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Daniel James joins Manchester United on 5-year deal
Manchester United have announced the signing of Daniel James from second-tier Swansea City.
Real Madrid confirm transfer deal for Ferland Mendy
Real Madrid have officially confirmed that they have reached a deal for the transfer of French international Ferland Mendy from Ligue 1 side Lyon.
Asian powerlifting champion Arthi Arun awaits sponsor
Sportsmen are often flooded with offers and rewards after winning a major game especially an international one. But not in case of Arthi Arun, the powerlifter who won gold at Asian Powerlifting Championship this year.Arun, a dentist by profession, is baffled over the government's apathy towards her achievements. "I have not received any kind of support from any sports authority. I had submitted a letter but did not receive any reply. All I am asking is for an appreciation letter. Is that too much to ask?" she asked.Arun has not even got a sponsor to continue her game. "I am waiting for sponsors. Till now no one approached me. I do not know why people ask me 'You are a doctor. why do you need a sponsor?' Do you ask that to a cricketer? Sportspersons should be encouraged by giving sponsors so they concentrate on the game and not a financial burden," she added.Arun won a gold medal in powerlifting at the Asian Powerlifting Championship 2019 in Hong Kong April. In February, she had won ...
Hyderabad Police busts international cricket betting racket, arrests 6
An organised cricket betting racket operating from abroad was busted with the arrest of six persons and recovery of Rs 8 lakhs betting amount, the police said."Betting amount of worth Rs 8 lakh, six mobile phones and one Hyundai Verna car was also recovered from their possession," the police said on Wednesday.Barkat, the kingpin of this racket who is a resident of Sindhi Colony was a school dropout, he got attracted towards a posh lifestyle, but his financial position became a hurdle to him. Following this, he resorted to Cricket betting with an intention to earn easily and make quick money.In order to avoid arrest and other legal procedure, Barkat went abroad (suspected to be in the USA presently) before the start of IPL season of 2019 and carrying out cricket betting through his friends in Hyderabad namely Danish, Sohail, Sahil, Zaynil and Nazim.Danish, Sohail and Sahil were carrying out cricket betting from Goa on behalf of Barkat. Mohit Jain, Nikhar, Rahul and Vaibhav were the ...
Amir's five-for goes waste as clinical Oz beat Pakistan
Mohammed Amir produced a spell of excellent fast bowling, but his efforts went in vain as Australia rode David Warner's hundred and Mitchell Starc's effort with the ball to script a 41-run victory over Pakistan in their World Cup clash here on Wednesday.
CWC'19: Australia beat Pakistan despite Mohammad Amir's brilliance
Despite Pakistan pacer, Mohammad Amir producing his career-best figure of 5-30, Australia defeated Pakistan by 41 runs in the ongoing ICC Men's Cricket World Cup at the County Ground in Taunton on Wednesday.Chasing a target of 308 runs, Pakistan had a very sluggish start as Fakhar Zaman got out on a duck in the third over bowled by Pat Cummins. Imam-ul-Haq was then joined by Babar Azam and both struck regular boundaries to give their side a good momentum.Both formed a partnership of 54 runs before Nathan Coulter-Nile got hold of Azam (30). Mohammad Hafeez then took the field and played steadily along with Imam-ul-Haq. Imam-ul-Haq (53) scored his half-century but soon after his half-century, he became a victim of Pat Cummins.In the very next over, Mohammad Hafeez (46) tried to hit for a six off a full toss delivery bowled by Australia skipper Aaron Finch but gave away an easy catch to Mitchell Starc. Cummins came in to attack again after Finch's over and took the wicket of Shoaib Malik
Will wait on Dhawan, Rahul to open: Bangar
India's assistant coach Sanjay Bangar said the team management does not want to rule out injured opener Shikhar Dhawan just as yet, because he is too "precious", adding that K.L. Rahul will open the batting in his absence.
This century means a lot as a batsman: Warner
Opener David Warner, who Wednesday scored his first century since completing the ball-tampering ban, said the knock in the World Cup game against Pakistan "means a lot" to him as a batsman. Seeking to silence his doubters, Warner made 107 off 111 balls, a few days after his uncharacteristic half-century against India surprised the cricket fraternity. Conditions were testing and up against a quality attack, Warner had to be cautious after Pakistan put Australia in. "There was a bit of movement early on, so I had to be a lot tighter. This century means a lot as a batsman. Some great efforts from Pakistan. Our bowlers were fantastic but it was a great game," the opener said at the post-match presentation ceremony. Australia won the match by 41 runs. Australia were cruising after Warner and skipper Aaron Finch (82) laid a stromg foundation with a 14-run opening stand. But Mohammad Amir bowled beautifully in his second spell to return his best ODI figures of 5/30 and stop the defending ...
