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Jamshedpur FC sign defender Dhanachandra
Jamshedpur FC on Thursday announced the signing of defender Dhanachandra Singh in a one-year deal.
Rain stops play in India-Afghanistan Test
A sudden downpour stopped play for the second time on the opening day of the historic one-off India-Afghanistan Test at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Thursday.
Sky, Perform win Serie A soccer broadcast rights in Italy
MILAN (Reuters) - Broadcaster Sky and sports media group Perform won the rights to screen top-flight Serie A football matches in Italy until 2021 for more than 973 million euros ($1.2 billion) per season, Italy's soccer league chairman said.
Indian defender Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam completes 150 international caps
Indian defender and former captain Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam completed 150 international caps for the country when India faced Spain in the second game of the five-match series. The Manipur defender has been an integral part of the Indian team since making her debut in the Test Series against New Zealand in Christchurch in 2009 when she was 17. Sushila took up hockey at the age of 11 when she joined the Posterior Hockey Academy in Manipur. The 26-year-old then shifted to the Madhya Pradesh Women Hockey Academy in 2007, when she developed into a great prospect for the national team, making her junior international debut at the Under-21 Asia Cup held in Malaysia in 2008. The highly-rated defender went on to win the silver medal at the 6th Junior Women Asia Cup in Thailand and featured in the senior team's gold medal winning campaign at the FIH World League Round 2 held in New Delhi in 2013. She was then selected to captain the Indian team which won the bronze at the 2013 FIH Junior ...
Vijay, Rahul take India to 248/1 vs Afghanistan (Lead Tea)
Opener Murali Vijay (94 not out) and Lokesh Rahul (33 not out) took India to 248/1 at tea on the opening day of the one-off Test against Afghanistan at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Thursday.
Rain stops play again on day 1 of India-Afghanistan Test
Rain stopped play again on the opening day of one-off Test between India and Afghanistan at the M Chinnaswamy stadium here today. Opener Murali Vijay (99) and KL Rahul (44) were at the crease with India at 264 for one in 48.4 overs when heavens opened up again. Only 3.3 overs could be bowled with India adding 16 runs since play started following a long rain interruption which cost about 59 minutes of play. India were at 248 for one in 45.1 overs when rain had stopped play for the first time. With rain lashing the stadium, India had taken early tea. Brief Score: India: 264 for one in 48.4 overs (S Dhawan 107; M Vijay 99; Y Ahmadzai 1/28).
Spain still among favourites despite Lopetegui's departure: Mbappe
French forward Kylian Mbappe said that Spain will compete at the 2018 FIFA World Cup with the same ambition despite the dismissal of La Roja's head coach Julen Lopetegui.
Play resumed on day 1 of India-Afghanistan Test
Play resumed on the opening day after rain had interrupted the proceedings of one-off Test between India and Afghanistan at the M Chinnaswamy stadium here today. Murali Vijay (94) and KL Rahul (33) were at the crease with India at 248 for one in 45.1 overs when heavens had opened up. With rain lashing the stadium, India took early tea. However, it begun drizzling again after tea and about 59 minutes of play was lost. Brief Score: India: 248 for one in 45.1 overs (S Dhawan 107; Y Ahmadzai 1/28).
Vijay, Rahul take India to 248/1 vs Afghanistan (Tea Report)
Opener Murali Vijay (94 not out) and Lokesh Rahul (33 not out) took India to 248/1 at tea on the opening day of the one-off Test against Afghanistan at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Thursday.
Martial keen to leave Man Utd, confirms agent
Manchester United striker Anthony Martial wants to leave the club after a three-season association with the Old Trafford, his agent has claimed."After considering all possibilities and options, Anthony wants to leave Manchester United," goal.com quoted Martial's agent Philippe Lanboley, as saying.Martial, who joined United in 2015, had an impactful debut season in which he notched up 11 goals in 31 Premier League games he played under former manager Louis Van Gaal.However, Martial saw his opportunities cut short under Jose Mourinho and following the arrival of forward Alexis Sanchez.The player struggled to gain a spot in the starting XI with 12 of his 30 league appearances coming off the bench in 2017-18.And Lamboley revealed that though the club are keen to retain his client, it is time for Martial to move on.Lamboley did not reveal the reason for Martial's probable exit, but lack of opportunities was the most apparent explanation."There are many reasons, for now, it is too early to .
