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Spain get better of Sweden as Ireland labour against Gibraltar
Sergio Ramos and Alvaro Morata both scored penalties as Spain got the better of Sweden, while the Republic of Ireland and Poland continued their strong starts in qualifying for Euro 2020. Three-time European champions Spain ran out 3-0 winners in their Group F encounter with the Swedes at the Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid, recovering from the early frustration of seeing a Rodrigo Moreno effort wrongly disallowed for offside. They won a penalty just after the hour when Sebastian Larsson blocked a Marco Asensio cross with his arm, and captain Ramos converted the spot-kick. It was the Real Madrid defender's 20th goal for his country, his seventh in his last eight matches. Morata, who had come on as a second-half subtitute, won another penalty late on when he was brought down in the box by Filip Helander, and he duly netted from 12 yards too. Real Sociedad striker Mikel Oyarzabal, also on from the bench, wrapped up the win with three minutes left. The result means Luis Enrique's side have ..
Fifteen Serie A clubs oppose Champions League reforms
Fifteen Serie A clubs have come out against the European Club Association's controversial plans to reform the Champions League, which are being backed by Italian giants Juventus, according to reports in Italy on Tuesday. Juventus president Andrea Agnelli, who is also president of the ECA, last week defended plans to reform the Champions League at a UEFA congress as an attempt to save smaller clubs from "the protectionism of the big five leagues". A vote was held on Monday by the Italian Football League concerning a joint text opposing the project, Gazzetta Dello Sport reported. Juventus were alone in opposing the text, while Roma, Inter Milan, AC Milan and Fiorentina, abstained. The ECA has proposed a competition made up of 128 teams in three divisions. The top division would be made up of four groups of eight teams, with the top six in each qualifying for the following edition regardless of where they finish in their domestic leagues. But the 15 Serie A teams opposing it believe the .
Glenn Maxwell explains David Warner's slow-going in WC
Australian batsman Glenn Maxwell feels the moving ball and the bowler-friendly conditions could be the reason behind David Warner's slow going in the ongoing World Cup.
It was too late: Faf on de Villiers' WC proposal
South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis has revealed that the last minute offer made by AB de Villiers to return to the national side for the ongoing World Cup was too late to consider.
Kate Cross named Lancashire Thunder skipper
England right-arm pacer Kate Cross has been named as the new captain of Lancashire Thunder for the 2019 Kia Super League (KSL).The announcement follows the England and Wales Cricket Board's (ECB) confirmation of allocation of national players for this year's competition. The 27-year-old Cross will replace Danielle Hazell as the latter retired from cricket earlier this year. Hazell is now the Head Coach of the Yorkshire Diamonds.Cross made her Lancashire debut at the age of just 13 and went onto become the first girl to be accepted into the Lancashire Academy at 15. She won her first England cap in 2013 and has played for Lancashire in every edition of the KSL."I'm absolutely thrilled and honoured to have been offered the opportunity to captain Lancashire Thunder in the Kia Super League this summer. I've been proud to represent the Red Rose for 14 years now and I'm hugely excited to lead this fantastic group of girls," Cross said in a statement."Dani (Hazell) was a superb captain and ..
AB de Villiers' offer came in too late to change team: Faf du Plessis
Days after South Africa coach Ottis Gibson and selection panel convenor Linda Zondi put forward their views on AB de Villiers' desire to feature in the ongoing ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, skipper Faf du Plessis also opined over the issue saying his offer came in too late to consider.Du Plessis revealed that he shared a phone call with De Villiers during this edition of Indian Premier League (IPL)."It was just a conversation, a phone call the night before the team got announced. It was just a 'this is what I'm feeling' [phone call]. I said to him, 'I think it is too late but I will check in with the coach and the selectors the next morning.' When I spoke to the coach and the selectors, they all agreed that it was way, way too late to change the team on 99.99," ICC quoted Du Plessis as saying.South Africa has been on a dismal run in the premier tournament as they have lost their first three matches. However, in their fourth match against West Indies on Monday, they got one point as the
Spain thrash Sweden 3-0 in 2020 European Cup qualifier
Spain pounded Sweden 3-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium here, continuing its unerring course toward the 2020 European Cup in a match showing the leadership and efficacy of team captain Sergio Ramos, who got his team on the board first, albeit not until the 64th minute.