Warner century powers Australia to 41-run win over Pakistan
David Warner was not his usual destructive self but effective nevertheless, his first international century since completing the ball-tampering ban setting up Australia's 41-run win over Pakistan in the World Cup here Wednesday. Australia looked set for a total in excess of 350 while Warner and captain Aaron Finch (82) were at the crease, but Mohammad Amir (5/30) staged a grand comeback with his best ODI bowling figures to bowl their opponents out for 307. Pakistan's innings ended at 266 in 45.4 overs overs but not before the duo of Sarfaraz Ahmed and Wahab Riaz gave the Australians a scare with a rearguard action that revived their hopes for a while. Pakistan were at one stage tottering at 160 for six in the 30th over. Riaz smashed 45 off 39 balls with two fours and three sixes, while Sarfaraz made 40 off 48. The side's top-scorer though was opener Imam-ul-Haq (53), Mohammad Hafeez contributed 46 while Hasan Ali blazed away to 32 off only 15 balls before Mitchell Starc closed out the
Indian junior women's hockey team lose 1-4 to Belarus Senior team
Mumtaz Khan scored India's solitary goal as the junior women's hockey team went down 1-4 to the Belarus senior team here Wednesday. Despite the scoreline, India's juniors held Belarus for large periods of the match, and tested their defence constantly. Belarus lead the series 2-1. Belarus' team kicked off the proceedings at a very high pace and won their first PC of the game within minutes of the hooter. Ryta Batura converted the subsequent attempt to give Belarus the lead. India gained some possession and created some chances, but Belarus hit back at speed and Dziyana Khmylova's goal extended their lead. The hosts went into the break leading by two goals. India took the initiative in the second quarter and won a PC right at the start, dragging it wide. Over the course of the period, the teams traded PC attempts but neither could find the breakthrough. Finally at the end of the quarter, Mumtaz converted a PC to draw India to within one goal. The teams went into halftime, India ...
Chris Froome hurt in crash, may miss Tour de France
British cyclist Chris Froome is likely to miss this year's Tour de France following a serious crash on Wednesday. The four-time champion was taken to hospital with a reportedly broken femur after crashing during a reconnaissance of the race's stage four, the Criterium du Dauphine, reports Efe news.
Indian men's archery team bags Olympic quota, women misfire
Indian men's recurve archery team secured the Olympic quota for the 2020 Tokyo Games by storming into the quarterfinals of the World Championships but there was heartbreak in store for the fancied women's side here Wednesday. The men's team of Tarundeep Rai, Atanu Das and Pravin Jadhav put up a superlative show, posting a 5-3 win over Canada to secure three-athlete quota for the first time since the 2012 London Olympics. At the 2016 Rio Olympics, India had an individual entry in Das, who had made a prequarterfinal exit. "We finally made it. We are gelling well as a team and looking forward to Tokyo now. This is the moment to keep going for 2020," two-time Olympian Rai, a member of the London Olympics, said. "I'm sure the opponents were feeling exactly the same pressure. So the key was to keep calm and it worked well for us," the 35-year-old Army archer said. But it turned out to be a day of contrasting fortunes for the women's recurve team as senior archer Laishram Bombayla Devi ...
Daniel James signs five-year contract with Manchester United
Welsh winger Daniel James has made a move from Swansea City to Manchester United by signing a five-year contract with the club on Wednesday.The 21-year-old made his professional debut in February 2018 for his previous club and his senior Wales debut in November of the same year.James is exhilarated over his new signing and called it one of the best days of his life."This is one of the best days of my life and a challenge I am really looking forward to. The Premier League is the best league in the world and Manchester United is the perfect place for me to continue to develop as a player," club's official website quoted James, as sayingManchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer praised James for his skills and is looking forward to working with him as he feels that the club has the 'perfect environment' for James' development."Daniel is an exciting young winger with lots of skills, vision, exceptional pace and a good work ethic. He had a great season with Swansea City and has all ...
Jovic ready to showcase his wares for Real Madrid
Serbia striker Luka Jovic expressed his enthusiasm at becoming a Real Madrid player when he met the press for the first time at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, following a trouble-free medical check-up and official presentation to fans on Wednesday.
England's Buttler set to face West Indies in World Cup clash
England head coach Trevor Bayliss is optimistic that Jos Buttler will be fit to play in Friday's World Cup match against the West Indies in Southampton. Buttler hurt his right hip while batting in England's win against Bangladesh, hobbling for the remainder of his knock and passing on wicketkeeping duties to Jonny Bairstow. He was scheduled to join his team-mates during a net session at the Hampshire Bowl on Wednesday and Bayliss said: "Yes, he's fine. He'll be taking part in today's practice fully. "It was a little bit precautionary the other day. He said he could have kept, but he wasn't really sure if he would be able to run after a high catch." Asked if Buttler might play as a specialist batsman to lighten his workload in the field, Bayliss kept his options open. "I haven't really thought about it. We'll make that decision in the next day or so," the Australian said. "We'll see how he pulls up and how he performs at practice. I'm expecting him to play a full part." Buttler has ...
