Tour in July while Bangladesh is treating the tournament as a dress rehearsal for Asian Games. Striker Shilanand Lakra led the team's attack as he scored in the 4th minute to put the visitors on the back foot in the first quarter. His goal was scored off a penalty corner. The Indian Junior Men's Team built on the momentum as Lakra scored another swift field goal in the 17th minute to give his team a 2-0 lead. Though Bangladesh showed positive intent with improvised ball possession in the second and third quarter, they could not muster a goal. Defensive errors in India's striking circle saw them concede a PC in the 38th minute that was brilliantly converted by skipper Dipsan Tirkey. Three minutes later, Abharan Sudev Belmagga scored a field ...
Yuki finds Fabbiano in Wimbledon opener; 6 Indians in doubles
India's top singles player Yuki Bhambri was today drawn to meet old nemesis Thomas Fabbiano in his Wimbledon opener and as many as six Indians will feature in the doubles main draw at the grass court Major. Bhambri has clashed with the Italian thrice but does not have encouraging results, having lost to him on all occasions. The last time they met was at the Nottingham Challenger event in 2017. In fact, Yuki, ranked 85th, has managed to take only a set from Fabbiano, ranked 121, but the Indian is in tremendous form and is keen to change the stats. "It's difficult one. Hope, I can change the result this time," Yuki said talking to PTI. In the doubles, probably for first time six players are featuring in the men's doubles with Grand Slam debutants Vishnu Vardhan and Sriram Balaji to open their campaign against Wesley Koolhof and Marcus Daniell. Rohan Bopanna and his French partner Edouard Roger-Vasselin, seeded 12th, are up against Alex De Minaur and John Millman. Purav Raja and Fabrice
Rohit Kumar signs two-year extension with FC Pune City
Central midfielder Rohit Kumar today signed a two-year extension contract with Indian Super League (ISL) club FC Pune City. Kumar (21), who was drafted by the club in 2017, will remain with the 'Stallions' through the 2018-19 and 2019-2020 seasons. "Rohit has been one of the most impressive young talents we drafted last season. We had been following his growth closely during his time at the DSK Shivajians FC," FC Pune City CEO Gaurav Modwel was quoted as saying in a release. "His attitude and work ethic has been exemplary, be it on or off the field. His ball distribution and game awareness allowed the team to build attacks on multiple occasions," Modwel said. In the last season, Rohit played 14 matches scoring two goals, both against ATK.
Weightlifting: Mirabai to lead Indian challenge at Asian Games
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 today. Mirabai, who won gold in the world championships last year and Commonwealth Games in April, will compete in women's 48kg while Rakhi Halder has been named as the second women and will take part in 63kg. The three men are CWG gold medallist Sathish Sivalingam and Ajay Singh (both 77kg) and CWG bronze medalist Vikas Thakur (94kg). In 2014 Asian Games, India had sent six weightlifters and returned without a medal. Mirabai had finished ninth in her category. This time though she is the favourite to win gold. Squad: Women: 48 kg Saikhom Mirabai Chanu; 63 kg Rakhi Halder Men: 77 kg Sathish Kumar Sivalingam; Ajay Singh 94 kg: Vikas Thakur.
Khattar rides motorcycle in Karnal, carries out surprise inspection
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar sprang a surprise today, riding a motorcycle to reach the Karan Stadium here for a surprise inspection of development works at the sports facility. Khattar, a legislator from Karnal, inspected the football ground, synthetic track and other development work being carried out at the stadium at a cost of about Rs 7 crore. The chief minister, who reached the stadium in the morning riding a Royal Enfield, directed the officers concerned to ensure timely completion of synthetic track and football ground facility. Interacting with the officials, Khattar said the state government had launched a number of welfare schemes for the betterment of players so they could excel in the field of sports and bring laurels not only for the state but also for the country. The chief minister enquired from the Superintending Engineer (SE), Public Works (Buildings and Roads) department, about water drainage system of the stadium. On Khattar's directions, the work of .
Dzyuba says Spain favorites to win but Russians to give all on field
Russia striker Artem Dzyuba on Friday said that Spain is the favorite to win their upcoming clash in their round of 16 match at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, but insisted he and his teammates must give the match their all and play the game of their lives against the Spanish powerhouse.
Six-under Bhullar moves to third place in Queens Cup in Pattaya
Gaganjeet Bhullar sparkled on the back nine of the Phoenix Gold Golf Course with six birdies and put together a round of 6-under 65, which lifted him from overnight tied 25 to tied third at 9-under 133 at the midway stage of the Queens Cup here today. The eight-time winner on the Asian Tour, Bhullar, admitted that the course was playing good and easy and there were low scores to be had on the second day. Korean-American Sihwan Kim closed with four straight birdies to grab a three-shot lead alongside playing partner Jazz Janewattananond of Thailand at the halfway stage. The blazing finish saw Kim, the highest-ranked Asian Tour player in the field, sign for a bogey-free seven-under-par 64 and a 12-under-par 130 total to match the efforts of Jazz, who posted a 66. Among other Indians, Rashid Khan (67) also made a big move up to tied 13th at 6-under 136, while Honey Baisoya, like Bhullar, also shot a 65 and moved to 4-under 138 alongside S Chikkarangappa (68) in tied 40th. Khalin Joshi ...