India remains unbeaten, thrash Uzbekistan 10-0 in FIH Men's Series Final
India defeated Uzbekistan 10-0 in their last pool A match against Uzbekistan on Monday in the ongoing FIH Men's Series Finals at Kalinga Stadium here and as a result, the team has entered the semi-finals.India outclassed opponents and registered a third consecutive win in the pool A match. The team scored perfect ten as forwarder Akashdeep Singh (11,26,53) completed his hat-trick. Skipper Mandeep Singh (30,60) and Varun Kumar (2,22) netted two goals for the team. Amit Rohidas (15), Nilakanta Sharma (27), and Gursahibjit Singh (45) scored one goal each.In the early stage of the first quarter, India got a penalty corner but Varun Kumar failed to put the ball in the goalpost. Mandeep Singh managed to get another penalty corner and this time Varun brilliantly drag-flicked the ball and scored the first goal for India in the fourth minute of the match.India kept the possession and tried to penetrate Uzbekistan's defence. In the 11th minute of the first quarter, Akashdeep converted the ...
FIH: India thrash Uzbekistan 10-0, reach semis
Favourites India stormed into the semifinals of the FIH Series Finals hockey meet as they thrashed Uzbekistan 10-0, here on Monday.
You will remain a cricketing icon for every Indian: Kiren Rijiju
The Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Kiren Rijiju on Monday heaped praise on cricketer Yuvraj Singh stating that the all-rounder will remain "a cricketing icon for every Indian."His remarks come after the left-handed batsman's decision to retire from all three formats of the game."Dear Yuvraj Singh, you may have retired from the competitive cricket game but you will remain a cricketing icon for every Indian & millions across the globe. What a batsman, bowler & fielder you have been! We are proud of you. I extend my best wishes for your future endeavours," Rijiju tweeted.[{6c72e4f7-762a-4137-8539-90fb6bdeec06:intradmin/rijiju.JPG}]The Chandigarh-born Yuvraj captured the imagination of world cricket with his gravity-defying fielding abilities and effortless power-hitting."Only if I could articulate what cricket has done for me, to me! But let me tell you this, cricket has given me everything I have. It is the reason why I sit here today," said Yuvraj, whose ...
Yuvraj deserved a better farewell: Rohit Sharma
India opener Rohit Sharma on Monday hailed Yuvraj Singh's roller-coaster career and said the stylish southpaw deserved a better send-off after 17 years of top-flight cricket. "You don't know what you got till its gone. Love you brotherman. You deserved a better send off," wrote the Indian vice-captain on Twitter. Yuvraj played 40 Tests, 304 ODIs and 58 T20Is for India. He put together 1900 runs in the longest format, and 8701 in the one-dayers, the format in which he enjoyed most success. His one-day runs tally places him 22nd in the overall list, and seventh among Indians. He is among the Indian greats who did not get a farewell game after contemporaries Virender Sehwag, Rahul Dravid, VVS Laxman and Gautam Gambhir. After he announced his retirement in Mumbai on Monday, Yuvraj revealed that he was promised a farewell game by the BCCI provided he failed the 'Yo Yo' fitness test. However, he passed it and the swansong never happened. The 37-year-old last played for India in June ...
Six Indian chess GMs qualified to play in Grand Swiss Tournament
Six Indian chess Grandmasters, including former World Champion V. Anand, has qualified for the FIDE Chess.com Grand Swiss Tournament 2019 as of June 1, 2019, FIDE the global chess body said on Monday.
Shah hails Yuraj, calls him 'cricketing icon'
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday called Yuvraj Singh a "cricketing icon" and wished him for his future endeavours after the swashbuckling batsman announced his retirement from international cricket.
Sports minister Rijiju praises Yuvraj
Sports minister Kiren Rijiju Monday lavished rich praise on Yuvraj Singh, saying the just-retired India all-rounder will forever "remain a cricketing icon". Fighting back tears, Yuvraj announced retirement from international cricket, ending a "rollercoaster" career during which he became the hero of India's 2011 World Cup triumph and fought a gritty battle with cancer. "Dear Yuvraj Singh, you may have retired from the competitive cricket game but you will remain a cricketing icon for every Indian & millions across the globe. What a batsman, bowler & fielder you have been! We are proud of you. I extend my best wishes for your future endeavours!" Rijiju tweeted. Yuvraj played 40 Tests, 304 ODIs and 58 T20Is for India. He put together 1900 runs in the longest format, and 8701 in the one-dayers, the format in which he enjoyed most success. His one-day runs tally places him 22nd in the overall list, and seventh among Indians. A useful left-arm spinner, Yuvraj picked up 111 ODI ...