India women's team draw seocnd match in Spain tour
India women's team played a 1-1 draw against hosts spain in their second game of the five match series at the Consejo Superior de Deportes Hockey Stadium here.
India were 248-1 at tea against Afghanistan
India scored 248 for one before rain forced an early tea on the opening day of the one-off Test against Afghanistan at the M Chinnaswamy stadium here today. Right-handed batsman Murali Vijay was batting on 94, while Lokesh Rahul was batting at 33 at the break. Brief Score: India: 248-1 in 45.1 overs (Shikhar Dhawan 107; Ahmadzai 28/1).
Dhawan, Vijay take India to 248/1 as rain stops play
Shikhar Dhawan gave Afghanistan a rude reality check on what longest format is all about with a first session hundred as ruthless India reached 248 for 1 before heavens opened up forcing an early tea on the opening day of the one-off Test. Dhawan bludgeoned the rookie Afghan bowlers into submission with a power-packed 96-ball-107 while Murali Vijay grinded the opposition with a solid unbeaten 94 off 128 as the duo set the platform for a mammoth first innings total with a stand of 168 in only 28.4 overs. Incidentally Dhawan became the first ever Indian batsman to score a century in the first session of a Test match joining the illustrious ranks of Sir Don Bradman, Victor Trumper, Majid Khan, David Warner. The third specialist opener in the side KL Rahul (33 off 48 balls) played some attractive strokes before the stoppage of play. Afghanistan coach Phil Simmons' statement about not knowing what it's all about till you get there seemed prophetic as the talented bunch of cricketers got ...
Russian kids go crazy over Costa Rican goalkeeper Navas
Costa Rican goalkeeper Keylor Navas, who plays for Real Madrid, is a fan favourite at the FIFA World Cup, drawing hundreds of people to his team's first practice session at the Olimpiyets here.
Mexico's Grand Warlock says team will reach World Cup quarters
Mexico's Brujo Mayor (Grand Warlock) has predicted that his country's national football team will reach the quarter-finals of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
Rain stops play on day 1 of India-Afghanistan Test
Rain stopped play on the opening day of the one-off Test between India and Afghanistan at the M Chinnaswamy stadium here today. Murali Vijay (94) and KL Rahul (33) were at the crease with India at 248 for one in 45.1 overs when heavens opened up. Breif Score: India: 248 for one in 45.1 overs (S Dhawan 107; Y Ahmadzai 1/28).
Dhawan first Indian to hit ton before lunch, joins list of greats
Shikhar Dhawan today became the first Indian player to score a century in Test cricket before lunch, joining an esteemed list of former cricketers, including the legendary Don Bradman. The explosive Indian opener hammered 19 fours and 3 sixes as he reached his century in 91 balls on the opening day of the historic India-Afghanistan test match at Chinnaswamy stadium here. He became the sixth player in the world to score a century before lunch. Last year, Australia's dashing opener David Warner scored 100 not out before lunch against Pakistan. Other five players who achieved this milestone in the past are Victor Trumper (103 not out before lunch) against England in 1902, Charlie Macartney (112 not out) against England in 1926, Bradman (105 not out) against England in 1930, Majid Khan (108 not out) against New Zealand in 1976. Before Dhawan, the previous record for best score for India in the first session was held by Virender Sehwag, who had scored 99 runs in St Lucia against West ...
Croatian striker optimistic ahead of Nigeria tie
AC Milan striker Nikola Kalinic said he was optimistic about Croatia's chances at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, but stressed the importance of the team getting off to a strong start in their first Group D game against Nigeria.
Prithviraj unveils 'The Mallu Football Anthem'
With FIFA World Cup kicking off in Russia on Thursday, Malayalam star Prithviraj Sukumaran has unveiled "The Mallu Football Anthem" in an effort to capture the Malayalis' passion for football.
Japan reach Russia six days before Colombia tie
Japan's national football team arrived in this southern Russian city where they will carry out their last training sessions for the FIFA World Cup, just six days ahead of their debut match against Colombia.