Nigeria eye World Cup knockouts after South Korea win
Nigeria inched towards qualifying for the knockout stages of the Women's World Cup for the first time in 20 years after beating South Korea 2-0 on Wednesday. A comical 29th-minute own goal from Kim Do-yeon, who somehow hooked a long ball back past onrushing goalkeeper Kim Min-jung, and Asisat Oshoala's neat finish 15 minutes from the end left the South Koreans pointless after their first two games in Group A and put Nigeria level on three with France and Norway ahead of their crunch clash in Nice later on Wednesday. Thomas Dennerby's Nigeria can now legitimately hope for a place in the last 16 regardless of what happens in their last group match against the tournament-hosting French. Four third place finishers from the six groups will qualify, meaning three points could well be enough to see the Super Falcons through to the knockout rounds for the first time since 1999, when they reached the quarter-finals in the US. South Korea meanwhile face an uphill task to go through now as they .
Man Utd complete signing of Wales winger Daniel James
Manchester United have tied up the signing of Daniel James from Swansea, both clubs announced on Wednesday, with the 21-year-old Wales winger becoming manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's first signing at Old Trafford. James has signed a five-year contract, with the option to extend for a further year. Reports said the initial fee was about USD 19 million. James, a graduate of the Swansea academy, scored five goals in 38 appearances during an impressive 2018-19 campaign with the Championship side. Solskjaer told United's website: "Daniel is an exciting young winger with lots of skills, vision, exceptional pace and a good work ethic. He had a great season with Swansea City and has all the attributes needed to become a Manchester United player. "We are delighted he has signed with our club and we are all looking forward to working with him. This is the perfect environment for Daniel to continue his development." The transfer comes less than a month after the death of James's father. James ...
WI bowling coach Collymore banking on four pacers ahead of england clash
West Indies bowling coach Corey Collymore Wednesday expressed confidence that his four-pronged pace attack will pose problems for a fancied England side in their upcoming ICC World Cup match. West Indies take on hosts and tournament favourites England at the Hampshire Bowl on Friday. "We have quick bowlers too so it should be a lively game," said bowling coach Collymore - who also used to bowl around the 90mph mark in his early career. "We have shown what we can do with our fast bowlers, we are good enough to take wickets with the new ball and then go from there," he was quoted as saying in the ICC website. West Indies are coming off their defeat to Australia while England easily saw off Bangladesh in the last game. Speaking further on fast bowling, Collymore said, "I don't think many people like the short stuff, whether it is England or the West Indies. If you find a batsman that has a weakness to it, then you go after that. "The West Indies have always produced fast bowlers. The two
Shorter boundaries can play on Indian spinners' mind: Taylor
New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor's considerable knowledge about the Trent Bridge ground tells him that the shorter boundaries here may play on the mind of India's wrist spin duo during their World Cup encounter Thursday. Taylor, who has been a successful pro for the Nottinghamshire county side, is confident that New Zealand can effectively tackle the wrist spin duo of Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav. "We've faced India a lot in recent times and had some success against them. Obviously, they are two world class spinners but I think we've had success at different stages. The shorter boundaries sometimes can play on the minds of the spinner," Taylor said at the pre-match press conference. Asked about Dhawan's absence, Taylor said: "Obviously Shikhar is a big loss to India. The presence, he plays very well at ICC tournaments and has a very good record over here. "He and Rohit Sharma have a very good partnership, and I think they complement each other well because they're right and ...
9 SSCB pugilists secure finals berth in 3rd Youth Boxing Nationals
Led by India's frontline youth boxers Vijay Deep and Bhavesh Khattimnani, nine Services participants ensured almost a whitewash by securing final berths in the 3rd Youth Boxing Nationals in Rudrapur, Uttarakhand Wednesday. 2018 Youth world bronze medallist Bhavesh Khattinmnani ousted local boxer Sanjay Kumar, displaying a lethal attack and sealing the bout in his favour with a unanimous 5:0 win. He will next take on Haryana's Ankit in the 52kg summit clash. Fellow SSCB boxer, Vijay Deep, a bronze medallist at the Golden Glove Boxing Championships in Serbia did not have much to toil, as his opponent faced a round 1 exit. Satender Sindh failed to reach the final after losing to Harsh Gill (91kg) from Haryana in a split verdict. Haryana stands second in position with seven of their boxers cruising into the finals while two boxers from Delhi and one each from Assam and Uttar Pradesh also have assured berths in the summit clash. Assam's Bullen Buragohain (56kg) advanced to the finals after