Dhawan to undergo scans on his swollen thumb
India opener Shikhar Dhawan will undergo precautionary scans on Tuesday to determine the extent of injury on his swollen left thumb. Dhawan, hero of India's win over Australia in the World Cup on Sunday, played through pain after being hit on the thumb by a rising delivery from pacer Nathan Coulter-Nile. He looked in considerable pain but carried on to score 117 off 109 balls. However, Dhawan didn't take the field due to the injury and Ravindra Jadeja fielded in his place for the entire 50 overs. It has been learnt from that Dhawan will undergo precautionary tests following which physio Patrick Farhart will take a call on his participation in the next game against New Zealand at Trent Bridge on Thursday. The Indian team would be hoping that it is not a fracture and just a bit of swelling that should heal in the next couple of days. As of now, Dhawan has a taping on his thumb.
Sri Lanka batting coach backs Mendis and Mathews to come good
Sri Lanka batting coach Jon Lewis believes it is just a matter of time before Kusal Mendis and Angelo Mathews hit form at the World Cup. Experienced all-rounder Mathews has yet to open his account after ducks against both New Zealand and Afghanistan while Mendis has scarcely been more productive with a nought in the defeat by the Black Caps followed by just two runs in a tense win over the Afghans. Sri Lanka, whose last match against Pakistan was abandoned without a ball bowled, face Bangladesh in Bristol on Tuesday. "We have some experienced players in the middle with Kusal Mendis and Angelo Mathews," Lewis said on Monday. "They obviously haven't quite fired yet but Afghanistan let us get away with that. I'm confident players of that quality will definitely come to the party soon. "With Angelo you have to have faith in a guy who has done as much as he has over a long period of time and he tells me he is in a good place and good headspace." "I have no reason to doubt that the runs ...
Rain forces South Africa, Windies to split points
Incessant drizzle forced the World Cup tie between South Africa and West Indies to be called off at the Rose Bowl here on Monday after only few overs could be bowled, as both teams shared the spoils.
Indian junior men's hockey team loses to Australia 4-0
India's junior men's hockey team started off their 8-Nations U-21 Invitational campaign with a 4-0 loss to Australia in their Group B encounter here Monday. The first period was a tightly fought one with both teams matching each other toe to toe. Despite both creating a host of half chances, a few fell clear and they went into the break locked in a stalemate. The second quarter followed a pattern where India were happy to play on the counter, and pressed Australia regularly. In a somewhat ill-tempered quarter, Australia's Dylan Martin was awarded the first green card of the game, giving India a man advantage. The team though couldn't make it count, and soon had a man of their own penalised, Maninder Singh shown a green card for an illegal intervention on the goal line. From the ensuing penalty stroke, Australia took the lead, Nathan Ephraums scoring to give them the lead in the 25th minute. They took the single goal lead into half time. Despite a fight back by India in the period ...
Mohammad Shahzad blames ACB for his withdrawl from CWC'19 squad
Afghanistan wicket-keeper batsman Mohammad Shahzad on Monday blamed the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) for his withdrawal from the team's squad in the ongoing ICC Men's Cricket World Cup.Shahzad was withdrawn ahead of the team's match against New Zealand in the World Cup. Officials cited "a knee injury" as the reason behind the move. The player was replaced by Ikram Ali Khil in the squad.The right-handed batsman got injured in the match against Sri Lanka, but the player said that his injury wasn't severe and that the team doctor said he only needed 2-3 days to get back to full fitness."My injury wasn't that severe. It was not an injury that required 2-3 months of recovery time. The board is to be blamed for my withdrawal from the Afghanistan squad. I was feeling good, they did not mention anything to me before the replacement," Shahzad told ANI."I don't know why the board officials don't like me. I am a straight forward person and this attitude is not liked by many in the board," he .
Amarjit Singh mature player at young age: Indian football coach Igor Stimac
Indian football head coach Igor Stimac praised young midfielder Amarjit Singh Kiyam who made his debut against Curacao in the recently concluded King's Cup at Thailand.Stimac said that the 18-year-old midfielder is mature for his age and his playing style gives hope to the team to play aggressively.Amarjit along with Raynier Fernandes changed the pace of the match against Curacao in the King's Cup."I'm really impressed with how he looks on the pitch, and how mature he looks with respect to his age. The way he plays is something which gives us hope. He along with Raynier (Fernandes), completely changed the game against Curacao," Igor Stimac said."He is among the players we rely on. All of them have good abilities, and we will work on advancing their game as they are our future," he added.Amarjit's U-19 coach Floyd Pinto said that his selection in the national team makes staff and players proud. He is the first one from Indian U-17 World Cup Team, and the Arrows and even the U-19 squad .